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HELLO 2011!

You’re looking good! We started this year with a Snap.

Crackle. Pop! New Year Party on

January 19 and it was a huge success!

We feel truly blessed to have so many

wonderful and talented friends in the

wedding industry. Thank you to

all the generous event sponsors

for supporting us and most of all,

thank you to all of you for

celebrating with us! We want to

thank Gloria McCune of Grand

Engagements for planning such an

awesome party for us. We couldn’t

have done it without you. And thank

you Melissa Selmanson from Avia Hotel

for accommodating all our needs and

being so fun and easy to work with.

We were going to push the party

coverage until the next issue, but

we just couldn’t wait that long and

we know you guys are super excited

to see all the amazing tablescapes

from the 2011 Design Challenge! So

make sure you check out all the deets

from the party in this issue.

This year we had a panel of elite

judges from the wedding industry to

pick our winner. We were honored to

have Jasmine Star of Jasmine Star

Photography, Summer of

GreyLikesWeddings.com, Jen of

GreenWeddingShoes.com, Leila of Be

Inspired PR, Carissa of JL Designs, and

Jenn of HostessWithTheMostess.com

and their expertise to decide the most

deserving winner, who won the $900

check and a photoshoot with Jasmine

Star. It proved to be one of the most

difficult decisions to make with all the

excellent tablescape designs, but one

team came up on top. Congrats to

our Design Challenge winner,

Nancy Park of So Happi Together,

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L E T T E R from the E D I TO R S

Jane Jeon of Olive Hue Paper, and

Cindy Park of Floral Elements. The

guests also got to vote for their favor-

ite. The People’s Fave Award goes to

Brooke Keegan’s team! We were once

again blown away by the teams! Don’t

forget to check out the people behind

the tablescape designs in the article on

page 24.

We wanted to start the year on a

clean slate with a “White” issue.

In this issue, we featured an intimate

black and white wedding in Big Sur, a

wedding style created on Cloud 9, and

a fun bridal shower blowout for a bride

and her girlfriends. We’ve put together

creative DIY ideas by crafty bloggers

and picked out our favorite cool fonts

to use for your wedding. Also don’t miss

Katie’s recommendations on white sand

beach resorts to consider for your

honeymoon. Join us in welcoming

our newest wedding expert, Yifat

Oren, a celebrity wedding planner,

to help answer your questions about

anything wedding-related. We are

very excited to have her on board!

We also added our special Tear

Jerker edition to this issue. Thank

you to all who submitted their special

moments to us. It was hard not to cry!

We hope you take time to just pause

and enjoy these precious images and

videos captured by you. You might

want to grab a box of tissue while

you’re at it.

We have a lot of fun things planned

for this year. You will notice already

a little face lift in this issue. Expect to

see much more from us and more

connecting with all of our engaged

couples! Here’s a little clue of one

big event that we’re planning for our

engaged couples, one word, shopping!

You won’t want to miss it! For now,

enjoy this issue and have a

poppin’ new year!

LOVE,

henny &lucia

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T A B L E

F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 1 1

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In Every Issue

of CONTENTS

02 EDITOR’S LETTER

06 CONTRIBUTORS

38 Q & A YIFAT OREN

44 ASK KATIE

a wedding st y le ins pi red by the feel ing of being on CLOUD 9

Features + Inspiration

07 SNAP CRACKLE POP!

it’s a new year party. come celebrate 2011 with us.

24 2011 DESIGN

CHALLENGE

the top wedding vendors of southern california team up to bring out their mad design skills

42 2011 WEDDING

PREDICTIONS & TRENDS

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Features + Inspiration

Features + Inspiration

52 FONTS ROUND UP

a collection of fresh and free fonts to use for your wedding

54 CHEEKY MODERN

midcentury modern with accents of white

92 BRIDAL SHOWER BLOWOUT!

a girl’s day out at the drybar

148 DIY WHITE IDEAS

twigs & thistle lucky & lovely

1:00 pmCut cake!

40

Real Weddings

72 BRIAN & COURTNEY

modern and colorful

126 CHARMAINE & DEREK

rustic modern in big sur and a bowlception

Shop + Style

46 WHITE AND POPS OF COLOR

thoughtful day

48 WHITE, GRAPHIC, AND RUSTIC

tokketok letterpress

50 WHITE AND WOOD

oscar + emma

Fresh Vendors

162 SWEET EMILIA JANE

event design & coordination

168 HONEY BEE SWEETERIE

sweets and desserts

172 MY BRIDE STORY

event design & coordination

182 PRIMARY PETALS

floral design

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friends A N D C O N T R I B U TO R S

YIFAT ORENYIFAT OREN ASSOCIATES

event planner

VANESSA VAN WIERENALCHEMY FINE EVENTS

designer & stylist

JOKE VANDE GAERTOKKETOK

letterpress studio

ERICA MILLERTHOUGHTFUL DAY

designer

KARLY DEPEWOSCAR & EMMA

designer

EMILIASWEET EMILIA JANE

planner & stylist

RAYA CARLISLERAYA CARLISLE

PHOTOGRAPHY

photog rapher

ALLI WEBBTHE DRY BAR

president

ESTHER KIMMY BRIDE STORY

planner & designer

ERICA BEUKELMAN10.11 MAKEUP

makeup & hair stylist

JA TECSONJA TECSON

PHOTOGRAPHY

photog rapher

JESI HAACKJESI HAACK DESIGN

planner and designer

JILL THOMASJILL THOMAS

PHOTOGRAPHY

wedding photog rapher

SHELBY NOLANGREEN LEAF DESIGNS

floral designer

JENI MAUSFOUND RENTALS

owner

AMBER MOONPITBULLS AND POSIES

designer

KATHLEENTWIGS & THISTLE

designer and blogger

SAMUEL LIPPKESAMUEL LIPPKE STUDIOS

photog rapher

GLORIA MCCUNEGRAND ENGANGEMENTS

events planner

LEILA KHALILBE INSPIRED PR

wedding publicist

JEN CAMPBELLGREEN WEDDING SHOES

blogger & stylist

SUMMER WATKINSGREY LIKES WEDDINGS

blogger and stylist

JASMINE STARJASMINE STAR

PHOTOGRAPHY

photog rapher

CARISSA JONESJL DESIGNS

floral designer

MAI OLIVOSHOP RUCHE

owner

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YIFAT ORENYIFAT OREN ASSOCIATES

event planner

VANESSA VAN WIERENALCHEMY FINE EVENTS

designer & stylist

JOKE VANDE GAERTOKKETOK

letterpress studio

ERICA MILLERTHOUGHTFUL DAY

designer

KARLY DEPEWOSCAR & EMMA

designer

EMILIASWEET EMILIA JANE

planner & stylist

RAYA CARLISLERAYA CARLISLE

PHOTOGRAPHY

photog rapher

ALLI WEBBTHE DRY BAR

president

ESTHER KIMMY BRIDE STORY

planner & designer

ERICA BEUKELMAN10.11 MAKEUP

makeup & hair stylist

JA TECSONJA TECSON

PHOTOGRAPHY

photog rapher

JESI HAACKJESI HAACK DESIGN

planner and designer

JILL THOMASJILL THOMAS

PHOTOGRAPHY

wedding photog rapher

SHELBY NOLANGREEN LEAF DESIGNS

floral designer

JENI MAUSFOUND RENTALS

owner

AMBER MOONPITBULLS AND POSIES

designer

KATHLEENTWIGS & THISTLE

designer and blogger

SAMUEL LIPPKESAMUEL LIPPKE STUDIOS

photog rapher

GLORIA MCCUNEGRAND ENGANGEMENTS

events planner

LEILA KHALILBE INSPIRED PR

wedding publicist

MELINDA PILIGIANCAKE GOODNESS

cake designer

EURI & KENDRAFLEURETICA

floral designers

KIRA GRINBERGKIRA GRINBERB

PHOTOGRAPHY

photog rapher

MELODY BRANDONSWEET AND SAUCY SHOP

owner & cake designer

JAMIEDESERT FETE &

CACTUS & QUAIL

blogger and designer

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As we enter another new year, we invited brides, grooms, wedding

professionals and our friends and family to

the Utterly Engaged 2nd Annual New Year

Party to rise and shine to 2011. The theme

Snap. Crackle. Pop! inspired us to start

the new year with a poppin’ good time.

The modern and highly-polished Avia

Hotel in Long Beach was the perfect

setting for the party, with indoor reception

areas and an outdoor hardwood deck

courtyard complete with fire pit, where

guests can mix and mingle.

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As we enter another new year, we invited brides, grooms, wedding

professionals and our friends and family to

the Utterly Engaged 2nd Annual New Year

Party to rise and shine to 2011. The theme

Snap. Crackle. Pop! inspired us to start

the new year with a poppin’ good time.

The modern and highly-polished Avia

Hotel in Long Beach was the perfect

setting for the party, with indoor reception

areas and an outdoor hardwood deck

courtyard complete with fire pit, where

guests can mix and mingle.

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The chefs at Avia created

breakfast-inspired hors

d’oeuvres, such as Salmon

Canapés, Neapolitan Pancakes,

Bacon Maple French Toast,

and South Western Tostada,

especially for the party.

