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…
The Community Counseling & Education Center celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala fundraiser themed Dance with Us featuring a silent auction, dance exhibitions, catering by Elements Restaurant, and the rockin’ sounds of King Bee. It was a busy night of timing management, silent auction coordination, and communication between the dancers, band & everyone else!…
Guestbooks can range from bland and boring to sparkling and interactive – it’s your choice. When thinking about how you want to commemmorate who attended your event, consider a few things: 1. Is this something that I can – and want – to display in my home?2. Is there anything that I want to share…
When we leave a wedding… do we really remember what the centerpieces look like?! Most of the time, the answer is no. Unless they were really special or really elaborate, right? We aren’t in the “elaborate” business but we are all about making your day special (and reasonably priced!). Here are some questions to ask…
Professional photos can be such a great tool when planning an event – for invitations, for that signable photoframe, for take-away photo frames, the list goes on. When planning on a budget, one of the best ways to get semi-professional photos (no one will know the difference most of the time!) is to contact amateurs,…
