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Button Bouquets

March 15, 2010 By 2 Comments

Didn’t like the Brooch Bouquets I mentioned in my previous post? It’s okay, how about Button Bouquets? Knowing that a bouquet of fresh roses will last for only a few days, many more people have decided to be creative. And now, I introduce to you… button bouquets, created by RBK Creations!  Not only do they make bouquet for the brides, they also make bouquet for bridesmaids, boutonnieres, corsages, ring bearer pillows and flower girl bouquets! For more detail information, visit their website at RBK Creation or you can visit their Etsy page

the pictures are courtesy of Brandi Thompson Photography

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Vince and Carla

March 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

i LOVE this picture, i love how they captured the getting ready session on the left side and the right side the guy is ready to go.

Vince and Carla are a husband and wife team with a passion for wedding photography. They are based in Valencia, CA and they take AMAZING shots!

Carla says:
vince is the ‘technical force’ behind the photos; taking care of the geeky-stuff of photography. he strives to master and maximize his equipment’s potential knowing that photography both has an art side as well as its technical side.
meanwhile Vince says:
carla likes to think of herself as an idealist, after a photoshoot she immerses herself with the task of ‘beautifying’ aka. ‘post-processing’ every photo… driven by the belief that a photo should showcase a person’s best self at that given moment.
whatever it is, they make a good team and produce amazing pictures!
I just want to Thank Vince and Carla for giving me the opportunity to feature them on my website and for their generosity to allow me to repost some of their pictures
Check out more of their pictures at www.vinceandcarla.com or for pricing information, contact them at: info@vinceandcarla.com
To see more of their pictures, you can browse around our Photo Gallery section.

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Brooch Bouquets – perhaps the new bouquet trend for weddings?

March 2, 2010 By 6 Comments

REAL flower bouquets – they smell nice, they look nice, BUT they only last for a few weeks [or less].

FAKE flower bouquets  - they look nice and will last forever if you keep it well (but it can be destroyed if being smashed. that’s it – nothing special.

Brooch bouquets – they look classy. It’s unique. It lasts forever. perhaps you can even use one of the brooches. You can get them at Fantasy Floral Designs.

Because Fantasy Floral is a home based business, Amanda, takes her time to get to know the bride (show her some pictures of her portfolio, take notes on what the bride likes and dislikes) so that she can create the perfect bouquet for the bride.  Each brooch bouquet is unique, breathtaking, and well thought out. As you can see from the picture below, the individually hand picked brooches are color coordinated and all together…the final end product is just … WOW!

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Bridal Shows & Expos for March 2010

March 1, 2010 By 3 Comments

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Festivals of Brides is, again, having an upscale bridal show on Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 11am to 4pm  at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Such a fitting place for an upscale bridal show. I would LOVE to have my own wedding reception at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel – it’s so grand, luxurious, so…classy!

Millenium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles
Crystal Ballroom
Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:00am – 4:00pm
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 624-1011 Millenniumbiltmore.com
$35 at door; $25 pre-admission
Valet $22 or self-parking at Pershing Square $6.60

More events:

La Sposa
Saturday, March 6, 2010 @3:00 PM – 2:30 PM
12238 1/2 South Street
Artesia, CA 90701
This event is open to everyone and it’s free. The MAIN EVENT will take place on Saturday. Hourly raffles, a fashion show, lite modeling, and hair and make-up vendors. There will be over 30 dresses from La Sposa 2010 Collection in the store! You will receive a free hem ($100 value) if dress is ordered by the day of the show! http://www.taylorslacebridal.com/events.html

Mountaingate Country Club Bridal Fair
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Mountaingate Country Club
12445 MountGate Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Admission: Free


Bride World Events: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Convention Center
Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:00am – 4:00pm
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, Ca
Admission: $10

Montage Beverly Hills
Marquesa Ballroom
Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 11:00am – 4:00pm
225 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, Ca 90210
(310) 860-7800 Montagebeverlyhills.com
$35 at door; $25 pre-admission

The Hill’s Hotel – Crystal Ballroom
Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 12pm to 4pm
25205 Lapaz Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Admission $10 at door;  $8 with advance registration – with coupon from their website!
Free Guest Parking

Bridal Showplace
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 11am to 4pm
12725 Center Court Drive
Cerritos, CA
Admission: $5 at door

Serra Center Showcase
Padre Serra Church
Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 3pm to 6pm
5205 Upland Rd.
Camarillo, CA
$10 in advance, $15 at the door
www.cpcatering.com/SerraCenter
805/523-3232

