11.28.2015

2015 Holiday Shop is LIVE!

You can now shop our curated, custom collection of prints, paper goods and more for the holidays and your home direct from Baci's site by clicking the "Holiday Shop" tab at the top of the page!






Please note:  Orders for personalized designs like holiday cards and return address stamps must be placed by December 8th.  All other orders should be placed by December 14th to arrive in time for Christmas.

Email us - info@bacidesigner.com - for custom inquiries!

4.07.2015

We've Been Featured!!!

Well, if you haven't already heard our exciting news, please allow me to shout it at the top of my lungs again :) WE'VE BEEN FEATURED ON WEDDING CHICKS!!!!! That's right! Our 2014 Handpicked Bridal Event photos were displayed on their blog last month, and we are thrilled! If you couldn't already tell ;)

This is a huge accomplishment for our team and has given us that extra boost for this years event coming up on May 1st. We hope you all are ready for some more beautiful wedding designs! After you've checked out our feature, be sure to head on over to the Handpicked page and get your tickets!




Who Doesn't Love a Handpicked Ticket Giveaway?!


We can't wait for Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event and we want you to be there!

Here's a little snippet about the event: "Join us for a completely unique bridal show experience bringing the Inspirational Wedding Trends we all adore right here to you in the Midwest! We've Handpicked the best vendors in the area and brought them together for one night of Styled Bridal Goodness. Come out and witness this Exclusive Vendor Collection and begin planning your truly fabulous event!"

There you have it- the most unique wedding event of the season! We know it'll be a blast, and we're so sure we're giving away two FREE tickets! Yes, that's right. Two free tickets. It's easy to enter this giveaway too!

Here's all you have to do:
 1) Go like the Handpicked Facebook page here
 2) Go like the Baci Designer Facebook page here
 3) Share this post from the Handpicked Facebook Page and Tag someone that you think would want      to enter the giveaway
 4) Comment on this post letting us know you completed the above three steps

That's it! Complete these simple steps and you could win two free tickets for yourself, your fiancé, your mother, your friend, or whomever else you'd like to bring to dance the night away while meeting fabulous wedding vendors.

This giveaway ends on Friday, April 17th at 11:59 PM. Winners will be announced the following Monday.

For more information about Handpicked check out their website, and you can always purchase advance tickets here.

3.19.2015

2015 Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event Info


Hello our lovely followers! 2015 Handpicked is completely underway and we could not be more excited here at Baci Designer for what is to come! Here is a little peak at what our theme and inspiration is for this year's completely unique event, as well as some details to get your excitement growing! For far more info and excitement make sure to go to our Handpicked Blog to keep up to date!
The Details:
- Friday, May 1st 2015
- Open House Style from 5:30PM until 9:00PM
- MOCA - The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106

Ticket Information:
- $20 Advance Purchase Tickets - They can be purchased here!
- $25 Tickets at the Door the Day of the Event {Cash + Credit Card Accepted}
- Ticket Purchase Includes Access to Handpicked, MOCA Gallery Access from 5:30 - 6:30PM, Two Drink Tickets, Tasty Bites and a Handpicked Guest Favor
- A portion from each ticket sold will be used to support Brides Across America, a non-profit charity making military bride’s dreams come true by providing them with a free wedding gown.

Also, some of our fabulous vendors from last year will be returning such as The Wandering Wardrobe, Bittersweets {and of course ourselves ;) } so here are some pictures from the fun they brought last year that you can look forward to!



xoxo
-intern Jordan

3.16.2015

2014 Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event

As we're vamping up for Handpicked 2015, we thought we would look back on last year's event :)  Many of the wonderful vendors at the first Handpicked, returned with more gorgeousness. And we were also so happy to have several new vendors jump on board. Together, we created a beautiful, whimsical evening for our guests. Complete with food, music, photo booths, snow cones, and bonfires!

Hine's Hill Conference Center provided the setting for our beautiful outdoor event last summer. The space is filled with trees surrounding a gorgeous stone building and a small barn for an intimate reception. It was a great place for our guests to come see, taste, and hear all of the amazing offerings that our local, Northeast Ohio vendors have in store. Check out the amazing photos by Lauren Gabrielle Photography, Studio Elle Photography, and Tiffany Luc Photography!














