Holly and Austin's sealing

as you may recall my brother and his beautiful bride were married last January.   one month earlier Holly was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  so this week, Austin and Holly headed to the Newport Beach Temple to be sealed for time and all eternity.

after a beautiful ceremony we gathered to celebrate their eternal family!

 congratultions Holly and Austin, we are so happy for you!

wedding wednesday

coming in December: black, white and green. one of my favorite color palates.

(come to think of it, do i have a un-favorite color palate? maybe peach and teal ala 1986, but now that feels like a challenge. my mind is already working on ways i could make it fab!)

photo credits:
1) polka dot and check cake, photographed by Annie Randall
2) centerpieces, polyvor
3) green tie and orchids, formerms
4) damask digi-paper, Shabby Princess
5) pear cake, premadonnabride.co.za
6) bridal party one, with this ring weddings
7) bridal party two, you and your wedding
8) invites, house lewis

wedding Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

so, it's over. the wedding i've been working on for the past 10 weeks or so is finally done. it was wonderful. all the elements turned out just as i (and the bride) imagined them.

i think people thought Amey was crazy when she described her modified vintage carnival idea, using bronzey/brown as a launch pad for an explosion of colorful blooms. (in fact a fact a family member, who shall remain nameless said, "i was skeptical of the carnival, but you made it classy.") well my friend, classy is what Amey wanted all along, i knew it. i nearly begged for the opportunity to help her make it happen. the payoff, over-hearing a guest say, "this is the best party ever!!!"



some of the elements that made it special, 1) natural chairs i LOVED them, 2) brights, multi-colored lantern "chandeliers", 3) squat little mason jar votives, 4) location, location, location.

i can't wait to see better pictures, i was in such a rush. i didn't even get any of the tables with the centerpieces. but they were amazing, done by the bride herself. all in all, GREAT, AMAZING, night. congrats to Amey and Seth!

"wedd"-sday

so, my sister's wedding was back in August, but here it is up at the blog of her photographer - the amazing Jonathan Canlas! my talented mom headed up decorating duties, assisted by yours truly & the burly Beardsley men. the florals were incredible, done by a family friend as well as Flourishing Flowers.

wedding wednesday

a few years back i was priviledged to coordinate a beautiful wedding for my beautiful friend Michelle. it was my first time running the whole show, from finding the wedding attire, to dry cleaning the chair covers. all in all, it was an amazing learning experience, and a beautiful day!

wedding wednesday

here's the inspiration board, a little sneak peak of the wedding i've been working on:



Digi Alpha - Tangie Baxter
Popcorn Cones, Signage, Cotton Candy, Table images: Martha Stewart Weddings
Candy Apple image: Marcelo Salup
Popcorn: Garrett Popcorn
Real Wedding, reception decor ideas: Once Wed
French Fry Shooters: the Bride's Cafe
Mini Hot Dogs: Yum Sugar

we're working with the vague idea of a "vintage carnival", a little down home goodness, Pollyanna style, and plenty of warm color! i can't wait. check back in November for a Real Wedding update!