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Attention Brides: Check our Blog often because Jessica Elizabeth Photography is planning on teaming up with our favorite wedding vendors and giving you some insight into hiring the rest of your wedding team.  We may also write about wedding planning tips, so keep an eye out.  Don't worry groomies- you are invited too.  Surely your brides will love an extra hand!


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Attention So Cal Brides: If you haven't found "the gown" yet make sure to check out this weekend's event at The Dresser.

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When: This Sunday, August 22nd from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
 
Where: The Dresser Bridal
112 W. Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 870-7101
 
What:  Wedding Gown Blow Out Sale
 
This is a CASH ONLY event.
{No children under age 12 are allowed in the store during the sale.}
 
What is a Sample Sale?
 
A sample sale is when a Bridal Boutique sells gowns that are basically new but may have served as dresses to be tried on at that Boutique. Often the gowns are from a past season, but not necessarily. The gowns are usually in pretty good or new condition.  Gowns must be purchased off the rack, not special ordered.
 
If you want a designer gown but don't want to pay the designer price tag, a sample sale is your best bet!
 
Although I don't know which designers are being offered at this weekend's sale, here is a list of some of the designers that have been offered at previous Dresser sales:
 
 
Maggie Sottero and Winnie Couture are just a couple of my personal favorites. Our brides seem to love Winnie Couture.
 

Marisa in her Winnie Couture gown from the Dresser
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Ashleigh in her Winnie Couture
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What should I expect?
 
If the sale is run as it has been in years past, a line will form outside the store several hours before the event starts, so if you want first pick you should get there early.  Admission to the store is first come first serve, and only a select number of ladies are allowed in the store at a time. You get a certain time frame (like 15 minutes) to find your dress. If you don't find it the first time, you can get back in line and have a second go at it.
 
Sizes:  6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 (some plus sizes available)
 
Prices:  $100-500 {generally a 50% or higher discount}
 
Alterations: When deciding whether to purchase the dress or not, take a few minutes to think about what alterations may be needed, if any, and how much those alterations may cost. Factor the cost of the alterations into the cost of the gown before you make your purchase. Like any other wedding gown, these gowns are not able to be returned.
 
The Benefits:
 
1)      Get a designer gown at a price you can afford.
2)      You won't have the same dress as every other girl this season.
3)      You get to experience a "mini" Running of the Brides experience without going to Boston.
 
Happy Shopping!
 
Maybe we will see you there and get a new gown for our Style Sessions.
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Thanks for sharing this post. I've bookmarked it for future references

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A couple of weekends ago, Robert and I both had the day off. So, we decided to take a walk to Pitcher Park. Pitcher Park is a quaint little park near "The Circle" in Orange. 

We have walked to this park dozens of times, but this time it was different.  As we approached the park, we noticed that a sweet and intimate ceremony site had been setup. There was a simple white aisle runner, with twelve white wedding chairs on each side, and two adorable topiary trees to mark the altar.  I simply couldn't resist capturing a few photos.

As we were getting ready to leave, the details put together at the guest book table under the gazebo caught our eye.  

Below are some of the adorable details of this beautiful and intimate wedding.  

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That old fashion tape player was the perfect centerpiece for this welcome table.


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This is one of my favorite Bible passages. We included it in our own wedding.


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Aren't these little Orange shaped candies adorable? What a great touch for an Old Towne Orange wedding!

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I love this guestbook!!!  The bride collected Vintage Postcards from Orange and Orange County. She used these postcards as her wedding invitations, and then she asked the guest to bring them to the wedding to incorporate them into her guestbook along with their special message to the couple.  Such amazing creativity :)

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Topiary trees were an element that I really wanted to incorporate into our wedding, but it didn't quite fit. They worked beautifully here.

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What a precious and intimate ceremony site, beautifully lit by the golden afternoon of the July sun.


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Pitcher Park is located at:
204 South Cambridge St.
Orange, CA 92866

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Kerry Pulverman:

This is so precious!!! Simple but beautiful in every way =) You caputured their details so well...just like you always do.

(08.16.10)
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! To every person we spoke to and came to our call, we appreciate your efforts!

 

We want to acknowledge everyone that came to help us:

 

 

The  Staff, Faculty, Administration, and Students of CSU Fullerton.

      You Titans know how to support each other!

The  Staff, Faculty, Administration, and Students of Chapman 

Staff and Admin at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

 Staff and Admin at St Josephs Medical Center

 Staff, Admin, and Patients at T Medical Center

      (I hope no one died while you were voting. LOL  just a joke)

 

Employees and Shoppers of Brea Mall

Employees and Shoppers of Cerritos Mall

Our friends and family

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the [B] School

Our loyal readers

our client friends

 

Last but not certainly not least, our facebook and twitter friends.

 

Special mention: Thank you Mike, you were awesome! Your skills and tact are going to take you places! You are a great leader and entrepreneur, I'm honored to be your friend.

