Gift Ideas + Registry Must Haves
The Elusive Guestbook!
We called on our friend and fabulous wedding consultant Stephanie Lairson to give us a little advice about the guest book. Stephanie says: You want a book that is both a record of your guests in addition to being a fabulous keepsake. Here are some ...
Dawes Design
Jennifer Dawes lives in rural Northern California where she has distilled her knowledge of metalsmithing into an exquisite line of jewelry. This versatile collection can be mixed together to create a contemporary playful look while keeping to a ...
S Factor Giveaway
This week's giveaway comes from S Factor in Costa Mesa! This week we will have TEN, yes TEN lucky winners! If you live in the area and are interested in a gift certificate for an introductory class, leave a comment with your first name and last ...
The Winner of the Haute Bride Tiara Comb is ....
The lucky winner of the much sought after Haute Bride Tiara Hair Comb with Swarovski Crystals is Rani! Please send your shipping information to [email protected] with “Tiara Hair Comb!” as the subject. Congratulations! We hope you enjoy ...
Incredible Ice Sculptures
Ice sculptures are an awesome addition to any wedding or event! At our recent Wedding Chicks Launch Party, we had an amazing ice sculpture that housed a champagne cocktail bar. It was a HUGE hit with all of our guests! Our logo sat behind three ...
You asked to Meet the Wedding Chicks ...
Welcome to the Wedding Chicks, we are thrilled that you stopped by and even more excited that you want to know more about us! Meet the Wedding Chicks! We are joceybella & amy squires. Jocey and amy live, talk, breathe, and work weddings, all ...
PhotoGirls - Women Who ROCK!
PhotoGirls is a group of 12 women photographers from across the country who got together for an amazing week of networking in the outbanks of North Carolina. They began "the photogirls" to learn from each others experiences and share all ...
Music to Your Ears
Choosing the right song for your first dance isn’t always as easy as it seems. What you think might be completely original, might actually be played at the wedding you attend before of after your own! It’s important that the song you choose has ...
The NEWEST Look Book by Lavender Hill
Check out our latest Look Book for Lavender Hill, a fabulous florist based in Huntington Beach. Lavender Hill creates your visions, dreams and inspirations with thoughtful floral design concepts for your wedding or special event! Have a look at ...
Chasing Spayde Winner!
Plumm, you are the winner of 10 custom favor boxes by Chasing Spayde we hope that they are perfect for your teeny tiny destination wedding! Please send your shipping info to [email protected] with "Chasing Spayde"as the subject. ...
AND THE WINNERS ARE ....
Congratulations to all of our winners! Thank you for playing! • Miss Now Mrs. Gift cards: 1. Susan S 2. Blair H (soon to be Blair VB) 3. Amy W 4. Aleta H Please send your shipping information to [email protected] with "Miss Now Mrs. ...
Sharing the Love
This just in from The Dresspert: The Dresspert is giving away A Pair of Grace shoes! Go to The Dresspert and check them out! They are in a candlelight color for ivory or off white dresses. Grace Shoes Grace shoes are very popular with cool chicks! ...
These Favor Boxes Could Be Yours!
Those little touches make all the difference in the world! Add a little Asian flare to your wedding by winning these fab favor boxes from Chasing Spayde Designs. Fill them with sweet treats, pass them on as a gift to members of your wedding party or ...
BLUE MOON
If you your big day consists of all things blue then opt to have a reversal dinner following that same theme. Of course you're the bride and you can do whatever you please! So our motto is: whatever your heart desires. We found a couple cool blue ...
Sassy Invite Giveaway...We Love You!
Hey Ladies! In honor of our giveaway extravaganza Joceybella Invites will be giving away 20 Invites + 20 Printed Envelopes. Perfect for a bridal shower, tea parties or just about anything. You could also just opt for your initials and it's instant ...
Party Pieces Giveway!
You may have seen our guest post on The Hostess Blog yesterday! Today we are giving away the handmade pottery that was featured in the post. One lucky winner will win all four beautiful pieces! Leave a comment below to win one flower holder, two ...
i saw red
RED ~ noun {the primary color at one extreme end of the visible spectrum} Move over red power ties, make room for the power bride! What does red say about a bride? It says she's fun, confident, strong, and commands attention! The Wedding Chicks ...
Miss Now Mrs. Giveaway!
MissNowMrs.com is the premier online name-change service created to simplify the name-change process for newlyweds. Once you select a package, you will be on your way to changing your name the easy way. MissNowMrs.com will guide you through our ...
Exit Strategy
Will you choose the very classic rice exit? It looks super old fashioned and cool! The rice won't hurt anyone, but it can and will get stuck in your up-do! I say sacrifice the 'do for the very cool experience! P.S. It's just a myth that birds who ...
A French Feté
As an alternative to plain Champagne, try this cocktail for rehearsal-dinner toasts. To make a Blushing Bride, pour 2 ounces of chilled passion-fruit nectar into a glass; gently pour in 3 ounces of cold Champagne, then 1/2 teaspoon grenadine. Do not ...
The Latest Look Book!
Have a peek at our latest Look Book by the delightful Chenin Boutwell! The Wedding Chicks love Chenin's eclectic style! Not only is she an award winning photographer, but she is also a super sassy chick! Have a look at Chenin in the Wedding Chicks ...
