Bye Bye Surname?

July 29th, 2010

Ladies, are you having a hard time letting go of your last name? If the celebs can keep their name, you certainly can too! Times are a-changing! But if your traditional gal at heart, you need to remember to request name change documents. The May issue of Brides Magazine has a great article on topics to consider when your changing your name. From hyphenating you and your husband’s names, the marriage license, how to book your honeymoon, and to where to go to make it all happen. If you have last month’s issue, you can find this insightful article on page 136! Also, read this article, The Name-Change Game, on the Brides Website for more tips on after the big change!

The magazine article was hard to read, so it’s typed up! Enjoy :-)

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Gotta have S’more!

July 20th, 2010

Smores Treats

Wish I came up with that adorable Tag line, but it’s the name of the company! Gotta have S’more is a line of mouthwatering treats in the form of s’mores. When founder, Carmen Lindner, couldn’t sleep one night this tasty idea came to life. With some late night thinking and baking experiments, the S’muffin was made! We picked up samples and couldn’t believe how delicious and cute they were. They may seem like too much sweet in a bite, but the different flavors and texture was to die for. They come in Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Cookies n’ Creme to name a few! You can try these treats at Platine Cookies in Culver City or have them delivered by ordering online at the Gotta Have S’more Website. Gotta have S’more also loves to pay it forward and donates a portion of the proceeds to support Women for Woman International. Sweetness all around!

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Table Top Tips… beauty in the fold.

July 15th, 2010

A detail that can be easily be overlooked is the arrangement of your reception napkins. Not to add another detail to your big day… but when done right and in an unique way, it will certainly catch your guest’s eye. We recently went to a tasting and they had several napkin folding options to show our bride. Thoughtful and creative, we instantly warmed up and felt inspired! Qualities we love to see in a professional. We instantly took to the magnificent Martha Stewart and found several ways to spruce up your napkins. It can be as simple as adding a single bloom, gem stone, or your mouthwatering menu. Will you be adding a creative touch to your plate?

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Real Wedding: Mia & Damon

July 12th, 2010

Did you catch our recent feature on Once Wed? If not, let me introduce you to one of newest newlyweds, Mia and Damon. It’s such a honor to see our couples vision come alive and be shared with others for inspiration. Thank you to photographer Heather Moore for the submission to Once Wed for the feature. Without further ado let me introduce you to our newlyweds. We have a few bonus shots that weren’t on the Once Wed feature.

The location was a private estate nestled in the Malibu hills, overlooking the ocean. The bride was simply stylish with her sparkly Miu Miu wedges, fresh faced make-up, and sleek dress. Mia took the “beach wedding” to another level. Their wedding was complete with succulent arrangements, wine barrels, Polaroid snapshots escort cards, and tasty chocolate bars featuring  photos from their childhood photo albums. The new Mr. & Mrs. kept their guests dancing past the Malibu curfew!

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Preserve your big day

June 2nd, 2010

Just a few short days ago I became completely enchanted with wedding gowns again. Not that I ever fell out of love or enchantment but here, is just another reason. Having made the acquaintance (and soon after friendship) of the lovely Kate Roberts with J. Scheer & Co. (west coast). I realized that there truly was so much to learn about preservation of memories. Not only photographic memories (which is the #1 request for most bridal budgets) but preserving your wedding day ICON, the gown.

Now we certainly understand that a lady has to be reasonable when spending precious bridal budget dollars. So sometimes that dream gown can be $500 and sometimes, well, it can be fifteen thousand. That being said that gorgeous gown will be seen on mantels and recorded in everyones mind as “your” gown for posterity. And that is where memory keeping comes in to play.

Much to my delight Mr. Scheer arrived in LA and took the time for a breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien with me. I was enthralled and delighted with the vast knowledge he had of stitchery and preservation, detail upon detail about glued beads verses hand sewn, and embroidery of quality lace. When you send your wedding memory to be preserved there is truly no one else that can compare to detail, professionalism and knowledge. I could have listened and maintained my fasination all afternoon. But I won’t overwhelm you.

It is with great encouragement that I advise you to have your gown preservation entrusted to Kate, who will pick-up, ship and provide excellent personalized service for any bride in Southern California. Upon receipt to their studio in New York City, they will review your hem, the dash of wine and nervous persperation and quote your cleaning. Of course the cost is based upon your gown and it’s condition but it is within reason and you can talk to them before they make a move.