For more pictures of this event, check out our Facebook album :)

Handpicked 2014 Vendor List:

Event Styling and Custom Stationery by Baci Designer
Desserts by Bittersweet's Chocolate and Pastry, Peace, Love and Little Donuts of Westpark, SweetieFry
Floral by Blush Custom Weddings
Vintage Rentals by Borrow Vintage + Eclectic Rentals LLC
Rentals by China Cupboard
Photobooth by Good Vibrations Special Event DJs & Entertainment
Location at Hines Hill { Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park}
Photography by Lauren Gabrielle Photography, Studio Elle Photography, Tiffany Luc Photography
Makeup by MKleinmanArtistry
Wedding Planning by Oak & Honey Events, Pretty Miss Events
Videography by RAD cinematographer
Linen Rental by Sitting Pretty Linens
MC, DJ and Event Lighting by Something New Entertainment
Gown Fittings by Something White, A Bridal Boutique
Bridal Accessories by Susie Kays Keepsake Brooch Bouquets, The Mantilla Company
Catering by Totally Cooked Catering
Bridal Event Fashion by The Wandering Wardrobe

3.02.2015

Boutique Bridal Bazaar 2015

Hey all! We're super excited to finally show you what we displayed at this year's Boutique Bridal Bazaar! Our goal was to think outside of the box and go in a totally different direction than we've ever gone before. I think we accomplished that ;)

Stylist, Brigit, took the bull by the horns with this project and really wowed us all! She incorporated the color palette, designed by Amanda, to create a whole new look. "I would describe it as romantic, elegant, warm, glamour", says Brigit. See for yourselves :)


Here is the original inspiration board that we used to draw ideas from. Now watch it come to life!

Oxblood has been named THE wedding color of 2015. We also have a deep love for gold that we like to incorporate whenever possible. Brigit put her vinyl and calligraphy skills to work to create these amazingly beautiful plates for the sweetheart table.


To achieve that glamorous, 1920s feeling, we added things such as this adorable bar cart, crystal liquor decanters, and champagne favors.

 
This gold sequin table cloth, by L'Nique, was a major draw in for many of the brides passing by. It added that extra texture and glam to the space that really made it pop! It also paired fabulously with those amazing gold-backed chairs furnished by Event Source.
 
 
Perhaps our most impressive feature was this amazing marquee backdrop! It was definitely a major focal point of the entire room. The lighting on this backdrop was the key to achieving that warm feeling we were going for. It also served as a brilliant display for some of our stationery :) Thanks Molly Taylor Designs for the gorgeous garland and floral!
 
 
So proud of this team for all we have accomplished in the 2015 thus far! And the year has only just begun ;)
 
 

1.25.2015

DEADLINE EXTENDED!! It's that time again! We're hiring an intern!



If you've always found yourself interested in all the beautiful things that are part of the wedding industry this is the right place for you.  We pride ourselves on being incredibly "coastal" with our creations and our small business thinking - we'd love to have you along for the ride!

Here's the breakdown:

1} This is an unpaid internship. However, the interns will be reimbursed for any Baci-related driving done with their own personal vehicles (prepare yourself - there are a lot of errands to run in preparation for Handpicked!).

2} This position will require presence in both Baci's home studio (in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) and at assistant stylist Brigit's home (in Akron, Ohio.) Approximately 1 day a week at each location with some satellite work from your home (and some late night crafting) depending on the current work load.

3} We are interested in a graphic design intern - The intern will be responsible for creating many of the Handpicked graphics and stationery pieces. You will get to be a part of our daily business and learn the in's and out's of how Baci works, as well!

4} The position will begin the week of February 2nd February 16th and run until the beginning of May. The deadline for application is Friday, January 23rd Monday, February 2nd. That week we will begin contacting candidates we are interested in to schedule interviews.

5} We are looking for someone who's fun and easy to work with who also has the following qualities:

An Independent Worker - We cherish the time spent teaching our interns, but we also have to get things accomplished ;o)
An Organization Nerd - Putting together an event like Handpicked while maintaining regular business requires loads of organization.
A Creative and Crafty Soul - We love out of the box thinkers who can create right alongside Martha!
A Social Networking Guru - Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon, Google+, Pinterest, Instagram - you name it, we use it and you'll be expected to ;o)
A Google Applications Expert - We use Google to run pretty much everything around here.
A Practiced Blogger User and Well-executed Writer - You will be expected to come up with unique and well-written blog posts throughout the duration of the internship.
A Skilled InDesign/Illustrator/PhotoShop Artist - These are incredibly important in Baci's studio.  We aren't saying you have to be a genius in all Adobe design products, but having a working knowledge of them is incredibly important.
*An Outgoing Personality - Wall flowers not need apply!  This environment is fast and fun - the more energetic and confident you are, the more you will benefit from it.  You'll be calling up local businesses searching for specific design elements, stopping in coffee shops to hang promotional fliers, chatting it up with brides-to-be and mingling with some of the most talented vendors in the area - all in a day's work :o)  You will be on a new adventure every day, so being up for a challenge is a definite bonus!

