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If you have emailed me in the last 48 hours and I havent responded please resend your email. I had email issues the last couple days and havent gotten some of my emails. Thanks loves!

christina@tinamolina.com

xoxo,
Christina

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OMG!!!!

So I was on facebook right now and a previous bride of mine posted a status and guess what I saw when I clicked on the link!

ahhh! A wedding I coordinated last year was featured on the knot!
Click on the names to see!

Allison & Josh!

Allison & Josh,
Its been almost a year! Thanks for taking a chance on an unknown name! I appreciate it oh so very much! :)

Do you see my name? hehe.
OMG. I am so happy.. lame. yes. I know! But ahhh. I want to jump around and dance in circles..

OK. Im done for tonight! Such a great end to such a great day!

xoxo,
Christina

Haydee + Manuel: The Wedding

When I first met Haydee and Manuel I thought they were so cute together... but when I got to know them I quickly learned that they had to be the CUTEST couple I have met. The love Manuel has for his new wife is so amazing - you can just feel the love when you are in the room. Haydee & Manuel's favorite baseball team is the Dodgers and their wedding was all about the BLUE... as Haydee would tell me... the DODGER BLUE... lol. This wedding was one of a kind and so much Haydee & Manuel. I managed to take some pictures of the setup before all the family was there. Enjoy!

Haydee & Manuel - It really was a pleasure working with both of you. Your genuine love for each other is one of a kind and I know you will have a beautiful marriage. You family was amazing and so helpful. Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!

The Results...

So we have our winner....
It was so so close and ladies please thank all your family and friends as I had OVER 300 votes!!!
Each couple was only about 15 votes away from each other so it was really close. I was so excited to see how the votes were coming in...EEEkkkkk! It was nerve wrecking even for me.. lol. But I want to thank EACH couple for sharing their stories with me and participating so graciously. =)

3rd: Krissy & Tim - Your story was so heartfelt and I think it was one of the most admirable things a man can do is stand by his girl when she is down... Tim... thank you for being a good man... Krissy is a lucky woman! Here is what you won!
***25% off 8hr coordination package - Contact me for pricing, christina@tinamolina.com
***FREE makeup trial - Contact Elena for booking at elena@tinamolina.com
***10% off any wedding packages, as well as boudoir, engagement and trash the dress sessions! must book the session within the next 4 months, and the session must take place within 6 months. contact Ashleigh at ashleightaylorphotoraphy@gmail.com regarding rates & booking.

2nd: Vy & Michael - Your story was so so so adorable... the Hello Kitty band aid just made us smile... we were calling you the hello kitty band aid couple the whole time! heheh. You two seem so in love and genuine... I'm sure your life will be filled with love and tranquility.... OH and your venue seems so AMAZING!!!! Here is what you won!
***50% off 8hr coordination package - Contact me for pricing, christina@tinamolina.com
***FREE makeup trial and $50 off full makeup application- Contact Elena for booking at elena@tinamolina.com
***10% off any wedding packages, as well as boudoir, engagement and trash the dress sessions! must book the session within the next 4 months, and the session must take place within 6 months. contact Ashleigh at ashleightaylorphotoraphy@gmail.com regarding rates & booking.
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AND OUR WINNERS :)






Melissa & Miguel!!!








Melissa & Miguel.... YOU are the winners! Your story was so real! and you may have not had a crazy unique proposal story but how can I resist a girl that does <3 and !!!! all over her letter about her fiance. You can just tell the genuine love you have for each other... AND you have the most amazing group of supporters... you got so many votes as soon as I posted! I was amazed... We are sooo happy to be able to help you out and help you relax on your day... we cannot wait!!! xoxoxoxoxo - Christina, Elena & Ashleigh

and for what you won...... well you know what you won!!! its the grand prize!!!!

Email me at Christina@tinamolina.com so we can get started!! YAY!

Congratulations!

OH and dont forget to show some blog LOVE!! :)

Another Contest.. Not from me this time. :)

There is another contest I am sure some brides would benefit from
check it out:
http://sweetsandlife.blogspot.com/2009/08/time-for-another-giveaway.html

And the winners are.....

First, On behalf of Ashleigh Taylor, Elena Galaviz and myself, Christina Molina, I would like to thank all of the brides who entered our contest. We are so very honored that you want to work with us. We would still love to work with you even if you didn't win so please contact me at Christina@Tinamolina.com if interested.

Now onto the winners:
Well we couldn't choose so we have chosen the top 3 brides. We are asking them to get their family, friends and even their vendors to chose the winner. So if you want your couple to win please vote. Voting begins NOW. The voting will last until tomorrow 8/21/09 at 9pm. We will then tally the votes and announce our winner!

To vote please email VOTE@TINAMOLINA.COM. In the subject line please just put the bride & Grooms name. This will count as one vote. Only one vote per email address please. If you vote more than once the first vote will only count. Therefore, you cannot vote for multiple couples.

GOOD LUCK LADIES!!

Each couple had provided us with a short sentence on why they should win. :)
And I now introduce you to our finalists... Please Meet

Krissy + Tim




















"We should win because I'm working 3 jobs and Tim 2 jobs. By winning we could relax a little and enjoy our special day without stress and we would have a planner!!!"


Melissa + Miguel














"After 2 years of wedding planning, all we would want is to simply enjoy our special day with our friends & family."


Vy + Michael















"We should win because we really are the sweetest and nicest couple you will ever meet! =)"



And there you have it... Vote.. NOW! :)

Cant wait to see who wins.

Christina

One More Day!

