Mystery

Fog is not really a detail you can plan, though it does make a wedding seem so mysterious and romantic.

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A Lovely Photo Blog

Please join me in welcoming one of my favorite photographers to the blog world. Welcome miss Christine Taylor!!! I have been patiently awaiting this day and I am so excited it has finally arrived. Christine is a super talented photographer based out of the Bay Area here in sunny California. I have had the pleasure of working with her on numerous occasions and love her vision and the way she captures each wedding. She is also on our list of preferred vendors and a part of our Black Label coming soon! Please head over and check out....

Christine Loves Photos

Sneak Peak {Historical Romantic Wedding}

In October I had the chance to work with the sweetest bride and groom. So today I have a few teaser shots for you from the talented Manus Chau Photography!

Get Ready for a New Year

Minted is a wonderful online store for invitations and other printed materials and now they have come out with a photo calender. You can personalize it with your engagement photos and even add a count down to your big day. Make sure you hop on over to their site to view all they offer.

Rice Fields & Tractors {E Session}

A huge smile was pasted on my face when I saw these utterly perfect images of a bride and groom who booked Bustle for thier 2011 wedding. These stunning photos were taken by Shannon Rosan Photography. I am so excited to work with this super sweet couple. Chelsea is a teacher and Jeff is a rice farmer. Jeff and Chelsea are getting married May 7th, 2011 in Chico, CA.

Congrats!!

Friday Detail Day!!

Since it is detail day I thought I would share with you some of my favorite details from our last photoshoot with Christine Taylor. I know many of you have seen this shoot which was featured on Style Me Pretty, but I wanted to talk more about the details.

I'll start with the Save the Date which was designed and printed by Tree & Ink {Bustles Paper Division}

Next, we chose to use a vintage typewriter which was handed down to me by one of my great Aunts.

The bouquet and all the floral was designed by the amazing Yasmine from Wildflower Event Florals. I was in love with this bouquet!!

The Bride model wore two different amazing wedding dresses from Haute Bride in San Francisco and the stunningly detailed jewelry was designed and produced by Haute Bride as well. I wanted to keep all of the pieces for myself.

The table number was a gold painted wooden number made by Bustle and placed in an apothecary vase. The table numbers can be rented from Bustle.

The place cards have to be my all time favorite detail. I picked up vintage handkerchiefs at a local antique shop each with a touch a yellow. Then I screen printed each persons name on them and placed them on the plates.

The flowers on the table were a mixture of soft parrot tulips, peonies and bright yellow billy balls.

Soft yellow garden roses were placed in Bustle's mercury hanging vases and tied to the back of the rustic cross back chairs.

The grooms vest, pants and tie were all purchased at a local thrift shop for under $10. Yasmine created the perfect boutonniere for the final touch.

Last but definitely not least is this simply perfect cake by Emma Cakes in Oakland. I just about died when I saw it.

Thank you to all the vendors who helped create this amazing shoot.

A Special Thanks:

Meg Reed

We are on Style Me Pretty

Pop on over to Style Me Pretty today and check out our recent photo shoot. Let us know what you think. We are so excited!!

So Honored

Yesterday I received an email saying that I was nominated for Best Wedding Planning, Coordinating, Consulting in California! All we need to win is your votes. Just click here and scroll down to the planning, coordinating, consulting and vote. Thanks so much!

More good news: on August 1st our new website will go live on this domain and our blog will receive a few changes.

Now, on to weddings! My sweet cousin Tim (Timmy is what I call him still) got married last month to his perfect match and Prokopets Studio captured the day at the Kohl Mansion. Take a minute and pop on over to their blog to see all the amazing photos.

Teaser

So, I have received the pictures from the wedding I did in May with Christine from Christine Taylor Photo and I have to say I am DYING to share them with you. But, we have submitted them to magazines and blogs so I don't want to blow our chances but I have to share a teaser with you!

I mean can you get more gorgeous? Christine always manages to take my breath away.

What's Happening at the Boutique?

Well this last week has been so crazy. Our little family moved and as you all that is a ton of work. I also went to Hartmann Studio and picked out all of the rentals for the photo shoot next week. I took the models to try on their clothes and I am very happy with the results. This week I have to play catch up and finish all the paper items and details for the shoot and well as finish up a few invitations! I hope you all had an amazing Independence day!!!

Vibrantly Gorgeous E Session

Every morning I sit at my computer with a cup of cafe and sift through my favorite blogs. One of which is the ever impressive Stephanie Faye. I adore her bright vibrant images and this

e session did not disappoint. Please pop on over to her blog and check out these amazing pics. Today I have to head out early to do a rehearsal in San Fran for a wedding this weekend.

Flying Kites

I know I am a bit bias, but I think this is one of my most favorite e-sessions I have EVER scene. These pictures are of my super sweet cousin Tim and his gorgeous fiance Christine. I just love both of them so much and these pictures are a perfect portrayal of them. The unique images of them flying the kites took my breath away. I love them and I love Prokopets Studio. Please hop on over to their site for more of these beautiful images

Happy Friday

Sorry I did not post earlier this morning but I had a meeting with a sweet bride of mine and her caterer. I am also heading out early today to work on more details for yet another fabulous bride, but I had to leave with these amazing photo's from the super talented Stephanie Faye.

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Well I am out of here early this morning to catch a plane down to LA. I am so excited to be with family and spend some time relaxing. So I hope you all have a fab day and I have a great post for you tomorrow about the difference between event planners and designers. I am going to leave you with this amaxing photo from Tinywater .

::Weekend Getaway::

Well I am cutting out early today. I have to meet with a new bride this morning in San Fransisco and then am off to one of my brides bachlorette parties. This weekend will be filled with friends wine and great food. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well.

I am going to leave you with some breath taking images by the talented Tinywater.

:::Exciting News:::

Hello my sweet brides I am so excited this Monday morning. Today I woke up and began my daily ritual of scrolling through my favorite blogs and low and behold yours truly was gracing the post today on Eco-Beautiful Weddings.

I am so excited to be partnering with Katie From Eco- Beautiful. I am also happy to announce that I am now donating 10% of my design package proceeds to Hope 4 Kids Int. I am so inspired by all the work Tom is doing with Hope 4 Kids and my Dad has traveled with them to Uganda and saw first hand all that they do. Hope 4 Kids is a great organization I really trust the money truly goes straight to the kids.

I am going to leave you today with a swoon worthy e- session from none other than Stephanie Fay. As you all know I adore anything vintage and this shoot literally took my breath away.

Stephanie Fay

I am in love with Stephanie Fay's gorgeous images. I just adore the stunning way she captures the simple wedding rings. I mean really can you get any more creative? Please stop by her website and check out her swoon worthy work.

I hope everyone had an amazing Valentines day with your lovers.

What's Happening at the Boutique?

Today I am finishing up save the dates and meeting with the Bride and Groom to give them the finished product as well as going over a few details. Then working on the invitations for another bride and working out some bridal shower invites. Crazy week at Soiree again ..... but I wouldn't have it any other way.