tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41736974059145571852024-03-13T01:38:07.462-07:00bonjour! welcome to le blog of tres fabu event planning and designDebra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-49504565936977538052012-06-01T21:18:00.000-07:002012-06-01T21:18:57.638-07:00A Très Fabu Photography Vendor is Shooting Underwater!<div style="margin: 1ex;"><div><i>Critsey Rowe invites brides and grooms to join her in Mexico this September</i><br />
</div><div>Critsey Rowe of Charlotte, North Carolina is offering a once in a lifetime chance to have some of the most amazing photos taken…underwater. The session can be an “After Session”: romantic portraits taken of the bride and groom in their wedding attire. Taking photos after the wedding has become very popular—it allows the couple to feel more relaxed and act more natural, providing for some gorgeous shots. </div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUbVuqAg1i0oa1ZQ0cqFpq6R1h98Qwi1DOFdbMfu-w_Fo8ness3pCKxEv-6OX-Q3GtGd8Ymm5NK0JoFwXqj9VBvTsHpxRgWJ3sDI8SV1JJsvvNVTXfRF6J87ZYKKO5x2fRMKdaGpD9nw/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUbVuqAg1i0oa1ZQ0cqFpq6R1h98Qwi1DOFdbMfu-w_Fo8ness3pCKxEv-6OX-Q3GtGd8Ymm5NK0JoFwXqj9VBvTsHpxRgWJ3sDI8SV1JJsvvNVTXfRF6J87ZYKKO5x2fRMKdaGpD9nw/s1600/6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyr0iM2ZrxwaQ6A3ny67s5R1LgeEwwWl4g-YcjIjN1PQjTwas39BE_NtAGiGKykgiv-jT9sjEIzyKtH_QnltUxs4DjNdoWvm00luXH5ddR4IMbXngP-a8j7ascST_Ji8LGSKv0UVMGGw/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyr0iM2ZrxwaQ6A3ny67s5R1LgeEwwWl4g-YcjIjN1PQjTwas39BE_NtAGiGKykgiv-jT9sjEIzyKtH_QnltUxs4DjNdoWvm00luXH5ddR4IMbXngP-a8j7ascST_Ji8LGSKv0UVMGGw/s1600/7.jpg" /></a></div><div><br />
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The price is $1200 and includes:<br />
<ul><li>the session with beach or resort romance photos and the famously fabulous underwater shots </li>
<li>a wardrobe consultation for the best look </li>
<li>a full resolution disc of images from your session in a custom DVD case </li>
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If brides are worried about wearing their wedding gown for the underwater session, there are other options. Some clients have purchased a second wedding gown just for the shoot. Or, if you just want to wear a gorgeous gown for the session that works just as well. Critsey will do a wardrobe consult for anyone that is doing the session for fun and not wedding related. <br />
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Critsey is headed to Mexico the first part of September 2012, call now to schedule!<br />
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<a href="http://www.critseyrowe.com/">http://www.critseyrowe.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.critseyrowe.com/blog/">http://www.critseyrowe.com/blog/</a><br />
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704.777.7707<br />
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<i>Critsey Rowe is a lifestyle photographer who shoots weddings in the most vibrant places around the world. She is inspired by her clients to photograph their unique experiences in a modern-contemporary fashion. Her signature style is refreshing and innovative, offering each client personal boutique style service, from luxury brand albums to custom fine art prints. </i></div></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-23949567011476039932012-04-10T18:42:00.000-07:002012-04-10T18:42:18.070-07:00Tres Fabu’s Bride and Groom of December 2009 Celebrate the Birth of Their Child<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Justin and Stephanie are Proud to Introduce Rose Adora Castillo</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Written by Allison Hopkins for Très Fabu Event Planning and Design </i></span><br />
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</tbody></table>Rose Adora was born on February 23, 2012 at 2:06 pm. She weighed six pounds and five ounces and was 18 inches long. She is truly a precious baby girl, blessed with Italian and Guatemalan beauty. <br />
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Just two months prior to her birth, Justin and Stephanie celebrated their two-year anniversary of their beautiful “church” wedding and romantic courtyard reception, both at The Sheraton Grand Sacramento. The ceremony included hundreds of candles and unique lighting…an amazing transformation of the room into a quaint church. The entire celebration was planned and executed by <span style="font-size: small;"><span>Très</span></span> Fabu Event Planning and Design. <br />
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Stephanie and Justin are loving this time with their baby girl. Stephanie is also a special education preschool teacher and Justin continues to work with computer programming. <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;"><i> </i></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-88591179770201054412012-02-25T06:00:00.002-08:002012-02-25T06:44:21.974-08:00When Adam Found His Pretty Woman<i>Meagan and Her Groom Celebrate Their First Year of Bliss with Fond Memories of a Beautiful Celebration</i><br />
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Adam and Meagan Corrigan met while walking down the street in Las Vegas. Two years later, on the evening of February 25, 2011, they were dancing to their first reception song, “Pretty Woman.” She caught his eye and couldn’t help but inform him, ‘That’s me! I am your pretty woman!’<br />
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The Vegas trip was followed by a long distance relationship between London and Sacramento, a time when Meagan and Adam’s love grew stronger. When they decided to take the next step, they were under a bit of a time crunch since Adam was visiting on a tourist visa. They knew a wedding planner was in need. They had 6 weeks to plan the day! <br />
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“I have known Debra [Très Fabu Event Planning and Design] for several years,” says Meagan Corrigan. “I knew I could trust her expertise to see the little details that would make our event fabulous!”<br />
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Since the couple needed to make sure all the paperwork was filed prior to Adam’s visa expiring, they decided to split the ceremony and reception into two different days. It also gave Adam’s family (from London and Austria) time to make travel arrangements for the reception.<br />
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<b>The Ceremony:</b><br />
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The couple was married in a small ceremony performed by a judge at City Hall in San Francisco. It was under three minutes and they read their own vows. It was followed by a beautiful dinner at Morton’s in the city, where she wore a white, knee length, strapless dress and he wore a grey suit. <br />
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<b>Then…a month later…The Reception! </b><br />
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Date: February 25, 2002, 6pm<br />
Location: Holiday Inn on J Street, Sacramento<br />
Guests: 90<br />
Dinner: American Cuisine<br />
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“Debra was my hero,” says Corrigan. “She exceeded all of our expectations when we walked into our reception room. It was beautiful and everything I could have dreamt of.”<br />
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The reception took place on the 16th Floor with panoramic views overlooking all of downtown Sacramento. Debra incorporated yellows, red, and golds into a very rich décor for the Friday evening celebration. The bride wore a dramatic gown that she adored.<br />
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“She [Debra] met with us several times during the planning process and new exactly where to get the items for the reception,” says Corrigan. “She also knew what questions to ask when working with the venue and how to make requests to ensure we were fully taken care of. For someone who has a lot of experience with the bits of a wedding (having photographed several hundreds), I knew the difference it makes to have one commander and a chief. It allowed all of my family and friends to be guests fully at our reception.”<br />
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How did the couple feel about their vendors? In Meagan’s words….<br />
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Debra Hiebèrt, Owner of Tres Fabu – “Our Hero”<br />
<a href="http://www.tresfabuevents.com/">www.tresfabuevents.com</a><br />
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Mike Anderson, Creative Memories, DJ – “Rocked the house, such a professional”<br />
<a href="http://www.creativememoriesdj.com/">www.creativememoriesdj.com</a><br />
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Jackie’s Flowers, Florist – “Beautiful designs full of texture; both my bouquets were one of a kind”<br />
<a href="http://jackesflowershop.blogspot.com/">Http://jackesflowershop.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Phillip Alan Films, Videographer – “An inspiration. We premiered our wedding ceremony short film with our guests at the reception for the first time. It was like they were there with us!”<br />
<a href="http://www.phillipalanfilms.com/">www.phillipalanfilms.com</a><br />
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Michael Hall Photography and Andrea Bucheli Photography – “Both dear friends and a joy to have them with us on both days; our photographs are fun and beautiful!” <br />
<a href="http://www.michaelhallphotography.com/">www.michaelhallphotography.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bucheliphotography.com/">www.bucheliphotography.com</a><br />
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Ettore’s Bakery – Carrot Cake, both of our favorites! Cannolis, Cookies, and a Fruit Basket cake for guests!<br />
<a href="http://www.ettores.com/">www.ettores.com</a><br />
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Nora at the Holiday Inn – “very sweet and accommodating!” <br />
<a href="http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/sacramento/saccp/hoteldetail">http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/sacramento/saccp/hoteldetail</a><br />
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Meagan and Adam went on a mini moon to Mendocino, where they rode bikes, relaxed in the saltwater spa, enjoyed massages, and ate vegetarian meals grown in the massive garden on the property.<br />
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One year later, the couple would ‘do it all over again’ and answers their current state of life as ‘L.O.V.E.’ Meagan is continuing to photograph brides and grooms (her career of nine years) and Adam is continuing his career as a professional fighter in mixed martial arts.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-84808573416275493592012-01-23T16:37:00.000-08:002012-01-23T19:52:28.295-08:00Tres Fabu Events Featured in The El Dorado Hills Telegraph Newspaper: Hiebert Plans to Make Your Event Special<b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">By Menka Belgal, El Dorado Hills Telegraph Newspaper Correspondent </span></i></b><br />
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</div><div id="fullres_caption">Menka Belgal • The Telegraph</div><div id="fullres_caption">Debra Hiebert, owner of Tres Fabu,</div><div id="fullres_caption">meets with clients months before</div><div id="fullres_caption">the big day to plan the event from</div><div id="fullres_caption">the lighting to the venue and</div><div id="fullres_caption">everything in between.</div></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Debra Hiebert has been the founder, creative director and lead event designer of Tres Fabu Event Planning and Design for the past 13 years. She said she takes pride in planning unique events. One of her weddings included a Cinderella carriage complete with footmen and horses and another was televised on the show, “Platinum Weddings.” Her events have been featured in numerous publications and on KCRA Channel 3 and Fox 40.<br />
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How did you get involved in the business?<br />
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I was throwing a family member a birthday party in May of 1998 and booked 12 events from June through December of 1998 from that sole birthday event. It was an amazing ride that continues today.<br />
