On another note, we made some holiday cards for our past and present clients. It’s a simple, yet chic, card (hence simply chic). I designed it really quick and with April’s input, we put it together and sent it out, not before taking pictures for the blog, of course.

The main font used has a sort of stamp-like feel to it, which I really like! The address labels included an image in the same font of the first letter of the last names of our married clients and the first initials of the first names of our soon-to-be married clients. We hope you like our holiday cards!

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the ceremony programs were simple, but reflected the formality of their invitation suite.  their escort cards, reception programs, and table numbers were a lot more fun because we incorporated a chargers/football theme.  the escort cards were football helmet cutouts, the reception programs were designed to look like a football game plan, and the table numbers were chargers jerseys.  everything pulled together perfectly.

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It was a Gossip Girl-themed event so I wanted everyone to dress like Upper Eastsiders or if they wanted, like Lonely Boy from Brooklyn. Besides getting a little dressed up, the nice restaurant, and the invitation (pictured below), the theme wasn’t really emphasized.

The brunch was held at Quarter Kitchen, the main restaurant of the luxurious Ivy Hotel in downtown. Of course, there was a personalized menu which is one thing I love! My sister and I made simple favors – different flavored and colored macarons in a little baggy. They also served as the place cards so tags with everyone’s name were attached. My “minions” and I had a lot of fun and the food was delish!

Of course, Thanksgiving was my real birthday. I mainly cooked the whole day. I prepared a lot more than I have in the past! My sister helped me make pumpkin pie and chocolate mascarpone cupcakes. My dad and I had our first attempt at turkey (overall success but we’re going to try something a little different next year). I also made whole wheat stuffing with pancetta and chestnuts, turkey gravy, and my usual mushroom gravy and hashbrown casserole. I usually make the mashed potatoes but since I already had a lot on my plate, my sister took it over and she did a great job! The usual relatives came, but this time we have two new additions – my cousin Jasmine’s twins Damon and Danica had their first Thanksgiving! It was nice celebrating with friends then with family. I have so much to be thankful for!

I hope everyone enjoys the holiday season!!! Xoxo, Ginet.

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Hopefully we’ll get some of their professional pictures!

Very special thanks to Team R&B: Ceremony – Marie & Connie with St. Rita’s Church, Reception – Christian & Laura from Marriott Courtyard Liberty Station, Flowers/Cake/Doves/Decor – Claudia from Bridal Network, Photography/Videography – Jim Freeman & Kosmicki Photography & Video, Hula Entertainment – Auntie Barbara from Pualani Studios, and DJ/MC – Joel & Alvin.

It’s less than a month until their big day! How exciting! :]

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Their Save The Dates were made to mimic the magazine, Sports Illustrated.  Since they mailed their shower invitations at the same time as their Save The Dates, we stuck to the sports theme, and designed it to look like a ticket.

We can’t wait to show you what else we came up with for their big day! :]

PS.  How goodlooking of a couple are they!?  Seriously, they NEVER take any bad pictures.  My godsister is hot!

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We’ll gladly make money leis. They’re perfect for graduations, weddings (especially during the money/honeymoon dance), birthdays, and more!

Here’s a money lei April made for a friend’s Honeymoon Dance during the reception! (It’s the lei thick w/dollar bills.)

We also offer sashes (made with money and/or ribbon and more!), but probably not with the alcohol shot bottles since we’d probably need an alcohol license to sell it! Other than that, ideas are endless.