So I just posted about why you should (yes, I should-ed on you) do a First Look and here are some AMAZING ideas for how to capture your First Look forever… I can just feel the anticipation and the emotion in these photos. Courtesy of – I have no idea because the website that I borrowed them from is in Portugese. Click on THIS LINK for beautiful inspirations for a First Look to remember… you will not be disappointed.
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,…
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…
I have been fortunate enough to have many brides who have been very creative in demonstrating their culture during their wedding festivities. Live music and cultural rituals are a perfect way to draw attention to the bride and/or groom’s cultural heritage or at least their “something special”… Is your groom Scottish? Maybe have a bagpiper…
The two most common questions that I get from my wedding and party planners is “Which vendors do I tip? And how much?” The downturned economy has made this concept even more touchy considering that you’re writing some pretty significant checks for services & products and then to think “You want MORE?!” on top of…
I am always on the look-out for beautiful, reasonably priced venues in Santa Barbara. It is very easy to find venues in town and locally that cost $3000+ and then you still have to bring in all of your own rentals! So today, when I was on a site visit for a July wedding, I…
I’m all about preparation and education, particularly when it comes to planning a wedding, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m thrilled to announce the first ever Wedding Planning Bootcamp. Wedding stress happens when you jump into the planning process without a well-researched plan. This Wedding Planning Bootcamp will give you access to a…
