Sunday 30 November 2008

Candy Bars



As I gather my candy bar inspirations thought I would publish some of the lovely images I have found, I love the set up of the top photo with the lighting and the bags here in the second image, can imagine leaving with a bag stuffed full of lots of goodies!

Saturday 29 November 2008

Silk taffeta ruffle shrug in the etsy shop!

This little number joins the handknit shrug and the organza ruffle jacket in our new English Dept. etsy boutique. Made from 100% silk taffeta, possibly the most luxurious fabric of all time, this is the latest installment in my never-ending quest for proper wraps for weddings.
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A Spanish Affair

I found this fabulous wedding on www.amorologyweddings.blogspot.com, with such wonderful ideas for a spanish themed wedding. I love the way they have added in black and reds details on the fans, the stationery and the bridesmaids and mixed these colours with a teal. You cannot see it here on this board, but the bridesmaids all have teal shoes on, divine!

Tuesday 25 November 2008

Sweet and treat tables for weddings

I have created some sweet and treat tables this year for some weddings and have some to create for some of my weddings in 2009 so am constantly looking for inspiration for creating these wonderful, decadent displays. I fell in love with this fabulous french style table with the feather displays and the colours found on {casando ideias}. The matching wallpaper helps!

Something to go over something.

Just wanted to show off this sweet handknit wool shrug by English Dept. lieutenant Clara (I'm the sewer, she's the knitter). Here at the shop, we're surrounded on all sides by wispy, sleeveless dresses. But on a day like today--38ºF and raining--we're craving cozy. This is going into the etsy shop later today. Clara embellished it very sweetly with handsewn seed beads and vintage pearls from our studio stash. Ta da!

a crowning event: Brian & Andrea

Okay, so I know I have been terribly slacking these last couple weeks at keeping up with the blog...but I am so going to try and make it up to you with lots of pictures (and I mean LOTS) from Brian& Andrea's wedding that took place at the Prado at Balboa Park. Leo Patrone gave us so many great images it was hard to choose. Thank you Leo! I can't wait to get this wedding up on my featured weddings section on my website so I can even share more.

So without further ado...you have seen the inspiration board (filled with crowns and Spanish flair, inspired by the bride's time spent in spain)..here are some of my very favorite details.

Bridesmaid dresses from BCBG and spanish fans
vintage crown postcard holder that we put to good use holding postcards and escort cards for the guests.

A Spanish guitarist for the courtyard of course
Hundreds of red carnations floating in the fountain. This was absolutely gorgeous as it greeted the guests at the entrance.
The overall large ballroom with a crown gobo we had customized for the dance floor. The chandeliers just happened to be shaped as crowns as well. How perfect was that?
Each table was named in Spanish and translated to such things as my queen, my treasure, my family, for always, etc. This one pictured, "Mi Cielo" or my heaven, sat at the Bridal table.
The beautiful bride herself in her breathtaking lace and silk dress by Alvina Valenta

Crowns adorned the centerpieces as they sat on custom made velvet pillows and beds of flowers. Twigg Botanicals used lush spanish roses in varying shades of corals, peaches and deep reds that was vibrant against the teal covered tables.
Godiva chocolate boxes sat at each seat tied with red ribbons and customized letter-pressed monogram tags by Pretty Handsome Paper.



The cake...oh, I loved the cake! We of course had to add a little crown to the top to tie it all in.



We had customized postcards made from vintage embroidered Spanish cards I found. Courtney Scowby Designs did an amazing job...really making these look authentic.
We added vintage stamps of course to the backs of the cards (notice they're crown stamps)...and Yes, the bride and groom did handwrite a personal memory to each guest on the back that was carefully placed at each seat. This was such a wonderful and thoughtful way to honor each guest and remind them how much it meant to have them there.



The parents of the bride catching a glimpse of the first dance. I love this picture.

A late night treat and a Spanish tradition...Churos and Hot Chocolate...so tasty and a big hit.
The getaway...The Bride handed out long stemmed red roses as she said goodbye to her family and friends. They rode away in a pedi cab as guests saw them off.
One last kiss! Andrea and Brian you are truly divine in every way. Your kindness and love makes the world more sweet. What an elegant and beautiful day it was! Thank you for trusting me with something so special and for allowing me to share in all the fun. Love to you both!

Inviting: Minna Designs



Minna of Minna Designs just sent over some of her work and is offering all our readers 20% off of her design fee for the full month of December! What a fabulous deal! If you are looking for unique invitations or announcements be sure and stop by and visit her site Here! Thanks Minna for sharing some of your beautiful designs with us!

Bright summer colours for weddings

As the cold winds descend from Northern Spain and our temperatures have dropped, it is comforting to be thinking about another long hot summer next year! Here we have put together a board for one of our 2009 weddings at the Guadalmina Hotel, beautiful bright, clean colours, citrussy, clean and just so colourful, I particuarly love the cake with the butterflies and the little cocktail umbrellas.

Friday 21 November 2008

Thursday 20 November 2008

Ria and Melchor's Wedding

It's a blessing to be a blessing to others.. This is what i felt when i did Ria's entourage for 10 days. Yes! 10 days lang.. its a long story.. haha but what matters most is, Ria, the girls, and me.. HAPPY!!!! :-)

Grabe ah! ang gaganda ng mga pics! ang hirap pumili! hahaha.. cute cute nyo lahat! and i love the hair, make up! flowers.. Perfect!!

"Veejay, grabe!! I love your gowns!!! hahaha! Super saya ko, ganda nilang lahat!! Ganda ng lumabas...
My entourage loved them din!! I think yan yung masayang feeling for me, they're very proud wearing it!! Ang ganda kasi e!!

Veejay, wahhh!!! Hugzzz talaga!!!! Galing galing mo!!! I always thank my lucky stars, for leading me back to you pa rin! hahaha! :)

More power to you!! God Bless!
I don't think this is the end for us.. only the beginning! hahahah! Let's keep in touch ah!!!"

Ria, super thank you! You've been tremendously kind! Super effort din ang rush fitting dates! pero masaya naman! nag enjoy ako ng bonggang bongga!!! WE MADE IT! Yey! God is really good! See you soon! MWAH!!!