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What are some of the most interesting things that have happened to you?<br />
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The highlight for me this year was actually having Hollywood celebrities, Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren, in attendance at one of my clients’ weddings at The Biltmore Santa Barbara.<br />
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I also met Cal Ripken on a flight to Colorado. He kept telling me he was a pro-baseball player. Who names their son Cal for heaven’s sake? I never even heard of the Orioles. It sounded like a box of morning boxed cereal to me. When our plane landed a couple of small boys came running up to him asking for his autograph. It was hilarious. <br />
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I meet Kenny Loggins with veggie pizza in my mouth. That was nice. My favorite though was having a conversation with Clint Eastwood about his old movie “Paint Your Wagon,” again another hilarious moment in my life. It was me and Andrew McCarthy outside a cafe in Southern California. <br />
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Wherever I go, I am surrounded by humorous doings and I find humor in all situations in my life, positive or negative. That’s just how I roll. I simply roll in humor.<br />
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What are your favorite books?<br />
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One of my favorite reads a few decades back was Pillars of the Earth. It’s similar to the details you find in a vintage Dickens novel — chapters of details and layers in the novels just in building the scene, place, storyline and characters. <br />
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I adore anything Austen for it resonates with the walking romantic that I am. Robert Ludlum wrote the fabulous thrilling page-turner. My heart paces each time I pick up one of his suspense novels.<br />
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Do you give back to the community?<br />
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I had volunteered for several years in Pebble Beach/Monterey for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I now pretty much have my sights set on anything that involves the neglect and abuse of animals. In particular, dogs & horses.<br />
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What hobbies do you enjoy?<br />
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Anything that keeps me outdoors and away from technology: A game of tennis, walking, hiking the wonderland of Yosemite and Tahoe and any beach front from the Pebble Beach Peninsula down to Southern California and beyond the border.<br />
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Tell us about your family. <br />
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I’m married the most amazing man in the Western Hemisphere — in the globe for that matter. I swear (but won’t) he should wear a cape half the time. He is just that good of a man. My own super hero. He saved me as well as our three precious pups: black lab, beagle and chihuahua. They have all saved me in their own way. They have shown me unconditional love. All humans can take a few cues from doggies any day of the week.<br />
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What are you most proud of? <br />
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The legacy of being involved in these young couples love story and assisting them in building the foundation their marriage is built upon through my work in weddings. <br />
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I always like to remind them, that in the end when this wedding day is done and over, it is truly about the ceremony everyone is uniting together around them and not the most perfect color of petal pink. <br />
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It’s about what they say, do, sing, and recite as we are gathered amongst them this day as their witnesses as they pledge themselves to each other, for forever through all the peaks and valleys this life offers each of us. Again, I am such a hopeless romantic. In 13 years, I only know of three of my couples divorcing. I was heart-broken for each couple when news reached me. <br />
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What causes are you passionate about? <br />
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Anything that involves animals and small children. Both are defenseless without our help and love. It’s that simple.<br />
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What are some things about you people might be surprised to learn?<br />
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I completely miss skateboarding, horseback riding and playing massive amounts of softball. Only to be 12 again. I also love Bach to Muse, bluegrass to rock, and R&B to jazz to mad metal. Classical and vintage jazz are my favorites. <br />
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I am currently going through a Schubert and DeBussy faze. I adore all music for I associate life with it. Music assisted me in the loss of my little brother almost 21 years ago and recently my beloved Daddy and my best friend’s mother, whom was like my own mom since I was 14. <br />
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Music is wondrous. It helps make you a survivor in this world. Music does assist in healing ones soul. Music brings joy. Again, I adore music. Seriously, you should see my iTunes listing. It’s slightly insane. </div>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-6050629915151819882012-01-05T13:10:00.000-08:002012-01-09T18:58:43.653-08:00Happy New Year from Très Fabu Events!<div style="margin: 1ex;"><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Wriiten by Allison Hopkins for Très Fabu Event Planning and Design </em></span><br />
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<i><strong>"Here’s a toast to the future, A toast to the past, And a toast to our friends, far and near. May the future be pleasant; The past a bright dream; May our friends remain faithful and dear." ~ Anonymous</strong> </i></div><div><br />
At Très Fabu Event Planning and Design, every new year marks the beginning of new celebrations! Many couples are looking ahead towards their 2012 wedding with excitement and joy. With this comes a time for planning…a time for creating a most magical day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pXf-oP3XvzU/TwYRTQ16qoI/AAAAAAAABSg/ebPIq7XsKwo/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pXf-oP3XvzU/TwYRTQ16qoI/AAAAAAAABSg/ebPIq7XsKwo/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div>Debra Hiebèrt, owner of Très Fabu, has been designing unique and fabulous events for the past 13 years. From the elegant and intimate gatherings to the outside-the-box creations, Debra’s artistic team executes experiences that are unlike any other. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GH3Un7lli3M/TwYRc1qW3CI/AAAAAAAABSs/8LPaWFm1wUo/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GH3Un7lli3M/TwYRc1qW3CI/AAAAAAAABSs/8LPaWFm1wUo/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div><i>A few past brides have shared their thoughts… </i><br />
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</div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">“I felt so calm and reassured knowing there was someone who cared about my wedding as much as I did.”</span> ~ </b></span>Molly<br />
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</div><div><b>“They [Très Fabu] can take your lives and pick out so many moments that they know will mean the world to you later.”</b> ~ Jillian<br />
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</div><div><b>“Not only is Debra’s creativity unmatched, but her contacts—florists, photographers, DJs, linen companies, etc.—made planning and executing the wedding substantially easier, allowing us more time to enjoy the process.” ~ </b>Alissa<br />
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</div><div><b>“Thank you for making our wedding the most magical and unforgettable day of my life. The wedding was everything I wanted: simple, classic, and elegant.” ~ </b>Carly<br />
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</div><div><i>As Très Fabu Events prepares for another year of beautiful receptions and ceremonies, Debra would like to share a few highlights from 2011: </i></div><ul><li>Très Fabu Events was formally invited to be a partner on The Ritz-Carlton’s list of preferred professional event vendors for its Half Moon Bay Resort location!</li>
<li>TheKnot.com awards Très Fabu Events “Best of Weddings 2011”!</li>
<li>Debra and the Très Fabu Events Team executed a mega wedding at Serrano Country Club last April — wedding video viewed by more than 11,200 people worldwide since it posted 3 months ago! </li>
</ul><div>Here’s to 2012 ~ CHEERS!</div></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-77009558434923947532011-12-01T01:00:00.000-08:002011-12-02T00:45:51.847-08:00Mary & Paul ~ A Philadelphia Love Story in Sacramento<div style="margin: 1ex;"><em>Wriiten by Allison Hopkins for Très Fabu Event Planning and Design </em><br />
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<strong><em>"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh</em></strong><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 1ex; text-align: justify;"><i>Paul & Mary Luu reside in Sacramento, California. For their chosen professions, Paul is an Anesthesiologist and Mary is a Clinical Pharmacist. They both love to travel, experience different cultures, and try new foods. </i><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 1ex; text-align: justify;"><b>How They Met </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 1ex; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BHc-021mV9mU4TqzDb6NS9EG4Vq7KhyphenhyphenNRU19mCc4fDlCI97GvpzKs_9vpJtBS3qDSCK8x_s-CIH2cOGpVZWMXePCF6nieW9gBin5Y0qhM5V_0VNe7_J5feqfoQC9S31tzKmJN7D2McM/s1600/couple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Mary and Paul met through a mutual friend when they were both living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for school. They did not date at the time, but kept in touch throughout the years. They didn't start dating until four years later, when he was in his final year of anesthesia residency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and she had already moved back to California. They had a long distance relationship until he graduated from residency and moved back to California. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 1ex; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 1ex;"><b>The Engagement </b></div><div style="margin: 1ex;"><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">For their one-year anniversary of dating, Paul took Mary to Hawaii. She didn't really suspect anything until the day he was going to propose. She had gotten herself a fun costume jewelry ring from the Chanel boutique as a souvenir of their trip, while shopping earlier that day. When she showed it to him he said, "That's not a ring!" He said it a few more times, and that's when she got a tiny bit suspicious. He didn't propose at dinner though, so then she forgot about it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">After dinner that night they went for a walk on the beach. He picked a spot in the sand to sit down and watch the ocean in the moonlight. He then asked if he could see the ring that she had bought that day, because he wanted to get a better look at it. After looking at it again he said, "That's not a ring....(long pause)…THIS is a ring!" He then pulled out a box with the engagement ring, and asked Mary if she would marry him! It truly WAS a ring, and she quickly took off the Chanel ring so that he could put the new engagement ring onto her finger. He proposed to Mary with a beautiful 2.5-carat center stone on a platinum band. He then explained all of the research that he had put into choosing the perfect ring, regarding clarity, cut, color, table depth ratio, culet, and all of these things about a diamond that she had never even heard of before. She was extremely impressed. </div><br />
