Engagement Season!

It's 2011, and a lot of people are starting to actually "make things happen" not just having a new set of resolutions, but are actually doing something about it. People are actually chasing their goals, their careers, their diet habits. Some want a whole new lifestyle, and in this engagement season, most want to tie the knot already. Ever since the holidays proposals have been flying around one after the other! And Valentine's Day is the day where it ends (usually).

Yesterday I was able to attend the 2nd Annual design challenge, Snap. Crackle. Pop by Utterly Engaged magazine at the AVIA Hotel in Long Beach, and this new year party was absolutely amazing! A bunch of wedding vendors collaborated and brought their creativity to the table. With a budget in mind, nine tables were designed and created to perfection. I cannot begin to tell you how intricate every detail was in each table, and the amount of creativity shown. I've never been so inspired to design and create. These masterpieces were then judged by the guests and an elite panel of judges. Everything at this event was amazing, from the DJ to the dessert bars. All in all, this is an event I recommend for brides, couples, photographers, planners, and designers. Anyone who has an interest in design, this really is such a great opportunity for inspiration and to meet others in the industry. Btw, I promise I'll post pics up of this event when I have the chance because you definitely need to see the work that was put into it!

So throughout the week I'll try to keep posting up pictures and ideas for inspiration for the upcoming love-filled holiday.(: Hopefully I won't get too busy with school [starting spring semester next week!] With that being said, let the proposals keep coming and the planning start happening! (:

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

-sv

Below is the Vendor list from the event. Check some of them out! They were amazing! (:

LINKS:
http://www.utterlyengaged.com/

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS FROM SNAP.CRACKLE.POP.

Event Planner & Coordinator | GRAND ENGAGEMENTS

Photographer | SAMUEL LIPPKE

DJ | PLAYTIME ATTRACTIONS

Videographer | SHADE TREE FILMS

Photobooth | PHOTOCUBE

Pillow fight props for Photobooth| JESI HAACK WEDDINGS

Lighting | INVISIBLE TOUCH EVENTS

Organic Ice Cream | SWEET LUCIE’S

Dessert Bar | HONEY BEE SWEETERIE

Mini Donut Bar | DOUGH A DEER

Floral Designer | FLORAL ELEMENTS

Linens | LA TAVOLA LINEN

Chairs for Design Challenge and Cabana | CLASSIC PARTY RENTALS

Make up and Hair Stylist | KELLY ZHANG