With a full cast of amazing

vendors sponsoring the event,

the party guests were in for a

treat. Dough a Deer served their

specialty mini donuts and milk

shots, Honey Bee Sweeterie had

a full array of mini cupcakes,

cake pops brownies, and

chocolate-covered pretzel sticks,

and Sweet Lucie’s scooped up

organic ice cream with the debut

of their new cereal flavors.

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The chefs at Avia created

breakfast-inspired hors

d’oeuvres, such as Salmon

Canapés, Neapolitan Pancakes,

Bacon Maple French Toast,

and South Western Tostada,

especially for the party.

With a full cast of amazing

vendors sponsoring the event,

the party guests were in for a

treat. Dough a Deer served their

specialty mini donuts and milk

shots, Honey Bee Sweeterie had

a full array of mini cupcakes,

cake pops brownies, and

chocolate-covered pretzel sticks,

and Sweet Lucie’s scooped up

organic ice cream with the debut

of their new cereal flavors.

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To set the tone for the New

Year, we dedicated a wall for

Note to Self , sponsored by

Envelopments , where guests

can write on postcards a little

note to their future self and put

them in the envelopes on the

wall. When 2012 rolls around,

they will get a little surprise

in the mail when they receive

these postcards from their past.

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To set the tone for the New

Year, we dedicated a wall for

Note to Self , sponsored by

Envelopments , where guests

can write on postcards a little

note to their future self and put

them in the envelopes on the

wall. When 2012 rolls around,

they will get a little surprise

in the mail when they receive

these postcards from their past.

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Photocube was there to

capture funny moments

in the booth, transformed

into a pillow fight zone by

Jesi Haack, DJ Bandoma

from Playtime Attractions

kept the party going and

Kara from Grand Avenue

Salon added hair tinsels

to our guests’ hair to

make them glitterrific.

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Photocube was there to

capture funny moments

in the booth, transformed

into a pillow fight zone by

Jesi Haack, DJ Bandoma

from Playtime Attractions

kept the party going and

Kara from Grand Avenue

Salon added hair tinsels

to our guests’ hair to

make them glitterrific.

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We also showcased our 2nd Annual Design

Challenge for Wedding Professionals

where 9 talented teams came together

to accept the challenge to create a

tablescape that conveys the theme of the

party within a $150 budget.

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We also showcased our 2nd Annual Design

Challenge for Wedding Professionals

where 9 talented teams came together

to accept the challenge to create a

tablescape that conveys the theme of the

party within a $150 budget.

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Also, congratulations to

Brooke Keegan Weddings

and Events for winning the

People’s Fave Awards that

night. Thanks to Classic Party

Rentals for providing the

chairs and La Tavola Linens

for the linens used by the

Design Challenge teams.

This year, we invited a panel

of elite judges from the

wedding industry to decide

the winner of the challenge.

The decision has proved to

be one of the most difficult

decisions to make with so

many unique and creative

ideas on the table, but

one team came up on top.

Congratulations to Nancy

Park of So Happi Together ,

Cindy Park of Floral

Elements and Jane Jeon of

Olive Hue Paper for winning

the 2011 Design Challenge and

a $900 check! Watch for their

photoshoot with Jasmine Star

in our next issue.

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Also, congratulations to

Brooke Keegan Weddings

and Events for winning the

People’s Fave Awards that

night. Thanks to Classic Party

Rentals for providing the

chairs and La Tavola Linens

for the linens used by the

Design Challenge teams.

This year, we invited a panel

of elite judges from the

wedding industry to decide

the winner of the challenge.

The decision has proved to

be one of the most difficult

decisions to make with so

many unique and creative

ideas on the table, but

one team came up on top.

Congratulations to Nancy

Park of So Happi Together ,

Cindy Park of Floral

Elements and Jane Jeon of

Olive Hue Paper for winning

the 2011 Design Challenge and

a $900 check! Watch for their

photoshoot with Jasmine Star

in our next issue.

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At the end of the night,

guests got to take home mini

pink donut boxes filled with

popchips and other goodies.

The Snap. Crackle. Pop! New Year Party was a huge success because of all the generous help and

support from our sponsors. Special thanks to Gloria McCune of Grand Engagements for planning

such an amazing party and for our UE gobo! Also thank you Samuel Lippke for capturing the

essence of the party so well, Melissa Selmanson of Avia Hotel for being so wonderful to work

with and for the excellent venue, Invisible Touch Events for the mood lighting, Jennie from Kelly

Zhang for beautifying us, Candice Maloney of De-Lovely Events for helping us before the party,

James Bennett and Nadine Sandeluss of Firefly Group Events for helping us with pre-party

preps, set up and the registration, and our awesome interns, Connie Lyu and Lauren Marino for

all the hard work! Most of all, thank you to all our guests who’ve come to celebrate with us and

making this party so much fun to host. We love you!

EVENT SPONSORS LEVEL 2SPONSORS

LEVEL 1 SPONSORSAlders Photography

Cakewalk Desserts

Jennifer Jasso Photography

Joel Llacar Photography

Luxe Event Rentals

Smetona Photography

GOODIE BAG SPONSORS

Classic Party Rentals

Double-sided Tape

Grand Engagements

popchips

Robert Espinosa of Artistry

Smetona Photo

TINSEL HAIR BY KARA

Please support our generous sponsors!

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At the end of the night,

guests got to take home mini

pink donut boxes filled with

popchips and other goodies.

The Snap. Crackle. Pop! New Year Party was a huge success because of all the generous help and

support from our sponsors. Special thanks to Gloria McCune of Grand Engagements for planning

such an amazing party and for our UE gobo! Also thank you Samuel Lippke for capturing the

essence of the party so well, Melissa Selmanson of Avia Hotel for being so wonderful to work

with and for the excellent venue, Invisible Touch Events for the mood lighting, Jennie from Kelly

Zhang for beautifying us, Candice Maloney of De-Lovely Events for helping us before the party,

James Bennett and Nadine Sandeluss of Firefly Group Events for helping us with pre-party

preps, set up and the registration, and our awesome interns, Connie Lyu and Lauren Marino for

all the hard work! Most of all, thank you to all our guests who’ve come to celebrate with us and

making this party so much fun to host. We love you!

EVENT SPONSORS LEVEL 2SPONSORS

LEVEL 1 SPONSORSAlders Photography

Cakewalk Desserts

Jennifer Jasso Photography

Joel Llacar Photography

Luxe Event Rentals

Smetona Photography

GOODIE BAG SPONSORS

Classic Party Rentals

Double-sided Tape

Grand Engagements

popchips

Robert Espinosa of Artistry

Smetona Photo

TINSEL HAIR BY KARA

Please support our generous sponsors!

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2 0 1 1DESIGN CHALLENGE

WINNER!

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L O V EW I T HA P O P O F

P I N K !NANCY PARK OF SO HAPPI T O G E T H E R

J A N E J E O N OF OLIVE HUE

C I N DY PA R K O F F LO R A L E L E M E N T S

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A W A R DFA V EPEOPLE’S

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T E A M

BROOKEKEEGANW E D D I N G S

& E V E N T S

BROOKE KEEGAN

VIRGINIA KIRWAN

of Brooke Keegan Wedding & Events

KARLA FLORES

WILL FLORES

of Elegant by Design

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Lucia

A W A R DCHOICEE D I T O R S

T E A M

THE ANATOMY OF SPARKLERSmai hoang ito BUNCH STUDIO

laurie I BELEIVE IT’S CAKE

olivia wu ZOIE EVENTS

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T E A M

SPARKILICIOUSdesiree patterson GOOD GRACIOUS!

joanna park FLORAL SENSE

katrina centeno CALLIGRAPHY KATRINA

linda ly GRAND SOIREES EVENT

DESIGN & COORDINATION

lindsey sinatra A WISH AND A WHISK

therese hernando WHIMSICAL DESIGNS

Henny

A W A R DCHOICEE D I T O R S

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T E A M

POSH PASTEL POP ART

vanesssa van wieren ALCHEMY FINE EVENTS

tam ashworth ISARI FLOWERS

mary lallande JAY’S CATERING

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T E A M

PRIMARY PETALS

AND TUSSSK

samantha santana PRIMARY PETALS

jehoaddan kulakoff TUSSSK

james livelyholly santanamary lively

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T E A M

MODERN

RUSTIC

WINTER

adrienne coerperCUSTOM PROGRAMS

paula vasin BLISS BLOSSOMS

diane klumb

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T E A M

CREATIVE SPICE

tatiana el-khouri & anisa el-khouriCREATIVE FORCE FLORAL

dannelle hairston & karina orzcoSUGAR AND SPICE EVENT DESIGN

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T E A M

POP WEDDING

meghan shrinderle & katie webbINTERTWINED EVENTS

amy schoenbaum BRIDE & BLOOM FLORALS

erica o’brien ERICA O’BRIEN CAKES

jordan peister MINTWICH DESIGN

henry chen HENRY CHEN PHOTOGRAPHY

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POP Wedding!

