This year’s Trendsetter Awards Gala was fit for a princess. What better way to end our year than an enchanted emerald evening at the Disneyland® Hotel. Magical Cello music set the ambiance to our royal ball as we entered into the cocktail hour. We enjoyed catching up with old friends and making new ones as we posed with Mickey and Minnie for photos, and enjoyed a silly moment with Joy Squad in their photo booth. Kerrie Underhill and Kelsey Connelly really know how to plan and design a dazzling event that impresses from start to finish. We congratulate all of this year’s winners on truly elevating the industry standard.
- Cinematographer: Plug Films
A special thank you to the Trendsetter Committee:
- Suvin Mehta, Great Officiants (Committee Member)
- Sheena Mehta, Westin South Coast Plaza (Chair)
- Jessica Tjan, Tustin Ranch Golf Club (Committee Member)
- Cassie Miranda, Golden Dot Events (Committee Member)
As we entered the emerald soaked Disneyland® Grand Ballroom our eyes were met with floating centerpieces, cascading orchids, and elegant crystal chandeliers. Flowers by Cina really knows how to transform a ballroom into a real life fairy tale. Guests were treated like royalty and could even pose with Cinderella’s Crystal Coach. We eagerly anticipated the announcement of award winners as the presentation started and our elegant dinner service began. Pixie dust filled the room as each guest received an ice slipper filled with apple sorbet to cleanse their palates before the main course was served. As the awards concluded The Young Guns Band got the party started on our custom dance floor provided by Chiavari Chair Rentals. We danced until the clock struck midnight, and we had to return to reality. The evening was truly a testament to how Orange County Bridal Consultants are continually impressing other chapters across the nation.
Thank you to all of our Sponsors!
- Planning and Design: Kelsey Connelly and Kerrie Underhill
- Venue, Food and Beverage: Disneyland® Hotel
- Floral Design: Flowers by Cina
- Rental Furniture and Tabletop Items: Classic Event and Tent Rentals and Chameleon Chair Collection
- Vintage Furniture: Found Vintage Rentals
- Draping, Flooring and Custom Dance Floor: Chiavari Chair Rentals
- Linens: Luxe Linen
- Rigging, Lighting and Sound: Disneyland Event Services
- Screens and Cake Mapping: PSAV
- Band: The Young Guns Band
- DJ: Luxury DJ’s
- Entertainment: Entire Productions
- Stationery and Graphic Design: Honeycrisp Designs
- Custom Laser Cut Elements: Delovely Details
- Balloon Décor: Balloonzilla
- Photobooth: Joy Squad
- Beauty: Pure Beauty by Danielle
- Live Feed Video Coverage: Godfather Films
- Photographer: Lin & Jirsa Photography
- Cinematographer: Plug Films
Our Swag Bag sponsors were:
- Arbonne Skin Care
- Ash on Ak Jewelry
- Auntie M’s Gourmet Apples
- Delovely Details
- Frank Salas Studios
- Happy Photos
- Haute Sweets Baking Co.
- Hornblower Newport Beach
- Mastro’s Steakhouse
- Pop Lash Beauty Bar
The winners were:
Best Captured Moment: Le Reve Films
Best New Idea or Concept: Found Vintage Rentals

Best New/Refreshed Venue: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
Best New Memento: Stephanie Miller
Best Supporting Event: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings

Best Tablescape: Square Root
Best Overall Theme / Thematic Follow Through: Engaged Events
Transformation of Space under $50K: The Waterfront Resort, A Hilton Hotel
Transformation of Space over $50K: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
Honored Member: Michelle Evinger, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
Joanie Scott: Kevin Covey
Trendsetter of the Year: A Good Affair Wedding & Event Production
Elevation of Industry: Jim Kennedy
What a way to end the season. Until next year!
Your Association of Bridal Consultants, Orange County 2016 Steering Committee