Wednesday 29 April 2009

I love these!

Nicole from Kireina Paper told Amorology about her cute flower corsages recently - and we're so excited! Just in time for Mother's Day! Be sure to check them out... They're so fun and different. And guess what? She's offering free shipping for Amorology readers! Just be sure to type in AMOROLOGY as the "secret" discount code 



Monday 27 April 2009

Wedding at Mijas Villa Bancales



How lucky are these brides at the moment with our Spanish weather, every wedding I have decorated since March has been perfect and the sun has shone on everone. Here we decorated and coordinated a beautiful wedding for Leilani and Eric,
who flew in from San Francisco and what a fabulous day they had in such a beautiful setting at Villa Bancales in Mijas.
Our thanks to such a smooth running day goes to the ever amazing Jeremy Standley, JH Productions, Michael Taylor Catering, Sue with her lovely cakes, and of course the wonderful Matt with his beautiful spanish guitar and last but not least Reviva Weddings!
We are of course waiting for the most fabulous photos from Jeremy and his team! So watch this space x
To watch the ceremony filmed by JH Productions for the family that could not attend visit
http://www.vimeo.com/4309456

Beach themes for weddings





As we work on more beach theme wedding ideas for Brenda at PS Events, I found this lovely post on green wedding shoes I wanted to share with you, enjoy! x



Bright, joyous, flowerlike.

Ruffle bolero and custom dress embellishment for Kate. Organza, lace, tulle, vintage millinery flowers, pearls, petals, treasures.

Forecast: sunny with a chance of burlap

Still recovering from Sunday night's Forecast fashion show (hosted by the Portland Mercury). Thanks loads to lovely models Ari, Amber, Bree and Rachel. Extra gratitude goes to Amber, who cheerfully endured the scratchiness of this burlap beauty:
Those are Stumptown coffee bags, in case you're wondering. 100% organic!

Tattered organza shrug.

Here it is, at last. Six hundred ruffles, thirty hours at my trusty Husqvarna, three spools of thread, and three shades of silk organza: dove grey, sea glass and ivory. All that, and it barely weighs a pound. For Myra, as promised. I think I need one of these for myself. It's like wearing mist or meringue or the lightest butterfly wings. Oh, it's hard to part with this one...

Sunday 26 April 2009

Cheapest Wedding


Recently I had the pleasure of helping a friend organise her sister's wedding. It didn't just have to be cheap it had to be the cheapest wedding ever, they had both just finished university and like most students they were pretty broke.

The date was set and to keep costs down the local registery office was the venue, not the prettiest of places, it was definately built for function rather than looks. Luckily the public park was close and we helped find some great places for the photographs.

The bride to be had some fantastic and unusual ideas for her cheap wedding dress but on one of the many shopping trips fell in love with a beautiful cream summer dress, perfect for the wedding day. Shoes were borrowed from the big sister - very important to have sister's or friends with the same size feet!

Flowers were kept very simple with button holes for the groom and best man and a corsage for the bride.

The venue for the wedding reception was at the big sister's garden - not massive but with standing room only 65 people were fitted in - very good job everyone knew each other!

The wedding breakfast was a buffet, all sourced from the local supermarket, and we made a stunning display with fruit as the centerpiece.

The total cost for the wedding was only a few hundred, but the day was beautiful and simple and all about the happy couple.

Saturday 25 April 2009

Right Caterer for Your Wedding Day




Not many decisions will have a larger impact on your wedding reception than the caterer you select for your festivities, not only pertaining to the food, but also other logistical concerns.

Frequently the caterer manages a lot of the setting up and tearing down of your event. The reception can't start unless the dining area is set up with centerpieces in place, as well as a cake table ready for the delivery of the cake. In order to be sure to get your cleaning deposit returned, you need to make sure the site is cleaned up when your event finishes.

The happiness of your guests depends on the food and service at your wedding. Although a lot of attendees won't pay attention to every detail of your event, they will all have an opinion on what you serve. Since everybody eats the food, it will be really obvious if something isn't the right temperature or if glasses stay empty because there are insufficient servers. Tastes and smells elicit powerful mental images. Your wedding day should include a delicious meal that guests are sure to remember.

Since selecting the proper caterer is essential to having a successful wedding day, it's important to know how to find the right one. It's useful to be certain of the kind of food you'd like, as well as the ambiance you're trying to create so you can let potential caterers know. Doing this, can reduce your list of possible caterers; after all you don't need to get an estimate from a BBQ chef if you want a fine-dining event.

Among the elements to take into consideration when selecting a caterer include:

* How much can you spend?

* Will the event facility you have chosen let you use independent caterers?

* Is there a particular type of meal that you are thinking of? Are there any foods you love or hate?

* Are you interested in having a buffet or family style event, a formal dinner, menu item stations, or a different option?

* Would you prefer the caterer do all of the event planning or just provide the food?

* Would you like a full bar service, personally selected drinks, or a mix of the two?

After you figure out what you want, check out catering sites online, or ask friends and family or other event experts you are working with for suggestions. Try to get your list whittled down to just a few caterers that appear to be suitable and start consulting with them.

Some smart things to ask a prospective caterer:

* What dishes do you specialize in? Will you be able to personalize my menu according to my preferences, or do you only offer pre-made menus? Typically, if a caterer charges more, you get a more personalized service.

* What is the median cost per person for your service? What comes included with this?

