About Wendy Wuitschick Expertise As owner of Sorelle Weddings & Events in Southern California, I can answer any question you may have regarding your wedding. I have been involved in the wedding and event industry for over 13 years and have worked in many areas within the business. Whether you are planning a small intimate affair or a lavish Hollywood style event, I can assist you with anything you want to know.
Experience
Education/Credentials Experience is the best education. Over the past 13 years I have worked as a Catering Manager for a banquet facility, a Banquet Waitress and Office Manager for an offsite Caterer, a Party Rental Specialist, a Sales Manager for a Bridal Salon, an Event Coordinator for two LA based charities, and an Assistant Floral Arranger.
Awards and Honors I have received honors from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Los Angeles for my assistance with their yearly fundraidser and from Heads Up Therapy for my run as President and my fundraising efforts.
I am certified by the International Institute of Weddings as well as a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, the International Institute of Weddings, and a board memeber for the Los Angeles Chapter of National Association of Catering Executives.
Question QUESTION: Hi, I am an a wedding planner in the making, I am planning my first wedding. However, I am stuck with attempting to organize this cocktail/hourd session. THe wedding is at a plantation. The ceremony will be in front of the house and the receception in the back. The house is huge and has great space, should I use different locations for the cockt/HDr's and the reception. I have seen it done differently. The appetizers we are using is very simple Fruit veggies, crab cakes...should they be served indoors?
ANSWER: Hi Frances:
Given that I am not familiar with the property you are using, it would be hard for me to tell you how to set the space up. Do they have a website that I can go to see the property?
As for the Hors d' Oeuvres, you can serve them outside or inside. Just make sure there is enough space for all the guests to move around comfortably because you do not want it to become over crowded should you choose an indoor option.
I hope this helps. If there is a website for the property, let me know so that I can assist you further.
Warm regards,
Wendy Wuitschick
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QUESTION: yes there is... www.jasmineplantation.com
Answer Hi Frances:
With a large property such as this, I would try to utilize as much of the outdoor space as possible. There is plenty of space to have the cocktail hour outdoors and in an area all its own. It was hard to tell, but I am not keen on the inside of the house for the cocktail hour as it looks like it might get a little to congested. If you look at the aerial view, there is an area to the left of the house that would be a nice location to set up the cocktail hour. It looks like it might be in the back of the house near the tent but the tent could not be seen in this shot so I am not certain.
I hope this helps. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me again.
