Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Annie git yer gun!



Yee haw! Annie McElwain is bringing her photographic talent to the HITCHED parade. Not only is she a very special friend, but she's got talent for miles. Her photos are steeped with emotion and extensions of her bright, sunny outlook. seriously stunnung. plus she makes a mean Dark & Stormy. check out her beautiful photogpaphs here and here.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

A Wish Come True


Make a wish and blow. that's just what we did, and our wish came true - we snagged Dandelion Ranch as a featured florist for HITCHED! we are big fans of her organic style and natural inspirations. She's a true talent and we can't wait to see what she creates for all of us at HITCHED. check out her beautiful celebrations of nature here.

We Heart Grey Likes

Besides being a total sweetheart, she's got style oozing out of every pore. Summer, of Grey Likes Weddings makes everything she touches look good - no fabulous! and we're particularly excited about that considering we've just snagged her to curate HITCHED's alt bridal fashion show. we're giddy about what this gal will come up with. in the meantime, check out the pretty things she creates on her blog here.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

SMILEBOOTH!!

we're so excited to have snagged the awesomeness that is SMILEBOOTH. They'll be rigging up one bad ass photobooth. so come on down to HITCHED and strike a pose. in the meantime, check out their work here.

Friday, June 25, 2010

shoot for the moon!




our dear friend and amazing talent, charley*star will be showcasing her beautiful work at HITCHED. charley's work is intuitive, artful, subtle and striking all at once. she captures life's moments with a curious eye that translates emotion onto every photo. we're so excited we've snagged her for HITCHED - see why here.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

it takes two


The lovely Rebecca from Duet Weddings will be bringing her splendid version of eclectic charm and grace to HITCHED. She's the ultimate romantic's wedding planner with a knack for the elegant mixed with a bit of whimsy. Check out her blog for more of her stunning work.

SWEEEEEEEEEEEET!

a big HITCHED welcome to three of our favorite ladies - Amanda, Kristina, and Jillian. Their blog, 100 Layer Cake is a stylish bride's guide to all things lovely and interesting on the wedding scene. We couldn't be happier to have their creativity pumping through the room at HITCHED. Get your tickets now, cause their DIY project will be off the hook. Then head over to 100 Layer Cake to peruse the pretty.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

SHARKPIG!

half shark. half pig. welcome Brian from Sharkpig to the HITCHED crew.
he's a super rad super 8 videographer and we're thrilled to have snagged him. check out his work here and here. sharkpig!

Plurabelle!


We've snagged one talented calligrapher for HITCHED. Welcome to Molly from Plurabelle. Her stunning hand lettering adds specialness and whimsy to any invitation. Her work is graceful, artful, and just plain lovely. check out her site (and the awesome HITCHED banner she created) here.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Brown Paper Design

A big HITCHED welcome to Danielle from brown paper design. Danielle creates the loveliest of floral designs through her Los Angeles boutique. Her work is inspired + thoughtful, modern + organic, colorful + subdued. She can do it all and do it with flair. Check out her website and surround yourself with her beautiful creations. So happy to have you, Danielle.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Flashdance















Again, if you haven't heard of the raddest DJ to hit the wedding scene, we are not sure what rock you have been hiding under. Michael Antonia brings the vinyl, the beats, and the sure fire energy that will get any reluctant wedding guest on the dance floor. Check him out here and come get shakey on the dance floor at HITCHED.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Enjoy Cupcakes












Okay.... who doesn't want a cute as hell camper to be at their wedding serving cupcakes? Yeah, that's what we thought. So we snagged up Amber and camper to pull right on in to Smog Shoppe and serve up the deliciousness that is Enjoy Cupcakes. Welcome to HITCHED guys! Check out all the cuteness and yumminess here.

Bonnie Tsang












Who is our first photographer to lasso? The one and only Bonnie Tsang. With her candid honesty, quiet observation, and keen eye she captures the life of her subjects with depth and beauty. We are thrilled to have her as one our HITCHED photogs. Check out her amazingness here. Welcome Bonnie!

Monday, June 14, 2010

Green Wedding Shoes













The must-see blog of all things wedding! Jen has been snagged up by us and we are head over heels in love with her. Her blog has been a regular on our reader since she started it a couple of years ago and we would be downright ridiculous to not have her bring her visionary ideas to HITCHED. Check her out here and come see what DIY ideas she has for you brides + grooms on September 23rd. Be sure to get your tix, as there is a limit to how many we can stampede in the Smog Shoppe.

The Floral Lab






We are really smitten with Leigh Anne Landman and her creations down in her San Diego lab. Her floral style is fresh, energetic, and sweet and we decided we better snag her up for HITCHED. Check out her website here. Welcome Leigh Anne!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

CONFETTI SYSTEM









If you don't know who CONFETTI SYSTEM is, we are not sure you deserve to. They only design the most awesome garlands, pinatas, swags, and decor that we have seen. Which is why we snagged them and lassoed them into tricking out the Smog Shoppe for HITCHED. Go see what they do here and come check them out on September 23rd. Buy your tix!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Beauty by Sole










Brides: If you want a killer make-up artist on your wedding day, look no further. Sole Alberti is an expert celebrity beauty stylist. We are thrilled to have her a part of HITCHED. Come and meet her yourself and get a mini-lesson in make-up artistry. Sole is super super rad. Or else we wouldn't have snagged her.

See her website here.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Heirloom LA










And who is going to bring the most delicious farm to table food and cocktails? Heirloom LA of course. We are thrilled to bring you the creme de la creme of caterers in Southern California. Check them out on their website and come taste their extreme goodness at Hitched.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Untamed Petals









Our first super rad participant is the lovely Untamed Petals.
Amanda will jaunting over from NYC to showcase her awesome
bridal accessories that we want to wear anytime, wedding or no
wedding. Check out her website here: www.untamedpetals.com

Super duper excited to have her a part of our event.

Clue #1


At 2pm Pacific time we will begin revealing our first B I N G O square filled with a super rad participant. Here is the first clue for today's reveal:

"Wild flowers for the bride and her maids, that double as an accessory to adorn a braid".

The first to guess it wins a super rad prize that we will mail to you along with a free ticket to HITCHED. Send your guess to our email- hitchedevent@gmail.com.

Can we get a BINGO?

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Countdown to HITCHED!




















Are you ready? We are ready!

HITCHED* is here. Our first annual curated wedding event.

Now, listen closely. You want to know who is participating right?

Right.

We will be posting clues here on our blog and on twitter DAILY at 10 AM west coast time before we reveal each and every super rad participant. When you read the clue, you need to email us your guess for the green Bingo square that applies to the posted clue.
If you are the first to get it right, we will send you a FREE ticket to the event plus a super rad prize.

Ready, set, HITCHED!

*read all about it on our website. we know websites are so three years ago, but we think ours is pretty cool so scoot on over there to learn more.