Changes

In the past weeks we have experience many exciting changes in the company. We have a new studio in Old Town Pasadena (107 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #112) and our new blog site http://skyboxeventproductions.com/blog/

(Please note: we will not longer be updating this blog...visit our new blog)

CCC = Ceremony's Cuisine in Casablanca

Ceremony Magazine hosted a wonderful event at Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa with a fun theme...Cuisine in Casablanca. We are excited to join the magazine in 2010. Thanks for a amazing party!

Something Old and Something New

We are proud to introduce our new additions to the Skybox Staff Profile. These wonderful coordinators have been working with us for the past year but they are new to our website.

Rachel Anderson (Publicity Coordinator): Transplanted from the Bay Area, Rachel is no stranger to the different cultures and customs of the diverse LA region. After working with Skybox Event Productions for over two years, she uses her creative thinking to help make every event unique. Specializing in Public Relations, Rachel utilizes her Communication degree to endorse and publicize clients’ events to magazines and other vendors. Through these avenues, clients can enjoy their special moments again and again.

Ashley Simmons (Event Coordinator): Originally from the San Bernardino County, Ashley has brought her intimacy of the valley into the Los Angeles culture. Ashley is a Business major from Cal Poly, and uses her understanding of the professional environment to optimize interactions with vendors and provide clients with the most current trends. She has worked in the events industry for over two years, allowing her detail-oriented mindset to see every nuance and curtail any potential problem. Every guest’s enjoyment is Ashley’s motivation to produce the perfect event for every client.
Macy Ho (Event Coordinator): Truly a job of passion, Macy works with Skybox Event Productions while working full-time as an accountant. Macy joined the Skybox team over a year ago, in order to allow her creativity to be fully released. She hopes to one day be a full time event coordinator. Macy truly looks forward to every event, feeling rewarded when she gets to see the event through from beginning to end. Her organization and task-oriented skill set help allow her to maintain focus and order in any situation, while her ease of conversation puts every guest to rest.

Eye Candy

We had a wonderful time showcasing at the S Fine Dining Bridal Event along with some great vendors. The evening was full of some sweet eye candy for any bride and groom to enjoy. The beautiful photos of the event are from Gavin Photography.

Hottest New Event Company Makes the List

LOS ANGELES, CA, August 4, 2009 – Skybox Event Productions has been named the Inland Empire's best business in 2009, for wedding planners, in the myfoxla’s HOTLIST.

Nominated by the myfoxla’s HOTLIST at the end of May, Skybox Event Productions was voted to number one by local residents on July 28, 2009.

Ngoc Nguyen, Creative Director and Principal Consultant of Skybox Event Productions said, “It’s wonderful to know that our company not only takes pride and enjoyment in planning events, but other people love seeing our company’s products.”

Nominations for the hotlist are made by the Fox 11 news team based on a company’s merit, or local residents who nominate their favorite business owners and business listings. All nominees are researched and verified for accuracy. Winners are determined by the percentage of votes cast for each business in that particular category.

The myfoxla’s HOTLIST is a yearly promotional contest and city guide that Fox 11 of LA, and CityVoter endorse to profile local businesses and allow consumers a chance to vote for their favorite local businesses.

Press Release by: Rachel A. Anderson

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Picture is worth a thousand words. I truly appreciated the meaning of this statement when I visited The Annenberg Space for Photography. The current exhibition are Pictures of the Year International (POYi), the oldest and most prestigious photojournalism competition of the world. This exhibit will be here until November 1, 2009. Admission is free and could be enjoyed in about 1-2 hours. Go and capture the moment. Photos by Julius Shulman.

E-zine...Utterly Engaged

Check out this great E-Zine...Utterly Engaged. We will be attending the launch party event.

Safety at Your Party

Ever think that you wouldn’t know what to do if there was an emergency at your event? I didn’t either until I attended the BizBash Expo and Awards in Downtown LA. Things to consider when planning an event and walking the site:
- have a first aid kit on hand
- know where the emergency exits and extinguishers are
- never block a door or doorway
- train your employees in first aid and CPR
- abide by fire codes
- inquire into the certifications of the venue staff
- learn the security and evacuation plan of the venue
- communicate emergency protocol clearly with all vendors
- create a security plan for all events
You never know when an emergency will happen, whether it is a natural disaster (earthquake) or an unforeseen emergency (a heart attack). Either way, be prepared for the unexpected.

Guest Blogger: Brandi Virden, Senior Event Coordinator

Follow Me

Stay connected to new event trends and ideas. Keep up to date with Skybox Events' new adventures...follow us on facebook and twitter!

Go Modern

Modern Chair Rentals has a few new items coming in June. Founded in 2007, Modern Chair Rental has quickly become one of the most recognizable, reliable, and popular rental companies in the event industry. They are growing rapidly and adding new inventory every week. Their design team has created a few new items that are completely custom-made and exclusive only to them.

Dear Mama...

“Happy Mother’s Day” means more than have a happy day because within those words lie lots of things we never get to say.

