Keynotes And Speakers

STEVE KEMBLE
America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru

Steve Kemble has been the magic behind countless corporate events, weddings and other sassy ventures for more than two decades. The event industry’s king of self-promotion, known as “America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru,” is the industry’s most visible, vocal and unique personality. Steve has been dishing out fashion disses at celebrities for more than three years as a Top Cop for Us Weekly magazine’s Fashion Police, on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards, American Music Awards and Independent Spirit Awards, and annual appearances on TV Guide Network’s “Idol Tonight.” His “What’s Hot” segment can be heard daily on CBS radio, and he has gone head to head with some of TV’s other big personalities from Melissa Rivers to Donny Deutsch. Steve’s “A Dose of Sass” blog has become an online sensation. Let’s not forget weddings! A centerpiece of WE tv’s marquee block of bridal programming, Wedding Central, Steve has appeared on TLC’s “Battle of the Wedding Planners” (he was declared the winner!) as well as ABC’s “Extreme Makeover Wedding Edition,” Style Network’s “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?” and “Married Away.” To top it all off, he has dished out delectable advice for throwing Hollywood-level bashes at home for E!’s Countdown to the Academy Awards, CBS’s The Early Show and Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine. Steve serves on the national board of NACE and has received over twenty-five industry accolades, including Event Solutions magazine Event Planner of the Year, the ISES International Volunteer of the Year award and the Meeting Professionals International Planner of the Year Award. In 2010, he was named to D Magazine’s exclusive “Dallas Dozen.” He has also been profiled by Modern Luxury Dallas and Texas Monthly magazines.

MINDY WEISS
Owner and Principal Planner/Designer
Mindy Weiss Party Consultants

Based in Beverly Hills, CA, Mindy Weiss (mindyweiss.com) is the owner and principle planner/designer of Mindy Weiss Party Consultants. The company provides professional event planning services for any type or size of wedding, party, corporate event, or bar or bat mitzvah. With a book, a product line, a stationery line, a gourmet market, and many sponsorship deals, she is among the most sought-after event planners and lifestyle experts in the United States.

Weiss began her career in party planning more than 20 years ago by creating custom invitations for social events. Her clients recognized her creativity, and at their urging, she officially opened Mindy Weiss Party Consultants in 1992. Today, she is best known for her creative and unusual ideas, her unexpected decor accents, and her absolute attention to every last detail. Her bubbly personality and calm demeanor help her clients relax as she puts together the parties of their dreams. These qualities, together with Weiss’s respect for her clients’ privacy, have made her the top choice for celebrities, as well as high-profile corporations.

Weiss also provides pro bono party planning services for charitable events such as the Carousel of Hope Ball for Childhood Diabetes and the Race to Erase MS. In addition, she has had a very close connection with the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles ever since one of her sons went through a close shave with cancer. Weiss’s philanthropic work for CHLA ranges from promoting awareness of the HOPE Campaign to fund-raising to throwing their annual Celebrate Life With Hope event, which invites all the young patients of CHLA and their families out for a day of fun, entertainment and health awareness.

In addition to having a thriving core business as an event planner, Weiss has extended her brand to include products, books, and even a supermarket. In January 2009, she and the Inviting Company announced their collaboration on the Mindy Weiss for Inviting Company (www.invitingco.com) a collection of paper products including imprintable invitations and stationery. Weiss also has an exclusive bridal product line with Two’s Company (www.twoscompany.com), one of the leaders in the worldwide giftware industry.

Having positioned herself as a much-sought-after lifestyle expert by some of the biggest brands and retailers in the country, Weiss has worked with brands such as Starbucks, Crest White Strips, Linens N Things, Fortunoff, Gallo Wines, David’s Bridal, and Hpnotiq liquor.

Mindy has been featured on a variety of television shows and networks including the Today show, Dr. Phil, E!, Entertainment Tonight, MTV, and VH1. Weiss and her events have also been featured in numerous publications: Angeleno, Brides, Elegant Bride, In Style and In Style Weddings, The Los Angeles Times, LA Confidential, Martha Stewart, Modern Bride, The New York Times, O Magazine, People, Real Simple, Town & Country, Us Weekly, and The Wall Street Journal.


