In the Press: INSIDE Weddings Fall 2011

As many of you know I was married earlier this year with a wonderful wedding in Hawaii. While we can't quite share the photos from that magnificent day, I am delighted to share that my beautiful bridal shower designed by Beth Helmstetter Events and captured by Steve Steinhardt Photography was featured in the current issue of Inside Weddings!

 

From the amazing box-mailer invitations to the delicate Parisian theme, it was truly an afternoon to cherish. Beth even arranged for the lovely Jaimi Brooks of Fiore Beauty to set-up a mini-massage and mini-mani station for the guests to enjoy! With catering by The Food Matters and a decadent chocolate cake by Vanilla Bakeshop...I was in heaven!

{yes, they were printed on tea towels!} 

There were delicious tray-passed treats to start off the late morning fete...

Followed by one of my very favorites...french toast!

 And the queen of beauty, Jaimi Brooks, showing off the mini-mani station.

Beth even used photos of Jeremy and me in the table decor!

It was such a sweet day, and I couldn't have been a happier bride-to-be sharing the excitement surrounding my upcoming wedding celebration! 

{with my sister/Matron of Honor}



Invitations on Inside Weddings Online

Earlier this week InsideWeddings.com debuted a new Editor's Circle spotlight of us! We are so honored to be a part of the Editor's Circle and this new spotlight even includes my own wedding invitation suite!

They also included a few other more recent invitation suites...

Head over to the Editor's Circle Spotlight to read the interview!

In the Press: Occasions Magazine ~ Interview with Laura

Back in March we were approached by Occasions Magazine in Atlanta to answer a few questions to be used in an upcoming issue. Just this past week the Summer Issue with our advice popped up in my mailbox!

The story on stationery and calligraphy included small quotes, but we thought it would be fun to share the full interview here on the blog!

1. How does Calligraphy make stationary more intimate/personal? Anything that is hand-written shows the extra time and care that someone took to produce it, and stationery is no exception. It also lets the client set the mood for their entire event based on the style of calligraphy he or she chooses.

2. How do you decide what the perfect style is? Based on event or person? Normally our clients choose their own style, but for events I have done for friends and family, I usually think of the setting and design to decide what style will work best...and most often, the event design is based off the person's personality - so it all ties together!

3. How and when did you begin Calligraphy? At the age of 12 I was began using calligraphy at the shop I was working at. I am completely self taught and have just practiced various styles and tried new things. When I was 20, I penned my first set of envelopes for a close friend's wedding, and I've been doing it ever since.

4. What price range should our readers expect when choosing calligraphy? Envelope calligraphy generally runs from $2.50 - $4 per outer envelope depending on calligrapher and style (the more intricate the calligraphy style, the more time consuming and thus more expensive).

5. Are all Calligraphers the same? What makes them different/unique? Definitely not! Calligraphy is an art and just like other artists, no two are alike. In addition to inherent differences due to two unique hands, calligraphers use varying pens, which create different looks.

6. What pieces in an event can be handwritten (i.e. not just the envelope...signage, place cards, etc)? We have created signs for nearly all components of weddings and parties. In addition to the usual programs, menus, placecards and escort cards, we have also done signs for the bride and groom, thank you signs, restroom signs, calligraphy on mirrors, bar menus, directional signage, guestbooks - if there are words, we can calligraph them!
 

A Very Special Wedding Day

Last weekend Laura of Laura Hooper Calligraphy married the man of her dreams at a gorgeous private home in Kona, Hawaii! She was joined by a small group of family and friends for an intimate affair and was so happy to work on all of the paper goods for her big day!

We don't want to give away too many details from the day, but here is a picture of the gorgeous bride waiting to walk down the aisle!

The rehearsal and wedding were both stunners by Beth Helmstetter and photographed by Steve Steinhardt, and we can't wait to share all of the amazing details!

{posted by Alyssa of LHC}

In the Press: Style Me Pretty

It's so lovely seeing our happy couples and our work for their beautiful weddings, but there is something extra special about seeing your very own wedding celebration - so I am very pleased to share that my own engagement party was featured yesterday on the ever-so-fabulous Style Me Pretty blog!

For our engagement party, we hosted an intimate gathering in our home and backyard. Beth Helmstetter designed it all {of course!} using cool lounge furniture, comfy blankets, and chic lanterns to create a romantic setting that was elegant yet comfortable.

For the printed materials we used gold, silver and black sticking to a "metallics" palette. We made pieces for the heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet, self-serve champagne bar, the s'mores set-up by the BBQ and the dessert bar ~ everything was so delicious!

 

We also had galvanized buckets of beers out by the lounge for guests to enjoy!

Small signs like these are a fun and easy way to spruce up your party decor and add an extra special touch!

Thank you to Beth Helmstetter for her elegant design and Steve Steinhardt for capturing the evening so beautifully ~ I am one lucky lady...for this fab party and for my wonderful fiance!