Celebrate Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day 2009 we would like to spotlight Petalos di Pauli. Petalos di Pauli designs Invitations, Announcements and Stationery adorned with embellishments that were once living flowers. They create Custom-Designed, Handmade ensembles for Businesses and Individuals and offer a range of Eco-Friendly options to their clients who are considering going Green. When making a decision to go green it doesn’t necessarily have to be all or nothing. Learn your options then pick the features that fit your style and budget.

New Finding...Hidden in LA

The Foundry on Melrose is a hidden gem for event coordinators. The restaurant's comfortable contemporary interior and the warm modern outdoors patio is dream space for your next event. The venue's hand-crafted, art-deco feel has been inspired by the craftsmanship of the Machine Age and the industrial innovation of Streamline Modernism. Sconces fabricated from vintage heat registers, wood and steel accents, antique light fixtures and colorful abstract at from the times provide a warm and inviting background. Your dining experience could be summed up by the phase "Modern American." While tasting menus will also be available, including a vegetarian option, the ala carte menu will feature luxurious items with humble ingredients creating an upscale, causally elegant feel; "fine dining for the everyday man."

Do your Guests a Favor

One at each place. Beautifully wrapped. Waiting to be discovered, opened and enjoyed. To go home with your guests and always remind them that this day was a wonderful day. Unforgettable Favors. Skybox Events Favors are now available.

Find Your Style

LA Style Unveiled is a premier wedding planning website designed to connect brides with the hottest fashion, innovative ideas, and most elite vendors. From the latest couture designers to the best way to make a wedding eco-friendly, LA Style Unveiled is the on-line resource for creating a unique wedding day.

Can I Have Some More Cake? Please!

There is nothing better than a perfect wedding cake! Your cake should not only taste amazing but also add to the decor of the entire wedding. These incredibly stylish wedding cakes were created by Final Touch Bakery.

Pamper Me Fabulous

Take some time with your friends and enjoy yourself at Pamper Me Fabulous. Lounge with girlfriends, colleagues, and other dynamic women in a chic modern setting, a la “Sex and the City” style, while Pamper Me Fabulous brings you the Fabulous Female Awards, the crème de la crème of spas and salons, beauty services, beauty products, entertainment, sweets and eats, swag bags and much more, all under one swanky spot in the heart of LA.

Inspiration for all Things Weddings

Complimentary Creative Wedding Demos
February 21, 2009 All Paper Source Store Locations
An afternoon of complimentary demos, make-and-takes and inspiration for your big day!
11:30 am - Announcing the Big Day
12:45 pm - Inspired Invitations
2:00 pm - Tasteful Tabletop Décor
No matter what your style or budget, you can achieve a wedding invitation & stationery suite that reflects your sense of beauty, creativity and personal expression. Whether you're looking for classic whites, elegance with a twist, romantic flourishes, or a fresh modern look, we've got the materials and inspiration to help you do something creative for your big day!

Exclusive Event: The Wedding Suite
March 5, 2009 - 6:30 - 9 PM $35 per person
Sip sparkling champagne and enjoy chocolate dipped strawberries while you create a full suite of wedding samples — including a select group of letterpress invitations, escort cards, favors and table accents. Registration is required to attend this special event. Seats are limited to 15, so don't delay. Sign up with a friend and receive $5 off each seat! To register for this exclusive event, please visit your store's workshop registration page.

Check Out the Chicks

We are proud to be a preferred vendor on The Wedding Chicks! The Wedding Chicks is a blog site designed to help inspire and create the wedding that suites you. This site is about sassy weddings for cool chicks! Look for all sorts of great tips from engagement to honeymoon and everything in between. Check it out and you will find everything from vendors, fashion, details, you name it. Everything that cool chicks need!

Love is in the Air

Love and flowers go hand and hand. Check out these beautiful Work Of Art by Le Petit Gardenia. Spread the love...it's in the air.

Feeling Inspired

After a week at TSE (The Special Event) in San Diego...I feel some new inspiration. There are sooo many great people in the event industry....all very supportive of each other. Next year TSE will be held in New Orleans. I will make sure to keep you all updated on the date and information. Stay inspired and keep planning.

Always Learning

Want to learn more about the event industry?

Attend the The Special Event in San Diego.

The 2009 Showcasing Events
TSE Gives Back
Monday, January 26th, 2009 (12:00pm - 5:00pm)
TSE Starts Here...
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 (7:30pm - 10:30pm)
Opening General Session
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 (9:00am - 10:30am) San Diego Convention Center
Wedding Lunch
Wednesday, Jan. 28th, 2009 (12pm - 2:00pm)
The Welcome Event co-sponsored by NACE
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 (7:30pm - 10:30pm)
Masters' Program/Brunch
Thursday, Jan. 29th, 2009 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
The Gala Awards and Celebration
Fri. Jan. 30th, 2009 (6:00pm - 1:00am)

Happy New Year!

Skybox Events would like to wish you a happy new year full of fun and freash events!