A beautiful wedding in Mijas

It is with a huge gratitude to Jeremy and his lovely assistant Jenny, that we are able to publish these wonderful images of one of our weddings in Mijas in April. These images, for me, make my work worthwhile, it captures all the thought, design and hard work that has gone into creating a dream day for my brides, to see it happening and to see it afterwards in such beautiful images, makes mine one of the most rewarding jobs:)

Notice I am in one of the photos doing our famous tree decoration projects! Guess which one?! If I can find a tree and decorate it I will :)

It is a pleasure to work with such an outstanding photographer and to check out Jeremy's beautiful slideshow, along with some fab spanish guitar music (he still has not told me who the music is!) http://www.jeremystandley.com/slideshows/Leilanieric

well worth a visit :)

For this wedding we never met the bride beforehand, she was based in San Francisco and was organising her wedding from the states, a hugely admirable lady, who managed to pull together some of the best suppliers of the wedding industry here and fly her family in from all over the world, to create her dream day.

I was delighted when she asked me to help her co-ordinate her day and I have to say it was a fabulous one, we even made the newspapers with this one.

Our sky lanterns hit the local news as the latest UFO's to invade the Costa Del Sol!!!

We even drove some of the guests home how is that for customer service!

Colorful Engagement Gowns

Choosing the perfect engagement gowns is one of the biggest decision taken by her. The shopping for a perfect engagement Gowns is a fabulous adventure, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming--particularly because a bride-to-be often starts shopping for her gown before many other details are determined. Colorful engagement Gowns may be a stylish idea. Here we are showing some colorful gowns for your engagement. You can choose one of them.

Remember that there are as many different kinds of gowns there as there are different kinds of brides.So choose your engagement gowns according to your body complextion.

When to Start Shopping for Your Wedding Dress Give yourself ample time to plan- take a time to think about what you really want So you should ideally start shopping for your gown nine months or more before your wedding. (If you don't have this much time, it's okay, just budget for some rush charges).

Gingham getaway.

It's nice to have new things before I go on a trip--little soaps and shampoos, a new book to read, music I've just discovered. Fresh supplies give each journey a unique scent and sound. I stitched up this little top so I can have something new to wear when I'm traveling next week (undisclosed location--no internet or email!). Gingham linen. See you in a few.

Halter Neck

Pandora Buying Decisions

There are many different decisions people are faced with every day but purchasing Pandora doesn’t need to be one of them.

People are faced with decision every day. Many of these decisions are normally made at work because people spend most of their lives at work. These types of decisions are usually very rational decisions – for example someone may prioritise their workload so that the important things get done first. Decisions also need to be made outside of work. These decisions tend to be less rational, and depending on where people are and who they are with, they can be very irrational.

One decision people have to make is what they can buy. This is a very important decision as purchasing an item can help people express themselves in different ways. There are many choices available to consumers as retailers try to attract as many people as possible. Some people like to buy the latest gadgetry and electrical equipment such as the new slim and lite PSP and brand new high definition televisions whilst others like to purchase top jewellery brands such as Pandora and Leo Diamond.

Purchasing electrical equipment can certainly help people relax, but since people spend most of their time at work and outside the house, it makes sense to buy something they can see all the time. Buying Pandora enables people to do this as they can wear Pandora on their arm mainly, and also around their neck. This means that people can constantly walk around in their day to day lives and show off their Pandora jewellery.

Pandora is also very fashionable and wearing Pandora can certainly make people feel better about themselves. This is especially important when people find themselves in situations where they lack confidence, for example at work. Pandora is so lovely to look at that observers may well comment on the Pandora jewellery they see and make a positive and kind comment. This can then inspire confidence in the person wearing the Pandora jewellery.

There are many other reasons why people buy Pandora too and again these are all decisions which people have come to. Some people like to customise their own jewellery and therefore Pandora is an obvious choice when buying jewellery as people can pick and choose which Pandora charms they want. Other decisions include price points – the initial bracelet or necklace is a set price, and people can add as many charms as they want at the time or can afford at the time. When people have more money to spend they can then buy more Pandora jewellery.

Pandora is one of the most sought after jewellery brands in the UK and people just love to have it. Buying into the Pandora brand should not be a decision but a way of life. It should be second nature to consumers as Pandora has so many qualities associated with it.

Bacolod trip

My generous clients, Tet and Mark booked me a flight to Bacolod to meet their entourage and get their measurements.. :-)

It was my first time to see the beautiful city.. It is a small but very nice place. I love the food and i was surprised coz super mura ng food!! naloka ako! :-) Pero yummy in fairness! And too bad coz i only spent one whole day and i was super bitin!!!! I arrived there around 12noon and went back to manila at 6pm because i had a meeting pa.. I'm so excited to come back in July for their wedding.. :-)

Here are the photos taken at THE RUINS. One of the most popular tourist spots there.. :-) super ganda.. feeling ko nasa Rome ako.. :-)

Tips on Keeping a Wedding Affordable

Let's face it; we can't all have a Beverly Hills style wedding. If the thought of your wedding day makes you cringe at the thought of the bills you will have to pay to afford it, it is time to plan a budget. Yup, that B word.
That doesn't mean we can't have fun with what we have. You too can have a beautiful wedding on a budget. It just takes a bit of extra planning and knowing where to go.

