Special Event Tags

Mayasmommas from Etsy sent us these special event tags to sample and we just love them!! They are so cute and unique!

The tags are handmade and aged in coffee! They are seriously a perfect detail for country, outdoor, rustic and vintage weddings and other events too! They come in different sizes and styles.



I had a little fun with them and thought up a couple different ways to use them. Please excuse my amateur photography!

A thank you tag for favors or whatever! It would be really cute to put your personalized logo or monogram on the back!

Table numbers!

Placecards!

Even as a gift tag!

These tags are so versatile, you can use them any way you can think of. Here are some ways that other brides have used them!

Sarah's Stands

Sarah's Stands has the awesomest cake stands out there! They will meet any requirement you seek. Sarah is someone just like you who was looking for the right cake stand for her wedding but could not find it, so she decided to design her own, and the rest is history.



Her cake stands come in a variety of sizes from 12" to 22" round. And they come in any color you can imagine! They do custom colors now! The best part about these stands is they are extremely durable and can hold the weight of multi-tiered wedding cakes!

Another great thing about Sarah's Stands is that you can stack them up and use them for cupcakes as well! I kind of love the idea of buying a custom cake stand for your wedding cake, and then resusing it for special events throughout your life. It will always be a conversation starter.

You can match them to your wedding color scheme!

It's all in the details. Sarah's Stands have been featured in Brides Magazine, The Knot, Southern Weddings and much more! Don't miss out on these awesometastic stands, check them out on Etsy!

Summer Blogosphere Series Final Post

For our last Blogosphere post, Green Wedding Shoes shared this DIY wedding that had so many cute details. One in particular that I just had to share are these wear your heart on your sleeve pins! They are the adorablest!!!



This display was put out at the ceremony for guests to wear. And all the groomsmen wore big hearts as their boutonnieres!

Sweet Little Photographs

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There are so many great blogs out there, I barely scratched the surface! I hope that I opened your eyes to some fantastic blogs that you will keep up with, keep blog hoppin!

Escort Cards & Originality

Escort Cards are something I've posted about in the past. I think it's time to revisit the topic. I encourage my clients to think original with their escort cards. The same old white folded cards, placed alphabetically on a table? Come on...you're more fun than that.

I'm not going to talk about this in length. Enjoy a few pics of how Wedding Jeannie does it, and be inspired to come up with your own idea. My favorite is from Molly and Travis' book themed wedding. We rented a vintage bookshelf, filled it with gorgeous books, and placed the escort cards in them. You know like a book mark! Cool right?

There are inexpensive tools available all around you. Create something and watch your guests be impressed.

Destination Southern California Wedding



Sheri & Ray from Philly married at St. Regis, Dana Point

Destination Weddings have grown in popularity over the last five years. Many couples are deciding to travel to a dream location, and bringing their families and friends along for the adventure. Destination weddings allow couples to spend quality time with their loved ones, instead of just one day.

Southern California is the perfect destination for couples hoping for a memorable wedding, honeymoon, and vacation all in one. The weather is almost perfect 8 months out of the year. Imagine the possibilities for your wedding. We have pristine beaches, luxurious resorts, glittering city scapes, chic desert hot spots and quaint mountain villages.

LA Couple Janet & Greg's scenic wedding in Big Bear Mountain

Wedding Jeannie is consistenly chosen by out of state brides, as their Destination Southern California wedding planner. With 10 years of experience and industry contacts, we can ensure that your Destination California wedding is flawless.

Monique & Adam traveled from NYC to Santa Monica, and married at The Huntley Penthouse

Los Angeles and Orange County brides, you can have a Destination Southern California wedding too. Only a few hours by car, you have world class destinations. Why not consider San Diego, Santa Barbara, Temecula Wine Country, Napa Valley, Palm Springs, Big Bear Mountain, and Las Vegas?


OC Couple Alexis and David married at Arbor Terrace, in Fallbrook, near Temecula Wineries 

 Wedding Jeannie is respected and recognized throughout California and nationwide, giving us access to venues and talented professionals EVERYWHERE!

