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It’s been over a week since Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, and while we watched updates on the news, a familiar feeling we had when we saw what happened in Japan last year, creeped in. It’s that state of disbelief and helplessness, while we sit in our comfortable homes, wondering what they must be going through. Homes torn down, burned and flooded, shortage of gas, more than millions without power and hot water, and the list goes on. With the weather dropping and another winter storm approaching New York and New Jersey, it’s going to be even more difficult to get through the next few weeks with all the repairs they still have yet to tackle. So we’ve asked Lydia of Ever Ours to help us compile a list of organizations that are looking for volunteers and also ways you can donate and help out. We’ve seen how our community have come together through For Japan With Love, and we totally believe that “ever little helps”. So let’s keep our friends on the East Coast in our thoughts and prayers and help them any way we can. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

xoxo, Lucia & Henny

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Looking for volunteers:

Samaritan’s Purse

Occupy Sandy New Jersey/New York

Help Seniors on Far Rockaway

Rockaway Relief (a huge list of not just volunteer help but also what supplies are needed)

Hurricane Relief for Staten Island

Donations:

Advance NYC

Occupy Sandy: NYC Relief

Ali Forney Center Hurricane Sandy Relief

New York Cares- Disaster Relief for Hurricane Sandy

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Sip on some fizz and bring on the frills!

The anticipated Fizz & Frills special issue here! On September 9, 2012, we hosted our second Fizz & Frills in the charming Old Town Pasadena with Lovely Jubilee and had great success! We had a tremendous turnout of brides and frill lovers alike, ready to shop and be inspired for their big day. We were absolutely thrilled to bring awesome shops, like 31 Bits, Paper Pastries, Olivia Nelson, Daughters of Simone, Petit Plume, Ticings, J and R Foods, Veiled Beauty and many more! Check out our full recap on p. 94.

In this issue, we talk about a city safari wedding that the Utterly Engaged team put together for Propel, a photography workshop by Caroline Tran. You will get a behind-the-scene look at a photographer’s passion to share and teach her craft to aspiring photographers and artists, and how an editorial shoot unfolds. You will find these Propellers in our 11 up and coming photographers to watch out for in 2013.

The frill lover in you will also get tickled pink by a dramatically romantic wedding filled with sparkle and glamour, set in the historic Plaza Hotel in New York. And if you remember Hazel Bourget of Blu Bungalow, the elite event planning studio where we held the first Fizz & Frills last year, you will enjoy the He Said/She Said article in this issue, where we interviewed her and her husband of 8 years on their love story.

As we near the end of 2012, we leave you with this last issue for the year and we will be taking time to reflect on the years past and look to the future to set new goals to reach new heights. We look forward to see in the new year!

Lucia & Henny

We love how bridal cap and bridal crown are making a comeback in the wedding scene.

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Veil & hairpiece by Erica Elizabeth Design | Images by Yuna Leonard

Two weeks ago, we announced an amazing bridal styling and fashion event called The Art of Bridal Style (formerly known as Brides Baubles & Blush) and as part of that exciting announcement, we’re giving away the coveted prize of the Marlene hair accessory from Jannie Baltzer Spring 2013 Collection! And we’ve got the LUCKY WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JANNATUL RAHAMONI!

Please contact henny@utterlyengaged.com to claim your prize!

Thank you everyone for entering the giveaway! We’re very excited about The Art of Bridal Style coming to Dallas, TX on November 4th! If you’re in the area, you don’t want to miss this! Get your tickets now!

Hello there! Fall may be here, but we wanted to remember the carefree summer days with this issue!

In this issue, be prepared to get inspired to go on an exciting adventure by couples who’ve gone to honeymoon in different parts of the world and shared what they loved about their travels, relive young romance through high school sweethearts Chris and Cait who just celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a gorgeous shoot in Dominican Republic, and have a secret getaway with the one you love in a beach elopement.

This past June, we got to witness the marriage of our past intern Connie who tied the knot with her college sweetheart Tommy in Santa Barbara. Their quirky personalities and story will make you laugh and cry at the same time. Their wedding was one of the most beautiful, God-centered and heartfelt celebrations we’ve been to and we were truly honored to be featuring it in this issue. We hope you enjoy this article!

Even though summer’s ended, doesn’t mean you can’t take that last dip in the pool, sink your feet in the sand, or go for a drive with the top down. Let’s end Summer with a bang (and a good issue in your hand)!

xoxo,
Henny & Lucia