Katie and Jeremy

We were so excited to be a part of this special couple's big day!  Those of us at Flawless Events have known Katie for many years and we were honored to assist her in bringing her vision to life.  We also had the chance to work with Lifebox Studio!   They are amazing photographers and caught the magic of this couple's big day perfectly.  Here are a couple of images from their October wedding.

Congrats to Tania and Anthony!

We always love the opportunity to work with Amber French, here are a couple of images of a recent wedding Flawless Events coordinated.  Stay tuned for more to come!

Tania+Anthony, congrats

We were so excited to be a part of the planning process for Tania and Anthony's not one but two weddings!  This adorable couple first celebrated their American Heritgage this summer in a tradition 'western' wedding and will have a second, tradition Pakistani celebration, this fall.  Here are a couple of images from their engagment session.  Wedding pictures and details to follow!

All images are courtesy of Amber French Photography,  Thanks Amber for such an amazing job!

Thursdays Things We Love: Getting Ready for Summer Weddings

Summer is by far the most popular time to get married in the Pacific Northwest.  If the weather behaves there is nothing like the sun shinning while you walk down the aisle.  One thing to keep in mind during those hot summer months is making sure your guests are comfortable and taken care of.  If you are planning an outdoor wedding check out these fun, practical, and creative ways to make sure your guest enjoy your wedding as much as you do.

Personalized Sunscreen:
Place a basket of small personalized sunscreen packets next to your guest book.  Most guests don't think about that small detail when they are headed off to a wedding and they will be thankful you thought of it for them.  Also offering a personalized sunscreen will definitly be memorable. 


Hydration!
Offer guest water before they are seated.  You can either personalize the water bottles you hand out or not; either way your guests will be grateful.



Comfort:
Providing Flip Flops for your guests is a great way to get them in to the summer time spirit!  Flip flops also double as favors.  Place several baskets of flip flops in an assortment of sizes around your outdoor reception.  Select colors that either match or compliment your wedding colors. 

Sun Protection:

Offer guests either fans or umbrellas to protect themselves from those harmful rays.  These can also double as favors.



Hopefully this gets your started planning simple yet creative ways to ensure your guests are comfortable and taken care of during your summer wedding!

Reasons to have a wedding planner

I came across this article on www.mywedding.com and couldn't help but share it here!  Priceless advice!

http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/09/reasons-to-have-a-wedding-planner.html

Katie+Jeremy=Love, October 2nd 2010

Congrats to Flawless Events' Clients Katie and Jeremy who will be tying the knot this October.  This adorable couple took some snapshots of their love with their wedding photographers at Lifebox Studios.  We wanted to share a sneak peak of their session.  Stay tuned to see how their wedding came together!

LIFEBOX STUDIO

p: 1-888-TERA-BOX (837-2269)

w: www.lifeboxstudio.com 

Weekly Bridal Beauty Tip: Guest Blogger, Lynaia Pulido Skin Care Specialist

So you've found the dress and the location. Now it's about you. Your skin, your brows and your bikini (or blingkini). It's time to prepare the three.

First off, your brows:
I recommend waiting at least 2 weeks without tweezing to get the perfect shape. For brows start by finding a great picture of yourself when your brows looked great other styles that you have liked.

Remember the big NO NO's:
Be off retin A and Renova for at least 2 weeks.

Stope using Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Hlycolic Acids for 48 hours and remember that anti-bioticts can effect the skin.

Star preparing about 4 to 6 months out. Estimate about every 3 to 4 weeks to work on your shape.

One thing that really makes the brows pop is a tint, just dark enough to to make that arch stand out a bit.

Next tip....the bikini/brazilian/blingkini!
You can find Lynaia Pulido at
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206-935-4990
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4462 37th ave sw seattle, wa 98126

Thursdays Things We Love: Relax and Unwind

Each week Flawless Events will feature something we absolutely can’t live without. From amazing planning tools to gifts for your bridesmaids, Flawless Events runs across amazing finds all the time. Each week we will share with you some of these things! Stay Tuned….

