Los Angeles Wedding at the Smog Shoppe

Photographer: Love and Lemonade Photography Wedding Coordinator:  Aquafuzion Bride's Dress:  Lili Bridals Florist:  Aquafuzion Caterer:  Heirloom LA

Venue:  The Smog Shoppe Dessert:  Heirloom LA Beauty:  Kelly Zhang Invitations: Wedding Window

Third Coast Collection - Chicago Themed Totebags - Chicago Wedding

We have a very strong position on welcoming visiting guests to your wedding - we are PRO welcome gifts... like, a lot.  And while there are tons of fabulous gift bag options, this collection that is solely Chicago specific really captured me.  It may be its name, The Third Coast Collection.  It's always been my favorite name for Chicago {and I'm now so secretly obsessed with The Third Coast International Radio Festival}  It may be that it's made locally in Chicago, or it may just be that they are just too stinkin' cute.

It's a simple design that can hold gobs of perfect gifts for your guests visiting the city of Dillinger, Capone, and Chicago May.  We recommend filling it with all your favorite tokens of Chicago.  Personally, the one thing my bag would HAVE to contain is a gift card to More Cupcakes, but I'm sure you have lots of your own places and items that you want to share with your guests {which you should totally share in the comments!}

Luv, Kimberly

 

The Grand Opening of White Magnolia - Consignment and Donation for Designer Wedding Dresses

So this post is for all of you wedding lovers that have already walked down the aisle yet just can't stop looking at all the wedding pretties in the blog world :)  Perhaps your amazing - we know it was! - designer dress just doesn't have that new dress smell or spark to it anymore... or maybe living in a dry cleaners box was just not the glamorous future you've envisioned for it.  If you're in Los Angeles, it may be time for you to attend the grand opening of White Magnolia.  

It's an upscale bridal boutique specializing in Designers with a capital D.  But!  The difference at this shop is sure, you can choose to consign and get a cut of your dress money back, but you can also choose to *donate* - helloooooo, write off! - and proceeds from your dress sale will go to help charities focused on helping women to develop their careers and gain financial independence & confidence.  And while, it's all well and good to let you in on the information, what you probably REALLY want to know about is the opening party on Thursday, August 11th from 7-9pm... you know, just in case you haven't frequented our events page recently.  Dresses donated that evening snag you a most excellent swag bag, too ;)  Full details on the flyer below!

luv, Kimberly