Once a year, Intertwined Events likes to host events in which the wedding industry’s finest can get together outside of work and have a good time!  We had an amazing time at our last event with lots of fun things to do: food from 24 Carrots, wine from OneHope Wine, energy drinks from HER, spray tanning from Beautifully Bronzed, hand massages from You Aesthetics, custom perfume bar from Ka-Mil-Yin, and gorgeous photos from DPark Photography!  Thank you to all the sponosrs and vendors who attended and made this year’s event the best yet! We cannot wait for our next Wedding Industry’s Girls’ Night Out!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

Photo Credit from left to right: Bridesmaids, bird cages, cake, wooden table, bouquets, coffee beans and rings, succulent and burlap, boutonnieres, latte, paper goods, florals, tablescape, wrapping, love mugs, thank-yous, champagne table, couple mugs.

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

Congrats Megan and Sean! We adore you!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

If you feel like the typical bridal shower is not your cup of tea, consider throwing a couple’s shower.  If you go this route avoid the games and tiny sandwhiches and focus on activites that family members and friends of both sexes will enjoy!   Typically held in the later afternoon or evening, consider hosting a fun back-yard BBQ or a hip cocktail party! This is a fun spin on the traditional and allows your hubby-to-be to partake in the fun – what guy doesn’t love opening presents!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

Thanks to Ali and Anthony for allowing us to make all your dreams come true at your beautiful Mammoth wedding…believe us, this wedding will be one for the books! Thank you, as well, to Braedon Flynn for these gorgeous engagement photos!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

ONEHOPE Wine donates 50% of its profits to charities benefiting a variety of causes.  They aim to “turn ‘giving back’ into a lifestyle of hope and change; thus enabling wine lovers to enjoy the product and be a part of ONEHOPE’s vision with little effort by the consumer.”  ONEHOPE has become the socially conscious wine for hundreds of premier events like American Red Cross Gala and Sundance Film Festival.  Their top sellers include Pinot Noir, Sauvignon, and California Zinfandel.  If you are considering having a philanthropic registry or a donation wedding favor, ONEHOPE Wine would be the perfect addition to your bridal shower or wedding!

Great Wine + Giving Back = Fabulous!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

Photo Credits from Right to Left: Sweetheart table, archway, mason jars, keys and centerpiece, candies, flower crown, bride and groom, bouquet, table, bird cages, table setting, bouquet, wood stumps, mason jar flowers, dessert buffet, and tables and florals.

Will you be having a Garden Party for your wedding?

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The Ladies of Interwined Events

Here are some basic ‘tips’ on tips!

Hairstylist/Make-up Artist: Tipping of the Hairstylist and Make-up Artist is expected and should be given at the end of your service.  Typical tipping ranges 15-20% like in a normal hair solon.

Photographer/Videographer: It is not expected to tip your photographer or videographer, but if they do an exceptional job or don’t own the studio you can consider tipping $50-200 per vendor.  This tip can be given at the end of the reception.

Wedding Ceremony Officiant: If your officiant is affiliated with a place of worship, it is always nice to give a donation to the organization; amounts rage from $100-$350. You may consider an optional tip of $50-100 for a nondenominational officiant.  The Best Man can deliver the tip at the end of the rehearsal dinner on your behalf.

Wedding Reception Band or DJ: Tipping the musicians at your reception is completely optional; however, if you are really happy with the job they did and how closely they followed your playlist then consider $20-25 per musician, and for DJs $50-$150; this is given at the end of the reception.

Catering/Venue Coordinators: as is customary there is a standard 15-20% tip on the food and beverage fee; however, it is also very nice to tip the Catering Captain and Venue Coordinator for all of their assistance and execution of your perfect day as they do not receive part of the amount on your original catering bill. Amounts range from $100-$300 each, depending on their involvement and the amount of your final bill.

Wedding Transportation: Depending on your contract is it expected to tip the transportation as you would any limo or towncar driver.

Wedding Planners: Hopefully, your wedding planner has been your closest confidant and biggest fan through your wedding planning process. They have helped you plan every detail and offered the best advice from vendor selection to linen colors. They are usually the first ones to arrive and the last ones to leave and make it their sole purpose to produce your dream. If this is the case we think a tip is a nice gesture to say thank you! Take into consideration how many assistants/coordinators will be on site when tipping. If they are worthy, tips should start at $100 per person with more given to your lead planner.

Keep in mind a tip doesn’t have to be a monetary amount – a tip can be a gift certificate to a nice restaurant, a meaningful gift or a pedicure…if you really got to know your vendors and you have the perfect little something to thank them, go with your gut – a personal gift is always a nice gesture!

From all of us in the wedding industry, thank you for your business and your gratiuty! We are all very honored to be a part of someones Wedding Day (tip or no tip!).

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The Ladies of Interwined Events 

How will you display your cake?!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

Congrats you two! We are so honored to be a part of your special day! Thanks to Martin Franco Vielma Photography for the images!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events