We Turn Five Today!

I just wanted to put up a quick post to thank absolutely everyone that has supported my business from the ground up. Five years ago today, I applied for a business license, put up a very questionable website (yikes), and started working from my dining room table. It doesn't sound glamorous at all, and it really wasn't. I sat by the phone for what felt like months, and I got my first few clients in that time, and it took off from there.

It took a lot of hard work to get from there to here, but it also took support from friends and family, amazing clients that still to this day continue to refer us, and great vendors that love to work with us (and us also with them!).

I will be celebrating with my family, staff and vendors next week at Bin 38 in San Francisco, and I'll be sure to upload photos after the festivities. It is such an exciting milestone, and I hope that the business continues to grow and thrive in our next five years as much as it did in the first five!

Cheers,

Wedding Paper Divas Sale

Wedding Paper Divas is definitely one of my favorite go to sites for great invitations, thank you cards and save the dates. You can find so many styles, and they make the ordering process such a breeze.

Right now they are running a sale through July 20th and you get free shipping by using both of these codes: Enter the coupon code SALE10 at checkout to save 10% off when you spend $25 or more on save the date cards, bridal shower invitations, party invitations or thank you cards. Merchandise must total at least $25 before taxes and other charges for the promotion code to apply. Offer excludes items from the William Arthur Letterpress and Thermography collections. This offer may be used in conjunction with the free ground shipping coupon code FREESHIP.

Happy Planning!

The Union Street Bridal Walk | July 12

The Union Street Bridal Walk is taking place in San Francisco on Sunday July 12 from 1-4pm. This is a great street filled with many wedding vendors, including invitation makers, florists, beauty salons, jewelers, bridemaid gowns, photographers and more. It is a nice casual way to see and meet many vendors all in one area without going to an overwhleming bridal show.

They are offering a swag bag to all participants that RSVP by going to their website.

Happy Planning!

20% Sale at Paper Source

One of my favorite stores, Paper Source, is having a sale: 20% off EVERYTHING online! I have already started to fill my cart as I write this post.


Happy Planning!

Promises & Pearls Event | July 8

This is a great event for all you brides and grooms out there! It is put on my one of my good friends in the industry, Michelle with MB Wedding Designs. Think of it as a smaller and more distinct bridal show. These vendors are invited to be there, she does not just let anyone showcase at her event. It will be taking place Wednesday July 8th from 6-9pm at the Payne Mansion. I will be there, so make sure to say hi!

Happy Planning!

Gift Bag Giveaway!

I have {three} fabulous gift bags to give away, and they need to go this week, as some of the great discounts tucked inside these bags are expiring soon!

I will give them away to the first three people to leave a comment or a question for me. It can be about anything; planning, venues, tips, etiquette, personal, etc. You can even leave a comment about my new blog! Whatever it is, I will have a great gift bag waiting for you to pick up at our Fillmore Studio. This isn't just for brides, there are many great discounts in these bags for salons, spas, skin care, photography sessions, jewelry, etc.

One thing, you must be local as most of the discounts are for local vendors here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Happy Planning!

Article and Wedding in San Francisco Brides Magazine

I just received the online version of the new San Francisco Brides Magazine due out later this month, and was pleased to see Loralie + Kevin's wedding from November featured in their article about smaller weddings. These photos were taken by the fabulous husband and wife team, Joel and Cara Flory. We just loved this wedding with it's simplistic nature and amazing colors, especially against the dark skies that day. Their guests really enjoyed the true San Francisco feel and the bride and groom got to spend time with all their guests on their special day.

Make sure to pick up a copy of this region specific magazine, or register for a free copy here.

Happy Planning!

kathryn