The Chic Boutique Photos

Thanks to all of the Wedding Professionals that participated:
Asiel Design
AVR Films
Bella Bridesmaid
Dio Deka
Dustin David Salon
Fancy Ferriage
Homsy Photography
Hotel Los Gatos
Ice Illusions
Inviting Ideas
Jen's Cakes
Karen Tamaki
Lani Elizabeth
Los Gatos DJ
Michelle Pollace
Nouvelle Vogue
One World Designs
Permagrin Films
Spa Elia
Tanjeeryn Designs
The Knot
Willet's Mini Creations
Williams Sonoma

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What a great day!

I just want to say thank you so much to all the wedding professionals who took time out of their busy schedules to join us for The Chic Boutique, it was such an enjoyable afternoon, I hope all the brides and their guests enjoyed themselves and were able to find some wedding professionals that they needed. Thanks again!

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Featured Vendor: A Party Place

Thank you so much to A Party Place and Bill for the amazing rentals that they provided for us for The Chic Boutique. You all are truly amazing!!
Please visit their Website for more information.

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Just a quick note...

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are fortunate enough to have Kal and his incredible associates at All About Parking feautured at The Chic Boutique as well!. They will be providing complimentary valet services, so no need to worry about finding a parking spot on Sunday. All About Parking works with the hotel and the restaurant offering complimentary valet to our guests. It is especially classy for weddings, rehearsal dinners Ect, it is a really nice touch to offer valet to your guests. Inquire at the Hotel Los Gatos/ Dio Deka booth on Sunday for more information.  See you all soon!

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The Chic Boutique is only one week away!

The Chic Boutique is upon us and we are all busy preparing for the big day. Looks as if the weather should be really nice, about 78 degrees! We are so fortunate to have so many wonderful wedding professionals included in our event. The displays that everyone have described to me are going to be truly incredible, I am so excited and I hope you are too!! Please be sure to check out our "Featured Vendor" pages where we describe the amazing wedding professionals that will have a booth at the gala. Also, please know that we are having a raffle (perhaps 2) during the gala, the times will be announced (or posted) when you arrive at the check-in table.  See you in a week!

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Featured Vendor: Studio Cake

A little bit about Bethann, owner of Studio Cake, two time winner of Food Network Challenges....

One of my dearest friends describes me as a person who is quick to dream, laugh and do. It is with sentiment that Studio Cake was born - the evolution of a ceramic sculptor, Stanford grad, NASA engineer, kitchen enthusiast and Mom of two, to cake designer and baker. I have a passion for striking textural and functional art and a sweet, buttery tooth to match it. I was once told that walking into my home is like stepping into one of my cakes - a colorful, vibrant, eclectic mix, warm and inviting, alive and full of contagious energy for friends and family - this is the way that I live and bake each and every studio cake. Please visit her Website for more information.

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Featured Vendor: AVR films

We are a fun loving Film Style Wedding Video Company whose signature of camera work captures every amazing moment that unfolds for our Brides.We film our weddings with the Canon DSLR's from the Rehearsal to the last dance from the Bay area to incredible destination weddings.Passion, Love and Emotion all blended to create a non-traditional cinematic video to entertain the families for a life time.

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Featured Vendor: Tanjeeryn designs

Every couple is one of a kind--with this in mind Tanjeeryn Designs creates unique floral arrangements that creatively capture the vision and style of each couple.  Tanjeeryn Designs serves the Greater Bay Area and beyond and specializes in fresh and modern arrangements with a traditional twist.  Please visit her website for photos and more information.

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Featured Vendor: Los Gatos DJ Company

Los Gatos DJ Company is a family owned business, here in beautiful Los Gatos. Because we are so proud of the area that we have grown up in, we decided to name our business after our beautiful hometown. Cassie and Dan, creators of the Los Gatos DJ Company, started their business in 2001 when they met and fell in love. Finding out that they mutually shared a passion for music, family, and taking care of people, they decided to use their talents to create a DJ music company that was based on their strong desire to make people happy. Soon after, friends and family members joined the Los Gatos DJ Company team. By providing exceptional music and customer service for weddings, parties, and corporate events, they have proudly established a strong, credible name that lives up to the town that they grew up in. Please visit their Website for more information.

