Now THIS is a Save-The-Date video!

They're Getting Married! from Saudia Butler on Vimeo.

Hustle & Bustle had the utter privilege to help Saudia & Brett with their spectacular day at Carondelet House. How cute are they? This is just the beginning....wait until you see the images from their wedding!

Congratulations, S&B - from H&B!!!

Katie & Mark Featured in Wedding Magazine!

This is our first wedding featured in a magazine based across the pond! Katie & Mark's creative vision & Heather Kincaid's brilliant photography skills has been noticed & enjoyed by others. What an honor. You can see more from their wedding on Green Wedding Shoes.

Heather & David Trailer

Thank you, Charles Lauren Films, for sharing this trailer with us!  The ending is a must watch. Heather & David are such an admirable couple. Love them. Love Saddlerock Ranch, too.
Cannot wait to see more from this gorgeous day!

jpr weddings

Two weekends ago, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with JP Reynolds at a charming Pasadena wedding we collaborated on.

Even though I refer JPR Weddings to many of my clients, this run-in reminded me of the wealth of knowledge this man is when it comes to wedding unions - which is the purpose behind this post. I want to share with you the remarkable books available, written by JP.

Regardless where, who, & the whats behind a wedding, a ceremony lead by JP is always beautiful, out-of-the-box, & memorable. At every wedding I have been at, officiated by JP, has guests raving about the ceremony well into the dancing hour.

I suggest taking this opportunity to browse one of his books. There is certain to be a couple of inspiring elements to take away from such reads.

Tania & Paul M-A-R-R-I-E-D!

There are many reasons to love the Bel-Air Bay Club. I have so many fond memories there. From the beautiful architecture, to the terrace off the bridal suite, to the incredible cuisine, to the AMAZING staff & let's not ignore the breathtaking views of the Pacific. My clients are certainly taken care of there!

I had a blast working with some of my fave pros at Tania & Paul's most gorgeous day. You cannot even tell Paul was suffering from a miserable flu the day before! Tania's style, grace, & beauty is unmatched. I just adore her gown. I will always remember her emotional walk down the path to the top of the aisle with her loving father. Their first look is one of my all time favorites. 

Enjoy these lovely photos from Phoebe Joy Photography!

an honest glimpse of what the guys are usually up to

I just love the details of her gown.

first look love!

Clearly,  this wedding party is not lacking in personality. I wish I could share ALL of their funny photos from throughout the day!

These were reused at the dessert table.

Simple & elegant! These were reused as centerpieces.

Married!

Tania has a sweet tooth!

Late night milkshake shots!

Coordinator - Theresa at Hustle & Bustle

Photographer - Phoebe Joy Photography

Makeup for bridesmaids - Christine Chung Designs

Bridal hair/makeup - Lauren Goodman

Florist - The Flower Lab

Dessert bar - Susie Cakes & Emil's Swiss Pastry

Ceremony Musicians - Subito Strings

Venue - Bel-Air Bay Club

5 Tips for Picking Your Wedding Planner

HELLO.

{sigh}

I must admit, I have become consumed with wedding season. Along with that, the simplicity of just "tweeting" & "facebooking" has shoved the "blogging" aside like an old sock.

Team H & B has been hustling & bustling & thoroughly enjoying our year. We hope you are enjoying your summer, as well.

We have rocked out so many exciting weddings. I know that sounds vague but, seriously, the weddings have been loaded with personality & style.  Our couples are the coolest cats around.

Some exciting things have, luckily, fallen into our laps. I had the opportunity to contribute to a little article for the fantastically interesting blog, Oh Lovely Day.

It's titled "5 tips for finding your wedding planner".

I touch on key pointers, like: Personality, contracts, correspondence - all that fun stuff!

Take a peak & if you know any brides/grooms-to-be, go ahead & share some of these tips with them!

Tomorrow, I will share some sweet photographs from a wedding at Bel-Air Bay Club

(like this one from Phoebe Joy Photography)....

More Wonderful News! The Knot Best of Weddings 2013!

This is so exciting! Thank you, The Knot, for this honor. Most of all, thank you, to Kaci & Tanya for allowing Hustle & Bustle to step up & become the wedding planning firm it is. The latter part of 2011 & the entire year of 2012 were basically controlled by Kaci & Tanya while I was a bit occupied delivering a baby. It amazes me when I try to reminisce what planning weddings & executing the events were like prior to 2010 - when the fabulous K & T joined my team.

