Real Weddings: Megan & Peter

Megan & Peter are the winners of the 2010 Southern California Dream Wedding Giveaway. This couple beat out 633 other couples to have their dream wedding produced by 50 of Southern California's best wedding vendors!

I had the wonderful opportunity to design and plan their dream wedding with the help of the Dream Crew™. It was a fun journey for all involved.

Their dream wedding was held at Rancho de Las Palmas on June 27, 2010 in perfect Southland weather. They were surrounded by their family and friends in a joyous celebration that lasted late into the night. The couple shared many laughs and tears throughout the evening in a lavish wedding that was filled with the best of everything. It was truly a memorable event!

Here is a photo montage created by the awesome Alex Neumann, head photographer for the dream wedding. All photographs in this series taken by Alex Neumann Photography.

Photo Montage of Megan & Peter's Dream Wedding from Percy Sales on Vimeo.

Click here to view photos from Megan & Peter's Rehearsal Dinner taken by Gloria Plunkett Photography.

Details of the Dream Wedding:

The Locations
Rehearsal Dinner Location: Camarillo Ranch

Wedding Location: Rancho de Las Palmas

The Couture
Wedding Dress by Watters and Lili Bridals in Tarzana, California

Bridesmaids, Flower Girl, Men Ties and Pocket Squares, and Maid of Honor Dresses by Coren Moore

Grooms Calvin Klein Tuxedo by 1800MyTuxes.com

Groomsmen, Ring Bearer, Ushers, Fathers tuxedo rentals by Friar Tux

Mothers of the Bride and Mothers of the Groom dresses by Siri

The Bling (Accessories)
Veil by Toni Federici at Lili Bridals

Crystal and Silk headband by Malis Henderson at Lili Bridals

Bridal shoes by Nina Shoes

Navy Blue Eel Skin purses for the bride and her entourage by Katie Gallagher Handbags

Bridesmaids, flower girl, and mothers jewelry by Bonita J

Bridal Jewelry by Lady Bead

Groomsmen and Grooms custom cuff-links and Grooms boutonniere holder by DeAnna Cochran Jewelry

Custom garters, dress tag, and ring bearer pillow by Victoria Joanne at Hand Crafted Creations

The Beauty Team
Bridal Party Lashes and Brides Intraceuticals session by Danielle at Studio Lash

Hair and Makeup by Ja'Nice at DeVenir Beauty

The Flowers
Ceremony, Bridal, and Reception Floral by Your Image Floral Design

Cocktail Reception Floral by Fleuretica

Orchids provided by Amy's Orchids

The Food
Rehearsal Dinner Catering by Events by CP Catering

Wedding Catering and Bar Service by DJ's California Catering

Candy Buffet Bar by butter 'n eggs

Cookie favors by LuvBug Cookies

Wedding Cake by Judy's Great Cakes

Groom's Cake by TC Bakery

Vodka Bar by RND Vodka

The Designs
Wedding Design, Planning, and Coordination by Percy Sales Events

Graphic Design, Website and Thank You CD's by CNI Designs

Aisle Runner by Starry Night Design Studio

Floor Decal by Ten23 Designs

Rehearsal Dinner Invitation by Adair Design

Wedding Invitations by The Invitation Spot

Calligraphy by Calligraphy by Jennifer

Seating Tag Mobiles by Just Wenderful

The Photographers and Videographers
Photobooth by Mint Photo Lounge

Engagement and Rehearsal Dinner Photography by Gloria Plunkett Photography

Party Photographer and Wedding Candids Photographer by Marie the Photographer

Wedding Day Photography by Alex Neumann Photography

Videography and On-site Video Presentation by Skyline Videography

The Music
String Quartet by Windsong Quartet

Cocktail Hour music by David Vito

DJ and MC by The Wedding Music DJ's

The Extras
Honeymoon at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego and Acacia Mansion by Acacia Mansion

Hummer limousine by American Luxury Limousine

First Dance Choreography by Cliff Housego

Chiavari Chairs and all Linens by Sitting Pretty Chair Covers

Hotel Stays by Grand Vista Simi Valley

Ice Luge by Images in Ice

Minister Services (offered by not used by couple) by Revered Barbara Laughray

Southern California Dream Wedding Giveaway Unveiling October 18, 2009

The Southern California Dream Wedding Giveaway™ will be giving one lucky Dream Couple™ a wedding of a lifetime. There are over 40 Dream Crew™ members, Dream Sponsors™, and Dream Donors™ who have committed to making this one of the best weddings ever seen in Southern California.

