Ringing in the New Year!: New Year Eve's Wedding Ideas

It was every little girls dream:  glitter, sequins, and sparkle!!

-Kelly Clark

Yes, December 31st, 2012 was truly a memorable day of glitz, glam, and fam for Kelly and Russell.  From LVL Weddings and Events styling and planning, it was a New Year's Eve celebration that the now happily married couple will never forget.  The legacy has now begun and today we pass on to you some really fun, celebratory, and glamorous ideas for the best New Year's Even wedding.  Click on the live link below for a gallery full of glitz and glam galore from Kelly and Russell's big day as well as the full list of participating creative and awesome vendors!

Wedding Chicks Feature of a New Year's Eve Wedding

With styling from LVL Weddings and Events (blog link) and the desk of Katrina here at Calligraphy Katrina we present  today a CHEERS table.  In combination of sparkle, flutes, and die cut escort cards, glitter, banner, calligraphy and letter cut outs; every guests will has a glass to ring in the newly weds, the midnight hour, and all the memories surrounding.  

Here is one more simple idea that brings the charm in a wedding.

customized and or personalized calligraphy on a panels

yes and they are living happily ever after.

CHEERS!

Le Petite Signage from CKMDP

Throughout all of spring there were personalized signage throughout the entire season.  It's the fine details and little marks that made the biggest difference.   Which one's your favorite by far?   

Personalized Mini Tags for party favors in black and white ink.

a minimal and simple table number with olive oil bottle

Personalized Mini Tags tied to ribbon as seating cards.

Bride and Groom Seat Signage

Thank You Mini Tag

creative solution to Table Cards/Table Numbers

"Endearing Phrases" for the newly weds. 

business cards on fine art paper and letterpressed with care

Timeless Touch of Craftsmanship: Vacheron at LACMA

The newest inspiration cones from the craftsmanship of Vacheron.  As I was working on their stationaery for their grand event at LACMA, I was learning that quality and craftsmanship are not to be compensated.  It's the details that make the biggest different.  

If you didn't know Vacheron Constantin is a watch brand that has dotted the "i" and crossed the "t" for almost a century.  They follow the Haute Horologerie Spirit of watch making and timeless pieces.  At this event everything from invitation to menu, to table, location, and guests were treated to the finest finishing touches of Vacheron values in technique, aesthetics, and finishing.  In short statements as written like a timeless legend in the invitation:  "sharing our passion, passing on traditions, openness to the world, pursuite of excellence, and fostering creativity."  And lastly, in words of Francois Constantin, "  Do better if possible...and that is always possible."  

Event Details

Vacheron Conotstantin Boutique Opening, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA

Thursday, May 2nd, 2t013 at 7 pm

Cocktails at Vacheron Constantin Boutique

Dinner to follow at LACMA

Vacheron is proud to support James Turrell: A Retrospective

Chef:   Alian Passard

The Stationery

a complete set:  invitation, escort card, and event program.

Beautiful heavy weight gold cover stock envelop, Inner
liner of natural specialty velvet like paper. , and with modern clean invitation design.  

The invitation opened into cubic quadrants, fasteners
were tiny little gold colored metal magnets (kinda like
the little gadgets on a watch.)

Vacheron's Mssion Statement

Simple, beautiful modernly designed invitation and
response card with a touch of calligraphy from
yours truly. 

Behind the invitation.

Escort Card with seating map and layout,  personalized name in calligraphy.
Lettrr pressed on heavy matte fine board.

A peak into the program booklet featuring the Chef Nlain Passard's menu
and full description of the art and design behind each dish.

Event Favors from Vacheron

Not included the newest version of the iPad!!!

Like Vacheron Constantin's values and craftsmanship, Chef Alain Passard also takes his craftsmanship of food and fine dining to the level of articulated art.  He is a french chef and owner of the 3 star Michelin restaurant L'Arpege  located in Paris, France.  In particular, Chef Passard is drawn to vegetables, spices and herbs; a trinity that releases the true character of our earth and the essence of life:  water.  

Maison du Papier Shop Regalo

Just Because Greeting Card

For the last 5 years Calligraphy Katrina has been going strong.  We've been able to build a strong foundation of clients, brides, and accolades through calligraphy, invitations, and wedding stationery.  About 2 years ago we opened Maison du Papier.  I'd like to reintroduce Maison du Papier.  Maison du Papier is our product line of paper stock and rental services.  Here anyone can purchase Calligraphy Katrina Maison du Papier products for their special event:  greeting cards, miscellaneous wedding stationery, blank table cards for smaller events, and gift tags. Our rentals include: small flourished table frames, small display easels, large mirrors, and large chalkboards. As a professional calligrapher, Maison du Papier expands into a paper product line where services for smaller events such as bridal showers, baby showers, anniversary dinners, engagement dinners, family holiday gatherings, gift giving, and just because to name a few  is made professionally, readily available, and easy with the flair of Calligraphy Katrina.  

Mirror with Calligraphy, available through our rental services

Click the link below to visit our shop regalo on our website:  

Shop Regalo!

If you would like to explore our website, calligraphy services, and couture medium

please click on this link:

Calligraphy Katrina Maison du Papier

Happy Throwback Tuesday!

Chao!!!