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<b>The Wedding </b></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Their wedding was on December 18, 2010 in Sacramento, California. They had a traditional Vietnamese ceremony in the morning, where the groom's side of the family comes to the bride’s house. His side of the family lined up in a procession in front of her house before coming in, and then presented red trays of gifts that contained jewelry for the bride and wine, tea, fruits, and cookies for her family. Over 100 of their "closest" family members, on both her side and Paul's side, came to her house for the ceremony. It is customary for the groom's side to then bring the bride back to the groom's house, but since his house was far away, they brought the ceremony to the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento, and that represented the groom's house. The ceremony was held in the Capitol Room, which overlooked the California State Capitol. They had a tea ceremony and then had a wedding lunch. The wedding reception in the evening was held at the Asian Pearl restaurant. Their guests were treated to a 10-course dinner, open bar, and entertainment by Mary’s favorite famous Vietnamese singer, Y Lan. Mary’s mom flew Y Lan and her entourage up from southern California to perform at the reception. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<b>Interesting Tidbits:</b> </div><div></div><div><b>For their Honeymoon,</b> Mary and Paul went to: Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Malta. </div><div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Wedding Day Shoes:</b> Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent. Mary bought her blue Louboutin wedding shoes months before even picking out her wedding dress! When she saw this pair in blue, she absolutely knew that those would be her "something blue.” </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeC0JPMyoA4P4NK0dDaZ6RXThYtEdUqIU0DitLSqjVUhlFd4Lg_LG3bPmZ8rXyujqBJ8yXCplLDR9rdXu7oAzur0gcTCTBZkEVMYzaS7f2x0r93GQZvwuG6y1wiJobeo7fK6sHMPW_Rgk/s1600/shoes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeC0JPMyoA4P4NK0dDaZ6RXThYtEdUqIU0DitLSqjVUhlFd4Lg_LG3bPmZ8rXyujqBJ8yXCplLDR9rdXu7oAzur0gcTCTBZkEVMYzaS7f2x0r93GQZvwuG6y1wiJobeo7fK6sHMPW_Rgk/s1600/shoes.jpg" /></a></div><div> <b> </b></div><div><b>Wedding Gown:</b> Demetrios <b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktPTbvL1K0N3PCFvbOXphl7OHjWYnjXwUycFj-UNSGBsQxQKye0ne_GDKr62cV44VTaVGsgDpr0CgnjOczIVUm_BRDokMoyGEgxc9Cf82Y2S9LToEoX4ohFDWt7gXa3uGBlKyE0GZ8O0/s1600/white+gown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktPTbvL1K0N3PCFvbOXphl7OHjWYnjXwUycFj-UNSGBsQxQKye0ne_GDKr62cV44VTaVGsgDpr0CgnjOczIVUm_BRDokMoyGEgxc9Cf82Y2S9LToEoX4ohFDWt7gXa3uGBlKyE0GZ8O0/s1600/white+gown.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuN85IVfho53vDvVk1N7dXCgXm4BwjzdsuCt_vhe0wiuwu1s7uHqtbeGD4AS3e7gQdHg1u28e5x85rrbCLaonHL2xG3xNhwA74jG4pC5rarUbF_mSrlwCT6a8weygGIM-bw0N2Bttkko/s1600/pink+gown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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<b>Engagement Ring and Wedding Band: Michael M. </b><br />
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<b><u>Professional Event Vendor Team:</u></b><br />
<div>Event Design; Planning & Production: <strong>Debra Michelle Hiebèrt & Très Fabu Event Planning and Design</strong> <br />
Wedding Reception Venue: <strong>The Asian Pearl</strong><br />
Wedding Tea Ceremony I: <strong>The Nguyen Family Residence - Riverlake</strong><br />
Wedding Tea Ceremony II: <strong>The Hyatt Hotel - Sacramento</strong><br />
Linens: <strong>Mimi & Company</strong><br />
Floral Design: <strong>Floral Artistry</strong><br />
Pipe/Drape: <strong>Classic Party Rentals</strong><br />
Lighting: <strong>BP Productions and Classic Party Rentals</strong><br />
Entertainment/Band: <strong>Y Lan from Southern California</strong><br />
Photography: <strong>David Kim Photography</strong><br />
Event Paperie: <strong>Yen Nguyen Designs</strong><br />
Rentals: <strong>Classic Party Rentals</strong><br />
Wedding Gown: <strong>Demetrios</strong><br />
Shoes: <strong>Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent</strong><br />
Wedding Cake: <strong>Divine Desserts</strong></div></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-50289991392062996902011-11-07T16:48:00.000-08:002011-11-07T18:04:03.708-08:00Nod of Gratitude from Parents-of-the-Bride for Tres Fabu's 9.24.11 Wedding Celebration<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0siuzw_7lN-hk3jhW0iFW-tcDsPn4N-4lCxfCDz0ShZ7Ip2CALeoXKMwQCCkbIPXtupMuUdvD-sBZz-3LSQY8wgmM2MW0lINpUaEOWd0yuggVwthaZ2NiZhO70OjCzjakjtB_EulI_Vs/s1600/L%2526J+Shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0siuzw_7lN-hk3jhW0iFW-tcDsPn4N-4lCxfCDz0ShZ7Ip2CALeoXKMwQCCkbIPXtupMuUdvD-sBZz-3LSQY8wgmM2MW0lINpUaEOWd0yuggVwthaZ2NiZhO70OjCzjakjtB_EulI_Vs/s640/L%2526J+Shot.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dear Debra ~<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">I wanted to send you a note of appreciation for all you did to help make Lindsay & Jeff’s wedding a dream come true. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The whole day was so amazing!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">I felt that their ceremony was particularly meaningful and intimate, the cocktail hour lovely and relaxed, dinner delicious, and the party. . . . fun, fun, fun!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ken and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Shelley McArdle of Floral Artistry’s florals were incredibly beautiful and the rose petal ceremony aisle exquisite. Dominic Fournier of Extreme Productions did a fantastic job as their DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Christina Addegio of Catta Verdera Country Club was a wonderful wedding coordinator, Cindi & Lorenzo Bartone of CinZo Celebration Photography captured the day beautifully and made us all so relaxed and Esther Aguirre of Divine Desserts by Aguirre’s cake was beautiful and delicious. BUT none of this would have run smoothly, would of been so perfect, be beyond stunning without you overseeing the entire flow and design for their wedding day.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Everything flowed beautifully and seamlessly. I am forever grateful for that . . . I did not worry about one thing all day. I just enjoyed ever second with my daughter and my family.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">I also must tell you how stunning the reception room looked! I am so thankful Ken and I had our own ‘reveal’ of the wedding reception room. Your attention to the details was amazing. The tables were set perfectly. The Head Table and the Fireplace were designed amazingly beautiful & we loved the cake table ~ we LOVED everything. The room was just transformed into an exceptionally lovely and romantic setting. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">We received many, many compliments! I know It was a lot of hard work, but I hope you enjoyed the day also. ;)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">I know how busy you are, but perhaps you can find time to meet for coffee or lunch sometime. Let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Love, Liz & Ken Snyder<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></div><i>Thank you Liz & Ken Snyder for this fabulous note to myself and my hard working team! The Tres Fabu Event Planning and Design team, along with our preferred and stellar professional vendor team strive for reviews such as the above. Thank you both for writing to ALL the vendors individually as well. Incredibly thoughtful. So many times our lives become so busy we cannot sit down to write a few notes of gratitude to whom we feel indebted somehow. We appreciate the time you wrote your thanks to ALL of us. Thank you for hiring and trusting all of us with your daughter, Lindsay & Jeff, your new son-in-laws, wedding day. It was wonderful to be a part of the journey this past year creating, then full-filling their day as you all wished! </i><br />
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<i>Thank you to Shelley McArdle/Floral Artistry; Dominic Fournier/Extreme Productions Entertainment, LLC., Esther Aguirre/Divine Desserts by Aguirre; Cindi & Lorenzo Bartone/CinZo Celebration Photography; Emily King/Classic Party Rentals; Christina Adeggio/Catta Verdera Country Club; Baja Limo; Martin Films; Captiol City Confections; By Invitation Only; and everyone else for making this wedding a fun and fabulous day!</i><br />
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<i>Looking forward to our lunch to connect & reminisce about Lindsay & Jeff's wedding weekend in the very near future!</i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>This Saturday, November 5th, 2011.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>11:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
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Received on Thurdsay, May 18th, 2011<br />
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<b>Note of Gratitude for the Wedding of Kasie and Thomas ~ from Jann Bytheway, Mother-of-the Bride<br />
Serrano Country Club, El Dorado Hills<i></i></b><br />
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Debra ~<br />
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Thank you so much for putting on such an incredible wedding for Kasie and Thomas.<br />
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It was beautiful, magical...and well, simply awesome!<br />
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It will forever be etched in the minds of all those who attended and forever in the hearts of Kasie and Thomas. Debra, thank you for your patience and love, through this whole entire wedding production process. You are a beautiful person and woman. A true treasure you are.<br />
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This wedding could never have been accomplished without you. I did not just gain a son-in-law through this process, but also an adopted daughter. I will always be here for you, will always encourage you, will be your mentor, and will always have your back and will always think you are nothing less than Très Fabu!<br />
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That’s my adoptive Mom vow to you.<br />
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Love & Hugs,<br />
Jann Bytheway<br />
"M2"Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-64231420532214512402011-09-28T21:32:00.000-07:002011-09-30T10:33:04.367-07:00The Girl Who Got Married in the Glass Castle<i>Celebrates Five Years of Marriage </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>"You are the princess to me in my crystal castle of love ~ truly an angel on earth sent to me from above. Now in our castle of love you will always be by my side, we shall stand together through this life, always near the calming oceans sand, where we will walk in the warm sunset forever, hand-in-hand" ~ dmh</b></i></span><br />
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<i>When Eva stumbled across Fred on the sofa in her college apartment, she didn’t anticipate this stranger would one day be calling her Ladybug. Actually, she was a little annoyed her roommate had agreed to let this colleague (who resembled “Shaggy” from Scooby Doo) camp out a few nights. Little did she know, Fred would become a friend, a boyfriend, and five years later, a wonderful husband.</i><br />
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When it was time to plan their special day, Eva and Fred knew that living in San Francisco and planning a wedding in southern California would be challenging. The couple met with Debra Hiebèrt from Très Fabu Event Planning and Design to discuss their ideas. <br />
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“After our initial meeting with Debra, we both agreed she would be a good match for us for several reasons,” says Eva. “Fred really appreciated her respect for our faith. I also felt that she envisioned what I had in mind, and I also remember how easy it was to communicate with her despite just meeting her. Nothing felt forced and I could tell that she was ready and willing to make our dream wedding come true.” <br />
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About 120 guests attended the ceremony and reception with the beautiful bride and groom. Eva was stunning in an Italian silk gown with hundreds of hand-stitched Swarovski crystals and a handmade veil that had been special ordered by her father.<br />
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“I felt very special and blessed the minute I got into my dress,” says Eva. “I remember the private moment that my mom and I shared as she helped me get dressed. I was looking into the mirror as she lifted the heavy material behind me to extend my dress and veil. I can actually remember the sound of the material and how quiet the room was. No words were exchanged, except for a prayer before she started to cry.”<br />
