La Jolla Wedding Planner Says 'I Do' to Reality TV Local wedding consultant featured in episodes of "The Wedding Planner"

By  MARIANNE KUSHI

Updated 8:33 AM PDT, Thu, Nov 27, 2008

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La Jolla resident Melissa Barrad is featured in reality WeTV show about wedding planners and the challenges they face. Historic El Cortez is showcased in the series.

 

Rule number one: Neither the bride nor groom should lift a finger on their wedding day.

That's Melissa Barrad's wedding planning philosophy.  Barrad, a La Jolla resident will be featured in episodes of "The Wedding Planner" on WeTV beginning Dec 7. She says the reality show approached her about being featured on the show after first learning about her via her online wedding blogs.

Barrad who owns "I Do....Weddings!"  describes her style as "out of the box."  She says she likes to find unique locations like private homes, theaters, museums, resorts, even a petting zoo.  "I haven't been stumped yet"  Barrad says.  The bride or groom should be worry free but so should the parents and wedding party according to Barrad. "Think of me as a concierge. I'm here to help with every detail. " One of the challenges Barrad faces in the reality series is creating an ideal wedding reception in less than an hour.

"The Wedding Planner" is a multi-part series that highlights 4 different wedding planners from around the country.  San Diego's historic El Cortez will be showcased in one of the episodes. 

WeTV is dedicated to creating programs that foster and celebrate women's strength, confidence and diversity, according to its web site. Programming includes Bridezillas, High School Confidential, The Locator

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  • Kathleen Robertsson Monday, Dec 15 at 12:44 PM FLAG COMMENT This lady could not have picked a better career! She is talented, efficient and organized - and importantly a real sweety who loves to make dreams come true!
  • Jen Wednesday, Dec 3 at 4:29 PM FLAG COMMENT I attended one of the weddings that Melissa Barrad planned, and if I weren't already married I'd use her myself! I'd never planned a big party before, let alone a wedding. As a result I made alot of (very expensive!) "rookie" mistakes. You can read all the blogs to try to educate yourself about what to do, but nothing compares to the value that comes from first-hand experience. I hope I catch the episode where she planned the ... MORE >
  • Danny Gerrard Wednesday, Dec 3 at 10:27 AM FLAG COMMENT Melissa has a heart of gold "and thats all I have to say about that" (forest)
  • Jerry Barrad Tuesday, Dec 2 at 8:16 PM FLAG COMMENT I happen to have first hand knowledge of how THOROUGH and THOUGHTFUL She Is. Although I am a little biased, The fact remains SHE IS ONE HECK of a weddingist ( new noun) By the way; She is also a Wonderful Wife and Daugher in law . The world and myself and my son are so lucky to have her. Scottsdale Jerry
  • Roy Tuesday, Dec 2 at 5:58 PM FLAG COMMENT My daughter hired Melissa as her planner. I must say it was nice having someone there to take care of all the little details. If I had another daughter, I'd use her again, but luckily for me, I only had one girl!

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