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Featured Vendor:Michelle Pollace Jazz y Clave

Michelle Pollace is a performing musician, composer, and author based in Campbell, CA. With Michelle Pollace’s Jazz y Clave, she expresses her love of jazz and Latin rhythms with the intimacy of a piano-led band, drawing on an extensive, eclectic experience. Michelle’s arrangements of jazz, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban standards are fresh, and her own compositions express her unique artistic perspective while honoring the roots of jazz, Latin, and Brazilian music. Her band’s performance at the 2010 San Jose Jazz Festival was well-received, and she is expecting to release her solo-artist debut CD in 2011. Please visit their Website for more information.

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Things to look for when choosing a Wedding Professional (vendor)

My last post was about organization, a very important element to a successful wedding and worry free planning process, my next is....

Timeliness: This is extremely critical to your planning process, it goes hand in hand with organization.
There is nothing worse than having a wedding professional show up to a in person meeting late, not respond when you are suppose to have a phone meeting, or re-schedule 20 minutes before (unless its an emergency).  The absolute worst  is having them show up late, on your wedding day. Use each meeting, response time on e-mail and return of phone messages as a gauge to how efficient they are with timing. They should never use the excuse with you that they are "so busy" and that's why they couldn't respond to you. We all as wedding professionals (and as people in general) are busy, and if they have too many clients going at once, maybe they aren't the right match for you. Wedding professionals are suppose to be just that, professional. They should be held to the same standards as you would hold one of your associates at work. In a typical business environment you expect that your email or phone call will be returned in 24-48 hours. Especially in the world now of smart phones ect, where many (not all) receive their email on their phone,  most wedding professionals will send you a quick "I will call you tomorrow" or "Let me check and get back with you" to let you know that they have received your message and intend on responding soon. 

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Featured Vendor: One World Designs

Designer Bonnie Harper works with each bride to custom design jewelry to coordinate with your wedding gown's cut, color and embellishment and wedding day hair style. Choose from quality cubic zirconia, pearl and Swarovski crystal jewelry sets, beautiful hair accessories, veils and sparkling Swarovski Crystal Cake Toppers.
Please visit her  website and  Facebook for more info and to see all her beautiful custom work!

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Featured Vendor: Asiel Design Studio

If Pablo Picasso and Tim Burton had a love child her name would be Linnae Asiel. Daring arrangements from this floral aficionado often incorporate fantastic elements like long-stemmed Black Baccara roses carefully isolated between twisting dried vines adorned ribbon-laced antique french keys or exotic fish swimming in the vase. In her quest to completely deviate from conformity, Linnae vowed to never create the same arrangement twice.She is a floral designer with intense style and extraterrestrial creativity.
Please visit their Blog and facebook

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Things to look for when choosing a wedding professional (vendor)

Here is one of my top criteria for choosing a wedding professional, as promised..... I will update every couple days with a new tip!

 Organization: Everyone has their own definition of organization, mine may differ from yours, that being said, it is important for your wedding professionals and you to be on the same page. They should be able to pull up a file that has all your information on it and be able to talk to you about your event without getting it confused with others. Feel free to ask your wedding professionals how many events they will commit themselves to in a day, for a cake designer or florist having more than one, or even multiple is pretty normal; for a venue ( unless its gargantuan in size) its not.  Also you shouldn't have to continuously remind your wedding professional about details that you have already talked about, nor should you have to wait a week before getting a response on an email or phone call.

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Featured Vendor: Fancy Ferriage

We are pleased to announce that Fancy Ferriage will be joining us for  our bridal Faire ! The Chic Boutique  - A Bridal Gala wanted to offer something different from other Bridal Faires in the area. Having that very unique extra touch to your wedding proves to be a very memorable event for not only your guests, but leaves an everlasting impression on you as well. Below is a excerpt from Fancy Ferriage, enjoy  checking out their website and looking at all the great carriages!

