Pictured above: Top Southern California Wedding Planners: Michael Willms and Tobey Dodge
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TOBEY DODGE, Wedding Connection
Tobey Dodge is one of Southern California’s leading and most respected wedding professionals for over twenty
years in leadership roles for ABC, ISES, and other special event groups. She has personally coordinated eight hundred weddings and is often called upon to mentor for the up and coming talent in special events. She has been the keynote speaker for several wedding Shows and Professional Associations, a Platinum wedding show participant, and achieved a Certified Special Event Professional designation in 2000.
Her weddings have been featured in People, Inside Weddings, and the Los Angeles Times newspaper. Watch for her book "The Other Side of the Aisle" - it will be published in 2015. www.TobeyDodge.com
Tobey Dodge is one of Southern California’s leading and most respected wedding professionals for over twenty
years in leadership roles for ABC, ISES, and other special event groups. She has personally coordinated eight hundred weddings and is often called upon to mentor for the up and coming talent in special events. She has been the keynote speaker for several wedding Shows and Professional Associations, a Platinum wedding show participant, and achieved a Certified Special Event Professional designation in 2000.
Her weddings have been featured in People, Inside Weddings, and the Los Angeles Times newspaper. Watch for her book "The Other Side of the Aisle" - it will be published in 2015. www.TobeyDodge.com
STACY NELSON, TRASH LASSIES - offers ideas for DIY brides or brides wishing to add something personal to their wedding. She is an Art Director, Decorator and Budget Design Specialist for television, film, and special events and became known on-set as the decorating TRASH LASSIE for her ability to deliver exceptional style using low cost materials, which looked to others to be boxes of trash.
Stacy and her design team have pioneered inventive ways to decorate using inexpensive materials, customizing cookie cutter decor, repurposing key items, and developing practical solutions to large decorating challenges. With extensive in-depth experience in television, film and live-to-tape special events, Stacy holds 92 hours of prime time program credit, has contributed to two Olympic opening ceremonies, and designed and dressed countless awards shows, special events and network specials. She appears nation wide on morning shows and radio programs speaking, demonstrating, and revealing inside tips & tricks that always deliver A-LIST STYLE ON LOW BUDGET DOLLARS. www.TrashLassies.com
She's recently been seen on NBC "Today Show" and KTLA Morning News.
Stacy and her design team have pioneered inventive ways to decorate using inexpensive materials, customizing cookie cutter decor, repurposing key items, and developing practical solutions to large decorating challenges. With extensive in-depth experience in television, film and live-to-tape special events, Stacy holds 92 hours of prime time program credit, has contributed to two Olympic opening ceremonies, and designed and dressed countless awards shows, special events and network specials. She appears nation wide on morning shows and radio programs speaking, demonstrating, and revealing inside tips & tricks that always deliver A-LIST STYLE ON LOW BUDGET DOLLARS. www.TrashLassies.com
She's recently been seen on NBC "Today Show" and KTLA Morning News.
PETER DILLS, The King of Cuisine
Peter Dills is your Southern California food critic, helping find the best in dining experiences, extraordinary food and wine, and new culinary experiences. Visit often and review the different foods, wines, and locations that Peter visits and reviews.
You can watch Peter Dills TV Review Show eWebcast on Charter channel 188 Saturday and Sunday at 7pm. Daily reviews are on the OC Channel and HLN.
Listen & Call In on Sundays at noon with "Dining with Dills" on AM 830
www.peterdills.com
Peter Dills is your Southern California food critic, helping find the best in dining experiences, extraordinary food and wine, and new culinary experiences. Visit often and review the different foods, wines, and locations that Peter visits and reviews.
You can watch Peter Dills TV Review Show eWebcast on Charter channel 188 Saturday and Sunday at 7pm. Daily reviews are on the OC Channel and HLN.
Listen & Call In on Sundays at noon with "Dining with Dills" on AM 830
www.peterdills.com
GERRY ROTHSCHILD, Gerry Rothschild Band
1993 Emmy Award for best Sound (Music Editor) in a Mini Series.
Winner of "The Knot" magazines Best of Wedding 3 years in a row (2011-2012-2013)
This Emmy Award winning musician has been performing his whole life in venues and festivals all over the world. An accomplished musician proficient in a wide variety of styles, Gerry has appeared at major festivals and events from
The Rose Bowl on New Years Day and The Playboy Jazz Festival to the “Fete Americaine” in Geneva, Switzerland.
Gerry has composed, edited, performed, and recorded music for many hit television series including Friends, Drew Carey, Dream On and The George Lopez Show. www.grbands.com
1993 Emmy Award for best Sound (Music Editor) in a Mini Series.
Winner of "The Knot" magazines Best of Wedding 3 years in a row (2011-2012-2013)
This Emmy Award winning musician has been performing his whole life in venues and festivals all over the world. An accomplished musician proficient in a wide variety of styles, Gerry has appeared at major festivals and events from
The Rose Bowl on New Years Day and The Playboy Jazz Festival to the “Fete Americaine” in Geneva, Switzerland.
