5th Annual Talent 1 Media Film Festival!

After a rather interesting weekend of car battery dying, getting a new car, and still making it to the beautiful Valencia wedding I coordinated (which I will HAVE to post photos when available, absolutely gorgeous!) - I'm ready for the next event! Which is....

The 5th Annual Talent 1 Media Film Festival!



I've been helping out with this film festival for several years now - such a great event highlighting and spreading awareness on the issue of human trafficking.

I'm so excited to see all the films the amazingly talented filmmakers put together. Please come join me! You won't be disappointed!

Details:
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Film Festival & Reception 3pm - 11pm
(Various food trucks will be onsite from 2pm - 12am; see complete list below)

Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
244 South San Pedro Street
(between 2nd and 3rd Streets)
Los Angeles (Little Tokyo), CA 90012

Admission: FREE

Food Trucks onsite:

Coolhaus (Saturday 2 - 4pm)
http://www.eatcoolhaus.com/

Komodo Food (Saturday 4 - 8pm)
http://komodofood.com/

Dumpling Station (Saturday 4 - 8pm)
http://www.dumplingstation.com/

Buttermilk Truck (Saturday 4 - 8pm)
http://buttermilktruck.com/

Sweets Truck (Saturday 4 - 8pm)
http://www.thesweetstruck.com/

Doug the Coffee Guy (Saturday 8pm - 12am)
http://dougthecoffeeguy.com/

Frysmith (Saturday 8pm - 12am)
http://eatfrysmith.com/

Slice Truck (Saturday 8pm - 12am)
http://www.slicetruck.com/

Dosa Truck (Saturday 8pm - 12am)
http://www.dosatruck.com/

Honestly, it's NOT about the details

Often times, I sense and hear clients' frustrations when planning their weddings. They get bogged down with the little details - what colors, fonts, patterns, etc. etc. If things aren't exactly the way they want it, they freak out. Some do so more than others. I totally get it - wedding planning is very stressful if you let the details get to you. (Technically, you don't have to - if you have an AWESOME coordinator who will figure out the details for you.)

With all the wedding sites and blogs I subscribe to, I see tedious DIY projects like personal tissue holders or hand stamped invitations, and I think to myself, "WOW, how do people have time and the will to do that?" But I know everyone's priorities differ, some things people will put more effort into, others people won't.

Honestly, it's NOT about the wedding, or the details, what's most important is the MARRIAGE. Yes, you are having a wedding to show your loved ones your lifelong commitment to your significant other. But that's just it, it's a show, simply a one day event. The marriage is for life.

I'm learning this more and more as I start thinking about my own wedding. What are my priorities? Who are my closest family and friends? This period has been very contemplative for me. (Oh yeah, for those of you who haven't heard - the wedding planner is finally engaged! Yup, I got engaged a month ago! No more "always a planner, never a bride" )

Note to self and readers: Make sure to have your priorities straight, to have fun, and remember that you're celebrating the joyous occasion with your loved ones.