Drawing inspiration from a snap of a photograph, crackle of a daring art movement, and a pop of color, this tablescape captures our couple’s true love story and begins their tale of happily ever after. Our fun-loving couple met by chance while observing a picture at the OC Museum of Art. Pop art pictures from Roy Lichtenstein became the backdrop of their first date and continues to inspire their romance, and today, their wedding!

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A D V E R T I S M E N T

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“At the best parties, you don’t see everything at once.The more time you spend in them, the more you discover.”

GET YOUR ANSWERS FROM

Yifat Orena celebrity wedding planner

When you’re a bride planning a wedding for the

first time, sometimes you come across a situation

where you wish you have a trusted person you can

go to for your answers. Maybe you need a second

opinion on whether you’ve picked the right dress

for your venue, or what kind of music to play to

create the mood you’re looking for.

Starting with this issue, Yifat Oren, our newest

wedding expert and celebrity wedding planner,

will be answering YOUR questions about anything

wedding-related and giving you her take on the

topic. Her exquisite style and invaluable knowledge

and experience in wedding planning is going to be

a great addition to the magazine.

So we encourage you to take advantage of this

great opportunity to have a celebrity wedding

planner help you with your wedding planning.

Giveaway! + = $100,000 wedding of your dreams*

Enter the Crate and Barrel 2nd Annual Ultimate Wedding Contest for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win

the wedding of your dreams – designed by celebrity wedding planner, Yifat Oren, valued at over $100,000!

*Utterly Engaged has no relation to this giveaway.

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“At the best parties, you don’t see everything at once.The more time you spend in them, the more you discover.”

GET YOUR ANSWERS FROM

Yifat Orena celebrity wedding planner

When you’re a bride planning a wedding for the

first time, sometimes you come across a situation

where you wish you have a trusted person you can

go to for your answers. Maybe you need a second

opinion on whether you’ve picked the right dress

for your venue, or what kind of music to play to

create the mood you’re looking for.

Starting with this issue, Yifat Oren, our newest

wedding expert and celebrity wedding planner,

will be answering YOUR questions about anything

wedding-related and giving you her take on the

topic. Her exquisite style and invaluable knowledge

and experience in wedding planning is going to be

a great addition to the magazine.

So we encourage you to take advantage of this

great opportunity to have a celebrity wedding

planner help you with your wedding planning.

Giveaway! + = $100,000 wedding of your dreams*

Enter the Crate and Barrel 2nd Annual Ultimate Wedding Contest for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win

the wedding of your dreams – designed by celebrity wedding planner, Yifat Oren, valued at over $100,000!

*Utterly Engaged has no relation to this giveaway.

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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California

for more than 12 years, Yifat Oren &

Associates provides a full range of

event services to a discerning clientele.

Yifat and her team create exquisite

events, masterfully produced and

distinctively designed. Defined by grace

and impeccable attention to detail,

the company has garnered widespread

praise from media, industry experts and

high-profile clients. Media coverage

of Yifat includes feature articles in:

People, InStyle, Vogue, Town & Country,

W, Angeleno, Redbook, Modern Bride,

Brides, Martha Stewart, Wall Street

Journal, New York Times and Los

Angeles Times.

Yifat ’s innate sense of style and abil ity

to translate concept into real ity have

elevated her to the top of her f ield.

Highly knowledgeable and possessing

an extraordinary commitment to

excel lence, Yifat has the unique abi l ity

to create completely personalized,

unforgettable events with refinement

and tasteful restraint.

With extensive experience in food styling,

lighting and floral design, fabric treatment,

space planning and technical production,

Yifat Oren and her seasoned staff design

and flawlessly manage every aspect of an

event. Repeatedly acknowledged by her

peers and the press as an innovator of

industry trends, Yifat and her staff take

pride in intently listening to each client

and designing an event that underscores

taste and individuality.

WHO IS YIFAT?

Where should brides start when they are planning their wedding?Online, where else?! You have clearly found your

way to the multitude of wedding resources available

online if you are reading this. When I first started

my business, the world wide web was not used by

businesses or consumers (hard to imagine today, but it

is not that long ago, believe it or not), so brides turned

to magazines. Today there are fewer magazines in

print but many blogs and websites that offer valuable

information, exciting inspiration and hours of perusing.

Other than getting inspired and dreaming about this

most spectacular day, whatever that may mean to you,

there are a few things that are important to consider:

1. Your Budget. Now, many times I have clients call

and say that they are not sure what their budget

is because they don’t know how much things cost.

That makes perfect sense. Unless you or your

families have gone down this path before, you

probably won’t have an idea. It is however a good

idea to have this conversation somewhat early with

your families and get some kind of ballpark.

2. Your Guest List. This item, of course, affects the

number one item, budget. Start a preliminary list.

Ask your parents for their wish list and see what

you come up with. It may need to be trimmed, or it

may be just right. This is also important because it

affects your search for a location. For example, a

space that fits 200 guests may be too cavernous for

100 guests and clearly wouldn’t work the other way

around either.

3. Your Date . If you’re pretty open to Fall 2011,

rather than, September 17, it will be easier to find

a location. Make sure close family and important

friends have no major conflicts.

Lastly, if you are planning on hiring a wedding

planner, my recommendation would be to get them

involved sooner rather than later as they can help

you with all of the above. They will put together a

preliminary budget for you to consider and help you

with location scouting. They have the inside scoop

on locations and what works for one person may not

work for another, so this will help you narrow down

your search, and save you valuable time.

What are your top 5 wedding trends predictions for 2011?

1. ColorPantone chose a pink for the

color of 2011, but I choose coral.

I love it and I love combining it

with greige (grey & beige).

2. Understated OverstatedDo have a spectacular wedding, but don’t be offensive

in your choices in today’s economic climate, some

of your guests may not be as fortunate, but they will

enjoy a well thought out event.

3. Grooms cakes are back.I love this tradition. Remember the bleeding armadillo

cake from Steel Magnolias? The wilder the cake, the

better the stories!

4. Feminine and layered dresses

5. Non-matching bridesmaid dresses.This has been going on for sometime but I am officially

declaring it a trend as almost no one is having

matching dresses at this point, and that’s a good thing!

Have a question about your wedding? Email your questions to askyifat@utterlyengaged.com. J.CREW

U T T E R LY ENGAGED | 41

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California

for more than 12 years, Yifat Oren &

Associates provides a full range of

event services to a discerning clientele.

Yifat and her team create exquisite

events, masterfully produced and

distinctively designed. Defined by grace

and impeccable attention to detail,

the company has garnered widespread

praise from media, industry experts and

high-profile clients. Media coverage

of Yifat includes feature articles in:

People, InStyle, Vogue, Town & Country,

W, Angeleno, Redbook, Modern Bride,

Brides, Martha Stewart, Wall Street

Journal, New York Times and Los

Angeles Times.

Yifat ’s innate sense of style and abil ity

to translate concept into real ity have

elevated her to the top of her f ield.

Highly knowledgeable and possessing

an extraordinary commitment to

excel lence, Yifat has the unique abi l ity

to create completely personalized,

unforgettable events with refinement

and tasteful restraint.

With extensive experience in food styling,

lighting and floral design, fabric treatment,

space planning and technical production,

Yifat Oren and her seasoned staff design

and flawlessly manage every aspect of an

event. Repeatedly acknowledged by her

peers and the press as an innovator of

industry trends, Yifat and her staff take

pride in intently listening to each client

and designing an event that underscores

taste and individuality.

WHO IS YIFAT?

Where should brides start when they are planning their wedding?Online, where else?! You have clearly found your

way to the multitude of wedding resources available

online if you are reading this. When I first started

my business, the world wide web was not used by

businesses or consumers (hard to imagine today, but it

is not that long ago, believe it or not), so brides turned

to magazines. Today there are fewer magazines in

print but many blogs and websites that offer valuable

information, exciting inspiration and hours of perusing.

Other than getting inspired and dreaming about this

most spectacular day, whatever that may mean to you,

there are a few things that are important to consider:

1. Your Budget. Now, many times I have clients call

and say that they are not sure what their budget

is because they don’t know how much things cost.

That makes perfect sense. Unless you or your

families have gone down this path before, you

probably won’t have an idea. It is however a good

idea to have this conversation somewhat early with

your families and get some kind of ballpark.

2. Your Guest List. This item, of course, affects the

number one item, budget. Start a preliminary list.

Ask your parents for their wish list and see what

you come up with. It may need to be trimmed, or it

may be just right. This is also important because it

affects your search for a location. For example, a

space that fits 200 guests may be too cavernous for

100 guests and clearly wouldn’t work the other way

around either.

3. Your Date . If you’re pretty open to Fall 2011,

rather than, September 17, it will be easier to find

a location. Make sure close family and important

friends have no major conflicts.

Lastly, if you are planning on hiring a wedding

planner, my recommendation would be to get them

involved sooner rather than later as they can help

you with all of the above. They will put together a

preliminary budget for you to consider and help you

with location scouting. They have the inside scoop

on locations and what works for one person may not

work for another, so this will help you narrow down

your search, and save you valuable time.

What are your top 5 wedding trends predictions for 2011?

1. ColorPantone chose a pink for the

color of 2011, but I choose coral.

I love it and I love combining it

with greige (grey & beige).

