We're so excited!One of our recent newlyweds is being featured in the upcoming issues of San Diego Style Weddings Magazine. They'll hit newsstands later this month. But, until then, take a look at their real wedding on the website.
Featured Real Wedding
We're so excited!One of our recent newlyweds is being featured in the upcoming issues of San Diego Style Weddings Magazine. They'll hit newsstands later this month. But, until then, take a look at their real wedding on the website.
Cool Ideas
Today was unusually scorching here in San Diego. And, as with most every random thought of mine, my mind wandered to something wedding-related. So, as I turned the fan on "high", I immediately pictured guests awaiting the bride's arrival as they sat miserably in the beaming sun. Now that's a horrible scene to have on your wedding day!
Yes, we all love warm sunny weather, but I'm certain that you don't want your guests to be uncomfortable. So, if you're planning an outdoor wedding (especially in the summer), be sure to consider ways of keeping your family and friends cool and comfortable.
Consider these options:
Rent umbrellas to create shade or have a basket of parasols for guests to grab on the way to their seats.
Arrange for a water station containing chilled bottles
or dispensers filled with cucumber and fruit-infused water
Fans can be placed on each seat and they also serve as a special keepsake.
But, in addition to keeping your guests cool, don't forget to keep them protected as well. Cute little monogrammed bottles of sunscreen are a nice and thoughtful touch.
Yes, we all love warm sunny weather, but I'm certain that you don't want your guests to be uncomfortable. So, if you're planning an outdoor wedding (especially in the summer), be sure to consider ways of keeping your family and friends cool and comfortable.
Consider these options:
Rent umbrellas to create shade or have a basket of parasols for guests to grab on the way to their seats.
Arrange for a water station containing chilled bottles
or dispensers filled with cucumber and fruit-infused water
Fans can be placed on each seat and they also serve as a special keepsake.
But, in addition to keeping your guests cool, don't forget to keep them protected as well. Cute little monogrammed bottles of sunscreen are a nice and thoughtful touch.
Wedding Planning 101
CALLING ALL BRIDES!!!!!!!Come on out to the Bridal Insider Studio on Thursday 10/5/10 and learn how to get started in the right direction with your wedding planning.
Join my wedding planner colleague, DeShai Roberson (of Oh So Chic Wedding & Event Planning) and myself (What A Wedding!) as we provide you with information that will help you avoid planning pitfalls and unnecessary stress.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Click here for additional information and to RSVP.
A Real Wedding Sneak Peek
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CONGRATS to the newlyweds Quinn & Joe who were married on 8/28/10 at a private residence in Encinitas, California! They were truly a joy to work with, the wedding was beautiful and the event went off without a hitch.
Cole Joseph Photography captured the special wedding moments. Take a look at a few of the photos from their blog.
OUR NEW WEBSITE HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!
Drum roll please...........
What A Wedding! is happy to announce the launching of our new website. Check it out, take a look around and let us know what you think (but please be patient while the kinks are worked out) :-)
It's been a long time in the making, but we love the final product!!!!!
And we can't go without sending a huge "THANK YOU" to Cathy (of Love-Inspired) for designing the site.
Enjoy and HAPPY PLANNING!!!!!!!
What A Wedding! is happy to announce the launching of our new website. Check it out, take a look around and let us know what you think (but please be patient while the kinks are worked out) :-)
It's been a long time in the making, but we love the final product!!!!!
And we can't go without sending a huge "THANK YOU" to Cathy (of Love-Inspired) for designing the site.
Enjoy and HAPPY PLANNING!!!!!!!
Featured Wedding
CONGRATULATIONS to one of my newlywed couples, Samantha and Chris!!! Their wedding was selected to be featured in the "real weddings" section of San Diego Style Weddings Magazine. It was a joy working with them for a year, planning their wedding from start to finish... and it turned out beautifully!
Check out some of their weddings pictures on the photographer's blog (La Vida Creations Photography).
Our new website... COMING SOON!!!
What A Wedding is excited about their new website being in the final stages of completion. An all new photo gallery will show-off some of the most beautiful weddings that we've coordinated, while a short highlight video will certainly set your heart a flutter. Of course, the website will also provide information about our company, the services we offer and how to contact us and arrange a free initial meeting.
We look forward to sharing the new website with you soon. But, for now, here's a mini "sneak peek"!
We look forward to sharing the new website with you soon. But, for now, here's a mini "sneak peek"!
Beach Weddings... Things to Know
Many couples envision a beautiful beach backdrop for their wedding day... especially here in San Diego! But, before doing so, there are certainly some things to consider:
1.) Above all... if your ceremony will actually take place in the sand, make sure that your guests know that ahead of time. Therefore they can dress appropriately.
2.) Consider providing a "shoe valet" area where guest can trade their nice shoes for sand-friendly flip-flops.
3.) Keep in mind that your ceremony will likely be facing West. So, a sunset affair can leave your guests squinting the entire time. Be sure to suggest that they bring sunglasses, wear a fashionable hat, etc.
