Style Me Pretty: Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Wedding Feature!

Happy summer everyone.  The California sun is definitely shining brightly. With the delightful weather, I am excited to share a with you a wedding feature that many of my amazing colleagues of mine and I were featured in.  CKMDP is proud to present to by Style Me Pretty:

Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Wedding from 

Peony and Plum + Stephanie Williams Photography

In this very intimate wedding of 80 for Amelia and Skeet, close friends and family gathered to celebrate the unrelenting love of Amelia and Skeet.  Throughout the day they also enjoyed the many nuances that made the entire day such a reminiscently romantic, fresh, and blissful country style wedding.  The link above provides a stunning gallery of photos by Stephanie Williams Photography with floral arrangements by Peony and Plum and design and styling by A Stunning Affair.  Enjoy the afternoon browsing and exploring.  Here are some pictures with captions of our calligraphy and services available. Cheers!

Couture Medium

couture medium:  calligraphy on fresh green apples

a simple place setting enhanced by the
brightness of fresh fruit.

escort table display

Day of Stationery

dessert table signs

banners signs

Table Numbers

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.  

....follow @calligkatrina on Instagram to see the daily happenings here at CKMDP!!!

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

Le Magnifique and CKMDP

Just a few weeks ago I was working with my colleagues on a stylized photoshoot inspired by elegant turquoise and grey.  So I'd like to Throwback Tuesday and share this stylized photoshoot with you.  Hope you enjoy these photos from Becca Rillo Photography.

turquoise and grey inspired, white ink on grey invitation set

circle menu, white calligraphy on grey paper, a gentle subtle touch

circle menu close up

hand scribe calligraphy on escort cards

Click on the link below for more from the shoot with Becca Rillo and a list of the participating vendors.

Cheers!

Le Magnifique

Flagship to the Oscars

In the last few weeks it has been quite busy here in the CKMDP office.  As you've seen from previous posts brides to be were with us at POP the Bridal Event at The Americana at Brand, to supporting the Jordan Farmar Foundation.  This day, we take you on to a flagship opening and the red carpet.  The awesome thing about living in this 5th year of Calligraphy Katrina Maison du Papier are 1) the new and 2) the continuous.

THE NEW!  On February 13th, 2013, CKMDP had its pre-Valentine serenade at the Tommy Hilfiger Flagship opening on North Robertson.  One awesome aspect of the evening was shopping!!!!  It was first had experience of the stores first sail.  Of course the we were hosted by Tommy HIlfiger himself with Jessica Alba, Cash Warren, Zooey Deschanel, Maria Stewart, and Maria Bell. The  another aspect of the evening was that the grand opening was in celebration of the partnership of The Tommy Hilfiger Foundation with P. S. ARTS commitment to build a stronger art education curriculum at two LAUSD schools:  Walgrove Elementary School and Grand View Elementary.   The night continued with a private after party and special guest performance by Alica Keys:  I Keep on Fallin', New York State of Mind, and No One. CKMDP is proud to have hand written envelops for an fashion fierce armada of a crowd.

Amazing modern nautical decor

featuring the spring line:  Tommy Hilfiger Kids

A Tommy HIlfiger After Party!  Follow me on Instagram @calligkatrina

THE CONTINUOUS!  As in previous posts, it is such a great feeling when reoccurring events and clients
return. I am so humbled and proud to present CKMDP's 4th year writing for the special pre-events and hosts of the Oscars parties.  A busy week of prepping for the pre-party affairs I share with you.

Invitations for Charles Finch and Chanel.

Simple place cards for Table 8.

Table settings for the Gagosian- Oscar Party at Mr. Chow's.

Simple place cards for a long table setting.

With the NEW and the CONTINUOUS, CKMDP is cheerful, with a grateful heart I'm looking forward for more to come! Thank you for partaking in my joys.

Sunny Day at POP the Bridal Event

This past Sunday was such a sunny day at POP the Bridal Event perfect for browsing and gathering the best of resources for THE BIG DAY!!!  Many happily engaged couples as well as brides with their bridesmaids came by to visit our table. Everything was a perfect display to see.  What a way to end the winter and start thinking about spring.  Here are some pictures for your browsing pleasures.  

Welcome chalkboard!

Romantic mirror with hand scripted
calligraphy.

Calligraphy Katrina Maison du Papier Table

Thank you Tic Tock Florals for the pizzazz
with this towering cascading
floral arrangement!

David Tutera book and shoe signing!

Stunning as always by Cake Studio!

Cake Studio Close Up.

CKMDP with Fancy that Event Design and Cordination,
dainty tent card with calligraphy, lace, and ribbon

Groom Menu, CKMDP with Fancy That Events,
gold calligraphy on circle menu.

Bride Menu, CKMDP with Fancy That Events,
gold calligraphy on circle menu.

Appearance by newly weds
Mario and Courtney Lopez!

We hope you are inspired by these tid bits from POP the Bridal Event.  Thank you Lovella Bridal for hosting such a fabulous, fun, and fine bridal show!.