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The colors of the day were Tiffany blue, platinum, and white. Dinner tables were draped in aqua linens, the chairs all had white slipcovers, and each chair had a bow on the back, reminiscent of a Tiffany & Co. jewelry box. The design team at Wildflower Linen died the satin fabric of the overlay linens to match the Tiffany & Co. box perfectly and they were complete with matching Swarovski crystals to tie in with Eva's gown.<br />
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“The lighting was perfect,” says Eva. “I remember blues and whites. It was all very elegant and classic.” <br />
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For the two-hour cocktail event held at The Montage Resort’s appropriately named 'Oceanfront Lawn' overlooking the lovely Pacific ocean, Debra designed in whites and rhinestones, giving guests a glimpse of what was to come in the ballroom for the glorious reception (also inspired by Eva’s gown).<br />
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There were several different types of fresh seafood served — oysters on the half shell, jumbo prawns, and four sushi chefs preparing authentic and fresh sushi right in front of the guests! Adult libations during the cocktail event and throughout the remainder of the wedding celebration included: 1996 Dom Perignon, 2003 Duckhorn Vineyards, Far Niente, Heitz Cellars, and Domain Drouhin. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The couple chose to have two wedding cakes. One was very traditional and the other was designed by Eva. It had a ladybug and a frog on it (their nicknames for each other our Ladybug & Frogger) and was created by The Montage Resort lead pastry chef from a picture that Eva had drawn for Fred while they were dating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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J & M Entertainment played all the classics throughout the evening (Sinatra, Bobby Darin, etc.) and also included a few 1940s Cuban songs by Carmen Delia that Eva grew up listening to. This is when Eva’s mother began to cry, again, and thanked her. They are her mother’s favorite tunes. <br />
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“One thing I remember Debra telling me was how important it was to take mental pictures because it was all going to happen incredibly fast, and she was right,” says Eva. “I only remember a whirlwind of blurry images of that morning as I was getting ready, but I can clearly remember all the different smells and sounds. I can still hear Sade playing through the speakers. However, one thing that stands out is walking to the lobby of The Montage and hearing the limos coming in, and Fred’s dad saying ‘That’s for you, Eve. Saddle up!’”<br />
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<i>As the couple celebrates 5th Wedding Anniversary, they also recently made another dream come true and bought a house by the beach that they share with their two Westies, Winston and Tails. Fred is preparing himself to start his own business. Eva just got her Master’s in stem cell research. They live just miles from The Montage Resort & Spa and the beach, and each time they drive on Pacific Coast Highway to go to school or work, it reminds them that their special day was not just a dream ~ but a blissful reality created by Debra Hiebert of Tres Fabu Event Planning and Design and her team of stellar professional vendors. </i><br />
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<i>Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Harris! Cannot believe it's been five years! My heart is always with you both!</i><br />
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<b>Wedding Design, Planning, and Execution:</b> Très Fabu Event Planning and Design ~ <a href="http://www.tresfabuevents.com/">www.TresFabuEvents.com</a><br />
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<b>Photography:</b> Marc Weisberg Photography ~ <a href="http://marcweisberg.com/orange-county-los-angeles-destination-wedding-photographer">www.MarcWeisberg.com/orange-county-los-angeles-destination-wedding-photographer</a><br />
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<b>Catering:</b> The Montage Resort, Laguna Beach ~ <a href="http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/%20">www.MontageLagunaBeach.com</a><br />
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<b>Cake:</b> The Montage Resort, Laguna Beach ~ <a href="http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/%20">www.MontageLagunaBeach.com</a><br />
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<b>Linens:</b> Wildflower Linen ~ <a href="http://www.wildflowerlinens.com/">www.WildflowerLinens.com</a><br />
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<b>Music & Lighting:</b> J & M Entertainment ~ <a href="http://www.jamentevents.com/">www.jamentevents.com</a><br />
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<b>Floral Design:</b> The late Edward Bellingeri of Edward Bellingeri Design<br />
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<b>Escort Cards/Table Signage/Menus:</b> Robyn Lyn Steward of House of Monarch ~ <a href="http://www.houseofmonarch.com/">www.HouseofMonarch.com</a><br />
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</span> </i>It’s not everyday that you meet a bride and groom who both fly C-17s for the United States Air Force. This 174 ft. aircraft is used for rapid <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airlift">strategic airlift</a> of troops and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo">cargo</a> and can also perform tactical airlift, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_evacuation">medical evacuation</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airdrop">airdrop</a> missions.<br />
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But on June 5th, 2010, Ben and Molly had a much different mission: to become husband and wife, and to celebrate this unity among family and friends in a beautiful ceremony.<br />
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“I wish I could do it all over again,” says Molly, remembering the special day at Northridge Country Club in Fair Oaks, California. “I loved everything about it!”<br />
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One hundred and fifty guests, including a bridal party of ten bridesmaids and ten groomsmen, gathered at the country club at 6:30 p.m. to witness the joining of families. Reverend Ed Donaghy (<a href="http://revedweddings.vpweb.com/">revedweddings.vpweb.com</a>) performed a nondenominational Christian ceremony, which included a handfasting ceremony while the couple promised their vows. Tank, the couple’s English Bulldog, had a very important role as the ringbearer!<br />
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Wearing a Priscilla of Boston gown, Molly made her entrance down the aisle of white rose petals. Her dress was strapless with a sweetheart neckline, a ruched bodice, and a modified A-line skirt. <br />
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“I have never felt more beautiful than I did that day!” says Molly. <br />
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From the beginning of the ceremony to the dinner, reception, and wee hours of the night, an amazing team executed this flawless event: <br />
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[Molly] The wedding literally could not be done without Debra and Très Fabu Events. I lived in Seattle at the time, Ben lived in Oklahoma, and my mom was the only person actually in Sacramento. While I was deployed, my mom and sister researched wedding planners and fell in love with Debra. <br />
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Debra and her team were always professional, and made me feel like a queen. Debra listened to all my ideas and offered fantastic suggestions to help me create a beautiful atmosphere. Black was the main color used, incorporated in the table decorations, the chairs, the cake, the bridal party, the flowers (by Shelley McArdle of Floral Artistry, <a href="http://www.floralartistrybyshelley.com/">www.floralartistrybyshelley.com</a>)…white and champagne colors accented the black very nicely…but it was not too overdone. <br />
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<b>CinZo Photography </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.cinzophoto.com/">www.cinzophoto.com</a> <br />
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[Molly] The pictures were fantastic, and Cindi and Lorenzo were amazing. They blended into the background and were able to capture all the events as they were happening…nothing felt too posed. <br />
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<b> Divine Desserts </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.divinedessertsbyaguirre.com/">www.divinedessertsbyaguirre.com</a><br />
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[Molly] The cake was EXACTLY what I wanted. The cake was four tiers, chocolate mousse with white buttercream frosting. I LOVE buttercream and mousse! It was so good!!!<br />
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<b>Extreme Productions</b> <br />
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<a href="http://www.extremeprodjs.com/">www.extremeprodjs.com</a><br />
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[Molly] The lighting was absolutely perfect. It created such a romantic mood. <br />
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<b>Philosophia (Paperie) </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.laphilosophia.com/">www.laphilosophia.com</a><br />
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[Molly] I loved the way the seating chart, programs, and table markers used the stripes and polka dots from the invitations to keep with the theme. <br />
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<b>Northridge Country Club </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.northridgegolf.com/">www.northridgegolf.com</a> <br />
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[Molly] The country club provided the appetizers and dinner, and it was delicious. <br />
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At the end of the night, Debra [Très Fabu Events] had her team deliver In-N-Out burgers and french fries to the party (from three local restaurants)! <br />
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<b>Pop Fiction Band</b> <br />
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<a href="http://www.popfictionlive.com/">www.popfictionlive.com</a> <br />
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The couple shares many fond memories of dancing to the music that was performed by Pop Fiction (an 8-piece "party band extraordinaire”) during the reception. Their first dance was to “This Kind of Love” by Sister Hazel; Molly danced with her father to “I hope you dance”; with her mother to “My Girl”; and was hoisted in the air, along with her hubby, during “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5S6DG5w1NObACKCYLr6i6KgYvJJ-_KSGPqt2EKU1r9zANzbbNiGc13zDfmS2Suu2BIqvzuqxvaFfKGJvCfYE273ne-QX_D_V5lxOulFyVwh4GTFTDHEXeSfmOEdnSSrL2m2C6GleIfM/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5S6DG5w1NObACKCYLr6i6KgYvJJ-_KSGPqt2EKU1r9zANzbbNiGc13zDfmS2Suu2BIqvzuqxvaFfKGJvCfYE273ne-QX_D_V5lxOulFyVwh4GTFTDHEXeSfmOEdnSSrL2m2C6GleIfM/s1600/8.jpg" /></a>“After seeing how wonderful it is to have a wedding planner [Très Fabu Event Planning and Design], I will always advise my friends to hire Debra and her team,” says Molly. “I felt so calm and reassured knowing there was someone who cared about my wedding as much as I did.”<br />
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Ben and Molly honeymooned in Playa del Carmen for a week and had a wonderful time. After four years of long distance (including their first year of marriage), the couple moved to Charleston, South Carolina and is enjoying their time together. They are so thankful for such a beautiful wedding and the support and love of their friends and family. <br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-33204976168599658002011-06-22T22:36:00.000-07:002011-06-23T06:29:15.103-07:00Tres Fabu Has Been Featured in Wedding Chicks!<b>Event:</b> Wedding of Seanna & Garrett <br />
<b>Day:</b> November 10th, 2010<br />
<b>Location:</b> Citizen Hotel, Sacramento, CA<b> </b><br />
