Sterling Engagements Inc. Intern Alert!

Sterling Engagements is looking for new interns to join our team for the rest of the 2013 year!  We are a boutique event design and production firm that specializes in weddings, corporate and social events.   

Photo courtesy of Callaway Gable Photography

Think you have what it takes? Here’s what we are looking for:

If you are fun, friendly, curious, well mannered, responsible and enthusiastic, we want to meet you!  We love passion, excitement, attention to detail, those who ask questions and have a keen sense of humor and strong intuition!

We currently are seeking production interns and an office and events intern.  If you have a strong interest in weddings and events; design, details, planning, production and are seriously considering a career in the industry, this may just be the internship for you!

If you meet the below criteria, please send your resume and cover letter to ana@sterlingengagements.com.

(Only inquiries with both cover letters and resumes will be considered, please no phone calls)

Production intern duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Being on-site on event days (often weekends and sometimes weekday evenings)

·         Assistance with setup and break down in all areas of event

·         Setup of wedding and event day details

·         Assistance with vendors, site reps, brides & grooms, bridal party and their families

·         Assistance with timeline management and execution

·         Completion of event summaries for each event worked

·         Completion of Intern project (assigned after completion of 8 events)

Minimum requirements:

·         College credit preferred but not required

·         Strong interest in events, both corporate and social

·         Strong communication skills both oral and written

·         Organized, dependable, punctual and committed

·         Friendly, honest, ability to multi-task, work well with others and has a desire to learn

·         Ability to smile and be pleasant at all times while maintaining a professional appearance

·         Willingness to go the extra mile

·         Ability to problem solve at a moment’s notice

·         Reliable transportation and ability to commit 8-12 hours on event days

·         Can offer a commitment to 10 events (could range between 3-8 months pending availability)

Office and event Intern duties/requirements include, but are not limited to:

·         Researching new venues, vendors, design trends etc.

·         Data entry and management

·         Weekly organizational projects

·         Inventory maintenance

·         Completion of Intern project (chosen at beginning of internship)

·         Completion of event summaries for each event

·         Assistance on most event days (see Production intern duties above)

·         Correspondence with Sterling team, vendors and clients

·         Assistance with social media, blogging and website updates

Minimum requirements:

·         A minimum commitment to 2 days (or 16 hours) a week through December 2013

·         Strong interest in events, both corporate and social

·         Reliable transportation

·         Strong communication skills both oral and written

·         Organized, dependable, punctual and committed

·         Extreme attention to detail

·         Friendly, honest, patient, ability to multi-task, work well with others and has a desire to learn

·         Ability to work under pressure, deadlines and prioritize projects

·         Ability to problem solve at a moment’s notice

·         Ability to smile and be pleasant at all times while maintaining a professional appearance

·         Self-starter, independent and motivated

·         Willingness to go the extra mile

·         Commitment to total client satisfaction
·         Must be comfortable with dogs (we have a dog that comes to our office)

Still interested?  Great!  We’d love to hear from you!  Please make sure to include your favorite restaurant, movie and clothing designer when you contact us... =)

Sterling Buzz: Happy 8th to Sterling Engagements!!!

8 years ago today I made the decision to launch my company, the Sterling Engagements journey has been nothing short of extraordinary and today I feel incredibly humbled by it all.  We are so blessed to have 8 years of incredible events, memories and experiences with both our clients, colleagues and supporters.

Photo courtesy of Vinography

As some of you may know or were able to read last year, there's a very special story that goes alongside it all.  If you haven't had the opportunity, be sure to check out last year's post.  

2013 will be a very special year as we unveil our new brand.  Get ready for an exciting new look and new website very soon!  We've been working ferociously with Jennifer Ebert of Prim and Pixie and CANNOT WAIT to share it!!!  In the meantime, here's a sneak peek!

  

Sterling Engagements Wishes: Welcome Baby Dax!

