Looking back at my brief career as a wedding photographer, I realized there’s less than a handful of individuals that have not only inspired me to become a better photographer and business person, but have gone out of their way and helped me in more ways that I could’ve ever imagined. It’s with great anticipation, honor, and simply excitement that I introduce you to one of them: Trini Leon, wedding planner, coordinator, and decorator extraordinaire. Trini runs her own company called Nozza Studio, an event planning boutique studio located in beautiful Downtown Long Beach. Not only is she officialy licensed in planning special events, but Trini also puts together invitations, thank you cards, and other little goodies for her couples. I just love how everything with her is so “official and professional” yet fun and easy-going :).
Being someone that is all about the details, I was amazed at the variety and style of decoratives Trini has at her studio, all of which were carefully designed and assembled by her. I also bugged Trini on how she organizes everything and keeps track of what’s done and what’s not for each wedding, making sure everything is on schedule. Needless to say, I applaud Trini for her attention to evvverything. Plus, she’s all about customer service to her couples; with her trusty Blackberry, Trini is always on top of the latest phone calls, e-mails, and text messages. In the short period of time that I’ve gotten to know Trini, she has helped me and my business in so many ways. Not only does she provide that extra touch of TLC to her clients, but she also makes the time to really know her vendors before referring them to her couples.
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to not only know Trini as a professional wedding planner, but also as a trustworthy friend. Not only has she given me full access to her studio as a meeting/consultation location with prospetive clients, but Trini has referred and helped me book a handful of weddings for next year. She also introduced me to two wonderful designers: Gamie of Peach Mailbox (whom I had the pleasure of working with earlier today and will post images of her products soon) and Kristin of KD Bookbinding and Design. All three wonderful ladies have designed and assembled some awesome new goodies for my past and future couples, some of which I’ll be sharing with you here on my blog in the next few days. But above all the “business” guidance and support Trini has provided, it’s her dedication and passion for what she does that I admire the most. I know her determination to provide the best possible wedding planning, coordinating, and decorative services to her couples has rubbed off on me! I’m really looking forward to working with Trini again, which continues at tomorrow’s wedding in La Jolla, referred by none other than Trini herself ;).
Here’s an inside look at Trini’s studio and her busy life. From looking through bridal magazines for the latest style and working on the laptop to putting together decoratives and playing with two of her best friends ;)…
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