THE CREAM

We've Moved!

2012-02-06T11:00:00.000-08:00

Head over here now to check out all our latest reveals.

Swanson Vineyards

2012-01-31T09:28:00.000-08:00

Did you catch our first big reveal for The Cream LA? Yup, Swanson Vineyards will be pouring their wines for us on March 1st. That's right, we'll be first in line at the bar for this winemaker. Will you be joining us?

Buy your tickets!

Dance Competition Grand Prize - Shade Hotel!!!

2012-01-18T20:08:00.000-08:00

So Ever After Honeymoons has done it again and we have an AWESOME grand prize for the dance competition...

Shade Hotel - a luxury boutique hotel in CA, is a pretty perfect wedding venue and could double as an amazing honeymoon spot. Well folks, they are giving away a free two nights stay for the dance comp grand prize! Think of all the possibilities if you win, like a sweet California road trip right? So make sure to bring your dancing shoes this Sunday guys, this one is worth dancing your heart out for!

Tickets are almost gone - get em here while you can.

(Pics of the previous dance comp winners by the ever so fab, Erin Hearts Court and Amelia Lyon of the Palm Springs crop)

Tiny Pies - The Scoop

2012-01-16T22:23:00.000-08:00

Amanda from Tiny Pies...

Why do you do what you do? My partner (and mom) love to bake. So our business got it's start from doing what we love to do in our spare time. It's therapeutic for us. We love our work and feel so blessed that we get to work with each other every day doing something that we enjoy so much. The best part of our job is hearing the anecdotal stories from our clients about how Pie has been such a big part of their lives. Pie seems to bring up the feeling of being " home" whatever that means for each individual. The emotion and stories that been evoked when someone samples our product has been the most interesting, unexpected and rewarding part of our job.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you?We are a mother daughter team who are totally engaged in every process of the business. Our client's satisfaction is paramount to us. We bake what's in season, and use only all natural, farm- fresh ingredients. We believe in supporting the local food economy and buy local as much as we can. Our 1st Anniversary is this week!

What makes a wedding super rad to you?A super rad wedding to us is one that highlights the individuality of the bride and groom. Like the wedding we just booked for this Mach...the bride and groom are using little Lego figures as their boutonnieres... each one representing the personality of the groomsmen. How cool is that?

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. One thing about a wedding that we would like to see changed is the stuffy traditions that take away from the brides and groom's personality.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? Someone makes a good first impression to me when I feel they are being authentic...truly themselves. Someone who is really interested in making connections with others.

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Definitely whipped cream!!!

Charades or Movie night? Charades....way more interactive

Full moon or New moon? Full moon b/c you never know what may happen.

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Bowtie for sure ( but Bolo tie has a sweet place in my heart b/c my grandad, Bobo, always wore one when he dressed up).

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? Road trip! I just took a road trip for my honeymoon 18 hours in the car! Talking about getting to know your partner....

Sequins or Stubble? Stubble. We're not very girly....

Citrus or fern? Citrus.... you get the juice plus the fresh fragrance.

Pre party or After party? After party most definitely....after everyone has let down their guard and is more open to being themselves.

Salty or Sweet? It would have to be a combo for us. You need both the yin and yang.

Banjo or Ukulele? Banjo .... so cool.

Stripes or Polka dots? Definitely Polka dots...way more fun and whimsical.

Home cooked or Take out? Definitely home cooked! There's nothing better than sitting around a table with family and/or friends for a home cooked meal!

Champagne or Scotch? Champagne for sure....all those bubbles.

Blues or Country? Depends on the mood. Sometimes you just need a good old fashion country song...

Penthouse or Outhouse? Both. A penthouse in town and an outhouse in the country.

Mirror Mirror - The Scoop

2012-01-16T22:02:00.000-08:00

Martha from Mirror Mirror...

Why do you do what you do? I love helping people to look and feel their best! Even just a minor adjustment can totally change the way someone sees themselves!

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? My team and myself genuinely care about each and every client and we will do everything in our power to help fulfill their vision.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? The little unexpected touches that help tell a story about the couple.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. I would like to see brides stop forsaking the integrity of their hair in the name of their wedding look. We can do amazing things with ANY length of hair and healthy hair will always look beautiful!

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? A big smile, firm handshake and someone that can be present in the conversation

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Cool whip

Charades or Movie night? Movie night

Full moon or New moon? Full moon

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Bowtie

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? road trip

Sequins or Stubble? SEQUINS

Citrus or fern? Citrus

Pre party or After party? pre party

Salty or Sweet? salty

Banjo or Ukulele? ukulele

Stripes or Polka dots? stripes

Home cooked or Take out? home cooked

Champagne or Scotch? champagne

Blues or Country? country

Penthouse or Outhouse? Penthouse

Untamed Petals

2012-01-16T21:32:00.000-08:00

Untamed Petals - Back with more fabulousness - Amanda is joining us again and we are so excited to say she'll be selling her wares at the pop up with Lo Boheme THIS SUNDAY at THE CREAM! Just think of all the amazing finds you could pick up.

Hope to see you there! TICKETS here!

Tiny Pies

2012-01-15T21:52:00.000-08:00

Tiny Pies - Honestly just looking at these pies is almost enough to make us up and decide they are needed for every single occasion. Can only imagine what seeing them in person will do...

The COUNT DOWN to Sunday is on friends!

Tickets?

Q Weddings - The Scoop

2012-01-15T20:03:00.000-08:00

Suzi from Q Weddings...

Why do you do what you do? Time Travel. Photos are an amazing way to visit the people and places and moments from your personal history.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you?One of my life goals is to never again shoot a Marriott-Hotel-cookie-cutter wedding.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? Unique details and decor that have significance for the couple. I like couples who know themselves and have a vision of how to show it.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. I wish that wedding guests would turn off their smart phones and be in the moment.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? A genuinely friendly smile. I also think pet monkeys are cool. Are they allowed at bridal events?

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? freshly made whipped cream not from a can

Charades or Movie night? movie night

Full moon or New moon? full moon

Bowtie or Bolo tie? bowtie, undone at the end of a long fun party

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? road trip so I can stop and take pix

Sequins or Stubble? stubble

Citrus or fern? citrus

Pre party or After party? Either as long as there is special food! Dancing on tables also heartily encouraged.

Salty or Sweet? salted caramels, how did you know?

Banjo or Ukulele? ukelele

Stripes or Polka dots? dotty!

Home cooked or Take out? home cooked roasted parsnips

Champagne or Scotch? both, equally

Blues or Country? blues

Penthouse or Outhouse? penthouse for those amazing views and just to have a personal elevator

Maris Malone Calderon

2012-01-13T18:29:00.000-08:00

Maris Malone Calderon - Well if that doesn't make you want to go out and scoop Maris up we don't know what will. Um except maybe seeing her crazy talent in person - doing the makeup at the fashion with with BHLDN? Yep, it's gonna be awesome.

So come on now - get those tickets. Time's a wastin.

Mirror Mirror

2012-01-10T21:21:00.001-08:00

Mirror Mirror - Well doesn't that just look inviting? So excited to see the fab hair these ladies will be doing at the fashion show with BHLDN! It will give you just a taste of how awesome you could look on your big day, or night out - really they can do it all so you should take advantage!

