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2011 Press Kit and bio for Celebrity Wedding Planner Mary Dann
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Mary Dann-McNamee, MA
Owner: Mary Dann, Wedding and Party
Coordinators
As one of the most sought-after event coordinators
in Southern California, Mary Dann-McNamee and
her team of wedding and party coordinators have
been responsible for detailed event planning and
creative party consultation to many corporations
and families throughout the country since 1991.
They are known for their commitment to surpass
their clients' expectations and have created intimate
weddings and extravagant upscale affairs for a long
list of clients, including many of Hollywood's elite.
Mary's passion for the industry has led her down
many paths, including becoming a contributing
writer for "Inside Weddings" magazine,
“Ceremony” magazine and an on-air talent for
many nationally syndicated television shows. These
shows are Style Network‟s "Whose Wedding Is It
Anyway," and “Married Away”, and WE Network‟s
“Platinum Wedding” and special segments of “Top
Ten Wedding Destinations”.
Mary believes that it is her job to make her client's dreams come true, so more than just
finding the perfect location for a wedding, she makes it a priority to get to know who she is
working with so she can instantly relieve the stress and confusion of the process. Mary
attributes her calming nature to her other passion -- she holds a Masters Degree in Clinical
Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage Family Therapy. Her work with individuals and
couples strengthens her listening skills, mediation ability and creative vision planning ability.
Mary has planned weddings for designers, writers, catering managers and for corporations
like O'Melveny & Myers, Sony Music, Vogue Magazine, IMG, Nautica and Cloudbreak
Entertainment. In addition she has worked on nuptials for clients from Pro Athletic Teams, such
as Kobe Bryant, Austin Croshere and Malcolm Johnson.
As a former luxury hotel Catering Sales Manager and Corporate Group Sales Manager for
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Mary became experienced in negotiations, event
management and hospitality. Her hotel experience helped form relationships with industry
professionals, including some of the finest designers, photographers, hotels and entertainment
specialists in the country. Mary takes pride in the continuing growth of her company. What
began with a few weddings and a staff of two has now become a high-profile business
specializing in weddings with sometimes over 8 events per month and a dozen Event Managers.
Luxury Lifestyle &Wedding Products
Wedding Wisdom is a compilation of
advice, insights, and experiences
from renown Los Angeles based
“Wedding Fixer”, Mary Dann-
McNamee. A unique viewpoint from
her 18 years of wedding planning and
10 years as a marriage and family
therapist, this tailor made 110 page
hard bound book offers sage advice
to both Brides and Wedding Planners.
Learn how to prepare for weddings
emotionally, practically, spiritually,
and joyously from THE mentor of
wedding planners and THE wedding
fixer for brides.
Light up any wedding ceremony or celebration with the hottest trend in
weddings. When it is too dark to wave wands of ribbon, think about
waving wands of multi-colored lights. These 14 inch plastic sticks can
be placed on a solid "on" position or a "blinking" position. They last
for 10 hours and completely accent your joy on your special day.
They are perfect for the fan fare of
departing up the aisle at a ceremony or
departing the reception at the end of the
day… I have found that sparklers can be
too dangerous for guests to handle after
celebrating with food and beverage. The
Celebration Wands are more vibrant,
safer, more versatile and a keepsake for
anyone to reuse…
Mary Dann has added to her signature collection of event accessories with the addition
of whimsical, hand-made Wedding Wands. Waving joyfully in the air, Wedding Wands
are a creative, exciting way to add flair to any event, especially wedding ceremonies.
Dann‟s inspiration for creating Wedding Wands was to give brides and grooms the
choice of a fun, interactive accessory that their guests can wave to celebrate their
union. Standing side by side, often creating a receiving line on two sides, guests are
able to greet the new couple with fanfare, when other noisemakers or objects can not be
used or are not desired.
For centuries, waving beautifully colored streamers and banners has been a way to add
extra praise and adulation to guests-of-honor in celebrations. Dann has brought this
tradition to modern events with her Ceremony Wands available in 22 different colors
ranging in every shade of the rainbow. The wands can be designed in up to four
colors- one basic color for the handle of the wand and three accent colors for the six
ribbon.
Cards are customizable for bridesmaids, maids of honor, flower girls,
ring bearers, and just about anyone you want to ask to share in your
big day
Planners also need the perfect card
to give clients after the big day -
choose from cards that express
gratitude from a planner to the
wedding couple, the parents of the
wedding couple, or the planner's
team of vendors who helped make
the big event a smashing success.
The Video Wedding Album allowed us to
digitally capture the guests saying “hello”
(rather than a typical guest book), upload the
actual wedding day footage (that same day) and
give the Video Wedding Album as a favor to the
guests as they depart. It was such a stellar
ending to a “Platinum Wedding “at The Resort
at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, California.
