World's Worst Bridezilla?

A bride-to-be's outrageous email to her bridesmaids was just leaked to Gawker.com.

If you haven't checked it out and you happen to be a bride-to-be, you should take a look and learn from it.  This is not the type of email you'd want to send to your friends, listing demands and throwing in the one two punch to get your message across.

To see my comments about this topic, check out my interview with Radaronline.com.

If you're a bridezilla in need of etiquette lessons, contact me at pamela@bridesnightout.com.

Survive Wedding Season's Second Annual Dress Your Bachelorette Contest!

Bride's Night Out, Inc. is pleased to announce our participation in

Survive Wedding Season's Second Annual

Dress Your Bachelorette Contest!

http://www.surviveweddingseason.com/

Dress Your Bachelorette Party Pack Includes:

• Bride's Night Out Black Canvas Tote
• Bride's Night Out Black Logo Tee
• Bride's Night Out Bubbly
• Bachelorette Party Veil
• Hot Pink Bachelorette Boa
• Bride's Night Out Blinking Pin
• Bride's Night Out Mints

Total Prize Value = $125!

For a chance to win all you have to do is tell us about your Bachelorette party planning process. Are you using social networking, online sites or meeting in person for a planning day? How are you sending invitations? How are you figuring out a budget? Are you using miles or trading services? We want to know and want you to win!

FOr More Details and to Enter Visit:

http://surviveweddingseason.com/?page_id=1551

Hurry! Contest Ends May 26th!

BNO ShotTini Days at Spa 7 Cosmetic & Laser Center

In honor of the Winter Bridal Expo Season starting this weekend and the launch of MediSpa Pamper Party Packages, Bride's Night Out, Inc. is offering specials with our new partner Spa 7 Cosmetic & Laser Center @ Burke Williams Day Spa in West Hollywood and Pasadena, California.

Spa 7 Cosmetic & Laser Center is an incredible medispa with a huge menu of services that will help you look your most fabulous. Who doesn't want to look their best on picture day, and the days before and after? Some of our favorite services include pain-free laser hair removal, medical grade chemical peels, fillers, Botox, and CO2.

Launching this Sunday, Bride's Night Out, Inc. will be rolling out our new MediSpa Party Packages with Spa 7. Parties include medispa services, use of the day spa facilities at Burke Williams Day Spa and BNO party extras (BNO Bubbly Sparkling Wine, Veil, Boa, and more).

For more details on the specials and party packages, please contact us at parties@bridesnightout.com or call (323) 848-4444.

BNO Congratulates Marci

Bride's Night Out, Inc. is happy to welcome Marci Lopez to our team. Marci started as an Intern wanting to expand her experience with event planning. Marci joined BNO as a Party Aide Intern but after being with the company for three months we decided to extend to her a full time position as an event planner. Her bubbly personality, creativity and "people person" skills make her an automatic fit with our company. Marci is able to establish a great relationship with each and every client, and truly enjoys seeing their happiness after the outcome of a truly beautiful event.

New BNO Intern Maxine Pittman Eager to Join Team

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Bride’s Night Out, Inc. is excited to welcome our newest intern to the BNO team, Maxine Pittman. Maxine is currently attending Glendale Community College and plans on transferring to California State University, Northridge in the fall pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business and minor in Marketing/Advertising. Maxine has signed on as a Marketing Intern with BNO with the hopes of learning the ins and outs of everything from event planning to marketing skills. Her energy, motivation and spunk made it easy for BNO to add this bright, new face to the team.

The Nations Premiere Bachelorette Party Planning Service!

A Bride's Night Out® bachelorette party is as unique and special
as the guest of honor -- with a style and personality all its own.
We'll help you turn your dream event into a reality with
personalized planning and attention to every detail.

Brides Night Out, Inc.
8033 W. Sunset Blvd #1042 address
Los Angeles, CA 90046
T. (323)848-4444 F. (323)843-5393

Let's Party in New Orleans

My work with Bride’s Night Out, Inc. might keep me based out of Los Angeles, but my heart and soul will forever be in my hometown New Orleans.

It has been four years since hurricane Katrina devastated the city. Surviving the greatest natural disaster in the United States was just the beginning; convincing people that New Orleans is no longer dangerous was going to be the hard part. As a result, the city has launched a national advertising campaign to address the issue and rejuvenate the tourism industry.

Now, New Orleans is alive and thriving and I’ve witnessed it firsthand. From Bourbon Street in the French Quarter down St. Charles Ave., where I grew up and my parents still live, to Lake Pontchartrain, the city is back in full swing. The quarter is looking better than it has in years; people are gathering around Jackson Square to listen to music and watch the artists, the retailers have a renewed spirit and food favorites are even more delicious.

Feeling the passion to support New Orleans’ economy and share the city with my friends, I planned my destination wedding week, produced by Bride's Night Out, Inc., with the ceremony taking place on July 7, 2007. My goal was to showcase all of what New Orleans has to offer which would ensure my guests would have an amazing time.

