February 24th, 2010
This past weekend I was a guest at the Thomas Fogarty Winery Open House. It’s a spectacular venue nestled up off of Skyline Road. What I loved about this event was the education component that Ellie Warner and her team of designers added. Wedding planner Janece Shellooe of Every Elegant Detail and floral designer Amy Burke of Amy Burke Designs put together three tablescapes to showcase the different levels and price points of design. Rentals were provided by Hartmann Studios and paper design by Rachel Hanson.
It’s often very inspiring to see beautiful tabletop photos but often difficult to determine the price and complexity that may be involved in creating them. This was a great way to compare and contrast three designs side to side.
Can you guess the cost for each 8-person table? (Scroll down slowly. I’ve listed the answers under each photo)
Rentals: $70
Floral: $70
Paper Design: $40
Total: $180
Rentals: $225
Floral: $85
Paper Design: $100
Total: $410
Rentals: $285
Floral: $620
Paper Design: $130
Total: $1,035
Rentals – $70
Floral – $70
Paper Design – $40
Total – $ 180
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February 16th, 2010
Congratulations to IZZY Magazine on their premier issue launch today! Melissa Ann Bagley is the talented photographer who has been working for months putting this beautiful book together.
Check out an article from Well Rehearsed on page 33. It includes the top four reasons of why having a rehearsal dinner is important to your wedding celebration.
Thank you to Janae Shields for the beautiful photos.
Tags: new magazine
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February 8th, 2010
I am thrilled to be featured in Gentry Magazine’s Spring Bridal Issue out on newsstands now. Take a peek of my profile on pg. 24. Other Well Rehearsed friends that are in the issue include: Hey Lady – chic and comfortable wedding shoes and Nesting Newbies – a resource for after the “I dos”.
Article photos by: Janae Shields Photography (travel), Oaks & Acorns Photography (asian)
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February 5th, 2010
A tale of two coasts. Josselyn grew up in the bay area looking west while Matt’s home was in Cape Cod looking east. The goal was to bring the feeling of the two coasts together without being too overbearingly nautical or “beachy.” Calming colors of slate blue, light blue, sandy tan and crisp white were the main colors of the event. Tables were covered in “timeless ticking” wedgewood linens and decorated with vases of sand, sea shells, whispy sea grass as well as vintage boat lanterns. Accent tables were draped in “sundance” linen, reminiscent of quilted beach blankets.
Guests watched the beautiful sunset behind the Golden Gate Bridge while dining on delicious New England Clam Chowder (a special request from the mother-of-the-groom).
Here are a few photos as captured by Jasmine Wang. Enjoy! -K.
Venue: Golden Gate Yacht Club
Linens: La Tavola Linen
Photographer: Jasmine Wang Photography
Tags: beach, Cape Cod, rehearsal dinner, San Francisco
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January 20th, 2010
I’ve been invited to be one of five tabletop designers for Hollywood Hosts, a fund-raising event that benefits a fantastic non-profit, Peninsula Youth Theater. Each designer creates an unique tablescape as inspired by their favorite movie. With cascading chocolate waterfalls, everlasting gobstoppers and fizzy lifting drinks, Well Rehearsed will capture the incredible, edible world of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Today I am working on creating some signage for the event. (Yes, I felt like a little glitter is needed). Here’s a sneak peek:
The event is sponsored by Gentry Magazine and will be held Sunday January 31, 2010 at The Cypress Hotel in Cupertino. All are welcome! Click here for ticket information.
A special THANK YOU to all my amazing sponsors for bringing the value of the tablescape to over $5,000. You rock!
Beau-Coup Favors, Brighter Than Air, Marizette Paperie, The Only DJ, Precious & Blooming, Studio Cake, Sugar & Spice Chocolate Catering, Sugar Shack, Wildflower Linens
Make sure to check back for post-event photos.
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January 11th, 2010
Wedding planner extraordinaire Kathryn Kalabokes of Dream A Little Dream Events is taking the show on the road and inviting brides to jump on board for the Dream Bridal Tour. Well Rehearsed is one of the many vendors who will be showcasing their services. More info on how to register is below.
The Dream Bridal Tour presented by Dream A Little Dream Events – San Francisco edition is hitting the streets once again on Sunday January 24th. This is set to be a fun filled wedding planning extravaganza! The day begins at the Dream A Little Dream Events Pacific Heights studio in San Francisco. From there, the group will be taken by cable car charters to a lavish champagne brunch at a posh SF hotel. After we are full and ready to take on the world, we will be visiting and meeting with over twelve other vendors in the wedding industry. You will learn about photography, invitations, spray tans, flowers, linens, beauty, cakes, bridesmaid gowns and much, much more. The best part of the day is when you get to take home your bag full of goodies and discounts from all of the participating handpicked vendors. The last tour’s bag was valued at over $3500 in discounts and gifts.
The premise of this tour was to bring the best that this city has to offer to brides that want to learn as much as they can about planning their wedding. This isn’t a bridal show, the vendors do not a pay a dime to be featured, they are simply great at what they do. Think of an intimate setting where you can ask all the questions you want to two of the top wedding planners in San Francisco, and walk away from the day with a new found knowledge on all the things you wanted to know, but had no idea who to ask!
For more information, please visit our website at www.dreambridaltours.com or purchase your tickets directly at http://dreambridaltours.eventbrite.com/?discount=vendor using the code word ‘vendor’ to save $10 per ticket.
Tags: andrew weeks photography, bridal show, San Francisco, tour
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January 4th, 2010
Mary Mix, a colleague and friend of mine, shared this inspirational tradition she started that encourages us to stop and reflect on the year that has past and choose a word that will take us through the new year. In the spirit of being in the first week of 2010, I wanted to share it with you. Following is an explanation about the tradition and the Wordle above is a visual of some of the words that were selected by friends this year. My word is: Focus. I just love the simplicity of the exercise and it’s so easy to remember everyday! If you feel inclined, please share your word as a comment. -K.
How the tradition got started (from Mary):
At a dinner party over a decade ago, we were all lamenting the tradition of New Year’s Resolutions. We all had them, or attempted a list, but we never managed to fulfill them and it made us feel bad. So we scrapped the whole idea. Instead, we each came up with a single word that would set the tone for the year to come. It could be anything, it just had to inspire you. The idea is that this is YOUR word for the whole year – a singular rallying cry, intention, reminder, kick in the pants, inspiring thought…. use it however you like. Live it for the year. See how you feel.
Choosing your word:
Everyone has a different process. The idea is to keep it simple and choose something that is meaningful and personal.
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January 1st, 2010
Hello New Year! It seems like 2009 flew by and I can’t believe we are already in a new decade. This year I am excited to announce my blog! As I was disassembling my Christmas tree today, I thought the perfect first post would be to share a special ornament that made it on my tree. My wonderful husband has started a tradition that every year he gives me a Christmas ornament that represents a major “happening” of the past year. As always, he again blew me away with his creativity and skill. He hand crafted the placesetting graphic that I use as part of my brand identity as a tribute to Well Rehearsed in 2009. Can you see the mini fork tines? Yes, he carved them!! The ornament is about 4 1/2″ x 2″ and made of yellow heart wood. It’s amazing. Just like him.
Here’s to a fabulous year ahead! I look forward to sharing more about myself, tips on throwing great events and fun ideas that will make them truly unforgettable. -K.
Tags: ornament, placesetting, well rehearsed
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