It has been said that I am slightly obsessive compulsive and that I have control issues...and I think the fact that I planned my wedding in June, 2008 on my own is proof of that! My Husband, bless his heart, only made two requests for the entire event: the Pastor friend of ours that performed the ceremony and a Funfetti flavored wedding cake...two requests that I was more than happy to accommodate. The rest of the details were completely me: the planning, the ordering, the mailing, the listing, the DIY, the meeting, and the designing...kind of a huge task that most people would either flat out refuse to do on their own or vow never to do again. But I, however, couldn't get enough of it! Months after our wedding was over, I found myself still flipping through wedding magazines, looking at wedding photography blogs and drinking in every detail of the weddings of friends and family, eagerly gathering ideas for our 10 year vow renewal that my Husband hasn't even decided we can have yet! So, the only clear choice was to help friends that needed help planning their own weddings...and when I realized I could possibly make a living doing the things I loved the most, there was no turning back! So here you have it: the Event that started it all and will hopefully lead to many more...my first taste of wedding design, that also happens to be the happiest day of my life to date. : )
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| The backdrop for our ceremony: Shepherd of the Hills Church. I used candles, twinkle lights and pink and silver fabric. |
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Bridesmaid's bouquets, stargazer lilies and pink roses, made by The Flower Pot.
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| Maid of Honor bouquet, pink peonies and stargazer lilies-The Flower Pot |
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| Corsages and boutonnieres-The Flower Pot |
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| My Usherettes carried single cabbage roses-The Flower Pot |
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| I wrapped plain white baskets with pink and silver ribbon for my Flower Girls. |
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| My Bridal bouquet! White peonies, lilies and roses-The Flower Pot |
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The Ring Bearer pillow, handmade by my Aunt Paula.
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| I designed our programs with our engagement picture! |
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Our reception at Bel Air Presbyterian Church...I transformed their Discipleship Center into a sea of pink and sliver!
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Our extra-long Bridal Party table...
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| A close up on the place settings. Our favors were silver picture frames with thank you notes inside at every seat. |
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Our amazing wedding cake by Jill's Cake Creations. The topper, of course, was from Disneyland.
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One of my favorite photos from our wedding, captured by our amazing
photographer Shannon Harthen (www.harthenstudios.com).
We had the BEST (and the probably the largest) wedding party in the world!
Bridesmaid's dresses by Alfred Angelo, Tuxes by Friar Tux and Bride's Gown by Demetrios. |
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