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We're a wee bit tardy on this (ha!) but check out this interactive map we designed for the ever marvelous Alison Events.
They traveled something like 84 (!) days out of the year last year, orchestrating fab destination weddings the world over. Each icon opens up stunning photos from each destination. Check it out in action here!
We are always so pleased to be a part of our client's celebrations - especially a celebration like this one. Tina & Rudy renewed their vows after 25 years of marriage! The happy couple then...
and now!
A few pieces of stationery we did for their gorgeous event...
See all the details here!
Nicole and Wolfgang's gorgeous wedding is featured on Martha Stewart Weddings! The couple choose our Orchid design for their Napa Valley wedding, featuring real orchids by Sharla Flock Designs.
The wedding took place at a private home of a friend of the couple. Dinner was served in the remodeled barn on the property, with catering from The Girl and The Fig, a local Sonoma eatery.
The couple choose Alison Events to help with the design and coordination of their wedding.
All photos by Anna Kuperberg. More photos here.
We are thrilled to report that the wedding of Eunice's best friend, Erin and her new hubby, Jeremy, is featured on Style Me Pretty today!
It was a truly fabulous and fun affair, designed by Alison Events, with lots of ingenious details, including a vintage card catalog that acted as the seating guide. Each guest's card was cross-referenced with other guests according to interests, life history, etc....
...and possibly the most amazing and hilarious first dance - done to Hey Soul Sister by Train and including the Beyoncé's signature move from All the Single Ladies (need we say more?)...
...a photo booth by Magnolia Photo Booth - always a huge hit at any party...
We collaborated with Erin and Jeremy to come up with a charming array of stationery inspired by vintage ephemera and McSweeny's. The invitation was supposed to look like a page torn from a book...
The replies were Mad Libs fashioned to look like an old school Western Union telegram...
And the programs, designed to look like a vintage book...
This was one of our favorite projects so far this year! We really loved their creativity and sense of fun.
Vanessa and Cayman's beautiful Carmel Valley wedding took place at Holman Ranch and featured our Heartland design! Event planner Shannon Leahy worked with the couple to create an elegant, rustic event.
See more photos here. Photos by Emily Merrill.
We were incredibly honored when photographer Larissa Cleveland and planner Shannon Leahy asked us to participate in an equestrian themed photo shoot at the stunning Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto.
We created invitations, reply cards, place cards, programs, and pony ride tickets complete with horseshoe motifs, gingham patterns and classic fonts.
Vintage prize show ribbons added to the rustic theme.
Even the cake used horseshoes as decoration!
See more photos at Snippet & Ink (thanks Kathryn!), as well as a list of participating vendors.
Did you see Lily and Andrew's breathtaking wine country wedding on Style Me Pretty? Can you say gorgeous? We worked with the bride and groom to create all their paper products - from the save the dates to the place cards, and everything in between. Inspired by our Classic Cowboy, Heartland and Biltmore wedding designs, we created a unique suite that fit their rustic chic theme perfectly.
The wedding was a true family affair. Andrew's cousin Jocelyn Arelt was their wedding planner, and Andrew's aunt, Valerie Arelt, did all the flowers!
The wedding and reception took place in the Sonoma Valley, at Lily's parents ranch. It was 106 that day! The ceremony took place in the middle of an oak grove.
Guests enjoyed dinner catered by the Jimtown store in a Zephyr tent.
Lily wore a Monique Lhuillier dress and Andrew donned a Thomas Pink suit.
Many, many congrats to Lily and Andrew!!!
All photographs by Verite Photography. For more stunning images, please click here.
We're looking forward to the San Francisco Wedding Fair this Sunday, January 10 from 11 - 4 at Four Seasons Hotel. Let's face it: most bridal shows are a kind of lame. However, this one consistently attracts some quality vendors. If you're thinking of only hitting one of these events, it's the one to check out.
We'll be there exhibiting with partner Magnolia Photo Booth, an awesome photo booth company that just launched in the Bay Area. Magnolia will be demo-ing their booth, and we have some brand spanking new save the date designs that use the photos & photo booth pics! Magnolia keeps a booth at our studio at 977 Howard Street (between 5th and 6th), so you can drop by use it for free to make awesome save the dates, thank you cards & more (just call ahead, as it's sometimes out on loan).
A few vendors to definitely check out at the show:
Cakes & Sweets
Calligraphy
Florists
Rentals
Classic Party Rentals Hartmann Studios
Event Designers
Check out the San Francisco Wedding Fair website for a full list of exhibitors. Enjoy!
Thanks to event planner Morgan Doan and Geoff White Photographers for sharing these stunning photos from Lori and James' recent wedding at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco. For their opulent event, they chose the Chandelier wedding invitation design by EIEIO Studio in coal and a custom berry red. So lovely!
