Your heard us right! MINI! How could that not be the greatest idea for your next event? I'm talking cocktail hour, kids parties, cocktail event...You Name It! Serve all of your favorite foods in small portions.
2011 is the year of royal weddings!! First the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine in April. Now, Prince Albert, son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace Kelly, to Charlene Wittstock, a former South African competitive swimmer.
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1,000 Word Thursday is back!!! This week will not be about a particular photographer but a type of photography...Boudoir!
Boudoir Rouge Photo
Want to give your husband or wife-to be a sneak peek at what your wedding night will be like? We love boudoir photo shoots as an elegant way to show your fiance how much you can't wait to be married. That's right grooms, this type of shoot is not just for the ladies! You can definitely take some boudoir photos and give them to your bride as a present before the wedding.
Pussycat Pinups
Ladies can do a pin-up style shoot or wear a jersey from their fiance's favorite sports team. Guys...think GQ! Don't forget to accessorize...pearls, boas, neckties, pillows, motorcycles. Whatever you choose, remember to get creative and have fun! A boudoir shoot can be as revealing as YOU choose as long as feel comfortable and confident. It will definitely show in the pictures.
Bad Kitty Photography
Remember brides and grooms, this is only for your husband or wife-to-be's eyes, so don't be shy and show them how happy you are to have found someone like them.
Let us know what you think or if you have a boudoir shoot planned!
Happy Planning!
Hey folks!
Appetizers are a must have for your next event!!! It's not often that we think about appetizers for our events, especially since we mainly think about the MEAL itself. Who doesn’t like food right? Great food can be a conversation starter for your guests. When I was a little girl, my favorite appetizer was the combination of Cheese- Ham- Olive stacked on a tooth pick.
Let’s talk appetizers!!!! Doll them up or serve them buffet style.
My friend's cousin held her wedding reception at a venue in Lynwood. She said the place wasn’t so lovely on the outside, but beautiful on the inside. I asked her to send me the contact info and let me know her thoughts after the wedding.
My friend said the venue was so unorganized that she would never recommend this venue to anyone. Well my response was, “That's why you have a planner”. A planner will crack the whip while you enjoy your wedding celebration. This is an INVESTMENT that you WANT to make. Some engaged couples and their families view having a planner as added expense rather than an investment in ensuring that their wedding goes as planned.
Who wants to be bothered with vendors when you are in the middle of a toast? Where's that photographer during the first dance? Why is the videographer at your parent's table instead of capturing the priceless memories? Your planner will have most of your thoughts already in mind so that you don’t have to worry about every vendor interruption or mishap, should they arise.
So go ahead and contact us, we don't bite but we will make sure that your wedding goes off without a hitch.
Happy Planning!
Where will you be on January 29th?
Well, if you have no plans or a little extra time, come and visit us at the Here Come The Brides Bridal Show. Talk with amazing vendors that want to help make your wedding day about you and your vision. There will also be a fashion show featuring beautiful gowns.
Here's where we'll be...
Crossroads Church - Corona
2331 Kellogg Ave
Corona CA 92881
12pm-4pm
Admission is just $10 at the door or $8 with advance registration. If you buy your ticket online, you can get 2 for the price of 1! Also, military personnel are invited to join us for free!
What better way to spend your weekend than planning your wedding with great vendors?
Hope to see you there!
...and 100 yards of tulle and organza!! This is one of the 3 gowns that Nicole wore that night and was inspired by fashion icon Grace Kelly.
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| Photo Credit: Coco Perez |
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| Photo Credit: Coco Perez |
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| Photo Credit: Coco Perez |
The idea of wedding planning is something most young girls think about at an early age. Whether you’ve just got your first tea set or you’ve been planning Barbie & Ken’s big day. The idea of marrying your prince charming is one we’ve all dreamed about.
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| Photo credit: Long Photography |
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| Photo credit: Long Photography |
When I think of fall, I think of Pumpkin Pie, Carmel Apples, and Apple Cider. Beautiful reds, warm golden browns, with pops of orange and visions of the fall leaves on the ground come to mind.
As you plan your fall themed wedding, you don't want to forget your signature cocktail. It should be a drink that reminds you and your guests of fall and the beauty that it brings. It can coordinate with your wedding colors or simply be an all time favorite of the bride and groom. Whatever you decide on, make it delicious and memorable.
Here are a few ideas that we found that would make a delicious reminder of your beautiful fall wedding:
This past Sunday, we had a chance to have a booth at our first bridal show. We could not have asked for a better experience for our first show. We got the opportunity to meet wonderful vendors who we will definitely be working with in the future as well as some beautiful brides whose weddings we hope to the opportunity to be apart of. Our booth was designed by our friends at Flowers on Mars and we never stopped receiving compliments on how beautifully blinged out it was.
It's National Raise Awareness Week for Wish Upon A Wedding and what better way to raise awareness for such a wonderful organization than to tell you why we love them so much!
Wish Upon A Wedding (WUW) is America's ONLY Wedding Wish Granting Organization. Wish Upon A Wedding, along with vendors throughout the nation, produces weddings and civil union ceremonies for terminally ill individuals. How could you not love them? The organization has 20 chapters throughout the nation with more opening up soon.
So, how can you help? Well, it's very simple and quick. If you would like to be a wish granter in your area or a committee volunteer, simply go to their site and fill out the online application form. Wish Upon A Wedding is looking for everyone from caterers to videographers.
If you have a wedding wish that you want to be granted, this is simple too! By visiting the site, you can learn more about the wish granting process and who can apply. It's as simple as filling out an online application to be considered.
So, if you have been looking for ways to help others, we think this is a great organization to start with.
We can't wait to help out!
P.S. Don't forget to become a fan on Facebook and follow them on Twitter!
You just got engaged and you have your budget set. You are ready to get to work. "So, what's the next step", you ask...The task at hand should be your date, guest list, and location. Your wedding date and guest list are very important when considering a location for your special day.
Something important to think about when setting your wedding date is that this is the day that you and your husband/wife-to-be will celebrate as the day that your lives became one. Will it be a day that is significant for your entire family? Or will it be one that only has very special meaning to the two of you? How flexible are you with your date? Will you consider changing it if your desired location is booked on the day that you have chosen?
Once your date is set, it is time to move on to the guest list. Who do you want to share in this special day with you? Will it be an intimate affair with your closest family & friends? Will you invite all of your distant aunts, uncles, and cousins who you don't talk to regularly but would be devastated if they didn't receive an invitation? Can your desired location accommodate you and all of your guests?
Our next post will expand on the where part of this post. There are many options available when deciding on a location for your wedding. Remember that whatever you decide, it should be a reflection of you as a couple.
Happy Planning!!
You just got engaged and you're so excited, you don't know where to start. A great way to start planning your wedding is by setting your budget. Your magic number. Your budget will help you stay on track and out of debt.
Establishing a budget helps you determine what aspect of your wedding is most important to you and how much you want to spend in each area. Do you want flowers flown in from all parts of the world or would you prefer locally grown seasonal flowers for your wedding? Would you like to offer a 7-course meal full of gourmet delicacies? These, as well as many more, are important questions to consider when figuring out what your budget will be.
Whatever your magic number is, make sure it's an amount that you are comfortable spending to ensure that your wedding is exactly what YOU want it to be. It's also important to include a little extra money in case any surprises arise because, although you will have a wonderful wedding planner to assist you & make sure everything goes as planned, it's always a great idea to have a back up plan. So...what's your magic number?
Happy Planning!!
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