Television & Public Appearances
The Mary Dann is featured on
Whose Wedding is it Anyways?
and can be seen on
Married Away
and
Platinum Weddings.
WIPA Los Angeles 2010 Spring Meeting at Langham Hotel Pasadena
Wedding 101 and A Magical Affair presents “A Weekend with Celebrity Planner Mary Dann- McNamee”
Book signing, Career Counseling and a presentation on
“Creating a Balanced Marriage with being in the Wedding Business”
26th Association of Bridal Consultants New Jersey conference
Educational luncheon with Orange County Chapter of Association of Bridal
Consultants, House of Blues Downtown Disney
Wedding Professional Conference. 2010 Nassau, The Bahamas
Association of Bridal Consultants 2010 Annual National Conference
2010 Speaking Resume
Mary Dann-McNammee
March 2010 – Balanced Planner
November 2010 – Leaders and Followers with
La Fete Weddings and Exquisite Events
March 2011 – Balanced Planner
American Bridal Consultants January 2011
Ventura Santa Barbara
Mary Dann-McNammee
Leaders and Followers featuring…
La Fete Weddings and Exquisite Events
Mary Dann-McNammee
November 2010 – Leaders and Followers with
La Fete Weddings and Exquisite Events
March 2011 – The Balanced Planner
Education & Motivational Presentations
Mentor Programs
A three-day Mentorship Program for those of you who are seriously invested in becoming a
professional event planner. Shadow Mary and learn first hand for a full day at her office, during a
rehearsal and on an actual wedding day.
Career Counseling
For more insights and advice Mary can be hired for career counseling/coaching, via telephone or
at her office in Glendora, Ca.
The session is an opportunity for her to understand more of what your dream career is and give you
valuable insights and tools to accomplish your hearts desire. Her Masters in clinical psychology
and experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist, allows her to be an attentive listener and
communicator. Her 17 years of experience in this business allows her to extend advice that is
pertinent to your own life and choices. Please let her know if you would like to schedule a session
and receive professional guidance as you take the next leap into this career.
Presentation Topics
Stay Balanced Through the Journey of Building and Profiting from Your Business
I want to help young women with tips to stay balanced while juggling family, friends, and demanding
clients. We as women deal with situations and business differently then men do and I feel that I can share
ways through my own experiences to help guide younger women.
Purpose statement: How to be a more balanced and successful women now and tomorrow in the world of
business and life.
Designed for: Young Women Entrepreneurs
Topics covered:
• The journey to being successful business women
• Discovering your worth
• Average fears women have in the work force and how to overcome them
Results:
To give encouragement, wisdom, tips with helpful fun stories of overcoming fear of being disliked and
discovering your worth.
Presentation Topics
Wedding Wisdom: Insightful Approach to
Attracting Better Brides and Inspiring Those Around You
I want to show wedding planners a better approach that can help them be more successful and as in my
title inspire the wedding industry. I will guide other wedding planners through my personal experiences of
owning my own business and how I was able to have so many wonderful brides.
Purpose statement: How to attract better brides and inspire those around you
Designed for: Wedding Planners
Topics Covered
• Going from crazy brides to better brides and why it isn‟t always the bride but your approach
• Staying organized and thorough through out the process helps create a better bride and a better wedding
• How to inspire brides, vendors, employees, even friends and family
I want to give encouragement, wisdom, tips with helpful fun stories for other wedding planners to succeed
in this industry. I want to help them create a way to deal with brides for better or worse.
The session is an opportunity for you to understand more about your dream career and give you valuable
insights and tools to accomplish your hearts desire. Her Masters in clinical psychology and experience as
a Marriage and Family Therapist, allows her to be an attentive listener and communicator. Mary‟s 17
years of experience in this business allows her to extend advice that is pertinent to your own life and
choices.
Presentation Topics
Wedding Wisdom: Balancing Your Life During the Wedding Process
I want to help couples understand the importance of balancing their relationship and life outside the big
picture of their wedding. As a Marriage Therapist I can help young couples married or not through
common problems that occur within and out of the wedding scope.
Purpose statement: How to help younger couples understand the importance of staying balanced and
focused during a very emotional and chaotic time.
Designed for: Young Engaged of Young Married Couples
Topics covered:
• The journey of the wedding itself and the toll it can have on an engaged couple
• Staying connected to your partner outside of the process
• Realizing the unity you are creating. It isn‟t about all the „stuff‟
• Helping you emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically
Results:
I want young couples who are getting married to remember the importance of marriage and not the
wedding itself. I will show them how to stay balanced mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically
through the process and life.
Print Media
It‟s a strange dichotomy that
a wedding can at once be the
sweetest, most meaningful
day of your life and the most
stressful. By planning well
and still remembering to
spend time separating
yourself from the planning
process, you can heighten the
sweetness and decrease the
stress.
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