— Shannon + John
— Kelsie + Austin
The Southern California chapter of Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) hosted a design challenge that evoked the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and I was psyched when Holly from Anything But Gray Events asked me to collaborate with her for the 1990s table.LA in the 90’s was a scary place. The city was […]
Ever heard the phrase, “You get what you pay for”? It usually has a negative connotation, chastising someone for opting for something lower quality to save a few bucks. But in this post I’m putting a positive spin on the catchphrase. People often ask me what is a full-service stationery designer? And “paper planner” is […]
I’ve got lots of 2018 weddings still to share, but I knew Melissa + Andy’s romantic CT wedding had to be next on the blog! Their Longshore watercolor crest wedding featured one of my first semi-custom watercolor crests, and the amount of colors we incorporated made my heart so happy. If that weren’t enough, they […]
It’s been a month of non-stop work, so I’m sharing this pink + red Valentine’s Day shoot a bit later than I’d like. But let’s be honest, every day is Valentine’s Day when you work in the wedding industry!This shoot was so exciting to work on, and I was thrilled to see it featured on […]
Boy, have I got a beaut for you today! Mallory + Hunter were officially my first Southern California wedding for me as an LA resident, so it has a special place in my heart. It also doesn’t hurt that they are the most gorgeous couple and got married at the breathtaking Terranea Resort in Palos […]
The question I get asked most in my consults is how many invitations should you order? As you plan your wedding, you have your guest count drilled into your brain: 150, 135, whatever the number is, you use it when thinking about number of meals, how many chairs to order, and lots more. But when […]
It’s that time of year again! As the wedding season calms I shift focus to my business and figure out what I want for 2019. But I believe the most valuable resource for planning ahead is looking back. And boy, 2018 was quite a year! Most notably, my family and I moved from Connecticut to […]
Save-the-Date season is well underway here for my 2019 brides, and I’ve noticed that over the years one of the biggest questions I get asked is, “What info should I include on my save the date cards?”Save the dates are so important because they set the tone for your wedding. It’s the first peek your […]