Natural Elements and Colors for Spring

With robins chirping and trees blossoming, spring has finally arrived! I love spring weddings that use natural elements like fruit, river rocks, curly willow, and woodsy flowers to celebrate the season.
Here are some of my favorite color and element combinations for spring - fresh and simple can be so stunning. Shades of green - from hand-written place cards to hydrangea accents - can be so lovely and elegant, but bright pops of green can be incredibly bold and stunning.Green hydrangeas are gorgeous and add texture
I love bear grass for a unique interest - the grass curls well and holds up to water submersion


The hand-crafted programs are a perfect tone of a cheerful green

Color Inspiration: Navy......

When planning Stephanie and Tom's woodland summer wedding overlooking the waterfalls, the color palette went immediately towards rich colors. Rich purple, navy, hints of cheery pink, and lush green came into play, from the floral design to the bridesmaids' dresses, and the place cards.
Their wedding was not only stunning, but it was great fun planning. We did the majority of the planning while they were in Hong Kong, which proved challenging but rewarding.

1 Year: Congratulations, Erica and Rodney

Erica and Rodney were a super fun couple we worked with last year. As their first year anniversary approaches, we wanted to share some pics from the lovely Kate McElwee

Eugene and Michelle's Gorgeous Mexico Wedding

In December we coordinated Eugene and Michelle's gorgeous wedding in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. It was the culmination of nearly a year of planning - we originally toured the venue the prior January and immediately got to work on the fun details. About 70 of their closest friends and family flew down for the wedding and participated in a week of fun activities. The ceremony took place at sunset on the beach and was accented by Michelle's color palette of cherry red, white, and turquoise; perfect for a tropical wedding.

The girls' bouquets held deep red roses, stephanotis, and white dendrobium orchids and the guys had coordinated bouts. Guests received woven grass fans (which were needed in the heat!) as favors, and were treated to an evening of dinner, drinks, and lots of dancing! It was a great celebration and we were honored to play a part! Congratulations, Eugene and Michelle!

*We were fortunate to have the always awesome Aly and Ben Medina of La Luz Photography capture the special events - it was great fun to work with them in Mexico!

Check us out on Wedding Chicks!

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Parisian-Themed Table

We created this gorgeous table for an event and love it! With the rich, jewel-toned flowers in orange, purple, and green, to the gold-rimmed goblets and chivari chairs, the table fit well with the Parisian theme of the event!
The rich aubergine linens and gold matte chargers were stunning against the Eiffel Tower centerpiece.

Inspiration: Color

With winter still in full swing, I always try to think bright, vibrant colors! Here's a lush color combination we're working on with a summer client.
Think rich red roses, corals, and burnt orange with chocolate accents.
Textured gold chargers will flank the tables and luxurious rose mounds in gorgeous vessels, and pintuck linens will bring a bit of a shimmer and interest.
The sample place setting we put together

A lovely thank you note from fabulous clients

Stephenie and Ryan were a joy to work with - Nick and I truly enjoyed each step of the planning process and laughed a lot with them. We were thrilled to get a lovely letter thanking us for our support during the planning process - here's a snippet:

"Thank you so much for assisting in making our dreams come true. We are so thankful to have had you there on our beautiful, memorable wedding day and know that it wouldn't be half as glamorous without your helpful touches and recommendations...The passion you have in this field is incredible and really shines in your personalities. It's such an honor to have worked with people who truly care about the outcome of our wedding rather than just a paycheck and rushing through the day. We are so thankful to have met you and to have had you as part of our new life together and look forward to working with you again someday maybe for a milestone anniversary...."
Thank you, Stephenie and Ryan, you guys are the best!

In doing some searching for a summer wedding bride, I came across some truly whimsical and stunning wedding dresses for the fun spring or summer brides. These amazing designs are unexpected and unique and will garner many compliments from your guests! If you still want to marry in a traditional, floor-sweeping gown, perhaps you can consider changing into a tea-length or shorter confection for dancing into the night!Stephanie James Couture


This dark, dressy number would be perfect for you engagement party or rehearsal dinner - dress by Monique Lhuillier

Think Spring!

Now that the holidays have come and gone, it's time to start thinking spring! Creamy pastels, lush floral, and delicate designs play together well to create beautiful and stunning table scapes. Natural elements like river rock, moss, and willow branches are like a breath of fresh air.
To make your pastel colors pop, add a splash of metallic with silver chargers or gold shoes with your party dress!

For more casual brunches or easy entertaining, build centerpieces with mounds of citruses that guests can also eat. Silver bar accents, like these from the Pottery Barn, lend well to a warm atmosphere. Deck out your dining table with sprigs from your own garden - use rosemary and sage to accent your table and add a special scent. Cheers to spring coming soon and to your fabulous soiree!

Holiday Fun Tips

With the holidays quickly approaching, we wanted to lend some easy, inexpensive, and fun tips for fabulous entertaining.

Must haves: Silver gilded glass votive holders from Pier I add a gorgeous sparkle to your holiday table
Bring the outdoors in - birch branches bring a holiday cheer to parties - dress them up with bright, sparkly ornaments or hang silver votive candles for a black tie soiree


Drink up!: A toasty, wintry cocktails is a must have for your bar:
mulled wine - the easiest recipe calls for one bottle of good red wine, 12 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 lemon rind, and 2 tbs. of sugar - mix all ingredients and bring to a boil on the stove top. Serve in jewel-toned cocktail glasses (serve at a warm temperature, not hot)
Wine crates make for easy tiering for an hors d' oeuvres or dessert table and can be found at virtually any wine merchant.

Fun tip - as your guests enter, snap a candid photo of them and when all guests have arrived, plug in your memory card to an electronic frame for fun.
Make it a BYOB- if you're in a crunch, why not invite guests to a wine party or holiday cocktail party, where each guests brings a bottle of wine or their favorite cocktail. Happy Holidays!