Bridal Expo

I just got back from the Bridal Expo at the Radisson. In addition to meeting potential customers, these expos are a great place to meet other wedding professionals.

The top picture is of David Rowen, one of our favorite wedding photographers. We have had the privilege of working with him on several weddings in the past, and hope to so again very soon. The middle features Gaby & Mimi from Mimi and Company, providers of exquisite lines and chair covers and the bottom picture is of Erin, Jason and Candice of Fresh & Quick Catering.

Bridal Shows!

Tomorrow is the 2nd of at least five wedding shows that Luxury Limousines in be participating in. The show tomorrow is the Bridal Expo and is being held at the Radisson. It is sponsored by the Association for Wedding Professionals and runs from noon to 5PM. For more information including a list of exhibitors, check our the show's site by clicking here.

The next show will be the Dream Wedding Show on March 1st. This show is held at Cal Expo, and although it will be much larger than tomorrow's Bridal Expo. However, all of the exhibitors are by invitation only. This show opens at 11AM and runs through 4PM, and will feature three different Bridal Fashion Shows.

On March 8th at 12:30, David Girard Vineyards will host a wedding workshop. This event promises to be very intimate, and of course will have the added benefit of being held a beautiful winery, that just might be the perfect spot for your wedding.

On March 15th, our Friends at Dynamite Weddings will host a hands-on workshop at the Tsakopoulos Library Gallery from 10AM to 4PM. Once again, vendors at this show are by invitation only.

Stuck In Lodi Again!

If John Fogarty happens to find himself "Stuck In Lodi Again", he might not be in such a hurry to leave town. The reason? One word - WINE!

The Lodi Appellation, which was first recognized in 1986, now grows 18% of all of California's wine grape production. In other words, you might not have realized at the time, but chances are that have drank from grapes grown in this region.

To check it out yourself, we suggest you attend the 12th Annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend coming up on the 14th and 15th. Over 40 wineries will be participating and tickets are only $35 if purchased in advance. For more information check out their website here.

Our environmental fooprint continues to shrink!

We just received our Third Quarter Environmental Sustainability Report from Green Ride Global. The report shows our fleet related Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions have decreased year to date by 10%, even while our mileage has increased by 72%.

In addition, we have also increased our average miles per gallon from 13.2 in the third quarter of 2007 to 16.7 MPG in the third quarter of 2008. This is a whooping 26% improvement!

Luxury Limousines is the only Sacramento area transportation company to belong to Green Ride Global and its worldwide referral network of environmentally conscious limousine providers. If you would like to review a copy of our report, or would like to know more about our environmental efforts, please contact our office.

Tom Daschle Video

I don't usually cross post between my two blogs, but this Tom Daschle video touches both. Unless you are an Arizona Cardinals fan and have still not recovered from Sunday, you probably know by now that former Senator Daschle had to withdraw his nomination for Secretary of Health & Human Services because of tax issues, including failing to report income from the free use of a car and driver.

What you may not know and what I find as extremely ironic, is that Mr. Daschle actually made a 1986 campaign video in which he declines the use of a limousine and rather drives himself to work in his old beater - a smoke belching (and environmentally unfriendly) 1971 Pontiac. Here is the video:

Valentine's day reminder

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you don't have your dinner plans already, you may find that your favorite restaurant is already booked up. However, never fear, as Luxx Limo has you covered!

We have partnered with Arden Hills Club & Spa to offer a luxurious spa package which includes a couples massage, dinner at Mangos, a night in The Villas and limousine transportation from your home to Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa with a return on Sunday morning.

Just call our office at 489-5899 or email lisa@luxxlimo.com to make your reservation.

Winter Wine & Food Festival Roundup

Here we are on our way to last night's Winter Wine & Food Festival which was held for the benefit of the Make a Wish Foundation.

Over 100 wineries and restaurants participated, including some of the best that Northern California has to offer. Wineries included Silver Oak and its sister winery Twomey, Harbison and much to my particular delight, Gemstone. Restaurants included Chris Webber's Center Court, Hawks and Morton's which furnished the food for the VIP Area during the live auction.

Speaking of the live auction, we donated four limousine rides. Each of these were combined with dinner and wine at one of the area's leading restaurants. These four auction items raised over $10,000 for the organization. Make a Wish did not have final numbers, but judging from the attendance and the spirited live auction bidding, they are hopeful of exceeding there expectations, which considering the economy, is a very good thing!