The Pop Champagne Bridal Event at the Americana in Glendale. I was not a photographer, at this event, although I did bring my camera to shoot the delicious display at Fantasy Frostings and Bridal Bar display tables.

Yay and thank you. You might of guessed how much I love cake… well here is the the “Cakes” to my Kisses… Fantasy Frostings

To see the official photos and to find out more information, please visit: Pop Champagne Bridal Event’s website.

Incredible cake and desserts provided by my favorite bakery, Fantasy Frostings.

Gorgeous black and white romantic lace cake … with pink roses accents

Four of my favorite cakes this season…

The wedding industry’s and very own wedding coordinator, Alex at Sterling Engagements, visiting and getting some ideas/inspirations for her October wedding.

Gorgeous display at the Bridal Bar table, showing all the vendors’ books and weddings from this past season. With a lovely “Thank You” umbrella to do photos with for your guests.

The Bridal Event was lovely… this was just a taste. The official photographer, took photos of the bridal show and all the vendors, this was just a sweet little post of my favorite people in the wedding industry.

If you have already visited a bridal show, I assure you this is the personal touch it was missing. Each vendor is specially invited and will not overwhelm you with too much. We just want to give each bride inspiration, free advice, and a little guidance for their special day. Whatever point of wedding planning you are in, there will be a vendor to fit your needs. Even if you have booked another photographer, I would be more than happy to introduce you to my favorite treasures of the wedding industry. There will be complimentary treats and cake to nibble on as you glide through and visit your favorite vendors. Not to mention the glorious selections of wine, beer and champagne offered by the venue, Wine 661.

This is a personal way of meeting vendors, with out the hoopla of bridal war fair. Each vendor is asked to personally invite brides who they are working with or would like to in 2011. I would truly love it if you and your fiance could attend and spend a few hours of your Sunday, relaxing and talking about how you envision your wedding.

Please RSVP at 661-288-2980
or holly@cakesandkisses.com

Whatever point of wedding planning you are in, there will be a vendor to fit your needs. Please bring anyone you like to this event, it is not limited to just brides and grooms. Also if you would like to invite any other friends you know that are recently engaged we would love to meet them too.

Join us for our annual Bridal Boutique where brides and grooms can do one-stop shopping for all of their wedding planning! We’ve invited the very best SCV bakery, florist, calligrapher, coordinator, caterer, dress & tux shop, photographer, Flamenco Guitarist, “dove release” company etc etc etc… The caterer and bakery will be sampling their yummy product and of course there will be plenty of wine and champagne to wash it all down! Spread the word to anyone in the planning stages of their wedding or to anyone who just got engaged over the holidays.

I am so looking forward to seeing you there.
Holly

Incredible flowers by Cindy at Bohemian Rose Garden Art

Hair and makeup by Renya at RPM Makeup

Styling by Vanessa Brooke

Location Strawberry Farms, Irvine CA

I can’t wait for your wedding at the Wayfarer Chapel in Novemeber.

What a fun day at Strawberry Farms in Irvine. We did a little impromptu bridal shoot with my dearest photographer friend, Vanessa Brooke.
When she got married 4 years earlier, her photographer didn’t get the photos she really wanted and failed to capture the back of her dress in any of her wedding photos. If any lady can fit back into their wedding gown after having a little one, more power to them… So here is Vanessa a few years after her wedding, still glowing.

Renya at RPM Makeup did such a beautiful job on the hair and makeup…

Vanessa is as amazing in front of the camera as she is behind it with her childrens’ lifestyle photography.

Isn’t the back of her dress gorgeous?

This hat has seen many a photo shoot… but it still looks fabulous on Vanessa.

Thanks again for being so fun and playing dress up for me.

Location Strawberry Farms Golf Course, Irvine

Flowers by Cindy at Bohemian Rose Garden Art

Hair and Makeup by RPM Makeup

Styling by Vanessa Brooke

Location: Dana Hotel Chicago, IL.

Flowers: Mila Design

Bridal gowns: Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

My last and most snowy wonderland kind of Chicago photos out of all the girls.

Although it is ironic I never shot any of the ladies while it was snowing. I also have never shot a gray wedding dress before. It was really fun to try to play with the texture and different color. I hope it is a new theme in wedding dresses to come. I think it made a moody kinda feeling to the shoot.

Of course I went back to my favorite shooting spot at the Dana Hotel. The restroom on the club level Vertigo. Yay.

Location: Dana Hotel Chicago, IL.

Flowers: Mila Design

Bridal gowns: Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

Location: Dana Hotel Chicago, IL.

Flowers: Mila Design

Bridal gowns: Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

Thank you to the amazing Robyn Rachel for planning the bridal event at Dana Hotel.

From the chic decor to the boutique style, it has personality and flavor. Each member of the staff was friendly and made the stay so enjoyable. I am looking forward to staying there next time and utilizing the luxury spa.

Location: Dana Hotel Chicago, IL.

Flowers: Mila Design

Bridal gowns: Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

This is Megan and she is divine.

Location: Dana Hotel Chicago, IL.

Flowers: Mila Design

Bridal gowns: Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

Million thanks to Chicago Photographer Robyn Rachel.