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!

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...

• Event
• Gurus
• Silent Auction
• Launch Partners
• Request a song

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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!

FUNdraiser Kick-Off Party Jan. 28th

Help support a GREAT CAUSE while have a GREAT TIME by attending the Kick-Off Party for Mark's Run 2010.

WHEN: Thursday, January 28th 7-9pm at

WHERE: Tony & Joe's, Georgetown (3000 K Street, NW)

WEBSITE: For more information click here.

RSVP to alexis_polakoff@landon.net.

There is no Admission Fee. Lite fare. Cash Bar. 21 and over only.
Casual Attire.

Silent Auction and Raffle to benefit the Mark Ferris Scholarship Fund at Landon School and the Joslin Diabetes Center. Prizes include items from Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and more! Special Auction Item -- Fabulous Home in Tulum, Mexico that sleeps 10!

All friends and family are invited!

Save-the-Date! September 12th, 2009

The save-the-date for the 3rd Annual Turning the Page Gala event I mentioned yesterday went out this morning! Here's your very own copy of the invitation! I hope you can join us!

Don't miss THE gala of the fall 2009 season & help a child in OUR area in need

For those of you who are regular readers of my blog, you know that I always like to share everything fun going on with events whether it is tips for your own event or details on fun, local events going on. After all this is the "Everything Events" blog.

Well I have another fun event to share with you. This September is the Third Annual Turning the Page Gala. If you haven't already heard of the absolutely wonderful non-profit organization, I feel privileged to share a little bit of Turning the Page's story, their mission, and their gala with you.

History of Organization and Gala
Turning the Page (TTP) was founded in 1998 in response to the challenges facing the DC public school system. Since that time, TTP has partnered with public elementary and middle schools in Northeast and Southeast DC, working to increase parental involvement in the schools and provide teachers with resources to support their classroom lessons. They have distributed more than 60,000 new books to children, held more than 700 events for families, and worked with more than 300 teachers and their 3,000+ students to introduce arts and science-based educational activities into their classrooms.

2009 marks their 11th year in service to the public school community and our 3rd annual fundraising gala. This year’s event will be held at the Carnegie Institution of Washington and will be an evening for 200 supporters in the DC business and philanthropic community to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2008-2009 school year and also raise funds to support TTP’s programs in 2009-2010. Their fundraising goal for the event this year is $45,000 which will allow them to maintain their programs at current levels despite a difficult funding environment. Their goal is to raise $10,000 from their impressive selection of silent auction items. One hundred percent of the proceeds of the gala and silent auction will support TTP’s programs in their seven partner schools.

Turning the Page 2008-2009: By the Numbers

• 7 School Partners in Wards 5-8
• 56 Community Nights which included parent workshops, book giveaways, child mentoring and family dinners;
• 14 Author visits as part of Community Nights where parents shared an evening talking with local and nationally known children’s authors;
• 590 parents and their approximately 1,000 children participated in Community Nights;
• 5,000+ new, high-quality children’s books distributed to families during workshops and through child mentoring;
• 40 university students devoted more than 1,800 hours reading with and leading educational activities for students during Community Nights;
• 26 teachers and their more than 440 students participated in a ten week photography and writing program, visiting the Anacostia Community Museum or National Building Museum;
• 9 teachers and their more than 180 students participated in a 24 week photography and writing program; each student visited 4 museums, took 4 rolls of film and will exhibit their work in the Phillips Collection this summer;
• 50+ teachers participated in professional development sessions aimed at increasing parental involvement in their schools.

Details of the Gala:

When: Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Where: Carnegie Institution of Washington

Attire: Black-Tie & Elegant Attire Requested

Featuring: Professional photography by Sara Duke Biscoe Photography, live music by Keith Matthis & Exclusive Report, an open bar with wine and specialty martinis, a silent auction, passed h'or d'oeuvres, and catered sit-down dinner.

Tickets: Please contact me at info@cristinamariaevents.com for ticket information. I will be able to offer you a limited time ticket price at a discounted rate.

Information: To find out more information on the 3rd Annual TTP Gala and the Turning the Page organization please click on the linkable text.

Your Help:

Whether you can attend the gala or not there are others way you can lend a helping hand. TTP always appreciates the support whether you volunteer your time or your money. Every contribution big and small makes a HUGE difference. If you would like to donate today please click here if you are interested in volunteer opportunities and here if you would like to make a financial contribution. Times are tough these days for us all but times area always tough for these children. On behalf of Cristina Maria Special Events and Turning the Page thank you for your help and support!

I'm honored that Cristina Maria Special Events can be a part of such a wonderful event for an organization that really makes a difference right here in our own city. I hope you will be able to be a part of the event too.