The perfect summer day, a beautiful couple, breathtaking dĂ©cor, and a crystal blue ocean backdrop…. these are just SOME of the elements of Tessa & Rich’s wedding day. A wedding coordinator herself, Tessa had high expectations for her planner, and I think I delivered 🙂 I was so honored to be a part of this…
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real wedding: sanam & abel 9/1/2013
Sometimes things just all come together perfectly. I meet a bride and right then I know we are going to make magic together. From my first meeting with Sanam I knew her and I were not only meant to work together, but meant to be friends long after her wedding as well! Working with the…
my favorite things: mirror details
Looking for a little “wow” factor in your decor? Oh, what a little shine can bring! One of my favorite things to see at an event is mirror details. Clean and modern, yet feminine, this touch can really add something special to your set up. For a few weddings this year, rather than escort cards, we had…
real wedding: kim & steve 5/3/2013
My first wedding in May was truly stunning, made even more special because of the amazing couple that I got to know in the planning process! A referral from a past couple, Kim and Steve came to me with a clear vision of what they wanted for their celebration and I was excited to join them…
maggie sottero fall/spring collection
Greetings friends! It’s time…. time for my spring brides to start shopping for their wedding gowns! One of the most popular dress designers, and one of my favorites, is Maggie Sottero. Her dresses are beautiful, well made, and do not cost a fortune. Every season I am excited to see her new styles, knowing I’ll…
my favorite things: french macarons
One of my favorite desserts has always been the macaron. Colorful and light, these yummy treats all a hit right now in the world of weddings! Dont want a traditional wedding cake? Why not showcase a macaron tower?! So fun and grand. You’ll definitely get that “wow” factor! Looking for the perfect sweet favor? A box or adorable…
my favorite things: white phalaenopsis orchids
At recent appointment with a florist with one of my beautiful spring brides, she was asked what her favorite flower was and she said “Phalaenopsis orchids”! I smiled instantly, a woman after my own heart! I love all orchids, but the Phalaenopsis Orchid is one of the most amazing flowers in my opinion! I just…
real wedding: nicole & mark 12/30/12
A fabulous couple from New York + The Ritz-Carlton Hotel + AMAZING decor + a fun group of wedding guests =the perfect wedding day for Nicole and Mark! This was the last wedding of 2012 for me, and I was excited to end the year on such a high note with such a great couple!…
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! 🙂 The bride and groom live in Las Vegas, NV. They choose hotel Maya for the view and for the…
real wedding: lisa & michael 10/6/12
I remember exactly when we met…. it was a bridal show in Newport Beach in January of ’12. I talked to so many brides that day, but this one, Lisa, really stuck out to me. She was so sweet, and her family was just as great. We chatted about her wedding, a little about her…
real wedding: diane and christopher 10/13/2012
The perfect New York couple, an A-Team of vendors, a beautiful location, perfect weather, and fun wedding guests….. Diane and Chris’s wedding was sheer perfection on every level. With the bride and groom on the other side of the country, I met with Kathy, the mother of the bride, and we jumped into planning and organizing!…
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