Friday, December 18, 2009
A look back at 2009
2009 has been an exciting year both personally and professionally! I had a great time putting this collage together!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
It was a dark and stormy night....
...the rain fell in torrents, except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which swept up the streets (for it is in Culver City that our scene lies), rattling along the housetops, and fiercely agitating the scanty flame of the lamps that struggled against the darkness.
Oh, snap. I'm getting carried away by the melodrama of this story already. Edward Bulwar-Lytton would be proud.
Seriously, though, this is a fantastic story. I just have to share this story and the awesomeness that is Auntie Em’s Kitchen Catering and TACT Event Management. I wasn’t personally at this wedding, but I work with all of the vendors who were there and so I got to hear the different sides of this story from them all.
The Smog Shoppe in Culver City is an incredible place that is the perfect SoCal venue where you can have that indoor/outdoor feel at the same time. You know, unless it rains. And rain it did last Saturday. It poured cats and dogs. Thankfully, the bride and groom had contracted with the rental company to have the courtyard and kitchen of the Smog Shoppe covered with an awning, so guests could be kept dry.
That didn’t prevent the coordinator from getting in a car wreck on her way there (thankfully, she was fine), the glasses from the rental company to be dirty, a few cases of beer to be forgotten, or the power on the entire block going out an hour and a half before guest arrival. The. Power. Went. OUT.
So it is freezing cold, pouring rain, and dark in the venue and Auntie Em’s and TACT spring into action. A server is sent out to the closest store to buy hundreds of candles. Jeff Fleming of TACT gets on the phone working on getting generators brought in for power. And the cooks in the (pitch black) kitchen start cooking a formal sit down dinner of Filet Mignon and Salmon. Know that this food should be made in an oven, but instead, these chefs were working on a grill with candles and flashlights being held over their heads. As the venue was dark, rainy, and silent (no power=no DJ), Jeff had the brilliant idea to ask of any of the staff sang? Not one, but TWO of the Auntie Em’s staff confessed that they were trained opera singers, so the guests were welcomed inside to a delicious candlelight dinner by the chefs singing Opera. OPERA!
Soak that in for a second.
This wedding would have been the biggest disaster had any other vendors been on board. As it was, Auntie Em’s and TACT Event Management kept the flow going and improvised any way they could. Thankfully, when the generators showed up, the power came back on and the guests were able to boogie the night away. Good vendors are priceless, y’all.
WOW.
Oh, snap. I'm getting carried away by the melodrama of this story already. Edward Bulwar-Lytton would be proud.
Seriously, though, this is a fantastic story. I just have to share this story and the awesomeness that is Auntie Em’s Kitchen Catering and TACT Event Management. I wasn’t personally at this wedding, but I work with all of the vendors who were there and so I got to hear the different sides of this story from them all.
Image by Picotte Photography
The Smog Shoppe in Culver City is an incredible place that is the perfect SoCal venue where you can have that indoor/outdoor feel at the same time. You know, unless it rains. And rain it did last Saturday. It poured cats and dogs. Thankfully, the bride and groom had contracted with the rental company to have the courtyard and kitchen of the Smog Shoppe covered with an awning, so guests could be kept dry.
That didn’t prevent the coordinator from getting in a car wreck on her way there (thankfully, she was fine), the glasses from the rental company to be dirty, a few cases of beer to be forgotten, or the power on the entire block going out an hour and a half before guest arrival. The. Power. Went. OUT.
So it is freezing cold, pouring rain, and dark in the venue and Auntie Em’s and TACT spring into action. A server is sent out to the closest store to buy hundreds of candles. Jeff Fleming of TACT gets on the phone working on getting generators brought in for power. And the cooks in the (pitch black) kitchen start cooking a formal sit down dinner of Filet Mignon and Salmon. Know that this food should be made in an oven, but instead, these chefs were working on a grill with candles and flashlights being held over their heads. As the venue was dark, rainy, and silent (no power=no DJ), Jeff had the brilliant idea to ask of any of the staff sang? Not one, but TWO of the Auntie Em’s staff confessed that they were trained opera singers, so the guests were welcomed inside to a delicious candlelight dinner by the chefs singing Opera. OPERA!
Soak that in for a second.
This wedding would have been the biggest disaster had any other vendors been on board. As it was, Auntie Em’s and TACT Event Management kept the flow going and improvised any way they could. Thankfully, when the generators showed up, the power came back on and the guests were able to boogie the night away. Good vendors are priceless, y’all.
WOW.
photos by Douglas Hill of www.doughill.com
Monday, December 14, 2009
How to Get Married
At some point during the planning process I tell my clients "it only costs $70 to get married in Los Angeles county, anything above actually getting married is a wedding and that's what costs $$$".
In order to be legally married, you not only have to obtain a marriage license, but it has to be signed by an officiant and two witnesses and filed with the county within 90 days of issuance. Whenever you have your own Rabbi or Minister perform your ceremony, or hire a professional officiant, that person assumes responsibility of filing your license with the state. If a friend or family member is performing the ceremony, I recommend you sending it in for filing to make sure it is done correctly. I've heard of couples who find out years down the road that they are actually not legally married as the license was forgotten or lost!
Also note that unless you send in a $14.00 check with your license when it is sent in for filing, you will not receive a copy of your Marriage Certificate. The Marriage Certificate is crucial for changing your name or showing proof that you are, indeed, married.
To obtain a marriage license in Los Angeles County, you must go to your local Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office (locations listed HERE). An online application can be found HERE.
To obtain a marriage license in Los Angeles County, you must go to your local Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office (locations listed HERE). An online application can be found HERE.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
- Both the Bride and Groom are required to appear with either a valid driver's license or a passport.
- The counties in California do NOT require blood tests to obtain a License.
- Payments can be made in cash or by check or money order made payable to theRegistrar-Recorder/County Clerk or RRCC
- Processing time is approximately 20 to 40 minutes. Afternoons and Fridays are the busiest times and the processing time is likely to be longer.
- There are two kinds of marriage licenses, Public and Confidential. The Public marriage license can be purchased at any county clerk/registrar recorder's office in
Friday, December 11, 2009
Krista's Pretty Things: Rustic Wedding Signs
Hey folks! Sorry it's been a while since I've brought you a new edition of "Krista's Pretty Things." But as we all know, sometimes life is moving so fast, it's difficult to stop and find the time to blog!
Today, I have things that are not only beautiful, rustic wedding signs, but they are handcrafted, personalized pieces that are inexpensive and lovely.
I recently featured these signs on my own blog and Amber thought they are just the type of "pretty" thing you might like as well. They are by Etsy Shop GoJumpInTheLake and sell for just $65 each.
These are custom wedding signs that read "from this day forward" or "to love and to cherish" and are personalized with your names at the bottom. Also included is the post which holds the candle holder. The signs are created on rustic cedar wood and look like rustic barn wood. The design is printed in white and then distressed, to look old. When you order, they'll send you a pdf image with your design, receive your approval, then create your sign. Overall size of each sign is approximately 11"x12".
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