4.) The beachfront view might be lovely but the weather can be tricky. If it's a warm day, provide water and cool drinks. However, if the day is chilly and windy, guests may need to be reminded to bring jackets, sweaters or wraps.
5.) A beach wedding is usually not the ideal location for wearing a full, formal ballgown or a long cathedral length veil. There are a number of designers with beautiful (yet, less formal) style wedding gowns that are a perfect match for a beach wedding. You can always change into a 2nd dress for the reception!!! And don't forget about your shoes... nix the heels and choose some glitzy flip-flops or just go barefoot.
6.) Have a back-up plan. Not only can rain ruin things, but strong winds can be a hassle too. So, definitely be prepared with a "Plan B".
7.) The sound of crashing waves can be relaxing on most occasions... but it can be quite noisy during a wedding. If allowed, have amplified sound so that your guests can hear your vows and not just the sound of the sea.
8.) Be sure to obtain any needed city permits and carefully read through the rules and guidelines for your specified area.
9.) Don't forget that most beach sites are public. So, if unwanted on-lookers are not to your liking, a beachfront ceremony may not turn out to be as romantic as you envisioned.
10.) Finally, if the above list seems like more than you can handle while planning your beach wedding, then definitely hire a wedding coordinator to assist you with the details.
HAPPY PLANNING!!!!!!
(Portions of above information was taken from article in Your Wedding Day Magazine)
1.) Above all... if your ceremony will actually take place in the sand, make sure that your guests know that ahead of time. Therefore they can dress appropriately.
2.) Consider providing a "shoe valet" area where guest can trade their nice shoes for sand-friendly flip-flops.
3.) Keep in mind that your ceremony will likely be facing West. So, a sunset affair can leave your guests squinting the entire time. Be sure to suggest that they bring sunglasses, wear a fashionable hat, etc.
4.) The beachfront view might be lovely but the weather can be tricky. If it's a warm day, provide water and cool drinks. However, if the day is chilly and windy, guests may need to be reminded to bring jackets, sweaters or wraps.
5.) A beach wedding is usually not the ideal location for wearing a full, formal ballgown or a long cathedral length veil. There are a number of designers with beautiful (yet, less formal) style wedding gowns that are a perfect match for a beach wedding. You can always change into a 2nd dress for the reception!!! And don't forget about your shoes... nix the heels and choose some glitzy flip-flops or just go barefoot.
6.) Have a back-up plan. Not only can rain ruin things, but strong winds can be a hassle too. So, definitely be prepared with a "Plan B".
7.) The sound of crashing waves can be relaxing on most occasions... but it can be quite noisy during a wedding. If allowed, have amplified sound so that your guests can hear your vows and not just the sound of the sea.
8.) Be sure to obtain any needed city permits and carefully read through the rules and guidelines for your specified area.
9.) Don't forget that most beach sites are public. So, if unwanted on-lookers are not to your liking, a beachfront ceremony may not turn out to be as romantic as you envisioned.
10.) Finally, if the above list seems like more than you can handle while planning your beach wedding, then definitely hire a wedding coordinator to assist you with the details.
HAPPY PLANNING!!!!!!
(Portions of above information was taken from article in Your Wedding Day Magazine)
BLING out the bubbly!
There are so many fun gifts to choose from these days... and gifts are always a little nicer when they're personalized or decorated with a little BLING. So, how about mixing personalization with a little bling and then putting it on a nice bottle of bubbly... in ture celebrity style!
Well Moet allows you to do just that. You can personalize a bottle of this couture champagne in Swarovski crystals with fun messages or names. And just think about how excting it would be for a bottle of Moet to arrive at your dinner table with the message "I LOVE U" or "MARRY ME?" as the man you love pops the question... Awwwww!
Check out their website and create a few sample bottles of your own. I had fun making these:
Well Moet allows you to do just that. You can personalize a bottle of this couture champagne in Swarovski crystals with fun messages or names. And just think about how excting it would be for a bottle of Moet to arrive at your dinner table with the message "I LOVE U" or "MARRY ME?" as the man you love pops the question... Awwwww!Check out their website and create a few sample bottles of your own. I had fun making these:
Yummmm!
At a recent seminar, I had the opportunity to meet the owners of The Lollicake Company and also sample a few for myself. Their product is simple, cute and delicious. Basically, picture a lollipop on a stick. But instead of candy... it's a round piece of cake that you bite into and enjoy! I tried red velvet, strawberry and carrot cake and all of them were much tastier than I expected.
Since these treats are wrapped individually and come in a variety of flavors, they make great "thank you" favors for weddings, showers or birthdays. And multiple Lollicakes gathered together as a bouquet makes a cute gift. The company can even create stands for you to place the lollicakes on, to resemble a tierd cake.
It's definitely a little fun and a whole lotta' Yummmmm!
Since these treats are wrapped individually and come in a variety of flavors, they make great "thank you" favors for weddings, showers or birthdays. And multiple Lollicakes gathered together as a bouquet makes a cute gift. The company can even create stands for you to place the lollicakes on, to resemble a tierd cake.
It's definitely a little fun and a whole lotta' Yummmmm!
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