photo session sneak peek
We had our formal session at Mission San Juan Capistrano last week. Here’s a sneak peek.
Photo by Benedick David.
Filed under Blog | Comments (5)bargain shopping for accessories
Anh was surfing the net bargain hunting one day when she landed on some info for Erica Koesler wedding accessories for lower than wholesale pricing. The pieces from this designer are high end, superb quality and can cost between $200 to $600 a piece at retail. Here at their working warehouse/factory tiaras, hats, veils, jewelry and accessories are sold for up to 50% off wholesale–what a steal!
Check out their display. I wish this was a room in my home where we can all play dress-up.
Here’s Anh enveloped in the rack of veils.
Anh and I drove up to Hollywood trying to make the most of our President’s Day off of work to see what we can find. I was able to find 4 pieces for myself. Three are pictured below.
This tiara I got for only $50. I love the vintage look and it goes perfectly with my vintage colored gown.
This totally blinged out oval rhinestone necklace was a ‘must have’ at $50. My ring is also oval so I fell for this piece immediately.
Anh’s favorite piece was this beautiful comb purchased for only $35.
I highly recommend that all brides check out this place before getting your own veil and accessories. You can definitely find something to suit your gown. Keep in mind that all pieces are unique and they don’t carry stock. They are supposedly a little less than perfect but I couldn’t tell the difference.
Erica Koesler Wedding Accessories
12142 Sherman Way (@ Laurel Canyon)
North Hollywood, CA 91605
818.764.1913 (call first, appointments are preferred)
Cash only
http://www.ericakoesler.com
* There is no name on the garage door, look for the building number. It’s in an industrial park alley way.
Filed under Blog | Comment (1)bridal shower sneak peek
Gwen Huyen, one of my bridesmaids, and Boumy, one of my dear friends, are collaborating on planning my bridal shower. It isn’t happening until late June but these gals are already on it! Last week guests were sent a sneak peek / save the date card to the all girls soiree. Boumy designed the invitation with a Stampin’ Up stamp set called “For the Bride”. How suitable is that!?! She had the gracious help of Steph and Jen in putting them together.
I love the purple bling.
Look at how cute the flower holds down the flap to reveal the details.
Check out the stack of sneak peeks before they were sent off.
Boumy hand wrote each guest’s name and address.
Very Vanilla paper along with Elegant Eggplant Purple ink from Stampin’ Up was used. Gold paper is from Paper Source. The flower punch is from Martha Stewart.
I feel so blessed and like the luckiest gal alive to have such great girl friends.
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