Come see it in person guys, you won't be sorry! Tickets here...

VeeV

2012-01-09T19:53:00.000-08:00

VeeV - Oh so delicious. Looking forward to having one of these fab beverages in less than 2 weeks! Just think after all that dancing how good it will be. WE CAN'T WAIT!

See you guys there! Tickets here!

toast and laurel

2012-01-08T12:12:00.000-08:00

toast and laurel - This Houston based paper co is well, charming. And because you just can't beat a thoughtful hello or invite or thank you note, the possibilities of awesome paper and design goods start to seem endless. So go check it out!

And get your tickets too...

Royal Fig Catering - The Scoop

2012-01-05T21:00:00.000-08:00

Kristen from Royal Fig...

Why do you do what you do? WE LOVE TO BE DIFFERENT! WE ARE SHARING FARM FRESH FOOD MADE FROM SCRATCH IN A WHOLE NEW WAY WITH OUR FAMILY STYLE AND SMALL PLATE SERVICES.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? WE SOURCE OUR INGREDIENTS FROM LOCAL FARMS AND CHANGE OUR MENU WITH THE SEASONS.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? WHEN THE FOOD BECOMES THE MAIN EVENT!

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. WEDDINGS DON'T HAVE TO BE TRADITIONAL. DON'T BE AFRAID TO STEP OUT OF THE BOX AND DO THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, AN OPEN MIND, AND A SMILE

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? FRESH WHIPPED CREAM

Charades or Movie night? CHARADES

Full moon or New moon? FULL MOON

Bowtie or Bolo tie? BOLO TIE

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT FOR SURE

Sequins or Stubble? STUBBLE

Citrus or fern? FERN

Pre party or After party? AFTER PARTY

Salty or Sweet? SALTY

Banjo or Ukulele? UKULELE

Stripes or Polka dots? STRIPES

Home cooked or Take out? HOME COOKED

Champagne or Scotch? CHAMPAGNE

Blues or Country? BLUES

Penthouse or Outhouse? PENTHOUSE

Royal Fig Catering

2012-01-05T20:01:00.000-08:00

Royal Fig Catering - Yum. Fresh and seasonal, really not much to say other than we can't wait to try and the yumminess that Royal Fig will be bringing to The Cream Austin.

Speaking of, you guys have your tickets already right? NO? OK OK get em here people!

Any Style Catering

2012-01-05T19:01:00.000-08:00

Any Style Catering - Gasp, we failed to mention these fine ladies here on the blog when we first revealed them! They are bringing good good things to the table and we couldn't be more excited to try their goodies at THE CREAM!

The Flashdance - The Scoop

2012-01-04T21:18:00.000-08:00

Michael from The Flashdance...

Why do you do what you do? i adore music. i'm really into love

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? when i play records i go the hell off!

What makes a wedding super rad to you? when everything fits. if you're traditional, own it, if you aren't be yourself!

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. the fact that they happen in ballrooms.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? DANCING!

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? whipped

Charades or Movie night? movie

Full moon or New moon? new

Bowtie or Bolo tie? bowtie

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? road trip ANY DAY ANYWHERE WITH ANYONE.

Sequins or Stubble? huh?

Citrus or fern? fern

Pre party or After party? party party

Salty or Sweet? salty everything

Banjo or Ukulele? uke for sure

Stripes or Polka dots? polka dots FOR SURE!

Home cooked or Take out? who's cooking? (take out about 300 days a year)

Champagne or Scotch? tequilla

Blues or Country? BOTH

Penthouse or Outhouse? huh?

Brooke Schwab - The Scoop

2012-01-03T22:17:00.000-08:00

Brooke Schwab...

Why do you do what you do? from the time i was a small child i had been passionate about photography and enamored by its ability for depicting emotions, especially the good. i love that i get to photograph these life moments in a way that will draw you to the feelings of love and pure joy.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? i love good design, traveling, food, and spending time with my family (kids- stella and leon, husband- josh)

What makes a wedding super rad to you? fun details that tell a story of who the couple are.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. brides/grooms not seeing eachother before the wedding. i love getting some one on one time with the couple and before the ceremony helps settle nerves and allows for some amazing shots in return.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? a sense of humor

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? whipped cream straight from the mixer.

Charades or Movie night? movie night

Full moon or New moon? the full moon on a clear night

Bowtie or Bolo tie? bowtie.

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? road trip is likely where i would be....heading to marfa, texas.

Sequins or Stubble? stubble is likely to be found on my legs but I don't really prefer this.

Citrus or fern? fern. i dream of green forests.

Pre party or After party? pre party. two kids and after parties don't mix.

Salty or Sweet? hard one since i would likely grab a pretzel dipped in chocolate. does this mean i am both?

Banjo or Ukulele? banjo

Stripes or Polka dots? polka dots because i like the word

Home cooked or Take out? home cooked

Champagne or Scotch? red wine or a fresh margarita is what i have

Blues or Country? good ole country

Penthouse or Outhouse? i'd rather the penthouse

Paige Newton - The Scoop

2012-01-02T18:25:00.000-08:00

Paige Newton...

Why do you do what you do? I have a tattoo that says "1,000 Stories" from a lyric that says, "For every line on my body, I want 1000 stories." In other words, I want to live life to the fullest extent I can. In every aspect of my life, including photography, I want to make the most of every experience that comes my way. At the end of my life, I'll be covered in lines- laugh lines, smile lines, wrinkles, scars.. Each with stories.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? Ummm... I like to dance. I have a pot luck every first Thursday that you're all invited to. I'm a hugger. And I get awkward when people ask me what they should know about me and start randomly spouting off irrelevant facts.

Also- for people who may potentially hire me- I use a tilt shift lens 75% of the time and you should know whether or not you like that style before you invest in me. :)

What makes a wedding super rad to you? People that you can tell are genuinely in love. People that make it about the MARRIAGE and not about the WEDDING. Unique details that I can photograph the crap out of. And, of course, open bars. :)

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. Less weddings inside of poorly lit churches, less emphasis on performing traditions that no one really cares about, NO MORE grumpy church ladies that yell at me, and more family style seating. :)

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? Happy faces, people who repeat my name back to me, and well-placed sarcasm. :)

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Neither. Congealed things that are white freak me out.

Charades or Movie night? Movie night.

Full moon or New moon? New.

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Maybe the hardest question ever. I'm going to go with Bolo.

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? Sheesh. Definitely both.

Sequins or Stubble? Stubble. On him, not me. ;)

Citrus or fern? Citrus.

Pre party or After party? Depends on the day. Currently, pre.

Salty or Sweet? Salty.

Banjo or Ukulele? Banjo.

Stripes or Polka dots? Stripes.

Home cooked or Take out? Home cooked. Unless it's Chinese.

Champagne or Scotch? Tequila. ;)

Blues or Country? Blues.

Penthouse or Outhouse? Penthouse.

Loot Vintage Rentals - The Scoop

2011-12-30T07:48:00.000-08:00

Rhoda and Anna from Loot Vintage Rentals ...