The city definitely played a very large role in our wedding. Upon arrival, out of towners were greeted at the airport by my friend Robert dressed in New Orleans inspired garb with warm pleasantries to boot. In hotel rooms, guests found goody baskets with some local staples – Zapp’s potato chips, pralines, local newspaper, New Orleans magazine, Kentwood Water, selection of fresh fruit, and a welcome letter with the schedule of wedding festivities.

The schedule outlined the 7 wedding events including:
July 4th Pre-Party with Cocktails at the International House Hotel and Fireworks at the Riverwalk Marketplace
July 5th Welcome Jazz party at Harrah’s Hotel
July 6th Bridal Shower and tea at the Windsor Court Hotel
July 6th Groom’s Luncheon at La Cote Brasserie and tour of the National WWII Museum
July 6th Seafood Rehearsal Party at the Pelican Club Restaurant
July 7th Wedding Ceremony, Sit Down Wine Pairing Dinner, and Reception at Emeril’s Delmonico with music by Rebirth Brass Band, James Singleton, Johnny Vadacovich and others.
July 8th Day After Brunch at Brennan’s Restaurant

I was amazed at how many of our friends and family made the trip but I’m so happy they did. For most of them, this was their first time back to the Crescent City since the hurricane. It was great opportunity for everyone to experience New Orleans’ rebirth, enjoying the music, food and celebration.

My company Bride’s Night Out, Inc. continues to provide the best “insiders” party packages to New Orleans for bachelor and Bachelorette parties, renewal of vows and destination friend trips. For more details contact parties@bridesnightout.com.

Jasmine Bridal Fashion Trunk Show

Sunday, April 26, 2009 was another beautiful day in Los Angeles and the perfect weather for an outdoor bridal event. Rose Petals Bridal Store in Toluca Lake hosted the Jasmine Bridal Fashion Trunk Show and Mini Bridal Expo. The event was held in the lot behind the store which was tented for over 15 vendor booths and a stage area for the fashion show. I was one of the vendors representing Bride's Night Out. Inc. and spent the day with planners, brides, and industry friends. I especially enjoyed visiting with some direct selling consultants that were present (candle and greeting card companies) who would like to add Bride's Night Out, Inc. to thier current offerings. Everyone truly had a fun day and it was great to make some new friends.

New TLC Wedding TV Show

Another fabulous wedding reality show is being developed for TLC (The Learning Channel) called "Left at the Altar". Since Bride's Night Out, Inc. and Pamela Yager have produced and developed programs for television, experience that spans almost 20 years, we were asked to seek out qualified folks with great stories.

Hey Recently Married People....this is your opportunity to be in the limelight!

Did your "Big Day" not go exactly as planned?
Did you leave someone at the altar, was the wedding cancelled a few days before the event, or did something else happen that was dramatic and interesting?

Gather your best stories, video, pictures, etc. and let us know about it.
Contact: contest@bridesnightout.com.

BNO Welcomes Jessica McIlroy

Bride's Night Out, Inc. is happy to announce and welcome intern Jessica McIlroy to our team. She is a senior at Azusa Pacific University and will soon be graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies, and a minor in Psychology. Jessica has joined our group as a BNO Party Aide to help her experience all aspects of event planning, and to expand her knowledge and skills. Her spirit and energy are high, and we look forward to having her assistance.

Movie Release Update on “Bride Wars”

My office is just buzzing with excitement over the news that the movie Bride Wars is doing fantastic at the box office! I haven’t had an opportunity to view it myself, since I’m juggling bridal expos and BNO’s wedding business, but I do plan on going as soon as possible.

Our BNO Party Expert, Kimberly mentioned, “My friend said that his parents just loved the movie and he was really looking forward to seeing it,” and that’s coming from a 20 something guys’ guy.

We’re so happy that Bride Wars is doing so great and are thrilled that we participated in some of their premieres. Yes, if you were one of the lucky brides in Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Miami that attended the first screening party, then you received a goody bag which included a special gift from Bride’s Night Out, Inc. and a special party offer.

Congrats to Bride Wars and may the wedding force be with all of you!

Bride’s Night Out, Inc. Welcomes New Team Member Kimberly Zimmerman

Kimberly Zimmerman has joined the Bride’s Night Out, Inc. team as a BNO Party Expert and will be based out of the BNO Party Central office, Hollywood, CA with a satellite location in Orange County. Kimberly comes to Bride’s Night Out, Inc. with a wealth of proven experience in the sales, marketing and hospitality industries.

In her new role with BNO, Kimberly will be working directly with party clients and providing them with personal assistance in booking their events. In addition, Kimberly will be creating and executing sales trainings for the BNO Party Consultants based all over the country.

As the new BNO Party Expert, Kimberly is educating individuals and companies on Bride’s Night Out, Inc. party packages and services, and commission opportunities for those who know brides or are interested in the event planning business. She is supporting party clients, BNO Party Consultants, retailers, novice planners and those interested in learning more about Bride’s Night Out, Inc. She is available for consultations via phone, webinar, and in person meetings. Contact Kimberly at: Kimberly@bridesnightout.com.

