Today I’m so happy to announce that Anita Gupta of Maliha Creations recently launched her beautiful new website and I wanted to be sure you all go over there and check it out. Anita has upgraded her site before but now I have to say that her site is almost as classy as her artistic and delicious cakes (and I’m talking from experience ) If you can envision it, Anita can create it. Enjoy the beauty!
Contact Information for Anita Gupta and Maliha Creations:
~ website: www.malihacreations.com
~ blog: http://www.malihacreations.blogspot.com/
~ phone: 434-973-3183
~ e-mail: anita@malihacreations.com
Michelle and John are busy physicians and decided that a quiet family affair at the Clifton on Christmas Eve would be a fun and relaxing option for them… and so it was! Michelle and John chose one of my no-fuss Weekday Wedding Company packages with photography, flowers, food and music all included… not to mention a stay at the always-lovely Clifton. Enjoy these wonderful photos of their lovely little wedding… and thanks to everyone who made Michelle & John’s event so special… you know who you are!
Before getting dressed for their wedding Michelle & John went out to get a few photos with their dogs.
Clifton's Wine Cellar provides a cozy & romantic setting for Michelle & John's ceremony & dinner.
Beautiful Clifton in the snow!
Contact information for the Weekday Wedding Company:
~ website: www.weekdayweddingcompany.com
~ e-mail: claire@weekdayweddingcompany.com
~ phone: 434-296-9885
Well, it’s March 4th, 2010 so it is most definitely time to “wrap up” our best of 2009 series. I had a great time just now going back through all 34 posts to pick one photo from each of the 22 individual professionals who shared their work with us. I feel so honored that each and everyone of these individuals generously shared their talent here on the Charlottesville Wedding Blog. If you hover over any photo below you will see the name of the vendor whose work it is and below the photos is a list of all of the Best of 2009 posts with links. Enjoy!
by Claire Goodman on February 27, 2010 · 0 comments
Yes, you heard it right… I said FREE WEDDING. No gimmick, no hype… a truly, really and completely FREE wedding for one deserving couple residing in the Charlottesville area. Could this be yours? Why not find out?
The Charlottesville Free Wedding Project is the creation of the talented and generous Jack Looney of Jack Looney Photography… along with more than twenty of his friends & colleagues who will be donating their services. So, here’s the scoop… go to the Charlottesville Free Wedding Project website, read the rules, and then submit your story in no more than 750 words and a couple of photos to jack@jacklooney.com. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel and the couple chosen will be announced on April 25th. Deadlines for submissions is March 25th.
This will be a beautiful wedding with the very best wedding professionals in the Charlottesville area providing their services. Participating professionals are listed here (myself included )… check it out!
by Claire Goodman on February 26, 2010 · 0 comments
On Tuesday night about 100 local wedding professionals and a handful of brides officially “launched” the new Bridal Ring wedding community at a lovely gathering at the beautiful Glenmore Country Club. The Bridal Ring is the inspired idea of Jennifer Hamlin of Events with Panache and Elisa Bricker of Elisa B Photography who both saw a need in our community to provide support and guidance to brides & grooms as they navigate the often-daunting details of planning their big day. The Bridal Ring will be a forum for bringing brides, grooms and vendors together for their mutual benefit.
In addition to an informative website, The Bridal Ring is planning an ongoing menu of local events that will bring brides, grooms and vendors together. There are many upcoming events already on the calendar, each is planned for the last Tuesday of the month. Go here for details.
I know everyone wishes Jennifer and Elisa the greatest success with The Bridal Ring. Hopefully we’ll be posting about them regularly here on the Charlottesville Wedding Blog.
by Claire Goodman on February 25, 2010 · 2 comments
We’re getting down to the very end of our Best-of-2009 series but I am so happy that I can squeeze in this wonderful best-of slide show from Sarah Cramer Shields of Cramer Photo. I could probably keep this series going for another month with all the artistry and talent in our little City… but, alas… I think we’ll end it this month! Thanks, Sarah, for being part of the series, I love this slide show… beautiful work! Turn up your speakers and enjoy!!
