Happy Easter!

I know I'm a few days early, but Happy Easter!
If you have a few minutes to kill, check out this website:
www.peepresearch.org
The people this started this site have a little more than a few minutes to kill, but this is funny nonetheless!

Ah...Inspiration

It's hard to find photos that will help you brainstorm wedding ideas. So, what's a Bride and Groom to do? Turn to the web, and check out some great blogs that focus on the details, minus the advertising. So, who are a few of my favorites?
Here are a couple:
http://www.stylemepretty.com/
http://fuzzynk.wordpress.com/
Fuzzynk is the brainchild of my bride, Sarah. You can see Sarah's (and Rudy's!) gorgeous face and amazing details here and here.

Enjoy!

Eden and Duane

Eden and Duane were married at the Pala Mesa Resort last year. It was a stunning day, made even better by a couple that are truly in love! I love that in every photo I've seen, both Eden and Duane are beaming! I have a lot of favorite parts of the day, but I think my "most favorite" is the very personal gobo, created by Haydee and the fabulous team at Concepts. Eden and Duane both have matching tattoos that read "Meant to Be." So, from a photo I took of Duane's arm with my camera phone, Concepts made an amazing gobo.

All of this was accented by Jennifer Cole's florals. The room was covered with hydrangeas, tons of candles and a really fun dance crowd! Eden and Duane, thank you so much for the experience, you have a great group of family and friends, and I loved being with you on your wedding day!

The photos you see here are courtesy and copyright of Michael S Kelley Photography. Mike and Bev, you guys are great! I really enjoyed working with you, and hope I get to do it again soon!

Let there be light!

I always say that the best decor is lighting! Candles, holiday lights, luminarias, pillars, tapers, lanterns.. you name it! The best part? Most of this you can do yourself, with a small investment of time and money. A great example is Laura and Brian's wedding this past December. I received a beautiful photo from Melissa McClure today. A few swags of lights on the balcony of the Sheraton really packed a punch. Enjoy!

Rosie and Nandi

Rosie and Nandi were married this past weekend at the Los Palos Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes. Because the wedding was a few hours away from my home base, I stayed up in Redondo Beach for the weekend! The weather was even better than I expected, and I had a blast! It was wonderful working with new vendors up north like Rebecca and Angelo. Rosie and Nandi had a photobooth, and did a really neat toast called an "Amore" toast. To the song, "That's Amore," the entire bridal party and the newlyweds walked around the party to clink glasses with family and friends.

Rosie and Nandi, I loved getting to know you and I think you are perfect for each other! Your family and friends were so warm and inviting--I had an amazing time this weekend!

All of the photos you see here are courtesy and copyright of the wonderful Kim Irons.

Erin and Dan

Erin and Dan married last year at Estancia, and it was a stunning day! Erin and Dan's cheerful personalities were definitely represented throughout the entire party--from the jaw-dropping flowers Haydee created, to Mick's groovin' tunes and Marissa and Weston's show-stopping photos. Erin and Dan, it was such a pleasure to be with your on your wedding day! I loved getting to know your families and friends--it was such a fun-loving group! I had a blast, and I know you two will be happy together forever.