Wedding Wednesday - Something out of the box

When it comes to favors, I have nothing against candy coated almonds in tulle. In fact, I love eating the candy coating, not a big fan of the almonds though. But sometimes, you want something a little more fun and memorable for your guests to take home. A tangible memory of their presence at your wedding.

A few months ago we hired Lefty Joe to do caricatures at a birthday party we hosted. He was a hit! It was nice to send everyone home with a favor that was also entertainment! There was quite a crowd watching the artist depict their friends.




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{Wedding Wednesday}

If you're the bride I was, you are planning your wedding like crazy! Clippings from magazines, scouring the internet, looking for the perfect touches for your perfect day. And a to do list a mile long.... :)

Sound familiar?

We've decided to share with you some of our favorite wedding vendors, ideas and trends. If you're a bride to be (or groom), a BFF bridesmaid or someone just wanting to throw an awesome party, maybe some of our suggestions might inspire you!

Today's inspiration is 11Hentertainment: Wedding DJ

We will be the first to admit that when it comes to DJs, we're REALLY picky, like really. To us, the perfect DJ keeps the dance floor packed and moving but isn't such a ham that you're constantly being distracted by their weird jokes.

Steven was that ideal dj. The tag team style allowed for a seamless evening with no awkward gaps between songs. They started off with a ton of oldies but goodies that got the young and old on the floor (now that's a feat!) Being a guest at this wedding, Lindsay can attest that the music was stellar - I (Lauren) had to hear about her aching abs for several days after.

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Happy birthday Lindsay!!

24 years ago I started praying for a sister.
22 years ago today God answered my prayer.

May your day be a reminder of how much you are loved, our family would be incomplete without you.


Xoxo,
your big sister

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours! May you find a moment to give thanks for even the smallest blessing. :)

Sweet treat!!

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Eddie & Francesca {e-session}

My favorite moment? When we asked if they would mind doing a piggy back shot, and she said "Can we really??" :D

Turns out, Eddie is usually wearing his piece and she never gets a piggy back ride. Even though both of their jobs require them to be tough, this was one of the sweetest engagement sessions EVER. Francesca & Eddie can bring out the FIERCE - but they also know how to be silly ;)

Francesca & Eddie wanted to do their session at the beautiful Terranea Resort. We had to schedule and reschedule and reschedule again because for once Southern California weather was just not cooperating. But finally we had the perfect afternoon.

You can tell a man's love by the way he looks at his girl.

Julio & Sonia

She knew from the moment we had our first meeting. Vintage. Classic. Love.

She wanted her pictures to portray everything romantic that your wedding day is supposed to be.

As we drove for what seemed like miles and miles, we finally arrived at the Mission Inn in Riverside. It was then that we finally realized the beauty that had captured Sonia's heart and imagination. The perfect setting for two people in love.

As we rode the tiny tiny elevator to the top floor, Julio's eyes were bright with excitement about the amazing room they had been given. I couldn't imagine a more romantic place to spend your first night of the rest of your lives.

Sonia and Julio, thank you for inviting us to take part in your beautiful day. May each day be as full of love as this one.