Largest Winter Bridal Faire on the Central Coast Coming Soon

Did you know the majority of soon-to-be-brides spend an average of 9-12 months planning their weddings?

If you’re planning on a San Luis Obispo wedding in 2012, don’t dare miss the 17^th Annual Central Coast Wedding & Special Events Faire.  Instead of spending the better part of a year stressing out, you can plan most, if not all of your wedding in a single day.

The Best San Luis Obispo Wedding Vendors

All vendors are prequalified and upstanding members of the Central Coast Wedding Professionals, San Luis Obispo County’s largest and most respected wedding organization for nearly 20 years.

All members are local, have been in business for more than two years, are referred by other CCWP members and endorsed by satisfied couples who have used them for their own San Luis Obispo weddings.

No matter what kind of wedding services you need, you’ll find the very best providers January 29^th, 2012 at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo.

Many of our 140+ wedding professionals will be showcasing their services and every booth you visit will have local vendors familiar with your San Luis Obispo wedding venue and reception sites.

Once inside, you’ll find products and services from:

• Wedding apparel and accessories
• Wedding bakeries
• Wedding caterers
• Wedding coordinators and consultants
• Wedding disc jockeys
• Wedding floral designers
• Wedding hairstylists
• Wedding invitations and favors
• Wedding lighting and décor
• Wedding music and entertainment
• Wedding photographers
• Wedding rentals
• Wedding travel and transportation
• Wedding videographers
• Wedding venues

If you’d like to do some homework before attending, you can check out our member directory and prepare questions about your big day.

And if you pre-register on our website, you’ll get to experience the entire day as a V.I.B. (Very Important Bride). You’ll get to bypass registration and be escorted directly to the VIB Lounge for complimentary beverages and snacks while you get helpful tips from our wedding faire concierge, and receive a VIB bag of goodies.

Plan Your Wedding With The Central Coast Wedding Professionals

The 17^th Annual Central Coast Wedding & Special Events Faire is Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo.

Come join us and plan your special day in just one day, all in one location.

Save time.

Save gas.

Save stress.

DATE: Sunday, January 29th, 2012
LOCATION: Embassy Suites
ADDRESS: 333 Madonna Rd.
CITY: San Luis Obispo
TIME: Noon to 4:00pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The only wedding fair on the Central Coast with 100% qualified San Luis Obispo wedding vendors

http://www.ccwp.com/ – Sunday, January 15, 2012 – The Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo hosts the 17^th Annual Central Coast Wedding & Special Events Faire, open to all, but specifically designed for brides-to-be looking to plan the bulk of their weddings in a single day under one roof.

More than 1/3 of brides spend between 9 and 12 months planning their wedding, typically spending their time researching vendors, finding available providers and coordinating event logistics and transportation.  All Central Coast Wedding & Special Events Faire vendors are Central Coast Wedding Professionals members.

The organization, which was founded in 1992, requires members to have been in business for more than two years, get referred by a current CCWP member and be endorsed by a minimum of four couples who have used their services for their own San Luis Obispo weddings.

Attendees can visit booths showcasing wedding photographers, DJ’s, caterers, event lighting, coordinators, rental agencies, florists and bakeries and over 100 qualified local wedding professionals in one location, and plan their wedding in a single day without having to drive all over the county or make a bunch of phone calls.

“All vendors are San Luis Obispo area wedding professionals familiar with local wedding venues and reception sites, and have experience working together to create the very best wedding experience possible,” said CCWP President Mike Foley.  “This event makes the entire wedding experience easy, from planning to clean up.”

Entrance at the door is $10 per person or $15 per bridal couple.  Brides can preregister as Very Important Brides and enjoy an hour of complimentary beverages and snacks while getting helpful tips from the wedding faire concierge, and receive a VIB bag of goodies from CCWP members.

Contact:

Dennis Swanson
dennis@studio101west.com
San Luis Obispo Wedding Venues
1241 Johnson St., # 152
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Ph: (805) 460-6300

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Special Announcement: Got You Cover'd Inc is moving!!

Starting August 1st they will be at 211 Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo. It's only a stone's throw away from their old location on Sacramento Dr.....but it's still quite an undertaking! Check out these stats: The old building was 8,000 sq ft of warehouse and a 1,600 sq ft of office and showroom. The new building is 12,000 sq ft of warehouse and 3,600 sq ft of office and showroom! Yowza!

Owner Tom Friedman explained, "We hope to showcase more items in the new space and include a design area allowing our brides to setup their exact table setting from table and linens to silverware and place settings!"  Isn't that brilliant!? I think brides are going to love that feature...no more using your imagination! Here is their beautiful new building: 

Here's a sneak peek at the inside of the new warehouse as they were loading in all their new equipment!

They've got space for DAYS now! I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see what new and fun stuff they fill it with! Congratulations GYC peeps, this is a fabulous upgrade!!

Well, kind of...it's the newest member of the Kramer Entertainment family!

Introducing Nicole Ashley Kramer, born a few weeks ago to the proud parents and owners of Kramer Entertainment: Melissa & Beau! Isn't she a beauty? And a big thank you to Mark Nakamura for this fantastic photo he snapped of her at our recent CCWP luncheon at the San Luis Obispo Country Club!

UPDATE:: Mark Nakamura and the Kramer family did a formal photoshoot recently with little Nicole so I thought I'd add those photos as well!