Why do you do what you do? We were both born into families that relish trinkets from the past and find value in a good garage sale. We always love to find objects that have a little wear and tell a story. We have a passion for saving these pieces from ruin and giving them a new life while they still wear the age of their past. Each piece we share through Loot is an extension of our love for the art of antique collecting and junking combined. (That, and we're trying to channel our hoarding tendencies into something a little more lucrative).

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? We LOVE what we do and we think it shows in our work. We feel the same excitement the bride and groom do each and every time they walk into our studio for the first time and start picking out pieces. We go above and beyond to make our clients happy with our custom touches and styling services. Also, Anna makes a mean Bloody Mary and Rhoda can hammer out a awesome garland while cooking dinner and folding laundry.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? When a couple does what is right for them. They have their own style and want to convey it in every aspect of their wedding. This approach leads to fresh ideas and out-of-the-box thinking, which we love! And good food.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. More Dancing!

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you?Authenticity and nice shoes. Oh, and if they can geek out with us.

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Whipped Cream

Charades or Movie night? Charades. Being entertained by friends and family is so much more fun.

Full moon or New moon? Full Moon. It offers a glow like no other.

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Bolo Tie. SO bolo tie.

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? Road Trip with endless amounts of sugary bubble gum (it makes the best bubbles), fountain drinks, and sweet tunes.

Sequins or Stubble? Stubble, course we've never tried kissing sequins.

Citrus or fern? Citrus and fern. We're split here.

Pre party or After party? Pre Party

Salty or Sweet? Both at the same time and then washed down with a tall one.

Banjo or Ukulele? Ukulele for the young lovers, banjo for the more experienced.

Stripes or Polka dots? Stripes. Always.

Home cooked or Take out? Home cooked. Paula Deen style.

Champagne or Scotch? Depends on the occasion.

Blues or Country? Blues

Penthouse or Outhouse? Penthouse with an outhouse. Now that's something we'd like to see!

TICKETS

2011-12-28T20:01:00.001-08:00

Guys, if you haven't noticed we are less than ONE MONTH AWAY. We are so friggin excited! So go ahead and get those tickets while you still can. See all these rad people in person, have a drink, DANCE and just enjoy THE CREAM. The count down is on - can't wait to see all your faces!

James Moes - The Scoop

2011-12-28T20:01:00.000-08:00

James Moes...

Why do you do what you do? I am forever curious about people and their relationships. Photography is a good excuse to engage; and a great escape to create.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? I hold three passports: Canadian, American, and Dutch. I will travel.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? Real Love. Good People. Compelling Locations. Tailored Style. Beautiful Madness. Title Caps.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. Nix the bridesmaids walking down the aisle processional. Leave that only for the bride and her parents, or the couple themselves.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? Smiles. Quiet conversation. Generous laughter.

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Whipped cream.

Charades or Movie night? Annual extended Moes family charades night. The gentlemen vs the ladies. January 1st. Can't wait.

Full moon or New moon? Full moon.

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Skinny black tie, perhaps silk knit.

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? That's tough. Transatlantic flight. To Europe - although I really want to visit Japan.

Sequins or Stubble? Sequins. Sigh. If only I could grow more facial hair...

Citrus or fern? Fern. I'm from the northwest...

Pre party or After party? After. Nightswimming.

Salty or Sweet? Salty. Black. Licorice.

Banjo or Ukulele? Uke.

Stripes or Polka dots? Polka dots. Currently on the lookout for a nice polka dot oxford shirt.

Home cooked or Take out? Home cooked.

Champagne or Scotch? Champagne.

Blues or Country? Bluegrass.

Penthouse or Outhouse? Outhouse. Get outside, go camping.

Moon Canyon Design Co. - The Scoop

2011-12-27T20:42:00.000-08:00

Kristen of Moon Canyon Design...

Why do you do what you do? What tickles our fancy the most is being able to transform the energy of a space, create an experience, and tell a story for our clients. We get super excited in each stage of the process. Everything from our first brainstorming session to the pinning of the boutonnieres on the big day is done with love and focus. Its fun for us from beginning to end.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? The girls of Moon Canyon are just giddy over design and materials. We love to keep inspired and work with vendors who have passion for their craft. It's not an uncommon scene to find one of us ladies obsessing over a new ceramics artist, furniture maker, or textiles designer. I think at our core we dig the craft of craft.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? Location, location, location! The venue is so important in helping to determine the decor and style of the wedding. Whether the event is held in a ball room or in a backyard the location is the tapestry for a magical day. Let the space be your guide.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. FLOW. Often the harshness of "timeline" can feel awkward. Pictures now, cake now, dance now. We would like to see more of a balance struck between what is expected to happen and the beauty of the moment.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? Witty banter.

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Whip-It!!!

Charades or Movie night? Movies.

Full moon or New moon? We are equal opportunity moon admirers.

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Bolo.

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? A month after we met one another we jumped in a truck and drove from Boston to Austin together! SO road trip for sure!

Sequins or Stubble? Stubble.

Citrus or fern? Fern.

Pre party or After party? PARTY? Where?

Salty or Sweet? Salty.

Banjo or Ukulele? Banjo.

Stripes or Polka dots? Stripes, Stripes and more Stripes!

Home cooked or Take out? Home cookin' all the way!

Champagne or Scotch? Scotch.

Blues or Country? We are country music obsessed.

Penthouse or Outhouse? Tree house.

The Nichols - The Scoop

2011-12-26T19:00:00.000-08:00

Jennifer of The Nichols...

Why do you do what you do? We share a love for photography and we're lucky enough to make a living doing what we do for fun in our spare time. That's pretty cool.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? We spent our first unofficial date taking long-exposure pictures of each other at night, on top of a mountain during a full moon. Little did we know that 12 years later, we'd be married with two daughters, still doing what we love to do most.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? Couples that value photography and trust us to do what we do best! And lots of natural light, of course.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. Weddings held in dark churches.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? A big 'ole grin.

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? - Cool whip right out of the freezer with a spoon.

Charades or Movie night? - Movie Night, all nice and cozy.

Full moon or New moon? - Full moon

Bowtie or Bolo tie? - Bowtie.

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? - West Texas road trip can't be beat.

Sequins or Stubble?- Stubble. On my man.

Citrus or fern? - Fern.

Pre party or After party? - Ha. With kids, we barely make it to the party party.

Salty or Sweet? - I'm sweet, he's salty.

Banjo or Ukulele? - Banjo. Pickin' and a grinnin'.

Stripes or Polka dots? - Stripes! I might need a striped-shirt intervention in my closet.

Home cooked or Take out? - Home-cookin'

Champagne or Scotch? - Pint of pale ale or gin 'n tonic is my flavor.

Blues or Country? - Country, but only the old stuff.

Penthouse or Outhouse? - Somewhere in between?

The Byrd Collective - The Scoop

2011-12-22T21:26:00.000-08:00

Ashley from The Byrd Collective...

Why do you do what you do? i have been in the events industry for 16 years and have been the event planner, designer and florist. i have learned through experience that i enjoy the creativity that comes along with the design and the flowers more than anything. i could play with flowers all day everyday

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? i treat each arrangement as a piece of art, a sculpture. i don't like to see each table be identical.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? seeing the bride and groom's personality come to life

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. i would like to see mason jars disappear for a bit

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? creativity and cleverness. oh, and not taking yourself too seriously

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? honestly don't care for either

Charades or Movie night? MOVIES!!