The contest will officially begin on October 18, 2009 with the unveiling of the official contest Website and a Launch Party at Rancho de Las Palmas from 5pm - 8pm. The contest will run through January 31, 2010.

I am so happy to be a part of the Dream Crew™ as their official wedding planner and designer. I get to work with the lucky Dream Couple™ as well as the rest of the Dream Crew™ in creating a magical and platinum wedding for this lucky pair. The winner will be chosen on Valentine's Day and revealed on Monday, February 15, 2010. Their wedding will be filled with every thing one expects in a platinum wedding. This includes a rehearsal dinner at Camarillo Ranch for up to 50 guests, a wedding and reception at Rancho de Las Palmas for up to 100 guests, all the bridesmaids gowns, groomsmen tux, wedding dress...you name it we have it donated. This wedding is estimated to cost over $100,000.

At any rate, come to the Launch Party on October 18, 2009 at Rancho de Las Palmas from 5pm - 8pm to meet and greet with the Dream Crew™ and talk about what they are doing for the Southern California Dream Wedding Giveaway™. You must RSVP with your name and guest name(s) to attend the party. If you are unable to make the party, you can still meet the Dream Crew™ and learn what they are doing by visiting the Southern California Dream Wedding Giveaway Blog.

I am so excited about this contest. It's going to be so much funny! Spread the word to anyone you know who is looking to get married and have a compelling story. Let them know about the Southern California Dream Wedding Giveaway™.

Hope to meet you on October 18th!

-Percy

Badge designed by CNI Designs

{Contest} Wishpot and Avelle Kate Spade Handbag Giveaway

Wishpot and Avelle the New Bag Borrow Steal have teamed up to bring you a very exciting giveaway! Enter to win a Kate Spade "Knightsbridge Quinn" Croco Tote with a retail value of $425? The clean lines and elegant croc-embossed patent calfskin leather of this Kate Spade tote transitions effortlessly from daytime to evening. This classic and iconic Kate Spade Quinn bag has been give a luxe makeover and is a must have for the fashionista.

Bag details:

• short shoulder tote with open top
• center zip divider pocket, double slide pockets and zip pocket
• 14-karat light gold plated hardware
• custom woven noel jacquard lining
• light gold floating noel signature
• imported
• style # PXRU1276
• 6.6" drop length
• 9.4"h x 11.5"w x 4.5"d

Now you have the opportunity to win the Kate Spade "Knightsbridge Quinn" Tote, thanks to Wishpot and Avelle. Here's how to enter:

Tell or show Wishpot and Avelle what you want to carry in your Avelle Designer Bag! (Your fave accessories, your pets, your dreams, the kitchen sink and more...)

Tell: get 1 entry for each response here, on Avelle Facebook Fan Page, or on Twitter RT #Avelle

Show: Get 2 entries when you post a pic of what you want to carry on the Avelle Facebook Fan Page or on Twitter #Avelle

Share: Get 3 entries when you sign up at Avelle, follow Avelle on Twitter, or blog about this giveaway.

Be sure to leave a comment on the Wishpot Blog with what you did. Giveaway lasts one week. Wishpot and Avelle will draw a winner on Monday October 5th.

Good Luck.

-Percy


Photo from Wishpot and Avelle

Wacky Wednesdays: 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway

Here's your chance brides to get married in one of the most romantic cities in the world...the City by the Bay...San Francisco! A collaboration of 30 vendors is making this dream destination possible.

The contest begins on August 4, 2009 at 7:55 a.m. PST, but you can browse the site to see what vendors are going to be included in this truly once in a lifetime experience. The group is giving "one amazing couple a lavish, heartfelt San Francisco wedding, valued at over $60,000. We’re hoping to offer a rehearsal dinner, day after brunch, and honeymoon to Napa as an added bonus, so be sure to check back often for new information," according to their Website.

Additionally according to their Website site, you will "get to know the contestants, as we begin posting their Love Stories online. Stay tuned for the big announcement, when we reveal the lucky winning couple on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2010. And of course, you won’t want to miss the breath-taking wedding, set for May 14, 2010 at one of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks."

