I just loved this couple! But everyone did. They were fun, hip, and so happy in love I just had to smile every time I was around them. With such a wonderful sense of style and very articulate vision for her day, Laura was an absolute gem! And the fact that her family treated me like a celebrity really just made everything that much better. Love these guys! Check out some of these amazing pictures from their wedding at Villa Siena.







Right before Kyle sees Laura for the first time...







Don't they just look like a fun bunch? Did you happen to see the fabulous accessories made by Lani?

Then you have these adorable ones...





And I wish you could hear the beautiful vows these two wrote each other. Beautiful ceremony...













And the reception could have lasted all night. It was a blast!





Thank godness for Suzanne at Flora Euorpa. Her flowers were amazing!!! And the amazing pictures by Anne at One Fine Day truly does express how romantic the whole day felt.









A beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple. Here's to an even more beautiful marriage!

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6. Color, color, and more color! Especially since we are going into spring, do not be afriad to use color, and bright colors! Monochromatic themes are really fun when you are usuing bright colors like cobalt, fuschsia or apple green. But mixing colors, patterns and fun little favors make for a really interactive and vibrant wedding reception! Guests will appreciate the break from cream and ivory and relish in the super chci hues of the season. What ever season that may be, it can always use some color!

7. Frozen yougurt versus cake. Yep, you heard me right. Frozen yougurt is going head to head this season with the all time favorite wedding cake as the choice dessert. Now that we as a nation are all on a diet kick (or at least want to be, crave to be, dream to be...) we can get excited about frozen yougurt. Plus, what's really fun is that chefs all over the nation are making the most incredible yogurt. And with flavors like double dutch chocolate, french vanilla, peaches and cream, and grasshopper you won't even know it's low cal. Top it off with a fresh made, candy fluer de lise with your monogram shining through, and you have a really cute, very original, and so much more memorable dessert! Any one else getting hungry???

8. Local food movement. I love this one. Especially for out of town guest bags or party favors. Local food is something that not only expresses who you are as a couple, but can tell a story of your day. And with so many products hailing specific locations, why send your guests home with a Hershey's bar with your name on the wrapper or serve just any 'ol meal? Look into local products that people can't get anywhere else. Or serve a meal that is native to where you are getting married. Even if it is not fancy, do it for the rehearsal dinner or day after brunch. Trying local food is part of the fun when you travel some where. Everywhere has a history and a story, just like you and your fiance. Get creative and make your wedding something really memorable!

9. Poloroid guest book. Pretty much anything retro is cool now a days. Cabbage Patch Dolls, Rubik's Cube, even leggings. (Crazy, right?) What else is cool is poloroid film and cameras. The old time square image with white border, and extra large note area on bottom, makes for a fun and creative guest book. This also makes a great replacement of the ever so popular signature frame (still popular, FYI). But the poloroids allow for your guests to take a picture of themself at your wedding, usually displaying a little bit of thier personality, and leave you a message of congratualtions. It is two fold! And much more enjoyable to look back on in twenty years. Maybe even comical... At least we hope so!

10. Lighting. Use lighting strategically. Plain and simple. Lighting makes for great ambience. It adds flavor into a rather flavorless rooms. It brings in intimacy and warmth, not to mention the fun factor. Lighting just makes it better. It transforms a room. Doing weddings in the same location makes this even that much more clear to me as a planner. But since you only have one wedding to plan, take my word forit. Lighting will make your party just that much better. You will not regret it in the end. I promise!

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As we are now two weeks into our new year, the questions is posed. What are the new trends for 2008? Most of you already know that I have a rather different perspective on trends (like "it is your wedding, do what you want" sort of mentality), but never-the-less I will indulge you in what I see as the new (and still slightly old) trends for 2008 weddings. In no particular order, here we go:

1. Eco friendly weddings. With the "green" movement still very much upon us. It is important to think about our world on a daily basis. Those of you who want to make an even bigger stand, make a statement with their wedding. Everything from organic food, to recycled invitations, to fair trade fabrics used in your wedding dress, Eco friendly weddings might cost you more financially, but will ultimately do their part in trying to protect our planet. If you are up for it, go green brides!

2. Graphic prints. This trend started to make it's mark in 2007 and will continue to do so in 2008. With graphic prints becoming more mainstream, more people are starting to fall in love with the idea of them. Black and white prints especially will remain popular in 2008. But don't count out those crazy brights that you never thought would resurface post 1970 and 80. With some small modifications, they are still hip, and oh so fun!!

3. Alternative cakes. I hear this all the time "...but we really don't like cake". Then why do you still want one at your wedding? I know they are traditional, and people like desert. But does it have to be vanilla cake, with questionable fondant frosting that pleases the masses. No way! Try something a little less traditional, and a little more you. If you love Italian food, pair it with tiramasu or a gelato bar. If you are doing down home cooking, serve a couple different cobblers. French food? Serve mini pastries or crepes. What ever your food choice ends up being, be creative with your dessert. People will still be happy, and I think, pleasantly surprised!

4. Lace a beads, please! After a couple of years of simple (plain Jane) dresses, 2007 brought in some pretty fun trends in bridal gowns. 2008 will keep the lace and bead trend going. Thank goodness. Girls want to look like girls on their wedding day; and what better way to look and feel girly, than to have some lace or bead work on your gown. Nothing says girl like lace. I mean, really. And if you do not like lace, treat yourself to some hand beading of crystals or pearls. If you do want a simple gown, make it pop in the back. It's a focal point during the ceremony and a nice surprise to people who are admiring the way you look! What ever your style, make the trends work for you.

5. Letterpress invitations. I am a big fan of this one! Letterpress is not only classy, but it is so much fun! As a history buff, I love the fact that all print used to be done through letter press. And if you are a tactical person, letterpress can be a way of telling your story while presenting simple, beautiful, and unique invitations and stationary. Letter pressed papers can be funky, chic, elegant, you name it. But if you are going to do simple, letterpress really is simplicity at its best. Just can't say enough...

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