Lori looked gorgeous! (Her makeup was by Neja Cosmetics).
As did James! Elegant minimal bout and floral arrangements by Michael Daigian Floral Design.
For those of you not familiar, the Bently Reserve is a gorgeous neoclassical building near the Embarcadero. Morgan did an amazing job of transforming it into a dramatic event space for the ceremony...
...and the reception.
Lovely cake by Jen's Cakes. Catering was by Taste Catering.
The invitation motif was carried through the seating cards...
and even the lighting (patterned gobos on the ceiling by Got Light?).
Congratulations, Lori and James!
Photography by Geoff White Photographers.
Congrats to Abby and Ross, who got married last month at Limn Gallery, a beautiful modern space in San Francisco!
It all began with this custom save the date design that we created for the couple, combining a nod to the fact that the space is a functioning art gallery, and a little bit of wit and whimsy!
Limn provided a chic, minimal backdrop for the reception. The event was catered by Jane Hammond Events.
Emily Dreblow of Soulflower Floral Design created these lovely sculptural boutonnieres, as well as the succulent centerpieces.
We revived the save the date design in a welcome sign carved by Because We Can...and a hand drawn seating chart.
The ceremony was held in gallery's outdoor courtyard.
The bride wore this gorgeous beaded shrug, custom made by seamstress Glenda Pongiglione.
The programs coordinated with their invitations (they chose the Lunaria invitation design in espresso and apple).
Promptly after the ceremony, they left for an amazing honeymoon in Greece (we're so jealous!!). Congratulations, Abby & Ross!!
Photography by Marla Aufmuth.
We are thrilled to be a part of Style Me Pretty’s exclusive destination wedding giveaway...and, trust us, it's a doozy! One very lucky reader will receive a fabulous gift of goodies worth up to $2100 - FOR REAL! Prizes include a 1 hour consultation with wedding planner Alison Hotchkiss, beautifully handcrafted cup set from Heath Ceramics, 2 nights stay at the Bardessono Hotel, gift certificate to Bottega Restaurant and so much more.
Also included in the giveaway? 100 digital destination invitation sets from yours truly – Hello!Lucky. To enter and get more details about this amazing giveaway, check out http://www.stylemepretty.com/
One of our very favorite Bay Area event planners, Lisa Feldman, just launched her new website! Check it out - it is gorgeous!
Lisa has a way of turning every event she works on into a joyful, personalized occasion. Some of the most memorable weddings we've designed paper for are showcased on the site, including Dana & Julie's - they were married last year in Hualaiai, Hawai.
We collaborated with Lisa to create the invitations and wedding stationery details, including umbrella wraps...
Chopstick holder place cards for the rehearsal dinner (calligraphy by Papineau Calligraphy)...
...and wedding favors. As you know, all the thoughtful details are what makes a wedding special - Lisa is all about these!
Orlee & David's wedding was another wonderful event Lisa designed...
The wedding invitation suite was inspired by organic, Art Nouveau floral patterns.
One of our favorite details from the wedding - a table where guests could read love letters written between the bride and the groom, and write their own!
Lisa is also the Bay Area's go-to event designers for Bar and Bat Mitzvah's. This gorgeous reception at the St. Regis featured flowers by Kathleen Deery Design. We created the invitations, as well as personalized menu cards...
...and seating cards (calligraphy by Papineau Calligraphy).
And this is just the beginning! Find more inspiration on Lisa's website.
The site design is by the talented Deb Wagner of dstripe. Hello!Lucky designed the logo, Kenneth Sloan edited gorgeous photos, and Curt Sanburn edited the copy.
Congratulations, Lisa!
We recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Annena & Co and Lisa Lefkowitz Photography on an event design showcase at Spruce. If you haven't checked this restaurant out, definitely stop by - the food is great and the ambiance, designed by Stephen Brady of Williams Sonoma Home, is very 1930's executive lounge -- lots of rich tones and leather!
Annena Sorenson of Annena & Company worked with Kathleen Deery (one of our favorite floral designers!) and Classic Party Rentals to create rooms with different themes. The Wedding themed room is above.
We collaborated with Maybelle to create these menus and place cards.
Birthday party theme.
Business anniversary theme.
Gift bags! Thanks to Lisa Leifkowitz (and her photographer Stephanie Poole) for sharing these lovely photos!
Thanks to Kathy of Well Rehearsed for sharing this great event with us! Let's face it - the wedding is a big day for moms of the bride-to-be and groom-to-be, too! Enter Neiman Marcus and Well Rehearsed! Neiman's is hosting a fashion show specifically targeted at helping moms look their best. Kathy, who specializes in planning rehearsal dinners (traditionally hosted by the groom's family), will share planning tips alongside author Jane Angelich. RSVP (and score brownie points!) here.
