Learn and enjoy savings on Rejuvination Beauty Treatments 2/10 at Aesthetic Genesis

Hello Legendary Brides, Moms and Friends (and grooms, too!)

Are you curious about beauty rejuvination treatments and don't know who to ask? This is a wonderful event for you to attend to learn everything you need to know and decide if it is what you need ... to perk up your appearance.

I met Daniela Leslie, MSN, FNP when she came to A Legendary Affair to plan her wedding several years ago. Since then, I have been sharing her information with brides, mothers-of-brides and friends who are interested in Medical Aesthetic proceedures prior to a special event and/or to maintain a youthful appearance at all times. Daniela is brilliant, beautiful, compassionate and an artist when it comes to utilizing the latest techniques to enhance your appearance.

You are invited to join Daniella and her team of professionals at Aesthetic Genesis for an evening of mingling and beauty specials!

When: This Wednesday, February 10th from 5-8pm
Where: Aesthetic Genesis - 915 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
RSVP: Cynthia@alegendaryaffair.com


Here are the details...

Event Specials

~ Botox: $10.00 per unit ($50 deposit)

~ Restylane: 3 syringes for $1,200 + 1 complimentary area with Dysport (Save $850 after $150 rebate from Medicis).

~ Juvederm: 3 syringes + 25 units of Botox for $1,575 (Save $537.50)

~ Radiesse: 2 syringes for $1,100 (Save $600)

~ Laser Photorejuvenation Face (package of 4 treatments): includes 4 Oxygen Blast treatments for $1,500 (Save $700)

~ 3 Titan Treatments (lower face and under the chin): includes 3 Oxygen Blast treatments for $2,000 (Save $1,350)

~ Laser Hair Reduction Underarms and Reg Bikini (6 treatments): $900 (Save $850)

~ Skin Care Products and Mineral Makeup will be 15% off

~ 3 Moroccan Chocolate Facials: include one Oxygen treatment, 2 eyebrow designs and one eye treatment for $250 (save $135)

~ Microcurrent Treatments (face and neck): package of 15 for $600 (save $150)

~ 3 Wellness Acupuncture: great for acne for $225 (Save $125)

~ 3 Customized Therapeutic Body Massages (90 minutes each): $300 (Save $75)


Hope to see you there!

Cheers!
Cynthia

Huge Savings at Design Visage Bridal Accessory Sale!

Hello Legendary Brides, Grooms & Friends!


Design Visage, a valued member of our A Legendary Affair Showroom, has just let us in on the details of a HUGE Bridal Accessory Sale they are having this Friday and Saturday...and you are invited!


25%-75% savings on Veils, Headpieces, Hair Combs, Feathers, Flowers, Hair Pins, Jewelry...including 2010 styles!

Designers include:

Paris by Debra Moreland
MMM Designs
Laura Jayne Designs
AA Bridal
Ellen Henderson
Ansonia
Tigerlilly
Thomas Knoell ... and More!

When: Friday, February 5th 12-5 and Saturday, February 6th 12-5
Where: Design Visage Salon
2022 Quail Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 955-1665

To see a sample of the sale items...please visit www.bridalmode.com

Bring photos of your dress and all of your friends!

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Cynthia

A Fun & Informative Evening with the Experts!

Our January Evening with the Experts event was a great success! We had such a nice group of brides (and grooms, too! Yes - groom(s) plural!) I am so sorry that I didn't think to take a quick picture to share with you here...but you can be sure I will post one next month.

We started with appetizers and delicious wines from WineShop At Home! These unique artisan wines are really delicious and can be personalized with your signature label to put in baskets for attendant gifts, out of town guests, or served at the rehearsal dinner or reception. Serving or giving your own private label wine is such an elegant touch.

Then - April of April Whitney Events shared information on the difference between a Wedding Planner and a Wedding Coordinator, Budget Guidelines, Design Ideas, and touched on how to create your Wedding Day Itinerary. It was a comfortable arena for couples to ask about pricing for this service and lots of those awkward questions about wedding budget and etiquette. April has so much to share on all of these subjects, that she also has her own Wedding Planning 101 seminar here each month. Her next seminar date will be Wednesday, February 24th. $10 per person for soooooo much good information on the real "nuts and bolts" of planning your day.

