Pink Initiative

I got this email from Liene and thought I’d share with all of you:

I am writing on behalf of Pink Initiative, a non-profit organization comprised of wedding industry professionals and private donors dedicated to funding awareness, outreach, education and research for breast cancer. Emilie Sommer, the founder of Pink Initiative and the owner of emilie inc photography is hosting a raffle where the winner will receive $5000 worth of wedding photography coverage good from now until 2012 for their wedding anywhere in the United States. Raffle tickets are $50 each and all proceeds benefit Pink Initiative.

Buy your raffle tickets here.

[image from Pink Initiative]

New York Wedding Workshop

The New York Wedding Workshop – January 31

“How to Hire a Photographer and Videographer”

Saturday, January 31, 2009

10 AM to 12:30 PM

The Gallery at The Prince George Ballroom

15 East 27^th Street, between 5^th and Madison Avenues

Course description: Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of wedding photographers and videographers in New York? Are you wondering how to tell one from the other without calling and meeting each one? Who is right for your wedding and what should you be looking for? Join us for a step-by-step seminar that will take you through the research and selection process for two of the most important vendors you will hire for your wedding day. Learn about film vs. digital, black and white vs. color, flash vs. natural light, candid vs. photojournalistic, discs vs. prints and all the other “buzz words” you are flooded with as you pour over photo and video websites. Also, get tips on negotiating contracts specifically with photographers and videographers to get the best value and to actually walk away with the images you want. This course is well-suited for novice planners as well as brides and grooms. Light breakfast will be served. Call 212.206.0026 or email info@nyweddingworkshop.com before January 25^th to purchase tickets at the discounted price of $30!

Gifts and goodies at the event!

Visit www.nyweddingworkshop.com for more details.

saja Weddings trunk show

We are pleased to announce s a j a Weddings’ premier trunk show!

You are cordially invited to view the bridal and bridesmaid 2009 collection on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009.

To schedule your appointment, please confirm via email to: rsvp@sajainc.com

Bust Craftacular

After the Divine Studio Craft Sale, we grabbed brunch, then headed over the Bust Craftacular…another excellent sale! It was just as crowded as last year, but equally as fun. Saw Tara from Ink+Wit and Julie from Bow+Arrow…both had some great new designs…Tara’s new tea towels are my favorites. Jenny seemed to enjoy the Luchador masks…:)

[images from Brooklyn Bride]

Divine Studio Craft Sale

On Sunday I headed out to the craft fairs with Anne and Jenny…one of my favorites to hit by FAR is the Divine Studio Craft Sale…Jenny bought a FABULOUS necklace that she was complimented on literally the entire day, we got to see familiar faces Rebecca from Moontree Letterpress and Deb from BonbonOiseau, and discovered Kristen Aronsson, who made those amazing leather peacock hairclips above. Next Christmas, keep your eyes open for announcements about this sale, because its definitely worth checking out.

[images from Brooklyn Bride]