A Year in Review 2018 – Inspirations by Gina

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We can’t believe how 2018 has flown by!  Where on earth did the time go?  We went through ups and downs and had major growing pains.  There were certainly challenges throughout the year as we began to shift our focus from just wedding planning and coordination to full service event planning and design.  It was rough at times but we stayed true to our core mission and values and all the hard work has paid off tremendously for our team here at Inspirations by Gina.

Here are some of our highlights for 2018:

SF City Hall Elopement Intimate Wedding Planner Floral Designer

Photo Credit: Christine Glebov Photography

 

What an amazing and action-packed year it has been for us!  We had an opportunity to provide personal flowers for a number of San Francisco City Hall weddings and coordinate weddings and events in the San Francisco Bay area.  We were also no stranger to travel this year, jet setting to South and Central America, coordinating and designing a wedding in Anderson Valley (near Mendocino) and traveling to New York for design meetings for events in 2018 and 2019.

wedding ceremony at Park Winters

Photo Credit: Molly Gilholm Photography

It was an honor to make a number of TV appearances on Good Day Sacramento, first appearing in the summer to discuss wedding planning and wildfires and the second appearance this past month to talk about Kwanzaa and weddings. In addition to the TV appearances, we were very estatic to have one our weddings featured in the spring on Park Winters blog!   All the media love has been a huge blessing and we are humbled that our work has been recognized regionally and not everyone has this opportunity to be featured.

Our industry peers recognized us by nominating us for various awards such as the Sacramento A List “Best Wedding Planner” category in which we made the top 10 planners in the Sacramento, The Rising Tide “20 on the Rise Award” and “Intrigue Floral Design Awards 2019”.  We thank you and are humbled that our peers felt we deserved this type of validation.

Bridal Bouquet floral Design

Photo Credit: Meagan Lucy Photographers

December was an amazing month in which we designed a huge holiday window display at Sparkle Bridal Couture with the holiday theme being Kwanzaa.  We are truly humbled and blessed to witness such positive reactions to our window display and it has helped our community here in Sacramento have discussions about what the principles of Kwanzaa are and how we can live these principles each and every day.

Floral and event design was a huge part of our success in 2018 and we cannot wait for what 2019 has in store for us.

We would like to thank all our clients, creative partners, venues and media outlets for such a fabulous 2018.  We certainly could NOT have done it without you and here at Inspirations by Gina, we would like to say “Here is a toast to you because you are fabulous”!!

We are on the San Francisco City Hall Approved Wedding Planner List!

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Inspirations by Gina – A San Francisco City Hall Approved Wedding Planner!

We have the belief that if you work hard and live your life with honesty and be true to yourself that good things will come to you. Over the past nine years we have shed a lot of sweat, had sleepless nights, worked long hours and sacrificed a lot to make Inspirations by Gina what it is today. We pushed ourselves to the limit and strived to exceed at wedding planning, wedding coordination and design.  We have worked hard and busted our butts and we can honestly say that all that hard work has FINALLY paying off!  We are very humbled and excited to announce that Inspirations by Gina has been approved by the San Francisco City Hall Events Office as a San Francisco City Hall Approved Wedding Planner!

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is a very detail and rigorous process to go through at the San Francisco City Hall Events Office.  The application required applicants to list their experience in their particular field and to show that they had great understanding the Rules and Regulations of San Francisco City Hall and how they apply to weddings and events. There was rigorous vetting by the San Francisco City Hall Events office of all vendors who went through the RFP process and not everyone was approved.  We are super happy and humble we are listed along with some outstanding vendors that we have worked with in the past and do not take this great honor lightly.

In order to have your wedding ceremony and reception at San Francisco City Hall, you must hire from the approved vendors list and there are NO exceptions.  So, if you are planning a wedding for just of the two of you, planning an intimate or large wedding at San Francisco City Hall, we would love to have the opportunity to speak with you about your vision and how we can help it come true. Not only can we plan and coordinate your wedding day, but we also offer wedding design and décor and floral design for your special day.

 

SF City Hall Approved Vendor

Photo Credit: Michael Creasy Photos

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Everything about working with this business was easy and wonderful! I appreciated the thoughtful follow-up as soon as I had made the order and the willingness to answer my questions. On the day of the delivery, I loved getting a text message and pic of the bouquet being delivered! Last and definitely not least, the bouquet was gorgeous and I loved the colors they chose. I will definitely be using Inspirations By Gina in the future!
- LM
Gina did a beautiful job on an arrangement of flowers I sent a loved one for their birthday. I was beyond impressed and will absolutely place more orders with her. Thank you, Gina!
- MT
I had the privilege of working with Gina this past week at an event at Black Oak Mountain Vineyards and was so impressed by her dedication to making sure everything was just right. She's kind, she has a ton of experience, and her work is stunning!
- AL
I went to an event at University of Redlands where Gina did the centerpieces. They were absolutely stunning! Unique, elegant, and fun. Would totally recommend her for your wedding or event flowers.
- MK
Gina will BRING IT on your wedding day! With Gina's experience and creative mind, your wedding florals will be perfectly matched to your style and vision.
- CW
We contacted Gina to provide a Dallas Cowboys themed flower arrangement for a large pedestal table located in the vestibule of the venue we were holding our loved one’s celebration of life service. With very little input from me Gina created the most beautiful arrangement and it was a show stopper! We appreciate Gina her professional attitude and creativity in our very difficult time. That arrangement put smiles on our faces all night long! Thanks Gina!
- KH
I've had the opportunity to work with as well as utilize Gina's floral services and design skills. This had been mostly when designing events for the Sacramento chapter of NACE. She has always delivered on her commitments with class, consistently, efficiently and with a flair of creativeness. Trust and invest properly and you will be more than pleased with your decision.
- DE
Gina is the kind of florist that you come across once in a lifetime. She is talented, thoughtful, and has the gift of conveying emotion through her work. A group of friends and I reached out to Gina to help us show support to a friend whose grandmother had passed away. She was incredible to work with and created a stunning arrangement that she delivered with great care. I can't recommend Gina enough!
- BD

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