Gina & Jason {Romantic Fall} Real Wedding Part II

Gina & Jason's reception can be described in one word FUN! During their reception the sang a karaoke duet of The Time of My Life, I literally was blown away at how good they did.

More Deets...

{photography} Manus Chau

{floral} Floral Theory

{dj} Steve “DJ Purple” Haze

{event design} Bustle

{venue} Arsenal at Benicia

Real Wedding Details: A Modern Romance

Today I have some modern details for you from a wedding Bustle did last month. I am still awaiting the photos from the couples photographer, but I do have the photos from the talented Christine Taylor who came and shot all of the details.


Lindsay & Marco wanted a very romantic Catholic mass ceremony complete with this gorgeous rosary. I don't think I have ever seen such a beautiful rosary. Lindsay had her dress custom made by a local seamstress {you will have to wait to see the whole thing}.

For the reception we wanted to carry over the romantic feel, but also add a twist of modern. We wanted her seating board to be something full of glitz and glamore. The reception took place in Benicia, California in the old arsenal building. Here are the details.....

We took clear Lucite trays and placed the seating cards I designed in them, we then poured thousands of tiny crystals into the trays around the cards. It turned out to be one of our most favorite seating boards ever!!

Another fun detail was the midnight snack which we chose to incorporate the bride and grooms ethnicity by packaging a Mexican wedding cookie and a biscotti in a clear bag with a simple label designed by yours truly.

For the centerpieces we wanted a more modern feel with very soft romantic colors, so we did four different vases. Each vase was filled with one type of flower, one round long neck bud vase with a single parrot tulip, tall cylinder vases with dahlias, low round cylinder vases with fuchsia peonies and a flat circular bud vase with a single orchid. The combo of all the vases and flowers made for modern romantic feel. We chose to put glittery numbers on the round long neck vase to act as the table numbers. This let the guest know which table they were at with out taking away from the stunning vases.

The place settings were very simple with the napkin hanging off the edge of the table and then the Bustle designed menus sitting right on top of the napkins. The linens were a crushed iridescent ivory with ivory cotton napkins to make the flowers pop on the table.

Because of Lindsay's love for any and everything sparkly we hung chandelier crystals over the bar. This added such a luxurious feel and was the perfect touch.

I will have more details for you in a few hours.

Friday: Detail Day ♥

I always tell me Brides, don't under estimate the power of your linens. Linens can make such a huge difference in the appearance of your reception. There are many places that rent linens but, none has the selection of La Tavola. They have the most beautiful selection of prints, solids, textures and colors. Check out some of their options in the below photos and see the difference they made.

Matt + Katie :: Real Wedding::Continued

I am back with the remainder of Katie and Matt's wedding. During the ceremony Matt and Katie exchanged there own vows. Matt promised to give Katie his hand when ever she needed it. During the recessional he had to catch Katie as she slipped on the front steps of the chapel.

After the ceremony the guest made their way next door to the reception which was held in an old officers club. The beautiful building is where they danced the night away.

Thank you Matt and Katie for letting us share in your beautiful day!!!

Kick it into High Gear:: Glimps

Well spring and summer 2010 brides it is now time to kick it into high gear. By now you should have chosen your ceremony and reception venue, meet with and chosen your florist, DJ, cake maker and photographer. Your invitations should be the next thing you start thinking about and working on. I always suggest brides get a jump start on their invitations so they don't get into a time crunch.

If you do not have a planner or designer start thinking about the details you are going to want to incorporate into your big day ie. menus, escort/place cards, favors, decor, programs and any other special pieces.

To help inspire you have a chosen a few of my favorite details.

P.S I have a stunning real wedding to share with you tomorrow I am so excited. This wedding brought a huge smile to my face. Here is a sneak peak!

Have a great day!!!

Add some length...

I am so into long tables for receptions lately. I think it is there perfect way to make your wedding unique. If you are have a more intimate wedding they are the perfect way to bring everyone together. The long tables bring a sense of regality to a room and they demand attention.

When you are choosing tables and floor plans keep in mind your space and which type of tables your venue will provide.

Check out these fab long tables. Which could you see at your wedding?