CONFERENCE PROGRAM

MELINA BECKETT
Director of Catering and Conference Services, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

Melina Beckett is the Director of Catering and Conference Services at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. Over the past eight years Beckett has played an integral role in the banquet, events and meetings division of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The Las Vegas endeavor is Beckett’s third Mandarin Oriental property, since joining the Group at Mandarin Oriental, Miami in 2001. She also was part of the opening team of Mandarin Oriental, New York in 2003. Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Beckett started her hospitality career as Chief Stewardess aboard M/Y Princess Sophia, followed by time at The Ritz Hotel, London. While working for The Ritz Hotel, Beckett found her passion in banquet and restaurant sales which lead her on a career path to work for distinguished brands such as the Athens Hilton, Harrods and The Langham Hilton.



SCOTT BLOOM
Former VH1 Host and Professional Corporate M.C., Scott Bloom

Scott Bloom, a former VH1 host and professional corporate M.C., has hosted hundreds of corporate events and appeared on dozens of television programs. Scott is the returning favorite for Fortune 500 companies like FedEx, I.B.M., Pfizer, and Allstate to name a few.

He recently launched The Morning Show with Scott Bloom, a talk-show format presentation for corporate meetings and events. To find out more about Scott, please visit www.scottbloom.net

DENNIS CORNELL
Associate Senior Vice President, University Relations/USC Chief of Protocol
University of Southern California

Dennis Cornell is associate senior vice president of university relations and USC chief of protocol at the University of Southern California. He is responsible for artistic direction, quality control, budgeting, and production for more than 200 events each year, from commencement to fund-raising galas. As chief of protocol, he is integral to how the university looks and feels to the public at large, working with senior administration, deans, and development officers to ensure consistent messages and protocol standards. Arts and Culture at USC, as well as special projects like the university's 125th anniversary celebration and Visions and Voices: The USC Arts and Humanities Initiative, are included in his portfolio. He also created the USC Impression Series, which includes seminars on business communications and etiquette, dining etiquette, and dress for success geared to graduate and undergraduate students as well as young professionals.

Cornell has been a keynote speaker at national conferences including the first Academic Event Professional Conference, The Starlight Foundation, and City of Hope. He produced and directed seven of the last 11 HRC Los Angeles dinners, including those honoring Barbra Streisand and Janet Jackson.

He came to USC in 1991 as a visiting professor in directing and producing and became managing director of the USC School of Theatre the following year. He was appointed executive director of University Events in 1995. He left USC for a short time in 2001 to become executive director of BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio, but returned as chief of protocol and associate vice president, university relations.
Prior to joining the faculty at USC, Cornell was vice president of casting and talent development for Columbia Pictures Television and Sony Pictures Television. He also has been a theatrical producer and director.

MICHAEL DAVIS
President, Cloth Connection

Michael Davis is president of Cloth Connection, a nationwide specialty linen rental company that has been providing some of the top industry event rentals for over thirty years. During the period of Michael’s leadership, Cloth Connection has grown into one of the nation’s leading specialty linen companies that provides rentals nationwide and has locations in fifteen cities.

Michael’s designs were the exclusive linens used at such prestigious events such as the official Grammy Awards celebration, the Super Bowl, the grand opening of the Bellagio and Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas, and Donald Trump’s wedding. Michael’s linens have also been featured in InStyle Weddings, Bridal Guide, Grace Ormonde Weddings, Special Events Magazine, and the WE channel’s My Fair Wedding by David Tutera.

ALESANDRA DUBIN
Los Angeles Bureau Chief, BizBash Media

Alesandra Dubin is BizBash Media's Los Angeles bureau chief, and also oversees editorial coverage in the Las Vegas market. She has a background in retail, fashion, and entertainment writing, and a master's degree in journalism from New York University. Having joined the BizBash staff in 2003, she was previously an editor in BizBash's New York office.


 

STEPHANIE EDENS
National Director of Sales, Wolfgang Puck Catering

As National Director Of Sales for Wolfgang Puck Catering, Stephanie Edens leads client development across the country, including meeting and convention, studio, and corporate business. With 47 locations, WPC exclusive venues range from cultural centers to corporate dining.
Stephanie joined the company in early 2009, and holds responsibility for managing clients across seventeen markets, coaching junior sales staff, and streamlining accountability reporting.