<b>Visit:</b><a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2011/06/22/tresfabuevents/"> www.weddingchicks.com/2011/06/22/tresfabuevents/</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seanna and Garrett — A Vintage Romance With a Modern Day Twist</span><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Written by Allison Hopkins for Très Fabu Event Planning and Design</span></i><br />
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<b>The Theme</b><br />
Seanna described the vision of her wedding as shabby, elegant, whimsy, and vintage… with a dash of girly-girl!<br />
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<b>The Venue</b><br />
The Citizen Hotel in downtown Sacramento, California is a boutique hotel known for its fabulous ‘rat pack’ forties charm! The venue was perfect; it had the rustic brick and the black grilled framed windows Seanna adored, coupled with the soft, permanent fabric-lined rooftop on the hotel’s Metropolitan Terrace. A truly perfect backdrop.<br />
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<b>The Decor</b><br />
<ul><li>A table with past wedding pictures from many family members welcomed the guests when they came off the elevators. This table also had a fabulous hat from the early 80s that Seanna’s mother wore on her wedding day. It received many wild comments! </li>
<li>A vintage frame from the 40s with a welcome sign was hanging in a tall iron birdcage stand; another table had a vintage chandelier donned with candles in silver fleur-de-lis candleholders.</li>
<li>A Wedding Wishes book from the 40s, laden with pearls; a tall stand filled with little pearls; a crown; and a silver tray with S&G tags underneath a dome of glass.</li>
<li>“Thank You” paddles and an "S&G" sign was hung over the bar on a vintage mirror.</li>
<li>Heart-shaped escort cards were showcased during the cocktail hour to direct guests to their dinner table.</li>
<li>Wooden table numbers had been created by the bride with supplies from local craft stores in Portland, Oregon. Utilizing her love of paper, she found scrapbook paper pieces (different in their patterns but similar in the color palate) and she painted all the wooden numbers and wooden frames in white, and assembled them all together. They truly added a perfect element of charm to each table.</li>
<li>The wedding menus were handwritten and greeted each guest when they found their table. Simple and charming.</li>
<li>The champagne linens on the tables had a creamy damask pattern running throughout that served as a wonderful base for the various pink, cream, and white florals of different heights—these arrangements were placed in vintage mercury glass containers, some new and some old. Soft pink satin napkins and silver chivari chairs, which tied in with the floral containers, complemented the table linens.<br />
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<b>The Flowers</b><br />
The flowers encompassed her love of pinks (some soft and brighter hues), creams, and whites; all in both new vintage silver looking vases and actual vintage vases. Her bouquet was tied in vintage lace and modern day satin ribbon, with a vintage pearl broach and a picture of her and her sweet Dad. He unfortunately lost his four year battle to cancer a few months after hiring our Tres Fabu Events entourage and the whole wedding team took to Seanna with extra “wedding wings” to carry her through to the day.<br />
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<b>The Cake</b><br />
Seanna’s inspirational image for the cake design was all pink — bright pinks, pink feathers, pink everything. Debra (Très Fabu Events) took this design and reworked it. She added more cream color into the concept of the cake, cream diamond tufts, pink flowers, a vintage crown jewel from the 20s, and jewel pieces to make it slightly more appropriate for a wedding. Debra kept in mind Seanna’s vision of “shabby/elegant/whimsy/vintage/with a dash of girly-girl,” as she would state throughout the planning process to everyone involved. Each side of the cake had a double handled vintage silver tray with two apothecary jars filled with various candies (all in pink), and silver organza bags for the guests to fill to their hearts desire.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-20547646019050081042011-06-22T21:16:00.000-07:002011-06-22T21:16:48.658-07:00Congratulations to Brent and Jillian Meinyer on their First Anniversary!<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Written by Allison Hopkins for Très Fabu Event Planning and Design</span></i><br />
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A woman named Anna Akhmatova once said, “Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life." <br />
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At Viaggio Winery in Lodi, California, miles and miles from the small towns of Italy, a couple’s dream of an Italian/Versaille inspired wedding came to life. For Brent and Jillian Meinyer, this type of wedding was a vision they shared—but the couple had no idea how perfect and real it could become on the breezy summer evening of June 19.<br />
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“Every minute and detail was crisply carried out to our benefit by Debra and her whole ‘Dream Team,’” says Jillian. “They can take your lives and pick out so many moments that they know will mean the world to you later.” <br />
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The private estate, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and the Mokelumne River, set the romantic feel for the evening…while Très Fabu and the amazing vendors that were selected for this day each played an important part in executing the fabulous event.<br />
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“We based the entire wedding off of Jillian’s original color palate of champagnes, ivories, soft apricots and a dash of petal pink,” says Debra Hiebèrt, owner of Très Fabu. “Then when she found the gown of her dreams—that's when I went into overdrive design—and launched off of Shelley's florals as well.”<br />
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Shelley McArdle from Floral Artistry started her design based on a single photo that Jillian had selected. From there, she created elegant and vintage arrangements…roses and hydrangeas were used abundantly, and shiny ribbons and sparkly rhinestones added a perfect touch to the flowers. Each flower girl and junior bridesmaid carried her own purse made purely of flowers!<br />
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“Shelly is such an amazing person,” says Jillian. “She really stretched every dollar to make the most outstanding floral arrangements that we have ever seen. She made us feel like we were the most special people on earth.” <br />
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Brent’s black Armani tuxedo was complemented by a calla lily boutonniere with rhinestones. And then came the bride, who according to her new husband, “…absolutely knocked everyone out with how stunningly beautiful she looked!” <br />
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In a strapless, ivory gown that truly captured the romance of the evening, Jillian held a bouquet of light pink and cream roses, and cream calla lilies, and made her way down an aisle covered in pink and cream rose petals arranged in a swirl design.<br />
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“When she first saw her bouquet, she [Jillian] was in aw…she kept saying ‘this is just so beautiful,’” says McArdle. <br />
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Pastor Kevin Brown from Lodi met the beautiful Bride and Groom at the altar. Beforehand, he asked the couple to come up with five reasons to marry each other, and planned on including them in the ceremony. To their amusement, he repeated the reasons almost word for word—keeping the ceremony fun, meaningful, and most of all, memorable. <br />
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After the pronouncement of husband and wife, Jillian and Brent had a fun surprise for the crowd. “At the end of our ceremony—Brent has always been a long time Indiana Jones fan—so we played the theme music as we made our way down the aisle together on our new adventure as newlyweds,” says Jillian. <br />
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Everyone was shocked when an aerial confetti streamer launched as well! “They were crying and laughing…it was the perfect touch by Matt at Extreme Productions,” says Jillian. <br />
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Extreme Productions created a customized entertainment and production company for the entire event…each song was hand selected, personalized bridal party introductions were created, and the soundtrack for each scene had an energy and feel that was reflective of the moment. There was even a 3D moon projection on the wall near the cake (Jillian’s request)!<br />
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“As soon as we secured services with Brent and Jillian, we went right to work on getting to know their personality, their story, their interests, style, and taste,” says Matt Brys from Extreme Productions. “From there, we were able to build out the ‘experience’ of the day (the music, energy, MC work, lighting, production, announcements, etc… and we added in extra flair with lighting and confetti cannons for that WOW factor!” <br />
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An indoor reception followed the ceremony, with beautiful candlelit tables, gold plates, and gold chairs. Guests enjoyed catering provided by Viaggio Winery, which included several appetizers, filet mignon, shrimp, portobello mushroom, and lamb. The fabulous meal was followed by Divine Desserts’ scrumptious three-tiered ivory cake, with details of ivory roses around each layer.<br />
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Brent and Jillian started the dancing for the night with “It’s Your Love” by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. With the moon projected in the background, and the lighting dark and intimate, the couple was truly “Dancin' in the dark, middle of the night, takin' your heart and holdin' it tight…” <br />
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Capturing all the special moments, from the private glances between the newly married couple to the fun and glory of the night, was Cinzo Photography. “We could not believe the amount of detail and thought that was put into taking each shot,” says Brent. “They went above and beyond for us!”<br />
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As the day is now a precious memory for the couple (and also was captured in detail by Thomas Hughes Video) Brent and Jillian are both very pleased with their decision to hire a wedding planner. “It was most important for us, as the Bride and Groom, to truly enjoy our day, our love, our way... and it was worth the extra amount of money to have someone else carry the burden of the minor details,” says Brent. <br />
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If there was just one word to describe how they felt that day? Overjoyed…that they had a tremendous amount of family and friends to share in their enjoyment and love, and overjoyed with one another as absolute soul mates.<br />
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Matt Brys agrees that this day was perfect in everyway. “Très Fabu spent countless hours ensuring she [Debra] knew the vibe and feel of the client and designed a masterpiece that made Brent and Jillian speechless,” says Brys. <br />
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According to Brent and Jillian, “You’re not getting married if you’re not ‘Très Fabu’”!! <br />
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For more information about the venue and vendors, please visit: <br />
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<a href="http://www.viaggiowinery.com/">www.viaggiowinery.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.floralartistrybyshelley.com/">www.floralartistrybyshelley.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.extremeprodjs.com/">www.extremeprodjs.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.divinedessertsbyaguirre.com/">www.divinedessertsbyaguirre.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cinzophoto.com/">www.cinzophoto.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thomashughesvideo.com/">www.thomashughesvideo.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mimiandcompany.com/">www.mimiandcompany.com </a><br />