* When did you start your business?

* How many wedding receptions has your company been involved with?

* How busy is your company on Saturdays and Sundays?

* What is your ratio of servers to attendees? Is an event manager available for every event?

* What kind of experience does the chef possess? No matter how flattering the salespeople are, it means nothing if the kitchen staff does not have talent.

* Are tastings available before booking, after booking, or at all? While there are some regional differences, a lot of caterers currently assess a fee for tastings, which even if it costs a couple hundred dollars is a good idea.

* Will the chef who was at the tasting be present for my event? If the answer is no, then the tasting wasn't very useful.

* Besides catering, what different services do you provide?

First and foremost, you need to feel at ease and feel good about the caterer you select. After all, your wedding is a once in a lifetime event, you want to enjoy every minute of it.

Clouds of tulle.

New photos of Megan's dress...a fairylike confection of white tulle and silvery embroidery. This one was really fun. And she wears it rather well, I would say.

Friday 24 April 2009

Wedding Dress For Beach Wedding




The marriage of the coast now became tren just and was desired by many couples.And beach wedding is one of the more popular ones. The reasons why beach weddings are popular are that these can be arranged in a relatively shorted duration, can do with less decorations and is comparatively informal than traditional one.

So, if you have decided to have your wedding at a beach, you are going to pick up a dress which goes with this theme. The traditional gown and veil won't do. Think about it, you are going to make a mess of your beautiful dress on a beach if it is a long flowing white satin gown with a long train. The dress could end up in a mess. While choosing your dress you will have to make sure that you are very comfortable in it. Since the wedding is on a beach, it should not be long.

You can go for a lightweight material like chiffon, silk, linen or satin. It is best if it is pretty simple. A simple yet elegant wedding dress would add to the romantic setting on the beach. A sarong would make a lovely wedding dress if you can carry it well along with a nice halter top. You can also go for a strapless or spaghetti straps which would look very beautiful on the beach. You can also go a bit different than traditional white dress. There are various themes within beach theme like Hawaiian theme, carnival theme etc. Hawaiian theme would make a very good and colorful choice. Its your choice, have it your way.

Apart from the dress, special considerations should be given to the wedding footwear as well. Nice heels matching with the wedding dress may look good but they would be impractical to wear on a beach. For a beach wedding, brides should opt of either flat sloes or even barefoot. Sand can be pretty hot during summers therefore keep that in mind if you are planning to be barefoot.

All said, the key thing to remember about beach wedding dress is that it should be light, cool and very comfortable. You can keep it simple without compromising elegance and glamor.

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Thursday 23 April 2009

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Choosing the Right Wedding Stationaries


One of the largest expenses while getting married is the wedding stationary. You can spend a rather large amount of money on your wedding stationary if you have the funds. Many people view the wedding stationary as a highly important part of the wedding process. They see the wedding stationary as your first chance to show the world who you are as a couple. If you feel this way, you will want to spend a little extra time, money and effort on your wedding stationary. If you view them as simply a means to let everyone know about the wedding, there are many ways you can save money.

You will want to purchase your wedding stationary early. Whether you are having invitations printed professionally or you are going to print your own wedding stationary, you want to send out invitations with enough time for people to plan to make it to your nuptials. One very important thing about your wedding is having the people you care about present. If you don’t send out your wedding stationary with enough time, people might make other plans.

Fancy wedding stationary can be very expensive. Because of this, you should determine your overall wedding budget. Then, you should decide exactly what you want to spend on wedding stationary. If you are looking to spend a lot of money, you might be able to afford nicer wedding stationary on thicker and more expensive paper. Professional printers will offer a wide range of options that can suit any needs. If you are looking to save money, you can make your own invitations from wedding stationary. You can save a lot of cash by opting to make your own wedding stationary rather than hire out. If you are planning to have a huge wedding, this can be a big undertaking.

If you are making the wedding stationary yourself, you should make sure you allow plenty of time. Addressing hundreds of envelopes is no small project and you will want to make sure that everyone on the list gets an invite. You don’t want to be rushing at the last minute to finish up your wedding stationary. You also want to give people time to RSVP so you can know exactly how many people are planning to show up. Weddings are expensive and it is certainly undesirable to have a lot of people fail to respond. You can make your own wedding stationary by going to a craft store. They will generally have paper with nice designs that you can put in your own printer. You can dress up your wedding stationary by adding ribbons or confetti.

Another way to save money on wedding stationary is to send out e-vites. An e-vite is an online invitation. You can use sources such as email or networking sites such as Facebook or Myspace to get the word out. This is also a great way to differentiate between who is coming to the reception and who is just invited to the ceremony. You can send e-vites to a large group of people for the wedding ceremony and then send out paper invitations to those invited to the reception. This can save a lot of money and cut back on confusion.

Wednesday 22 April 2009

Here Comes May 9th...

















Here comes Toby, Amy and a wedding....and with it comes a new sister in law!  I'm so happy these two have found each other.  They are cute as can be together and I LOVE them both! Looking forward to all being together for the wedding in a couple of weeks.  We got lots of fun things in the mix including owls, trees and lanterns.  Imagine a blend of modern with rustic and one my favorite color pallates, orange, aqua and yellow and VOILA, we've got one fun wedding coming up.  :) 

Many Thanks to Jason McGrew for the super fantastic photos.  Can't wait to see what he does next!