Edens previously presided over elements, a full-service event agency, working with powerhouse companies such as Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, James Beard Foundation, Variety, and Wendy’s. Edens spent a decade with Joachim Splichal’s The Patina Group beginning as a partner in 1995 and played a vital role in the company’s six-fold growth.
 

 

ELISABETH FAMILIAN
President, BizBash Los Angeles and Founder and Chairman, BizBash Masterplanner

For over three decades Elisabeth Familian has been a community activist, and a leader in non-profit, political and civic organizations, as a trustee and as the chairperson of fund-raising events. As a founding trustee of the Los Angeles Children's Museum, Familian served as both president and chairman of the Board of Trustees. She was a founding member of the board of the Women's Political Committee. Highlights of her activities include membership on the boards of the ACLU of Southern California, the Blue Ribbon of the Los Angeles Music Center, the Founders League of the Los Angeles Music Center, Quake Safe, the Women’s Guild of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Los Angeles Regional Board of Teach for America. She is also a member of the Council of the Library Foundation and the Modern and Contemporary Art Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She served on the Democratic State Central Committee and was appointed by both Governors Brown and Deukmejian to the Governor's Task Force on Earthquake Preparedness.

Familian founded Masterplanner Media, which publishes Los Angeles Masterplanner (est. 1986), New York Masterplanner (est. 1997), and San Diego Masterplanner (est. 2002). These publications, printed monthly and updated daily online, provided details of major benefits, civic and cultural events planned for the upcoming year, and allowed subscribers to avoid scheduling conflicts. Familian established Boston Masterplanner and Philadelphia Masterplanner, in partnership with Boston Magazine and Philadelphia Magazine. As founder and publisher, Familian was responsible for all aspects of the business: subscriptions, advertising, online expansion, strategic partnerships and business development. She established strategic partnerships and co-branded initiatives for Masterplanner with partners including the New York Observer, Distinction Magazine, Special Events Magazine, bizbash, New York Social Diary, Avenue Magazine and the New York Sun.

Familian created and published a quarterly consumer magazine, Inside Events, which was distributed by The New York Times in Southern California. Familian co-founded giveadonation.com, LLC., a provider of software that enables non-profits to transact and fulfill donations with high-quality direct mail cards from their websites without incurring staffing costs. Familian’s patent application has been filed.  In 2002 Masterplanner Media and giveadonation.com were acquired by Kintera, Inc, Familian served as Vice President of Kintera’s Masterplanner division, and oversaw its market expansion and the establishment of its media partnerships.  Familian became Kintera’s Vice President of Relationship Development, forging relationships with leaders in the entertainment and corporate communities, and creating media partnerships. Familian formed EAF Associates, to consult in the areas of fundraising and publishing. Activities have included assisting the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research and CloseUp Foundation with their development efforts.  Elisabeth currently serves as President of BizBash Los Angeles and is the Founder and Chairman of BizBash Masterplanner.
 

HILLARY HARRIS
Director, Warner Bros. Studios Special Events

Hillary Harris makes dreams come true—at least for a day or an evening. As the visionary at the helm of Warner Bros. Studios Special Events—a full-service event production department specializing in entertainment industry, corporate, charity and social events—she creates and produces more than 250 events per year, both on the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank and at outside venues. Harris’s team services not only Time Warner and Warner Bros. Entertainment companies, but also an impressive list of corporate clients that range from Bank of America, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and Nestlé to Wells Fargo and Yale University. Among the non-profits making use of her expertise are Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation, the Los Angeles Ballet, and the Providence Saint Joseph Foundation.

Harris began her events career as co-owner and operator of Orange County-based catering company Cuisine/Cuisine. Concurrent to that, in the 1980s, she was co-owner and operator of Mixed Grille Productions, a special event production company servicing the building and development, medical, and entertainment industries. Through Mixed Grille Productions, Harris did work for Warner Bros. Studios, becoming its outside event producer and caterer in 1988. Five years later, she was asked by Warner Bros. management to develop an in-house special events department to meet the needs of the studio. Her success at producing Hollywood premiers, lavish cast parties, themed corporate events and product launches, and dazzling charity fundraisers for Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, HBO, DC Comics, Cartoon Network, and more led studio management to ask her to open the doors of the special events department to outside corporate business.

