The Brooch Bouquet

Photo Credits: Alice Hu Photography

The brainchild of Ms. Amanda Heer of Fantasy Floral Designs, this vintage induction to our industry is so unique & remarkable all on it's own. When I picked up the latest issue of the Inside Weddings Magazine, I was blown away by this creation.

Breathtaking and darling, the bride will have the option of choosing each delicate brooch tailored to her personality to fit masterly into her bouquet. Or you have the option of commissioning Ms. Heer to do the honors of selecting the pieces for you.

The investment begins at $300 and varies upon design. To see more of Amanda's work, visit the Fantasy Floral Design site.

The images provided are by Alice Hu Photography. They are a husband and wife team specializing in Lifestyle & Wedding Photography. Alice & Tim's style and creativity captures, and brings the "POP" to the photos of these incredible timeless Keepsakes. Visit their site here. You'll love their work. I do!

Happy Planning!

2010 Dream Wedding Giveaway

Do you have a love story you don't mind sharing with thousands readers?

Do you feel Lucky In Love?

Do you want the dream for your wedding to come true?

If so you just might be the one to win the chance of a lifetime at having YOUR Dream Wedding come true.

Here's a snippet from the 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway website:

Contest Closes November 25Th!
Don't miss your chance to enter to win!

About The Dream Wedding Giveaway:

San Francisco is, without a doubt, one of the most romantic spots in the country. It’s also the perfect choice for this upscale destination wedding valued at $100,000.00! One very deserving bride and groom, along with 75 of their closest friends and family, will celebrate in style, at the luxurious Hotel Vitale, located in the heart of San Francisco. After the wedding, the winners will head to Napa for a relaxing 3 night honeymoon, filled with quiet dinners, private wine tastings, and other exclusive activities.

The 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway is more than just a wedding contest. Over forty premier Bay Area wedding and hospitality vendors are collaborating to make this once in a lifetime dream come true. They’ll work together as a team for almost a year, planning, coordinating and designing the most unforgettable Wedding of the Year, for one very lucky couple in love. By implementing exquisite details and top notch products and services, this amazing wedding will definitely be worthy of platinum status. The contest closes on November 25, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. PST.


Here is a timeline of the Contest:

Contest Opens: Aug 4, 2009 at 7:59 a.m. PST

Contest Closes: Nov 25, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Top 5 Finalists selected by The Dream Team: November 26- December 15, 2009

Top Five Finalists Invited to be Revealed at Robert Mondavi Winery:
December 17, 2009

Public Voting: December 27, 2009- February 3, 2010

Winning Couple Announced: February 14, 2010

Wedding Day: May 14, 2010

To enter this amazing contest,visit the 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding site here and click on the {Enter To Win} tab to fill out the form, and then proceed to answer the questions explaining your story in detail of why you should be San Francisco's 2010 Dream Couple. Have a great photo handy to upload to the site as well.

Note: In preparation it would be wise to visit the site first. Copy the questions and answer in MS Word. That way you can proof & save your answers. When the time comes and before November 25, 2009 (of course), you can cut and paste your answers accordingly. Saves you time and gives you peace of mind, in case there be a power outage or other computer mishap, you can always revert back to your SAVED answers and begin again.

So...there you have it. I wish you THE BEST...on your journey and decades of happiness. Below is a few of the participating vendors.

Happy Planning!

Fall In Love ...With Purple

Shoes - J.Crew, Invitations - The 2U Collection

Purple...the color of Royalty. I love, love, love the infusion of the purple and silver palette for fall weddings. These colors are great for accenting with crystals and floral (contrasting or within the same family) hues that POP, as shown above. In addition, to jazz things up a bit, you may consider adding textures and/or prints into your plans. It'll only add to and heighten the ambiance of your day.

Happy Planning!

Marquila's Save The Dates

Marquila and I met through a mutual contact. I am assisting her in the designing of her fine papers and favors for her February 26, 2010 wedding. Our correspondence first began through email in mid August, where she shared her ideas and wishes for the type of stationery that she desired.

As a creative person, just hearing about the color palette and learning of the personalities involved, the creative bee within me began to leap. Marquila choose the colors of truffle, latte, and ivory for her winter wedding. After speaking on the telephone we decided it was time for a meeting at the studio. We hit it off immediately. As she spoke about the details and ideas of her wedding day, the bee started to buzz out of control.

My first task was to create her save-the-date cards. Marquila opted not to go with any products from our Dreams & Keepsakes collection, but chose to start with a clean slate (which I love, by the way). Using Darren's (the groom) preference to use the symbol of the Ankh, which is the African Cross, I infused Marquila's modern yet chic style, and the end result was the above. I truly had a blast producing them. The design is custom by yours truly, and each card was custom cut to fit in a coordinating envelope.

They were pleased with their save-the-dates and I was overjoyed to assist them in the process. I am super excited to get started on the rest of their Invitation Suite. Stay tuned as I develop more custom designs for their special day.

Happy Planning!