Bridal Shower

Here's a backyard bridal shower that I put together a while back. The whole setup was under $250 after all the rentals, flowers, favors, drinks and food! It's becoming a trend to have a backyard wedding, not only to create an intimate and personal affair, but it's also good for your wallet!

There's no events too big or too small for 8events! We love parties and like to think outside the box :)

Time flies!

It has been a while since my last update and during that time a lot of great things have happened! One of our weddings, Joyce and James's at Stonepine, was featured on Style Me Pretty, which is one of the most popular wedding blogs out there. Also, 8events was interviewed by the World Journal and appeared on their daily newspaper for three straight days. What an honor!

Outside of the recognition, we were involved in several charity events and weddings that I cannot wait to share more details about.

Last, after being in the wedding planning business for 4 years, it was finally my turn to be the blushing bride! It was such a magical day and I am lucky to marry my best friend ! I will share my experiences as a bride here with some pictures and video soon! Meanwhile, if you're curious, SF Style Unveiled selected me as their "bride in the city" to share my experience as a bride planning a wedding. The website is so resourceful with many great wedding news and ideas, so check it out!! Before throwing out more updates, here is the wedding that was featured on Style Me Pretty

Gallery

http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/1836

Read about the wedding

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/07/21/carmel-valley-wedding-by-anna-kuperberg/

Video:

Vendors

Photography: Anna Kuperberg Photography / Event Design: 8events Event Planning & Design / Makeup and Hair: Taylor Pham of Thi Cosmetics / Florals: Nancy Liu Chin / Video: Studio MSV / Lighting: Enhanced Lighting / Rentals: Hartmann Studios / Music: Magnolia Jazz Band / Stationary: Papineau Calligraphy / Cake: Just Cake / Venue: Stonepine

Our good friends, a very talented photographer Jennifer Skog + fabulous makeup artist Maria Chang of PMA just announced their Couture Shoot Contest to benefit Haiti relief. For more details, please click the image below to enlarge.

November wedding in SF

My good friend Matthieu from Cinematt just sent me this highlight from a wedding that we worked together in November last year at the Intercontinental Hotel in SF. The highlight captured the day perfectly and the essence of those involved.

Photography: 39 East Photography
Videography: Cinematt
Planning & Design: 8events
Cake: I Dream of Cake
Makeu/ Hair: Wowpretty
Dress: Vera Wang
DJ: Big Fun DJ

Jenny & Leo, Intercontinental Hotel San Francisco from Matthieu Meynier on Vimeo.

Pro pictures from Garrett Photography

My July bride sent me her wedding pictures few days ago, and I just can't wait any longer to post them! Garrett from Garrett Photography did an amazing job capturing the emotion and beauty of their wedding day! Garrett is based in San Diego, and a good friend of the groom, who is also a great photographer based in the Bay Area, check them out!

August wedding in San Francisco

The couple tied the knot at the Stanford memorial church, and had their reception at the beautiful Green Room in SF. Two of my favorite wedding venues!

Todd Rafalovich captured the emotion of the day, the beauty of the venues, the excitement of all who were there, and the love and happiness between the couple.

July wedding in Palo Alto

What a year! I just finished my last wedding in November, got happily engaged, moved to a new place, got a puppy, and now started working with my 2010 brides! I am excited and I love how it has been a busy winter for me so far! Although I am a bit behind with my blog posts, I will slowly catch up soon!

Here is a wedding that I coordinated back in July. The groom is actually a professional photographer, so obviously, the couple knows ALL about weddings, BUT, it's a BIG no no to worry about your own big day. I ensured the couple that it would not feel like another "working" day, but they would truly feel like guests at their own wedding! It was a beautiful day with lots of fun and joy!

An Evening of Glamour by Jade Studio Productions

8events is honored to sponsor two of Jade Studio's events this week. If you missed today's Building Bridges, an LGBT Community Open House event, make sure to check out An Evening of Glamour tomorrow! RSVP is required! Hope to see you there :)

Sponsors for Wednesday's event:

American Airlines

Blueprint Studios

Corinthian International Parking Inc.

Curve Magazine

Disney ABC Television Group

DJ Olga

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Empty Kingdom

Golden Gate Business Association

Hartmann Studios

Jade Studio Productions

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Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants

Knight’s Catering

Leftwich Event Specialists Inc.

Napa Valley Linens

North American Theatre Technology

Out & Equal Workplaces Advocates.

Sponsors for Thursday's event:

Blue Angel Vodka

Blueprint Studios

Charleston Pierce

Diane Tong Travel Mgmt & Events

Elle Music

Empty Kingdom

Hartmann Studios

Jade Studio Productions

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Montclair Bistro

Napa Valley Linens

Leftwich Events Specialists

North American Theatre Technology Phucket Beer USA

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July Wedding in Palo Alto (Pro Pictures)

Jonathan from ENCARNACION PHOTOGRAPHY just sent me these beautiful pictures! Be sure to check them out: http://www.encarnacionphotography.com/!

July 4th BBQ

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with a patriotic BBQ party! Go Red, white, blue! Even better to finish off with Fred's steak from Schaub's Meat and donuts from Krispy Kreme.

May wedding in Pleasanton II

Some more flower pictures from the Casa Real Wedding