Full moon or New moon? full moon

Bowtie or Bolo tie? bow tie

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? transatlantic

Sequins or Stubble? sequins

Citrus or fern? fern

Pre party or After party? pre

Salty or Sweet? sweet

Banjo or Ukulele? banjo

Stripes or Polka dots? polka dots

Home cooked or Take out? take out

Champagne or Scotch? champ

Blues or Country? country

Penthouse or Outhouse? penthouse

Lo Boheme - The Scoop

2011-12-21T20:03:00.000-08:00

Lauren from Lo Boheme...

Why do you do what you do? Creating and working with my hands has always been essential to my sanity. I love love and I love people, but working with people in love is even better! Plus this little business provides me with a budget and an excuse to feed my vintage shopping addiction.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? Your wedding day is huge, I take this very serious when crafting all of my pieces. It is my goal to create each piece with the highest level of quality and attention to detail.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? When couples make the day about a celebration of their love and those closest to them.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. Stress and pressure to please everybody else but the couple.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? A warm, friendly smile and firm handshake.

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Whipped cream

Charades or Movie night? Charades, I'm a sucker for all games!

Full moon or New moon? Full moon

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Bowtie

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? My eight month old doesn't love his car seat at the moment...so transatlantic flight? Or can we just skip the travel part and go straight to the destination?

Sequins or Stubble? Stubble

Citrus or fern? Citrus

Pre party or After party? After party

Salty or Sweet? Both together

Banjo or Ukulele? Banjo

Stripes or Polka dots? Stripes

Home cooked or Take out? Home cooked

Champagne or Scotch? Champagne

Blues or Country? Blues

Penthouse or Outhouse? Penthouse

The Creative Parasol - The Scoop

2011-12-20T19:40:00.000-08:00

Lauren from The Creative Parasol...

Why do you do what you do? I love everything about graphic design, especially paper and typography. Weddings allow me to do what I love and contribute to the most important day in someone's life, which is pretty awesome. There's nothing more gratifying than knowing you've created something that truly represents the bride and groom—and that they'll cherish for years to come.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? There are plenty of options out there if you're looking for traditional invitations. If you've seen exactly what you want, chances are you're better off ordering what you saw. My clients come to me because what they want doesn't exist yet—and they want their paper goods to be as cohesive and reflective of their personalities and wedding theme as possible.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? My favorite weddings are the ones where personality trumps "pretty". Even if it's the cheesiest thing ever, every wedding needs that extra element that really reflects who the the couple is.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. You hear the words "supposed to" or "have to" a lot in wedding planning. I always tell my clients to ignore what etiquette and tradition might dictate and do what feels the most comfortable for them! When it comes to paper goods, that might mean nixing the "Mr. and Mrs." when addressing their invitations because their wedding just isn't formal, or foregoing a guest book for an awesome poster.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? I have a lot of respect for the creative geniuses in our industry today and love that most of them seem really open to collaborating and building relationships with other vendors. I can't wait to connect with them…and brides and grooms too!

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Homemade whipped cream

Charades or Movie night? Charades

Full moon or New moon? Full moon (Twilight has ruined the latter for all of us)

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Bowtie

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? Transatlantic flight, then road trip?

Sequins or Stubble? Stubble

Citrus or fern? Citrus

Pre party or After party? You gotta do both

Salty or Sweet? Salty

Banjo or Ukulele? Banjo

Stripes or Polka dots? STRIPES

Home cooked or Take out? Home cooked

Champagne or Scotch? Gotta have bubbles

Blues or Country? Blues

Penthouse or Outhouse? I draw the line at outhouse…penthouse for sure.

the nouveau romantics - The Scoop

2011-12-19T19:44:00.000-08:00

Liz from the nouveau romantics...

Why do you do what you do? Because I love working with happy people on a pretty special day. And I LOVE to research things. Anything. Hand it over. Please?

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? See above. Research hound. Honest. Just can't get enough!

What makes a wedding super rad to you? Happy people. A killer DJ.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. Burlap and lace around ANYTHING.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? Enthusiasm and authenticity. And a big ol' smile!

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? The real deal, always. (whipped cream, silly)

Charades or Movie night? Charades. I often get so excited that words don't come fast enough, thus, I'm a natural at charades.

Full moon or New moon? Full moon. Scared of the dark. Yup, I admitted that.

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Bowtie. I hail from your frosty neighbor to the north, making me a little more British formal than born-and-raised Texan.

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? Roadtrip. Getting there is part of the adventure!

Sequins or Stubble? SEQUINS!!!!

Citrus or fern? Fern. Canadian. Forests, you know.

Pre party or After party? Pre as I tend to fall asleep earlier than I should.

Salty or Sweet? I have a completely unrelenting sweet tooth. Ask me for the best cupcakes from NYC to California, and I've got you covered.

Banjo or Ukulele? Banjo.

Stripes or Polka dots? How can I answer that? BOTH.

Home cooked or Take out? Home cooked. I come from a long line of Ukrainian women where food is love. As are cabbage rolls and christmas cookies.

Champagne or Scotch? Bubbly all the way.

Blues or Country? Close tie. Love the blues rhythm, but there's something about a little country two-stepping that just can't be beat...

Penthouse or Outhouse? Outhouse. Growing up hiking in old growth forests, and frequenting rustic "cabins" on tiny islands in the Pacific Northwest makes one ... hardy. To say the least.

The Lost Pines - The Scoop

2011-12-18T10:00:00.000-08:00

Talia from The Lost Pines...

Why do you do what you do? We love providing a unique and entertaining soundtrack to the best day of people's lives and watching grandma and the grandkids get down to some countrified music!

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? We have played over 25 weddings in the past 4 years and we can learn your favorite song for your walk down the aisle or first dance. We have learned everything from "White Trash Wedding" by the Dixie Chicks to "Oh My Sweet Carolina" by Ryan Adams to "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" by the Flaming Lips.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? Great music that everyone can enjoy.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. More boots!

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? Someone who knows the difference between a real band and a wedding cover band.

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Whipped cream with strawberries

Charades or Movie night? Charades

Full moon or New moon? Full Moon

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Bolo

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? Road Trip

Sequins or Stubble? Stubble

Citrus or fern? Pine

Pre party or After party? Pre

Salty or Sweet? Sweet Honey

Banjo or Ukulele? Banjo of course

Stripes or Polka dots? Gingham

Home cooked or Take out? Home cookin'

Champagne or Scotch? Lonestar

Blues or Country? Country

Penthouse or Outhouse? Outhouse

Camille Styles - The Scoop

2011-12-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

Camille Styles...

Why do you do what you do? After helping tons of clients plan the most important occasions of their lives and seeing how stressful the process can be, I developed a passion to inspire others to create wedding and parties that are all about fun...especially for the bride and groom! While the big day should be beautiful, creative and unique, the most important thing to remember is that it's about creating unforgettable moments with family & friends.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? CamilleStyles.com is meant to inspire brides, grooms and hostesses to infuse their events with beautiful details that reflect their unique personalities...and show them how to do it in a stress-free way.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? When guests leave at the end of the night saying, "WOW, that was a blast, and it was so [Bride's Name] and [Groom's Name]!!!