2. Understated OverstatedDo have a spectacular wedding, but don’t be offensive

in your choices in today’s economic climate, some

of your guests may not be as fortunate, but they will

enjoy a well thought out event.

3. Grooms cakes are back.I love this tradition. Remember the bleeding armadillo

cake from Steel Magnolias? The wilder the cake, the

better the stories!

4. Feminine and layered dresses

5. Non-matching bridesmaid dresses.This has been going on for sometime but I am officially

declaring it a trend as almost no one is having

matching dresses at this point, and that’s a good thing!

Have a question about your wedding? Email your questions to askyifat@utterlyengaged.com. J.CREW

42 | ISSUE No.014

U T T E R LY ENGAGED | 43

44 | ISSUE No.014

With winter in full swing for m

any of you I’m sure

you’ve caught yourself dayd

reaming about warmer

climates more than once. A tropical is

land getaway

couldn’t sound more perfect – w

hite sandy beaches,

sparkling blue water and days spent ba

sking under

the warm sun. In keeping with the th

eme of the

issue I’ve rounded up some of the world

’s most picturesque

white sandy beaches that w

ill have you finally making a

decision about your honeym

oon destination or looking t

o

see how early you can take 

your next vacation. Feel free

 to

taemtcatnoc askkatie@utterlyengaged.com

 if you need help

planning your honeymoon!

� Katie

THE MALDIVES in the Indian Ocean� The weather in the Maldives is utterly perfect

– sunny days, breezy nights, and breathtaking

sunsets.

� Swim among thousands of coral reefs and

underwater species in crystal clear water.

� Go on a night reef fishing trip and catch dinner

while the sun sets. Mix in a little competition and

see who can catch the most fish!

WHERE TO STAY:

� Cocoa Island is a very small private island resort.

� The villas and suites are traditional fishing boats

right over the water with steps that take you right

into the shallow water

ANGUILLA in the Caribbean� Blinding white sand and tranquil waters that range from

aquamarine to cobalt blue make Anguilla and its 33

beaches a picturesque destination.

� Accessible only by boat, Little Bay is surrounded

by steep cliffs and secluded beaches - perfect for

privacy.

� Enjoy spa treatments on the beach with ocean

front views.

WHERE TO STAY:

� Viceroy Anguilla is a gorgeous hotel designed by the

incredibly talented Kelly Wearstler

� Opt for the Ocean View Studio Suite and you can

enjoy the amazing views from your own private

plunge pool!

BORACAY in the Philippines� Puka Beach is exactly what you would expect of a tropical

island - white sand, crystal blue water, and relatively empty.

� Visit Ariel’s Point cliff diving, snorkeling, and paddling

among volcanic caves, forests, and remote beaches.

� Head off the beaten path on a horse ride through native

villages and unspoiled scenery.

WHERE TO STAY:

� Discovery Shores is a white hotel sitting on an equally white sand beach

� Suites have large floor to ceiling windows to admire the incredible views

MAROMA BEACH on the coast of theYucatan Peninsula in Mexico� Although this resort hideaway is tucked away from crowds of

spring breakers, it is a short distance from Playa del Carmen

which has shopping, live music, and fun beach bars.

� The world’s second largest barrier reef lies right off-shore and

is perfect for snorkeling.

� Visit nearby Mayan ruins, swim among dolphins, go cave

diving, or take a jungle river cruise.

WHERE TO STAY:

� Rosewood Mayakoba is located on a mile of white-sand

beach and is surrounded by crystal clear lagoons and a

mangrove jungle

� Every suite has a private plunge pool and many of the suites

sit right on the lagoon, complete with your own boat dock!

U T T E R LY ENGAGED | 45

With winter in full swing for m

any of you I’m sure

you’ve caught yourself dayd

reaming about warmer

climates more than once. A tropical is

land getaway

couldn’t sound more perfect – w

hite sandy beaches,

sparkling blue water and days spent ba

sking under

the warm sun. In keeping with the th

eme of the

issue I’ve rounded up some of the world

’s most picturesque

white sandy beaches that w

ill have you finally making a

decision about your honeym

oon destination or looking t

o

see how early you can take 

your next vacation. Feel free

 to

taemtcatnoc askkatie@utterlyengaged.com

 if you need help

planning your honeymoon!

� Katie

THE MALDIVES in the Indian Ocean� The weather in the Maldives is utterly perfect

– sunny days, breezy nights, and breathtaking

sunsets.

� Swim among thousands of coral reefs and

underwater species in crystal clear water.

� Go on a night reef fishing trip and catch dinner

while the sun sets. Mix in a little competition and

see who can catch the most fish!

WHERE TO STAY:

� Cocoa Island is a very small private island resort.

� The villas and suites are traditional fishing boats

right over the water with steps that take you right

into the shallow water

ANGUILLA in the Caribbean� Blinding white sand and tranquil waters that range from

aquamarine to cobalt blue make Anguilla and its 33

beaches a picturesque destination.

� Accessible only by boat, Little Bay is surrounded

by steep cliffs and secluded beaches - perfect for

privacy.

� Enjoy spa treatments on the beach with ocean

front views.

WHERE TO STAY:

� Viceroy Anguilla is a gorgeous hotel designed by the

incredibly talented Kelly Wearstler

� Opt for the Ocean View Studio Suite and you can

enjoy the amazing views from your own private

plunge pool!

BORACAY in the Philippines� Puka Beach is exactly what you would expect of a tropical

island - white sand, crystal blue water, and relatively empty.

� Visit Ariel’s Point cliff diving, snorkeling, and paddling

among volcanic caves, forests, and remote beaches.

� Head off the beaten path on a horse ride through native

villages and unspoiled scenery.

WHERE TO STAY:

� Discovery Shores is a white hotel sitting on an equally white sand beach

� Suites have large floor to ceiling windows to admire the incredible views

MAROMA BEACH on the coast of theYucatan Peninsula in Mexico� Although this resort hideaway is tucked away from crowds of

spring breakers, it is a short distance from Playa del Carmen

which has shopping, live music, and fun beach bars.

� The world’s second largest barrier reef lies right off-shore and

is perfect for snorkeling.

� Visit nearby Mayan ruins, swim among dolphins, go cave

diving, or take a jungle river cruise.

WHERE TO STAY:

� Rosewood Mayakoba is located on a mile of white-sand

beach and is surrounded by crystal clear lagoons and a

mangrove jungle

� Every suite has a private plunge pool and many of the suites

sit right on the lagoon, complete with your own boat dock!

46 | ISSUE No.014

QUATRE COEUR FLOWERSSoft and feminine flowers in light neutral

colors with subtle placements of bright

and refreshing colors.

ALIX & KELLYJAYNE

WEDDING GOWNsimple and

slim silhouette

J .CREW SELMA DRESSthe lime green will

compliment the

bride’s dress.

SARAH MAGID CAKES organic and delightful

pops of maximal color.

ROOM > INVITE > STYLE

LOEFFLER RANDALL - PAIGEfluorescent green

strappy sandals.

JACOLI & MCALLISTERMINI CAKE PEDESTAL

modern and pop

colored cake stands.

JELLYBEANS BOUTIQUEdesigned by sharon taylor

photography by nathalie bearden

via design*sponge

I N V I TAT I O N & S T Y L E B Y

U T T E R LY ENGAGED | 47

QUATRE COEUR FLOWERSSoft and feminine flowers in light neutral

colors with subtle placements of bright

and refreshing colors.

ALIX & KELLYJAYNE

WEDDING GOWNsimple and

slim silhouette

J .CREW SELMA DRESSthe lime green will

compliment the

bride’s dress.

SARAH MAGID CAKES organic and delightful

pops of maximal color.

ROOM > INVITE > STYLE

LOEFFLER RANDALL - PAIGEfluorescent green

strappy sandals.

JACOLI & MCALLISTERMINI CAKE PEDESTAL

modern and pop

colored cake stands.

JELLYBEANS BOUTIQUEdesigned by sharon taylor

photography by nathalie bearden

via design*sponge

I N V I TAT I O N & S T Y L E B Y

48 | ISSUE No.014

EMERSONMADEmatching hair

accessories

J .CREW BOW MONDE DRESSa dress that

your bridesmaids

can wear again!

PRISCILLA OF BOSTONsimple white dress with just

the right amount of impact

CHELSEA FUSS OF FROLICsimple white frosting cake

made perfect with flowers.

ROOM > INVITE > STYLE

PA P E R G O O D S & S T Y L E B Y

JORDAN FERNEY OF OH HAPPY DAY

gorgeous giant flags to

decorate your wedding venue.

TOP: ELLE DECORSOUTH AFRICA

via iiiinsppired.blogspot.com

U T T E R LY ENGAGED | 49

EMERSONMADEmatching hair

accessories

J .CREW BOW MONDE DRESSa dress that

your bridesmaids

can wear again!

PRISCILLA OF BOSTONsimple white dress with just

the right amount of impact

CHELSEA FUSS OF FROLICsimple white frosting cake

made perfect with flowers.

ROOM > INVITE > STYLE

PA P E R G O O D S & S T Y L E B Y

JORDAN FERNEY OF OH HAPPY DAY

gorgeous giant flags to

decorate your wedding venue.

