Aubrey & Jordan are getting married this summer and are using one of their engagment photos for their “Save the Date” cards. I have to admit that all of these photos make me excited for the summer time! The engament shoot took place in Santa Monica, Samuel Lippke did another fabulous job of capturing Aubrey & Jordan’s love and spirit. Check out Samuel Lippke’s blog are more photos of their engagement.

Photos courtesy of Samuel Lippke at Samuel Lippke Studio

My best friend Grace found her John…my hubby is John too. I am so happy for her…here’s a little part of my toast “As I was preparing for this toast, I thought a lot about the past 15 years. But I received a card from Grace the other day and a lot of what she wrote, sums things up nicely. Grace writes: I was looking at old pictures of us, pretty crazy we’ve been friends for a long time. I always tell people that from the outside we’re pretty different. I remember I would roll out of bed 15 minutes before our Political Science class, while you prepped and primped and got ready an hour ahead of time. But on the inside I think we really match. I love our balance, I love how I don’t have to say anything, and you already get it. I love how there is an understanding without being gushy. That we will always be there for each other. I love how you are family to me. Thank you for always sticking up for me. No matter what age we are, we’ll always be 18!

Congrats to Grace and John who were married at Mariner’s Chapel and had their reception at the Resort at Pelican Hill. Thanks to White Lilac for the beautiful bouquets, it’s been a LONG time since I had to hold one.

Here is another great vender find off of etsy! Jewelry designer, Galit, has created many beautiful pieces that are all crocheted with gold or silver. I think these pieces are great because you can dress them up or dress them down. The necklaces would be a cute jewelry gift for a bridal party. Galit’s shop also offers a discount on her jewelry when you buy in bulk! Keep this is mind for all spring weddings. Be sure to visit Galit’s shop on etsy.

We are so excited, this was featured on Style Me Pretty (www.stylemepretty.com) today!  Thanks Abby!  I titled it shower with love, as I am the Matron of Honor for Grace’s wedding.  I really wanted her to have a beautiful shower, something that was completely her style…cute and pretty, soft and sweet.  I got cake stands from William’s Sonoma in pink and yellow and filled them with cupcakes.  Cupcakes were customized with baby sugar flowers.  The empty cupcake boxes were placed into fabric bags that I made, placed at each seat.  Then at the end, everyone could fill up their box with their favorite flavor.  I think choclate with vanilla frosting and white chocolate sprinkles was the most popular.  Fresh, soft, happy colors…Grace loves pink.  We paired it with the color butter as the patio has yellow tones.  Grace and I would make flower pens during college, so I thought it would be fun to remind her of those times, since we needed pens for Grace’s letter.  A letter that each guest would fill out of their memories of Grace (later to be scrap booked).  I bought mini vases from a craft store and had a local florist (got to give credit to Rick from White Lilac) to fill them with peonies, tulips, garden roses and sweet peas.  They were scattered down the center of the table, lined by a light pink silk dupioni runner.  Glass bottles from Anthropology, which I borrowed, added to the garden like setting.  Fun, bold cocktail rings were also another party favor…embedded into flower pots and green lily stands.  All the girls had fun picking their ring!  Thanks to Nichelle who made all the paper goods, from the adorable invite, to the menu card, even the welcome straw tags. 

Photography: Chenin Boutwell, Boutwell Studio

Reception Location: Pinot Provence, Costa Mesa

Invitations and paper goods: Nichelle Luc, Details A La Carte

Cupcakes: Frostings Cupcakes, Lake Forest

Chairs: Chiavari Chair Rentals

What a beautiful family! Jim Kennedy did a wonderful job shooting images of Leyla and Brian around Laguna Beach. Leyla and Brian are reaffirming their wedding vows this spring, and their son kaleb is their ring bearer. Stay tuned for more images of Leyla and Brian!

Photos courtesy of  Jim Kennedy Photographers

Erin Cole Couture invites you to a Vera Wang Velentine’s Event!  On February 23rd, the best of Vera Wang is going to be featured at the Erin Cole Bridal Salon in Costa Mesa.  Erin Cole Couture carries many great lines along with accessories by Erin Cole!  Be sure to make an appointment, you don’t want to miss it!  There are 4 great up coming trunk shows, featuring Simone Carvalli, Rivina, Vera Wang, and more!  

Call 949-642-8646 to RSVP or go to www.erincole.com    

Photographer Ray with Apertura Photography writes:

I never met Sami + Michael prior to their wedding day but once we met, I felt like hanging out with a couple of old friends! They truly are happy souls and Sami’s mom told me that Sami was born at the wrong time and she should’ve been a hippie. Bonus points as they walked down the aisle along some Beatles’ tunes!

Sunny from White Lilac did a killer job with the design and decor, incorporating paper cranes hanging from the chuppah & Jonathan Adler pieces into the reception tablescape.

Venue: The Parker Palm Springs
Design: White Lilac
Coordination: Details Details
Video: Elysium
Dress: Vera Wang
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

Was so excited to get these photos….as Katie and Clark and their wedding party were such an enthusiastic group. As you can see in the photos, the wedding party had great energy. The flower girl was so adorable with her floral wand, created by Nisie’s Enchanted Florist. I loved the happy yellow and green flower combination, perfect representation of the couple’s personality and suited the ballrooms warm butter walls. The addition of succulents in the centerpieces was perfect as it’s an item frequently found at the resort. They wanted to compliment the space as much as possible.  The quality food at Pelican Resort was a huge priority for them, in addition to all the guests having a great time. They didn’t want to focus on frivolous things and focused on friends and family. They did most of their photos before the ceremony so they could spend time with guests during cocktail hour.

In the wedding, I have to say, I heard some of the best TOASTS of all time….and after every toast, our Details Details assistants said, wow, they didn’t have video to record it! bummer….

I was so excited to finally work with Nicol from Alyssa Nicol Photography. She’s got this great spirit and there is a calmness about her, easy breezy and her pictures tell such great stories.  Loved the photo of Clark reaching for Katie for a kiss!
Photos courtesy of www.alyssanicol.com

The Friar Tux promotion is still going on! There was a minor glitch in the system, but now everything is a go! Be sure to use the code N11369B and save!

Here is a great opportunity for all Grooms and their Groomsmen!  Friar Tux is offering a promotion when you pre-register your wedding at friartux.com.  Once you pre-register your wedding online, you will recieve a $100 Visa giftcard, plus the Groom’s tux is FREE!  There are even more additional specials on ring bearer, grandfather & groomsmen attire.

To recieve these savings, visit friartux.com & pre-register your wedding using promo code N11369B.  www.friartux.com