Blog 14: Independent Component 1

• LITERAL
  (a)  I, Sydney Tieu, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
• (b) Tiffany Ho: (951) 317-0376
• I mostly did the independent component by myself but my mother was there as a witness of my grueling 100+ hours. 
• (c)  Log of Independent Component Hours
• (d) I researched the best vendors in the Los Angeles county area (from venues to caterers) and compiled a list of their contact information, their specialties, and so on. I then realized that it would be aesthetically pleasing if I could put all of these vendors in a scrapbook form so I can show "future clients" later. Little did I know, there would be over 90 pages.    
• INTERPRETIVE 
  Defend your work and explain how the significant parts of your component and how it demonstrates 30 hours of work.   Provide evidence (photos, transcript, art work, videos, etc) of the 30 hours of work.  
  
• First off, my independent took me FOREVER to do. Mrs. Ortega gave me the idea to compile a list of the best vendors but I took it to another level and made it into a scrapbook. The significant parts of my component is basically the research and knowledge of other vendors. I had to know what made a good vendor in order to put them on my list. It's like another essential question and figuring out ways to answer it. This is proof of 30 hours of work because really, how can you finish 5 scrapbooks in less than 30 hours? It's impossible!
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• APPLIED
  How did the component help you understand the foundation of your topic better?  Please include specific examples to illustrate how it helped.
• This component helped understand the foundation of my topic better by providing a possible solution to my second answer. Although I can't word my answer yet, it's forming. For example, I have a specific article on florists that tells me what florist I should hire and what qualities to look for in a florist. Another article tells me to beware in some specific photographers because they might be flaky. And the scrapbook further enhances my creativity which every wedding planner needs. 

Comfort Inn Services

Hello everyone,
recently my mentor and her wedding coordinating company teamed up with the Comfort Inn in Riverside to help plan services for their hotel. I was asked to spread the word of these new services that my mentor is offering. Down below is the link of her packages so if you are interested in planning an event or have any questions to ask, you can always contact her! :)
Comfort Inn Services

Blog 13: Rough Draft of 30 Minute Presentation

Rough Draft of 30 Minute Presentation

*NOTE* When viewed in Google Docs the text gets cut off so it's preferred to download it as a word document instead.

Blog 12: Third Interview Questions

Content:

1. Why are wedding planners essential to a successful wedding?
2. What are some on scene accidents that can happen at a wedding site?
3. How does time management play a role in successful wedding planning?
4. How does a wedding planner calm an overly stressed couple in order to plan a wedding successfully?
5. How does having connections with a wide array of vendors benefit a wedding?
6. What are some sacrifices a bride and groom would most likely make if they choose not to hire a wedding planner?
7. What is some information a wedding planner might provide to his/her clients that will further benefit them in planning a wedding?
8. How does a wedding planner know how to make proper budget cuts to a wedding?
9. How can a wedding planner create the "dream wedding" without overspending?
10. How can a wedding planner give good critical advice to a couple without offending them?

Top Videographers in the Los Angeles County Area

I have compiled a spreadsheet that lists the information of top Videographers in the Los Angeles County. I specifically looked at their videography although some also specialized in photography as well. These videographers that I have listed can work with a bunch of styles such as storytelling, cinematic, and short film. I also made sure that the viedographers I chose were liable in case they did not show up to an event.

Top Videographers in the Los Angeles County Area

Top Wedding Cake Decorators in the Los Angeles County

I have compiled a list of Top Wedding Cake Decorators in the Los Angeles County area. These Cake Decorators also specialize in other customized desserts such as cookies, cupcakes, groom's cake, and so much more. Many of these Wedding Cake Decorators can also customize a wedding cake by providing dietary option such as a gluten free, organic, and even lactose free cake.

Top Wedding Cake Decorators in the Los Angeles County

Top Disc Jockeys (DJs) in the Los Angeles County

This is the spreadsheet for top Disc Jockeys in the Los Angeles County Area. Many brides feel that bands do not fit there wedding reception and would rather pay for a Disc Jockey instead.So I made sure that the DJs allowed unlimited requests from songs (both couple and guests) and were liable if they were to suddenly not show up to the event. I also chose a variety of DJs that would fit the budget of most couples. Many of the Disc Jockeys won awards on wedding websites and some were even featured in famous TV shows. After collecting all of my research, I will display all of the information and pictures in a scrapbook so future "clients" would be able to flip through and look at the visuals and info.

Top Disc Jockeys (DJs) in the Los Angeles County

Top Bands in the Los Angeles County Area

I have compiled together a list of top bands in the Los Angeles Country Area within a spreadsheet. These bands were recommended by many former brides and I have chosen all of whom had 5 stars as their rating. I made sure to choose bands who could cover a variety of music from rock to swing. I also kept in mind of their price ranges from cheap to pricey.

Top Bands in the Los Angeles County Area

Top Wedding Caterers in the Los Angeles County

Here is the link to the spreadsheet of the top wedding caterers in the Los Angeles County recommended by other brides, myself, and the famous wedding site The Knot. The spreadsheet consists of contact information, price ranges, and specialty in meals. These caterers are listed as "The Knot's Best of Wedding" and some are included in the regional magazines and newspapers. I have other documents that go further in the detail of the caterers and their styles. I will add it all in a scrapbook later.

Top Caterers in the Los Angeles County