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. Brides who feel pressured to compare their weddings to what they see in wedding mags or the blogosphere. our wedding is not a photo shoot, and you don't have to make every single detail perfect. As long as the overall vision reflects what you want it to be, by the time the big day rolls around it's time to trust your talented vendors (it's why you hired them in the first place!) and focus on having fun with your family and friends!

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? When I meet talented florists, planners, photographers and designers, I love seeing that passion in their eyes and their smiles that causes them to be truly excited about new projects and clients. Great vendors take so much pride in their work that they obsess over projects and pour their heart and soul into them...and you can see it in the end result!

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Whipped cream with specks of fresh vanilla beans!

Charades or Movie night? Movie night.

Full moon or New moon? Full moon.

Bowtie or Bolo tie? I'm gonna have to say bowtie, unless it's a very unusual circumstance.

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? Take me to Europe.

Sequins or Stubble? Sequins...unless the stubble is on Ryan Gosling.

Citrus or fern? Meyer lemon trees are my fave.

Pre party or After party? Pre party - I love a great cocktail hour.

Salty or Sweet? Both at the same time.

Banjo or Ukulele? Banjo.

Stripes or Polka dots? Nautical stripes are my uniform.

Home cooked or Take out? Home cooked.

Champagne or Scotch? OMG champagne!!

Blues or Country? Country.

Penthouse or Outhouse? ...

Bake Sale - The Scoop

2011-12-15T20:24:00.000-08:00

Andrea of Bake Sale...

Why do you do what you do? I think about food 24/7; how to make it, how to improve it, how to share it. My travel is based around restaurants and bakeries, I dream about eating, I read cookbooks for fun, and when work is over I come home and bake some more simply because I love it.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? Bake Sale offers completely customizable dessert buffets and menus, which means that the treat selection at your wedding will be fitted to your style, personality and taste. We'll do anything from follow an heirloom family recipe, to recreating a dessert you had on vacation and just can't seem to forget about.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? Originality and personality. I love when couples embellish their special day with details that are distinctly unique and important to them.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. Cake balls. There, I said it.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? Enthusiasm and an outgoing attitude!

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Homemade whipped cream, with just a touch of sugar.

Charades or Movie night? Movies!

Full moon or New moon? Full moon.

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Bowtie.

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? Transatlantic, transpacific, cross continental...just don't make me sit in a car for more than 2 hours!

Sequins or Stubble? Sequins.

Citrus or fern? Citrus.

Pre party or After party? Both.

Salty or Sweet? Combine the two and I'm a happy girl.

Banjo or Ukulele? Ukulele.

Stripes or Polka dots? Stripes.

Home cooked or Take out? Home cooked with lots of leftovers.

Champagne or Scotch? Bubbles every time.

Blues or Country? Blues.

Penthouse or Outhouse? I'll let you guess.

GoodPop

2011-12-15T20:11:00.000-08:00

GoodPop - Since we clearly have food on our minds this week, excited to say GoodPop is yet another awesome addition to what will be hitting Austin on January 22nd! Thinking after some serious dance floor moves a pop would do just the trick. Banana cinnamon, yep, that sounds just perfect.

Southern Weddings Mag - The Scoop

2011-12-12T18:51:00.000-08:00

Emily of Southern Weddings Magazine...

Why do you do what you do? We love love, and we love the South! Southerners have hearts like you'll find nowhere else in the world, and that results in the most meaningful, beautiful weddings anywhere. (We may be a bit biased, but still.)

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you? Every year, the entire Southern Weddings team visits the mall to take a photo with Santa. And then we post the evidence on our blog. Nothing like standing in line with preschoolers to get you in the holiday spirit! :) Also, we just launched two brand new features on our blog, the Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory and the Honey List.

What makes a wedding super rad to you? The FOOD. Southern food... my stars, there's nothing like it. Barbecue, deviled eggs, biscuits, pie, fried chicken, okra, sweet tea, lemonade, ham biscuits, mac and cheese, pickles, homemade preserves... we love it all!

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed. It makes us die a little on the inside every time we see a couple breeze right past their ceremony on the way to the reception. The ceremony is such an awesome, important event, with the potential to be life changing, so please! Make it special, and meaningful, and intentional.

You will meet some rad people at THE CREAM. What makes a good first impression to you? Cowboy boots.

Sum it up:

Whipped cream or Cool whip? Whipped cream.

Charades or Movie night? Charades all the way! My family plays a massive game of "Celebrity" every Christmas, so I'm kind of an expert.

Full moon or New moon? Full moon.

Bowtie or Bolo tie? Why, bow tie, of course!

Road trip or Transatlantic flight? Road trip!

Sequins or Stubble? Sequins!

Citrus or fern? Citrus

Pre party or After party? Pre party. I'm totally an old lady, and like my beauty sleep.

Salty or Sweet? Sweet.

Banjo or Ukulele? Banjo. I got my love of bluegrass music from my Dad!

Stripes or Polka dots? Stripes

Home cooked or Take out? Home cooked. Easy for me to say, since my fiance does all the cooking in our house :)

Champagne or Scotch? Mimosas

Blues or Country? Country

Penthouse or Outhouse? Penthouse, a-thank-you-very-much.

The Scoop - Quiz time!

2011-12-12T18:31:00.000-08:00

Hello there,

Over here at the Bash, Please camp we decided we wanted to give you a little behind the scenes scoop on all the rad vendors that will be partaking in THE CREAM Austin event. So we wrangled up a few tid bits and think this is going to make you fall in love with these guys even more. Keep checking back in, good good stuff to come.

xo, Paige & Kelly

The Creative Parasol

2011-12-11T13:57:00.000-08:00

The Creative Parasol - Crazy good stuff here. Custom paper goods based right in Austin. New to the block so go check them out now.

Well actually right after you buy your tickets to The Cream so you can see all the shenanigans these rad vendors are going to pull off in person. Because remember how sad you were when you didn't go to the LA or Palm Springs's events? We don't want that again.

Tribeza

2011-12-11T13:14:00.000-08:00

Tribeza - Only makes sense that Austin's Arts and Culture mag would be partaking in The Cream. In addition to highlighting the awesome assortment of creative and talented folks that call Austin home, it is chock full of the happenings each month - so no surprise they'll tell you the place to be on January 22nd is THE CREAM!

You guys have your tickets already right? Get em while they're hot!

Southern Weddings Magazine

2011-12-05T20:48:00.000-08:00

Southern Weddings Mag - So excited to have these girls on board for The Cream Austin. Pretty much the go to resource for Southern Weddings, clearly, but really the go to source for wedding loveliness no matter where you call home. Really, they just keep giving us more and more to love!

INSPIRATION

2011-11-20T13:31:00.001-08:00

A little peek at the inspiration for Austin...

Past boards for LA and Palm Springs resulted in honest to goodness awesomeness, so we are just dying to see how the January 22nd event plays out.

You have your tickets right? No? Get em here!

Moon Canyon Design Co.

2011-11-16T20:18:00.000-08:00

Moon Canyon Design Co. - Well we are suckers for flowers and don't have to say too much when you lead with the above right? Working from coast to coast Moon Canyon Design Co. should be on your list. Yep.