Next up was the ever-so-adorable Amelia Winslow of Eating Made Easy. I met Amelia when she came into the showroom to preserve her wedding dress after her own wedding a year ago. We became fast friends and have now teamed up to provide valuable information to brides and grooms. Amelia is a Nutritionist and Personal Chef. Her new website...eating-made-easy.com will be launching in March. In her own words, Amelia offers what just about everyone wants and needs: delicious, healthy food you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. For our seminar, she provided nutrition tips so that you can stay healthy and look your best for your big day. Amelia is scheduling "Domestic Goddess" classes to be held in our showroom starting in March. Very fun and perfect for newlyweds! If you have any nutrition questions for Amelia, you may contact her at info@eating-made-easy.com.

Then, photographer Michael Adams of Adams Studio entertained and informed us with down-to-earth straight talk about Wedding Photography. We now know what to keep in mind when selecting your photographer, what to avoid, what he thinks of "table photos with guests" (those who were here might remember his "not to be repeated" response to that question!) etc., etc. He suggested that a variety of matted engagement photos be placed on each dining table so that guests could sign the mat as the "guest book". This collection could then be framed and placed around your home after the wedding. Love that idea! Michael is a great speaker and made us laugh with references to Aunt Edna (everyone has one) and Uncle Fred! He made it really easy to ask all those burning questions regarding Wedding Photography.

As the Invitation Specialist at A Legendary Affair, I provided a short and sweet overview on etiquette and the secrets of how to select Wedding Invitations with ease.

Attendees received lots of gifts, discount certificates and their names were entered into our Honeymoon Prize drawing, which will take place in a few months. From now until our drawing date, Brides and Grooms may add your entry each day you visit our showroom!

Our next event is in the works and will take place on Thursday, February 18th at 6:30. Be sure you are following us on Twitter, on our mailing list, or our Facebook fan - so you can join in and make the planning as much fun as the party!

Cheers!
Cynthia

Wedding Planning Event - An Evening With the Experts 1/27

Please Join Us tonight - Wednesday, 1/27

An Evening With the Experts!

6:30pm - Wine and Cheese

7:00pm - Discussion Begins

Our panel of event professionals will reveal:

* priceless tips on booking various services

* what to know AFTER you've booked your vendors

* what goes on behind the scenes

* the lastest trends in each field

* answers to those hard to ask questions

* and so much more!

Sip wine as you learn and share ideas.

You won't want to miss it!

No charge, but space is limited.

Please RSVP today to:

cynthia@alegendaryaffair.com or (310) 372-5200

Wedding Planning Seminar - Tomorrow at A Legendary Affair!

Wedding Planning Seminar - Tomorrow at A Legendary Affair!

WEDDING PLANNING 101 by April Whitney Events
Wed. 1/20 - 6:30-8:30pm

Whether you are just starting your plans, or down to the final details --- this seminar will provide you with invaluable information and ideas. Are you searching for the right location? We refer to April as "The Location Whisperer"! Do you have concerns about the "B" Word? April has answers to those sticky "Budget" questions. Do you want to know who to tip and how much? Are you having sleepless nights and need help with the details of your "day of" itinerary?

Join us for this lively & entertaining experience. April is here to ease your stress and help you enjoy the process. Come once, come every month!

Cost: Only $10 per person
Kindly RSVP!

Wedding Planning Share-apy (Group sharing that helps like Therapy!)

Events in the A Legendary Affair Showroom:

"WEDDING PLANNING SHARE-APY"
Group sharing that helps like therapy!

Facilitated by: Mary Dann-McNamee
Wedding Planner, Author, MA Clinical Psychology

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Tues. 6-7:30pm
Next Date: Tues. 1/26
Next Topic: Blending Families, Traditions, Ideas, and Expectations
Location: A Legendary Showroom (directions)
RSVP: cynthia@alegendaryaffair.com
or (310) 372.5200
Cost: $25 per person - cash or check



Brides, Grooms, Family, Friends and anyone navigating the wedding planning journey are invited to join us after hours at the A Legendary Affair showroom for these confidential group discussions. You may want to come once or on a regular basis. Keep checking back for session topics.

