11.30.2008

About

Hi!!! Thank you so much for visiting the Grand Engagements blog. My name is Gloria and I am a wedding planner & event stylist based in Orange County. Grand Engagements was established in 2008 with a focus on not only creating extraordinary events for our couples, but to make the planning & design process an exciting one. So sit back and enjoy, as I share with you the amazing couples I am inspired by and why I am so passionate about what I do.

A little about me...Having married my best friend in 2006, we are quickly approaching our 5 year anniversary. I cannot believe how fast time flies! We have a funny 3 year old son named Ryder, who always keeps us laughing and dog named, Irish.

25 things you might not know about me...

  1. I love to laugh.
  2. My family is my everything and my rock.
  3. I believe we should follow our heart & chase our dreams.
  4. Lemon Drop Martinis are my favorite drink.
  5. Hot cocoa makes me happy.
  6. My husband loves when we play video games together.
  7. Baking became a new hobby of mine.
  8. I was born in Bonn, Germany.
  9. Animal lover.
  10. Fashion magazines are a staple in my home.
  11. Candle lover.
  12. Flying on a plane is one of my favorite places to be.
  13. History & Art inspire me.
  14. I always wanted to be on Saturday Night Live.
  15. Whenever we have family get togethers, we always play cards.
  16. Shopping is a passion of mine.
  17. It's almost impossible to pass a Starbucks without wanting a Venti Latte.
  18. I always wanted to learn how to fly.
  19. Growing up I learned how to speak several languages.
  20. Frank Sinatra is one of my favorite singers.
  21. Riding motorcycles is a passion of mine..
  22. Paris is my home away from home.
  23. A true hopeless romantic by heart and believe in happily ever after.
  24. Gardening is my calm.
  25. I have a weakness for Reese's Pieces and white chocolate covered oreos.