Mrs. Cherry Blossom, San Francisco
Age and Occupation: 27, Administrative Asst.
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, District Sales Manager
Engagement Date: December 23, 2006
Wedding Date: May 3, 2008
Venue: Zen Garden in the East Bay w/ reception in a floor-to-ceiling window Atrium with views of the Zen Garden
About Me: After 5 years of dating, we're finally ready to get hitched! I am a lovah of all things wedding, creative, crafty, and definitely DIY bc I love to add a personal touch to everything I gift or make. In my free time, I like to bake, spend time with our family, friends, and my doggies, read my guilty pleasure celebrity gossip and catch up on TV shows.
Have I got something for you!
Andrew Hsu from Morning Star Videography, was a potential vendor we were planning to work with after my unfortunate no-GO with Monster Crayons. Although we had decided on our other option (more on that at a later time), Andrew was still extremely kind to offer his services even as a second opinion or just a sounding board. How nice is that?!
Today he sent me an email for a swanky event for Promises and Pearls Bridal Soiree happening at the San Francisco Design Center, March 5th, 7 pm - 9pm. Check it out and register if you’re interested! (Thanks Andrew!)
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Miss Peacock, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 26, PhD Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Internet Whiz
Engagement Date: December 5, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2008
Blogging Since: December 13, 2007
Venue: St. Clement Church, Cafe Brauer (or a big church wedding and a fancy party at a cafe in Lincoln Park.
About Me: I am a grad student with a secret obsession for all things wedding related. I also love to read, travel, drink champagne and go for walks with our dog, Maisy, and Mr. Peacock. We are planning our very vintage wedding in the greatest city in the world, our hometown of Chicago. I am so proud to be a Bee!
Aside from the Paper Wedding event, the Wedding Show at the Chicago History Museum was the best wedding show that I have attended in the past year. Blue Plate and the Chicago History Museum are holding the event again this year on March 13, and if you live in the Chicago area I really recommend going.
The very pretty Chicago History Museum
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Miss Peacock, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 26, PhD Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Internet Whiz
Engagement Date: December 5, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2008
Blogging Since: December 13, 2007
Venue: St. Clement Church, Cafe Brauer (or a big church wedding and a fancy party at a cafe in Lincoln Park.
About Me: I am a grad student with a secret obsession for all things wedding related. I also love to read, travel, drink champagne and go for walks with our dog, Maisy, and Mr. Peacock. We are planning our very vintage wedding in the greatest city in the world, our hometown of Chicago. I am so proud to be a Bee!
I am really swearing off wedding related events, i.e. bridal expos, trunk shows, bridal luncheons, vendor showcases and “evenings of bridal luxury.” I don’t care how much free champagne and cupcakes they offer me, I am DONE. However, I went to Paper Source’s Paper Weddings last year and I briefly flirted with going back for a second round. There were two shows that I have attended in the past year that were actually helpful, and this was definitely one of them (I will write about the other one soon). The event is coming up again in February and it sounds like it will keep all the goodies from the last round and throw in a few more. The tutorials are priceless and I made friends with a few other paper fetishists.

Here is my review of last year’s event to give you a taste of what the event has to offer. If there is one in your area and you have even a passing interest in either DIY or pretty paper, I highly recommend going.
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Mrs. Penguin, Sacramento
Age and Occupation: 26, Video & TV Producer/Director/Editor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Engagement Date: January 29, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: September 14, 2007
Venue: Winery in the Gold Country
About Me: I'm a silly mess of a girl who, above all else in this world, LOVES the Spice Girls. I eat sushi at least 3 times a week, and feel guilty about how much it costs the other 4 days a week. I love designer jeans and cheap accessories. I don't like sweets, but I love the UCLA Bruins!
A reminder that The Lovely Details Showcase is this Sunday, February 3rd from 11-3 at the Fort Mason Firehouse in San Francisco! I’ll be there demonstrating the Gocco, and there will be lots of great ideas, inspiration, and Bay Area vendors showcasing their talents. They’ve added several AWESOME vendors to the showcase list, so come get inspired! Admission is FREE! Check out their website for all the info at
http://lovelydetailsshowcase.com/