Check out the 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway Website...who knows you might just be the one lavishing in this dream wedding.

-Percy

Header from 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway and photo from Lilia Photography

Wacky Wednesdays: Casting Call for New Wedding Makeover Show

TNT is currently casting engaged couples with an August wedding who deserve a wedding makeover.

"Do you know of a couple getting married in August 2009 who really DESERVE an amazing wedding but cannot afford it in these tough economic times?

“Wedding Day”, a new prime-time series premiering June 16^th on TNT, is seeking to cast a wonderful couple for a very special online promotion to run along with/in tandem/or during the series.

If chosen, the existing wedding would get a HUGE upgrade with the help of our audience's participation. Thus, the couple must be willing to let the entire wedding party be filmed and broadcasted online, and to incorporate the choices that the audience vote on as their favorites, such as which flowers, bridal gown, etc. to use.

Teachers, volunteers, social workers, charity workers, etc. … we want to hear from you!

If you had to downgrade your wedding plans due to job loss, injury, deployment…we want to hear from you!

If you know of a couple who is so busy helping others they deserve someone to help them out…we want to hear from you – Nominate someone today!"

To nominate someone of to apply yourself, please send a brief paragraph about your situation, or another couple's situation, the current wedding budget, and a recent photo of the couple (in .jpg format), and your contact information to: bigfishcasting@mac.com

Please respond by May 8, 2009.

Couples may be asked to make a quick casting video explaining why they could use the help!

Please keep in mind that TNT shall have full discretion in choosing a couple, and reserves the right not to choose any couple at all. Finally, being chosen to participate in this promotion does not mean the couple will be featured on the Wedding Day television series itself.

Good Luck!

-Percy

Photo from Yarwood.org

Wacky Wednesdays: WE TV Ugliest Bridesmaid Dress Contest

Your BFF's Wedding is finally over and even though you smiled and gushed at how wonderful your bridesmaid gown was, deep down you knew it was the most hideous thing next to your taffeta prom dress. Well don't despair. The UGLY BRIDESMAID DRESS may just win you $5000!

You heard it right bridesmaids this is your chance to take away the humiliation by getting paid.

Visit WETV and show them why your bridesmaid dress is worthy of the prize.

Here's how it works:

1) Just click on the Register button
2) Fill out the registration form and
3) Upload a picture of you wearing your dress. (Your photo's size must be between .005 MB (50 KB) and 1 MB (1,000 KB), and must be formatted as a JPEG) Non-commercial photos only, please.

After you have done that, spread the word to your friends, family and the world and have them rate your dress against all the other timeless, ugly gowns that is on the site. You think your dress has what it takes to win, enter today at WETV!

Good Luck!

-Percy

Contest logo from WETV

Wacky Wednesdays: Groom of the Year

Brides.com is looking for the first ever Groom of the Year. Are you the perfect groom, or is your fiance the perfect groom than have them enter at Brides.com to have the opportunity to win the ultimate "wedding" prize, being named "2009 GROOM OF THE YEAR!"

So what happens if you win? Well look at these fabulous prizes that comes with the title.

• His/hers wedding bands from Tacori
• Six tuxedo rentals from Men's Wearhouse
• A 40" flat screen HDTV
• A honeymoon at Montelucia Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ from InterContinental Hotels and Resorts
• An Hammery Furniture entertainment console from Macy's

Additionally, three runner-ups will receive Macy's gift certificates and one random bloke will get a free tuxedo rental from Men's Wearhouse.

I think that is pretty cool gift list just for entering your name and filling out a questionnaire. Take the chance...who knows you may already be the Groom of the Year!

-Percy

Logo from Brides.com

Uber Amazing Blog Award

I am thrilled that Wishpot has awarded me this wonderful Award, the Uber Amazing Blog Award! I am so happy that my blog inspires, makes people happy, and considered a great read.

The Uber Amazing Blog Award is a blog award given to sites who:

~ inspires you
~ makes you smile and laugh
~ or maybe gives amazing information
~ a great read
~ has an amazing design
~ and any other reasons you can think of that makes them uber amazing!

The rules of this award are:

* Put the logo on your blog or post.
* Nominate at least 5 blogs (can be more) that for you are Uber Amazing!
* Let them know that they have received this Uber Amazing award by commenting on their blog.
* Share the love and link to this post and to the person you received your award from.

