Events

Who: Jennifer & Ian | What: Wedding Extras

December 21st, 2009

whew! so i’m finally getting around to writing this post. if you remember, we had the pleasure to work on pepper (her family nickname) and ian’s save-the-dates, wedding shower invites, and wedding invitation suite.  it has been our most creatively themed stationery suite that we’ve worked on to date and we had the opportunity to extend that to their wedding day stationery including their ceremony program, escort cards, reception programs and table numbers.  i’m angry at myself because the pictures i took of the escort cards, reception programs, and table numbers don’t do it justice. i’ll update with better pictures as soon as i get some.

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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Who: Ginet | What: 26th Birthday Celebrations

December 11th, 2009

My birthday fell on Thanksgiving this year (last time was 11 years ago!), so I decided to have a birthday brunch the Saturday before my birthday. It was a few days after my cousin Arvin’s birthday, a day after my friend TicTac’s birthday, and a day before my other friend/client/future bride Karen’s birthday so we had plenty birthday celebrating going on with mimosas and bloody mary’s!

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.

xoxo

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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Who: Melvin & Maryrose | What: More Wedding Details

November 5th, 2009

Melvin & Maryrose have been married for just over a month! We introduced a “sneak peek” of their wedding photos in a previous blog post. Earlier this week, we were delighted to receive more images of Melvin & Maryrose’s wedding from their photographer Heidi! Check out some more images below and check out Heidi’s blog. The pictures turned out so beautiful! Of course, what would you expect from an amazing photographer? Thank you so much Heidi!

The wedding details are in a separate gallery below. Wedding details were designed by Maryrose. Everything perfectly fit their personality as a couple. Again, wonderful job and thank you so much to Melvin & Maryrose. We had a blast coordinating your wedding!

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Who: Raina & Brian | What: Wedding

October 27th, 2009

We first met with Raina and Brian in May when Jasmin (see Jasmin & Chris’s wedding) referred us to them. We also did their other friends Lanie & Vic’s invitations and wedding details. With their wedding just five months away, they were eager to get started with all the details! They worked with April with all their event stationery (save-the-dates, invitations, reception programs, table number/menu cards, and name card/favor boxes). April also made their customized scrapbook-style guestbook and their card box. I met with Raina and Brian every month to go over their timeline and make sure all the fine logistical details were worked out. I also set them up with hula entertainment through Auntie Barabara and Pualani Studios (thanks to our friend Suzie!). It was quite a challenge with such a big wedding party, but we worked everything out. It was definitely a loooong day (12-hour shift!) with an extensive reception program. Everyone, especially the bride and groom, seemed to have a lot of fun! I have to give a special shout-out to Christian from Courtyard Marriott and Claudia from Bridal Network for being extra helpful!!! Congratulations Raina & Brian! We’ll miss working with you!

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.

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Who: Melvin & Maryrose | What: Wedding

October 13th, 2009

The best way to describe Melvin and Maryrose are cute!  Melvin has been my brother’s friend since middle school. Right when my brother found out that Melvin got engaged, he told him about newly-formed Simply Chic.  M&M (as Simply Chic referred to them) got a hold of us a few months later and we were able to help them with such a beautiful wedding. Maryrose has a graphic design background, so came up with all the wedding detail designs. She and Melvin did an excellent job! I just loved the bridesmaids’ dresses. It looked so good on each of the girls! And their shoes were all different colors. So cute!

Melvin and Maryrose are an easygoing couple, so were their family and friends! They were our first official rehearsal and wedding, and both went smoothly. Thank you so much to M&M, along with their friends and families. And thanks to Melvin for making us his famous adobo on our first meeting together! It was so yummy!

Melvin and Maryrose’s preview pictures were posted on their photographer Heidi’s blog. Heidi did an amazing job! She lost her voice so had her husband come and help her out during the photoshoot after the ceremony. She said she’ll send me more so I’ll post them as soon as I get them. For now, here’s a sneak peek:

Thanks to these wonderful vendors that made up of Team M&M: Photographer – Heidi O Photo (www.heidiophoto.com), DJ & MC – DJ Ceywut & Ryan Flores (www.ceywut.com), Cake – It’s a Piece a Cake (www.itsapieceacake.com), Venue: Bali Hai Restaurant (www.balihairestaurant.com).

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Who: Beverly & Jeff | What: Wedding

September 28th, 2009

April already blogged about the scrapbook she made for her brother Jeff and Bev’s engagement, along with Bev’s bridal shower over a month ago. And now, it’s time to blog about their wedding! Bev and Jeff tied the knot a couple Saturdays ago on September 19, 2009. Their ceremony took place at the beautiful Immaculata in USD and the celebration commenced at NTC Promenade’s McMillin Companies Event Center. While on my trip to the East Coast, they had asked me for help before and after the ceremony. I happily agreed. I sort of served as the assistant to the church’s wedding coordinator, who coincidentally enough is my friend and fellow USD Event Management classmate Bri. I helped gather the wedding party to get lined up for the processional and helped pin them (including the groom, eight groomsmen, two sets of parents, and ten sets of sponsors) with their corsages and boutonnieres. I also did other minor but important pre- and post-ceremony tasks and I was glad to be of help! Bev and Jeff make a great couple and everything in their wedding turned out beautiful! CONGRATS BEV AND JEFF!!!

