a while back a good FRIEND of mine who writes a little blog called SNIPPET & INK told me about an amazing book company she though i would like….soooo, i checked it out & literally fell off my chair….VELVET RAPTOR makes the most scrumptious swoon worthy books….many people don’t know, that before my photography really got going i did lots of little creative odd jobs to make money….for a while when my oldest daughter was a wee one, i made hand made velvet books & sold them to boutique stores…it was truly a labor of love…i know how hard it is to get good velvet that will work with the binding process….i bow down to VELEVT RAPTOR…their books are what my books wishes they could have been….anyhow, i am just happy to live in a world where VELVET RAPTOR exists….last year at WPPI i introduced these books to everyone who came to my presentation…after that several talented photographers starting using their products….now i want to share them with my KISS THE GROOM world….although these are fabulous books if you are a photographer, they are really great for everyone….they’d make a lovely journal or scrap book too… so today i am happy to announce 1 lucky someone will win one of these beautiful books (pictured above)….just leave a comment & double check to make sure you are not on santa’s naughty list…may your day & nights be full of VELVET & PHOTOGRAPHS…..(gown by the CLAIRE PETTIBONE)…xoxo

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CONGRATULATIONS!

to LIZ the winner of the amazing
TWIGS & HONEY &
DROP IT MODERN
& GIGI PRESS
giveaway

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& to all of you who took the time to vote for the
CHIC COUNTRY WEDDING…THANK YOU…
& congratulations AMY the winner of the
FUJI INSTAX camera…

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& congratulations to the SOOLIP winners
JADE & AMANDA & MICHELLE
i’ll be stopping by SOOLIP too…
maybe i’ll see you girls there..

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wishing everyone a lovely day…xoxo

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A SOOLIP WEDDING
A HEAVENLY COLLECTION
OF INSPIRATION AND BEAUTY
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2011
BEL AIR BAY CLUB, LOS ANGELES

This year, A Soolip Wedding, is proud to highlight the couture bridal gowns of Claire Pettibone featuring her, Spirit of the Night, Spring 2011 Collection.  “It was a joy to revisit the effervescent creatures that inspired this season’s collection. Luminescent wings, drops of dew on a rose, the colorful glow of the sun dissolving into the moon. Glittering sequins, beads, pearls and crystals dazzle and sparkle. An ethereal wedding gown in moon-lit gold and spun silver, shimmers between reality and another world. Night settles in the forest, the moon rises, and the fairies come out to dance and play,” comments Pettibone on her 2011 collection. (I adore CLAIRE PETTIBOONE & a SOOLIP wedding)

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WHEN:
Sunday, March 6, 2011
11am – 3pm
Fashion showing at 11:30
Engaging with Experts: 12:30pm-2:20pm

WHERE
:
Bel Air Bay Club
16801 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, California 90272

HOW:
Tickets may be purchased online at
www.asoolipwedding.com or
by calling 310.360.1055
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so here’s the deal…i have 3 pairs of tickets to GIVEAWAY!!

so if you want to be part of this lovely bridal event
& spend time with some amazingly talented people

leave a commment
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GIVEAWAY02.21.11

you have another opportunity to win a fuji INSTAX camera

this is a contest within a contest….
a beautiful wedding i photographed is in a FACEBOOK contest…
we are in the running to be classic party rentals
MOST FABULOUS EVENT OF 2010
& we need your help to take 1st place

to enter simply follow this LINK & vote for a CHIC WINE COUNTRY wedding
(the event planner is maxine andrew  & photos by me)

you can vote once a day until march 3rd….
everytime you VOTE leave a comment here & you will have a chance
to win a lovely little fuji INSTAX camera…i will announce the winner on march 4th…
please take a moment & VOTE…your support is greatly appreciated….xoxoxo

help our CHIC WINE COUNTRY wedding take 1st place
& enter here to win yourself a fuji INSTAX camera….xoxo

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happy valentine’s day giveaway!
today is KISS THE GROOM’S 2nd birthday  & we
are celebrating with our loveliest giveaway ever….