Anson and Karin's beautiful spring nuptials boasted the talents of 5 CCWP members! Lucky them right?! You can tell from the photos that this was a fabulous, fun-filled day at The Gardens at Peacock Farms in Arroyo Grande, with gorgeous florals provided by Flowers to You By Jessica, music by Entertainment Now, and photography by Studio 101 West! What a great group! Love this wedding for the bright and unique color combination...those roses are SO fun! Enjoy!

Congratulations Karin & Anson! We at the CCWP wish you all the best!!

On Wednesday a whole bunch of us Central Coast Wedding Professionals drove up to the home and tasting room of Gary & Cathy from Phil's Catering for a "showcase"- an opportunity for a handfull of members to show-off their business and discuss their philosophy on their work. This month's showcase featured the food of Phil's Catering, the flowers of D&D Floral Design, the MC talents of Gy Ryder, the comfy convenience of Wine Country Charters, and the photography talents of Mark Nakamura...shown below!

Our lovely check in ladies Melissa Fitzpatrick & Penny Beavers!

We love to mingle!

Some yummy buffet items! We were treated to a traditional Santa Maria style BBQ!

Lovely ladies getting excited for a great meal!

Gy Ryder having a chat with the crowd....

One of our fearless leaders...Mike Foley with Cypress Ridge Golf Course

The floral artist herself: Debbie Deis!

Our fantastic host...Gary Vierra

Cathy from Wine Country Charters

Mark Nakamura...I guess this is technically the only photo he didn't take on this entry!

Thanks for welcoming us into your home!

Not sure why Chris Bailey is on the floor....

Mark read Mike's mind! Looks like he sold a lot of raffle tickets!

Ellen and Bob's beautiful nuptials were set in North County at the chic Paso Robles Inn! Check out some photos and hear what they had to say about their CCWP vendors!

"The staff at Paso Robles Inn were warm and inviting from beginning to end.  They were so accommodating and attentive to all the details we requested.  Our guests enjoyed staying there and attending the dinner the night before and the wedding.  The ballroom and the garden were the perfect setting.  The food was beautiful to behold and even better to eat!"

Tami of Fleur: "Tami takes creativity to a whole new level.  She takes her extensive knowledge of flowers and foliage and applies her fabulous design sense to create gorgeous layers of color, shape, form and texture.  The result was stunning."

Rhonda Johnson Bridal Hair & Make-up.com:    "Rhonda is an amazing artist.  Her makeup and hair creations for me and my daughter were beautiful and just exactly what we wanted for the big day.  She is also calm, pleasant and totally organized, creating the perfect beginning to an exciting day."

Amy Wellenkamp Photographers:
    "Amy is a talented artist and has an amazing ability to catch people at their best.  Her photos of the details are outstanding.  She caught the emotion and joy of the event with grace and ease.  Her experience and ability combine to create wonderful images that we will always treasure."

Congratulations you two! And on behalf of the Central Coast Wedding Professionals...thank you for your business and we wish you all the best!

 Our members love to get together, chat, network, and show off what our  businesses have to offer! Once a month we have an event called a "showcase" where a hand-full of members host, feed, decorate, and entertain us! They're always such a blast! Checkout photos and video of this month's showcase featuring the work of Mike Larson Photography Inc., Kramer Entertainment & Event Lighting, Panacea Event Floral Design, The Photobooth Experience, and Pacific Harvest Catering....and located at the Monarch Club at Trilogy Central Coast!

Photobooth Experience CCWP Showcase from CCWP on Vimeo.

panacea event floral design CCWP Showcase from CCWP on Vimeo.

Pacific Harvest Events CCWP Showcase from CCWP on Vimeo.

Monarch Club CCWP Showcase from CCWP on Vimeo.

Mike Larson, Inc. CCWP Showcase from CCWP on Vimeo.

Kramer Entertainment, Inc. CCWP Showcase from CCWP on Vimeo.

Our members had some BEAUTIFUL booths this year! Take a look at their work!  

In the Non Decorative Category:  

• 3rd Place Studio 101 West Photography  

• 2nd Place Down the Aisle  

• 1st Place with Kim & Co. Full Service Salon & Day Spa   

In the Decorative Category:  

• 3rd Place  Elegant Details  

• 2nd Place Jenny McNiece Flowers  

• 1st Place, Flowers to You by Jessica  

 One of the aspects of the Central Coast Wedding Professionals Wedding & Special Events Faire that sets us apart from other Bridal Faires is our VIB Room. It’s the perfect place to sit down with your friends, discuss the vendors you’ve met, form a game-plan of who you want to book, who you want to call later, and to just chill out and take a deep breath. It’s also a great way to see your vendors work in action….photographs, up-lighting, floral decor, dance floors, event furniture, and music! 

 CCWP  V.I.B. Lounge Sponsors:

Mama's Meatball Catering

Elegant Details- Floral & Event Design

Photography by Marcia & Michael

AMS Entertainment

Got You Covered Rentals

The Officer's Club

The following photos are courtesy of Sullivan Studios      

This year we expanded and created the Bridal Sweet next door with even more vendors' work on display! In the Bridal Sweet there was plenty of room to eat food samples, meet up with group members that may have gotten lost, and look through your VIB gift bag!      

The VIB Bridal Sweet Sponsors

  CCWP V.I.B. Bridal Sweet Sponsors:

Flowers to You By Jessica

Escape Entertainment

Bella Castle Photography

Taylor Rental

Down the Aisle

Cassie's Custom Cakes 

 The following photos are courtesy of Sullivan Studios