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21 May

WED PREP

categories Bits + Pieces, Vendor Spotlight

You might hear us talking about WED PREP a lot in the coming days and weeks. Why? Because it’s going to be amazing!

What is WEDPREP? It’s a 2 day class devoted to educating anyone 1. looking to learn about the wedding industry as a new and progressive business model 2. planning their own wedding or 3. wanting to blossom as a creative person in an already existing related career. There will be top professionals from all aspects of the Southern California based industry with lectures (us included!) and hands-on ideas ranging from photography to florals to music to food to fashion to social media & everything in between.

Founded by Paige Appel & Kelly Harris of Bash, Please this class will be held at Lightspace Studio in Culver City on June 22-23rd. Email hello@wedprepschool.com to get more info and sign up! The cost is $1000 for two full days of knowledge, food, crafts, camaraderie, giveaways, and overall a new perspective on all things wedding related.

Wed Prep

And that would be your class of 2013 WED PREP professors. Hope to see you there!

20 May

Spring wedding inspiration by Jen Huang Photography + giveaway

categories Flowers + Greenery, Giveaway + Contest, Vendor Spotlight

Spring bridal bouquet | photo by Jen Huang | 100 Layer Cake

Y’all are familiar with Jen Huang, yes? We swoon over her work all the time. We’ve become huge fans of her professional wedding photography workshops and are ecstatic to help her announce her new book, a “Guide to Fine Art Weddings”. The book is part of her “workshop-in-a-box,” a unique new concept that brings the workshop experience home.

The book can be purchased at JenHuangWorkshops.com, and we’ve got a 10% off coupon code when you use CAKELET at checkout! But of course we’re going to give one of you a chance to win one! First take a sneak peek inside the book at one of her spring wedding inspiration shoots from one of her recent workshops…

Sarah Seven wedding dress | Photo by Jen Huang | 100 Layer Cake

Spring bridal bouquet | photo by Jen Huang | 100 Layer Cake

Spring wedding inspiration| photo by Jen Huang | 100 Layer Cake

Spring bridal bouquet | photo by Jen Huang | 100 Layer Cake

Spring wedding inspiration| photo by Jen Huang | 100 Layer Cake

The guide offers advice and anecdotes from Jen’s career on how to succeed in the fine art wedding industry; including passages on equipment, branding, pricing etc. In addition to the written portion, the book pairs image galleries with technical specs about each photograph so that information can be accessed in a visual way.

To assist in branding, printing and shooting – each kit includes a DVD audio interview with Jen and RichardPhotoLab.com, medium format film, sample papers for fine art prints, InDesign album templates, a DearJendo.com correspondence kit with a rubber stamp, and hand made cards for clients – all wrapped in muslin bags and presented in a gorgeous wooden keepsake box. It’s like a D-I-Y workshop chock full of goodies! Take a peek at what it looks like…

Spring wedding inspiration| photo by Jen Huang | 100 Layer Cake

jen huang wedding photography | 100 Layer Cake

Photography: JenHuangPhoto.com / Floral Styling, Rentals: PoppiesandPosies.com / Hair: StylesOnB.com / Makeup: KerryMakeup.com

Enter to win a copy of Jen Huang’s new book by filling the form below. One winner will be chosen at random this Friday, May 24th. Good luck!

Head over to Snippet & Ink to see another pretty sneak peek inside the book, and also to Grey Likes Weddings to check out her Workshop-In-A-Box Giveaway!

15 Mar

New to our guide

categories Bits + Pieces, Vendor Spotlight

The crop in our Vendors & Venues Guide just continues to get better. It’s pretty much the best time to be newly engaged, or in the beginning stages of planning a party (bridal shower, anniversary, birthday). Go on, and check out these creative folks that could make your wedding amazing.

Are you an awesome wedding vendor who wants to join our crop? Create an account and upload your portfolio to show off your work to our brides & grooms looking to hire their wedding team.

100 Layer Cake wedding vendors

Magnolia Photo Booth Co. creates extreme happiness to anyone that steps inside their booths. Their booths capture and create stunning photographs for your guests to take home in just minutes.

Reinhardt Blooms is a flower studio and farm creating arrangements straight from their gardens. Flowers are hand-picked in the dawn before the occasion: fresh, romantic, beautiful.

Sugar Bee Sweets designs sweets to match you, your special event or your individual personality – whatever the inspiration they’ll work hand-in-hand to ensure it is the perfect sweet concoction for your celebration.

Reverie Events is a refreshingly creative event planning & design company creating memorable events with impeccable execution. From planning to design, to in-house florals and stationery, they create all the components of a well-designed soiree.

Anne Brookshire Photography captures the authentic & natural moments in a couple’s life with a nod to fine art & the ease of lifestyle photography.

J. Panter Calligraphy specializes in elegant Pointed Pen calligraphy, done by hand with traditional ink and tools.

Happy Friday!

1 Mar

New to our guide!

categories Vendor Spotlight

Before you’re out and about this weekend with dress fittings and such, make sure to check out the crop of amazing vendors that have just joined the 100 Layer Cake Vendor Guide. Photographers, fabulous floral designers, event designers with mad styling skills – they’re all in this bunch. We love them so and think you will too, so click on the links below and take a peek at their portfolios. They’re guaranteed to give your wedding or party extra pretty points.

Are you an awesome wedding vendor who wants to join our crop? Create an account and upload your portfolio to show off your work to our brides and grooms looking to hire their wedding team. Happy Friday!

100 Layer Cake guide members

Lori Paladino Design
Daisy Rose Floral Design
Toast and Laurel
Lindsay Zamora Wedding Styling and Event Design
Banter & Charm
Jennifer Laura Design
Landish Studio
Clay Austin Photography

{And our amazing new advertisers of whom make it possible to share such gorgeous inspiration every day…}

Nestina
Eat, Drink & Get Married Event
Doodlebug Design
SnapKnot
Everything Angelic
Studio 28 Photo
The White Dress by Shore
Midori Ribbon
Crepe Paper Store
Brideside
George Street Photo
A Soolip Wedding Event
Laura Goldenberger Photography

12 Feb

Mademoiselle Bagatelles handbags

categories Vendor Spotlight, Wedding Wardrobe

Rym, the designer behind Mademoiselle Bagatelles grew up between France and Tunisia, developing a flair for style and a strong sense of colours and texture. She uses only the best silks, satins, velvets, vintage kimono silks, and lace to create limited edition pieces that we see as little pieces of unique art. There isn’t a mademoiselle out there that wouldn’t want one of these beauties, including your bridesmaids. That’s why they’re always one of our favorite picks for bridesmaids gifts!

Bagatelles and co handbags

Instead of a bouquet, wouldn’t it be fun to have your bridesmaids walk down the aisle holding a clutch in your own fabric and pattern of your choice? Mademoiselle Bagatelles will even
personalize your bags with a custom message on a satin ribbon that will be sewn into the clutch. Wink, wink, they’re offering quantity discounts for bridal parties right now so make sure to jump on
that!

Want in on a little secret? Mademoiselle Bagatelles is currently working on a clothing line! It’s going to be a very limited edition, but we can’t wait to see it! It’s going to be gorgeous for sure.

You can see more from Mademoiselle Bagatelles on Etsy or their website!