hitched

what is it? 

"One hell of a showcase event for brides + grooms + curious seekers of a fresh vision in wedding planning "

I was so disappointed when I figured out that I wasn't going to be able to attend last month's hippest bridal event, probably ever. I had some other plan already in place {what... I can't even remember at this point- short term memory loss } 

Hitched, the collaborative work of some of our area's most talented visual artists, party planners, collectors of cool, harbingers of hip....was, not surprisingly, a  beautiful effort chocked full of fantastic party/wedding ideas. From the tabletops to the pastel streamered, photo backdrop {below}, It's all just screams of originality and par tay. Check it out:: 

 

an array of letter pressed stationary and calligraphy::

My favorite are all of the table top displays::

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but then the sun went down and the dj started playing that 808  and the party turned it up a notch. 

confetti snow angel

and if you're thinking, 'But this is soo up my alley! I can't believe I missed it. Will they be doing another one??' well ,yes. funny you ask. Coming in January, Hitched takes it to the desert. The Ace Hotel in  Palm Springs that is.  Get the skinny and the low down right here.

but wait, there's more! 

check out this great little super 8 film by videographer, Sharkpig::

 

all photos via:: yes, please

This place becomes a red, white and blue frat party on the 4th. And by this I mean, public debauchery gets cranked up to an all time high; the bridge and tunnel folk descend upon our little beach town and house parties spill out onto the walk streets and beach. In the midst of the chaotic miasma, my friend and neighbor, Ann, never fails to create sophisticated and beautifully art directed parties.

Her home, vintage and just steps to the beach is everything a beach house should be ,complete with a front porch and a picket fenced front yard filled with hot pink flowers.

Look at this great vintage bar cart she found at the Long Beach Flea for $15.00. total score:

Interesting trivia, the outside of the house was used for 'Weeds'. This shot was taken about 2 years ago. I found it on Flickr. Now the garden has matured and is, Flora-Abundance.

Ann also has a terrific blog, which she's always downplaying by saying, 'Oh it's really just for my friends and me'. But I'm outing her here.

It's filled with creative ideas and recipes.

If you have chance, stop by Peggy & Fritz