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My blog is for those planning their events and for those who like to attend events. Whether your event is big (weddings, bar/bat mitzvah, anniversary parties, milestone birthdays, etc.) or small (dinner parties, cocktail affairs, etc.) we have something for you.

Come visit my blog for "everything events!" Need tips on how to save on your wedding? Want to know what DC-area galas, festivals, fundraisers are going on? Want to find out about Trunk shows, Bridal shows, Mitzvah shows, Expos, and Venue Open Houses? Need tips on planning your dinner party? Need a Diamond Ring Shopping 101? Want to learn about different DC-area vendors and venues? Recently engaged and need advice on how to get started? Want to get ideas from some Cristina Maria weddings and events? Want to view some inspirational pictures of our favorites things to possibly spark an idea for your event theme? You have come to the right place.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Official After Party of Weddzilla's Rock the Launch Party TONIGHT!

As a friend and fan of Cristina Maria Special Events, you are invited to the after party for tonight's Weddzilla Rock the Launch part.

Check out the invitation on Facebook here.

CRISTINA MARIA SPECIAL EVENTS
Making Events Uniquely YOU!

Weddzilla Flash Mob Video

It's here! The flash mob video from yesterday promoting tonight's Weddzilla Rock the Launch Party where 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction are going to The Children's National Medical Center.

Check out the video....




See you tonight!

Cristina Maria Special Events
Making Events Uniquely YOU!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

SPECIAL INVITATION: Weddzilla Rock the Launch Party

Cristina Maria Special Events, a Weddzilla Launch Partner, would like to extend a special invitation to you.


You are not going to want to miss out on Weddzilla's Rock the Launch Party taking place in our very own city of D.C. on Feb 25th! For more information on the event and to RSVP go to http://ow.ly/133li and officially be added to guest list.

Not only will you be able to network with brides and other top DC event professionals but the event will also include:

• Celebrity meet and greets with notable icons of the wedding industry

• Drinks & dining to enjoy

• Silent auction with 100% of the proceeds benefiting The Children's National Medical Center

• Amazing auction PRIZES including a one-night weekend stay at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson's Corner, a private tasting and group tour at Breaux Vineyards, and spa services courtesy of Salon Bleu.

• Diamond GIVEAWAY courtesy of Mervis Diamond Importers (every attendee will be presented with a Mervis "diamond" as they leave with a chance to wine the real Mervis diamond).

• Swag bag gifts for each guest

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Check out the event on FACEBOOK.

Did you hear about the FLASH MOB the day before the launch party? Already 300+ are planning on coming! The dance video is on You Tube. Secret location yet to be disclosed. 300+ people dancing in wedding dresses, veils, etc! Oh it will be a scene!!!!!! The Flash Mob will feature celebrity Steve Kemble, Weddzilla’s Sassiest Wedding Guru, a Red Carpet Correspondent for the American Music Awards and Golden Globes, star on TLC’s “Battle of the Wedding Planners,” and contributor to Us Weekly Magazine’s Fashion Police.

Here are some Weddzilla blog posts if you want the 411...
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WHAT:
Weddzilla.com National “Rock the Launch” Event
Celebrity guests, wedding vendors and Nearlyweds will enjoy drinks and dining, celebrity meet-and-greets, and a silent auction with 100% of all proceeds benefiting The Children’s National Medical Center.

WHERE:
The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.

WHEN:
February 25, 2010 from 6:00PM- 9:00PM,
with press availability from 4:00PM- 5:30PM

WHY:
Weddzilla.com’s Washington, DC “Rock the Launch” Event will kickoff their National Launch right in the heart of the Nation’s Capitol. Nearlyweds’ and vendors will have the opportunity to come together to celebrate the site launch and the simplifying of the wedding planning process.

HOSTED BY & SPECIAL GUESTS
The event will be hosted by Weddzilla’s Sassiest Wedding Guru, Steve Kemble, a Red Carpet Correspondent for the American Music Awards and Golden Globes, star on TLC’s “Battle of the Wedding Planners”, and contributor to Us Weekly Magazine’s Fashion Police.

Introduction to the star-studded Weddzilla Guru Panel. Come and meet all of our Guru's at the launch party!

CAKE GURU
Ron Ben-Israel, Celebrity cake artist and TV personality

FITNESS GURU
Sue Fleming, Celebrity fitness expert, Founder of Buff Fitness

ETIQUETTE GURU
Diane Forden, Editor-in-Chief of Bridal Guide Magazine

ADVICE GURU
Sharon Naylor, Nationally acclaimed author and columnist

INVITATION GURU
Lisa "Ceci" Johnson, Founder of Ceci New York, renowned graphic designer and Invitation Innovator

SASSIEST WEDDING GURU
Steve Kemble, National TV, Radio and Magazine personality


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Weddzilla.com, the first online social wedding platform to fully integrate the wedding planning process into popular social networks, allows Nearlyweds to collect, plan, shop, and connect with vendors Nationwide, at no cost. By leveraging proprietary technology and established online communities, Weddzilla ensures a more efficient, interactive and social wedding planning experience.




Cristina Maria Curcio, Owner/Wedding & Event Planner
www.cristinamariaevents.com

Making events Uniquely YOU!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

The Examiner examines Cristina Maria Special Events

Cristina Maria Special Events was featured in the Examiner!


If you haven't all ready had a chance to check it out click here to read the article on our event last summer. We co-hosted it with Mervis Diamond Importers. We featured MK Catering, the Chocolate Chick, and Professional Bartenders & Servers.

We had so much fun planning and executing this themed special event. It was our delight to share it with our invited guests.

Planning an event starts out with one simple idea. We enjoy helping the idea come to life by bringing all the elements of a special event all together.

CRISTINA MARIA SPECIAL EVENTS
Making Events Uniquely YOU!

Voted Top Vote Getter in Bethesda Magazine!


Thank you to all those client, vendors, fans, and friends of Cristina Maria Special Events who voted for us in Bethesda Magazine's Best Of survey.

We are excited to share with you that we won Top Vote Getter for the Best Party Planner of 2009!

As promised to our Facebook fans and Twitter followers here is the page where Cristina Maria Special Events was featured.


Thanks again to all those who voted! We are honored to be one of your favorites and we will continue to work hard to bring the best service to our clients.

To our beloved vendors, THANK YOU! We couldn't do it out without your quality service and products. We are lucky to work with such excellent professionals that prove with each and every event how creative and flexible you are.

CRISTINA MARIA SPECIAL EVENTS
Making Events Uniquely YOU!