Lo Boheme

2011-11-16T20:02:00.000-08:00

Lo Boheme - With pretties from head to (almost) toe, we are so excited to say that Lo Boheme will be having a pop up shop at The Cream. We just might be eyeing a few lovelies that we want to rock, the stuff is too good to only wear on your wedding day!

Camille Styles

2011-11-14T21:09:00.000-08:00

Camille Styles - Lover of entertaining, food, style and other overall goodness, we couldn't be more excited for Camille to be joining the party as co-host extraordinaire in Austin!

Q Weddings

2011-11-07T21:44:00.000-08:00

Suzi Q of Q Weddings - Now an Austin gal, she will still travel far and wide for your wedding. And she shoots film, yum. So yes, we would recommend her, and then some.

The Lost Pines

2011-10-31T20:44:00.003-07:00

The Lost Pines - Yep, we can't wait to listen to them up close and personal either. Austin + bluegrass + The Cream, it just keeps getting better and better.

BHLDN

2011-10-31T20:44:00.001-07:00

BHLDN - No words to express how stoked we are for these guys to be coming to the party. We already know this is where you go for the good stuff, just imagine what they might dream up for little old us.

Bake Sale

2011-10-30T19:47:00.001-07:00

Bake Sale - Dessert bars with all over goodness, we couldn't be more excited to see what Bake Sale brings to the table. No really, we are already wondering how many bite sized treats we just may have to sample.

Shark Pig

2011-10-18T20:55:00.000-07:00

Shark Pig - Hmm what do they say, a picture is worth a thousand words? So what about an awesome sauce video...

Check out the goods Shark Pig got of Hitched LA and Hitched Palm Springs to get a little taste of what is to come in Austin!

the nichols

2011-10-11T20:49:00.000-07:00

The Nichols - A hubby and wife photo duo that get those dreamy shots and happen to be right in Austin. Check them out, we think you will agree - not too shabby.

Paige Newton

2011-10-05T19:00:00.001-07:00

Paige Newton - A lovely photographer in Austin to snap your pics, we say scoop her up. You might even just want to make up a reason to do so, really.

THE FLASHDANCE

2011-09-30T17:46:00.000-07:00

Pretty much a force to be reckoned with, this reveal probably doesn't need much of an introduction. The Flashdance is awesome period.

The Byrd Collective

2011-09-30T17:29:00.001-07:00

Two for one goodness: floral and event designer Ashley, from The Byrd Collective, has some pretty lovely things up her sleeve. We like what we see and think you will too.

James Moes

2011-09-22T21:19:00.000-07:00

James Moes - Yep, he takes the kind of pictures that you just want to live in. Headed to Austin from the Northwest, we couldn't be more excited to have him.

100 Layer Cake

2011-09-18T18:14:00.001-07:00

100 Layer Cake - Do they even need an introduction? From inspiration to pop up shops, these ladies are bringing amazing style to you on a daily basis, we should all thank them.

Loot Vintage Rentals

2011-09-18T18:11:00.001-07:00

Loot Vintage Rentals - Their name says it all, they have the loot. Vintage style and antique accents to top off any event. Sooo looking forward to seeing what they will be bringing to the party!

the nouveau romantics

2011-09-18T18:05:00.000-07:00

the nouveau romantics - Lover of pretty things, Liz offers a trifecta of goodness for brides and grooms to be; paper, floral and event design. Done.

Brooke Schwab

2011-09-18T17:54:00.000-07:00

Brooke Schwab - A photographer from Houston who just gets it. Plus she's got some Smilebooth action happening too. What more could you want?

THE CREAM AUSTIN

2011-09-18T17:51:00.000-07:00

Good good things have been happening at THE CREAM camp lately. First, we announced we are going to AUSTIN, which in itself is all out awesomeness. And then this past week the event's crop started to be revealed. And they are RAD, really each and every snag just ups the ante.

So without further adieu - check out the most recently revealed snags and keep checking in for what's more to come. You will not be disappointed.

We can't WAIT for January 22nd 2012!

So keep checking in here and here for the scoop and get yourselves some tickets to meet us in Austin on January 22nd!!!!!

New name has been birthed!

2011-06-16T11:37:00.000-07:00

Did you guys hear the news? We tore up the birth certificate that read HITCHED and are welcoming our new moniker THE CREAM into the world of weddings! THE CREAM is our interpretation of THE CREAM of the CROP. Afterall, that is what we strive to curate for all of you curious seekers looking to have a rad wedding. A showcase event with the best of the best working in today's modern wedding. After all your suggestions, (thank you for your support!) we kept going back to our gut reaction with THE CREAM and we had to stand by our instincts. But no fretting, there will be plenty of time to win tickets and awesome prizes over the next couple of months as we reveal the new location and the new crop of participants. We are super excited about the future of this experiential event and the movement happening in weddings. We hope you love THE CREAM as much as we do! - xoxoxo Paige and Kelly

HITCHED Photographer Round Up!

2011-02-16T08:23:00.000-08:00

We are so in love with all of our HITCHED PS photographers and have been biting at the bit to showcase the exciting work they sent us from that fantastical day (take us back)!! Here is just a taste of the lovliness from some very talented people.

Amelia Lyon Photography

Max Wanger Photography

Brandon Kidd Photography

Erin Hearts Court Photography

Love Me Sailor Photography

HITCHED PS Graffiti

2011-02-11T09:12:00.000-08:00

Smilebooth hooked up HITCHED PS with a super rad photo booth where all party goers could leave their mark (the background makes for quite the souvenir)! Don't these silly mugs look like they are having the best time ever? We are getting giddy all over again looking at these and what 100 Layer Cake has going on. Can't wait for the next!

Just wanna dance??

2011-01-26T09:46:00.000-08:00

HITCHED is going to be the place to be this Sunday! Be there. DJ Flashdance will keep the dancefloor jumping all night, but you probably already know about this SWEET PRIZE from Ever After Honeymoons for first place at the dance contest. 2nd place wins too. And because this is the coolest wedding showcase around, third place ain't no loss. The third raddest dance team wins a couple of freakin cool t-shirts courtesy of Max Wanger (one of our HITCHED photogs)!!

Love Me Sailor Engagement Session!

2011-01-25T15:46:00.000-08:00

As if you needed another reason to bring your dancing shoes to HITCHED (first prize for the dance contest is a trip for two to MEXICO from Ever After Honeymoons). We are SO giddy over announcing that we get to offer a free engagement session to the lucky runner up from Love Me Sailor Photography!!

What's going on at HITCHED PS

2011-01-25T14:35:00.000-08:00

We can't wait to see you there!

A+K+P

HITCHED QUIZ: Max Wanger Photography

2011-01-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

We are so excited to have the ridiculously talented husband and wife team of Max Wanger Photography shooting HITCHED!! Check out their work along with the other super RAD photographers of HITCHED at the photographers showcase. Here is Max's quiz...

Why do you do what you do?

it makes me happy. and i get to travel the world with margaux.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you?

my lucky numbers are 14 & 8.

What makes a wedding super rad to you?

originality. good food.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed.

elimination of the word "vendor."

