What's for Dessert at Your Inauguration Celebration?

Congratulations to our 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama!!



Photo Credit: Hansen's Cakes

If you haven't decided yet, Hansen's Cakes has got you covered. They have ready-to-go cakes available on a first-come, first-served basis at their Los Angeles location. If you want something more personal, just let them know by two o'clock today and they will take care of you.

Stop by or call one of their three locations to fulfill your celebratory needs:

Los Angeles
1072 South Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90019
323.936.4332

Beverly Hills
193 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310.273.3759

Tarzana
18432 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91358
818.708.1208

Email your questions to Suzi Finer, hansencakes@gmail.com

Flowers on Mars January Showcase

Our friends at Flowers on Mars are extending an invitation to their showroom to all brides-to-be and soon-to-be engaged women. This is a great opportunity for brides to get ideas for their special day as well as meet some great industry professionals.

Photo by Maya Myers from the December Showcase

Flowers on Mars Event Design Showroom for Brides
Winter Wonderland Theme
January 18, 2009
11AM to 4PM

Featuring Wedding Planner Wenda Evans from More Than Just Weddings and photographer Janice Trowbridge.

6033 West Century Blvd., 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
RSVP to info@flowersonmars.com

Also check out their blog here for more inspiration and ideas.

Happy New Year!!!

We wish you a blessed, prosperous 2009!!!!

Here is a look back at what we have done this past year.

McGlynn Wedding - August 31, 2008

Christen and Brendan had a very intimate gathering at The Proud Bird Restaurant in the Lemay Room, where we had beautiful city views all evening long.



The flowers were arranged by Flowers on Mars and we just can't get enough of their awesome work.





The happy couple sharing their first after being pronounced husband and wife by Rev. Bob Schneider.



Congratulations again, Mr. and Mrs. McGlynn!! May 2009 bring you much success and prosperity.

Happy Holidays!!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday and new year. Enjoy your time with your family and friends.

Engagement Season Is Here!!!!

With so many couples getting engaged and being overjoyed with excitement, many still have no idea where or when to start planning. "When do we start planning our wedding?" is just the question that we are here to answer today.

Once you have the date set, you should start planning about 12-18 months before your wedding date. You should start by agreeing on a theme and/or style. What is your wedding going to say about you as a couple? From there you should pick a time to announce your engagement. This may be the time when you want to give your family and friends a small glimpse at what they can expect to see on your wedding day.

The most important aspect of the planning process is your budget. Set a very realistic budget and make sure you leave room for surprises. Now that the budget is set, it's time for research. Make a list of what you want and what is most important to you. Based on this list, you should look for the venues and vendors that you need. Who you decide to meet with should be within your set budget as well as reflect your theme and/or style.

We hope this was a helpful starting point. Now sit back and enjoy your engagement!

Happy Planning!!