The Great Bridal Expo
Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 12pm – 4pm
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
Admission:  $7 prepaid/$9 at the door

The Great Bridal Expo
Sunday, March 28, 2010 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Admission: $7 prepaid/$9 at the door

Unveiled – Bridal Style Revealed
Sunday, March 28, 2010 11:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Imagine That!
1318 West 9th Street
Upland, CA 91786
Admission: FREE for Pre-registered, $5 at the door
Hosted by: Unforgettable Events

Unveiled – Bridal Style Revealed
Sunday, March 28, 2010 11:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Melrose Place
Between La Cienega and Melrose
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Admission: Bridal Passport: $30 in advance, $40 on-site
Hosted by Unveiled – Bridal Style Revealed

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Win a $40,000 Wedding Reception!

February 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Anaheim White House is offering to pay for your wedding reception for up to 100 guests at the newly unveiled West Wing. The West Wing is an elegant 150 capacity banquet facility located adjacent to the White House mansion. The package is valued at $40,000.

ALSO INCLUDED RING FROM Madison & Co.

photo credie: Anaheim White House

photo credit: Anaheim White House

$7500 ring donation for wedding giveaway from Madison & Co. design your own wedding band/ring
321 W. Katella STE 146
Anaheim 92802
714-535-1200
Ask William
madisonandcomp@aol.com

FROM FANTASTIC Photographer Karina Chantel $4k in value photography for wedding

FROM GREAT Videographer Jason Garner Young

$2000 Wedding Film
1-888-813-6001 toll free
www.garnerfilms.com

In order to qualify, you must mention that you wish to enter the contest when you make a dinner reservation anytime between February 12 – 16, 2010 and the winner will be selected at random, announced owner Bruno Serato.  Click here for more information.

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David’s Bridal SALE!!!

January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Between Jan 2 – 18, David’s Bridal is having another SALE!!!

Visit their website

99 david's bridal sale

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Samoan Weddings

January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A Samoan wedding typically involves feasting, dancing, and much merriment. Weddings are generally held in accordance with local customs followed by a large reception for the bride and groom.

Samoan wedding gown color and pattern:

Samoan wedding dresses normally have patterns on them, which make the dresses more beautiful. A person has the option of selecting black, brown, cream or white background colors for their wedding dresses. Traditional Samoan wedding gowns are colorful because they use barks to make them; a person can select a white wedding dress that has light brown patterns on them thus making the attire unique and attractive. Professional siapo makers in Polynesia decorate the wedding gowns a day or two before the wedding ceremony.  I came across to someone’s blogspot that showed some samoan dresses: http://palangipost.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-big-fat-samoan-wedding-reception.html

Food and Cake:

Food is a very important part of any Samoan celebration; it is a way of bringing people together. The cuisine at a traditional Samoan wedding always includes roast meat and a real work of art wedding cake; not only is it tiered, a Samoan wedding cake also have separate tiers which spread out across the main table. The top tier is usually for the couple, the second tier is for the priest or the celebrant, the third tier goes to the parents of the couple, and the remaining tiers are for the guests to enjoy with dessert

So I wanted to show you how traditional Samoan wedding cakes look like. I was lucky enough to have found a couple pictures from Honorata Honey Tipace’s Cakes and Catering.

Photo Credit: Honorata Honey Tipace's Cakes and Catering

Photo Credit: Honorata Honey Tipace's Cakes and Catering

Photo Credit: Honorata Honey Tipace's Cakes and Catering

Photo Credit: Honorata Honey Tipace's Cakes and Catering

While guests enjoy their food, speeches are presented and gifts are given to show appreciation to those families who have contributed to the wedding. These gifts by young girls of the family, usually dressed nicely in traditional Samoan clothing. They usually give away food and money, displayed on a tray, and a large piece of material that could be used for anything.

Guests get to sit back and relax and enjoy performances prepared by younger members of the families, and joined in the dancing and singing.

So that is it for now, for Samoan weddings.. but be sure to check back because I plan to have more information about Samoan Weddings!

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2010 Wedding Trends – Bridal Gowns

December 28, 2009 By 2 Comments

Although the traditional white wedding gowns are still in, many brides are starting to add their own flavor,  touch, or personality as you call it.  It is going to be an exciting year for brides of 2010. As we will be seeing more layerings! more ruffles! more dramatic! And one thing for sure: ballgowns are back [w/ a modern twist, of course..i'm seeing TULLE]!!