We have been extended a little gift for those brides who’ve yet to get their gown cleaned and preserved, so please call or email us for details… the sooner you preseve your gown the better!

PS: Little Love Note…

Kate also shared some great news, they have been partnered up with Bridal Designers: Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka, and recently Kristie Kelly. Their client referral list is endless! Preserving your gown with J. Scheer & Co. will range from $395.00 to $795.00 depending on the style and complexity of your gown.

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Hair Delicacies

May 31st, 2010

Feel like the ultimate princess on your wedding day when you slip on one of these precious hair pieces. The Tiffani Saxton Designs collection are made up dainty headbands, tiaras, hair pins and combs. Whether you want an up-do or flowing hair, there’s a hair piece to fit your style. Check out Tiffani’s website for examples on how to wear them. I haven’t told you the best part yet! They are adorned with Swarovski crystals, pearls, or rhinestones and at an affordable price (ranging from $45- $250). Still need your something blue? When you make a purchase, a complimentary something blue hair pin will be gifted.

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Taking you to greater heights

May 29th, 2010

Free spirited, genuine, and an eye for design are words to describe this talented invitation designer. Annie Caroline of Filte Design has exceeded our expectations every time! We love referring Annie to our brides for her passion for design and for continuously WOWING us with her custom invitations. She will work with you until your personal style and wedding vision shows through the invitation suite. We enjoy seeing professionals who truly care about their craft and their clients’ needs. How adorable is Annie in the photo below?! That’s Annie on her wedding day with her husband Mark.

Flite Design also offers an array of silk lanterns and favors for your wedding celebrations. Like her custom invitations, Annie can customize lanterns and dreams up gifts to fit your venue and vision. Want to get started?? Visit the Flite Design website for the different processes and photo galleries for inspiration!

We can’t wait to share what Annie has created with our brides! We’ll keep you posted.
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Indigo Bunting Invitations

May 27th, 2010

We recently came across Erin Jang and her fun invitation design company, Indigo Bunting. Jang is a graphic designer and illustrator in New York. While known for her whimsical and quirky style, she has carved out her niche in the wedding industry with her custom invitations. These out of the box invitations are a POP of fresh air. We love the bright and cheery look of the heart accordion below. They are a sure fire way to set out a fun tone for your wedding day; guests will know they are in for some good times! Head to Jang’s blog for inspiration and details.

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An eco-friendly recessional

April 29th, 2010

Are you thinking about opting out of the traditional petal toss during your recessional? Well, you can still keep that sweet, fun moment by using confetti! Confetti is always a party favorite and great for photos. Now there is eco-friendly confetti, so no more worrying about that messy aftermath. The confetti is water-soluble and biodegradable, so no harm to the environment or animals. Either wash it down for a fast clean up or let nature take its course. To continue with the eco theme, you can also use eco-friendly tossing cones. Check out Ecoparti and Beau-Coup for some fun options. Also, check out these cute packaging ideas! You can use glassine bags or vellum paper for making these sweet recyclable pouches.

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Hair & Make-up Preview Sessions (5 fast tips!)

April 26th, 2010

One of the most important and fun times of the wedding planning process are the Hair and Make-up Trial Appointments. You get a sneak peek on how you’ll look on your big day. It’s the bride’s paparazzi day, so appearance is important and so is being confident. Lately, our brides have been booking a second trial because either they are having second thoughts about their look or didn’t have an overall great experience. It’s such a bummer to us because trials can be expensive and we don’t want our brides to get discouraged.

So brides listen up! Here are some great tips to make sure you have an overall lovely and comfortable trial. One of our faves, owner Jaimi Brooks of Fiore Beauty has a few tips.

1) Come ready to your trial with visual inspiration (magazine clippings)

2) Look back at your favorite photos (how was your hair styled?)

3) Bring a picture of your dress

4) Are you going to have a veil? If yes, bring it along!

5) Bring someone who knows you (she’ll see the furrow in your brow)

**Speak up … your team wants to bring out the best version of you!**

These tips will really help the artist understand what you’re looking for and gives them time to prep before your arrival.

Make it a fun process by being open and  ready to try different do’s – this is your time to play!

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Photo from Fiore Beauty Website.

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Unveiled at Melrose Place

April 25th, 2010

We finally have Unveiled photos to share with you! They are also many many more on our Facebook Fan Page. The day went beautifully: warm weather, smooth sailing, and sweet couples. Unveiled (a premier wedding show) was filled with top Los Angeles wedding vendors from planners, bakers, florists, caterers, designers, beauty artists, to caterers.