Gerry has composed, edited, performed, and recorded music for many hit television series including Friends, Drew Carey, Dream On and The George Lopez Show. www.grbands.com
NICOLA BORLAND, Nicola Borland Photography
Nicola Borland Photography specializes in outdoor, natural light Weddings that show the true personality of the bride and groom, from the nerves to the laughter. Custom wedding Photography is an investment in beautiful artistry that will be treasured for generations to come, and we take your investment in our artistic skills very seriously.
We know that after the music dies down, the cake has been eaten and the honeymoon has been enjoyed, your memories, and your wedding photography are the only tangible items you will have left. This is why we make sure to get to know each and every one of our clients to ensure that you are getting the wedding photography YOU want and not just a run of the mill snapshot.
Award winning photographer Nicola has been shooting for over 15 years and been running her Wedding and Portrait business with love for over 7 years. She didn't always know she was going to be a photographer, but doesn't know what else she would be doing right now. Nicola loves all things vintage and shabby chic and can often be found searching flea markets for the perfect box or bowl to put a newborn baby in. It's an addiction. She has no problem lying in the dirt to get the perfect shot for you either.
"One of my favorite moments on the wedding day is knowing when I got the shot, and showing it to my clients. Seeing their reaction, which is usually one of awe and wow at seeing themselves, and being able to say that, this is you, this is what you look like, and I just know how to capture it. That's my favorite moment, and that's what I am a photographer." www.NicolaBolandPhotography.com
Nicola Borland Photography specializes in outdoor, natural light Weddings that show the true personality of the bride and groom, from the nerves to the laughter. Custom wedding Photography is an investment in beautiful artistry that will be treasured for generations to come, and we take your investment in our artistic skills very seriously.
We know that after the music dies down, the cake has been eaten and the honeymoon has been enjoyed, your memories, and your wedding photography are the only tangible items you will have left. This is why we make sure to get to know each and every one of our clients to ensure that you are getting the wedding photography YOU want and not just a run of the mill snapshot.
Award winning photographer Nicola has been shooting for over 15 years and been running her Wedding and Portrait business with love for over 7 years. She didn't always know she was going to be a photographer, but doesn't know what else she would be doing right now. Nicola loves all things vintage and shabby chic and can often be found searching flea markets for the perfect box or bowl to put a newborn baby in. It's an addiction. She has no problem lying in the dirt to get the perfect shot for you either.
"One of my favorite moments on the wedding day is knowing when I got the shot, and showing it to my clients. Seeing their reaction, which is usually one of awe and wow at seeing themselves, and being able to say that, this is you, this is what you look like, and I just know how to capture it. That's my favorite moment, and that's what I am a photographer." www.NicolaBolandPhotography.com
Adrian Zaw is an Actor, TV Host and Executive Producer of ZAW STUDIOS with specialty in DRONE VIDEOGRAPHY. The Studio was created because he couldn’t afford to rent one in the San Gabriel Valley. There was large pool of Studios on the Westside but when it came to the 626 there was very few if any at all. When he found a Photo Studio that also doubled as a Film Studio they were charging way too much and it inspired him to be more innovative in creating a Studio that produced quality content for an affordable rate. After establishing a Corporation 2012 as Zaw Inc. The Studio was constructed in a brand new commercial complex and open its doors in 2013. It now specializes in Film Production, Photography, and Marketing with sub divisions in Voice Overs, and and Drone Videography.
He started in this industry at the age of 12 when at a Career Day an Actor among other professionals came to speak about their jobs. The Actor said you get “free food” in the entertainment industry. He was sold since then, and studied.
In 2007 he worked on a project that received an Emmy for Outstanding Broadband Drama called “Satacracy 88” and in 2008 launched a Action/Drama Web Series that was picked up by SyFy Channel and Netflix as “The Resistance Series” in between projects, he spent a great deal Producing and TV Hosting Entertainment Reports.
He started in this industry at the age of 12 when at a Career Day an Actor among other professionals came to speak about their jobs. The Actor said you get “free food” in the entertainment industry. He was sold since then, and studied.
In 2007 he worked on a project that received an Emmy for Outstanding Broadband Drama called “Satacracy 88” and in 2008 launched a Action/Drama Web Series that was picked up by SyFy Channel and Netflix as “The Resistance Series” in between projects, he spent a great deal Producing and TV Hosting Entertainment Reports.
Michael David Gallego, Cheveux Hair & Makeup
Michael David Gallego opened Cheveux Hair and Makeup Salon in San Marino in January 2012 after years as a professional hair and makeup stylist. Dedicated to all things beautiful, Michael is committed to family and community involvement as he strives to make the world more beautiful one face at a time.
Michael developed his eye for fashion, beauty and makeup during his early career in the music business, and his transition from music to beauty was natural. As a graduate of the International Academy of Cosmetology, Michael trained with the industry’s top professionals. He honed his craft through additional training with leaders such Toni & Guy, L’Oreal Professionnel, and Oribe.
He has produced hundreds of professional photo shoots and multiple fashion shows, and has been seen in publications such as Salon City, Ladies Home Journal, American Salon, Modern Salon, and Stylist Magazine.