While I continue to learn the intricate balance of motherhood & owning a successful business, I am constantly aware of how lucky I am to have won the hard work, dedication, & fun spirits of these two women. They won this!

2013 Bride's Choice Awards!

For the third year in a row, we are ecstatic to have won this award from Wedding Wire!

Thank you, Wedding Wire, for including Hustle & Bustle in this honor. We love what we do & are so flattered to receive a little recognition for it.

Britany & Eric Married!

Where do I begin with Britany & Eric? I write this because these two are so darn special.
Their wedding was not that long ago but I already miss this bride. She did a heck of a job planning this grand affair while juggling a very demanding career. As you can see, this young couple has a distinct, classic taste with a bit of innocent charm - must be all of the pink.


love the pink uplights

  


Britany's bouquet wrapped in a piece of her mother's wedding gown

incredible

This luxurious fabric is also material from her mother's gown.

a wondrous cloud of baby's breath!

I adore fun ring shots.



Britany made the escort card holders


                                                

downtown LA!

Yes, we encountered a lot of rain on this ceremonious day but the weather did not interfere one bit with the beauty, flow, fun, & love everyone experienced at Britany & Eric's wedding. It was a memorable one! It was such an  honor for me to witness the love Britany & Eric have for each other as well as the love within their families. I also cherished the opportunity to work at the prestigious Vibiana & get to know the wonderful people behind the scenes there. It was a thrill to work with Brandon at Couture Foto, as well. Enjoy these images & congratulations,
Britany & Eric! 

 Many thanks to these vendors:
Photographer - Couture Foto
Venue - Vibiana
Florist - Happy Flowers

Rentals - Luna Party Rentals

Caterer - Jay's Catering
Lighting & dance floor - OC Audio Visual Solutions
Ceremony musicians - Aurora Ensamble

jenna & jeff

My assistants & I were the ones throwing the petals - it was so fun!

Alright, so this is looooong over due. Jenna & Jeff were an absolute dream couple to work with.

I loved every single meeting & phone conversation with Jenna. I appreciated her distinct vision & her trust in me with my opinions & vendor recommendations.Their wedding contained so much personality that the aesthetic details were not necessary - just added bonuses.

Jenna & Jeff's favorite ice cream is Thrifty's Ice Cream so naturally they provided a Thrifty's ice cream bar at their reception. What fun it was for the guests to partake in the makings of their ice cream sundaes after their dinner. Our local Thrifty's shop even supplied us w/ their official scoopers, cups, & cones! Jenna & Jeff provided an entertaining video to provide some visual noise as a backdrop in their lounge area, adjacent to their Polaroid photo booth. This was Hustle & Bustle's first wedding at Los Angeles Country Club (recently discovered they are ranked one of the top 100 golf courses in the country - extra tidbit of info). The venue is amazing to work with. Imidiately following the wedding, their staff lined up long the pathway to the cocktail hour w/ trays of wine & signature cocktails for  guests to enjoy while strolling to the cocktail hour area. This is always smart to do to prevent long lines at the bar. After dinner, guests had the option to practice their putting skills on the putting green which was right next to the dance floor! It's so fun to reflect on their special day. The more I think about it, the more fun details start to flood my mind. The best part, for me, was just being able to witness this cute couple evolve from "recently engaged" to "happily married". What a memorable day to be a part of!!! Thanks, you two!

I got to work with some of my FAVE vendors!

Photos by Michael Segal Weddings

Venue: The Los Angeles Country Club

Bride’s Makeup and Hair by Tyler Wright

Flowers by The Flower Lab

Invitations by Tiny Wren Press

Party Rentals by Dress My Party

Calligraphy by Calligraphy Katrina

Cakes by Rosebud Cakes

Ceremony Music by Ted Nicholson & Manon Robertshaw

Reception Entertainment by DJ Lady Sinclair

 

The Flower Lab always has exceptional florals.

One of the coolest wedding parties - ever!

Calligraphy by Katrina provided so much beauty for Jenna & Jeff.

Tweeny at Tiny Wren Press is always amazing.

Jenna is stunning even before  hair & MUA. Don't hate her for being so gorgeous...& smart...& incredibly sweet.

 Made with love by Jenna's mother!

Gold rimmed hammered glass chargers are always a fave of mine.

The last rows of the ceremony were decorated w/ strips of fabric. Looked so lovely.

Happiness.

Thank you to Michael Segal Weddings for the spectacular photos, per usual!