You will meet some rad people at HITCHED. What makes a good first impression to you?

genuineness.

Sum it up:

Tea or Coffee?

green tea with honey. black tea with sugar. peppermint tea straight up.

Poker or Checkers?

poker.

Sunrise or Sunset?

i lived in hawaii for 8 years. you can't beat a magical sunset.

Peacoat or Hoodie?

zip up hoodie.

Novel or Magazine?

both.

Sequins or Cotton?

um. cotton.

Lake or Pool?

heated pool.

Cactus or Ivy?

ivy.

On time or fashionably late?

fashionably on time.

Jingle Bells or Silent Night?

jingle all the way.

Warhol or Picasso?

andy.

Sun or Snow?

sunshine.

Pizza or Tacos?

both make my stomach hurt. so i say turkey sandwich.

Blended or On the rocks?

both.

Pop or Punk?

poppy punk.

City or Country?

city while i'm young. country when i'm old.

Airplanes & Blazers

2011-01-24T13:00:00.000-08:00

ALERT: Find your most dapper duds and head over to Vegas on February 21st for our buddies once-a-year blowout! Last year we danced our gambling faces off and hogged the super fun smilebooth. Plus mingling with the most talented photographers from all around the world was better than winning the Circus Circus stuffed unicorn. Ticket price will go up in February, so GO NOW to buy yours and we'll meet you at the super secret venue for the most fun you will have at WPPI. Follow them on twitter for exciting giveaways to come!

Groom's Lounge sneak peak from RUE

2011-01-24T08:43:00.000-08:00

No way would we leave the boys out - this is an equal opportunity get down! We at HITCHED think grooms should bring their own style elements to their weddings, and the girls at RUE are putting together a lounge filled with vendors committed to what the fellas want! So, while ladies are getting their "winks and smiles", your man will be busy with bowties, bourbon and getting a quick shave.

A little from RUE: The Elements- Razor strops for close-cut crops. Whiff of leather, clink of ice. Tournaments and turntables. Bowties and booze.

Fashion Show from The Life Styled

2011-01-21T10:17:00.000-08:00

Okay, so we already know you are looking to put together the coolest wedding ever - you're coming to HITCHED aren't you?! (get your tix) The Life Styled gave us a sneak peak of the magic she is putting together for our indie desert fashion show - including looks for ALL your special wedding-related events. ALSO, we are super excited to announce that oh-so-chic Monique Lhuillier will feature several bridesmaid looks in the show. More over at The Life Styled!

HITCHED QUIZ: Fiore Beauty and Inspiration Board

2011-01-20T09:06:00.001-08:00

Fiore Beauty is hooking us up at HITCHED. Here is the look! You're dying right? And don't worry, there will be a "winks & smiles" glam bar where ladies get lashed and lipped (colors like hot pink and orange) - Yes, we can pretty up while we party down!! SO EXCITED.

Why do you do what you do?

I like lipstick, I like girls, and I love making sure that women get to feel like the most gorgeous version of themselves. It's so personal and such an honor.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you?

Beauty is so subjective, so good communication is really important in giving our brides what they want. We ask a lot of questions and listen carefully. We dont think you have to choose between looking gorgeous in person and looking gorgeous in your photos. Also, the hours before your wedding when you're getting glammed should be a celebration in itself. We like to go the extra mile to create a memorable experience for you and your girls.

What makes a wedding super rad to you?

A bride and groom who feel comfortable to do whatever makes sense to them for their wedding, from who you invite to the dress you choose. It can be hard sometimes to go against the grain but it makes for the most personal, feel-good celebrations when everything about the wedding feels just right to the couple. Also, hiring vendors whose work you love and then trusting that they'll do an excellent job for you.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed.

Lauren Conrad braids for brides - so over that. Folding fans as favors or wedding dresses with corset lace-ups in back. Oh yeah, NEVER a tiara.

You will meet some rad people at HITCHED. What makes a good first impression to you?

I like it when people are more concerned with being friendly than with being cool. Cool is overrated and genuineness goes a long way.

Sum it up:

Tea or Coffee?

Hot Chocolate with extra vanilla.

Poker or Checkers?

Checkers

Sunrise or Sunset?

Sunrise but Im more likely to see sunset:)

Peacoat or Hoodie?

Peacoat. Can it be pink?

Novel or Magazine?

That's a tough one but a great novel is just too good. I choose a book in the bathtub filled with Laura Mercier Creme Brule bubbles.

Sequins or Cotton?

Sequins. The more the better.

Lake or Pool?

Pool

Cactus or Ivy?

Peonies.

On time or fashionably late?

Fashionably late, but never for our clients.

Warhol or Picasso?

Warhol. He had great hair.

Sun or Snow?

Sun (never forgetting the sunblock though)!!!!

Pizza or Tacos?

Pizza please!

Blended or On the rocks?

On the rocks.

Pop or Punk?

Pop. And also some Biggie and Snoop.

City or Country?

Do you remember Carrie in the country? City.

Jeffrey Valet

2011-01-19T14:56:00.000-08:00

If you are missing out on staying over at the ACE (group code: hitchedace) with us, then these guys will inevitably be taking care of your vehicle while you get down at HITCHED. They are at the top of the game in professionalism, skill and style while maintaining a reasonable price point. Baby, they can park your car!

Desert Sunset is TOO GOOD!!

2011-01-18T13:21:00.001-08:00

C Magazine

2011-01-18T10:35:00.000-08:00

C Magazine's much anticipated annual bridal issue is synonymous with the latest and greatest in all things wedding related, so partnering with them for media sponsorship of HITCHED was obviously a no brainer. We will have free copies of the mag at HITCHED!!

HITCHED QUIZ: Jonathan Mattson of The Mattson Two

2011-01-13T09:50:00.000-08:00

He keeps the beat for this band of brothers. We are so excited to have got ultra hip The Mattson Two playing their retro mod brand of surf rock poolside at the ACE. Jonathan took our quiz and here it is!

Why do you do what you do?

I play the drums

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you?

I play the drums

What makes a wedding super rad to you?

Short wedding talk, good free open bar, good food, and close friends, and photo booths

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed.

How expensive they are

You will meet some rad people at HITCHED. What makes a good first impression to you?

Good vibes, and good demeanor.

Sum it up:

Tea or Coffee?

coffee

Poker or Checkers?

poker

Sunrise or Sunset?

sunset

Peacoat or Hoodie?

p-coat

Novel or Magazine?

novel

Sequins or Cotton?

cotton

Lake or Pool?

pool

Cactus or Ivy?

cactus

On time or fashionably late?

fashionably late

Jingle Bells or Silent Night?

silent night

Warhol or Picasso?

picasso

Sun or Snow?

sun

Pizza or Tacos?

tacos

Blended or On the rocks?

rocks

Pop or Punk?

pop

City or Country?

city

Smilebooth

2011-01-11T12:50:00.000-08:00

Our friends at Smilebooth are putting together something extra special for the photobooth at the ACE. Get your mugs ready for the photo op! If you don't already know these guys check out their stuff here and see what the last round HITCHED looked like.