Thanks to Misti Layne for sharing these gorgeous pics of the red, white and blue Classic Cowboy wedding invitations we created for Maggie and John's June wedding at Rancho Nicasio.
The whole wedding, designed by Stacy McCain and Mary Lois of Loop Flowers, is full of delightful rustic homespun details. Check out more pics on Style Me Pretty today (thanks, Abby!!). And congratulations, Maggie and John!
Photos: Misti Layne
We're in love with this gorgeous baby shower by Sugar Coated Events, via Concrete and Honey. The muted palette and pretty details would be perfect for a wedding, too...
Gorgeous candy bar, cupcakes and favors...
Love subtle tone-on-tone teacup flower arrangements. More beautiful pics (by Nicola Greenaway and Karen Greenaway) here.
Thanks to Style Me Pretty and Jose Villa Wedding Photography for posting these gorgeous pics of a rehearsal dinner designed by Alison Events, for which we created the menus. The wedding was relocating from Mexico to the Parker Palm Springs at the last minute, but Alison maintained the Mexican spirit with this simple, beautiful design. We designed and printed the menus in just 2 days (it can be done - and it's up there with the time we flew to Nice, France to deliver a seating chart to a client - yes, we take customer service seriously!)
Every detail was gorgeous.
The happy couple! See more details here and here. And by the way, we have the scoop on a fantastic deal from Alison. Now through the end of August, she and her talented production manager Kelsey are offering hourly rates for all you budget-savvy brides who don't need full service planning. She can walk you through a timeline, floor-plan, design, table scape, vendor referrals, or even a walk through the elements fo your wedding to give you ideas! Her hourly rate is $125 (cash only, please) with a 2 hour minimum. Trust us, this is a great value and gaining the insight, expertise, resources, and creative vision of one of the best in the business. DO it!
We recently blogged about the fabulous Stacy McCain, and are thrilled to be participating in a bridal fair she's organizing with Dekker Photography on February 26th, featuring a collection of wonderful vendors, including Magnolia Floral Design, Cake Work, Best Beverage Catering, Amy Kuschel, Got Light?, and Papineau Calligraphy.
The party will be on Thursday the 26th of February from 6-9pm and will be a low-key, intimate affair (unlike many of the large, impersonal bridal fairs out there!). There will be an open bar, delicious catering, live music and beautiful decor. So come on by, have some food and drinks with us and have fun! Tickets are available at
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/55135
Our friend Stacy McCain, an event planner based in San Francisco, just pinged us to let her know about her wonderful new website! It's so great to see Stacy's fresh, fabulous work all in one place! We especially love this Mexican fiesta she created - love the colors and the mini maracas!
These Mexican paper flowers are gorgeous, too - find similar ones here.
Love this table name and the beautiful, understated table settings...
So many lovely, rustic touches!
Adorable cake and candy bar...
Stacy does everything from weddings to anniversary parties and takes her inspiration from a range of influences, including her international travels. Speaking of which, the anniversary party above was inspired by the couple's international travels over their 40 years of marriage (so sweet!) -- love the gorgeous Asian details.
She also is very friendly to same-sex couples - like this ultra-modern wedding she created for Mike and Jeff at the San Jose Museum of Art. Stacy's eye for detail is simply wonderful, and she was a wonderful, energetic personality to boot!
Congratulations, Stacy! Check out more of her work here.
Photo credits (from top): Mel Barlow, Alex Johnson, Sasha Gulish, Emily Merrill
We're thrilled to be contributing to the upcoming Freedom to Marry fundraiser at Amy Kuschel Bride benefiting Equality of California. It's going to be a great party, organized by I Do! Wedding & Event Design, catered by Joshua Charles, and featuring a show of Amy's 2009 bridal collection. Here are the details - everyone's invited!
Thursday, February 12, 2009 National Freedom to Marry Day 6 - 8 p.m. Amy Kuschel Design Studio 23 Grant Avenue, 5th Floor San Francisco, California
RSVP to Ruby@amykuschel.com (and if you can't make it, make a donation to EQCA!)
Photo credit: Photomischa
At Hello!Lucky we specialize in Letterpress greeting cards, as well offer DIY step by steps & free printables. Led by sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle, our small team of expert designers and artisan letterpress printers specialize in creating neon & foil, holiday cards, birthday cards, & thank you cards, that are full of creativity and whimsy. We've been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Design Sponge, Style Me Pretty, Real Simple, and many other leading publications. Please feel feel to contact us via chat, phone or e-mail - we'd be happy to assist you!
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