kary h events blog

08.08.08…a very special day for a very special couple.  Just a few short months ago I met Robin and she is a pure delight!  Robin and Steve chose the breathtaking Montage Resort and Spa for the setting of their celebration.  We quickly went to work creating the details of their wedding day.  Robin’s central focus was to create an event that was fun and intimate, but that also had visual impact and was consistent with their passion for architecture.  So we had the wonderful challenge of incorporating the elements of stainless steel and plexiglass with soft florals and  brilliant lighting that reflected from ample glass surfaces.  So, who better to call on to help us achieve this look than the wonderful Jeff Johnson and the crew at Square Root floral design and the brilliant Mike Ivey at Pro Audio and Lighting.  The results were breathtaking and the artistic genius of Chenin Boutwell of Boutwell Studio captured it all! The amazing Jaime Snyder and the staff from the Montage made sure that Steve and Robin’s guests celebrated in style as every detail was attended to and the food and beverages were superb!  A special thank you to Fusion Linens and Classic Party Rentals for helping to complete the look, Innovation Invitation for embracing our theme and creating the stunning engraved stainless steel invitations and table numbers and El Beso Cigars for your hand rolled specialities! Thank you, Robin and Steve!  It was an honor to work with you…xoxo!     

Posted on August 13th, 2008 by admin
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One of the many things I love about Maria and Michael is that they are the type of people who know what they like and they don’t sweat the small stuff. So, when they approached me about planning this beautiful celebration for their family and friends, the fact that we had a mere 8 weeks to pull this off did not phase them.  They were unshakable in their decisions and this became priceless as we went to work assembling a wonderful team of vendors to complete the day.  What we didn’t know was that our beautiful May weather was about to take a turn! Our plans for this amazing outdoor fete quickly became challenged by the torrential rain and hurricane force winds that faced us just days before the wedding…and with no end in sight! (okay…maybe the weather just seemed that bad from my native California perspective! Once again, Maria and Michael were unshakable in their faith and optimism that their wedding day would be a perfect celebration…rain and all!   With much gratitude to Lewis Barker and his amazing team at Barker Decor Services who risked life and limb ( again…a minor exaggeration to construct this amazing open-air structure, we pulled it off! And with no exaggeration and literally 20 minutes before guests began arriving, the wind stopped and the sun came out..a true testament to Maria and Michael’s unshakable love.  Congratulations you two!  It was an honor to be a part of your day!   Here is a complete list of the wonderful people that made the day possible!  24 Carrots Catering, Sonny Alexander Flowers did a wonderful job in interpreting our wishes for an organic design with a modern twist!   Icons Band provided the fun and funky 80’s tunes, Classic Party Rentals, Fusion Linens, It’s All About the Cake, the incredible team at Barker Decor Service,  And I cannot say enough about the wonderful Chenin Boutwell of Boutwell Studio.  She is pure delight from head to toe and has provided these stunning images….thank you, Chenin!    

Posted on May 28th, 2008 by admin
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Last week was the launch party at Arroyo Trabuco for wedding chicks, a fabulous new blog that is a “must read” for any bride.  Creators Jocey of Joceybella Invites and Amy of Amy Squires Photography have collaborated to bring the best of beautiful wedding design, talented vendors and inspiration to one gorgeous spot.  Be sure to check it out! Here are a few pictures from the event courtesy of the wedding chicks! Thank you Chicks for a great evening! 

Posted on May 12th, 2008 by admin
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Yes, it took me a while, but finally have my blog and website linked thanks to the brilliance of Jocey at Joceybella Designs.  This will force me to be more diligent with posting updates!  Stay tuned! 

Posted on May 12th, 2008 by admin
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This was a long awaited day for many…David and Maria had dated for over 10 years and finally decided to take the plunge.  Family and friends traveled from nearby town and distant continents to be there to share in this celebration.  Though rain, sleet and torrential hail pounded outside the church, there was nothing but warmth and love within….  

A great event is the work of a great team. Here is a list of the players that made this possible!

Julie of Julie Weaver Photography is the fantastic photographer that captured these great shots.  She has an amazing talent and an artful eye for detail, not to mention a fantastic sense of humor that makes the day so much fun!

 Sandy and the wonderful staff at Altadena Town & Country Club were a delightful group to work with! 

Kreestol and Jon at Sonny Alexander Flowers created the floral masterpieces!

 Courtney Corvan provided the makeup artistry and Melisa from Hair Comes the Bride made sure of bride and maids were perfectly coiffed! 

Lighting and entertainment were provided by the wonderful gentlemen of Pro Audio and Lighting 

Cinematic skills by Jennifer Anne Video  

Menus, programs and escort cards by Cloud Nine Paper 

Transportation luxury compliments of  Global Limousines

Rentals by Classic Party Rentals   

Posted on March 25th, 2008 by admin
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 Tucked away in the beautiful hills of Silverado, Jacque and Matt exchanged vows this last weekend at Rancho Las Lomas.  They are two of the sweetest, most genuine people you could ever meet and it was a privilege to be a part of their day.  Though Jacque and I planned the majority of this event by phone and email (she and Matt live in San Francisco) they made me feel like family…thank you! The beautiful and talented Chenin Boutwell from Boutwell Studio documented the day.  Here are a few of her fabulous shots for you to enjoy!     xo,  -k-     i love these shoes!!!   Flowers by the amazing Leanna Henry of Bella Blooms                         Cupcakes by It’s All About the Cake!  ( so yummy!) What a party!! Congratulations, Jacque and Matt!  Have fun in Bora Bora! 

Posted on February 7th, 2008 by admin
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welcome! thanks for checking out my new blog! i look forward to sharing with you the vendors I love, fun new trends, fabulous finds and some of the things that make me smile….so enjoy!

Posted on January 24th, 2008 by admin
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