In 2009, Harris was inducted into BizBash Media’s Hall of Fame in recognition of her major contributions to the special event industry. A member of the distinguished BizBash Los Angeles Advisory Board, she has also led her Warner Bros. Studios Special Events team to win three BizBash Event Style Awards: Best Corporate Event Concept and Best Entertainment Program/Concept for Ellen DeGeneres’ 50th Birthday Party and Best Corporate Event Concept for The CW Network Launch Party. These milestones topped a 2006 co-production of an episode of the Bravo hit series, “Top Chef,” in which contestants had to cater a holiday party on the Warner Bros. Studio lot. Harris has also served as a guest speaker at national and regional industry conferences, including The Special Event and Best Events Expo California.

JANE JELENKO
Contributing Editor, Los Angeles Times Magazine

Jane Jelenko was the first woman partner in the consulting arm of KPMG, the international professional services firm, where she served for twenty-five years. She was the national industry director for the banking and finance group—a billion dollar revenue business—and served on the firm’s board of directors. During her term on the board, she served on the Pension Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and the Political Action Committee.

Often on the leading edge for women in her profession, Jane retired from the consulting spin-off, Bearingpoint, Inc., in 2003 and again found herself leading the charge on the process of Changing Lanes which is the title of the book she has authored on the topic. The complementary blog is at www.aguidetochanginglanes.com. She also writes on dance as Contributing Editor for the Los Angeles Times Magazine.

She serves on the SunAmerica Funds corporate board the Music Center-Los Angeles Performing Arts Center, the Gabriella Axelrad Education Foundation, and the Constitutional Rights Foundation (emeritus). She is a founding board member of the Center Dance Arts and serves as its President. She has served on various corporate and community boards including Countrywide Bank, the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Organization of Women Executives.

Ms. Jelenko graduated cum laude in Mathematics from Barnard College in 1970 and earned an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Southern California in 1977. She attended executive programs at the Harvard Business School and INSEAD International Banking School in France.

She is a writer, student, wife, mother, step-mom and step-grandmother, constantly striving to compose a life of balance and fulfillment.

CHARLES MASSEY, CMP
Founder and CEO, SYNAXIS Meetings & Events, Inc.

Charles established SYNAXIS in 1994 building upon a successful twelve-year career in the hospitality industry. A strong believer in professional association involvement, Charles is a past president of Meeting Professionals International's Southern California Chapter (MPISCC) and a past board member of the Southern California Society of Association Executives (SCSAE). He served on MPI's International board of directors in 2002/2003 and returned to the MPISCC board to serve as Vice President, Leadership Development in 2003/2004.

Charles has served as both member and chair of numerous MPI international committees, advisory councils and task forces, including the Professional Development Strategy Group, the Student/Faculty Advisory Council, and the Community of Membership committee. He is currently a member of the association’s Marketplace Advisory Council. He also served on the Site Global Young Leaders Programme Committee in 2008.

In addition to his MPI and Site Global involvement, Charles is currently a member of the Meetings Media editorial advisory board and is a past member of the Special Events magazine, The Meeting Professional magazine and the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau advisory boards.

Charles received the MPISCC President's Award in 2002 and has the honor of being the only person in MPISCC history who has received all three of the chapter's top awards, named "Planner of the Year" in 2000, "Chapter Leader of the Year" in 1999 and "Supplier of the Year" in 1995. He was the inaugural recipient of the Western Regional "Allied Association Award" from the International Special Events Society Greater Los Angeles Chapter (ISES-LA) in 1999 and was recognised as a "Rising Star" in the July 1997 issue of "The Meeting Professional" magazine.

DAVID MERRELL
Owner/Creative Director, AOO Events, Inc.