Each session, Mary will share words of wisdom on situations that can cause roadblocks and stress. The discussion that follows can go any direction from there, depending on the challenges of the group. You can chose to share, or simply learn from the examples shared by others. Either way, you are sure to gain new insight and tools to help you keep this wonderful time just that ... wonderful!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Mary for over 13 years. We have followed similar paths...both of us working for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and then venturing into wedding planning businesses at the same time. Mary has been a member of our A Legendary Affair Showroom since we opened in 1996 ... and we now share a wall, with neighboring offices in Manhattan Beach.

As a Wedding Planner, Mary is a leader in the Industry. However, her brilliance, attention to detail and commitment to excellence extends further than the event itself. With her professional training in Clinical Psychology, she is able to offer her clients tools to soothe and navigate the emotional challenges that naturally arise during the planning stages of a wedding.

Knowing the specific challenges that face brides, grooms and families during the planning process, Mary recognized a need for "Wedding Planning Group Therapy" to reach further than her individual client base. She can address any issue - large or small. You are welcome to come once, now and then, or every time her sessions are offered....and while you're here - you can check out the showroom displays and get some planning ideas at the same time!

Should you have any specific questions for Mary about her planning services or these sessions, you are welcome to contact her directly at 310.413.2526 and view her beautiful website.

Cheers!
Cynthia

Holiday Entertaining Tips from the Wine Country!

Each month, I send out a VinNote Newsletter to all my wine-loving friends and connections. The December edition has a great article on entertaining - wine country style. I thought you might enjoy these great tips:

In Wine Country, we like to keep holiday entertaining easy, casual and fun. No standing on ceremony, but plenty of celebration. Here are just a few ideas and tips on making your holiday entertaining a joy rather than a chore.

Think Fresh:
In Wine Country, surrounded by nature’s bounty, it is easy to think fresh. But bringing freshness to the table can be as near as your favorite supermarket. Whether it's fresh fruit from the local market or a bumper crop of your own zucchinis, bring whatever is fresh to the table and enjoy. It is more important to have a delicious tomato than a three-tiered cake!

Fresh also makes for beautiful centerpieces and special touches. Here in Wine Country one might see a simple grapevine as a napkin holder. The same can be done in your home with fresh cut ivy or a sprig of lavendar. Try sunflowers on the table, clusters of grapes and loaves of homemade bread, artfully arranged. By adding candles you can turn up the wattage and the glamour.

Invent and Innovate:
Wine Country home cooks use what is in their gardens to decorate their tables. You can do the same! Create your own organic still life and your own signature style. Vegetable centerpieces can be a sensation: cabbages, turnips, asparagus. Think big! Do simple, unexpected things.

Set your entertaining budget, but don’t skimp on three important ingredients: music, wine and stemware. Download your favorite holiday tunes or hire an excellent student musician. Serve beautiful wines in beautiful stems and you’ve totally upgraded the evening to A-list.

Need some simple place cards? Use wine corks by slipping a place card (or the name of a cheese for your cheese board) into a slit in the cork. Or, write the name on the cork with flair. Need a simple, innovative dessert? Everyone craves a little sweet at the end of a meal. In Wine Country, dessert can be one freshly picked peach and a homemade cookie. Whatever you choose, keep it simple. Add the last perfect touch by filling a flute with fresh berries and pouring sparkling wine over the top!

Think Buffet:
When most of us think of Wine Country, we see mile long tables made of oak, in the middle of a vineyard; the afternoon sun glittering on crystal stems filled to the brim with red and white wines. But, most Wine Country home cooks stand by the buffet as the easiest way to entertain.

You can begin your buffet evening with a simple wine and cheese bar. Set out white wines, red wines and sparkling wines and let guests help themselves. Offer cheeses that pair well to your wine offerings and you’ve set the stage for a fabulous evening.

Celebrate at Your Own Party:
If you are in the kitchen working, you are ruining your own party. Make things ahead with just a little last minute assembly. That way you can be the guest, too.


Sparkling Holiday Punch
2 cups sparkling wine
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 cup seltzer
1/2 cup citrus vodka (optional)
Lemon twists, for garnish

Combine sparkling wine, pomegranate juice, seltzer and vodka in a large bowl or pitcher. Serve over ice with a twist of lemon.

NUTRITION
Per serving: 128 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 72 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Antioxidants.