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<cite></cite><a href="http://www.classicpartyrentals.com/">www.classicpartyrentals.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.stephaniejdesigns.com/">www.stephaniejdesigns.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-90723503585636486872011-05-19T14:34:00.000-07:002011-05-19T22:55:48.785-07:00Note of Gratitude for the Wedding of Kasie and Thomas ~ from Jann Bytheway, Mother of the Bride<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Serrano Country Club, El Dorado Hills</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Saturday, April 23, 2011</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Debra ~</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank you so much for putting on such an incredible wedding for Kasie and Thomas.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was beautiful, magical...and well, simply awesome!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It will forever be etched in the minds of all those who attended and forever in the hearts of Kasie and Thomas. Debra, thank you for your patience and love, through this whole entire wedding production process. You are a beautiful person and woman. A true treasure you are.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This wedding could never have been accomplished without you. I did not just gain a son-in-law through this process, but also an adopted daughter. I will always be here for you, will always encourage you, will be your mentor, and will always have your back and will always think you are nothing less than Très Fabu!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">That’s my adoptive Mom vow to you.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Love & Hugs,</span><br />
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As Très Fabu Event Planning and Design approaches its mega April 23rd wedding, which will take place at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills, California with 250 guests, the wedding planner would like to share a sneak peak of the evening’s napkin rings — which were recently revealed on TV in Los Angeles!<br />
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Brian Worley, wedding planner for “Shedding for the Wedding” on the CW Television Network, showed KTLA viewers the dazzling custom napkin rings that were designed by Wildflower Linen specifically for Très Fabu Event's upcoming wedding for clients Kasie and Thomas, along with the fabulous mother of the bride, Jann Bytheway. The wedding will feature an array of blues, platinums, blacks, and whites, and the napkin rings will definitely add a sparkle to each table!<br />
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Worley was invited by KTLA to give his version of what the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will look like. The napkin rings are a replica of the oval, 18-carat sapphire and diamond ring once belonging to Princess Diana that has now been passed down to Kate as her engagement ring.<br />
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To view the video from KTLA:<br />
<a href="http://wildflowerlinens.com/blog/royal-wedding-preview-on-ktla">http://wildflowerlinens.com/blog/</a><br />
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Event photos coming soon in a few weeks!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-73407096696225662362011-04-09T23:14:00.000-07:002011-04-11T12:59:09.271-07:00Justin and Alissa One Year Later<div style="margin: 1ex;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: x-small;"><i>Written by Allison Hopkins for Très Fabu Event Planning and Design</i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">As Justin and Alissa Creel approach their one-year anniversary, the couple is excited to retell the events that made their wedding so priceless. The evening of April 17, 2010 was a magical night for them. At Wine and Roses in Lodi, California, the couple celebrated their love and unity among 160 friends and family. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrxZOH12iVCapflFoKnLJtRb7jSgE0-ui6_cBKFp-8evpl4B35QcIWpMs4RXhJiDRHtcNSGTwJi3Oc2PJaXmXVbuZBEw1wsgLJ3Rdg6CVbj_gsEJz4jOQhg5edo2pGIj3EyBjYxQLhMg/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">The design of this beautiful spring wedding (by Très Fabu) consisted of pinks, browns, and creams throughout the flowers, linens, programs, and apparel. Alissa wore a strapless, classis A-line dress that was simple and elegant, with a bubble hem on the bottom that “made her look like she was floating.” Justin was stunning in a single button tuxedo with a white vest and a white tie. Bridesmaids were in pink; groomsmen in brown vests and ties. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">The couple chose to have a modern, non-denominational Protestant ceremony that lasted about 20 minutes. Pastor Jon Holmes married them in a ceremony that included live music sung by a close friend of the bride. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">After the ceremony, Justin and Alissa went with Debra Hiebèrt, owner of Très Fabu, for the “private reveal” of the reception hall and a romantic dance together.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"> “We never would have realized the importance of this if Debra hadn’t scheduled it in,” says Justin. “But now we realize that your wedding day flies by in a flash and having some private time to enjoy the beauty and atmosphere that Debra had created in the reception hall was very important to us.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">As the evening advanced into a fabulous reception with dinner and dancing, Matt Brys from Extreme Productions kept the mood going with excellent mc skills and a variety of music requested by the bride and groom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Dinner was prepared by Wine and Roses and included a piece of grilled chicken and a piece of filet mignon on each plate. According to the couple and many of their guests, it was “to die for!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">“It was one of the best meals I have ever had, hands down,” says Justin. “We received multiple compliments on how good the food was, even from friends of ours that are chefs.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Along with a delicious meal, each of the vendors played an important role in creating the look and feel that the couple wanted for their special evening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">“Not only is Debra’s creativity unmatched, but her contacts—florists, photographers, DJs, linen companies, etc.—made planning and executing the wedding substantially easier, allowing us more time to enjoy the process,” says Alissa. “We never had to worry that our vendors wouldn’t show or wouldn’t come through.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Shelly McArdle provided amazing florals and according to the bride, “they were beyond perfect!!” CinZo Photography was “wonderful to work with” and “did a fabulous job of capturing the wedding.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">The couple topped the celebration off by honeymooning on a beautiful cruise ship through Rome, Naples, Sicily, Athens, Rhodes, Ephesus, and Alexandria…a perfect tour of the Mediterranean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">One year later, they report back that there are “no babies yet” but plenty to keep them occupied. They continue to work full-time and grow with their careers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">One last thought from the couple in regards to hiring a wedding planner. “You don’t know, what you don’t know.” The essence of his statement is that it’s impossible to know everything that will impact your wedding day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">“One of the most important aspects of working with Debra was knowing that she would be able to take care of any unexpected situations that might arise during or after the wedding,” says Alissa. “Being as prepared as we were allowed us both to enjoy and appreciate the day, making it a priceless memory.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Wedding Design, Planning and Production: Très Fabu Event Planning and Design, </span><a href="http://www.tresfabuevents.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">www.tresfabuevents.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Floral Design: Shelly McArdle, </span><a href="http://www.floralartistrybyshelley.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">www.floralartistrybyshelley.<wbr></wbr>com</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Photography: CinZo Celebration Photography, </span><a href="http://www.cinzophoto.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">www.CinZoPhoto.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Entertainment/Lighting: Matt Brys of Extreme Productions, </span><a href="http://www.extremeprodjs.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">www.extremeprodjs.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Wedding Cake: Divine Desserts, </span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.divinedessertbyaguirre.com/" target="_blank">www.divinedessertbyaguirre.com</a></span><br />
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All Linens: Mimi & Co., www.mimiandcompany.com<br />
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All Event Paperie: Our lovely bride, Allissa Creel.</div></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-38187985230231270092011-04-02T11:50:00.000-07:002011-04-05T17:30:03.442-07:00A Quick Thanks to Wildflower Linen!<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>Written by Allison Hopkins for </i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Très Fabu</span></i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> Event Planning and Design</i></span> <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wildflower Linen recently expressed its gratitude to </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Très Fabu Event Planning and Design</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"> on <a href="http://wildflowerlinens.com/blog" target="_blank">http://wildflowerlinens.com/blog/drape-it-the-knot-magazine-northern-california</a> for being included in The Knot's Northern California issue. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">In response to The Knot's question regarding linens and vendors, Debra Hi</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">e</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">b</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">è</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">rt, owner of </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Très Fabu Events, said: "Youngsong Martin of Wildflower Linen travels all over the country, as well as Asia, India, and Europe to find fabrics, which end up dictating the trends. That's why she's one of the leaders of this industry, and why the showrooms, like the one in San Francisco, are chock full of decor eye candy."</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Debra and her staff at </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Très Fabu Event Planning and Design</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"> are so proud to be working with Wildflower Linen to create one-of-a-kind affairs. The company was founded in 2001 and has been involved in many of </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Très Fabu's </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">weddings/receptions and special events and continues to amaze clients with exceptional fabulous designs.</span><br style="color: black;" /> <br />
<b>A little bit more about Wildflower Linen....</b><br />
Founder Youngsong Martin, formerly a nationally known fashion designer and marketer of high-style women’s apparel, launched Wildflower Linen in southern California. Her full-service rental company has since redefined the special-event linen field in terms of style, glamour and customer care while becoming a prestigious provider to clients nationwide and abroad—for functions of all sizes and budgets.<br />
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Wildflower Linen creations have been featured at the post-Oscars Governor’s Ball and Vanity Fair after-parties, aboard charter yachts, in noted resorts and country clubs, at several Presidential library events, and also at the gala party for a Dream Works premiere at the Venice Film Festival in Italy.</span><br />