Since Dave Merrell opened AOO events in 1989, he has earned a reputation as designing some of the most innovative, cutting edge events in the business. Honored as “Producer of the Year” by Event Solutions in 2008, Merrell has also earned eight Gala Awards from Special Event Magazine; the event industry’s ”Oscars.” Merrell is the former President of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES), and has served in numerous positions of international boards of ISES. A member of both BizBash Magazine and Special Events Magazine’s Advisory Boards, Merrell is regularly featured and quoted in numerous trade and consumer publications and is a popular industry speaker both nationally and internationally. Merrell’s office is located in Hollywood, California.

JANINE MICCUCI
Executive Producer, Along Came Mary

Janine has been producing events for ACM since 1990. Most recently, Janine produced the L.A. launch of Jaguar's Xj and also worked on the launch of "Eve" for Virgin Galactic in the Mojave Desert. Other corporate clients who have put their events in Janine's careful branding care include General Motors, for which she produced the Chevy Rocks the Future event, the first-ever "green" event for Chevy to educate children about their new line of clean vehicles. Recent fundraising events include The Good News Foundation; The Colburn School; and Broad Stage Gala. MTV turns to ACM for myriad catering events, where Janine has overseen the Kid's Choice Awards for an impressive 17 consecutive years as well as 2009's Comedy Central Joan Rivers Roast, Scream Awards and Guy's Choice Awards. Other clients include events for: the CW Network, the RAND Corporation, E! and BET.

ANDREA MICHAELS
President, Extraordinary Events

Andrea is the winner of over 34 Special Event Gala Awards, the first inductee into the Special Event Industry Hall of Fame as well as a winner of two SITE Crystal Awards, and MPI Global Paragon Award, two EIBTM (international) awards, and a slew of other recognitions. She is also among the 100 largest woman-owned businesses in Los Angeles. All accolades are for impeccable and innovative meetings and events. Prominent events include the openings of Las Vegas’ Venetian Hotel, Lumiere Place in St. Louis, Town Square in Las Vegas, G.M. Place in Vancouver, B.C. and international road shows for Mercedes, Hong Kong Tourist Board and many others of distinction.

Her seminars on Creativity, The Profitability of Doing Business, and Anatomy of an Event have earned her international kudos. The summation? She sets the trends that others follow. Her autobiographical book, “Reflections of a Successful Wallflower, Lessons in Life, Lessons in Business” was published in March, 2010.
 

GINA MOM

Gina Mom is known as one of the most followed girls on Twitter. Around the web, they call Gina the Chief Editrix, one who is unafraid to speak her mind and smak her lips on juicy topics. She caught the attention of that very viral article on the Huffington Post about being one of the "hottest girls on Twitter" but she mainly channels all that hotness into driving traffic and strengthening relationships over her digital charms and social media know-how.

When she is not busy writing, tweeting, and promoting her company, SmakNews, she is socializing and networking everywhere, something she's perfected at doing while attending UCLA and early-life career at Xenii, where she manned one of the most exclusive doors of Hollywood along with partner in crime, Ana Lepe Vick. Since retiring her guest lists of A-list stars, she's loving her life as a techy entrepreneur and internet personality who simply knows how to keep it short and sweet with several tweets. Come check Gina out at the BizBash Twitter Lounge and learn from her on what exactly makes 47,000+ users on Twitter follow you.


 

Heather Shuemaker
Director of Initiatives and Events for the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation

Heather Shuemaker joined the foundation at the beginning of 2010 where she is responsible for designing, planning and producing programs, initiatives and special events for the celebration of President Reagan’s 100th birthday during the year of 2011 in the United States and internationally.

Previous to this assignment she was in the fashion business for seventeen years, most recently at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills as Director of Marketing and Special Events. She also has an extensive professional background in the radio and television industry. Over the years, she has been actively involved in the community serving on many boards. Currently she is on the BizBash Los Angeles Advisory Board, the Tower Cancer Research Foundation Board and the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission Advisory Board. She graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles and completed the Certificate Program-Managerial Policy Institute at the Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Southern California.