Of course planning your wedding is incredibly fun and a once in a lifetime event, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Every bride needs to take time to pamper themselves and relax. Our recommendation is Philosophy’s bath set named, “The Bride.” The set includes a facial cleanser, moisturizer, shampoo, shower gel/bubble bath, firming body emulsion and hand cream. The products, which are named, Hope, Grace, and Purity, have a feminine but soothing scent, and it all comes in an adorable hat box, (that even fits in a carry on, hello!).
The set can be purchased at www.Philosophy.com, www.Sephora.com or www.Nordstoms.com.
Complete Set: $48.00

  

If you’re looking for an amazing gift for your bridesmaids philosophy has the answer for that as well.  Their bridal party set is a great way to get your girls in the wedding spirit and also provide a way for them to unwind!  Philosophy’s  The Bridal Party is a shower gel ‘trio’ named Bubbly, Wedding Cake, and Bridal Bouquet.  The complete set is $30.00 making it a thoughtful and thrifty way to say thank you!  The Bridal Party can also be found at the same retailers as The Bride.  

The Must Know Hair Style Info: Guest Blogger Kermit Allen

Finding the perfect look for your wedding day can be a little overwhelming, that’s why we asked Seattle based, award winning stylist, Kermit Allen what his advice is to anyone tying the knot! 

Do:

Compile pictures that you love! Whether it be from magazines, the internet, or your own pictures of when you just loved the way your hair looked.   It doesn’t need to be the complete look.  I often tell my clients if they love the texture, accessories used, etc just bring it.  Anything I can use to get a better idea of what they have in mind is helpful. 

Find a stylist you’re comfortable with.  If you don’t have a regular stylist or your regular stylist doesn’t do wedding styles; find an expert.  Consultations should be complimentary, so book one!  Usually a consultation is booked in a 15 minute time slot.  It’s a great way for you to get a feel for a stylists work and determine if you feel like you are a good match.   Insider tip: when you call to schedule your consultation ask the receptionist who the resident ‘wedding guru’ is.  The receptionist sees all the finished products, knows who does the most weddings, and who’s the most popular.

Schedule a practice session no later than 2 weeks before the big day.  Bring all accessories and your veil (if applicable) with you. 

 

Don’t:

Color your hair, cut your hair, or make any drastic changes right before your big day.  These appointments should be booked 1-2 weeks before your big day.   

When you do color or cut your hair don’t do anything too different.  You want to look like yourself and you especially don’t want to have a cut or color that distracts people from your natural beauty or your dress.

Don’t do anything too trendy.  Trends come and go and they especially date your wedding pictures.  You don’t want to look back in a couple of years and ask yourself what you were thinking.  You want to lean towards a more timeless look when it comes to your overall style on your wedding day.

 Kermit can be found at Habitude Salons and Spa (Ballard location).  www.habitude.com or 206-782-2898 

all photos courtesy of the knot.com 

Bridal Party Expectations

When you look at the definition of bridesmaid you will see: “bride's attendant at wedding: a girl or woman who helps the bride on her wedding day”. This would typically include purchasing a dress and accessories for the wedding. Attend the bridal shower, buy the couple a gift and stand up front during the wedding.

But for those of you who have been a bridesmaid you know this list is actually much longer.  We are often asked by our clients, “what is expected of my bridesmaids?” or “what is acceptable for me to ask of them?”  So we decided to make a realistic list of what’s expected of both your bridesmaids and your maid of honor. 

Show up for dress shopping, fittings, and purchase the dress

Purchase the shoes and accessories decided on by the bride

Be available for random panic attacks or breakdowns by the bride

Listen to the endless conversations the bride will have about her groom, in laws, and planning process

Address invitations

Attend engagement party

Attend and help plan if asked the bridal showers (some brides have more than one, if you are a bridesmaid you should attend the main shower and try to attend the family shower as well, if you are the maid of honor you should try to attend all of them)

At the showers MOH should write the gifts down and who they are from as the bride opens them.

Attend and help plan if asked the bachelorette party (if the maid of honor you should be involved in the planning)

Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner (MOH may be asked to give a toast at dinner)

Be educated about the couple’s details of where they are registered, where to send gifts, etc.

Hopefully this helps each of you navigate through the delicate world of bridal parties. As you can see, 

bridesmaids are an integral part of a wedding and the planning process. Lesson: Be wise in your selection of bridesmaids to make sure you have bridesmaids who will properly support you and be more than just the “definition” of a bridesmaid.

There is another list of bridal party responsibilities on the big day so stay tuned for that list!

Our New Website!

Flawless Events is so excited to finally have our new site up and running!  Who ever knew it could  be so hard!  Thanks for everyone's patience while we underwent this change.  Look for new blog postings, updated pictures, and additions to the services available!   We are still working on our relaunch so make sure you stay tuned!