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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6.12.2014

Getting to Know Your Handpicked Vendors | Tiffany Luc Photography




The Who: Tiffany Luc, Photographer


The Deets: “Tiffany Luc is a love-loving wedding photographer located in Akron, OH, while serving all of Northeast Ohio and beyond. Her approach to weddings is based on a solid relationship, ensuring that she will know her couples well enough to anticipate the candid moments that make up their favorite images. Tiffany’s fresh style appeals to even the trendiest bride while remaining classic enough to be cherished for a lifetime."



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Brand New Styling Suite!

We are completely thrilled to announce that Handpicked will incorporate a Styling Suite to the event this year! The Styling Suite is new to the event and will allow you to browse, buy and take home accessories right then and there! So far, our confirmed vendors are Something White - A Bridal Boutique, Susie Kay's Keepsake Brooch Bouquets, The Mantilla Company and The Wandering Wardrobe! We cannot wait and hope that you agree! Handpicked will be here sooner than you think so get ready and get excited!!! :-)

6.11.2014

Getting to Know Your Handpicked Vendors | Studio Elle Photography

The Who: Renee Cleavenger, Owner and Photographer



The Deets:  Studio Elle Photography loves everything about photography & weddings! They truly enjoy being able to capture such important, meaningful moments and to be a part of each couples wedding day. We are genuinely excited to get to know their brides & grooms and help them relive their wedding day through their photos! Studio Elle enjoys to incorporate film into their photography for an authentic, fine-art quality. We believe in creating a wonderful experience for our clients, helping them through the photography process from start to finish. Photography has taught us to find beauty in just about everything, which is what we love most about being artists!


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6.10.2014

Getting to Know Your Handpicked Vendors | Sitting Pretty Linens


The Who: Amanda and Jeramy, owners of Sitting Pretty Linens



The Deets: With over 15 years of experience in the chair cover and specialty linen rental field, Sitting Pretty Linens prides themselves on not only their wide selection of products but also the quality of products and services provided. Sitting Pretty Linens is located in Akron and services Akron, Canton, Cleveland and surrounding areas. Sitting Pretty Linens is the premier Northeast Ohio full-service chair cover and specialty linen rental company that would be delighted and honored to take part in your special day! Sitting Pretty Linens offers top-notch customer service from your first call to your final detail, allowing you to relax and enjoy your event with confidence that the full-service staff will deliver. They take the utmost pride in their rental products which are all laundered, pressed and processed on-site by their qualified, professional laundry staff. Sitting Pretty Linens is a family-owned and operated business with an ever-expanding, extensive inventory consisting of chair covers, sashes, table linens, overlays, napkins, napkin rings, charger plates, backdrops and up-lighting. Visit their website to view their fabric and event galleries. Contact them to schedule an appointment to visit their showroom in Akron for a personal consultation. Call today to create YOUR vision with Sitting Pretty Linens!


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6.09.2014

Ticket Giveaways!

That's right! Our friends are so excited about Handpicked that they are giving out a few free tickets to some future lucky winners! ;-)

Ticket giveaways are located on A Lovely Little Blog (ending on June 11th), Dancing Lanterns (ending on June 16th) and at Baci Designer (ending on June 18th)! Don't miss out on your chance to win!