West Coast Event Productions, INC » Uncategorized http://wcep.com/blog Behind the Scenes: An Event Blog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:06:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Two Traditions, One Wedding http://wcep.com/blog/2012/02/03/two-traditions-one-wedding/ http://wcep.com/blog/2012/02/03/two-traditions-one-wedding/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:06:28 +0000 WCEP http://wcep.com/blog/?p=683 This Portland wedding, coordinated by Soirée Special Event Planning, blended the Indian and American cultures of the bride and groom for a beautiful outdoor September wedding held at the bride’s parents’ home.

WCEP provided the rentals, including our Fire Orange Pintuck Linens for the cocktail tables, Turquoise Shantung Linens for the dining tables, Orange Gilded Votive Holders, and Hanging Moroccan Lanterns that provided a centerpiece for the Clear Top Tent.

Thanks to Altura Studios for sharing their beautiful images of the wedding. Click here to view more images.

Orange Gilded Votive HoldersFire Orange Pintuck LinenHanging Moroccan LanternsChuppah

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As Technical Services Department Manager, Dave will oversee event sound, lighting and A/V services. The addition of Shaka Sound’s state-of-the-art equipment to our inventory includes:

  • World class JBL Vertec Line Array Concert Sound System
    - As the only company in Oregon and SW Washington with this system, WCEP can effortlessly provide concert level sound for up to 7,000 seats at indoor & outdoor venues.
  • Award-winning JBL Mini Line Array Speakers
    - With the largest stock in Oregon, these touring grade speakers can be flown in an array or used individually on stands.
  • Professional grade mixing consoles ranging from 4 to 48 channels
  • Touring grade high power Crown ITech amplifiers

WCEP now has the ability to meet the sound system requirements for any client at any size event. Read more about our Technical Services.

]]> http://wcep.com/blog/2011/06/17/shaka-sound-joins-wcep/feed/ 0 WCEP Discount Coupon at Soiree Boutique This Week http://wcep.com/blog/2011/04/18/wcep-discount-coupon-at-soiree-boutique-this-week/ http://wcep.com/blog/2011/04/18/wcep-discount-coupon-at-soiree-boutique-this-week/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:37:53 +0000 WCEP http://wcep.com/blog/?p=473 Join WCEP at this month’s Soirée Boutique Party:

Wednesday, April 20
5:00pm to 8:00pm
7080 SE 16th Avenue | Portland, OR 97202

Stop by for wine and beer, and a complimentary gift bag with discounts from Boutique vendors. WCEP will be giving away 15% off linen rentals.

Click here for more about Soirée Boutique.

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1466 N.W. Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97209
(Map & Directions)

We have consolidated three warehouses into one space that will also be the site of our new showroom and sales offices, bringing all staff and equipment together under one roof.

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Soirée Boutique is hosting two event planning parties this week:

Thursday, March 3: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, March 5: 11:00am – 2:00 pm

Stop by and receive a complimentary gift bag filled with deals from event and wedding vendors, including WCEP.

Soirée Boutique: 7080 SE 16th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202

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Click here to view WCEP’s backstage lounge (pictured above) featured on the White House’s Photo of the Day.

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Add products to your favorites, submit our favorites form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the details of your next event.


]]> http://wcep.com/blog/2011/01/25/the-wcep-product-catalog-is-live/feed/ 0 Raffle Prize Winner http://wcep.com/blog/2010/02/10/raffle-prize-winner/ http://wcep.com/blog/2010/02/10/raffle-prize-winner/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:55:11 +0000 WCEP http://wcep.com/blog/?p=232
We have a winner!

Bride-to-be Brittany Holcomb is the winner of our Portland Bridal Show raffle for a $500 gift certificate to WCEP and deluxe accommodations at Hotel Monaco in downtown Portland.

Congratulations to Brittany and her fiancé Jason!

Brittany and Jason

]]> http://wcep.com/blog/2010/02/10/raffle-prize-winner/feed/ 0 WCEP is Hiring! http://wcep.com/blog/2010/01/21/wcep-is-hiring/ http://wcep.com/blog/2010/01/21/wcep-is-hiring/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:13:26 +0000 WCEP http://wcep.com/blog/?p=205 We are looking for a creative, energetic and passionate Artist/Designer to join our team as a Special Event Designer:

Proficient at the Following:
- Event Concept Development for Themes, Stage Sets & Corporate Imaging
- Electronic and Manual Event Renderings
- Construction of Stage Sets & Large Props
- Installation & Execution of Décor Concepts

Experience With:
- Certified Lift Use
- Fabric Treatments
- Stage Sets
- Lighting & Power
- Signage Design & Application
- Product Styling
- Window Displays & Merchandising

Portfolio required. B.A. or B.F.A. in the Arts preferred.
Photoshop and Illustrator knowledge preferred.
This is not a Graphic Design position.

To send a resumé and references, click here.

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bellagio- Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
(The Bank & Caramel Nightclubs)

- Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
(Jet & Revolution Nightclubs, Stack Steakhouse)

- The Nines Hotel, Portland

- Sunriver Resort, Bend

Join us at one of these WCEP-designed bashes or contact us today to start planning your own!

Stay tuned for pictures in 2010…

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