HipOrGlam Contest Winners

{Photo By: Cat D. @caatdee}

We still can't get over how successful and wonderful our HipsterGlam Shindig went. Thanks again to everyone that came out to the event. We enjoyed meeting all of you and we hope you all enjoyed as well. We are truly thankful to all our sponsors: Amphora Catering | Soliloquy Bridal Couture | Bash Booths | Bialek's | Cake Panache | Floral by M | Joodie Nguyen Photography | Staccato | and FLOW Blow Dry & Beauty Bar. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so wonderful and turned our vision into a reality. What an awesome night!

Now on to our #HipOrGlam Winners --

Thanks to those that participated in our #hiporglam contest via Instagram, Twitter & Facebook. We loved seeing all your creative hipster, glam, and hipsterglam shots!!

Here are your winners....

Alison Harper via Instagram:  

{ Photo By: @alisonharper_ }



Melissa Jonas via Instagram:

{ Photo By: @melissa_jonas }

 Tyler FitzHugh from Voila Event Studio via Instagram:  

{ Photo By: @voilaeventstudio }

 

  Congratulations to all our winners!!

(Winners: Please PM us your mailing address so that we can send you your lovely prizes!!)

 

 

 

Check out the rest of the pictures from our HipsterGlam Shindig, by #hiporglam via IG, Twitter & Facebook. ENJOY!!

 

 

xoxo,

 

The Sweetface Team

PI Aid Relief

Hi Everyone,

I'm sure those of you who follow our Facebook page has seen our recent posts of the typhoon ravaged areas of the Philippines. Also, many of you know that Sarena and I are Filipino and still have many family members who live there. As soon as I started reading the news releases about the death toll, food and water shortages, and children now orphaned I knew that we needed to step in. 

It's always hard to figure out where to start, but the only thing I knew to do was start taking donations. We have been using our Facebook presence to get the message out and we have started a fundraiser to start collecting anything we can. We will be donating 100% of the funds received to our favorite ministry called International Care Ministries. We chose them because they donate 100% of money received to the area of your choice. There are no administrative fees or other fees that take away from the kind donations. We also chose this ministry, because Sarena had the pleasure of helping them plan a Christmas event here in DC back in 2011. It was a charity event that had children who are part of the program come over from the rural towns in the Philippines come together to put on a Christmas program. It was great, and truly touching to see them and hear their stories. This is the only charity we have thought to give all our donations to. They have headquarters in Manila where they will then organize the resources to send to such towns as Tacloban or Bohol. 

Any help that you can give is greatly appreciated. If you can't donate money, that is ok, just help us spread the word, and share our PI Aid Relief Facebook page on to yours. For more information on how to donate, please visit our Facebook page. 

We truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts that you're even reading this! They need help, and we will do our best to do so. Here are some pictures of some of the hardest hit areas c/o the International Care Ministries blog:

Please let us know if you're interested in donating or helping with anything. 

It is greatly appreciated!

Billowing Bouquets?

Ok, a huge trend that I'm seeing everywhere right now, is the over sized bouquet. Now, I don't really know what to think about this one. Is it considered stylish to carry around something that probably weighs at least five pounds and takes the shine away from your beauty and your dress. On the other hand, having a bouquet that is over the top, showcases your overall unique style that can be seen through a gorgeous arrangement. Also, if you're not planning on spending a ton on floral centerpieces but still want to have flowers incorporated, it's a good way to have a beautiful bouquet. I found some pictures of some larger-than-normal bouquets via Loverly. Let us know what you think!

I do have a take away from this trend and post. I just don't know if it's me. In my opinion, and having been a bride, I don't want anything to take away from my dress or overall look on that day. I also don't want to carry around a massive bouquet . But with that little rant, I must say, that the gorgeousness that comes from beautiful flowers is just amazing. A wedding isn't complete without a bud or two. A bride's bouquet expresses the bride's creativity and sense of style. If you're going for over the top, then this bouquet style is meant for you! These photos are also so beautiful! Is it obvious how much I love flowers? LoL!

xoxo,

Nicole

It's All About the Dress

So, it's true what they say, "It's all about the dress"! It's the one thing that the bride gets for her wedding that fully expresses her style and elegance. When I first thought of buying my dress, my first thought was something with lots of bling, sweetheart neckline, a mermaid style, and something that hugged every inch of my curves. Little did I know, after trying on a few, that I wold go something that I would've never thought. I ended up going with a dropped waist gown covered in lace. It was a straight across neckline, but I had them change it to a sweetheart because I know that was a must have in my dress! There was no bling at all, who would've guessed that haha

Now where did I buy my dream dress? It is from a beautiful boutique in Herndon, Virginia, called Soliloquy Bridal Couture. The owner, Miriam Liggett, is a dear friend of Sweetface's and I could not have imagined getting my dress from any other shop. I was treated so wonderfully, and greeted with with this delicious mango lemonade and an array of sweet treats. I was so nervous finding my wedding gown, but I knew I was in great hands! I tried on several dresses, until I found the one. I had that feeling that you see in movies and on tv. I was speechless and lost my breath by the beauty that I felt when I put on the dress. I felt like a bride. I looked like a bride. It was truly magic. I had my sister, best friend, and mom in the shop with me and I couldn't have asked for a different set of supportive people.

I believe that the overall experience I had with Miriam and her staff made the whole experience that much better. It was so great to feel like a bride and just feel so special in her store. Not to mention, her selection of wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and accessories can't be beat. The style she carries in her shop covers so many different tastes of the modern bride. Everything from embellished mermaid gowns to A-line lace dresses, any bride with any taste can go in there and find her dream dress.

To all of my brides that hire us in the beginning stages of their planning, I always recommend them to go to Soliloquy. It is the only shop I feel 100% comfortable sending my clients to because I know the service that they bring to their guests and clients, and I only want the best for my brides.

If you're a bride looking for a dress, please go here! You will not be disappointed!

Me picking up my dress and having a champagne toast with the most important women in my life!

Snapped some pics of the shop while waiting for the finished product! 

Miriam's accessories are to die for!

More accessories!

Me and Miriam picking up my dress! See my ecstatic face?! I was so happy!

Me with my Handsome Husband in my Soliloquy Bridal Gown!