Julie from Elysium writes: “Wow – what a gorgeous event we filmed on Sunday! Everything was perfect for Gina & Ryan’s big day thanks to an incredible team of vendors and all of Gina’s hard work that she put in during the planning process. The Four Seasons is a beautiful property in Carlsbad and the weather was absolutely perfect. Everyone enjoyed the day and partied non-stop until the last dance! Sunny from White Lilac did a gorgeous job on the florals – one of my favorite color combos ever – pink and eggplant! Rabbi Rosenberg was there to officiate and he always does a great job, and of course we loved working with the fabulous Aaron Delesie and his wife Jen for photos. Having a great photographer always makes it easier for us to get great footage! Congrats Gina & Ryan and have fun on your amazing honeymoon!!”

I didn’t get to work with Gina direct, but saw that she got the framed glass for the ketubah, which was so cool and functional. Saw it for the first time in April for another Jewish wedding.

I got inspired to find great hairpieces after seeing Alissa Milano’s crystal head band and wanted to find more hair accessories that were fantastic. Lucky for me, I found the cutest hairpieces and accessories by ban.do! Ban.do’s accessories are absolutely wonderful for adding style to your look. The different creations designed by ban.do owners, Jen & Jamie, have been featured all over the press in magazines such as U.S. Weekly, People, Instyle Weddings, Modern Bride, Lucky, 944, and the list continues. I can see why ban.do’s looks have been featured all over the press! I have more love for ban.do since they have accessories specially made for brides. Their pieces can also be custom made to the client if you are looking for an exact look. Ban.do’s studio is located in Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles, but you can also check out their website to place your order.

Have fun browsing the different pieces at www.shopbando.com

I always love our local designers of Orange County. I found this designer down at the Huntington Beach Street Fair and was very impressed by his work. Designer Robert Palazzolo makes hand-crafted jewelry made from precious & semi-precious gemstones from around the world. RJP Designs is, “distinguished by its rare stones and exceptional style. Robert’s designs focus on the natural radiant beauty of the material he selects for each objet d’ art.” Currently, Robert is incorporating various gemstones from exotic places like Siberia, Brazil, Thailand and Afghanistan. RJP Designs selection of jewelry pieces are great options as gifts to your bridal party. You can find RJP Designs all over Orange County, with an impressive selection of the collection at The Colony Company in Laguna Beach, along with appearances at the HB Street Fair.

Check out RJP Designs website at www.robertpalazzolo.com to view updated jewelry pieces.

Stephanie and Samuel are getting married this fall. For someone that does not love taking photos, they sure do well in front of the camera. Thanks Victor for making them so comfortable..I always recommend that every couple if possible, to try to include in their budget the opportunity to take engagement session, which serves 2 purposes. Documentation professionally done of you as a couple before marriage, which will probably never happen as babies are the focus later on. And secondly, spending time with your photographer before the wedding day, so they you can get to know him or her and visa versa. There is always a better side for everyone!

Photos courtesy of Victor Sizemore www.vcsphoto.com

You saw the details couple weeks back, now here is the adorable couple with photos from ceremony at Resort at Pelican Hill. Cherry blossoms in July? Can it be…..yes, White Lilac fabricated the trees for the wedding.  They were light airy, spring feeling but perfectly suited for a warm July day.  What was great about them, was that they were white and not pink toned to make the ceremony and ballroom look crisp and clean.    We were lucky it was a cool weekend, as Jody ad Pierre had a traditional Catholic ceremony with mass outdoors and communion for all guest in attendance.

Hoffman writes: Now it’s time to introduce the couple! How does a sweet Michigan girl meet a sun-drenched boy from Laguna Beach? It is an unlikely meeting, but a perfect one. Jody and Pierre met several years ago while enrolled in the MBA program at USC and have been a wonderful couple ever since. Pierre looks so slick, but is definitely a comedian. Jody can usually be found giggling in the background! They are so cute together and their scores of friends give them nothing but encouragement all day.

Photos courtesy of Hoffmann Photography: www.hoffmannphotographer.com

Here is a great wedding gift idea found by one of our brides that is both memorable and meaningful! The creators of Mazel Tov Glass came up with a great idea of saving the broken glass shards broken during a Jewish Wedding Ceremony. First you pick out the wedding glass that you would like to use in your ceremony, and then you send in the broken shards of glass. The glass shards are saved and re-used to create a new Mazel Tov Glass Heirloom Vase. The beautiful vase can then be enjoyed by the married couple. The gift is a wonderful keepsake of their wedding ceremony that can be cherished forever. Customize your wedding glass heirloom by choosing from the different colors and shapes off of the Mazel Tov Glass website.

Check out www.moveltovglass.com to learn more about these custom creations & see some of the beautiful vases.

I heard about the On Que Style boutique and thought it was absolutely perfect for the blog. On Que Style is a great boutique in Corona Del Mar that sells the hottest fashions at discounted prices. It’s pretty much a consignment store with all fabulous designer apparel. On Que Style is the epitome of beautiful clothing and accessories displayed in a creative way. It’s like stepping into a wonderful closet of clothes, shoes, handbags, and jewelry! The ladies who work there are also fabulous stylists and can help you find the perfect outfit for that special occasion. Another fab thing about On Que Style is their upcoming events. In the past they have done Fendi and Emillo Pucci trunk shows, fashion luncheons, and magazine launches to name a few. If you love shopping and want a great style experience check out this boutique!  Who knows they might have just the right outfit you need for a bridal shower, bachlorette party, or rehersal dinner!
www.onquestyle.com

POP Champagne & Dessert Bar is a great spot for a celebration, girls night out, date, or just a social gathering. Located in Old Town Pasadena, POP Champagne & Dessert Bar has a unique menu from your traditional restaurant/bar. Specializing in their champagnes and desserts the selection is sure to please any novices and connoisseurs alike. A few of the impressive desserts include the cheesecake trio of brown butter, pistachio & goat cheese cheesecake, roasted lavender strawberries, and vanilla crème brǔlée. POP is open for brunch and dinner and has live music on Sunday nights. Visit this cute champagne and dessert bar if you are looking for a sweet venue.

www.popchampagnebar.com

Just a fun little accessory I found for the newlyweds. Layla Grace who makes such amazing accessories for babies and children has other personalized accessories that are just too cute. I came across these personalized mousepads off of her website and thought they would be great for our couples. Just a fun accessory to jazz up your computer! Her website is great and for those of you who have young children or are planning to. If you want to find a great diaper bag, take a look at her collection…so cute!

Visit www.laylagrace.com and have fun exploring.

Craving something sweet & stylish? Who isn’t?? These adorable couture lollipops are the hot item! Details Details Bride, Cathy, found this cute candy website filled with candy for any special occasion. The Sugar Factory specializes in couture lollipops, which are a favorite among celebrities such as Britney Spears, the Kardashian sisters, Lauren Conrad, Carmen Electra, the Pussy Cat Dolls, just to name a few. Anyone can customize their lollipops with endless color combinations and flavors. Not only does the Sugar Factory make couture lollipops, but their different candies are packaged very nicely making the candy catch anyone’s attention.  So treat yourself to some sugar!
Visit www.sugarfactory.comto see for yourself the different cadies that will add pizzazz to your next party!