And a few more "musts":
Must LOVE Weddings!!
Must spell stationery correctly - Look it up if you're not sure. I promise I won't even finish reading your resume if you don't.
Must love Morris the Cat - This cat loves to test our interns, but they always end up loving one another by the end of the semester!
Must be able to deal with the random happenings of parents with a toddler and baby - Our little guys won't be working alongside us often, but the life of working parents is never dull, lol!
Must provide own reliable transportation and laptop computer

If you feel like we were just describing you (it's like we're in your brain, right?!?!) and you're interested in applying for Baci's 2015 Spring Internship - please send your resume and cover letter to info@bacidesigner.com with the subject line "2015 Spring Intern" by the end of the day Friday, January 23rd.

Please feel free to share this posting as well!  Thanks, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

1.07.2015

Baci Designs | Custom Wedding Stationery - Supa Fresh Bridal Show {Lakewood, Ohio}

With bridal show season in full swing and a fun trip to the Boutique Bridal Bazaar this upcoming weekend, we thought we'd take a step back in time and show you some of our favorite images Lane Baldwin Photography captured of our stationery created for last year's Supa Fresh Bridal Show!  The inspiration was Neon Modern Aztec and it was SO much fun taking a step away from the norm to put together this suite and coordinating stationery pieces.  The full design and styling for Supa Fresh was out of this world - check out the Facebook Album to sneak a peek!




 
 





7.02.2014

Baci Designs | Collected 2014 with Mallory + Justin Photography {Waynesburg, Ohio}

We were thrilled when Mallory of Mallory + Justin asked us to be a part of their unique Collected Non-traditional Styled Shoot!  Having the opportunity to let our creative juices flow with freedom always results in some serious prettiness :)  Here are a few of the images captured by Mallory herself. . . with a little behind the scenes bonus of a very pregnant Amanda!
 




 











6.26.2014

2014 Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event is Here!!


Today's the big day!!!  We're beyond thrilled to see everything come together today for our amazing Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event!  If you don't already have tickets - hurry, run - they're almost gone!

Hop on over to the Handpicked Blog for a full run down of awesomeness!  We hope to see you there!

Thursday, June 26th
Open House Style from 6:30PM until 10:00PM
Hines Hill -1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264

6.19.2014

And The Winner Is....




Congratulations to Sarah Greene for winning a pair of tickets to this year's Handpicked Event!! We are so excited for you! Please send your contact information to info@handpickedevent.com. We look forward to seeing you next week!

6.04.2014

It's Handpicked Ticket Giveaway Time!!



We can't wait for Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event and we want you to be there!

Here's a little snippet about the event:

"Join us for a completely unique bridal show experience bringing the Inspirational Wedding Trends we all adore right here to you in the Midwest! We've Handpicked the best vendors in the area and brought them together for one night of Styled Bridal Goodness. Come out and witness this Exclusive Vendor Collection and begin planning your truly fabulous event!"

There you have it- the most unique wedding event of the season! We know it'll be a blast, and we're so sure we're giving away two free tickets! Yes, that's right. Two free tickets. It's easy to enter this giveaway too! Here's all you have to do:

1) Go like the Handpicked Facebook page here
2) Go like the Baci Designer Facebook page here
3) Comment on this post letting us know you completed the above two steps

That's it! Complete these simple steps and you could win two free tickets for yourself, your fiancĂ©, your mother, your friend, or whomever else you'd like to bring to dance the night away while meeting fabulous wedding vendors. This giveaway ends on Wednesday, June 18th at 11:59 PM. Winners will be announced the following Monday.

For more information about Handpicked check out their website, and you can always purchase advance tickets here.