Lunch with Colin Cowie

Colin Cowie, event planner, author, and designer extraordinaire and I had lunch at the Association of Bridal Consultants Annual Conference. I was one of the lucky raffle winners and was awarded with one of the 10 seats at his table during the afternoon luncheon on November 11, 2008.

The event took place at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, CA with hundreds of ABC event professional in attendance. Mr. Cowie was the featured speaker of the day and delivered an exciting and educational talk on event design, orchestration and execution. The hour long seminar included video and a montage of site renderings and photos that would make your jaw drop.

As an event producer, I personally have been in charge of events with up to 7,000 guests and budgets in the 2.5 million dollar range which included celebrities and the like, but nothing compares to the types of extravaganzas that Mr. Cowie has designed. He has worked with royalty, A-list celebrities, and multi-millionaires on a regular basis and conceptualizes and executes events that are beyond your most amazing dreams.

Having an opportunity to speak with him and learn about his process was exhilarating and inspirational, and I look forward to brining that energy to my Bride’s Night Out, Inc. clients.

In the next 24 months, I will be doing an apprentice ship with Mr. Cowie and will be working with him on one of his events. I will keep you posted on the fabulous details.

BNO "Teaser Party" Part Deux

UPDATE: We have decided to postpone the "Teaser Party" to October 25th due to the Jewish Holiday. We are very excited about getting to have a Halloween themed "Teaser Party". We will be dressing in Bridesmaid dresses from Hell...it should be a blast...details coming soon!

When telling people about the bachelorette parties that Bride's Night Out throws most people just don't get it. I completely understand, it is a fairly new concept that I created using party guides with comic backgrounds and playing games that I invented. People are shocked that the responsibility and weight of the party can all be in the hands of a professional as opposed to the Maid of Honor.

Finally, I realized if you can't explain it to the people then you have to show it to the people. Give the brides-to-be and the party guests an idea of what the actual party entails. Our first Teaser Party was on September 3rd and it was a huge success. We rolled out the pink carpet and had a DJ, a stage, comedians performing, a fashion show, free Well-Kneaded 10 minute massages, food, drinks and of course our very own BNO Bubbly.

Here I was performing some Stand-Up and introducing fellow comedians to the stage at the Bride's Night Out Party Central Loft.

At the end of the night everyone got on the dance floor and shook their groove things thanks to the awesome DJing of our good friend Tasos. Notice our Marketing VP, Kay Abadee, dancing with the BNO's famous blow-up John doll.

It was a great night and we look forward to throwing a real party, not just a teaser, for the brides-to-be in attendance.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be having another "Teaser Party" on Wednesday, October 1st.

Get a taste of a BNO party done right!

Pamela Yager cordially invites you to a
fun event hosted by Bride's Night Out, Inc.

Enjoy appetizers and cocktails
while learning about everything BNO
has to offer in the way of fabulously
fun pre-wedding parties.

7pm, Wednesday, October 1st
7-7:30pm Drinks & Appetizers
7:30-8:30pm Teaser Party Show
8:30-till Mingling

Space is limited.

Please RSVP by 5pm, Monday September 24th,
to Parties@BridesNightOut.com or 323.939.2293.

If you will not be able to make it
but want to hear more, contact our
Party Expert Julie at 323.710.2935
or Julie@BridesNightOut.com

Only 3 More Days!

Don't stress out! We are offering you a Free Bachelorette Party and the chance to be in our TV Pilot, all you have to do is apply. That means we plan and you get to PAAAARTY on our dime.

It's easy, if you are engaged, in the Los Angeles area, and over the age of 21 then you are eligible to apply.

To apply:

1. Simply go to www.bridesnightout.com and click on our contest banner

2. Fill-in a quick one page questionnaire

That's it!

3. Cross your soon to be wed fingers

Good Luck!

Win a Bachelorette Party and be featured in TV Show Pilot!

Woo-hoo!

Bride's Night Out, Inc. has very exciting news and an even better offer. From now until Sept 12, 2008 you have the chance to win a free bachelorette party of a lifetime and be featured on a TV show pilot. The TV pilot will be shot in the Los Angeles area in the Fall and will be produced by the Bride's Night Out, Inc. Team in association with Story House Productions.

We are looking for entertaining and dramatic stories of the wild adjustments that people go through as they leave single life behind in favor of coupledom. Tell us about your bachelorette bewilderment and single shock; we want to hear it all.

If you are engaged, over the age of 21, and in the Southern California area please enter for the chance to win at http://bridesnightout.com/contest.php

BNO featured on "I do!" on NBC

Woo-hoo! Our team at Bride's Night Out® was thrilled to be chosen as the expert party planning company for the newly launched nationwide network show "I do!" on NBC.

We planned an awesome bachelorette party for Elizabeth Cortez, the bride, with the help of her Maid of Honor, Kelly Martin.

I think that the show did an excellent job portraying the silliness, fun, and the energy here at BNO, Inc. It gave the viewer a look at our fabulous Party Guides and the fun games that they play, like Plant a Kiss on the Hottie. It was a very exciting experience to be part of a reality TV show and I hope that you can all take a look at the clip. It premiered on Friday, August 1st, for details about local listings you can check out the show's website http://www.lxtv.com/ido/save-the-date/