TOP: ELLE DECORSOUTH AFRICA

via iiiinsppired.blogspot.com

50 | ISSUE No.014

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White is the most the forgotten color

because it’s everywhere and we take

it for granted. Why not play it up a bit

and give white the opportunity to shine

at your wedding. You don’t have to use

it all over, but white can be playful by

using it as an accent color. If done right,

white can add depth, interest, and an

added freshness to any wedding

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56 | ISSUE No.014

weet Emilia Jane imagined a wedding

for a design-savvy couple who drool

over Dwell magazine and daydream of

brunch at The Parker in Palm Springs.

They appreciate great style but never

take themselves too seriously.

The Pearl, known for its “classic, cool

and clever” style and for its “spirited”

night life scene, was the perfect back-

drop for our cheeky, chic couple.

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Of course the prince of cheeky + chic, Mr. Jonathan

Adler, had to be the guiding spirit through the design

process. His love bird salt + pepper shakers were

repurposed as cake toppers and would make a great

addition to the newlyweds’ home after the wedding.

Using the Menagerie collection as a model, vintage

brass animals were spray painted white and used as

paper weights for each guest ’s place card.

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The tables were named

after great mid-century

modern designers and

decorated with modern,

white vases f i l led with

moss + succulents for a

playful , earthy touch.

Love pil lows, inspired

by Adler ’s Mod Love

pil low, adorned vintage

Bertoia chairs.

click here forDIY TUTORIAL

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The pops of colors in the napkins and

dinnerware are reminiscent of the

Adler-design Parker Hotel.

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In l ieu of a guestbook, a metal placemat from IKEA was repurposed

into a board for love notes. An easy DIY project, adhesive magnetic

strips from a craft store were cut and placed on heart shaped note

cards for each guest to write their well wishes with – who else?

– Jonathan Adler pens!

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Mossy letters in modern frames adorned our cake

designed to perfection by The Sweet and Saucy

Shop. A paper garland, mimicking the yellow and

white awning at The Parker, l ined the table.

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S design + coordination SWEET EMILIA JANE www.sweetemiliajane.com

photographyKIRA GRINBERG

www.kiragrinberg.com

floral design SWEET EMILIA JANE

for THE FLORAL LAB www.the florallab.com

paper designCACTUS AND QUAIL

www.cactusandquail.com

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cakeSWEET AND SAUCY

www.sweetandsaucyshop.com

makeupCARISSA FERRERI

www.carissaferreri.com

dress ANNE BARGE from

BLISS BRIDE

www.blissbride.com

modelsKRISTI & NATE

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COU RTN EY & BRIANB R O O K L Y N , N E W Y O R K

B R I G H T. M O D E R N . C O LO R F U L .

From the very beginning stages of

their planning Courtney and Brian

knew that they wanted their wedding

to be bright, modern and colorful.

Inspired by New York itself, vintage

signage, Kate Spade and nautical

elements, they settled on navy blue

and white, accented by white, hot

pink, yellow, kelly green and turquoise.

w rit ten by A L I S O N Z A M O R A

photog ra ph y by M A R G A R E T S I N G E R

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Their invitations were

made up of a story book

that Courtney and Brian

wrote and designed

together to tell the story

of their relationship. There

were 5 parts to the book.

Each part had a story of

a particular stage in their

relationship along with a

postcard-like illustration

to go along with it. The

entire invitation was put

in a folder that contained

all of the the invitation,

RSVP and info card set.

The story booklet was

stitched in, to make it a

perfectly compact and a

keepsake for their family

and friends.

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Their invitations were

made up of a story book

that Courtney and Brian

wrote and designed

together to tell the story

of their relationship. There

were 5 parts to the book.

Each part had a story of

a particular stage in their

relationship along with a

postcard-like illustration

to go along with it. The

entire invitation was put

in a folder that contained

all of the the invitation,

RSVP and info card set.

The story booklet was

stitched in, to make it a

perfectly compact and a

keepsake for their family

and friends.

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each table. They came up with a

few standard designs that were

on al l of the tables, but then each

set of guests got their own set

of buttons that featured inside

jokes, nicknames and the l ike. It

was a nice l itt le surprise for the

guets to f ind once they sat down,

and it certainly got them excited.

KEEPING IT FUN & PERSONAL

Courtney and Brian wanted to

create a fun point of interaction

for the guests as soon as they

arrived at the reception. Rather than

traditional escort cards, they

decided to make individual buttons

for each guest. For an extra dose

of fun they designed a whole slew

of buttons that sat in a dish at

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each table. They came up with a

few standard designs that were

on al l of the tables, but then each

set of guests got their own set

of buttons that featured inside

jokes, nicknames and the l ike. It

was a nice l itt le surprise for the

guets to f ind once they sat down,

and it certainly got them excited.

KEEPING IT FUN & PERSONAL

Courtney and Brian wanted to

create a fun point of interaction

for the guests as soon as they

arrived at the reception. Rather than

traditional escort cards, they

decided to make individual buttons

for each guest. For an extra dose

of fun they designed a whole slew

of buttons that sat in a dish at

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Courtney and Brian loved the idea of making the

guest book more of a conversation. They created

small guest books using simple black sketchbooks

w i t h b l a n k p a g e s , p l a c i n g quest ion prompts

on each cover. Not only did guest enjoy writ ing in

the books, but Courtney and Brian ended up

with fun and creative answers.

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Courtney and Brian loved the idea of making the

guest book more of a conversation. They created

small guest books using simple black sketchbooks

w i t h b l a n k p a g e s , p l a c i n g quest ion prompts

on each cover. Not only did guest enjoy writ ing in

the books, but Courtney and Brian ended up

with fun and creative answers.

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SEND ME A POSTCARD, DROP ME A L INE

Deciding what to give guests as favors was one

of the earl iest and easiest decisions Courtney

a n d B r i a n m a d e d u r i n g t h e i r p l a n n i n g .

Keeping in mind that the majority of their

guests were traveling in to their wedding,

they decided to make each of them a set

of postcards. Each favor contained a pack

of f ive postcards, each featuring a lyric

from a song about New York. They wrapped

the pack of postcards in a yel low bakery

bag and sea led i t w i th a navy and w h i t e

s t r iped r ibbon and custom tag .

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SEND ME A POSTCARD, DROP ME A L INE

Deciding what to give guests as favors was one

of the earl iest and easiest decisions Courtney

a n d B r i a n m a d e d u r i n g t h e i r p l a n n i n g .

Keeping in mind that the majority of their

guests were traveling in to their wedding,

they decided to make each of them a set

of postcards. Each favor contained a pack

of f ive postcards, each featuring a lyric

from a song about New York. They wrapped

the pack of postcards in a yel low bakery

bag and sea led i t w i th a navy and w h i t e

s t r iped r ibbon and custom tag .

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A B U R S T O F C O L O R A N D F L AV O R

Courtney created flags for the cupcakes with

fun sayings. She used a zig-zag punch to cut

them out and attached them to toothpicks

with clear stickers on the back. She also

created i l lustrations of each flavor so that

guests could tel l which they were choosing.

Not only were the cupcakes delicious, but the

cupcake flags were a fun piece of eye candy.

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A B U R S T O F C O L O R A N D F L AV O R

Courtney created flags for the cupcakes with

fun sayings. She used a zig-zag punch to cut

them out and attached them to toothpicks

with clear stickers on the back. She also

created i l lustrations of each flavor so that

guests could tel l which they were choosing.

Not only were the cupcakes delicious, but the

cupcake flags were a fun piece of eye candy.

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CEREMONY & RECEPTION LOCATIONBattery Gardens, New York, NY www.batterygardens.com

PHOTOGRAPHERUnusually Fine, Brooklyn, NYwww.unusuallyfine.com

INVITATION & PAPER DESIGNERSeamless Paperie (the bride), Astoria, NYwww.seamlesspaperie.com

FLORAL DESIGNERBlossom and Branch, Brooklyn, NYwww.blossomandbranch.com

RENTALS (chairs, tables, linens, silverware, glassware)Classic Party Rentals, New York, NYwww.classicpartyrentals.com

CAKE DESIGNERCupcake Stop, Brooklyn, NYwww.cupcakestop.com

CEREMONY & RECEPTION MUSICAbsolute Entertainmentabsolute4entertainment.com/index.htm

V E N D O RS

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CEREMONY & RECEPTION LOCATIONBattery Gardens, New York, NY www.batterygardens.com

PHOTOGRAPHERUnusually Fine, Brooklyn, NYwww.unusuallyfine.com

INVITATION & PAPER DESIGNERSeamless Paperie (the bride), Astoria, NYwww.seamlesspaperie.com

FLORAL DESIGNERBlossom and Branch, Brooklyn, NYwww.blossomandbranch.com

RENTALS (chairs, tables, linens, silverware, glassware)Classic Party Rentals, New York, NYwww.classicpartyrentals.com

CAKE DESIGNERCupcake Stop, Brooklyn, NYwww.cupcakestop.com

CEREMONY & RECEPTION MUSICAbsolute Entertainmentabsolute4entertainment.com/index.htm

V E N D O RS

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BRIDAL SHOWER

BLOWOUT

10:00 AM The girls set up at drybar

10:30 AM Erin “Miss Bride” arrives

10:45 AM Let the Blow Out begin!