Danielle and Terry from NYC at The Wynn Las Vegas

We're planning two Santa Barbara weddings in 2012, and we're so thrilled to be working there again. Dana and James are from London, and will be married at Fess Parker's Doubltree with the Pacific Ocean as their ceremony backdrop. Heather and Sam will share their nuptuals with 50 of their closest family and friends, with an intimate affair on the rooftop of the Canary Hotel.

Trust in our experience. Trust in our resources. Trust in our dedication. Call Jeannie at 562.305.3744 or email weddingjeannie@hotmail.com and inquire about our DESTINATION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PACKAGE.

We accept a limited number of events per month,and our 2012 calendar is filling up quickly. Don't wait! Let's meet for a virtual consultation. Our SKYPE name is WEDDINGJEANNIE. Your dream destination awaits. Let the planning begin.

DIY: Scratch off Save-the-dates

I saw this adorable idea for DIY save-the-dates at Martha Stewart Weddings. They are scratch off!! I think this is such a unique idea and so much fun!



These are a great way to entice your guests, they immediately know that your wedding is gonna be one they don't want to miss out on!

Click here to find out how to make these cute creations!

Summer Blogosphere Series Part 10

For part 10 of our blog series, I wanted to share this post I came across on Wedding Bee. I just thought it was the cutest thing ever. Their blog is a fantastic resource for brides! It's great to see the thoughts and perspectives of brides just like you! And it's fun to read.



I know the first look makes everything easier on the photographer and other vendors (including us planners), but there is something so romantic about not seeing your significant other until you walk down the aisle on that day. I've always been very traditional in that sense.



All this being said, I am now in love with this idea of a non-first look. You get to hold your love's hand and talk to them without actually seeing each other. Just take a peek at these photos by Danny Boyle Photography and you will fall in love too.

Decor: Pom poms

Everyone wants their wedding to be unique. The best way to create a wedding that is different is through the decorations of course. These adorable tissue paper pom poms from Pom Love at Etsy are a fantastic way to make a wedding your own! You can mix them in with your flowers or even use them as a replacement for flowers or Japanese Lanterns!



They come in different patterns and just about every color you could imagine. Take a looksie.

The best part about these darling decorations is that they are made from 100% recycled paper! How eco-friendly!

Mini Wedding Cakes!

I came across this fantastic post on the Austin Wedding Blog and it was too adorable not to share! Mini- wedding cakes have been around for a while, but I've never seen a mini-wedding cake pan like this! It's too cute for words so I will just share the picture with you.

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Mini-wedding cakes are a great alternative or addition to a traditional wedding cake. If you wanted something a little fancier than cupcakes, these are really a great idea! Here are a few other cutesy mini-cakes that I just love!

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Soft pink and green Inspiration Board

One of our awesometastic brides wants a soft pink wedding with mossy green accents. We created this soft, romantic inspiration board for her to get a feel for what her wedding would look like!



Stay tuned to see how the real wedding compares!

Dresses; Bouquet; Table Number; Chair; Bracelet: Drinks

What do you guys think?

DIY: Paper pomander- flower balls

Check out this great DIY project I found on Hostess with the Mostess! These paper pomander-flower balls would be great as table centerpieces for any event! They're really easy to make, go ahead and give them a whirl!

Aren't they adorable? What do you guys think?

Say Yes to the Dress

I normally don't like the wedding shows on TV. They tend to be about bridezillas and fighting and my brides are nothing like that!



Say Yes to the Dress from TLC is one of the few wedding shows that I actually enjoy watching. They always have happy endings and I love seeing the excitement when the bride finds that perfect dress!



Now, you can watch brides from all over the country try on dresses and you can even watch bridesmaids! TLC has expanded their original show based in New York at Kleinfeld to Bridals by Lori in Atlanta with wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses!

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(MasterPiece Weddings was in no way compensated for this post, we just like this awesometastic show!)