DAVE SMITH
President and CEO, ShowPro

David Smith graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music. A start up music career was upstaged by an engaging day job working with English company Towards 2000 in the late 80s, one of the first companies to import automated lighting. Smith developed the production department at T2K for 10 years before launching ShowPro. ShowPro is an industry leader in sound, lighting, video, projection and staging for the special events industry. Smith has focused on new and unique technologies including large format projection, low and hi resolution LED display solutions and recently, mapped video projection.

BILL STARBUCK
Executive Chef, Along Came Mary

Over 25 years ago, Bill started as ACM’s Executive Chef and since then, has become widely recognized as a master of large event gourmet catering. His skill at organizing and executing gourmet sit-down dinners for 3,000 guests to thematic buffet parties for as many as 20,000 guests, is unmatched. Starbuck's strong organizational approach to kitchen and menu management has revolutionized the field. He has planned the menus for many award nights, including Grammys and Emmys, and celebrity weddings, such as Barbra Streisand. Among Starbuck's achievements include "Best Overall Catering at an Event" at the 2007 BizBash EventStyle Awards. He is also the Corporate Executive Chef for Lucky Strike.


 

LENNY TALARICO, CSEP
Director of Events, MGM MIRAGE Events

Lenny‘s involvement in the industry has spanned 20 years including entertainment, production and event management. As the Director of Events for MGM MIRAGE Events he oversees a team that services the in-house as well as corporate events at MGM MIRAGE properties. He obtained his CSEP certification in 2005. He was named Event Planner of the Year in 2009 thru Event Solutions Magazine, and was part of the MGM MIRAGE Team to be honored with a GALA Award for Best Corporate Event thru Special Events Magazine. He has served as president of the ISES Las Vegas chapter and participated with ISES International committees. He is a founding member of IACEP, International Association of Corporate Entertainment Producers and serves on the Las Vegas BizBash Advisory Board.
 

ROBB THORNSBERRY
President/Owner, Infinity Events

Robb Thornsberry is the President and Owner of Infinity Events Inc., a full service meeting and event management firm.

Robb takes great pride in creating what can be considered one of Southern California’s most comprehensive event management companies offering such services as event design, program strategy, venue/site selection, destination management, lighting & design, entertainment, audio-visual and multimedia services. His innovative approach to event design and vast resources allow him to deliver custom and creative results under budget every time!

Infinity Events is truly a reflective combination of Robb’s diverse yet focused career in the hospitality industry including twenty years as a professional DJ/emcee, fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and nine years in destination management and production of large scale special events both domestically and internationally.

Robb has been a member of MPI since 1999 and MPIOC’s Shining Star of the Year for 2006-07. He has served on the MPIOC’s board of directors in 2005-06 and will assume board responsibilities again for the 2010-2011 year. He was also a finalist at last year’s BizBash Awards for Best Overall Event Décor budget of $50,000 or less.

ANA LEPE VICK
Owner/Principal Planner, Ana Vick Events

 
Ana Vick is a free-spirited Los Angeles native, having grown up in the Bay Area, whose love for socializing and celebrating life has led her to a dynamic career in event planning and social media marketing.

After graduating from UCLA in 2005, she worked briefly at E! Entertainment television where she learned that her true passion was not only for covering events, but also for planning them. It was not long after her time at E! that Vick landed a position as the Office Manager for Xenii, a private membership community that produced exclusive events for its influential, tastemaker community, including celebrity guests and other VIPs. These highly publicized events were held at different locations throughout Los Angeles where Vick helped to manage event planning in areas including theme development, staff and talent management, and vendor relations.

Most recently, Vick has enjoyed coordinating uniquely themed weddings with Bella Destinee, an event planning company based in Los Angeles. “My favorite moment of a wedding is watching the groom as his bride comes down the aisle. I feel so fortunate to be a part of making their special day a dream come true,” says Vick. As a part of her event planning business, Vick regularly utilizes social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook to communicate with peers, actively network, and attract new clients. She also blogs about trends for “eco-friendly” events and shares these tips with soon-to-be brides on the Bella Destinee website; www.Belladestinee.com/blogs.

Vick currently lives with her husband and two dogs near Castaic Lake outside of Los Angeles where she can be found working on her first organic garden at home. She also continues fervently Tweeting, Facebooking, blogging, volunteering for causes she is passionate about, and planning her next big event.