TWIGS & HONEY & DROP IT MODERN & GIGIPRESS

“Twigs & Honey by Myra Callan is a line dedicated toward creating unique & innovative accessories that are designed to compliment & accentuate the wearer’s features. The pieces utilize both modern & old millinery techniques for assembly from hand dyeing & sewing to pressing of petals & curling of feathers. The designs are not created to follow trends but rather to create pieces that are original, beautiful & wearable. New styles are being adding regularly but all are heavily influenced by vintage fashion, patterns & textures in the natural world & fine materials. Perfect for special occasions & weddings, Twigs & Honey designs are created to work wonderfully for your event while remaining timeless in form & function for years to come.”
TWIGS & HONEY

“Drop it MODERN© is a line of modern photography gear and luxurious backdrops that have been made famous by their rich textures, modern designs and quality materials. drop it MODERN© is the “Original Modern Backdrop Company,” that features custom made prints by owner of Drop it MODERN©, Breanne Schaap, to best accommodate every genre of the photography industry. With one touch you will feel the difference. drop it MODERN© is an inspired company, set to inspire you to enjoy chasing that creative thought in your mind.”

drop it Modern© donates a portion of the profits of every backdrop
purchased to provide clean water to thirsty people worldwide.
DROP IT MODERN

“I don’t remember when I fell in love with letterpress stationery, but always knew
it was in the cards for me. On the eve of my 25th birthday, my quarter-life crisis
prompted me to take the leap. My main objective was to create a collection of stationery
that was modern, minimalistic, and smart. Using a printing technique from the 15th century,
simplistic design philosophy, and only the finest papers and inks….

Our mission is to draw attention to the beautiful things in life,
while preserving our earth…one letterpressed note at a time.”

GIG PRESS
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jillian creator of GIG PRESS on her wedding day

in the spirit of love & life & KISS THE GROOM & valentine’s day….
i asked the 3 talented designers to share a personal KISS & TELL story….

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myra’s kiss & tell….
TWIGS & HONEY

The day that Matt and I were married was truly an extraordinary day. We were blessed with having our loved ones near, lucky to have perfectly warm weather, and thankful for having each other. I didn’t think that I would be the bride that would get overly emotional during the ceremony, but I felt my knees get weak while facing my future husband and struggled to hold the tears back. I really don’t remember much of anything that was said during the ceremony but I mostly remember the flood of emotions and those reciprocated by my better half. When it came time for us to kiss, I recall thinking that this was really the “first” kiss ever. It would be the kiss that would signal our lives together as husband and wife. After we kissed, I remember smiling ear to ear as we were announced as husband and wife and I’m happy to say that Matt and I still flirt and kiss over 3 years later.

breanne’s kiss & tell….
DROP IT MODERN

“It was new years eve, and there were lots of people there. I had a crush on him for as long as I could remember.  It had been a week since our first date and I hadn’t heard from him since. I live in a small town and everyone I knew was crammed in an old rusted out shop on a cold foggy night on the outskirts of town…..Popping champange and trying to keep warm. I was wearing gold sequins from head to toe so he couldn’t miss me in the crowd….the countdown started…. 10……7……he makes his way towards me…..3…..2……1….it was sweet, soft and sexy….. and it went on and on and on…..a perfect start to the new year and the rest of my life….”

jillian’s kiss & tell….
GIG PRESS

“our first married kiss…  i look at photos, and i’m reminded of exactly how it felt…i pray i never forget the feeling!!  the all to short moment was filled with so much joy and excitement.  my heart was fluttering…and i remember trying so hard to commit the moment to my memory forever.  it was so romantic, and sweet enough for the world to see.  it truly was a taste of what was to come…of what our life would be like as mr. & mrs.  i cannot believe it’s almost been one year…. wedded bliss…time flies when you’re in love…”