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</span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-35238479658164715972011-03-24T19:12:00.000-07:002011-03-25T09:53:57.981-07:00Très Fabu is Now On The Ritz-Carlton Resort Preferred Vendors List!<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span><br />
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Debra Hiebèrt, owner of Très Fabu Event Planning and Design, is pleased to announce that Très Fabu has been formally invited to be a partner on The Ritz-Carlton’s list of preferred professional event vendors for its Half Moon Bay Resort location. <br />
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Debra has recently planned and designed a few events at the hotel’s gorgeous Pacific grounds (see photos below). The entire Très Fabu Event Team is thrilled and honored to be partnering with such a prestigious resort! </span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" /></a></div></div>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-66399912030105093622011-03-21T17:10:00.000-07:002011-03-21T17:12:00.270-07:00Vendor Spotlight: Jesse Christian Hendricks | Spanish Guitarist<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b></b></i></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-small;"><i>Written by Allison Hopkins for Tr</i></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-small;">è</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-small;"><i>s Fabu Event Planning and Design</i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;">Stephanie and Justin (</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;">Très</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"> Fabu’s bride and groom from December 2009) are one of many couples who have enjoyed the beautiful sounds of Spanish guitarist Jesse Christian Hendricks. You may have seen him featured on KCRA Sacramento or CW31 Good Morning Sacramento. He’s been entertaining California’s Central Valley, Bay Area, and beyond for more than ten years. </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ap2XrOdPFi_41-KfbE8lRO5UxX6KmwB8f9AMrIAWQwq6ZiEcFHF2HbFzh62DbUPuU8FtPSQZAcyDtypTQJRQHk3bVLBI7zYTNfICrvTZXqCzfKhg9ezFXf1tHjSBYvXqf2KqE9GPTQI/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ap2XrOdPFi_41-KfbE8lRO5UxX6KmwB8f9AMrIAWQwq6ZiEcFHF2HbFzh62DbUPuU8FtPSQZAcyDtypTQJRQHk3bVLBI7zYTNfICrvTZXqCzfKhg9ezFXf1tHjSBYvXqf2KqE9GPTQI/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;">Hendricks performs at weddings and special events and has played at a variety of venues, including upscale restaurants, hotels, spas, museums, and city festivals. With a passionate and classy approach, Hendricks’ music has been called classical, flamenco jazz, rumba, and world music. </span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;">“</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;">The guitar is capable of different types of music so you really have a lot of flexibility with it,” says Hendricks. “For example, I often perform beautiful classical guitar for pre-ceremony and ceremony music. It is dignified and classy, a perfect touch to the wedding. Then, for the cocktail hour or dinner, I like to spice it up a little with flamenco-style jazz. This music is a mix of originals and other famous artists, and it provides a lively backdrop for guests to enjoy while mingling.”</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstTd-iw4Zjsvddn7RJLYgnTdEhk2pt0wRL71ohnTPvn5RG1mFmrvzZaGJv6QbCHNt0k2Pi7oSbwvmwWUpxp6xQxyEcUQewZBxgcRYzvEeFlapsUbvLc90mJTv8g2wnqLr3BgJo4xJp5A/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstTd-iw4Zjsvddn7RJLYgnTdEhk2pt0wRL71ohnTPvn5RG1mFmrvzZaGJv6QbCHNt0k2Pi7oSbwvmwWUpxp6xQxyEcUQewZBxgcRYzvEeFlapsUbvLc90mJTv8g2wnqLr3BgJo4xJp5A/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;">Hendricks is mostly self-taught and found a great interest in the Spanish guitar (including classical and flamenco music) as a young adult. He truly loves the sounds of Spain and South America. He believes that the Spanish guitar is the most romantic, evocative instrument one can imagine. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;">“</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;">My favorite part of the job is the idea of being part of something special—whether that is a wedding, concert, or reaching out to seniors and children,” says Hendricks. “Music is a powerful gift that transcends all ages and backgrounds.”</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;">Along with music, what Hendricks loves most in life is traveling. </span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;">“</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;">When I was younger, I lived in Europe for several years, taking in all the wonderful culture,” says Hendricks. “I have lived in Italy and Argentina and I have to say that the music I perform is a musical postcard and nostalgic reminder of everything I love about those countries.”</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;">Be sure to check out Hendricks’ tunes at </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.jessechendricks.com/">www.jessechendricks.com</a>!</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><i></i></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-4734167129054031572011-02-19T22:08:00.000-08:002011-02-19T22:08:47.819-08:00Carly & Jason ~ One Year Later<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">Memories of Their Winter Wedding </span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;">“</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><i>Thank you for making our wedding the most magical and unforgettable day of my life. The wedding was everything I wanted: simple, classic, and elegant.” –Carly Skinner</i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>The proposal.</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">Jason surprised Carly on New Year's Day in 2008 at sunset. The couple was overlooking London from the top of the London Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe. They were alone in a capsule with champagne and strawberries. Carly had no idea he would be proposing and was caught completely off-guard!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fFZtijKSxeX_W__nW71_EvjKh4U13RnSQg7Pgc5tLo4dD_BCqqG-sEr4B_2Ngirc5p3UDly8ZOt2M9T-HnfTteH9xNK7EsS-n5dxdGr4-ZWMvq6-tcNYGXkcCDzQapY_myZNl-jWTDM/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fFZtijKSxeX_W__nW71_EvjKh4U13RnSQg7Pgc5tLo4dD_BCqqG-sEr4B_2Ngirc5p3UDly8ZOt2M9T-HnfTteH9xNK7EsS-n5dxdGr4-ZWMvq6-tcNYGXkcCDzQapY_myZNl-jWTDM/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>The special day | </b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">January 30, 2010</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">St. John’s Lutheran Church & Tsakopoulos Library Galleria </span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">Sacramento, California</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcESF48pqH6p4lm9rfSumjMYZN13Wj_w4byYDQ1ELyxZoaGtWOLlg5P_X3qNT0DwL0bUTK-OvUu6EZ-yB2egl5ZMekSnqzF6wwgPKMPPZ1ppvwrvw-ggGxARXXdrkw7q1ww1Lc6nEo290/s1600/Untitled-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcESF48pqH6p4lm9rfSumjMYZN13Wj_w4byYDQ1ELyxZoaGtWOLlg5P_X3qNT0DwL0bUTK-OvUu6EZ-yB2egl5ZMekSnqzF6wwgPKMPPZ1ppvwrvw-ggGxARXXdrkw7q1ww1Lc6nEo290/s1600/Untitled-2.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>The atmosphere…candles, candles, candles!</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">The main idea for the wedding and reception was simple but elegant. Carly opted for the use of candles throughout the reception venue and minimal floral arrangements. The candles created a very romantic mood, with delicate lighting everywhere you turned. Debra </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">Hiebèrt</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">, owner of Tr</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">è</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">s Fabu, focused mainly on the head table and used votive candles and a mix of different sized vanilla pillar candles to enhance the feeling of amber romance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiCtTvwr7W3sh3IlFjsoTc4MxHka7Rd9siqvDAq616Z709NYwq2ItEzqqTLA640AeC359hQecs7Pr7qU7ffUshp1QqtGdJpsaJvpdGsPkJh-Tnp_wc41uN5ng4jS6OXWXLuDxeIiIj48/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiCtTvwr7W3sh3IlFjsoTc4MxHka7Rd9siqvDAq616Z709NYwq2ItEzqqTLA640AeC359hQecs7Pr7qU7ffUshp1QqtGdJpsaJvpdGsPkJh-Tnp_wc41uN5ng4jS6OXWXLuDxeIiIj48/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>Colors and florals. </b></span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">Black, champagne, and ivory. The bridesmaids wore black gowns with a champagne sash, while Carly wore ivory with silver rhinestone bead work. The men wore black tuxedos. </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzFZGXQ7LwAYVCfCzVlR79s69hVV6xcDNy5u_CHqp2GvPszFFaWjv0cybARboFNELmPka87GkVcxsSl_ZQtfIvI9wSvKOfRvXzJAV4b6eCgiitYSOl1Z7lByXwROqymYu5sRYlbB19y0/s1600/colors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzFZGXQ7LwAYVCfCzVlR79s69hVV6xcDNy5u_CHqp2GvPszFFaWjv0cybARboFNELmPka87GkVcxsSl_ZQtfIvI9wSvKOfRvXzJAV4b6eCgiitYSOl1Z7lByXwROqymYu5sRYlbB19y0/s1600/colors.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">The bridal bouquet was clean and classic—including roses, freesia, gardenia, and stephanotis,” says Cathy Brooks of Visual Impact Design. “Hydrangea was used as an accent. A silver broach was placed on the stems of her bouquet for an accent of bling.” </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHT5WKU-vI6CJanUMISwuCOpV86FhOSrZu4HBubw50F6f7Jls08ZshqO6-DdX9PyyIq8nDH7Eg6-nW6wP_KiFJ8w8UgYCemzsBwq0KfJZK_bOG7cBFy1g1VcSm0DnW9hbI9S_4WuK0oU/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHT5WKU-vI6CJanUMISwuCOpV86FhOSrZu4HBubw50F6f7Jls08ZshqO6-DdX9PyyIq8nDH7Eg6-nW6wP_KiFJ8w8UgYCemzsBwq0KfJZK_bOG7cBFy1g1VcSm0DnW9hbI9S_4WuK0oU/s1600/4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>The dress.</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;">“</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">I LOVED my dress,” says Carly. “I visited at least eight stores and did not find a dress that made me feel like a bride. Finally, I went to Always Elegant Bridal. I wish it had been my first stop. I found multiple dresses there that I liked, including the one I finally selected. The gown was very comfortable and had the sparkle I was looking for. It was also very affordable.”</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALgb1H-b_wTQe1YLAdedmXTjnSMQBTcs1NtXiqyDizU7wIkdNUur4HPF6Oub9hurtqsQv2-gNczMAyjjvjQ0O-_JN24guUvyrp9GEQwIVRVeDyhyphenhyphenr6GZXve5yD4v3NiYp1GE5KUcXy1A/s1600/dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALgb1H-b_wTQe1YLAdedmXTjnSMQBTcs1NtXiqyDizU7wIkdNUur4HPF6Oub9hurtqsQv2-gNczMAyjjvjQ0O-_JN24guUvyrp9GEQwIVRVeDyhyphenhyphenr6GZXve5yD4v3NiYp1GE5KUcXy1A/s1600/dress.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>The sentimental cake topper.</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">The cake topper was originally used at the wedding of Carly’s grandparents and was over 50 years old. They were the only set of grandparents not at the wedding and it was special for Carly to have a part of them there with her. Carly’s grandmother had actually painted it and added on details to customize it for her own wedding. </span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBse-4joJVfU2ZOlq2hqSjLl47ChorzkHh6Dg4N05yTWsz9aIfX85Jqcd7He84bIgNHFl7R1kWzsDGcn05yGwreNLZ6DUG7XLODydnh38zKEbQnCzcF3uaNN-HZa4QMoeefDZqzS7YaUw/s1600/cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBse-4joJVfU2ZOlq2hqSjLl47ChorzkHh6Dg4N05yTWsz9aIfX85Jqcd7He84bIgNHFl7R1kWzsDGcn05yGwreNLZ6DUG7XLODydnh38zKEbQnCzcF3uaNN-HZa4QMoeefDZqzS7YaUw/s1600/cake.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>The family tree.</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">A large centerpiece on the guest book table included branches with pictures of family weddings hung from them…these were designed by the bride and groom, were double sided, and hung with black ribbons and crystals. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0ILmVMEAyyYZxSkUZRAtGyJM4wS_uGKVmHqz1eph_5PPcEL38LZJxgyjB6sXVV8UaiUI4HezoBQKo9qhgrSqJ_pDC4ioOCBVXZSOKKwoJ2npnIu72Qa5rgRQcKuEM6lF_Iv6PRDA3sg/s1600/tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0ILmVMEAyyYZxSkUZRAtGyJM4wS_uGKVmHqz1eph_5PPcEL38LZJxgyjB6sXVV8UaiUI4HezoBQKo9qhgrSqJ_pDC4ioOCBVXZSOKKwoJ2npnIu72Qa5rgRQcKuEM6lF_Iv6PRDA3sg/s1600/tree.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>The “sparkle” of the night.