I'm so ecstatic to share with you the newest member of the Sterling Engagements family.  Some may not have known Star was pregnant but her little bundle has finally arrived and I along with the entire Sterling team couldn't be happier for her and her husband Trever. 

Daxton Tyler Hansen was born Monday, April 16th at 8:03pm. 

 

Mommy and family are adjusting wonderfully.  Of course Star will be taking some time off while she welcomes her little one into the world.  Look back soon for her posts but in the meantime check out this beyond precious shot of her and Baby Dax. 

So amazing.  Wishing you lots of love, health and happiness as you embark together with the expansion of your family.  We'll miss you in the meantime but of course continue to send us precious photos like these...

So sweet and tiny...

Sterling Buzz: Sterling Engagements Turns 7!

Today is such a special day here at the office for myself and our entire Sterling family.  So excuse the very personal post but I do hope you understand it and maybe enjoy the background history a little.

I'm ecstatic to share that today marks the official 7th anniversary for Sterling Engagements.  I couldn't be more proud and elated with how far we have come as a company.  I'm so grateful for our incredible dream team of vendors and resources, amazing production team, and of course our supportive and loyal clients.  As we continue to grow, I look forward to sharing many more anniversaries with you! 

This photo was taken on the closing night from a series of corporate events from last month

For those of you who don't know our story, I felt compelled to share it today on such a special day.  I founded Sterling Engagements in my townhouse bedroom in college on April 18th, 2005.  It was the 3-year anniversary after I lost my father.  Thus, today is a bittersweet day for me, 10 years since my father passed away and 7 years for Sterling Engagements.

I made the decision in March of that year to start my business and I remember driving around and doodling in class for weeks with what I was going to name my company.  My Dad's nickname was Sterling and everyone called him that, including himself, so early on I knew this would be part of the name.  I remember being a broken record for weeks on end, Sterling Weddings, Sterling Events,  Sterling Occasions, Sterling Fairytales, well no, not really that one...  The process really was exhausting though, but being the perfectionist that I was, I just kept going.

Finally on this day 7 years ago, April 18, 2005, I remember driving on my way to CSUN and it just came to me.  Sterling Engagements!  Aha, magic in the air, choir sings.  It was a special moment and I loved it instantly.  What I love about it most is its uniqueness.  I'd like to say my planning and design style is versatile. We do weddings, corporate events, social affairs and beyond.  Plus, every client is different thus no two events we produce are ever the same.  However, each event we work on is consistently special, personalized and handcrafted with an abundance of love.  Most importantly though, we always engage our clients, guests and even our production team.  That magnetic energy is what I continuously try to transcend with each and every event we work on from start to finish.  And with that... Sterling Engagements was born.     

This was from our very first wedding at The Hollywood Roosevelt on March 25th, 2006.  It was an Indian Wedding and Bride Firdose and Groom Amir were also our first out of state clients!

As I celebrate Sterling Engagements today a.k.a. the second love of my life (my husband comes first of course), I also am still mourning that 10 years ago today I unexpectedly said goodbye to my father.  However it truly is bittersweet as I've reached for the stars to live on his legacy. Honoring his name in my company, I really feel I've been blessed with nothing short of extraordinary opportunities.  So cheers to my father and cheers to an infinite number of more successful years of business to come!

Sterling Engagements Wishes: Happy Valentine's Day!

Photo courtesy of Pinterest 

Happy Valentine's Day!  Hope you have a wonderful day however you choose to celebrate.  So whether your staying home and cooking for you and your special one, dining out, drinking cocktails with the girls or even spending the day or night with the newest addition to your family, the entire Sterling team wishes you the best! 

 Photo courtesy of Funny Pictures

Typically I always combine our wish messages with a fabulous image.  Well this year, thanks to the ever so amazing Pinterest, I just cannot decide.  So, here are a few of my favorites I've come across today!

