Sneak Video Peek: Roaring Twenties Soiree!

2012 was filled with incredible opportunities for Sterling corporate event wise and we are excited to start featuring some of them on the blog!

Exactly 8 months ago today we had the privilege of producing an extraordinary Roaring Twenties event for over 2000 guests!  With Instagram's big announcement today about video being added to one of our favorite app's, I felt it was fitting to give you a quick video teaser.  Because who doesn't love a good video right!?!?

Over the next several months we will begin to start featuring more amazing photos and details from not only this highly conceptualized corporate event but several others, we were so excited to be a part of.

In the meantime, here's a preview from the incredible Threaded Films of what I would say was one of my most favorite event's to produce in our company history!  Check out their blog post as well, where you can learn a bit more about their role in this epic event!

Sterling's 2012 Year-End Review

 

From our family to yours, we wish you a warm, joyful and extra special holiday as the season continues.   

Thank you for inviting us into your lives, special moments and celebrations.  Looking back on 2012, we continue to be humbled by our experiences with our loyal clients, vendors, friends and family.  It’s been an incredible year and our success could not be possible without you.  We are so grateful for all of your endless support, kindness and encouragement.   

Here are some of our favorite moments from the year!

Sarah and Matthew's Southern Wedding in Dallas, Texas!

Photo courtesy of Jessica D'Onofrio Photography

Kate and Rob's Epic Wedding at Cicada 

Photo courtesy of Von Swank Photography  

Corporate Opening Night Party for 4500 at The JW Marriott LA Live & Nokia Plaza   

Corporate After-Party for a Charity Concert featuring Diana Ross

Corporate Summit Multi-Room, Multi-Theme Closing Gala for 4500 guests

 Photos courtesy of Evoke Photography

Emily and Saul's Enchanted Wedding at The Millennium Biltmore Downtown 

 Photo courtesy of Next Exit Photography  

Mirella and Scott's Multi-Ethnic Wedding at Vibiana

 Photo courtesy of Ryan Phillips Photography

BJ and Judie's Glamorous Old Hollywood Inspired Wedding at Majestic Halls

Photo courtesy of Callaway Gable Photography 

 Alexa and Evan's Rustic yet Elegant Wedding at The Bel-Air Bay Club

Photo courtesy of Ryan Phillips Photography

Jen and Marc's Modern Chic Wedding at The Bel-Air Bay Club

 Photo courtesy of Joy Marie Photography 

Jill and Jordan's Natural yet Modern Inspired Wedding at a Private Residence

Photo courtesy of Callaway Gable Photography 

Michelle and David's Rock Concert meets Carnival Inspired Wedding 

Video courtesy of Jennifer Ruiz

Amanda and Hal's High-Fashion Lavish yet Romantic Wedding at a Private Residence

Photo courtesy of Callaway Gable Photography 

 The 1st Annual Huddle Conference in Denver, CO

 Photo courtesy of Matthew Photography  

Myesha and Craig's Modern yet Whimsical Wedding at Cafe Pinot Downtown

Photo courtesy of Adrienne Gunde Photography  

Ani and Patrick's Gorgeous and Glamorous Wedding at the Natural History Museum

Photo courtesy of Kris Khan Photography  

 

Sammy's Music & Lyric Inspired Bar Mitzvah

Photo courtesy of Amber Event Production

 

Corporate Opening Party for 9000 Guests on a Rooftop in Long Beach Roaring Twenties Soiree for 2300 Guests at 

Jesse James' former West Coast Choppers Warehouse 

Photos courtesy of Callaway Gable Photography 

Daniel and Kolette's Rustic Elegant Fall Inspired Wedding 

Photo courtesy of Michael Segal Photography  

Jessica and David's Elegantly Enchanted Vibiana Wedding

Photo courtesy of Docuvitae Photography

New Hollywood Glamour Opening Dinner for 550 Guests in a Parking Structure!

Old Hollywood Glamour Opening Dinner for 950 Guests in a Parking Structure!

A Holiday Journey through Space, Land, Sea and Fantasy Party for 1500 Guests 

Photos courtesy of Photography Christopher Todd Studios

 

We look forward to all that 2013 has to offer.  We cannot wait to design, create and produce extraordinary events for you and yours! 

Warmest Wishes,

Alexandra & The Sterling Engagements Team

Sterling Buzz: Featured on Bizbash, Jet Fete and Style Me Pretty!

 We're on the front page of Bizbash and I couldn't be more thrilled!  Bizbash is one of my all time favorite weekly reads and the opportunity to have one of our events covered is so special. 

It's been quite some time since I've updated the blog with some recent press and this post happens to include some of my all time favorite buzz to date!  Having a degree in Journalism where my emphasis was in Public Relations makes any feature or spot we receive extra exciting for me. It makes me feel as though I'm putting that education to good use!

First, I'd love to share an article we were able to be a part of written by Mitra Sorrells.  I was so excited to share my opinions on Pinterest and how I've been able to use my boards in my day to day activities.  This article focused on what event pros are using this mega site for and Mitra even featured one of my boards!  So neat and such a good surprise!      

