My dear friend’s sister, Kasey Kearin, married the love of her life, Skye Sander, on June 18th, 2010. I had the pleasure of working primarily with Kasey’s mom, Sharon, during the planning process. Sharon was very organized – leaving me to-do lists with each of the boxes of favors, menus, etc. The ceremony was held…
A smooth, well-thought-out timeline is crucial for any event to be successful. Without a great timeline, the event will be sloppy and the great details and creative pieces will be overshadowed by chaos and unpredictability. I used to think that all brides had been dreaming about their wedding day since they were 12. I have…
The people who attend your wedding are not just ANYONE, right?! These are people who care for you, love you, support you, and are there for you on your best days and on your worst days. You want to hear from them, right? A wonderful way to extend your special day and to always get…
Let me guess – you’re planning a wedding or event and you just realized that there are a million little things that need to get done on the Big Day but you want to actually ENJOY your guests, friends & family, right? Well, look no further… Amazing Days Events specializes in day-of wedding coordination and…
Many of you will plan your wedding ceremony at a venue that has a beautiful view – the beach, a mountain top, a river bank, etc. A very traditional wedding feature is an arch – rustic or classic, bursting with flowers or draped with billowing fabrics. This can be lovely and beautiful but can also…
We’ve all seen photo booths at carnivals, the mall, or even at the movie theatre but they’re now becoming a popular activity at weddings and bigger events. You can capture all of those candid photos when people get to goof off! It makes for some of the most memorable photos of the event. If you…
I was just contacted by a bride who has chosen a beautiful, top-notch Santa Barbara venue, the (Fess Parker Double Tree) and has planned her ceremony for 11am – reception to follow. This is such a wonderful way to have the venue of your dreams without breaking your budget. If you’re planning to have a…
Framed photos aren’t the first thing that you might think of when imagining your perfect table setting for your event… however, flowers can be expensive and live fish went out of style in 1995. Framed photos are charming, personalized, and can be as elegant or playful as you want. I recently caught a deal at…
Planning a party where you are going to serve alcohol? Budget-wise, your best bet is to serve beer & wine only. Hard alcohol is expensive – ranging from $1-5 per drink or more at a restaurant venue – and can lead to embarassing “lamp shade” incidents. After doing much shopping in town for vino, the…
All brides want to look their best on their big day and I’m sure that you’re no different. You may think that you need to lose a few pounds… Or you may just want to firm up your arms or your booty? Maybe even have some noticeable muscle definition in your strapless gown? You may…
