Gem Finds-Wedding Venues in So. California- Cal Aero

Cal Aero Aviation Country Club

I recently had a wedding at this venue and I can't wait to have another one! This airplane hangar is fantastic for couples looking to party without many restrictions. One of the nice things is that you can bring in your own caterer (we highly recommend a professional caterer that provides full service), you can also bring in your own bar service (which is a huge savings), and you can party till the wee hours of the night (you have to buy the additional hours). The hangar doors dramatically open up, revealing polished floors, sky high ceilings, and the infinite possibilities of your decor! The venue really lends itself to a travel theme or a 1930's era soiree! 

Here is the 411:

• Capacity: 180 (sit down dinner)
• Catering: Not provided. You can provide caterer and alcohol
• Average Cost: Just for venue- average is $3K
• Tables, Chairs & Basic Linen: Not provided. You have to bring in.
• Silverware, Plates, etc: You have to bring in.
• Enough Restrooms: Provided but we recommend you rent two extra portable restrooms
• Wheelchair Accessible: yes
• Brides Dressing Room: yes
• Accommodations: No
• Clean Up: Provided- You have to hire a staff to set up and clean up.
• Note: You have to provide insurance

For more information, please contact:

Susan Whittlesey

Cal Aero Events Manager

949-533-9013

http://calaeroevents.com

We highly, highly, highly recommend a wedding planner for this venue! There is so much logistics to this venue that you need the guidance of someone who is experienced and knows how this venue works! 

Give us call for more information! (888) 489-9671.

Cheers,

Jenny and Sara

Gem Finds-Wedding Venues in So. California

Finding a venue for my clients is one of my favorite tasks in wedding planning! Without the help of a professional, this task could seem daunting and intimidating. I really enjoy the adventure of finding the perfect place, with the right ambiance, at the right budget. We are so lucky to live in Southern California where the potential for amazing venues are everywhere!  For the next few days I'm going to share with you my favorite spots!

Tibbies Center Stage Fontana

I'm so lucky to have found this gem and I'm even luckier to be representing the venue as their Special Events Manager.  I would have never taken on this responsibility if I didn't truly love how this venue looks and what they have to offer! Tibbies Center Stage is a historical theater that underwent a 6.5 million dollar renovation. The theater now has art-deco trimmings, amazing velvet curtains, a good size stage, a fabulous red carpet, a marquee to display the names of the bride and groom, a grand black piano, and a state of the art lighting and audio system! In addition to how much character this venue has, the food is delish and the prizes are super reasonable! I can't stop gushing about how much I love this place!

Thank you http://www.christina-sanchez.com/ for the awesome pictures! Love her!

Here is the 411:

• Capacity: 185 (max for sit down dinner)
• Catering Provided (no outside food or alcohol)
• Average Cost per person: $39.95 
• Food/Beverage Minimum is 5K on a Saturday 
• Tables, Chairs & Basic Linen: Provided
• Silverware, Plates, etc: Provided
• Enough Restrooms: Provided
• Wheelchair Accessible: yes
• Brides Dressing Room: yes
• Accommodations: No, but close enough
• Clean Up: Provided (Thank God)

This is a great place to check out!

If you're interested in getting more information, check out their website at www.centerstagefontana.com or call (949) 836-6360 to make an appointment to come see the space.

Cheers!

Jenny & Sara

The Great Wedding Planner vs. The Average Wedding Planner

There is a big difference between a great wedding planner and an average wedding planner. The great wedding planner will do the things the average wedding planner just wont!

I don't like to toot my own horn but here goes, TOOT-TOOT!

By this definition, Sara and I are Great Wedding Planners. We have done things for our clients and for their families to save the wedding day that the average wedding planner just wouldn't do! 

Sara and I feel the tremendous responsibility to make the day as wonderful as possible for our couples regardless of what it takes.

Here is a list of just SOME of the things we have done that perhaps the average wedding planner wouldn't have:

• Climbed a tree to bring a scared ring bearer down
• Took a maid of honor to purchase a breast pump
• Put plenty of tipsy guests in taxis
• Hemmed countless dresses and sewn plenty of buttons
• Driven a mother of the groom around in a parking lot because she forgot where she parked
• We are the first to arrive and the last ones to leave on the wedding day
• Helped bridesmaids clean up baby diaper explosion
• Fired and escorted a drunk bartender (double my size too!) off the premises
• Taken a sick guest to the emergency room
• Tamed hords of ADHD and tipsy groomsmen
• Escorted wedding crashers off the dancefloor

Most of the time - our client's don't even know about all the craziness that goes on behind the scenes. For them, the day just seems to magically go perfectly smooth and we wouldn't have it any other way!

As much logistical planning as we do, some things happen that are just beyond our control! But, we are always there to jump in and fix it, without hesitation.

So the question is, do you want an average wedding planner OR do you want a great wedding planner?

Cheers!
Jenny & Sara