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





