Showing posts with label Northeast Ohio wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Northeast Ohio wedding. Show all posts

6.17.2014

Hines Hill | Handpicked Venue Highlight

We're thrilled to be hosting Handpicked at Hines Hill this year - it's an incredibly unique venue that we are thrilled to help show off!  Learn a little bit more about the history of the space with a venue highlight from Brittany, the Hines Hill Event Coordinator! 
Photo Courtesy of Lindsey Beckwith Photography

Hines Hill is a truly rustic setting nestled in our Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  There are many unique features and buildings to enjoy for all types of special events.  The entire campus was built before 1900 and was originally owned by the Jaite Family of Jaite Packaging.  After a series of other owners, Bobby Gioia purchased the property in the 1970s and began reconstruction.  Being a demolition contractor, he was able to take pieces of other buildings and create the beautiful patchwork that we now call the Hines Hill Campus today.  You can see pieces from all over Cleveland including the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Case Western Reserve Infirmary, and the original East Tech High School. 

The Hines Hill Conference Center is an 1800's bank barn hosting many original architectural features as well as beautiful updated woodwork and stained glass windows.  Your guests will be transported to a simpler time while still enjoying modern amenities such as plumbing and WiFi.  The Stone Cottage will take your breath away with its charming features and architectural delights.  It was the original chicken coop on the property, but has certainly transformed.  With lush woodwork, a fireplace, and two stone patios, your guests will feel cozy and comfortable year-round. The Hines Hill Campus is located just seconds away from the towpath, and minutes from park landmarks such as Boston Store and Brandywine Falls.

We look forward to sharing our space at Handpicked, and are excited for you to be able to enjoy one of Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Extraordinary Spaces.

6.13.2014

Getting to Know Your Handpicked Vendors | Something White, A Bridal Boutique


The Who: Rebecca and Karin of Something White



The Deets: Something White, a bridal boutique in Northeast Ohio, offers a curated selection of couture wedding gowns with styles ranging from rustic and whimsical to modern and preppy, plus fabulous jewelry finds, stylish bridesmaid dresses, and more! Something White is also the host of the Boutique Bridal Bazaar, an annual avant-garde bridal fair in the Cleveland area.


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5.29.2014

Getting to Know Your Handpicked Host | Baci Designer

The Who:  Amanda Cursaro, Stationery and Event Designer.  You might also see Ilario - my hubby and Baci's technology guru, Jami - my sister and Assistant Stylist, Caitlin - Baci's Assistant Stylist, Brigit - Baci's Styling Intern and Alyssa - Baci's Graphic Design Intern :o)




The What:  I love making things pretty, it's as simple as that :o)  It all started with my own wedding, almost seven years ago (Wow, how did that happen??), when my passion for beautiful paper pieces and a personalized wedding style evolved into what is know today as Baci Designer.  I love getting to know my clients on a personal level and creating a wedding design that perfectly reflects them.  I also adore getting to work with so many other talented individuals in the industry!





In my down time (Down time?  What's that, lol!), I enjoy reading magazines and watching the latest movie snuggled on the couch with my hubby, our giant cat Morris and our little man, Greyson.  We are expecting Baby #2 in late July and are thrilled to be adding to our family!

The Why:  Since moving back to Northeast Ohio from Charlotte, North Carolina in 2008, I've felt the local area deserved more - more credit for the presence of truly talented wedding vendors who believe that each wedding should be unique to the couple getting married and not just what is expected of them.  The vendors who aren't "wedding factories", but instead believe in thinking outside of the box for each and every event.  Handpicked is here to showcase those fabulous vendors!

One of my favorite images from 2013 Handpicked by Lauren Gabrielle Photography: