Sticky Fingers

Because it’s cloudy again today. And because I often take life, and myself, too seriously. I’ve decided to post a humiliating picture that warrants a good laugh.

Here’s to laughing at ourselves, making light of our quirks, and accepting ourselves just as we are.

10 things you may or may not need to know about me.

1. I panic at the idea of a gift card expiring.
2. I cannot handle sticky fingers.
3. I’m obsessed with having the perfect “last bite.”
4. I’m still slightly afraid of the dark.
5. I blush easily.
6. I prefer dresses over jeans. But sweats above all.
7. If I have an evening alone, it involves chocolate.
8. I’m afraid of authority.
9. I take naps on a regular basis.
10. I love moustaches! One in particular.

This was a recent photo taken at Kristi and Shane’s wedding. We typically arrive an hour before the day starts to scope out locations and search for the best light. This was one such picture. I don’t have a clue what I was doing here so…best caption wins a bag of Hershey Kisses!

Style Me Pretty’s
Little Black Book

Vitaliy and I are beyond excited to announce that we have been ushered into Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book of preferred vendors.

I wish we had a bottle of champagne to crack open as we make this fun announcement. But unfortunately, we’re toasting with a cup of chamomile tea. It’s a little early in the day for champagne, right?

Receiving this news has made me do a lot of thinking. I recalled this week that when we first started our business, it could take us up to an hour to email a bride. We doubted ourselves and had no idea what to do or say. We had decided to start a business from scratch. We were starting with nothing and were hoping to make it into something.

We are so happy about this announcement for a number of different reasons. But I think most of all, we’re thankful for the encouragement it has brought us. It is hard, really hard, starting your own business. To have someone with the caliber of Style Me Pretty feel confident in recommending us, feels like the world’s biggest high five. We’re doing it!

I read a quote once that stuck and have forgotten its exact words and who said it. But it basically said something along these lines. A lot of people never achieve success because they gave up right before it arrives. I’m not entirely sure how I define success, but I do know one thing. We have not given up. And this has given us one more reason to press on and continue serving our amazing clients. And for that, we are thankful.

Shane + Kristi: Wedding at Westmont

Kristi had just accepted a position as a College Professor of Chemistry. In the process of relocating and wanting to focus on her new role, she was a click away from closing her online dating account. But before she got around to finalizing the cancellation, a profile caught her attention. It was Shane, a former Computer Science major, and now computer Programmer.

These two had chemistry (of course!), even though it was over the interwebs. They exchanged messages and eventually met for their first date. Kristi knew she was finally ready to close that account. Shane was everything she was looking for.

Kristi and Shane were married on the campus of Westmont College in Santa Barbara. Their ceremony was filled with so much laughter I’m confident their marriage will be as well. Kristi and Shane, thank you for giving us the joy of documenting your wedding. The entire day was a blast and we loved getting to celebrate the two of you. We wish you a lifetime together filled with love and laughter!

xoxo – V & C

Ceremony Site: Westmont College
Reception: First Presbyterian Church
Wedding Dress: J Crew Bridal
Hair: Mishay Salon
Makeup: IsaTai Mecono
Cake: Montecito Confections
Florist: Victor the Florist
Rentals: The Tent Merchant
Catering: Kay Bowman Catering

Bride descending down the steps to see her groom for the first timeB&W photo of bride and groom sitting on the stairsBride and Groom holding hands in Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CABride and Groom portraitBride and groom underneath the black iron archBride and groom behind the white little chapel, Voskuyl Prayer Chapel at Westmont College