12:00 PM Sip, Nibble & Chat

12:30 PM Shower Erin with gifts

1:o0 PM Cut cake!

1:30 PM Head out for a surprisenail fest & DIY session

Erin’s big day is fast approaching and the girls can

use a little blowout day. So they head to the drybar

for a Bridal Shower Blowout where their hair get

coiffed and curled, and the bride gets pampered.

photog ra ph y by JA TECSON

GIRLS’ DAY OUT!..............................

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BRIDAL SHOWER

BLOWOUT

10:00 AM The girls set up at drybar

10:30 AM Erin “Miss Bride” arrives

10:45 AM Let the Blow Out begin!

12:00 PM Sip, Nibble & Chat

12:30 PM Shower Erin with gifts

1:o0 PM Cut cake!

1:30 PM Head out for a surprisenail fest & DIY session

Erin’s big day is fast approaching and the girls can

use a little blowout day. So they head to the drybar

for a Bridal Shower Blowout where their hair get

coiffed and curled, and the bride gets pampered.

photog ra ph y by JA TECSON

GIRLS’ DAY OUT!..............................

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10:45AM Let the Blow Out begin!

10:00amarrive at drybar

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10:45AM Let the Blow Out begin!

10:00amarrive at drybar

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Erin “Miss Bride”gett ing styled

11:45AMThe girls are looking gorgeous!

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Erin “Miss Bride”gett ing styled

11:45AMThe girls are looking gorgeous!

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12:00pmSip, nibble & chat!

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A pink g rapefruitmartini toast tothe bride!

12:30pmTime to shower thebride with gifts!

CHEERS!

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A pink g rapefruitmartini toast tothe bride!

12:30pmTime to shower thebride with gifts!

CHEERS!

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1:00pmCut cake!

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1:30pmTime for Erin’s surprise nail fest!

Sneak in a little DIY session with the girls.

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1:30pmTime for Erin’s surprise nail fest!

Sneak in a little DIY session with the girls.

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WHO'SWHO.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONCEPT DESIGN : : Lucia Dinh Pad or of Utte rl y Engaged

EVENT DESIGN & STYLING : : Esthe r Kim of My Br ide Stor y

FLORAL DESIGN & STYLING : : Eu r i & Kend ra of Fle u ret ica

PHOTOGRAPHY : : Ja Tecson

VIDEOGRAPHY : : Jason Kim of Cloud 9 Cine matog ra ph y

FOOD STYLING : : Kr ist ine Shin of Kr ist ine Shin Des ig ns

CAKE DESIGN : : Er ica O’Br ien of Er ica O’Br ien Cake Des ig n

HAIR ACCESSORIES : : Pet i t Plu me by Eu genia Chu ng

MAKE UP : : Er ica of 1011 Make Up

STATIONERY DESIGN : : Vanessa of Alche my Events

VENUE : : The D r y Bar in West Hol l ywood

MODELS : : Kayla , Ashi lee , Skylar, Kadie and Jen n y

MODEL SCOUTING : : Lau ren Marino

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WHO'SWHO.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONCEPT DESIGN : : Lucia Dinh Pad or of Utte rl y Engaged

EVENT DESIGN & STYLING : : Esthe r Kim of My Br ide Stor y

FLORAL DESIGN & STYLING : : Eu r i & Kend ra of Fle u ret ica

PHOTOGRAPHY : : Ja Tecson

VIDEOGRAPHY : : Jason Kim of Cloud 9 Cine matog ra ph y

FOOD STYLING : : Kr ist ine Shin of Kr ist ine Shin Des ig ns

CAKE DESIGN : : Er ica O’Br ien of Er ica O’Br ien Cake Des ig n

HAIR ACCESSORIES : : Pet i t Plu me by Eu genia Chu ng

MAKE UP : : Er ica of 1011 Make Up

STATIONERY DESIGN : : Vanessa of Alche my Events

VENUE : : The D r y Bar in West Hol l ywood

MODELS : : Kayla , Ashi lee , Skylar, Kadie and Jen n y

MODEL SCOUTING : : Lau ren Marino

B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S

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on CLOUD

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design & stylistJESI HAACK DESIGN

photographyJILL THOMAS

concept designLUCIA DINH PADOR

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handmade felt cloudsAND A COTTON COVERED AISLE

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cotton ballDRINK STIRRERS

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Paper lanterns are an inexpensive way of

adding height to a design.

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C O N T R I B U T I N G

V E N D O R S

concept designLUCIA DINH PADOR

design & stylistJESI HAACK DESIGN

photographerJILL THOMAS

propsFOUND VINTAGE RENTALS

venueRED HORSE BARN at

HUTINGTON BEACH

EQUESTRIAN CENTER

floral designGREEN LEAF DESIGNS

cakeCAKE GOODNESS

wedding gownLASARA by WATTERS

of MARIPOSA BOUTIQUE

paperPITBULLS & POSIES

hair stylistMAUREEN FUERTE

562-631-3561

makeup artistERICA KAWAI

714-310-6652

ERICAKAWAI@SBCGLOBAL.NET

hair accessoriesCHINNY LU LU DESIGNS

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CHARMAINE + DEREK10/31/2010 | B IG SUR , CALIFORNIA

If you mix a nerdy Star Trek/Comic Book/Bruce Lee Fan with a modernist

Mac/Style Network/Pinkberry Lover, you’ll get Derek and Charmaine.

They are one of those couples that you love hanging around with because

they’re funny and cool all at the same time, not to mention talented. Derek

is the web developer/designer behind the newly redesigned evite site and

Charmaine is a Los Angeles-based architectural photographer. (Derek is

also the older brother of our former co-founder Eva Chiou!)

photography by RAYA CARLISLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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CHARMAINE + DEREK10/31/2010 | B IG SUR , CALIFORNIA

If you mix a nerdy Star Trek/Comic Book/Bruce Lee Fan with a modernist

Mac/Style Network/Pinkberry Lover, you’ll get Derek and Charmaine.

They are one of those couples that you love hanging around with because

they’re funny and cool all at the same time, not to mention talented. Derek

is the web developer/designer behind the newly redesigned evite site and

Charmaine is a Los Angeles-based architectural photographer. (Derek is

also the older brother of our former co-founder Eva Chiou!)

photography by RAYA CARLISLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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So when it comes to their wedding, they

wanted it to be intimate and special. Being

the nature lovers that they are, the venue was

extremely important to them. Derek proposed

to Charmaine at the top of Angels landing in

Zion, so their wedding location had to top that.

And they found their perfect place – Paion, a

private residence in Big Sur. It overlooks the

ocean and is surrounded by nature.

They booked all the cabins along the river at

Ripplewood Inn for the weekend and invited 30

of their closest family and friends.

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So when it comes to their wedding, they

wanted it to be intimate and special. Being

the nature lovers that they are, the venue was

extremely important to them. Derek proposed

to Charmaine at the top of Angels landing in

Zion, so their wedding location had to top that.

And they found their perfect place – Paion, a

private residence in Big Sur. It overlooks the

ocean and is surrounded by nature.

They booked all the cabins along the river at

Ripplewood Inn for the weekend and invited 30

of their closest family and friends.

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When the guests arrived on Friday, they

were greeted with tote bags filled with

goodies in their cabin. They spent Saturday

morning on a hike to the beach and in the

afternoon the girls and groomsman went

to Ventana Inn for lunch and spa massages.

Since it was a Halloween weekend, everyone

got dressed up in costume in the evening

and the kids went trick or treating to all the

cabins before the costume rehearsal dinner.

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When the guests arrived on Friday, they

were greeted with tote bags filled with

goodies in their cabin. They spent Saturday

morning on a hike to the beach and in the

afternoon the girls and groomsman went

to Ventana Inn for lunch and spa massages.

Since it was a Halloween weekend, everyone

got dressed up in costume in the evening

and the kids went trick or treating to all the

cabins before the costume rehearsal dinner.

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Instead of a flower basket,

the flower girl walked down

the aisle with balloons.

THE WEDDING PARTYInstead of bridesmaids, Charmaine chose her brother

and an ex-work friend to stand by her as bridesmen.

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Instead of a flower basket,

the flower girl walked down

the aisle with balloons.

THE WEDDING PARTYInstead of bridesmaids, Charmaine chose her brother

and an ex-work friend to stand by her as bridesmen.

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THE REFRESHMENTS

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THE REFRESHMENTS

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THE SWEETS

Pillows around the fire pit were

handmade by the super crafty

mom of the groom.

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THE SWEETS

Pillows around the fire pit were

handmade by the super crafty

mom of the groom.

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THE FIREWORKS

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THE FIREWORKS

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THE RECEPTIONThe highlights from their dinner reception were good food and a room full of wonderful people.

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THE RECEPTIONThe highlights from their dinner reception were good food and a room full of wonderful people.

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THE AFTER PARTY : BOWL-CEPTION11/4/2010 | JEWEL CITY BOWL, GLENDALE

Because they couldn’t invite everyone to their wedding weekend, they had a follow

up Bowl-Ception at Jewel City Bowl in Glendale the following weekend where their

friends get to celebrate with them in their bowling shoes.