1. Florals- more and more wedding gowns are embellished with florals on the dress, train, and / or the veil. The detailing of these gowns make the dress so gorgeous and feminine. I heard amazing dresses by Melissa Sweet and I really wanted to share with you her work  so I searched and found some of her dresses from whowhatweddings.com.

Melissa Sweet Wallis Dress Ivory

Melissa Sweet Wallis Dress Ivory

Melissa Sweet - Uma Dress

Melissa Sweet - Uma Dress

2. Tulle – this style will be popular for Spring 2010. Not only will you find tulle in full ball gown skirts, they will be used for patterns / texture, or you’ll see them in little bunches at the waist or  necklines.

Mori Lee - tulle

Mori Lee - tulle

alfred sung - tulle

alfred sung - tulle

Amsale - tulle

Amsale - tulle

Amsale - tulle

Amsale - tulle

tulle

3. Short and Sweet – i think one of the hottest wedding trends is wearing a short wedding dress. This type of dress is perfect for the fun and trendy brides. I’ve also seen brides changed into this style of short wedding dress during the reception to dance the night away.

Billie

Billie

Melissa Sweet

Melissa Sweet

Mellisa Sweet

Mellisa Sweet

Oscar De Larenta

Oscar de la Renta

4. Asymmetrical / One Shoulder Gowns – this has been a trend for 2009 but I think it will rollover to 2010.  The classic strapless wedding gowns will always be around and will always look good, but there’s something about one shoulder gowns that makes it more elegant,  in my opinion.

Romona Keveza one shoulder

Romona Keveza one shoulder

Mori Lee one shoulder

Mori Lee one shoulder

Jim Hjelm - assymetrical

Jim Hjelm - assymetrical

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Wedding Tradition

December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

As you can tell, I love weddings! I love attending them because each wedding is different. Every newlyweds put their own personality in their wedding – whether it is their fashion, food, decoration, or even songs – it’s just really interesting to see how the two put all their likings under one roof. It’s truly a test of compromising.

I like a lot of things in a wedding – like listening to their vows, I like listening to the best man and MOH’s speeches but what I love the most is watching the bride change into a new dress / gown, especially when she’s wearing her culture’s traditional gown. Every culture have their own tradition and it’s usually really beautiful. For example, Chinese has the Qi Pao; Indian- Sari; Vietnamese – “Áo Dài”, Korean – hanbok…gosh there are just so many! but each, individual dress is just so detailed and gorgeous; it always puts me in awe.

Aside from dresses, each culture have their own traditional customs and that would be a whole other pagessss to talk about.

So if you’re curious about other traditional customs or you just want to learn more of you own, browse through our Wedding Tradition category and check out the different wedding traditions around the world.

And to those who wants to have your culture’s traditional wedding ceremony but can’t find any good places to purchase certain items? You’re not to worry because that’s what we are here for –  To help you… to guide you…we ARE your wedding advisor.

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Tips for the Father of the Bride Speech

December 22, 2009 By 1 Comment

Photo credit: Noah Hawthorne Photography

Photo credit: Noah Hawthorne Photography

Perhaps one of the most solemn and sentimental wedding speeches is made by the Father of the bride. This is where the father expresses all his feelings toward his loving daughter.

To the Fathers out there: We understand that the day your daughter gets married is a very emotional day (i can already picture my dad bawling during his speech; he’s a very sensitive and emotional). Every moment of her entire life starts flashing in your head and you realized that your daughter has grown up and is about to take one of her biggest step in her life.

Tips: Traditionally, the bride’s father speaks first. Wait until everyone has been seated before you begin to give your speech. Here are some tips that you may want to include in your speech.

1.  Introduce yourself

2. Welcome your guests to the wedding

3. Welcome the groom and his immediate family into your family

4. You may want to mention how good the new couple looks together.

5.  You may say a few words about the ceremony and how nice it was.

6.  Depending on what you feel like, you should share some humorous or heartfelt memories of your daughter growing up.

7. Let your daughter know how much she has grown up, how beautiful she is in the bridal gown – let people know that she’s now a woman, but she’ll also be your little girl – somewhere along those lines.

8. Let everybody know how you became nostalgic hearing the wedding vows.

9. Make her proud by saying how proud you are of her.

10. Give some advice to your daughter and her husband about marriage. You can share some of your own marriage stories as an examples.

11. To conclude your speech – raise your glass and propose a toast to the bride and groom.  Congratulate them once more and wish them a happy life together…or hope they have many happy memories as a married couple.



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