real wedding: emily & chris 8/25/13

It’s been a few months my friends….. a few busy months! Wedding season is in full swing, and I am adjusting to life as a new working mommy (I had a baby in February for those of you who didn’t know! ) I am Still playing catch up with my 2013 weddings….. so excited to…

feature in oc bride magazine!

I am thrilled to report that we have again been featured in OC Bride Magazine! http://www.ocbridemag.com/ One of our favorite weddings of this season, Jayme and Ryan at Angel Stadium, was featured in the fall edition of the magazine! Take a look at the spread below! Thank you OC Bride! We love seeing our weddings…

trend alert: little showstoppers

To have children, or not to have children at your wedding is ALWAYS a topic of conversation! Some brides love the idea of the little ones joining in the wedding festivities, other brides dream of a child-free adult celebration. But, regardless of your views on children as guests at your event, I think we can…

real wedding: kristy & enrique 10/11/12

Thursday, 10/11/12! What a fun day to have a wedding! Kristy and Enrique said “I Do” at the beautiful Hotel Maya in Long Beach. I love working at Maya, always feels like home to me! šŸ™‚ The bride and groom live in Las Vegas, NV. They choose hotel Maya for the view and for the…

sofreh focus

Hands down, Persian weddings are some of my favorite events to coordinate! The celebrations are always amazing! Guests arrive decked out in evening wear, EVERYONE is dancing all night, and the decor is always beautiful! I’veĀ been blessed to have worked with so many Persian brides, and they all have been such a pleasure to work…

“toast to the coast”

I truly believe that we live in one of the most beautiful states in the United States ofĀ America. California offers a little something for everyone, whether you are looking for the mountains, the valleys, or my favorite, the beaches. Bride and Bloom Magazine published a great article in their Fall/Winter 2011 Edition called “Toast to…

creative signage

Do you get lost easily when you are on your way to a wedding? Pull up to a big hotel or wedding venue and wonder “Okay, now where is the wedding?!” Where do I park? How far do I have to walk in these new heels? Just me? Well since I am ALWAYS the one…

“it’s like rain… on your wedding day”

Does anyone else remember that AlanisĀ Morissette song “Ironic”? I can pretty much word for word remember the chorus: “It’s like rain on your wedding day It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take Who would’ve thought… it figures” Rain on your wedding day is one of…

not your typical seat!

Ceremony seating…. pretty basic right? Ā Most brides use the white folding chairs that are provided from their venue, or to be “fancy”, they spring for theĀ chiavariĀ chairs. But are those the only options? Unique ceremony seating is everywhere right now, and I think it’s fantastic. What a way to surprise and impress your guests upon arrival!…