See you there!
Mrs. Jasmine, Chicago/LA
Age and Occupation: 25, Attorney
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Attorney
Engagement Date: March 24, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: September 20, 2007
Venue: Hotel on the westside of Los Angeles
About Me: I'm a happy-go-lucky, imaginative spirit trapped in the body of a lawyer. I love reading, shopping, dining out, and exploring my beloved adopted city of Chicago with my fiance. We're planning the wedding of our dreams in my hometown of Los Angeles and we're excited to incorporate our cherished Indian/Pakistani customs and traditions.
Chicago ladies– we’re in luck. There are two upcoming bridal events, both of which sound so fun. I plan on going to both and I hope to see some of you there!
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Mrs. Hydrangea, Dallas
Age and Occupation: 26, Administrative Assistant
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Network Analyst
Engagement Date: June 2007
Wedding Date: September 2008
Blogging Since: January 14, 2008
Venue: Catholic Church and Reception at The W Hotel
About Me: Mr. H and I come from very different cultures and backgrounds so I'm excited to plan our wedding with a balance of both traditions. My mom has always been a DIY queen, and I'm just now starting to get into it with a new house and a wedding to plan!
There is a bridal show this weekend in Dallas sponsored by Macy’s Registry. The show is at Dallas Market Hall and will feature over 350 vendors. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 14.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to go, but it might be of some help locating vendors and getting ideas for your weddings! Don’t forget to make labels with all your pertinent info (Name, Contact Info, Wedding Date, etc.), otherwise your hand will be sore from filling things out!
Dallas Market Hall
January 26-27
10am - 6pm
2200 Stemmons Fwy
Mrs. Penguin, Sacramento
Age and Occupation: 26, Video & TV Producer/Director/Editor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Engagement Date: January 29, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: September 14, 2007
Venue: Winery in the Gold Country
About Me: I'm a silly mess of a girl who, above all else in this world, LOVES the Spice Girls. I eat sushi at least 3 times a week, and feel guilty about how much it costs the other 4 days a week. I love designer jeans and cheap accessories. I don't like sweets, but I love the UCLA Bruins!
Bellissima Vita Weddings and Huckleberry Karen Designs are hosting their first ever Bridal Faire in San Francisco! I’ve been so lucky to meet both these ladies and they’re both truly extrordinary and enthusiastic about all things weddings. Stop in (it’s free!) and get some great ideas for throwing a gorgeous wedding! They’ve asked me to do a Gocco Demo during the fair, and I’m really excited to be able to participate and contribute, so come visit me!

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Mrs. Penguin, Sacramento
Age and Occupation: 26, Video & TV Producer/Director/Editor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Engagement Date: January 29, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: September 14, 2007
Venue: Winery in the Gold Country
About Me: I'm a silly mess of a girl who, above all else in this world, LOVES the Spice Girls. I eat sushi at least 3 times a week, and feel guilty about how much it costs the other 4 days a week. I love designer jeans and cheap accessories. I don't like sweets, but I love the UCLA Bruins!
Weddingbee readers KatyStardust, Cara, Miss Cherryblossom, and I were out in full force this past Sunday at the Five Star Afternoon Bridal Event at the Four Seasons San Francisco! To any of you Bay Area brides-to-be that missed it…GO NEXT YEAR. I’ll be married by then, but I’ll be there. Hopefully I’ll have an engaged friend in tow, but even if I don’t…there’s no way I’d miss it. The food and drink alone are well worth the admission fee. Here are some pictures and info!
Cara, Miss Cherryblossom, and I were the first in the door and bum rushed the makeup trial booth. Cherryblossom got a BEAUTIFUL makeup trial (a blog on it later from her!) by Amy with Jade Studio Productions.

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Mrs. Penguin, Sacramento
Age and Occupation: 26, Video & TV Producer/Director/Editor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Engagement Date: January 29, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: September 14, 2007
Venue: Winery in the Gold Country
About Me: I'm a silly mess of a girl who, above all else in this world, LOVES the Spice Girls. I eat sushi at least 3 times a week, and feel guilty about how much it costs the other 4 days a week. I love designer jeans and cheap accessories. I don't like sweets, but I love the UCLA Bruins!
Come Join Miss Penguin and Miss Cherryblossom this Sunday January 13, 2008 for a 5 Star Afternoon at the Four Seasons San Francisco. The Four Seasons will showcase their elegant facility and introduce Bay Area Brides to the upper tier of wedding services. Guests will sip champagne and sample hors d’oeuvres and wedding cakes in luxury as they stroll through over 75 exhibits featuring every service a Bride can use to plan her own exquisite wedding.

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Mrs. Lovebug, Tucson
Age and Occupation in 06: 31, Writer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Professional Game Show Contestant
Engagement Date: February 18, 2007
Wedding Date: April 19, 2008
Venue: Historic Inn
About Me: Likes: blogging, wikis, semi-colons, cuddling, fragrant flowers, syntax, and spooning. Dislikes: typos, dangling modifiers, flypaper, citronella candles, and run-ons. If I had my druthers, I'd exchange simple vows in a candlelit library. But I lost my druthers long ago...anyone seen them?
This one’s for all my homies in the Old Pueblo. Tucson Newspapers is launching a brand new bridal magazine!

Woo hoo, local resources! And here’s the shameless plug part: yours truly wrote that “Minimum Planning…” article. I know, can you believe it? Someone actually paid me for my wordcraft. Suckaz! Anyway, you can either wait and pick up a copy in stores within a week or two, or…
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