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We are super excited to announce our 3rd annual new year party, but this time it’s a Leap Year Party! But not just any party, it’s a Remix Party, taking familiar things and giving it a new spin! It’s going to be an epic party that comes every 4 years! And you are all invited! Get your tickets now!

We’re also bringing back the most anticipated Design Challenge for Wedding Professionals for the third time in a row! This year, the teams will be designing for a cause. A portion of the entry fee will go towards emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies via Shelterbox. All the attendees will be voting on their favorite table with their dollar (included in the ticket sale). If you’re ready to take the challenge, contact Lucia at lucia@utterlyengaged.com for application and details. Hurry, space is limited!

The event is also the perfect way to promote your business to the best in the wedding, events and blogging industry. If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email Henny at henny@utterlyengaged.com for more information.

To see what went down in our last new year party, go to p. 8 in this issue.

Neon is hot right now and we see more of it incorporated in weddings, like this invitation by Bella Figura and this wedding shoot by Vané Broussard of Brooklyn Bride. But what about incorporating neon in your floral? Is that even possible? The answer is YES! London author, interior stylist and designer, Sania Pell showed us how! You can use this for a multiple of things! Picture it as part of a cool escort card for your guests, or  a hot boutonniere! Sexy!

The second part of Sharon and Carlie’s wedding started out sweet and ended up crazy fun! Just because your wedding is classy and elegant, doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun!

Sharon surprised Carlie with Star Wars (his favorite!) cookies on the dessert spread by Meichih Kuo of Diana Chou Designs.

Love how silly this couple gets!

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:: CREDITS ::

Event Designer & Coordinator: Simply Hannah

Photography: KLK Photography

Venue: MountainGate Country Club

Desserts: Diana Chou Designs

Lighting: The Lighter Side

Floral: Kate Baker Florals

Dress: Romona Keveza

Bridesmaid Dresses & Accessories: J. Crew

Makeup: Renee Lee of Beauty Makeup Studio

Hair: Lisa Gutierrez

We love today’s modern wedding for Sharon and Carlie from TwoBrightLights. Their style is classic and simply elegant. Kristi of KLK Photography did a wonderful job capturing their big day. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this wedding later today… desserts, dancing and photobooth silliness!

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:: CREDITS ::

Event Designer & Coordinator: Simply Hannah

Photography: KLK Photography

Venue: MountainGate Country Club

Floral: Kate Baker Florals

Dress: Romona Keveza

Bridesmaid Dresses & Accessories: J. Crew

Makeup: Renee Lee of Beauty Makeup Studio

Hair: Lisa Gutierrez

Did you know? Beginning in Issue No. 17, we’ve been compiling a resource guide of talented vendors to help with your wedding planning. In Issue No. 17, you can find it starting on p. 146 and in Issue No. 18, you can find it starting on p. 48. And to make it easier for you, we’ve posted them right here!

I S S U E  N O .  0 1 8  R E S O U R C E  G U I D E

J E W E L R Y   : JewelMint

B R I D A L  A C C E S S O R I E S  : Kirsten Kuehn Designs |  Tessa Kim |   Fine & Fleurie

C L U T C H  B A G S  : Angee W

J E W E L R Y  : Aiko Designs

F L O R A L  D E S I G N  : Green Leaf Designs

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I S S U E  N O .  0 1 7  R E S O U R C E  G U I D E

F A S H I O N  : Lovely Bridal Shop | Ivy & Aster | Ruche

P H O T O G R A P H E R  : Studio EMP |  Stanton Photo Studios |  Casey Fatchett Photography

E V E N T  D E S I G N  &  P L A N N I N G  : Sassy Girl Weddings & Events |  Va De Vie Events

R E N T A L S  &  P R O P S  : Found Vintage Rentals

P A P E R  &  F A V O R S  : Simply Silhouette Weddings |  Shop Sweet Lulu |  Seafoam Safari

F L O R A L  D E S I G N  : Bunch Studio

H O N E Y M O O N  : Ever After Honeymoons

C A L L I G R A P H Y  : Jill Velez Calligraphy & Illustrations |  Calligraphy Katrina

C A T E R I N G  : Jay’s Catering

V E N U E  : Serra Plaza

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Vendors, if you’d like to to be part of the Resource Guide in Issue No. 19: Beauty & Health, you can e-mail Henny at henny@utterlyengaged.com. Closing date is January 17. Thank you!

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