Honoring Amy Pascal and Ralph Rucci: LGBT Event

One of the perks of this 5th year of Calligraphy Katrina Maison du Papier is being available to give back to sponsor, and attend special events that give back to communities.  Like prior posts on Giving Back with CKMDP and community support the growth of CKMDP means activism in communities and humanities.  It's nice to have wellness development for my company and the CKMDP team.

Mid March my best friend and I attended An Evening Honoring Amy Pascal and Ralph Rucci: Benefiting Youth Services oft the LA Gay & Lesbian Center.  The event was held at the Beverly Wiltshire and sponsord by Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sax Fith Avenue, and Wells Fargo  Click here to read more about the purpose of the event:  About

Quality Time with my BFF!!!

Sponsors:  LA Gay Lesbian Center, Sony Pictures Entertainment,
Sax Fith Avenue, Wells Fargo with many more

Table settings at the Beverly Wilshire

In contribution to the event CKMDP contributed thousands of place cards were written for the large audience that was in attendance of this fun, inspiring, and fabulous evening.Cheers to Amy Pascal and Ralph Rucci in their leadership, service, and contributions to the LGBT community.  There were many presenters and honored speakers through the evening.  Unfortunately the best of shaky hands and a distant table, the photos of these amazing guests came out way to blurry to post.

And not going to lie!!!  It's nice to end with some good sugar!!!!  I love sweets!

I'm glad that my team and I are able to support each other through our daily life, hopes, and dreams.  It's even better to know that we're here to spread the love to others too.  Thanks BFF for spending this awesome sponsorship opp with me.

NEW at CKMDP: Die Cut Cards

I am so proud to announce that CKMDP now carries customized DIE CUT CARDS!!!!  These customized die cut cards come in flat place cards, as well as fold over tent cards. Use these die cut cards as escort cards, place cards, dessert and display signage, name tags, labels, favor tags, and gift tags. For now the shapes available are in: rounded rectangle, bird, star, bracket and circle....I'm sooo looking forward to see how our customized die cut card collection grows.

die cut tent cards in white with black ink

Here is a sneak peak from one of our corporate clients.  

Variety of skeleton keys with die name tag.
Die Cut Card:  Flat Bracket
Paper color: Desert Storm
Calligraphy: Black Ink

Skeleton Key Party Favor with Die Cut Name Tag.

For more information about our die cut cards, Shop Regalo on our website and scroll down to Table Cards.  For your special event, I'd love to personalize your die cut cards with paper of your choice, calligraphy, and color.  Can't wait to hear from you.  

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Cheers!!!!

Expanding at ABC OC 2013

This March as the spring season was blooming, the opportunity to grow myself also was in bloom.  The Association of Bridal Consultants of Orange County (ABC OC) hosted a delightfully decadent event at the Hyatt Regency of Newport Beach on March 12, 2013.  Many of those in our industry were able to mingle, expand, exhale, and discuss our questions, comments, ideas, and strategies in our participation of event planning.

Throughout the evening we were able to discuss and be challenged on our perspectives of how we all work in this industry.  Here are a gist points that Table 2 discussed and affirmed each other with.
-Focus on one thing and be excited about it. If you are excited others will be excited too.
-Let go and delegate to grow
-Rotary Clubs for service hours. "free labor"  There are students trying to attain service hours for non-profits, charity events, and giving to contribute back to our communities.
-Forget about "competition" and begin focusing on what you do best and educate your clients on what you CAN do best and CAN do for them.
-Know your value and justify your value.  We have to believe in what we are valued for and worth the price .-YOUR TEAM:  this is your family, these are your best and worst assets.  Find a SOLID and CONSISTENT team. They take care of each other, and as an employer we take care of them too.  We balance each other.
-BRAND:  Your brand is an extension of you!!!!

Another mixer presented to us was a "THINK TANK" discussion.  We were to throw out and discuss our biggest successes and difficulties. With this being asked of us this is what Table 2 came up with in affirmation, advice, praises, and advocation for one another.
-With social media as our main advertisement and endorsement; we have lost the face to face value.  It's nice to have open house once in a while. Redefine and clarify face value.
-Be invitational:  invite people into an open house, offer discounts, and offer incentives etc!
-Reading up leads to keeping up!!!!  Read personal and professional growth books.  Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill. Here are some examples:  Thoughts are things, whatever you conceive you can achieve, to build we need to be open to new possibilities, and pass on your wisdom.
-Attitude:  Servant to servant.  Be there for each other.

Over all you can see that this forum has allowed some expanding, exhale and new perspectives for the year 2013.  It was good and fulfilling day of wellness.  Here are pictures of the delightful event.

Floral Riot!

Floral Riot!

Contribution from CKMDP for 80 attendees:

(name tags and programs)

Escort Cards and Table Seating.

Escort Card Cluse-Ups

Program and Table Layouts.

Participating Vendors and Menu.

OF COURSE THE FOOOD!!!!

Once Upon A Cupcake

Participating Sponsors:

-Venue:  Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

-Photography:  Radiant Photography

-Stationery and Calligraphy:  Calligraphy Katrina Maison du Papier

-Florals:  Floral Riot

-Music:  Invisible Touch

-Coffee:  Millie's Coffee

-Dessert:  Once Upon A Cupcake

-Linens:  Designer Specialty Linens