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amily is important to Noy Mendoza.
Perhaps that's why she enjoys being a
part of so many weddings.
As the Wedding Sales Manager and Wed-
ding Planner at Chardonnay Golf Club, Men-
doza has helped plan and execute hundreds of
weddings. It's the pure joy and excitement of
this special day she remembers. In fact, it's the
best part of her job.
"Weddings are a celebration. Family and
friends get together; some haven't seen each
other for years," Mendoza says. "Every wed-
ding is different but they all have the same
theme: love."
A certified interior designer, Mendoza grav-
itated toward floral arranging early in her ca-
reer. Clients started asking for help with their
weddings and before long, she became a spe-
cial events consultant. Four years ago, having
worked with Chardonnay as a vendor for sev-
eral years prior, she joined the staff.
Mendoza is calm and confident as she
guides the bride and groom through the plan-
ning process. She's there to remind them of
what's important — to enjoy their day.
As she reflects on her career, Mendoza
shares why her job never gets old.
What's the best part of your job?
Watching the bride walk down the aisle and
seeing the groom's face.
What's the most challenging for brides?
Getting guests to RSVP on time.
How do you deal with that?
I know how to talk to the brides, how to
reassure them and present options if there is
an obstacle.
Best advice you can give a bride and groom?
Enjoy your day. Be in the moment. Don't
worry about the décor or the guests. You
won't remember the details.
Biggest wedding waste?
Wedding programs. Hardly any guests read
them. Also, order less cake. A lot of cake gets
thrown away most of the time.
What is your favorite wedding memory?
Seeing the ill father of a bride show up to
the ceremony. No one was expecting him to
make it to the wedding so it was a surprise. It
was an emotional moment to see him walk his
daughter down the aisle and also for the bride
to be able to have the father-daughter dance.
It was beautiful.
NOY
MENDOZA
Helping couples enjoy their
big day is the best part of her job