We loved having both of our divisions featured at Unveiled: Cassandra & Company (our full and partial planning service) and Beautiful Day: Wedding Planing Made Simple (our answer to “day of” planning). We highlighted our company colors chocolate brown and blush pink while keeping it simple, yet fun (outdoor Sunday casual atmosphere). Couples were able to meet our team in person and learn about our services first hand!

We had a bevy of Organic Rose Soda Pops complete with retro Striped Straws to help our guests cool off from the warm weather. Our monogrammed Pink Suckers went home in each brides gift bags. They were such a hit! You can tailor these items to your wedding style and they can make great favors. Ask us how we did it! A great DIY project (be ready for some labor!)

We absolutely loved hearing how couples are coming along in their planning process and were happy to share some wisdom and tips.

Of course, a wedding event cannot be complete without champagne and cake tasting! Jamaica’s Cakes definitely pleased our taste buds. We can’t wait to see what Jamaica does for our May wedding!

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“To Have & To Host” Registry

April 24th, 2010

We recently received this mailer in our inbox and couldn’t help but see what else this Online Bridal Registry had to offer! We loved the Love is Sweet Knife Set ($150) and the Silhouette plates  ($75-$80)in the bottom row below. When we weren’t able to find the plates on their site, we got a little discouraged and decided to email them on where we can find them! Sure enough, they are To Have & To Host’s most exclusive item and are custom made by the designer. The company’s representative, Chantalle, mentioned our brides were purchasing the custom plates for their reception dinner and then were given to the guests as favors later in the evening.

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Calling all 2011 Brides!

April 23rd, 2010

Calling all 2011 Brides…

Now is the time to check out the new styles from this years NYC Bridal runway! For a limited time designers like Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera and Badgley Mischka are sending their trunks on tour. In case you find the difference between “trunk shows” and “samples sales confusing (which it certainly can be) the difference is that the “Trunk Shows” are exclusive peaks at gowns that have yet to hit stores. At this point you’ll see the newest styles, try them on and place your order (if you are ready). They usually come to each store for a just few days and then “POOF” they are gone for at least a few months. These “sample sales” are great for brides with ample time to think about their wedding and the see stuff before ordering. If your heart flutters and you are certain, place your order. You may very well be one of the first brides to wear one of the new looks!

If you’re wedding is coming up in the next six months, skip, I repeat SKIP these shows as orders may not be fulfilled in time and we want to make sure your dream dress is ready for you, when you are ready for it! You can also look out for “sample sales” which are dresses that have been around for at least a season and either are being phased out or have been tried on and are ready to be refreshed.

Here are some dates to put into your calendar if you want to see some HOT off the runway beauties!

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San Francisco E-Session

April 18th, 2010

Have we mentioned how much we love our couples lately? They are infectious, inspiring and gorgeous! Check out our love birds Sade & Nick  in San Francisco, out for their engagement session with up and coming photographer Joyce Loo. Joyce was fantastic and even scouted out the locations beforehand. At first, Sade was nervous and anxious because it was suppose to rain all weekend, however it turned out to be a beautiful, no cloud in the sky Saturday afternoon. They took to the streets of San Francisco and the amazing Golden Gate Bridge made for a perfect background. We are looking forward to their wedding this Summer at the Beverly Wilshire.

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Our table at the Heath Wedding Lounge!

April 17th, 2010

We were thrilled to be invited to participate in The Heath Wedding Lounge last month. Heath provides an urban earthenware tabletop collection that will work for everyday and so many occasions. For our couples who are hesitant to register for china, for lack of want or need, this may just be the destination for you. All of their designs are created as close to home as possible (if home is So. Cal.). With a rich history to draw from we took a simple modern approach to create this table fit for day or night with a sustainable succulent centerpiece by Gilly Flowers. Tasty bites from Heirloom-LA Catering, flattering photos from Paper Whites, our girls from Fiore Beauty and a fellow Martha alum Peggy from Blue Pool Road joined us for a casual Sunday afternoon “open house”, which attracted many local brides that bounced to the beat of our cool CD mixes provided by none other than the fab crew at The Flash Dance. Oh, if only every Sunday were such a pleasure. (P.S. Love Note: We’d love more photos… anyone out there with shots, please send them our way!)

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