Wedding Readings - Selection #1

Some couples tell me "we want the ceremony short and quick!" However, the ceremony is the MOST important part of the entire day (in my humble opinion) and so by incorporating a meaningful reading makes for a tad bit more interest.
I will post different readings over the next few weeks, for your consideration. If one strikes you, share with your honey, and then advise your officiant that you'd like it included into the service:

In Marriage
In marriage, walk the path together, side by side whenever possible. Remember to hold each other when it is cold. If the air becomes too close, make a little space so each can breathe. When the path is narrow, pick one to go first. Always be willing to follow; don't be afraid to lead. Trust your partner; trust yourself, for marriage is a journey that leads to great love.

Tori & Rich's e-session

You first met Tori & Rich last fall right after they retained us as their full service wedding planner and designer. Rich has been stationed in the middle east serving our country (thank you Rich), and he recently had a 2 week leave to be home. Tori had a to-do list a mile long! On MY to-do list was to arrange to meet with Sam of Sharpe Photographers for their e-session. Here are a few Sam sent to me to post.

This wedding will be held May 8th, and I can't wait! I adore Tori; she is the greatest bride, and their wedding will be fantastic!

Wedding Style 101 Workshop - March 28th

I have two free tickets to give away to attend the Dynamite Weddings Wedding Style 101 event to be held on March 28th. E-mail me soon!
This will be a great opportunity to gain insider information and speak candidly with those qualified to help you facilitate your wedding day goals and help you create your own personal wedding day style. There will be champagne, delicious treats, door prizes, and loads of fun, and you'll walk away with a better sense of your wedding style.

When: March 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. (over by 3:00 p.m.)
Where: Granite Bay Golf Club

Sign up here before space runs out - cost is just $25.00/couple ... or send me an e-mail or give me a call and I'll tell you how you can get TWO free tickets.

I'll be there! Come see me.

Hillary & Shawn's E-session

Such a happy couple and one that is knocking on the door of their wedding day... which will be held in one more week, March 27th. I strongly encourage my couples to schedule their engagement photo session sometime prior to the wedding so that they develop a relationship with their photographer and he/she can get a sense of how a couple pose or how comfortable they are in front of the camera. With the winter weather being problematic, Hillary and Shawn finally had their engagement session a couple of weeks ago.

I love this photo of my couple out in a field; great lighting.

It will be a pleasure to work, for the first time, with Gary Buth of G-Photo Design.

The anticipation is building Hillary & Shawn!

Irish Wedding Eye Candy - Part 2

Continuing with Courtney and Quinn's very Irish wedding... check out this cake! Yes, those are shamrocks on the cake - and the Celtic toasting goblets are perfection!

Cute newlyweds (both very Irish) taking a break to ham it up with Beth of True Love Photo.
Rather than numbering the tables, we names each table with Ireland counties.

And no Irish wedding would be complete without a bagpiper!

Irish Wedding Eye Candy - Part 1

In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, I thought I'd post a few photos from a wonderful Irish wedding I coordinated a couple of years ago. My pal Beth Baugher of True Love Photo, caught the fun, flair and frivoity of Courtney and Quinn on this most magical day!

The bridesmaids (clowning around with the groom) wore Kelly green dresses and carrried Bells of Ireland and Heather in their bouquets. Below the bride with her Dad, also carrying a stunning bouquet of Irish florals and orchids.
Quinn (center above) and all the tartan clad groomsmen joined me in a pose, and showed off their footwear.
Hummmmm, do you wonder what is worn under the kilt? Courtney appears to be trying to answer that question!I'll post a few more detail shots tomorrow, in Part 2.

Meet Laura & John

Laura contracted with me in January, and it will be a pleasure to work with Laura & John on their wedding plans - event date is September 4, 2010. Laura is a petite blue-eyed cutie pie and John is a tall "man's man." In fact, the first time I met John he was a little put off, as a football playoff game was happening and Laura was dragging (ah, I mean inviting) him to look at wedding venues. I set him down in the country club bar so he could catch a little of the game.
This sweet couple decided on marrying at the stunningly beautiful Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, and hold their reception in the beautiful Sacramento Grand Ballroom.

They have selected Sam Wood with Sharpe Photographers and he just sent me these photos from their e-session. Congrats!!

A Carnival Themed 1st Birthday!

What fun! Miss Kaitlyn turned One Year Old in February, and I was asked to be a part of the planning. Such a lucky girl. The theme was old-fashion midway or carnival.

The party was held at Granite Bay Golf Club, where we brought in a carnival tent and six old-timey wooden games. Many children got into the action, as did a few parents. I retained the services of Sierra College cheerleaders who helped the kids with the games, passed out the prizes, and also worked with little ones at the arts and craft table.

Carnival food was served - tray passed mini hamburgers and vegie sticks in ranch dip (the vegies were an attempt to be somewhat healthy since the buffet included corn dogs, mac & cheese, mozzarella sticks and four styles of French fries) Lordy, Lordy!

I love the cake, in the perfect theme. This cake was served to the guests, while little Kaitlyn got her own mini-cake.

And what carnival doesn't serve popcorn? We set up 5 containers each containing a different flavor. Believe it or not, the favorite might have been the cheddar cheese flavor!

Cute table centerpieces - simple and perfect for the kids to enjoy.

The cheerleaders, holding the Birthday Girl were so much fun, and a huge hit to the party! Here they are in front of a giant popcorn box (filled with balloons at the top).

Each child who played the carnival games received tons of prizes and stuffed the winnings into their own box.

Thank you so much to Jeremy Underwood of Sharpe Photographers who took all these photos, and so many more - we had a blast working together on this event.

Happy, Happy Birthday Kaitlyn. Be sure to have mommy and daddy contact me for all your birthday parties!

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Granite Bay Golf Club Bridal Open House

Join me this Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the beautiful Granite Bay Golf Club for a Bridal Open House. Meet some very cool vendors (other than myself!) and sip some wine and munch on yummy appetizers. Be sure to check out the lovely tables that will be set with gorgeous linens and floral displays by Ambience Floral Design.