5.28.2014

A Peek at Handpicked 2014

Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event
- A Bridal Show Meets Styled Shoot Creation by Baci Designer - 

Join us for a completely unique bridal show experience bringing the Inspirational Wedding Trends we all adore right here to you in the Midwest! We've Handpicked the best vendors in the area and brought them together for one night of Styled Bridal Goodness. Come out and witness this Exclusive Vendor Collection and begin planning your truly fabulous event! Take a peek at this year's gorgeous inspiration!



What to Expect:
- Unbelievably Gorgeous and Inspirational Details
- Signature Cocktails, Delish Appetizers and a To-die-for Dessert Bar
- A Packed Dance Floor
- Some of the Nicest and Most Talented Local Vendors {You'll wish they were your friends!}
- Dress Fittings, Eye Demos, and Wedding Hair Consultations
- Q+A with several Wedding Vendors
- A Great Gift to Take Home with You at the End of the Night!

The Details:
- Thursday, June 26th 2014
- Open House Style from 6:30PM until 10:00PM
- Hines Hill -1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264

Ticket Information: 
- $20 Advance Purchase Tickets - Purchase Here!
- $25 Tickets at the Door the Day of the Event {Cash + Credit Card Accepted}
- Ticket Purchase Includes Access to Handpicked, Two Drink Tickets, Tasty Bites and a Handpicked Guest Favor
- A portion from each ticket sold will be used to support Brides Across America, a non-profit charity making military bride’s dreams come true by providing them with a free wedding gown.

Participating Vendor Information:
- Check out our Handpicked Vendors Page!
- Interested in being a vendor? Please fill out this form to be considered!

Not currently planning a wedding? You're still totally bound to have a fabulous time!!

Still have questions? Shoot us an email {info@handpickedevent.com}!

xoxo
- Amanda, Jami, Ilario, Caitlin, Alyssa + Brigit  {The Baci Designer Team}

P.S.  Use and follow hashtag #handpicked2014 before, during and after the event to see all the Handpicked awesomeness! 

5.20.2014

2014 Update for Potential Clients

Time is flying by!  Baci's second annual Handpicked Bridal Event will be here before we know it (June 26th at Hines Hill!!) and Baby C #2 will arrive just one short month after that - things can slow down any time now ;o)  In order to prepare for all of this goodness and simultaneously work through our busiest time of the year, we will temporarily closing our Production Calendar as of June 1st.  Meaning, we will be not be taking on new clients after the first of the month.

We are also fully booked through the Fall of this year (yay!!).  Here's a detailed view of what we're scheduling for now:

Wedding Clients
Custom Wedding Stationery (Save the Dates and Invitation Suites)
Now booking clients with wedding dates in March/April 2015 and beyond.

Custom Wedding Day-of Stationery
Now booking clients with wedding dates in December 2014/January 2015 and beyond.

Wedding Design
Now booking clients with wedding dates in March/April 2015 and beyond.

Non-wedding Clients
Personal Stationery (Note cards, holiday greetings, etc.)
Now scheduling completion for October 2014 and beyond.

Event Stationery
Now booking clients with events for October 2014 and beyond.

Event Design
Now booking clients with events for October 2014 and beyond

I will be taking Maternity Leave beginning Saturday, July 12th and will not fully return to work until Monday, October 20th.  While I will be working with current clients during my leave, I will not take on new jobs until I return in October.  That just means if you aren't on the calendar before June 1st, you'll unfortunately have to wait until October.  While we hate to turn away amazing potential clients (which we know you all are!!), we want to make sure we have the time and energy to dedicate to all of the fabulous people we already have on our Production Calendar :o)

If your date fall outside of the dates above, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.  It's possible, after knowing more about your request, that we could squeeze you in!

Thanks so much for being with us on this wonderful journey!

xoxo
Amanda

4.01.2014

Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event 2014 - Coming This Summer!!

We are thrilled to officially announce Handpicked | A Different Kind of Bridal Event will be coming back for round two this summer!!  The Bridal Show Meets Styled Shoot Creation was wildly successful last winter so we couldn't pass up another opportunity to host such a wonderful gathering for local brides, grooms and vendors :o)

You'll see a completely different look this time around, as well as a totally different season setting, but the inspirational details, yummy food and drinks, amazing vendors and fun times will still be present :o)  Check out the fab video and some of our favorite images from last year's event to get a taste of the awesomeness!  We hope to see you there!  Stay tuned for more details to come soon!


Images by Carman & Pugh Photography

Images by Dennis Crider Photography