Anne + Garrett | Featured in The Knot California Magazine

Let me start by saying FINALLY! I am so happy to finally get to share details from Anne + Garrett's beautiful Shady Canyon wedding. I went to high school with Anne and while I was ditching track practice for Sprinkles Cupcakes (sorry Coach), Anne was breaking records. I was so happy to see Anne had met her match was intentionally planning her wedding from San Fran!
Anne first came to me to ask a few questions about stationery and wedding invitations. She had found a suite that she loved, but wasn't blown away after seeing the samples. Anne showed me what she was looking at and asked if I could help her decide if it was a good choice or not. I was honest with Anne, as a friend and not a client. She was about to pay a custom price tag on a non-custom invitation suite! I told her what I could potentially do for her and we began working together. I am so happy she asked me to do her paper goods! Anne had a great vision for her wedding day, with the perfect balance of traditional elegance (family style dining and attention to their guest's comfort) with modern flare (subtle floral accents at every corner and signature Moscow Mules at the cocktail hour). Anne took her plans seriously, and proofed her designs carefully while keeping me informed of her wedding plans, which made the design process more cohesive. Her and Garrett were a joy to work with and I was happy to see how wonderful their day turned out! See all the paper goods and details below.

I know… words do not do this wedding justice! The Grovers (Troy Grover Photography) did an amazing job capturing their day. For their paper, VAD designed and coordinated their stationery and paper goods. Letterpress printing by Patrick Masterson, Calligraphy by Southern Calligraphy, Vintage Stamps from Verde Studio, Twine by Paper Phine. Anne created custom olive oil escort cards for her guests that doubled as favors! One of my favorite ideas yet, unique but still cohesive with bread at each setting from the couple's favorite bakery!

Check out Anne and Garrett's wedding planner, Brooke Keegan's, blog post about their wedding and the latest The Knot California Magazine to see it in print! 

Planning: Brooke Keegan Weddings and Events | Florals: Holly Flora 
Linens: La Tavola | Rentals: Signature Party Rentals and AK Johnston Group 
Gown: Monique Lhuillier | Bridesmaid Gowns: Bella Bridesmaids | Videography: 618 Studios
Hair and Makeup: The Halcyon Agency | and more.

September Review

Happy October! I know I am not alone when I say how ready I am for cooler temps and cozy sweaters. It looks like we still have a few weeks until we are really there, though. September was oh fun and relaxing. It was bit of a slower month for me, and if you read my August Review, you may remember it was a BUSY one, packed with traveling and weddings.
I am thrilled that Fall has begun and I have had the chance to enjoy it, away from the computer screen! 

CONS:
Because of some confusion on one order, I have started using a better invoicing system. Pricing for custom paper is NO joke, and there are so many factors, products and TIME that go into the equation, it can get overwhelming for a client and difficult to explain to them.  My husband helps me with this, as I continue to learn that numbers are NOT MY THING!
I am still waiting to share so many projects with you all, some styled and some weddings. This isn't really a "con" at all, but the anticipation is killing me!

PROS:
September was fully embraced and restful. It was definitely quality over quantity and was FULL of inquiries. My Spring is almost booked solid, and I feel so fortunate! Mostly local events for styling and florals, and one out of town! It looks like Winter will be nice and calm for me as well, no complaints about that! I head to Nashville next week for a site visit with a lovely April bride! I cannot wait! 
I was featured on Weddings Unveiled, alongside some of my favorite vendors.
I met the sweet, Kaylie Poplin, of Kaylie B. Poplin Photography, for lunch and she is as kind as she is talented! We have some fun projects up our sleeves that I have wanted to do for so long! She is such a breath of fresh air and I can't wait to work together!

That's it for my short and sweet September Review! Hope you all had a lovely September, and cheers to October!

xo,

T