Check Us Out!! Video Look Books!
You might have heard that Elysium filmed the Real Housewives of Orange County's wedding of Laurie and George. What fun! This video is no longer available to view. Please visit Elysium Productions on their website or blog. ...
The Bold and the Beautiful
Don't be afraid to go BOLD with your details! Bold colors make a statement and really liven the place up! There is something so delicious about pink and orange! So make your wedding stand out with some courageous colors! {bouquet and petal runner by ...
Haute Bride Pixie Hair Pins Winner!
The lucky winner of the much sought after Haute Bride Pixie Hair Pins is Brenda D.! Please send your shipping information to [email protected] with "Pixie Hair Pins!" as the subject. Congratulations! We hope you enjoy your pins! ...
Feel Good Favors
The I Do Foundation celebrates generosity. Plain and simple. Give. If you would like to have a feel good favor at your wedding, have a peek at the The I Do Foundation. You have four cool options for alternative favors. Giving makes the Wedding ...
Wear-It-Forever
Playing with notions of art through nature is what Sarah Perlis does best. Her handmade jewelry is created in her downtown New York City studio. Her newest collection, "In the Rough," incorporates 22k recycled gold and alluvial responsibly ...
COLOR INSPIRATION {GREEN}
Here are some fabulous green inspirations! Green is such an amazing color and rarely gets the attention it deserves. We recall a certain quote from a certain frog "It's not easy being green." Well, no more my friends! It's time to be green ...
Small Packages For Good Things
We know how hard it is to find perfect favors that reflect your style and match perfectly with your big day! We came across Karen Smallbone who was recently featured in In Style Weddings spring issue. She has the cutest custom favors from perfectly ...
You're So Fancy!
Impress your guest with personalized FREE wine labels created especially for you. You can also design a wine tasting party mat, wedding program and favor tags. Those items will have to be printed at home. Did we mention it was FREE! It only takes a ...
For Your Party
We found a great resource for party accessories! Sari, president and founder of For Your Party as well as passionate party hostess, has long seen the need for unique, personalized party accessories. After several unsatisfying online ordering ...
DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GIVEAWAY!
The wildly talented Heather Moreau, Vallentyne Photography, is giving away a photography package for a destination wedding to one of our Wedding Chick readers! The lucky chick and her man will receive: - Heather's photographic talent for their ...
And the Winner is ...
Congratulations Jenn R.! You are the winner of Style Your Dream Wedding, by Susie Coelho! Jenn will be married on Sept. 19th, 2008 in Tuscany, Italy! We can't wait to see photos from your super stylish wedding! Please send your shipping information ...
Hey, Mister DJ ...
The Wedding Chicks love VOX DJs! KC Campbell, owner, first worked with the Wedding Chicks in 2003. Since then, VOX DJs has become our favorite DJ company and top referral. KC's magnetic personality, outgoing nature, and level of professionalism set ...
Our FIRST Chick Giveaway!
The lucky winner of this Chick Giveway will receive a copy of Style Your Dream Wedding, by Susie Coelho! This book is full of fabulous ideas and photographs! HOW TO ENTER: • Post a comment: Tell us your wedding theme and date. • Be sure to use ...
Maria Is A Cool Chick!
Thanks to all who entered our first, "Chick Giveaway!" It was very hard for us to pick a winner, all of your entries where amazing and touching stories, we thank each and every one of you for entering and wish you all a happy and amazing ...
Susie Coelho - Special Guest Blogger
Congratulations to Amy and Jocey on their new resource for Brides, www.weddingchicks.com. Amy is such a talented and wonderful photographer and it was such a pleasure to be able to showcase some of her incredible work in Style Your Dream Wedding ,my ...
Wedding Coordinators: The new 'must-have' for your Big Day
So you’ve planned your whole wedding down to the color socks your fiancé is going to wear on the wedding day. The cake has been tasted and ordered; the bridesmaid’s dresses have been tried on and selected; you even know the exact brand of ...
Photo Booths are all the rage!
The photo booth!! It is so much fun and it is always a super huge hit with the guests! Many a sassy bride choose to have the photo booth and it's an absolute riot to see how personalities come out! One company we really like is FOTO CABINA. Be sure ...
Delightful Details!
These details all come from a destination wedding in Kauai. Everything was absolutely darling! From the white wine sangria, to the bouquet, to the shell leis, to the personalized mint tins, and even the hydrangea in coffee beans! This wedding went ...
No Blood Diamonds - Let's BAND together!
Let’s all get a little more socially responsible. Do not purchase a diamond if it is a ‘Blood’ or ‘Conflict’ diamond. Conflict diamonds are diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and ...
Favor Studio
We came across this trendy little site, favor studio. They offer a comprehensive selection of super cute wedding favors that every bride can afford and the best part is you can personalize most of their products. They also offer free shipping and ...
Elysium Productions
I asked Julie Hill of Elysium Productions to give me the scoop on her company and the inside scoop on a new company that's just about to hatch! Elysium Productions is one of Orange County's most highly acclaimed wedding cinematography studios! We ...
Oh, Just Lighten Up!
Lighting is such an important topic. One that has been ignored long enough! Lighting can transform your reception from blah to amazing. Oh, how I love nice lighting. Something as simple as up lights can completely change the look of your venue as ...