Contact information for Sarah at Cramer Photography:
~ website: http://cramerphoto.com
~ phone: 434-242-6074
~ e-mail: info@cramerphoto.com
by Claire Goodman on February 24, 2010 · 1 comment
Today I have a very unique post that I’m so excited to share with you. Tavia, of Taviametal sent me a series of 10 photos showing the steps involved in creating one of her beautiful rings. She has included a short narrative with each photo that brings the whole process to life. If you missed it be sure to check out Tavia’s Best-of-2009 post that came out yesterday. Thanks to Tavia for taking the time to document and share her creative process with us… I love seeing how beautiful things are made!
Tavia received a family ring from her client
Gather materials to create the ring. In this instance, 14K white gold wire, sheet and bezel.
Mark bezel to cut and form to the correct height and width for the stone and design.
Form and solder wire band that is to be the outer layer of the ring in this design.
Hammer texture onto the wire band.
Cut wire ring and solder the newly formed bezel to the band.
Cut seat for the stone to sit in the bezel, and file openings on sides to remove material creating a partial bezel to allow light to hit more of the stone surface to help aid the sparkle.
Add liner band (inner layer of ring) that has been soldered and created from sheet with a hammer chased edging texture, stretching it into place and folding the sides over the outer wire band layer of the ring.
Prepare to set stone in bezel.
Finished ring all shined up pretty!
Contact information for Taviametal:
~ website: www.taviametal.com
~ e-mail: tavia@taviametal.com
~ phone: 434-466-4042
by Claire Goodman on February 23, 2010 · 1 comment
Over the weekend the talented Tavia Brown of Taviametal sent along these great pics of her best work of 2009 for me to share with you. If you are looking for a creative and unique design for your one-of-a-kind or limited edition wedding jewelry you’ll want to check out Tavia’s wonderful custom pieces. Tavia works in sterling silver, gold and titanium and calls her work, “industrial and delicate; edgy and sweet,” which I’d say are apt descriptions. Thanks for sharing Tavia!
Be sure to check back tomorrow because I’ll be sharing a really unique post, also from Taviametal, showing Tavia’s process of creating one of her beautiful rings… step by step!
Contact information for Taviametal:
~ website: www.taviametal.com
~ e-mail: tavia@taviametal.com
~ phone: 434-466-4042
by Claire Goodman on February 22, 2010 · 5 comments
For part 2 of Jennifer’s best-of 2009 I am happy to share this beautiful wedding held in October at the incomparable Clifton. Jennifer (Jennifer Carroll Events) created a subtle yet sparkling event for Kim and Ed with the finest details, textures and colors. In my humble opinion it’s the subtle details that make an event truly unique and expressive and this wedding is a perfect example of Jennifer’s artistry.
The fabulous flowers are by Pat’s Floral Designs and also thanks to Sarah Cramer of Cramer Photo for capturing and sharing the day with us!
Contact information for Jennifer Carroll Events:
~ website: http://www.jennifercarrollevents.com
~ phone: 540-456-6550
~ e-mail: jyetman@jennifercarrollevents.com
~ blog: http://jennifercarrollevents.typepad.com
by Claire Goodman on February 21, 2010 · 2 comments
Today’s show at Keswick Hall had so many wonderful vendors’ displays but, unfortunately I didn’t get photos of each and every one. Hopefully I’ve included everyone in the links section at the end of this post or in Part 1 that I posted earlier this evening. If you didn’t get to attend today’s show I hope that this gives you feel for the experience. Thanks so much to Virginia Bride Magazine for another fantastic event… enjoy!
by Claire Goodman on February 21, 2010 · 3 comments
Today I had a great time strolling around the Greater Virginia Bridal Show at Keswick Hall taking photos and chatting with everyone. Here’s the first of two posts of photos I took today to share with you… I hope you enjoy them! Links to each vendor shown and some that are not shown are at the bottom of the post.
Adam Barnes Photography
Albemarle Vintage Limo's beautiful car out front of Keswick Hall today
Amanda Anthony Photography
Gowns from Becky's Bridal in the fashion show today
Cakes of Art
Classic Party Rentals
Table by Easton Events & Flowers by Pat's Floral Designs
Today I’m so happy to announce that Anita Gupta of Maliha Creations recently launched her beautiful new website and I wanted to be sure you all go over there and check it out. Anita has upgraded her site before but now I have to say that her site is almost as classy as her artistic and delicious cakes (and I’m talking from experience 
) If you can envision it, Anita can create it. Enjoy the beauty!
