Wedding 411 on demand

Wedding 411 On Demand just launched last week and I wanted to take a moment to tell you about it. It's a great resource for all you brides planning your wedding. I know there may be lots of questions and this is a place to get some answers.
They have developed partnerships with every type of vendor under the sun who offers a product or service that you either must have, or would like to consider, for your wedding day. Learn about these local vendors and how they can accommodate your special needs and requests on Comcast On Demand, Channel 888, and on this web site.
I have the honor of answering all questions about invitations and your wedding stationery. So run along and check out this new website.
http://www.wedding411ondemand.com/

We're featured in BizBash...check it out!

Check out this great article featuring the invitation suite we designed for Glen Echo Park in the current BizBash Magazine.

The George Peabody Bridal Open House

We designed the details for this bridal show. There are four tables and each one is an inspiration for all four seasons. This event is a team effort and the event professionals represented here are, the caterer Chef's Expressions, stylist Bradshaw Styling, flowers Wessel's Florist, photography Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography, Linen Gala Cloths.

Strawberry Fields Forever...

A recap from the NACE Uncorked! Unplugged event on March 15, 2010. We designed all the details for this table design which won The Best Overall Tabletop Award. We designed the LP menu cards, favor boxes, matching favor tags and the paper strawberries for the centerpiece.

The table was designed by Bradshaw Styling and Chef's Expressions. The other event professionals sponsoring this table besides carla david design, Elements by Chef's Expressions, Gala Cloths, Fleur de Lis Florist, Haute Cocoa, Inc., Party Rentals, Ltd., Perkins Productions.

Images courtesy of Kakki Morrison, Mike Buscher Photographey and Photography by Alexander.

Event details: Aisle Style Bridal Show recap

A couple weeks ago we showcased our designs at the Baltimore Magazine Aisle Style Bridal Show. It was great to meet so many excited brides and chat about the details on this tablescape. The finished creation all started with an inspiration board. We designed the favor boxes with pink rosettes on the top, menu tags that were tied around the napkins, a circular table number, a bride and groom chair sign and a matching invitation suite.

I love pulling together inspiration from our clients (in this case from the table designer Bradshaw Styling) that capture the feel of their event. How are you capturing the look and feel of your next event?

Mother's Day Special

 Mother's day is just around the corner and this is the perfect gift to let her know just how much you care. We have collaborated with Meant for a Moment Designs to offer you a wonderful package for only $195. You get a 10"x10" framed illustration and 25 note cards. If you order by March 31st, you get 10% off.

the behind scenes of a photo shoot

So you may wonder what it takes to set up a photoshoot? A lot of hard work and a great team of professionals. From our perspective this is what went into the details for the photo shoot that was featured in Baltimore Bride.

Scooping out the area, in this case the barn.

To the drawing board, brainstorming on ideas for the stationery that captures the feeling, style, location of the event.

Day of photo shoot. Setup and delivery of products

Finished design ready to be photographed

Spread featured in Baltimore Bride

Event professional featured in this photoshoot:
Tablescape design by Bradshaw Styling. Florals by Fleur de Lis Florist. Cake by Artistic Desserts. Paper pieces by Carla David Design. Rentals by Party Renta Ltd. Linen by Gala Clothes. Chandelier from Accent on Events. Rug from Second Chance.

Another look at the Tablescape featured in Balitmore Bride

12 days of favorite things...."sweets bar"

Yes, one of my favorite things is sweets. This is probably not one of the best things to have as your favorite but it sure does make a bad day better. At our Holiday Open House we showcased several of our favorite sweets on a "sweets bar".
Thank you to the following companies for provided such yummy treats.
Chef's Expressions - Pumpkin Cheesecake Lollipops
Haute Cocoa - Coffee Chocolates
Minuet Desserts - Mini Pumpkin Pies
Touche' Touchet Bakery - Mini Pecan Tarts, Mint Ganache Brownies, Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
We also had a Hot Chocolate Bar with drinks from Sweet. a bakery and cafe - Mexican Spiced Cocoa, Apple Cider

{ photos by Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography }

blogged about...

Thank you Nole with Oh So Beautiful Paper for blogging about us. Check it out!

Feature: Professional Wedding Guild

{Photos: photole’ photography }

In September we had the honor of designing menu cards for the Professional Wedding Guild Luncheon at the beautiful Hotel Monaco in downtown Baltimore. The event was designed by Drew Vanlandingham from The Vanlandingham Design Studio. The theme was "Hollywood Glam". We designed 5 different designs that brought the whole event together. Having these different looks for the menu cards is a great way to add variety within the look and feel of the event. This was a great event congrats to the team at the Perfect Wedding Guild for a successful event.

Party with a Purpose!

Last Sunday I attend Sara and Brigg's "Party with a Purpose" put on by Connect The Dots Events. It was a great event and who doesn't like to party when there is a great cause involved. Over 2000lbs of non-perishable food was donated at the event for the local Food Pantry. Thanks to Sara for asking us to design the save the date magnets, invitations, name tags, vendor thank you board and the design for the reusable bags that were given as gifts.

Family Tree Great Chef's Dinner

We sponsored 2 tables at the Great Chef's Dinner which was held on April 19 at The Grand Lodge located in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The theme was "Paris Meets Paradise". Both tables turned out looking great. We designed the menu cards and other paper goods for each table.


Highlight: Menu Cards
This is the second table we sponsored at the Great Chef's Dinner.

TABLE DESIGN: Bradshaw Styling
Vendors at this table: Fleur de Lis Florist, Gala Cloths by Dulany, Haute Cocoa, Inc., Party Rental, Ltd.




TABLE DESIGN: Favored Events
{Congratulations for winning "Best keeping with the theme", best overall award!}
Vendors at this table: Richardsons Flowers and Gifts, Perfect Settings

Toot Toot

I've been highlighted in the Women in Business 2009 section in the Baltimore magazine May issue. {click on image to read article}

Our Ears Are Burning!!!

Thanks Linnyette for your kind words on your blog. Linnyette Richardson-Hall is the Wedding Diva. Her "I Do" Brunch was a huge success among wedding planners a few weeks ago. You can see pictures from this event on her blog.
This is one of the menu cards we designed for her event.

Eventure's Winter Toast

January 28, Eventures hosted a networking event at The Pearl Spa in Maple Lawn. I had the honor of pulling all the details together. We had the weather against us that night, but we still had a great turnout. Thanks everyone who came and it was great to meet you.

Attention all event/wedding planners, caterers, hospitality professionals and brides, if you missed this event. We have another Winter's Toast II coming up on the 19th of March at The Pearl Spa, 6-9pm. Join the fun and network with other event professionals.

Press: STYLE Baltimore Magazine

Last summer we were asked by Distinctively Yours to help with the decorations and paper goods on their table at the Great Chef's Dinner benefiting The Family Tree. I opened the November issue of STYLE Baltimore Magazine and look what I found. Our table was featured. Great job Johari and thanks for allowing us to design the menu cards, favor tags, and other stationery.