Next, I was so honored to have the opportunity to share some of the details about a massive series of corporate events we recently produced.  This project is something I'd worked on for months and months and the design truly came together to perfection.  While this article covers the final closing event, there were two additional events that week which I'll be sharing hopefully soon!

Be sure to read the beautifully detailed article written by the always amazing Alice Dubin!

Next, I was so thrilled to have our very first destination wedding featured on The Bridal Bar's Jet Fete blog.  Have you been there and seen how amazing this blog is, it's dedicated to all things destination and a favorite read of mine, especially when I'm looking to escape!  Check out Brandie and Ede's featured Parker Palm Spring's Wedding!

Last but not least, I was ecstatic when dear friend Holly Steen of Cakes and Kisses Photography had her wedding featured on another favorite blog, Style Me Pretty!  We helped Holly last year with her Dodger Stadium 4th of July Wedding and couldn't be more thrilled for her and the wonderful detailed post they did on such a special day.  Check out this Baseball Love Story!  

As you can see it's been very busy around the office and we've had so many fun and exciting projects we were honored to be a part of.  I love sharing them with you and hope to update you with more fun things in the next few weeks.  So stay tuned! 

First Post of 2012: Happy New Year!

Hi Friends!

Happy New Year!  Hope each of you had an amazing holiday and extra special New Year's celebration.

Photo Courtesy of Daily Cool Pictures

As we say goodbye to 2011 and welcome in 2012, we just wanted to take tonight's post and dedicate it to all of our amazing 2011 events.  A heartfelt congratulations to all of our 2011 newlyweds and a big warm congratulations to all the newly engaged couples who are just beginning the planning process.  Whether you just said yes, have waited a while or are partially through the process, we cannot wait to meet you and look forward to learning more about your vision! 

Looking back on 2011, here are some of our favorite moments, designs, photos and overall events from this past year. We look forward to creating new ones with YOU and YOURS in 2012!

How amazing is this composite bouquet by Shawna Yamamoto Event Design?

 Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Taylor Photography

I absolutely adore this candy station not only because Stephanie and Darren reinvented it by making it their own using Gummi's only... yes, that's right, we had gummi worms, gummi lobsters, gummi clownfish, it was truly AMAZING!  Plus, how fun are these extremely tall initials! 

 Photo courtesy of Ryan Phillips Photography

There's nothing like a holiday weekend wedding at the lovely Bacara Resort and Spa!  This beach view speaks for itself.

 Photo courtesy of Chris Schmitt Photography

Casey and Cricket's romantic summer garden wedding was flawless, one of my favorite moments was their sparkler sendoff!  What a perfect way to end the night...

 Photo courtesy of Christine Farah Photography

This holiday party was a true holiday dream, nothing says dream better to me than various sizes of oversized textured glitter balls over a white seamless dance floor. 

 Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Taylor Photography

A photo shoot at Dodger Stadium the day before your Dodger Wedding is what Holly and Jeff were blessed with.  Having Fantasy Frostings put together fun phrases on their yummy sweets was just the icing on the cookie if you ask me!

Photo courtesy of Becca Rillo Photography

The tablescape for our Alexander McQueen inspired photo shoot!  Love this texture heavy look.  So funny to dream up with Shawna Yamamoto Event Design!

 Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Taylor Photography

An extra special dessert buffet by Fantasy Frostings using clever words and sayings for my very own engagement party.  

Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Taylor Photography

In our world of ongoing chaos, nothing stops two people in love, even in Las Vegas!

 Photo courtesy of Callaway Gable Photography

Our first sporting event hospitality suite at the LA Galaxy game!

 Photo courtesy of Sterling Engagements

In love with this moment... such a special photo!

Photo courtesy of Next Exit Photography

One of our favorite designs all year!  Amazing couple, full of life, love and creative genius!  This end of the evening toast and kiss was one of my favorites!

Photo courtesy of EPLove Photography

Our first event at the Gene Autry Museum, such a neat space!

 Photo courtesy of Sterling Engagements

The most colorful wedding we've ever done, for one of the sweetest of couples with a fun, fabulous and ultra vibrant design! 

Photo courtesy of Picotte Weddings

Adore this candy sweet moment from Sarah and Matt's engagement shoot.  Looking forward to their Dallas Winter Wedding this weekend to kick off our 2012 year!

Photo courtesy of Vis Photography

And of course... since it's Sunday, I could not leave you without not one but two 2011 shoe shot favorites.  The first is from photographer Holly Steen's, of Cakes and Kisses Photography, wedding at Dodger Stadium.  The second photo is from Brandie and Ede's Parker Palm Springs wedding.  Both weddings very unique in style and creativity plus extra special to our team!

Photo courtesy of Adrienne Gunde Photography

Photo courtesy of EPLove Photography

Hope you enjoyed taking a journey back through our year!  2012 is going to be another extraordinary one and we cannot wait to share it with each of you!

Once again, a very Happy New Year to you, your family and friends!