 Photo courtesy of Pinterest

 Photo courtesy of Flights of Fancy

 Photo courtesy of Pinterest

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

Also our newest fashion blogger Jocelyn recently did a red themed photo shoot on love and how Valentine's Day isn't just about love in relationships but also loving everyone around you.  I just love this!  Check it out on Darling Magazine!

Have a very happy day!

Star's Favorite Things: Holiday Cocktail "Eggnog-Arita"

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are enjoying precious time with family and friends.  Well, it's Black Friday and after all that shopping I bet you could use a cocktail!  I know I sure could, but that is something I’ll have to skip until the bun is out of the oven.  As I’ve mentioned, I subscribe to a number of food magazines and although they all have listed recipes for holiday cocktails, one in particular caught my eye.  Food Network Magazine’s “Eggnog-Arita” created by Elizabeth Falkner.  Out of the entire bunch, this is the one I really wish I could try!  I love homemade Egg Nog (not the stuff from a carton), the real thing!  This looks like an amazing recipe for a twist on the old classic, and oh so pretty.  Please try this holiday cocktail and let me know how it is so I can live vicariously through you J

Photo courtesy of Food Network

EGGNOG-ARITAS

MAKES: 8 drinks

FOR THE CREAM ANGLAISE

2 cups half-and-half

½ whole nutmeg, crushed with a heavy pan

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out

6 large egg yolks

½ cup sugar

FOR THE COCKTAILS

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

2 ounces brandy

2 ounces rum

2 ounces burbon

1.     Make the crème anglaise: Combine the half-and-half, crushed nutmeg, and vanilla pod and seeds in a medium saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium heat.  Remove the heat and let steep 5 minutes.

2.     Wisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl.  Slowly whisk in the warm half-and-half mixture, then pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the crème anglaise just begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.  Strain and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.

3.     Make the cocktails: Combine the sugar and grated nutmeg on a plate.  Dip the rims of 8 cocktails in water, then the sugar mixture.  Combine half each the crème anglaise, brandy, rum and bourbon in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake well and strain into 4 glasses.  Repeat to make 4 more cocktails.

  

      Happy Holidays,

                Star

Sterling Buzz: Hello from Star, Sterling's Newest Team Member!

Hello All!  My name is Star Hansen and I am very excited to join Sterling Engagements as the newest member of the team.  I’ll be assisting both in the office and onsite for events.  I look forward to working with you and sharing my inspiration the blog.  As the newest contributor to the Sterling blog, I thought I'd share a little bit about myself with each of you.  I look forward to many more posts to come, but for now, here's a little about me!  

I’m a born and raised southern California girl and currently live in Thousand Oaks with my husband, Trevor.  We are expecting our first child in May and couldn't be more excited!  I have a background in wedding coordinating and design, project management and have led various corporate events.  I love baking, cooking, and crafting.  I am addicted to cooking shows and subscribe to more food magazines than I care to admit to.  Experimenting with new recipes is one of my favorite things to do!

I've always enjoyed social events, entertaining and weddings in particular.  Growing up, I collected bridal magazines and wedding inspirations in anticipation for my future wedding.  My husband and I married in July 2008 at Rancho Chiquita in Malibu.  I planned everything myself and loved every minute of it!  That is when my passion for weddings really blossomed.  Since then I have assisted in planning and coordinating weddings for family, friends and friends-of-friends.  

My favorite aspect of a wedding is the details.  I believe weddings where unique details are incorporated make for the most memorable events. An avid crafter, I enjoy seeking out and trying DIY décor projects, many of which I have shared with brides I’ve worked with.  I cannot wait to share with you my wedding inspirations, DIY projects, and recipes.

Today, I thought it would be fun to share with you a few photos from my wedding day :)

Photos courtesy of Mi Belle Photography

I love all things wedding and am super excited to be joining Alex and the Sterling Engagements team.  Feel free to email me (star@sterlingengagements.com) should you be interested in contacting me.  I'm very excited for my first official post, which will be coming soon.   Be sure to keep an eye out for it and comment to let me know what you think and what you’d like to see in the future!  

Star