Care packages

Don't get me wrong, I love technology - Facebook, Twitter, blogging, Instagram - you name it, I probably use it. However, nothing beats a good old fashioned hand written letter and care package (especially if it comes from a client). Thanks so much Xenia, for brightening my day!!

I'm a nominee!

I'm very excited to share with you all that J. Jasper Events is a nominee for Rory Gordon Photo's first ever Video Scholarship (check out the link here)! She is giving away one free video essay per year to a small business, because she's also a small business owner and has been helped by many folks along the way. If I win, I will get a video essay that is basically a promotional video to be used on my website. As Rory says, "it's a window into a business, more that what the products are." I'm just super excited because I feel that the energy and passion I have for events isn't portrayed online the way I want it to be. I want people to be able to see me in action, problem solving with my clients, directing folks, and having a cheerful smile along the way. Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

check it out here!!

Xenia and Lance

The vows

Last weekend I had the pleasure of coordinating Xenia and Lance's wedding, held at the Old Homestead in Crockett. The Old Homestead is this great old house right across the street from the C& H Factory in Crockett, with a huge grass yard and a beautiful deck under the redwoods. It's also right near the train tracks
which allowed for some amazing shots (John + Louise did a fantastic job! - check out their preview here!)

Lance and Xenia are so mellow (and organized!), and I had a great time working with the both of them. Xenia spent a lot of time making the decor, and was able to use a lot of her mom's antique furnishings which made it very unique.

my favorite - the cake table!

Congrats again, Xenia and Lance!

Amber & Dan - Awesome engagement photos

Amber and Dan are such a fun couple - they love beer, games, and hanging out. What's not to love about them? Their engagement photos by dkweddings totally captured their fun spirits. I'm really looking forward to their September wedding at Joaquin Miller Community Center in Oakland. Check out the full post here!

Alice & Dai - a preview

This weekend I was fortunate enough to spend some q-t with Alice, Dai, and their awesome family and friends. This couple is funny, smart, and oh-so humble. Their wedding went seamlessly and was absolutely gorgeous, and the couple was radiating happiness. Congrats to Alice and Dai! And, thanks Allison Andres for these preview pics!

My clients are the bomb.com

On my way home from the Fairmont after meeting some clients

You know what I love doing? Meeting and hanging out with clients. Not to have small talk, but to get to know them, to learn their history (both as a couple and as individuals), and to hear what they want for their wedding. I love their creative ideas - from homemade photo booths and school bus rides, to art installations and cowboys as wedding staff - people blow me away with their creativity! I also love the thoughfulness and careful-ness (is that a word?) they take when planning their special day. Whether that means taking family members' needs into consideration, or making tough budget decisions, my clients seem to really think these things out. And really, that makes my job so much easier!

Happy Friday!

IMG_6018 by Mikaela2005 on Flickr

Happy Friday! I'm off for a week of strategic planning/relaxing and visiting - wahoo!!