The Hitch - September 2014 Issue

September 2014

The Hitch L A K E W O O D I know it’s hard to believe that summer is winding down with the weather we have been having, but it is almost over. Most of the time this means getting back into full planning mode. Here are some more items that we hope you’ll find helpful as you continue mapping out your dream wedding. As always, we are here to help!

C O U N T R Y

S E P T E M B E R

C L U B

I N S P I R A T I O N Ingredients:

Are there any themed

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12-15 small apples

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2 cups white sugar

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1 cup light corn syrup

thought it would be fun to

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1.5 cups water

incorporate the upcoming

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Red food coloring (for a

favors you are considering? If so, let us know, and we’ll look into it for you!

For this month we

fall season. Check out this

much richer red color, I

delicious DIY treat for

would suggest adding

your guests to take home

several more drops)

with them. Who doesn’t

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love caramel apples? This

Few drops apple or cinnamon flavor oil

recipe will make up to fi een apples.

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12-15 s cks (can easily find in your own back-

I N S I DE T H I S I S S UE :

September Inspira on

yard) 1

V E N D O R Vendor of the Month

1

The Final Countdown

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preferred vendors, David Eng-

Ge ng Ready Packages

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amazing job capturing the cou-

O F

T H E

M O N T H

S ll looking for a photographer? Check out one of our

Congrats to Our Newlyweds!

land Photography. He does an ple’s big day. Regular pricing is 3

$3000-$5000, but he is offering a special for Lakewood Country

Choosing Your Bridal Party

3

Connect with Us

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Friendly Reminders

Club clients with packages star ng at $2200. All packages

4

include beau ful pictures, an

www.davidenglandphotography.com.

online web gallery, and a DVD

(562) 335-8373 info@davidenglandphotography.com

slideshow.

P a g e

2

T h e

H i t c h

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

HELPFUL HINT: If you are going to order anything custom, do it NOW. Sites like Etsy can take up to 8 weeks for shipping.

For our 2014 couples, you are down to the final countdown!

focuses on the couple. It’s important to do a hair and make up

Can you believe it? As always, this year has flown by! Whether you have been planning for over

trial anf to try on your a re with accessories and shoes before the day of to avoid surprises. Take

a year or for just a few weeks, we want to make sure we pro-

me to think about your well being, and don’t forget to eat!

vide you with some helpful hints to get through that final push. For our 2015 couples, you

You don’t want to turn into a bridezilla just because you’re “hangry!” Bo om line: this check-

s ll have some me, but the new year will be here before

list should help you keep you on track, but the last month you

you know it! Check out this

need to focus on your stress lev-

AMAZING ar cle from The Huffington Post about planning

el. Make sure you do what you can to stay calm, and enjoy this

for the last month before you say, “I do.” It includes important

process.

items like ge ng your marriage license and finalizing with your vendors, but I like that it also

h p://www.huffingtonpost.com/ bridal-guide/wedding-countdown -10-thin_b_3790643.html

GETTING READY PACKAGES We have had A LOT of requests for addi onal refreshments in the bridal suite lately. So we thought it may be a GREAT idea to create a few pre-set food and beverage packages for you to choose from. You can view the full details in the link in the body of the

We will give $25 OFF for the first 5 couples who book their getting ready packages!

email I sent, but here is an overview:

Champagne Brunch (Package Based on 10 Guests)

3 Bo les of House ChampagneFresh Seasonal Fruit Display Ranch Pla er with Veggies Pita Chips Turkey Club Wraps $150++ (Add unlimited Orange Juice for $15++)

Happy Hour (Package Based on 10 Guests)

Bucket of 20 Domes c Beers Chips, Salsa and Guacamole Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla Sliced Vegetables and Dip Onion Rings Chicken Tenders $150++

P a g e

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s

t o

o u r

A u g u s t

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N e w l y w e d s !

Lori & Brayden Sonja & Darren Olivia & Ronald Phyllis & Christopher Regina & Micheal

C h o o s i n g

Y o u r

B r i d a l

P a r t y COMMITMENT

Who do you want to stand up with you on one of the most important days of your life?

Getting engaged is such an exciting experience, and you’re going to want to include everyone special to you. Consider a few things before you ask the 10 people you are closest to right now. Take a chance to look at this wonderful article from The Knot for tips on picking your bridal party.

http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/ bridal-party/articles/9-tips-for-who-to-pick-as -bridesmaids.aspx

Being in a bridal party is a commitment time wise and financially. Katelyn and I have seen some of our couples extremely stressed out during the process because their bridal parties are making things stressful for them. Make sure that all of the people you ask can afford the attire, time off of work for all activities (engagement party, shower, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, and rehearsal), and that they know what you expect of them as a bridal party member. This will save a lot of headaches.

CONNECT WITH US!!

Follow us on Instagram @LakewoodCountryClubCA

facebook.com/golflakewood

Katelyn: (562) 421-0550 ext. 22 privateeventmanager@lakewoodgolf.net Natalie: (562) 421-0550 ext. 21 privateeventdirector@lakewoodgolf.net h p://www.linkedin.com/in/ka ehartsfield/

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L A K E W O O D C O U N T R Y C L U B 3101 Carson Street Lakewood, CA 90712

F R I E N D L Y 

R E M I N D E R S

Food Tas ng and Linen Preview Events are held every other month on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening. Here you will sample our cuisine and see a mock setup of your tables, complete with linen and the chairs you would like. We will contact you in date order to schedule your tas ng and to discuss your menu op ons and linen requests. If you have a custom menu, we will schedule a private tas ng.

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Ceremony Rehearsals — Rehearsal mes are available during regular office hours (Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 5:00pm), and we take scheduled events and the golf tee sheet (1st Tee Box) into considera on as well.

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Details Appointments — We like to meet 6 to 8 weeks before your wedding. We will go over agenda/ meline, floor plan, linen, food, beverage, etc.

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Payment Due Dates — Double check your contracts, and add your next payment due date to your calendar. Reminder: We do not accept checks within 30 days of your event!

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For more FAQs, please refer to the FAQ Link. h p://issuu.com/lakewoodcountryclub/docs/wedding_faqs/0