OK so one more day till the contest ends... I have gotten tons of awesome entries and it makes me feel so good to know so many people want to work with us! *tear* =)

Its not too late, enter! I would love to read your story!
christina@tinamolina.com

We have Sweetened the Deal!

OK so in addition to the already awesome deal one lucky couple is going to get we have teamed up and sweetened the deal! Def drool worthy goods! :)

Here is what the lucky bride/couple will get:

1) Day of Coordination by tinamolina events (see below for info) $350 value

2) One of the following (your choice): free two hour photo session with the Fab and Oh so sweet and talented Ashleigh Taylor of Ashleigh Taylor Photography (bride’s choice of either boudoir, engagement, or trash the dress). The prize not only includes the 2 hours of photography time, but also a CD of 50 fully edited images & printing rights to these images! $250 value

There are a few rules & stipulations:
Sessions must take place within 20 miles of the 90232 zipcode
Sessions must take place within the next 6 months
If the winning bride chooses a boudoir session, she must book/provide the hotel room. Ashleigh Taylor Photography is not responsible for hotel/location costs.
Brides currently booked for, or in negotiations to book, boudoir sessions are not eligible for free boudoir should they win this contest. They may, however, still participate & do an Engagement or Trash The Dress session.

3) A Free Makeup Trial/Consultation and Free full Makeup application by the very talented Elena Galaviz at yourMUAelena. $150 value

Rules & Stipulations:
Location must be within 20 miles of 91343 or a $25 travel fee applies
Consultation & Application can only be used for a wedding related event (i.e. bridal shower, wedding, rehearsal, or any shoots won with this package, etc.)

Total Value is $750!!!

Enter now! See how to enter below!!

Promotion/Contest! 8/12/09 - 08/19/09

Contest:

So we have put together this contest for a few reasons. One to give back… we have gotten so many referrals over the last few months and we really would love to do something for someone else. Another reason would be to offer our services to someone that maybe really needs a coordinator but just can’t afford it. So here is goes!!!!

Email the following to: christina@tinamolina.com

Send us your engagement story along with a photo of you and your fiancé, include why you think you deserve to win this opportunity. The more creative and informative the better! Remember anyone can nominate the bride or groom – it doesn’t have to be the bride or groom them selves.
With each submission please provide the following info:
1) Wedding Date
2) Location
3) Names of Bride and Groom

The Goods:

The 1st place winner will receive 1 free day of coordination from tinamolina events. This will include a head coordinator and an assistant for the day of (8hrs) additional hours can be purchased for an additional $30/hr.

Prize Valued at $350

Included in our day of package is the following:

Day of Coordination
* Initial consultation with the bride and groom
* Ongoing consultation and advice as required
* Review vendor contracts
* Conduct final confirmations with all contracted vendors
* Create and distribute event itinerary and set up outline for vendors and wedding party
* Collect all items for the ceremony prior to wedding day (guest book, menu, seating cards, favors, Etc)
* Attend and oversee the rehearsal (up to 2 hours)
* Greet vendors and setup of ceremony and reception
* Distribute bouquets, corsages, etc to wedding party
* Line up wedding party and cue ceremony
* Provide "The Bridal Emergency Kit" with any last-minute items you may need
* Coordinate all vendors (DJ, photographer, caterer, etc)
* Manage ceremony decoration and setup
* Ensure best man/maid of honor have rings
* Retain marriage license for Officiant
* Confirm VIP seating has been observed for family members
* Greet guests arriving late
* Co-ordinate the collection of gifts received on the wedding day
* Manage reception room decoration and setup
* Coordinate the transfer of flowers, security of gifts, guest book, etc. at reception
* Confirm the correct setup of table layout and guest counts per table and all décor and floral
* Arrange favors at place setting
* Arrange place cards
* Light Candles
* Coordinate time line with catering manager
* Coordinate with DJ timeline of all major events
* Cue Bride and Groom for first dance, cake cuing, bouquet toss, toasts, and bridal dance
* Intercept any possible problems
* Distribute final payments/gratuities as needed to vendors
* Arrange for transportation of gifts with designated persons

The not so fun stipulations:
1) Wedding must take place within the next 6 months
2) Wedding must be within 20 miles of zip 91343 – if not you can still win but a $50 travel fee will apply.

3) Unfortunatly cannot be a bride already negotiating with tinamolina events or has a current contract.

Contest Ends 08/19/09 12am pacific - Winners will be announced on or before 08/24/09.

There will be 1st - 3rd place winners!

GOOD LUCK and I cant wait to hear from you...

Changes & Promotion

Changes: So over the next few months there will be some changes with my website and blog so please check back often as I will update here any new website address or blog - Please be patient as my email may not work 100% through this transition. Therefore in addition to christina@tinamolina.com - if I do not get back to you within 24 hours please contact me at tinamolinaevents@gmail.com. Thank you for your patience through this transition. :)

Promotion/Contest: I will be listing a promotion within a few hours so please check back. We are very excited to be offering this contest! So check back and hopefully I will see you as an entry!

Thank you!
Christina Molina

Update

Hi - I havent posted in quite some time but I am so so busy. Thank you all to your continued referals. Just wanted to share a taste of what I have been up to. Look forward to working with you soon!

Erica's Invites

This is just a proof but they came out beautiful! Hope you love them Erica!

Its been awhile

Ok so now that the holidays are all over I am going to be able to catch up on this blog. I have been working on so many things I will be posting everything very soon! Please keep an eye out! :) and thank you for all the referrals. Remember if your referrals order items from me you get 10% off so keep on referring!!