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THE AFTER PARTY : BOWL-CEPTION11/4/2010 | JEWEL CITY BOWL, GLENDALE

Because they couldn’t invite everyone to their wedding weekend, they had a follow

up Bowl-Ception at Jewel City Bowl in Glendale the following weekend where their

friends get to celebrate with them in their bowling shoes.

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THE CREDITSphotography by RAYA CARLISLE PHOTOGRAPHY

wedd ing p lann ing by DIANNE ALLEN OF BIG SUR WEDDINGS

event sty l i ng by DL/SH DESIGN

f lora l des ign by MYRNA RAPISTA (br ide ’s aunt )

br ide ’s dress by VERA WANG

br ide ’s f lower sash by VERA WANG

groom’s su i t by BESPOKE SUIT

t ies by J . CREW

invitation design by PETER CHAO OF PETER IS GOOD FOR YOU (bride’s brother)

favors by SUSAN CHIN (groom’s mom)

ceremony venue : PAION , B IG SUR (pr ivate res idence)

recept ion venue and cater ing by BIG SUR BAKERY

after par ty venue : JEWEL CITY BOWL, GLENDALE

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THE CREDITSphotography by RAYA CARLISLE PHOTOGRAPHY

wedd ing p lann ing by DIANNE ALLEN OF BIG SUR WEDDINGS

event sty l i ng by DL/SH DESIGN

f lora l des ign by MYRNA RAPISTA (br ide ’s aunt )

br ide ’s dress by VERA WANG

br ide ’s f lower sash by VERA WANG

groom’s su i t by BESPOKE SUIT

t ies by J . CREW

invitation design by PETER CHAO OF PETER IS GOOD FOR YOU (bride’s brother)

favors by SUSAN CHIN (groom’s mom)

ceremony venue : PAION , B IG SUR (pr ivate res idence)

recept ion venue and cater ing by BIG SUR BAKERY

after par ty venue : JEWEL CITY BOWL, GLENDALE

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A. MATERIALS (WHAT YOU’LL NEED):

1. Ribbon

2. Paper Cups (20-50 depending on the size of cup)

3. Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (not pictured)

(Note: The size of the final wreath will depend greatly on how big of cups you use.

I used 32 4oz. espresso cups for this particular wreath. )

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2

DIY WREATHPROJECT #1

FROM KATHLEEN AT TWIG + THISTLE

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A. MATERIALS (WHAT YOU’LL NEED):

1. Ribbon

2. Paper Cups (20-50 depending on the size of cup)

3. Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (not pictured)

(Note: The size of the final wreath will depend greatly on how big of cups you use.

I used 32 4oz. espresso cups for this particular wreath. )

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2

DIY WREATHPROJECT #1

FROM KATHLEEN AT TWIG + THISTLE

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1. Hold the cup horizontally, making sure theseam of the cup is facing towards the back.Then place a small drop of hot glue on the in-side lower lip. Take a second cup, place it up-side-down on the table, make sure the seam isfacing the back, and place a drop of hot gluealong the bottom right edge. Quickly placethe second cup inside the first before the gluehardens. Leave about an inch between the lips

of each cup. *See diagram here.

2. Repeat step one until a full circle of cups hasformed. For the final cup and to complete the cir-cle, once glue is in place, gently squeeze the cup

into place and let glue harden.

3. finish off with a thick coordinating ribbon and hang!(HERE’S WHAT YOU DO)

B. DIRECTIONS

C. FINISHED PRODUCT!

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1. Hold the cup horizontally, making sure theseam of the cup is facing towards the back.Then place a small drop of hot glue on the in-side lower lip. Take a second cup, place it up-side-down on the table, make sure the seam isfacing the back, and place a drop of hot gluealong the bottom right edge. Quickly placethe second cup inside the first before the gluehardens. Leave about an inch between the lips

of each cup. *See diagram here.

2. Repeat step one until a full circle of cups hasformed. For the final cup and to complete the cir-cle, once glue is in place, gently squeeze the cup

into place and let glue harden.

3. finish off with a thick coordinating ribbon and hang!(HERE’S WHAT YOU DO)

B. DIRECTIONS

C. FINISHED PRODUCT!

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DIY POTTEDPLANT FAVOR

PROJECT #2

A. MATERIALS (WHAT YOU’LL NEED):

1. 4 oz. Paper Cups

2. Miniature Plants

3. Fabric

4. Ribbon

5. Pinking Shears

Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (not pictured)

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1. Begin by cutting fabric into 7” squares. Create a decorative edge with pinking

sears or a scalloped rotary cutter.

2. With the right side of the fabric facing down, place the paper cup directly

in the center of the fabric swatch. Place four drops of hot glue evenly spaced

along the bottom edge of the cup. Quickly pull fabric up and glue into place on

all four sides.

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DIY POTTEDPLANT FAVOR

PROJECT #2

A. MATERIALS (WHAT YOU’LL NEED):

1. 4 oz. Paper Cups

2. Miniature Plants

3. Fabric

4. Ribbon

5. Pinking Shears

Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (not pictured)

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1. Begin by cutting fabric into 7” squares. Create a decorative edge with pinking

sears or a scalloped rotary cutter.

2. With the right side of the fabric facing down, place the paper cup directly

in the center of the fabric swatch. Place four drops of hot glue evenly spaced

along the bottom edge of the cup. Quickly pull fabric up and glue into place on

all four sides.

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3. Fold four corners of fabric towards one

direction and secure with a coordinating

ribbon.

4. Finnish off by simply placing plant di-

rectly into paper cup or transfer from pot

directly into paper cup.

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3. Fold four corners of fabric towards one

direction and secure with a coordinating

ribbon.

4. Finnish off by simply placing plant di-

rectly into paper cup or transfer from pot

directly into paper cup.

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DIY HOT COCOA FAVORSPROJECT #2

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A. MATERIALS (WHAT YOU’LL NEED):

1. Decorative Paper2. 8 oz. Paper Cups3. Ribbon

Not pictured:

Wooden Spoons Scissors or Craft KnifeDouble-sided tapeHot Cocoa PowderMarshmallows

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B. DIRECTIONS

C. FINISHED PRODUCT!

1. Download the Paper Cup Wrap Template and use as either a template or print directlyonto decorative paper. Using scissors or a craft knife, cut out template along solid line.

2. Wrap around cup and stick with double sided tape.

3. Fold bottom edge of paper over the edge of the cup to get a clean and finished look.

4. Fill cups with bags of hot cocoa and marshmallows tied with ribbon and adorn with awooden spoon for stirring!

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A. MATERIALS (WHAT YOU’LL NEED):

1. Decorative Paper2. 8 oz. Paper Cups3. Ribbon

Not pictured:

Wooden Spoons Scissors or Craft KnifeDouble-sided tapeHot Cocoa PowderMarshmallows

(HERE’S WHAT YOU DO)

B. DIRECTIONS

C. FINISHED PRODUCT!

1. Download the Paper Cup Wrap Template and use as either a template or print directlyonto decorative paper. Using scissors or a craft knife, cut out template along solid line.

2. Wrap around cup and stick with double sided tape.

3. Fold bottom edge of paper over the edge of the cup to get a clean and finished look.

4. Fill cups with bags of hot cocoa and marshmallows tied with ribbon and adorn with awooden spoon for stirring!

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INSPIRATION

I love the textures and patterns of maps. It comes from my passion for travel.Nothing makes me happier than exploring the backstreets and secret local hauntsof a city. And although I would rather get lost than pull out a map, I have foundother uses for all that paper I collect from my travels. My inspiration for this proj-ect comes from one of my favorite places in the world: New York City. Having livedthere for 5 years, I traveled up and down the borough of Manhattan, down andaround Brooklyn and across Long Island on the NYC subway countless times. Thebright colors of the 1 and 9 line, the BDFQ and the NR trains are symbolic graph-ics that will be forever stuck in my visual memory. Ok, so for me NYC is the mostromantic city in the world...What better way to meet a future loved one than ridingthrough the historic tunnels of the iconic city?

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Texture & Patterns

MAP

A. MATERIALS (WHAT YOU’LL NEED):

1. coaster for a template (snag one from a bar) 2. map or printed map on paper3. craft glue

4. pencil5. scissors or exacto knife6. cardboard or cork sheet

1. Using your coaster as a template, simply trace thecircle shape onto your map paper and sturdy backing.(You may want to have these prints laminated so yourmap artwork won’t bleed from the drinks.)

2. Trim your shapes from the paper and the sturdybacking.

3. Glue your map to the sturdy backing with craft glue.

4. Wait for them to cure and dry.

5. Set a tasty libation atop and delight in yourself.(Flip to the next page for the outcome!)

(HERE’S WHAT YOU DO)

B. DIRECTIONS

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INSPIRATION

I love the textures and patterns of maps. It comes from my passion for travel.Nothing makes me happier than exploring the backstreets and secret local hauntsof a city. And although I would rather get lost than pull out a map, I have foundother uses for all that paper I collect from my travels. My inspiration for this proj-ect comes from one of my favorite places in the world: New York City. Having livedthere for 5 years, I traveled up and down the borough of Manhattan, down andaround Brooklyn and across Long Island on the NYC subway countless times. Thebright colors of the 1 and 9 line, the BDFQ and the NR trains are symbolic graph-ics that will be forever stuck in my visual memory. Ok, so for me NYC is the mostromantic city in the world...What better way to meet a future loved one than ridingthrough the historic tunnels of the iconic city?