The wonderful Starcross’d Creative put together this video shown during the reception:


Bev & Jeff’s Same-Day Edit by Starcross’d Creative

Here are a few of their wedding photos. More can be seen here: Brian Abiva Photography.

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Who: Marijene | What: Birthday Party

September 17th, 2009

Saturday, September 12, was my sister Marijene’s 24th birthday.  We celebrated at Wine Cabana, where my cousin Kim had her 30th birthday earlier this year.  We decided to make customized menu inserts to place in Wine Cabana’s menu booklets.  We also made “Thank You” tags for the favors (a bag of yogurt-covered pretzels) we put together.  Marj (her nickname) wanted burnt orange and brown as her colors, which happens to be the colors of her bedsheets! I’m starting to get into stamping so I bought a few stamps and brown ink and voila!  We got food from Souplantation.   The idea came from Bev’s Bridal Shower (a few posts ago) because WE LOVE that restaurant.  My mom cooked salmon, meatballs, spaghetti, and lumpia!  Yum!!  My sister’s creative friend Bernadette made a fruit bouquet, and being a wine place, my cousin Jasmine brought cheese and crackers.  Everyone had fun eating and drinking as much wine and beer they can!

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Who: Bev | What: Bridal Shower

August 12th, 2009

I am not only honored to be Bev’s soon-to-be sister-in-law, but also her maid of honor (aka MOH)!  She is marrying my brother on September 19, 2009 at the beautiful Immaculata church at USD and then continuing their celebration at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma.

With all the wedding festivities coming up quickly, her bridesmaids and I threw her a bridal shower in July.  Because she loves the city of San Francisco and is a true girly girl, we themed it as a San Francisco Tea Party.  My condo is way too small to throw parties in, so one of her other bridesmaids, Lisa, was sooo nice enough to offer her house for the party (she’s been renovating her place and it looks amazing!).  We initially intended to throw the party in the backyard, but the crazy heat wave that hit San Diego back in July changed those plans quickly – everyone ended up staying inside in the shade.

I made 2 different invitations: 1 for her and 1 for her guests.  She received an invitation that was pretty basic while her guests received an invitation that included an advice card that I had requested be sent back to me with a picture.  With the responses I received, I created a semi-scrapbook for her as a surprise to open at her shower.  I will complete the scrapbook with pictures/momentos from her shower.

The decorations were based off purple and San Francisco elements.  We had each bridesmaid create a centerpiece for the tables based off different “areas” of San Francisco: Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Chinatown, etc.. what they came up with was AMAZING! :]  I LOVED seeing everyone’s creativity and I know Bev appreciated the hardwork each girl put into their centerpiece and she brought each home with her to decorate her house with!

As for the favors, since it was supposed to be a “tea party” (but way too hot to actually drink hot tea), I put together a tea mug, chocolate covered pretzals, and hot tea packets to-go.  I personalized the chocolate covered pretzels (semi-homemade) by drizzling purple chocolate over the store bought chocolate covered pretzels to tie it into the theme more.  I also personalized the tea packets; it’s too bad I didn’t get a picture of them!

The catering was done by Souplantation and it was a killer deal! They delivered the food and desserts, drinks, utensils, everything for $10/person. How could you beat that!?  I also brought red velvet and choclate cupcakes and fresh strawberry pie just because I have a crazy sweet tooth.

We had a few games for her guests to play that included a virtual honeymoon game where I had my brother answer questions prior to the shower and at the shower, we had Bev answer them, then played the video response of my brother to see if they matched.  It was hilarious to hear and see his responses! Other games included the toilet paper wedding dress game, word searches, etc.. :]

All in all, it was an AWESOME day and I really think Bev enjoyed her day! :) Next up, the bachelorette weekend!! Whoohoo!! :]

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Who: Lanie & Victor | What: Wedding Details

July 27th, 2009

To maintain a consistent theme, we were also hired to do Lanie and Victor’s reception programs, name cards, and a name board.  This is what we came up with..

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Who: Lanie and Victor | What: Wedding Invitations

July 23rd, 2009

We had the privilege of working with Lanie and Victor through my godsister, Jasmin.  We haven’t known them long, but you can tell right away that they’re a perfect compliment to each other.

They knew they wanted a traditional pocketfold invitation.  Their color combination of sage green and chocolate brown helped give it a more modern look which, personally, I LOVE.  They had a whopping 5 inserts that included: reception information, directions, wedding party, an rsvp postcard, and a gift registry card.

Please excuse the bad lighting in the pictures.

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