HITCHED QUIZ: The Flashdance

2011-01-11T09:34:00.000-08:00

He's the best! Flashy will obviously be rocking us out at HITCHED and he'll be running The Flashdance Dance Off for the free trip to Mexico too. He is one of the raddest people we know...

Why do you do what you do?

playing records at a party where everyone is happy, drunk, and dressed to kill is a really good time. (regularily working with some of my favorite people in the world, and being surrounded by love doesn't hurt either!)

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you?

i really like to have a good time! i can only have a really good time if everyone at the party is having a really good time, so i'm really into making EVERYONE at the party have a really great time. (sort of a feedback loop!)

What makes a wedding super rad to you?

people who aren't uptight or easily offended! (people who are easily offended are boring!)

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed.

parental involvement.

You will meet some rad people at HITCHED. What makes a good first impression to you?

humor and interest in things other than just weddings!

Sum it up:

Tea or Coffee?

hahahahahah! COFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Poker or Checkers?

uno

Sunrise or Sunset?

sunset (i prefer night time)

Peacoat or Hoodie?

peacoat (been overdoing it this year!)

Novel or Magazine?

magazine (i have a 2 year old)

Sequins or Cotton?

cotton

Lake or Pool?

ocean

Cactus or Ivy?

cactus

On time or fashionably late?

early

Jingle Bells or Silent Night?

huh?

Warhol or Picasso?

that is a tough call but picasso

Sun or Snow?

sun

Pizza or Tacos?

hahahahahahahaha paigey.... TAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOSSSS!!!!!!

Blended or On the rocks?

rocks + salt

Pop or Punk?

both (at the same time)

City or Country?

city

Found Vintage Rentals is back for more!

2011-01-10T09:52:00.000-08:00

Found rentals helped us trick out the Smog Shoppe and we are so excited to announce that they will be showing off their stuff at the ACE too! Using Found to create warm and inviting vignettes makes a good reception space great. Check out their brand new inventory page and blog contest!

Small Masterpiece

2011-01-07T13:07:00.000-08:00

They will set your table and do a darn good job giving the table some old world sparkle too! We are so excited to have got these guys! Small Masterpiece has an unrivaled collection of classic century old furniture and tableware that the creatives behind this operation put together and rent just for you. Check them out here!

Trip to Zoetry!!

2011-01-06T07:10:00.000-08:00

This just in! Ever After Honeymoons has a 6 night stay for a couple at any of the three Zoetry resorts! (Umm, awesome!) They have locations in Riviera Maya, Cabo San Lucas, and Dominican Republic. Rooms typically go for $500 a night and it is an all inclusive resort. Small in scale, under 100 rooms on property to keep that boutique, romantic integrity in place. Anyone at HITCHED can enter to win this awesome honeymoon/vacation BY ENTERING THE FLASHDANCE DANCE OFF! That's right, we will have a few choice judges on hand to pick a duo that outdances the other duos. After the dance party that Flashy is bringing to the Ace hotel, 5 days on a Mexican beach sounds like the perfect vacay. Sign us up!

HITCHED QUIZ: Tend Living

2011-01-03T11:26:00.000-08:00

Originator of the hanging orb terrarium, Britton Neubacher began Tend out of her love for all things mini, modern and green. Whether showcasing the inherent artistry in nature or just bringing life to the spaces we inhabit, Tend’s exploration of living art helps reinvent the way we see plants while empowering us to be their happy caretakers. Her recent foray into green weddings moves beyond single-use consumerism and offers a fresh, sustainable take on event floral.

Britton would like to reside in a global garden where people take care of their world and are good to each other. She believes that in stewarding your own little plant world, you will never be far from home.

You can find her in digging in the San Diego dirt and at tendliving.com

Why do you do what you do?

Connecting with nature and bringing the pretty gets my get up and go really get goin.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you?
I am willing to go where no wedding florist has gone before.

What makes a wedding super rad to you?
When folks have fun with the process and keep it true to who they are.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed.
Too much focus on things people will never remember about your wedding. Skip the decision-making minutia and stick to the stuff that truly matters. Resist the Wedding Industrial Complex, RESIST!

You will meet some rad people at HITCHED. What makes a good first impression to you?
Heart light, and a handshake that means it.

Sum it up:

Tea or Coffee?

Tea

Poker or Checkers?

Apples to Apples.

Sunrise or Sunset?

Sunset.

Peacoat or Hoodie?

Hoodie. Ideally attached to a cape. And once worn by an elvin fairy person.

Novel or Magazine?

Novel.

Sequins or Cotton?

Cotton.

Lake or Pool?

Salt water pool. Can someone please tell me why more of these do not exist?

Cactus or Ivy?

Cactus, lots and lots of cactus and juicy succulents. Really, just about everything but Ivy. And roses. Yes using them would make my life easier but please don't make me. Ok, maaaaaybe if that are locally grown. And really exceptional. Maybe.

On time or fashionably late?

On time for work, social straggler.

Jingle Bells or Silent Night?

Jingle Bells a la my 1973 Motown Christmas vinyl.

Warhol or Picasso?

Goldsworthy.

Sun or Snow?

SUN.

Pizza or Tacos?

Tacos.

Blended or On the rocks?

Rocks. With a twist. And a sprig of grass. Hold the sweet.

Pop or Punk?

Punk. Punk!

City or Country?

A vibrant city run amuck with green open space and clean air.

Happy HITCHED Holidays

2010-12-21T14:03:00.000-08:00

From the gals here at HITCHED to all of you! We hope the holidays are filled with love, tasty food and drink and at least one killer dance party. We leave you with visions of the ACE poolside to dance in your head (courtesy of Bonnie Tsang).

Audrey, Kelly + Paige

HITCHED QUIZ: Aqualillies

2010-12-20T14:18:00.000-08:00

Synchronized swimming performance is making a come back, and the Aqualillies are heading up the big splash! These beautiful ladies will come to your party, put on one classy pool show and do it all with an air of grace and sass straight out of another decade. They said...

Why do you do what you do?

The Aqualillies bring a charming synchronized swimming show to any poolside setting. We love to watch the atmosphere shift at private parties and events as soon as our legs lift gracefully out of the water.

What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you?

Our shows are 10 minutes long and provide an incredibly unique entertainment experience that guests will never forget. If there's a pool where you're getting married, an Aqualillies show will give your special day a leg up on other weddings.

What makes a wedding super rad to you?

If it reflects the couple's personalities and tastes, and brings in original elements that haven't been done before.

Name one thing about a wedding that you would like to see changed.

The Electric Slide should be banned!

You will meet some rad people at HITCHED. What makes a good first impression to you?

Eye contact, a warm smile, and a firm handshake.

Sum it up!

Tea or Coffee?

Coffee

Poker or Checkers?

Poker

Sunrise or Sunset?

Sunset

Peacoat or Hoodie?

Peacoat

Novel or Magazine?

Novel

Sequins or Cotton?

Sequins

Lake or Pool?

Pool

Cactus or Ivy?

Cactus

On time or fashionably late?

fashionably late

Jingle Bells or Silent Night?

Silent Night

Warhol or Picasso?

Warhol

Sun or Snow?

Sun

Pizza or Tacos?

Pizza

Blended or On the rocks?

On the rocks

Pop or Punk?

Punk

City or Country?

City