He is credited for hair and makeup on both film and television productions and is a red carpet specialist for the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and Billboard Music Awards. Current with new styles and techniques, Michael gives his clients a contemporary, fashionable look that suits their lifestyle. Personal service every time makes the Cheveux Hair and Makeup experience unique.
Michael David Gallego opened Cheveux Hair and Makeup Salon in San Marino in January 2012 after years as a professional hair and makeup stylist. Dedicated to all things beautiful, Michael is committed to family and community involvement as he strives to make the world more beautiful one face at a time.
Michael developed his eye for fashion, beauty and makeup during his early career in the music business, and his transition from music to beauty was natural. As a graduate of the International Academy of Cosmetology, Michael trained with the industry’s top professionals. He honed his craft through additional training with leaders such Toni & Guy, L’Oreal Professionnel, and Oribe.
He has produced hundreds of professional photo shoots and multiple fashion shows, and has been seen in publications such as Salon City, Ladies Home Journal, American Salon, Modern Salon, and Stylist Magazine.
He is credited for hair and makeup on both film and television productions and is a red carpet specialist for the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and Billboard Music Awards. Current with new styles and techniques, Michael gives his clients a contemporary, fashionable look that suits their lifestyle. Personal service every time makes the Cheveux Hair and Makeup experience unique.
Gianna Provenzano, Gianna and Company
Gianna Provenzano is a popular wedding-and event-planner and estate-rental expert in Southern California. Based in Glendale, California, Gianna is the President, Principal Planner, and Designer at Gianna and Company. The company provides professional coordinating and aesthetic services for all types of events including weddings, corporate, and special events, with access to over 4,000 private estates, mansions and venues in the greater Los Angeles area including Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, Malibu, Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, Ventura, and Orange County.
Gianna's creative flair, attention to detail, and calm demeanor help her clarify each client's vision and bring it to fruition. Gianna has established numerous high-profile connections through her years of experience, helping to make every aspect of her clients’ events exceed their expectations. She has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Grace Ormonde, Style Me Pretty, Here Comes the Guide, The Vibe News, Wedding Style Magazine, and Your Wedding Day. Her corporate clients include Toyota, BMW, Yahoo!, VW Corporation of America, HSN, TV Food Network, and DIRECTV, and numerous clients in the private sector
Gianna Provenzano is a popular wedding-and event-planner and estate-rental expert in Southern California. Based in Glendale, California, Gianna is the President, Principal Planner, and Designer at Gianna and Company. The company provides professional coordinating and aesthetic services for all types of events including weddings, corporate, and special events, with access to over 4,000 private estates, mansions and venues in the greater Los Angeles area including Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, Malibu, Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, Ventura, and Orange County.
Gianna's creative flair, attention to detail, and calm demeanor help her clarify each client's vision and bring it to fruition. Gianna has established numerous high-profile connections through her years of experience, helping to make every aspect of her clients’ events exceed their expectations. She has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Grace Ormonde, Style Me Pretty, Here Comes the Guide, The Vibe News, Wedding Style Magazine, and Your Wedding Day. Her corporate clients include Toyota, BMW, Yahoo!, VW Corporation of America, HSN, TV Food Network, and DIRECTV, and numerous clients in the private sector
JULES HIRST
Jules Hirst is a sought-after etiquette expert, co-author of The Power of Civility and founder of Etiquette Consulting, Inc.
Dedicated to empowering individuals and groups with confidence and essential social grace, she conducts lectures, workshops, seminars and webinars for business professionals, college students, the youth and brides to be.
She works with large corporations such as Northrop Grumman, County of Los Angeles Libraries and Union Bank and numerous schools, colleges and universities including UCLA, USC, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis and Mount St. Mary’s College.
Regarded as a foremost authority in business, dining & social etiquette, Jules has been interviewed by and quoted in a variety of media outlets including NBC Nightly News, ABC World News, KNX 1070, Yahoo!, Bravo T.V’s Toned Up, the San Diego Tribune, The Smart Show, and Marketplace PR.
http://www.facebook.com/EtiquetteConsultingInc https://twitter.com/Etiquette411 www.linkedin.com/in/juleshirst
As seen on ABC World News & NBC Nightly News
Contributing author The Power of Civility
Jules Hirst is a sought-after etiquette expert, co-author of The Power of Civility and founder of Etiquette Consulting, Inc.
Dedicated to empowering individuals and groups with confidence and essential social grace, she conducts lectures, workshops, seminars and webinars for business professionals, college students, the youth and brides to be.
She works with large corporations such as Northrop Grumman, County of Los Angeles Libraries and Union Bank and numerous schools, colleges and universities including UCLA, USC, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis and Mount St. Mary’s College.
Regarded as a foremost authority in business, dining & social etiquette, Jules has been interviewed by and quoted in a variety of media outlets including NBC Nightly News, ABC World News, KNX 1070, Yahoo!, Bravo T.V’s Toned Up, the San Diego Tribune, The Smart Show, and Marketplace PR.
http://www.facebook.com/EtiquetteConsultingInc https://twitter.com/Etiquette411 www.linkedin.com/in/juleshirst
As seen on ABC World News & NBC Nightly News
Contributing author The Power of Civility