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Featured Vendor: Hotel Los Gatos

Reminiscent of a private villa in the heart of Silicon Valley, Hotel Los Gatos is the premier address for luxury hotel accommodations. Custom-designed guestrooms and suites provide ample views of the majestic Santa Cruz Mountains or the serene pool. The award-winning Dio Deka restaurant serves decadent cuisine and is the only Greek restaurant in the United States to have a Michelin star.

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The Chic Boutique is closer than you think!

Bridal faires can be overwhelming, especially in the Bay Area where they are plentiful. We have all been to the Wedding Faires that are so huge, they feel very impersonal. We believe that your wedding is very  individualized to you. You aren't a cookie cutter bride. You are unique, and perhaps in need of wedding professionals geared more towards whats new and current, while still being able to keep things classic.

Our aim with The Chic Boutique is to take some of the worry and stress out of your planning process. At this bridal faire, or "Gala"as we prefer to call it, all the wedding professionals you meet are hand picked and though to be some of the best in the Bay Area. There are so many wedding vendors out there; from photographers, and cake designers, to limo drivers and florists. There is a big difference, however, in quality of work. Just because a cake is beautiful, doesn't mean it tastes delicious; just because the flowers look gorgeous in the pictures doesn't mean that they will look that way when they arrive.

This leads us to our next post, check back to see my tips on choosing wedding professionals ( or any professional, for any event) Hope you are having a fabulous day, don't forget to check out our featured vendors!

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Featured Vendor: Lani Elizabeth Fine Design in Flowers

Lani Elizabeth is a by-appointment only floral design studio, with a reputation for quality, ingenuity, and personalized attention. From classic English garden bouquets, to sleek modern displays, Lani Elizabeth will tailor their designs to transform your space into a beautiful, bold, or simply exquisite show of fresh flowers.

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Featured Vendor: Williams Sonoma

"With years of experience helping couples select gifts geared to their personal styles of cooking and entertaining, we look forward to serving you. There's a lot to consider when you register, and you can count on our associates for friendly, personalized assistance."-Williams Sonoma website

Visit their website for more information  

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Featured Vendor: Willets mini creations

Willet’s Mini Creations specializes in bite-size desserts.  We currently offer Craveez, Cravee  Pops, and customized Craveez for any occasion.  Also known as Cake Balls or Cake Pops, Craveez is cake and frosting rolled in a ball dipped in confectionary goodness.

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Featured Vendor: Joe Homsy

 A little bit about Joe....
"Taking photos of my parents cats and anything else I found interesting lasted from when I was 13 and went on through high school.  Pictures of streets, shopping malls, cars, family friends.  But I really liked the darkroom work.  It was magical... seeing my image appear on a piece of blank photo paper in a tray of developer...wow!

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Featured vendor:Bella Bridesmaid Los Gatos

Bella Bridesmaid offers fresh, sassy, and chic designer dresses for weddings or special occasions in an intimate, upscale, and approachable setting. Each customer is treated to personalized attention in a one-on-one environment.
Check out their Facebook
And Twitter !!

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Wedding Ceremony & Reception Area

The picture above is one of our ceremony areas, it really reflects the Mediterranean feel of the Hotel Los Gatos, as well as the boutique feeling that Los Gatos provides . This can also be used as an outdoor reception area for smaller receptions. We will have it decorated as a mock set up during The Chic Boutique-A Bridal Gala, in order to help the brides better understand what the area can look like. Maps will be handed out when you arrive and check in at the reception table. This area is located at the back end of the property by the pool.

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Welcome to The Chic Boutique!

Thank you for your interest in The Chic Boutique-A Bridal Gala. This blog is to update you with information about the Wedding Gala, and for you to post questions, comments and inquiries. Each week we will announce 4-5 of the vendors , and some information about them and their business. These vendors are all local, some coming from San Francisco, Los Gatos, San Jose, Mountain View, San Mateo, Martinez and surrounding areas. We will try to post every day, or every other day, so check back frequently! Also, please feel free to ask questions and comment. Thank you!

The Chic Boutique

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