Hello, Sacramento!

Here at H&B headquarters, we are beyond elated to announce we have set up shop in Sacramento!
We have been a part of & have had the privilege to attend some gorgeous affairs with our friends up north. Now, we have the honor to be much more involved & hopefully meet some new couples who would like Hustle & Bustle's assistance & expertise to make their wedding day truly magical.
Molly Floto is our head wedding coordinator in the beautiful Sacramento/Wine Country/San Francisco region. She is a one-of-a kind girl who oozes enthusiasm & good humor.
I will be sure to post a picture of her up here to embarrass the snot out of her :-) Yay for Molly!!

A Tip From Ryann.....

I wanted to make my Hustle & Bustle blog debut a fun one that reflected what I love most about weddings. I am really impressed when a bride and groom add some personal touches to their day, especially when they are do-it-yourself items. I think this is about as personal as you can get. This being said, I understand that there are many brides out there that are not exactly Martha Stewart-friendly. This is when I thought of embossing- it is simple, dummy-proof even, and still oh so elegant and leave a lot of possibilities.

Here is a quick how to on three great techniques:

Rubber Stamp Heat Embossing with Embossing Powder- easy

1. Items needed: hair dryer, favorite stamp, embossing stamp pad, and embossing powder (in color of choice). All of these items can be purchased at a Michael's or other craft store.

2. Stamp your rubber stamp on embossing stamp pad and then on desired paper piece (ex. invitations, favors, menus, place settings, etc.).

3. Sprinkle on some embossing powder, shake off excess.

4. Take your blow dryer and heat stamped area.

finished example:

so lovely!!

Rubber Stamp Velvet Emboss- easier

1. Supplies needed: Velvet, iron, rubber stamp, spray bottle

2. Heat iron, wet velvet surface and stamp with spray bottle of water

3. Lay velvet over stamp, soft fabric part down, take hot iron and press iron on velvet where it is over stamp.

Finished example:

Rubbed emboss- easiest

1. Needed supplies: stencil, rubbing embossing tool

2. Place stencil on surface and tape to hold down to keep steady.

3. Place paper or desired embossed material over stencil- backwards

4. Use rubbing tool in stencil areas.

Finished example:

I hope this inspires you, it definitely gets my ideas flowing! Imagine the possibilities, and happy wedding planning!

Hooray's the Day (Ryann's Fab Blog)!

A lot of you who have worked with me know my amazing partner, Ryann.
She has recently become engaged!! It's no surprise she has been planning her wedding day since she was a wee thing & I am super stoked for her! Ryann has recently developed her own blog, 'Hooray's the Day', to capture her thoughts on the process of planning her dream wedding, as a wedding planner. Good readings!! :) Hooray for 'Hooray's the Day'!

Firefly Group Events

Okay, I have a passion to confess - FireFly Group bachelor & bachelorette parties!
Yes, we all know the importance of planning a breathtaking dream wedding! What about the bachelorette soiree! Brides - shoot your MOH an email with the link for FireFly Group events, pronto! Heck, contact Nadine from FireFly yourself & let her team create a fabulous night for you! As Nadine says -
"Our bachelorette party, bachelor party, and bridal shower packages are fully customizable. You can choose from sushi classes, candle making, to sword fighting, or bungee jumping. We handle the booking, logistics, and money, no need to be left out of pocket. We use the best and most reputable vendors when booking your event. Planning a party was never easier, so you get to enjoy the event and receive all the credit! Serving California in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County & San Diego, also check out our fully customizable Vegas Packages."
No joke, her blog is one of my favorite reads! Also, if you happen to partake in one of FireFly's events, PLEASE invite me!!

Marika & Joe

I'm so excited to post these fabulous pictures from a spectacular, fun, amazing wedding at Cicada!
Thank you to Craig Rucker Photography for capturing these beautiful images. Marika & Joe really stole my heart, too! I am so delighted to have gotten to know these two & for being a part of their magical day!First Look @ The Biltmore
Marika did a stellar job making her card box!

Oh, Fudge!

(photo from Buzzle.com)
Recently, I was thinking about making some fudge for my family.
After doing a bit of research, I was shocked to learn how easy it really is to make!
I was also surprised at the unlimited number of flavors to make.

Which got me thinking...why not a fudge bar at your reception? We all know candy buffets are still in high demand. Let's just give it a decadent, fun twist! Your guests still get that “kid in the candy store” excited feeling but a fudge buffet is a little bit more unique...and more filling, which saves you $!

For all you DIY-ers, this is perfect. Even if you are not a “do it yourself’ nut, this fudge table could be a great starter project for you. It is pretty simple & very impressive! It's also inexpensive, & if you mess up on the presentation, just leave the ugly pieces at home to indulge on later.

Before, I thought fudge came in about 3 flavors, chocolate (of course), vanilla, and what not. But, NO, fudge can be made in just about every flavor under the sun (cheesecake, candy corn, bubble gum, RUM!)!

If you are not into a whole table full of fudge, a homemade piece of fudge wrapped in fabric, box, or paper that coordinates with your wedding décor is a terrific favor. Again, this is a super easy project that would be super appreciated by your guests.

Here are links to easy fudge recipes.
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,177,148190-255198,00.html
http://busycooks.about.com/od/candyandsnackmixes/r/cookiecuttfudge.htm
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/homemade-fudge-recipes.html
( photo from Fun Flavored Fudge website)

CHECK OUT THIS SITE!!!
If you are just not at all interested in making fudge, here is a link to a sweet company that will make it for you. The decadent treats also make darling favors. The prices are great & you can opt to get the candies wrapped or not. At least, visit this site just to check out all the possible flavors! It’s truly impressive!
http://www.funflavoredfudge.com/

Whoa, it's been a while!

Sheesh....where does the time go...really??
It is November! 2010 is almost here! October gave me 4 weddings & 5 new brides for next year. I am thrilled! Thank you!

I definitely need to post fall weddings on here. I will surely work on that.