Styled Shoot

Last week we worked with a talented group of people to showcase the Fox Theater in Redwood City. A local venue option for Bay Area brides, the Fox Theater is a step back in time with deep, rich tones throughout the building, a great lobby space perfect for cocktail hour, and a grand stage and theater for your guests to celebrate. We were asked to create a sultry art deco look for "bride" Sasha (I envisioned a deep burgandy lip and rich brows) and ​a fresh 1950s look for "bride" Sarah (Jenn teased the hair to the perfect bouffant height to balance the voluminous veil). We love these gorgeous images courtesy of Auey Santos of Photografitti.​ Here we are back stage in one of the many dressing room, sculpting the birdcage veil on Sasha. 

We had a great time working with everyone and hope to do it again in the future!

​Vendors
Photographer: Auey Santos of Photografitti
Event Coordinator: Sarah Ward Events
Flowers: Seasonal Celebrations
Furniture and Decor: ​Blue Water Party Rentals

Geek Chic

My good friend Jeneille contacted me last year with news that she and her bf of a decade were finally tying the knot. I was so excited and honored to share this day with her. Jeneille and I met in a theater class in college and after graduation she began working in the fashion industry. So it's no surprise that she hand selected the bridesmaids dresses, picked specifically to match each style and in a color that complemented each individual skin tone. What a lucky group! Jeneille is a caring, thoughtful person and after spending time with her friends and mom this past Saturday, it's clear that she is well loved back! 

​​With the help of her friends and family, Jeneille executed an incredible DIY wedding at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame. By hosting craft workshops she called "Sweatshop Saturdays" she cranked out some amazing projects... bouquets made from the pages of Harry Potter (her groom's favorite book), handmade tutus for her flower girls, and Lego boutonnières. This wedding had many heartfelt details that made the party their own. Here are a few snapshots of the details and Jenn in action! 

Jeneille left to change at the venue so we didn't get to see the final look with her dress. We can't wait to see the official pictures from our new friend Nate Fong! ​Congratulations Jeneille! 

Last Weekend...

​We got ready in a kindergarten classroom adjacent to the church, surrounded by goldfish, storybooks and crayons. Here are a few images from Heidi's purple wedding... 

31.

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! ​​I didn't get a chance to post this yesterday because I spent the whole day with my parents. But they just celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary! You could say that my obsession with weddings began at a young age as I was inspired by the pretty pink images in their wedding album. When they talk about their wedding day they both light up and remember almost every detail. Considering they were married in the early 80s, their wedding style still remains classic to this day. Whites, soft pinks, and grey suits which have definitely made a come back (okay, so maaaaybe not as powdery as they were in the 80s).

​I have yet to meet a bride who had as many guests as my parents did at their Chinese banquet... 700! The thing about my parents is that they are both extremely kind, friendly and thoughtful people. So it's no surprise that every single extended family member as well as co-worker and friend wanted to attend their wedding. My parents are still so sweet to each other. When they part for the day they always kiss. They still hold hands down the street. My dad will make Chinese soup for her ailments at even the slightest cough. And they tease each other like little kids. It's great. 

She also made her own dress and veil, which came out to a total of about $200! I'm proud to say my mom had the forethought to wear minimal, neutral make-up and had just a soft wave to her hair (done by her bestie, my Auntie Alice who was a bridesmaid). She saved her peep-toe wedding shoes and let me wear them at my college graduation. She is amazing.

She gifted me a bracelet on my wedding day, one that she received at her wedding. It is customary for Chinese moms to give jewelry, but she thought this particular bracelet would be funny to pass on as it reads, "Good Luck"! 

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​I hope my marriage is as lucky and long lasting as my parents!

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Everything is Minty Green!

We met up today for a trial that we were both very excited about... our first international client! Miss L. flew in from Singapore where she now lives with her husband to be. They are having their wedding at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco this summer and after getting all of the juicy details from her, it sounds like it's going to be a beautiful affair! We'd like to say she flew in just to meet us, but truthfully she had a lot of wedding planning to attend to. Our meeting was full of fun and laughter and we were so proud that she chose us from all the options she researched on Yelp from abroad. Go team! 

After our trial, we headed out for lunch and wandered around looking for more inspiration to jazz up our business collateral. ​I guess it's no coincidence we were both attracted to pastels since we both happened to be wearing mint pants today!