Budgeting On The Small Things - To Spend More On The Important Things

The trick to planning a wedding is to be realistic as well as knowing what is important. Do you really need to have expensive roses at every turn? Do you need for your wedding party plates to be porcelain and gold? Realize that the more you can save on certain aspects, the little bit more you could spend on the things that matter to you most, like the wedding dress.

Start with knowing how much you would like to spend, and be realistic. Here's a list at the necessary expenses you can expect from a wedding:

Ceremony site

Reception site

Food/Caterers

Wedding cake

Bride's dress

Groom's tuxedo

Bride's maids' dresses

Invitations

Photography/Video

Tables and other equipment rentals

Transportation

Flowers

Decorations

Wedding favors

Music

Thank you cards (for after the wedding)

You might notice that really, it can be a very simple list when you put it all together and know what you will need. You can go through the list one by one. Note what will be most important to you and where you would be willing to budget. There are tricks to getting the wedding you want, and spending what you want. You don't need a wedding consultant or a high priced caterer to help. In fact, you'll save money if you can do it yourself.

Locations For Your Wedding On A Budget

It all starts with where the wedding will take place. It could be something as simple as a park and gardens. Imagine you might have to decorate less if you pick a location that is already beautiful.

If it will be a church, perhaps see if the church might already be decorated itself. Many churches do not need much decorating additions at all; some already have flowers already in place. If many weddings happen at a particular location, see if you can conspire with another bride and split the cost on flowers and decorations at the place, by having your wedding a little later in the afternoon on the same day.

The location itself doesn't have to be expensive. This is especially true if you call ahead and plan early. The earlier you pick a location, the easier it is to get what you want and at a good price. Remember, a weekday wedding might actually be more affordable than a weekend wedding.

Wedding Cake and Food

Let's start with the cake. There are now tricks that many bakeries are doing to be able to help you get a nice cake without spending a lot. One of the newer tricks is to make a 'fake' cake. The cake has only certain parts that are real cake, like a certain corner of the cake where the bride and groom will cut into, and the top part for saving.

After the cake is cut into, it can be carted off, or it can remain on the table as a decoration only. Pan style cakes are then passed to guests. You could even have mini-cakes created for each guests, which is still cheaper. In the end, it is more affordable to do it this way. Ask a baker about making a 'fake' cake for a tight budget.

For the food, a buffet style wedding is highly recommended by most. It relieves the problem of having to ask, "Chicken or vegetarian?" Imagine all those lost cards and the occasional surprise guests? Buffet style is certainly the way to go.

Plus, if you still want to skimp on the caterer, you can ask the cooks in the family to conspire with you and help out. What could be better to share with friends and family than the favorite dishes you grew up loving? It is a great way to share some memories with all.

Wedding Gowns and Tuxedos

There is so much to consider here. It is an important part of your wedding, though you will only wear a wedding gown once. If you think it will be an important memento that you will want to keep for a while, the best part is to plan ahead and shop early. Perhaps if you consider it a little more, you might think of borrowing a wedding dress, or reselling the dress after on consignment.

Consignment shops are great locations to get designer wedding dresses that are still in like new condition. You'll save so much money and you'll still get a dress, and you might find a wider selection in one or two locations. Don't forget about bride's maids' dresses. Check those same locations for ideas.
Tuxedos are a bit easier to deal with, but what you want to remember is to call in as early as possible. Get all the men fitted and make sure the tuxes arrive at least a day early, so you can make any needed changes if there are problems. You'll save time and frustration by doing it early.

Wedding Invitations, Flowers, and Favors

Other places you can save are in the small things. Buying flowers that are in season can be more affordable. Favors can be bought in bulk online at a variety of stores. Again, shopping around and planning ahead can help.

Wedding invitations are probably a place where you will want to save money by planning early. One of the very first things to think about is what to say and how many invitations you need. You can shop online for wedding invitations and you might find them cheaper online. You can get a copy of an invitation before they are printed off, so you can make any needed corrections before they are sent off.

Music, Decorations and Wedding Photography

Music for during the wedding and at the reception can be selected before hand and made to play on speakers. Ask a music and tech savvy relative to help with burning disks of music and setting up the system. You'll save money on a DJ.

Decorations can be easily bought online. There are many you can buy in bulk and you can purchase ahead of the event, especially to ensure you have enough. Centerpieces can be as simple as a glass vase with candles or a bowl with fancy candies inside.

The photography can be easily worked with. Digital cameras have a very good quality and are relatively cheap. You can give some to photo savvy relatives who can be in charge of taking photographs at the wedding and after. If you want to ensure professional quality, hire a photographer for the wedding only, and select how many shots you want ahead of time.

So you too can take steps to ensure you will have a beautiful wedding, even if you have a limited budget. Take it easy on certain elements to spend more on things that matter. Keep it simple, and keep it fun.