So in the tradition of Uber Amazing Blogs, I nominate the following blogs for this award:

DeAnna Cochran Jewelry - She inspires me not only with her jewelry but because she gives back to the community. She inspires me to love my work, but also share and give back to the community/communities that support me. Her blog is also a great read.

Sparkliatti presented by Sasha Souza - Sasha's blog is just so fun to read. Full of inspiration, ideas, and thoughtful little tidbits from a TRUE EXPERT. I love visiting it everyday to see what she is thinking.

WishPot Wedding Blog - Gift Girl and the wedding experts at Wishpot are all inspirations. Her blog is full of great information, wonderful guest bloggers, and provides useful information to anyone planning a wedding.

Lilia Photography - Lilia's blog is so inspiring, her photos are wonderful and it's great to see the beauty that she see's through her lenses.

Offbeat Bride - Wonderful to see things that is no so traditional. Lots of inspiration for the unconventional bride and groom, as well as great DIY project ideas.

Here Comes the Guide - Great useful information and reviews for Californians. The bloggers there all have their own perspective which is wonderful.

Coco + Kelley - Classic, romantic, and full of inspiration, plus it's a beautifully designed blog. Coco + Kelley is a great stop for brides and grooms.

Make sure to check out these blogs for inspiration, ideas and for amazing information. Congratulations to my awardees, you deserve it!

-Percy

Logo created by mommawannabe

Make Your Love Real - Enter to Win

Makelovereal.net is sponsoring a new blogger search contest. So if you are engaged and getting married soon, they would love to hear unique stories that go into the heart of a bride's expereince!

For more details please visit the Makelovereal.net blog site today.

The reward is a $3000 destination engagement session with multimedia presention by Neil Cowley. The quest is for a storyteller with heart and humor to tell the stories of wedding planning and engagement from inside their head and out through the web. Submit your journal, blog, video log, or contest entry to the comments here to be considered! Multimedia submissions will definitely score you bonus points!!

Good luck! Deadline is November 15, 2008.

-Percy

Video from MakeLoveReal.net

Super Sweet Sixteens Just Got Sweeter

MTV's My Super Sweet 16 just got sweeter! They are no longer just looking at over the top Sweet 16 parties. MTV wants to show a wider range of celebrations, showcasing just how creative these parties can be, at every budget!

Want to showcase your party and put it up against someone else's to see who comes out on top? You think you're ready for the Sweet 16 Battle? MTV is searching for teens, or planners putting on Sweet 16 parties in the next few months. You think your party has what it takes to stand out, even with only a $1000 budget?

If you are interested and you think you have what it takes to throw the perfect Sweet 16 party, please contact sweet16battle@mtvstaff.com and send them your party date and information. They are looking for people who are throwing parties between now and December 31, 2008.

-Percy

Photo from MTV

Have A Sky-High Wedding

Brides.com is giving an opportunity to 14 lucky couples to have a Sky-High Wedding on top of the Empire State Building in New York City!

So enter today at Brides.com to tell them why you are deserving of this fabulous opportunity, submissions must be made by 11:59:59 ET on October 24, 2008.

If selected as one of the 14 couples you will get:

1. Get married in an intimate ceremony amongst family and friends, styled by the experts at Brides.com.
2. Have pre-wedding consultations by Brides.com editors.
3. Be pampered with hair and makeup for the bride.
4. Enjoy a champagne toast as a newlywed couple.
5. Receive a gift bag worth over $500 and so much more.

Good Luck!

-Percy

Photo from Brides.com

Gift of Gab Can Score You Bling Bling

I was looking through some of my favorite wedding sites today and came upon this post at InStyle Weddings. Roberta Chiarella and InStyle Weddings are giving one lucky winner beautiful bridal jewelry for you and your bridesmaids.

Here's the gist. You must submit your best wedding fashion and style tip in 100 words to less to weddings@instylemag.com no later than 11:59 P.M. EST on 8/15/08. For official rules and regulations please visit InStyle Weddings.

I think this is a wonderful opportunity for those with the gift of gab! Good luck.

To view some of the fabulous jewelry by Roberta Chiarella, please visit her Website or the InStyle Weddings slide show of her collection.

-Percy

Photo from InStyle Weddings