</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">To top off the evening…guests held long-lasting sparklers outside as the newly crowned Mr. and Mrs. Everitt made their way down the row!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0RoERWBJsyYoAZ4cnBXbTOCvbVeQF2enUO07wSN-xFOFweYknsy4vFSA642G2wOBFEQvLHmjK1uFiyMMw9ALiIU_f2GC9KPq5Mm2f5GvQ7ooSltEqhtV0z_7uS3DgeYE2-CaYIAqYE4/s1600/final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0RoERWBJsyYoAZ4cnBXbTOCvbVeQF2enUO07wSN-xFOFweYknsy4vFSA642G2wOBFEQvLHmjK1uFiyMMw9ALiIU_f2GC9KPq5Mm2f5GvQ7ooSltEqhtV0z_7uS3DgeYE2-CaYIAqYE4/s1600/final.jpg" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>The team behind the magic.</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>Wedding Design and Execution:</b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"> Tr</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">è</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">s Fabu Event Planning and Design</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;">“</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">I quickly realized that I wanted someone who knew the ‘vision’ for the wedding to oversee the set-up and flow of the day,” says Carly, who was located in Santa Barbara (six hours away) during the planning process. “When we met with Debra, I felt like she really understood what we wanted from the day. She had wonderful suggestions while being completely devoted to keeping it ‘our wedding’ and letting us make the decisions. In the end, it was great to have someone I could trust to take care of everything. She was so supportive in the planning process and handled everything the day of the wedding so we were able to fully enjoy our day, family, and friends.”</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>A note to Debra (Tres Fabu) from the mother of the bride on the morning of:</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;">“…</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">as I look at my daughter sleeping, her wedding gown hanging...how fortunate we are to have you in our lives...looking forward to the celebration!” –Liz Skinner, Carly’s mom</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>Photos:</b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"> CinZo Photography, <a href="http://www.cinzophoto.com/">www.CinZoPhoto.com</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>Video:</b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"> Phillip Sheffield, <a href="http://www.sheffieldmultimedia.com/">www.sheffieldmultimedia.com</a> and <a href="http://www.phillipalanfilms.com/">www.phillipalanfilms.com</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>Cake: </b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">Divine Desserts, <a href="http://www.divinedessertsbyaguirre.com/">www.divinedessertsbyaguirre.com</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>Red Velvet Cheesecake:</b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"> The Cheesecake Factory, <a href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/">www.thecheesecakefactory.com</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>Florals:</b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"> Visual Impact Design, <a href="http://www.visualimpact-design.com/">www.visualimpact-design.com</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>Catering: </b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">All Seasons All Reasons, <a href="http://www.allseasonsallreasons.net/">www.allseasonsallreasons.net</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>DJ:</b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"> Extreme Productions, <a href="http://www.extremeprodjs.com/">www.extremeprodjs.com</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b>Paperie:</b></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"> Deb Penrice of By Invitation Only</span></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-85429190932659450952011-02-09T15:34:00.000-08:002011-02-12T07:40:50.752-08:00Shutterbugs in Love!<div style="margin: 1ex;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Written by Allison Hopkins for Très Fabu Event Planning and Design </span></i><br />
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</div><span style="color: #907c25; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 20px;"><i></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Cambria;">CinZo Photography</span></b></span></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><i>The biggest smiles are behind the camera.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1exw_dXZRN75uGLw7oRl7ND15T2RyvFJ52dJkaPuoBktWK_fnaD18JDlLypg9tpNaRqLj1pXof-R4COdw8WzVAk_8S6GiyiMURicPpr2mPREa3Z-6NncL3sVm4g7eOwa77rOjPZPkZ-4/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1exw_dXZRN75uGLw7oRl7ND15T2RyvFJ52dJkaPuoBktWK_fnaD18JDlLypg9tpNaRqLj1pXof-R4COdw8WzVAk_8S6GiyiMURicPpr2mPREa3Z-6NncL3sVm4g7eOwa77rOjPZPkZ-4/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">It all started in San Francisco in 2007 when he spotted her and couldn’t keep his eyes away, though she seemed not to notice. ‘He’ was Lorenzo Bartone; ‘she’ was Cindi Kinney. Two people with a true passion for capturing life. They were both attending a wedding photography seminar and he waited by the hotel entrance, approached her, and offered to assist her on a wedding shoot. A successful plan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Lorenzo and Cindi lived two hours apart and endured a long distance relationship for about a year, until Cindi moved in with Lorenzo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">“I remember walking in his house for the first time and thinking who is this guy with this amazing art that he's photographed,” says Cindi. “He had the most loving sweet dog named Phoebe and I had a cat named Phoebe—many similarities!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Shortly after moving in together, the couple made long-term plans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">“We decided that, not being kids anymore, we’d do this with full commitment,” says Lorenzo. “On Christmas Eve, while Cindi was making a sandwich, she cut her finger, requiring a trip to the ER (where we spent the entire day). This changed my plans for asking her to marry me—at least the ‘ring’ part—as the finger next to her ring finger had a bandage the size of a banana on it. The next morning (Christmas morning), I asked to see the bandaged finger and placed a ring on the other one, asking first, of course.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Along with the ring, the wedding, and the joining of families, came CinZo Photography—the combination of two talented professionals with the ability to offer clients the best of both worlds. Cindi’s background focuses on portraiture and Lorenzo’s on advertising and product work, while both share a love for wedding photography. Cindi has been photographing weddings for more than twenty years. They come as a package deal for their brides and grooms, and with their dual American/Italian citizenship, they can work in Italy and the European community.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">“We seem to work together effortlessly,” says Lorenzo. “Our strengths and weaknesses complement each other perfectly. Cindi is more in touch with the emotional side of people; I’m a highly experienced studio/advertising photographer (used to teach lighting). She’s a better editor and a terrific designer. I spent a year at Apple helping with virtual reality research, so I’m pretty technically capable.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">The couple resides in Auburn, California in a lovely old home on lots of land. Cindi’s favorite: a fireplace in the bedroom and bathroom! The décor includes her large collection of various small hearts—made of metal, wood, and stone (many of the rocks have been found on their hikes by the river). She also has photographs and paintings of hearts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">What’s in store for this Valentine’s Day? Cindi and Lorenzo plan to enjoy a hike and a romantic dinner. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqH6XVYQ-csNBhxk9Ouy6lz8qDGgk7vhWQh5zCegw4dGRJb91fm8zNz-_znKHGjNVmOAJrHf66QIjhMLaQYsLEzIs6-aNWPQziHPT-EU88qasMOk3LqUN5CcV-6Avcu4BTqCxCgEbgWAQ/s1600/copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqH6XVYQ-csNBhxk9Ouy6lz8qDGgk7vhWQh5zCegw4dGRJb91fm8zNz-_znKHGjNVmOAJrHf66QIjhMLaQYsLEzIs6-aNWPQziHPT-EU88qasMOk3LqUN5CcV-6Avcu4BTqCxCgEbgWAQ/s1600/copy.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">“Cindi is the most loving, thoughtful person I’ve ever met,” says Lorenzo. “Sincere, completely who she seems to be, never superficial or two-faced. Always genuine; always sweet and loving.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">“He cooks for me,” says Cindi. “I had always wanted to marry a cook! He never really knew he was so talented in the kitchen until he had someone (me!) to appreciate his cooking. It's just so nice at this time in my life to have a partner who shares in almost everything I do. It's a great feeling of support. We ham and egg it amazingly well, which allows us each to do the things we love.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Future plans? To travel through America during the slow months, photographing the ‘personalities’ along the way. Lorenzo began this project many years ago and the couple would love to eventually complete the book.</span><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><i>Grazie: an Italian word meaning thanks/gratitude.</i></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><i>Lorenzo and Cindi included this word on their wedding announcements.</i></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><i>It’s a term that is kept close to their hearts.</i></span> </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><b>Together;</b> <a href="http://www.cinzophoto.com/" target="_blank">www.CinZoPhoto.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><b>His;</b> <a href="http://www.bartonephotography.com/" target="_blank">www.bartonephotography.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><b>Hers;</b> </span><a href="http://www.cindiheartstrings.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">www.CindiHeartstrings.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><b>Phone:</b> 707.206.5531</span></div></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4173697405914557185" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/DebraPostSig2.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a>Debra Michelle Hieberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487137873379481882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173697405914557185.post-59910353162880165402011-01-15T13:17:00.000-08:002011-01-21T23:46:34.554-08:00This Just In! The Knot.com Awards Très Fabu Events “Best of Weddings 2011”!<b><i>America’s favorite online wedding planning resource wants to know Debra’s secrets</i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Written by Allison Hopkins for Très Fabu Event Planning and Design </i></span><br />
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The votes are in…thousands of brides across the country reviewed their favorite wedding vendors on the <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://knot.com/">knot.com</a></b></span> and Très Fabu Event Planning and Design made it among the highest!<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br />
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</div>It was a no brainer when they asked Debra Hi</span>e<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">b</span>è<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">rt, owner of Tr</span>è<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">s Fabu Event Planning and Design, for her planning secrets for weddings and special events in northern California. The Citizen Hotel, Viaggio Winery, Wildflower Linens, and A Perfect Pour mobile bartending service, were just a few of her ultimate favs. And her secret weapon? Knowing brides and grooms on a personal level and individual basis. </span><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Check out <a href="http://www.theknot.com/"><i><b>The Knot</b></i></a> ~ Planner's Notebook for further information</span>!<br />
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<div><div style="text-align: center;">The Knot ~ Northern California edition of Spring/Summer 2011 is available on newstands now!<br />
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