Thursday, August 30, 2012

Giveaway!!!

Hi bloggers! As mentioned in my last blog post I am a giddy girl excitedly starting a new venture as a wedding/event consultant. I recently created a Facebook page to spread the word. In it's first few weeks 109 people have already clicked that cute little 'Like' button and I couldn't be more flattered or excited.

To thank all of the sweet people who have decided to like my page I am hosting Sparkles & Charm's first giveaway! The prize is a birthday themed gift hand crafted by yours truly!

A drawing to determine the winner will be held on Saturday, September 1st. Saturday my husband is turning 31. In honor of his birthday I am naming not one but TWO winners!

Want to enter?! Here's what you do:

1. Head on over to Sparkles & Charm's Facebook page. *click here*
2. Find the giveaway photo posted under 'Wall Photos' (pictured below)
3. Follow the instructions



Easy right?!

An extra entry will be given to those who are subscribers of this blog. Just be sure to write an additional comment : "Subcribed".

Good luck everyone!


Sunday, August 26, 2012

New Adventure!

As I mentioned in my last post (found here) there are some exciting things going on in our household. The last few months have been busy but fun. Since our wedding I have been pleasantly surprised with compliments on the decor from our big day and have received requests from friends and coworkers to assist in planning and crafting items for other weddings and parties. These requests have left me beyond flattered and utterly excited!

I think I have found my calling!

Sparkles & Cheaterpants the blog will slowly be making its transition into Sparkles & Charm Wedding & Event Planning!

It is definitely in the beginning stages but I'm excited for this new business venture!

Be sure to check me out at the Sparkles & Charm Facebook page!

More details coming soon!


Thursday, August 23, 2012

Our Wedding Video

Hello to all of my readers out there...the ones that are still left! I haven't forgotten about you or this wonderful blog of mine that kept me sane throughout the whole wedding planning process. Things have been crazy these first three months of marriage and I have been moving non-stop. Don't worry, its's all been an exciting, good, crazy....nothing bad. There are some fun things happening in the Chapman household which I'll reveal a little later. (No, it's not a baby.)

In the meantime, I am excited to say that in addition to some beautfiul pictures captured by our amazing photographers over at Van's Studio of Photography (featured in a little sneak peek in this post), we have also received the highlights reel of our wedding day from our videographer, Ahwahnee Films!

You might remember from a previous post (here) that we were looking around for a videographer. Then last summer we discovered work from Ahwahnee Films (read in this post) and in November we decided to hire them to film our big day (read about it here).

From the first time Zac and I met Aaron at Starbuck's we became excited about our choice to hire a videographer. Aaron seemed laid back but professional. He was clearly passionate about his work and really wanted to get to know the two of us as a couple before showing up the venue on the our wedding day.

In addition to filming our wedding, Aaron and his filming partner Kevin were also able to capture our rehearsal at our venue, Wolf Lakes Park, and our fiesta themed rehearsal dinner at our home the night before the wedding.

The next day they arrived bright and early and filmed all the fun until Zac and I left the wedding reception late that night. They were with my girls and me as we rode to the venue in a gorgeous Jaguar Limo from Royal Coach Limousine (read in this post), spent the afternoon with Zac and his groomsmen at a local brewhouse and restaurant and of course caught all of the beautiful moments of our ceremony and fun times during our reception.

I have watched this highlights reel more times than I can count and I tear up every time. (Yes, there may have been an ugly cry here and there on days that I was extra emotional.) We couldn't be happier with this 10 minute and 48 second summary of the day that we became husband and wife.

I hope you all enjoy! (Be sure to buffer before watching!)


Cristina+Zac Highlights from Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) on Vimeo.