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another sweet little detail of GIG PRESS designs

may love & light & kisses be with you always….

one lucky girl will win stationary from GIGI PRESS….
& my favorite sea blue backrop from DROP IT MODERN &
the birdcage veil (i wish was mine) from TWIGS & HONEY

happy valentine’s day….XOXO

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(to enter the contest simply write “xoxo” in your comment)

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congratulations to michelle & alexis…..
the 2 lucky winners of the fuji instax cameras…
the response for this contest was overwhelming…i wish i had cameras for all of you…
in the spirit of  giving, there will be a new wonderful contest announced tomorrow…..
one sweet somebody will win
TWIGS & HONEY piece &
a DROP IT MODERN backdrop &
some lovely stationary form GIGI PRESS

xoxoxo

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i love love love these sweet little FUJI instax cameras!!!
so i thought i’d give a couple away…that is right, i have two instax cameras &
film for 2 lucky kiss the groom followers…leave a comment & cross your toes…

if you are going to WPPI you’ll see this instax ad with my photos at the FUJI booth….
and if you want to check out my platform presentation on monday february 21st @ 3:30pm
you can reserve your seat here by pre-boarding….and for those of you joining me that afternoon
i will be giving away more instax cameras at my presentation…wishing all a lovely day full of
PHOTOGRAPHS & KISSES….xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxo

WINNERS HAVE BEEN PICKED-CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHELLE & ALEXIS!!

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congratulations margie & drew….
the winners on fthe $200 WILLIAM SONOMA gift certficiate…
may you  enjoy many married glasses of wine together…xoxo

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congratulations to danielle!!!
she is the winner of the kentucky bride magazine swag bag & 2 tickets
to the WOW event next weekend in lexington….the hardest thing about
giveaways, is only choosing one person, i wish i could give something to
everyone…for those of you who want to come to the event in kentucky
you can purchase tickets here www.TheWOWEventKY.com…..xoxo

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most of you know i was married to the love of my life nearly 3 years ago…but what you prbably don’t know if that the one place we registered was WILLIAM SONOMA…you see i sort of consider my self a bit of a chef…well, untrained for sure….but i love cooking…and even more than that i love pretty things in my kitchen….look at this lovely pot of coq au vin in my favorite LE CREUSET pot from  WILLIAM SONOMA (i secretly think my LE CREUSET pot makes anything i put in it taste better;)

we also are the proud owners of a beautiful set of ALL CLAD pots and pans (again thanks to our lovely WILLIAM SONOMA wedding registry)…every morning jasmine helps me make her scrambled eggs in a little ALL CLAD pan (now, i don’t want to brag, but jasmine says i make the best scrambled eggs ever)…i truly think when you have lovely appliances in your kitchen, it makes it a place you want to be….so trust yourself….let your inner chef free & fill your kitchen with beautiful pots & pans….i promise, everything will taste & look better…..these are the beautiful ALL CAD pans we have….

and of course, it is no secret that i am a coffee devote….my morning routine looks a little like this….

the sweetest thing about my coffee is this….one of my closest friends gave us the beautiful cannister set from our WILLIAM SONOMA registry…so every morning while i make my strong yummmy coffee, i think of her….and here are some of the things currently on my WILLIAM SONOMA wish list….

what’s on yours?? see here’s the thing….WILLIAM SONOMA is offering a $200 gift certificate to a lucky KISS THE GROOM follower

So, how do you enter to win the $200 Williams-Sonoma gift certificate?

1st visit Williams-Sonoma.com to create your registry….

2nd….leave a comment here (on kiss the groom) to let me know that you created
your registry & tell me what your favorite WILLIAM SONOMA registry item is.

If you already have a registry, don’t worry! You’re eligible too.
Just go to your registry, add at least one new item and leave a
comment here that includes the new item you added.

If you want to receive an extra entry, include a link to your public registry in your comment.

winning is oh so sweet….


good luck from us & WILLIAM SONOMA

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