Kevin - Couldn't have done it without you!

Megan and Natalie, - Thank you! You guys had the hardest jobs of all! We appreciate all the running you did.

 

Special shoutouts: Mom, Dad, Victor, Frances, Heather, Owen, Shirley, Leilani, Vanessa, Dom, Kerry, Peyton, Mark, Jeff, Laura, Patty, Rebecca, Kevin, Sandy, Cassandra, Pat, Vennita,  Catherine, Cathy, Dana, Stephanie, Susan, Penny, Thao, Stefanie, Barbara, Shirley, Catherine, Dana, Matt, (SWOT!!!), Claudine, Jimmy, Robin, Norma, Leticia... omg the list could go on forever. I will personally thank you if I see you around!

 

 

Robert and Jessica

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Quick mention: we're fighting for the #1 spot and we're sooo close... #2! Please take the time to check out the finalists. But we would appreciate it if you take a couple seconds and vote for Jessica Elizabeth Photography: CA's 2010


 
This past Wednesday, the group dubbed PhotogShootout, led by Garrett Davis and Hanssie Trainor, put together a Wedding session at the Long Beach Ebell Club. Periodically, we will attend these events to socialize with new and veteran photographers as well as experiment with techniques. Really, it's our chance have fun with photography. 

Jessica and I have been really busy lately, but when we heard that the shoot was hosted at the Ebell Club, we had to clear our schedule because we've heard some great things about the venue. Even though it was only for a couple of hours, we were glad to have participated for some of it.

Check out some of the images from the shoot. Thanks Garrett and Hanssie for letting us tag along for some of it!





A tribute to fashion photographers: Markus and Indrani. It doesn't really do them justice, and unlike them, this shot was all natural light
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The bride's eyes in this photograph has a wonderful fierceness to them. She exudes confidence and I think that is what's so beautiful and seductive about her. 
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An allusion to what's to come. 
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This shot was Jessica's idea. As the group walked around she said, "Make sure you get the window in the shot." None of us understood at first, but as I began to frame the image... well, see below. Very interesting composition in my opinion. 
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Just because it isn't a beach setting or some surreal, endless, landscape, doesn't mean that it can't be compelling, cinematic, just awesome!
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Eyegasm!
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When editing this one, I was inspired to make a movie poster. Latin Romance... anyone? 
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As some of you may know, I am a cupcake FANATIC.  I may even qualify as a cupcake expert. (Well, in the eating that is- certainly not in the baking)

 

Several weeks ago, Kerry and I had the pleasure of visiting Vibiana.  Both of us had such busy mornings that we didn't get a chance to eat lunch.  Although we probably had enough time to grab a sandwich once we arrived to Los Angeles, we decided to look for cupcakes (much more fun than a boring sandwich).

 

I searched on my iPhone for cupcakes, and a place called Big Man Bakes came up.  That's a funny name for a cupcake place I thought, but that actually made me even more curious to check it out! 

 

Once we walked up to the shop, I saw a man sitting outside on the patio reading a newspaper.  He resembled a professional football player, yet he had the sweetest smile.  For some reason I felt compelled to introduce myself.  As it turns out, this man is Chip Brown- owner of Big Man Bakes.  And honestly, after meeting Chip and seeing his shop- the name could not be more perfect. Although Chip is a big guy, I like to think that the name refers more to his big heart.  I only had the pleasure of speaking to him for a few minutes, but I liked him already.  I could tell he is a truly genuine guy who is passionate about what he does.  He gets up at 3:00 a.m. each morning to bake the cupcakes.  Now that's dedication! For those reasons (and the facts that his cupcakes look and taste amazing), I am happy to introduce Big Man Bakes to our brides.

 

Read on to find out more about Big Man Bakes and the cupcakes they offer:

 

Big Man Bakes offers five different signature cupcakes. The "big flavors" are carrot cake, red velvet cake, double chocolate cake, the "old school" cake, and coconut cake.  All of which make my mouth water just thinking about them! The red velvet cake recently took first "Best Traditional" category of the 2010 LA Cupcake Challenge.   I normally don't like red velvet (weird I know)- but this red velvet is fantastic.  Zesty Lemon is also available and addictingly de-lic-ious!

The cupcakes come in "XL" and mini sizes. Love that!

If I had to choose a favorite, that would be tough.  So do yourself a favor, and bring a friend with you.  That way you can try one of each and share. Or just take a pack of minis home with you.

Next time you get a little sweet tooth, I recommend taking a trip to Big Man Bakes. First bite and you'll be hooked! They're cakes are the way we love them...moist!

Oh, and if you do select Big Man Bakes for your wedding or special event, please make sure to save us a cupcake.  I mean it's only fair- we did introduce you!

"Like"  Big Man Bakes  here: http://www.facebook.com/BigManBakes

Big Man Bakes is located at: 413 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Big Man Bakes Phone: (213) 500-4351


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