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Texture & Patterns

MAP

A. MATERIALS (WHAT YOU’LL NEED):

1. coaster for a template (snag one from a bar) 2. map or printed map on paper3. craft glue

4. pencil5. scissors or exacto knife6. cardboard or cork sheet

1. Using your coaster as a template, simply trace thecircle shape onto your map paper and sturdy backing.(You may want to have these prints laminated so yourmap artwork won’t bleed from the drinks.)

2. Trim your shapes from the paper and the sturdybacking.

3. Glue your map to the sturdy backing with craft glue.

4. Wait for them to cure and dry.

5. Set a tasty libation atop and delight in yourself.(Flip to the next page for the outcome!)

(HERE’S WHAT YOU DO)

B. DIRECTIONS

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C. FINISHED PRODUCT!

Lets toast!

Have a cocktail for being such a crafty DIY maven. You will need

somewhere to put your drink... This coaster project is easy-peasy

and will make you the absolute envy of all your friends.

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C. FINISHED PRODUCT!

Lets toast!

Have a cocktail for being such a crafty DIY maven. You will need

somewhere to put your drink... This coaster project is easy-peasy

and will make you the absolute envy of all your friends.

ANOTHER USE FOR CIRCLES: CUPCAKE TOPPERS!

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event planner & styl ist

my name is Emilia or EJ of Sweet Emilia Jane.

i’ve been doing it for ever. I’ve worked in events in one way or another for over ten years but I started SEJ two years ago.

i’m good at list making, time line tracking, emotion managing and creative crafting.

my work environment is sometimes an at-home office I share with my husband and puppy or the flea market or the arts supply store or the flower mart.

my work is inspired by old photos of my parents, interior design magazines, Eames chairs, French films.

my biggest accomplishment is being brave and following my heart.

my worst fear is not living a creative and passionate life.

if i have all the money in the world, i would still do exactly what I’m doing but maybe with a fancier office ...in Paris.

SWEET EMILIA JANE: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

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sweetemiliajane@gmail.com

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i believe in the power of

taking risks and not the easy way out.

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my name is Alison of Honey Bee Sweeterie.

i’ve been doing it for five months now. I’ve been baking alongside my mom since I was little, but only recently made it official!

i’m good at baking delicious goodies and transforming a table into a sweets lover’s dream.

my work environment is 350 degrees F.

my work is inspired by pretty desserts, weddings, and Amy Atlas.

my biggest accomplishment is not giving someone food poisoning haha just kidding.

my worst fear is someone spitting out one of my cupcakes!

if i have all the money in the world, i would live in Paris for a few years and then open up the best bakery in SoHo!

i believe that everyone has a marshmallow center ;)

HONEY BEE SWEETERIE: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

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honeybeesweeterie@gmail.com

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honey bee sweeterie : sweets & dessertsfresh

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MY BRIDE STORY: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

Esther Kim | Southern Californiawww .mybridestory.com

esther@mybridestory.com

event design & coordination fresh

my name is Esther of My Bride Story.

i’ve been doing it for for quite some time but this is my 4th year doing it full-time.

i’m good at multi-tasking and motivating others.

my work environment is depends on which day you ask. ;) but mostly exciting and lots of fun ideas bouncing back and forth.

my work is inspired by the couple’s love story, their personality, passion in life and all things lovely.

my biggest accomplishment is giving birth and raising a beauti-ful family.

my worst fear is not being able to balance family & work, chasing after false dreams and not becoming the woman I desire to be.

if i have all the money in the world, i would give it to my husband who would know how to spend it wisely and seek a financial adviser. ;)

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i believe in staying true to yourself in the midst of constantly learning, failing and taking risks

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PRIMARY PETALS: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

Samantha Santana | Los Angeles, Cawww .primarypetals.com

primarypetals@gmail.com

f loral designerfresh

my name is Samantha of Primary Petals

i’ve been doing it for for pver 2 years

i’m good at floral design, wedding and event styling, color scheming, and working with seasonal flowers.

my work environment is also my home. I work out of my loft, which is a block away from the Los Angeles Flower District. It is a colorful and lively studio that I have created for myself and a great place to develop new ideas and designs.

my work is inspired by color, seasonality of materials, graphic design, architecture, fashion, and movies (I watch movies that fit the theme and style of the events I am working on).

my biggest accomplishment is starting my own business! It took some courage to put myself out into the wedding industry as crafty floral designer, but the hard work has paid off. I am so blessed with the creative and beautiful clients and brides I get to work with every day.

my worst fear is is loosing my husband and business partner James! He is quite the dare devil and always getting into

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mischief, which has landed us in the emergency room quite a few times. However, he adventurous spirit is why I love him as well.

if i have all the money in the world, i would travel and visit my family members who are located all over the US .

i believe in providing my customers with affordable, seasonal, beautiful floristry in the greenest manner possible. This is why I walk to and from the Los Angeles Flower District to obtain my supplies every day and try to use seasonal and locally grown flowers. Supporting local farmers and markets is a value James and I hold as the highest of values, and it results in beautiful and inventive design.

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UTTERLY ENGAGED

wedding e-zine

TEAR JERKERMiniI S S U E

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photography by Brian Khang Photography

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photography by Brian Khang Photography

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photography by Meghan McSweeney Photography

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photography by Meghan McSweeney Photography

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videography by Rising Moon

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videography by Rising Moon

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photography by james moes

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videography by Rising Moon

“Sometimes you do things for love.”

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videography by Rising Moon

“Sometimes you do things for love.”

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photography by D. Park Photography

“If you get fixated on the forever, then you miss it. It’s the beauty of the daily walk.”- CHRISTIAN

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photography by D. Park Photography

“If you get fixated on the forever, then you miss it. It’s the beauty of the daily walk.”- CHRISTIAN

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photography by moment photography

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photography by moment photography

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photography by Phil Paik Studios

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photography by Phil Paik Studios

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photography by Meredith Perdue of & unlimited

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photography by Meredith Perdue of & unlimited

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photography by Jenny Ebert Photography

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photography by Jenny Ebert Photography

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photography by Mosca Photo

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photography by Mosca Photo

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photography by Graham Terhune

As the bride and g room made their walk down the aisle, they went back to g rab theg room’s daughter (unbeknownst to her) and proceeded to walk down the aisle as a family.

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photography by Graham Terhune

As the bride and g room made their walk down the aisle, they went back to g rab theg room’s daughter (unbeknownst to her) and proceeded to walk down the aisle as a family.

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photography by max wanger

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photography by Graham Terhune

An emotionalBOAT RIDE on groom’s late grandfather’s skiff

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photography by Graham Terhune

An emotionalBOAT RIDE on groom’s late grandfather’s skiff

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photography by james moes

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photography by Wai Reyes Photography

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photography by Wai Reyes Photography

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photography by Sarina Love Photography

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photography by Sarina Love Photography

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photography by Meghan McSweeney Photography

FROM KAYLEIGH’S PARENTS, KELLY AND RICHARD WINCEWe would like to express our deepest g ratitude to the vendors and volunteers who cameforward to g ive our daughter, Kayleigh Wince, the wedding of her dreams on Feb. 21. A fewmonths ago, my son-in-law, Brian Nabili, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Meghan Ely,President of OFD Consulting, heard about their situation and the small wedding they wereplanning, and she quickly sent out word. The Richmond wedding community came togetherlike I have never seen any community do before. Without batting an eye, everyone cametogether and donated their time and talents. Within three weeks, they helped pull off thewedding of my daughter’s dreams. There are no words to express how g rateful we are andthe love that we feel for those who came forward and helped us out.

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photography by Meghan McSweeney Photography

FROM KAYLEIGH’S PARENTS, KELLY AND RICHARD WINCEWe would like to express our deepest g ratitude to the vendors and volunteers who cameforward to g ive our daughter, Kayleigh Wince, the wedding of her dreams on Feb. 21. A fewmonths ago, my son-in-law, Brian Nabili, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Meghan Ely,President of OFD Consulting, heard about their situation and the small wedding they wereplanning, and she quickly sent out word. The Richmond wedding community came togetherlike I have never seen any community do before. Without batting an eye, everyone cametogether and donated their time and talents. Within three weeks, they helped pull off thewedding of my daughter’s dreams. There are no words to express how g rateful we are andthe love that we feel for those who came forward and helped us out.

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photography by Phenom Image

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photography by Phenom Image

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photography by Phil Paik Studios

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photography by Phil Paik Studios

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top: photograph by hazelnut photography

right: photography by our labor of love

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photography by james moes

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photography by Jenny Ebert Photography

photography by Diana Elizabeth Photography

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photography by Jenny Ebert Photography

photography by Diana Elizabeth Photography

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photography by Graham Terhune

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photography by Graham Terhune

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photography by Wai Reyes Photography

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photography by Wai Reyes Photography