Better than a Photobooth!!

Hi!

It's been a busy Saturday with amazing results. Today, I also met with Sara and Scott to discuss another option to the Photobooth. I found Mr. Carl Hill, of Captured Moments Photography, who provides a BETTER service than the photobooth and with a lot more personality!

For Sara and Scoot, Carl and his assistant will provide 3 hours of photography, full service with Lap top computer for cropping or editing, 2 printers for faster printing AND each

guest will have a variety of three pictures and a picture of the Bride and Groom to take home on that 5 X 7. Carl took pictures of the Bride and Groom today to display a sample with them on the sample!!! How cool is that!

The Bride and Groom will receive a CD of ALL the pictures plus a copy of each page of photographs. The guests will sign those photographs for their scrapbook. The advantage of this service is that they are better quality with full color printed on a 5X7 sheet, instantly. If there is a group, each member of the group will also receive a copy (that way you don't have to wait for someone to send it to you or check in out on Facebook), AND guess what?? The price knocks it out of the park, at $500.00 it's a perfect addition to any wedding without breaking the bank!! There are always alternatives, be bold!

Love,

Michelle

Creative! Fun! and Blue, Blue, Blue!

Hi!

Today I met with Kelli and her Maid of Honor, Christina, at Flower Allie for our floral appointment. She had already chose her bridesmaid's dresses of Midnight Blue with accents of Tan. The men are wearing tan suits which is perfect. So, I told Kelli to check out thrift stores and see what kind of blue vases she could find and I would do the same. She arrived at Flower Allie with a gorgeous variety of vases, cups, urns and bottles in her blue!! I had found a blue tea pot that was so cute! It was such fun because we all agreed that each container had its own personality and it would be better to let Alison create each look. The cost was amazingly affordable... from .59 to 2.00! Don't rely on Ebay with their shipping costs or wholesale outlets, find some wonderful accents at your local Thrift Store and Salvation Army. You won't be disappointed.

Love,

Michelle

Don't forget the Bar!!

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The bar is a wonderful meeting place for guests as well as a perfect location to let them know you care, and not only just with drinks! Some would say it's the location's job to decorate the bar. Yes and maybe No. Why not have fun with it too!! Look what we did...

We used a large chalkboard on an easel to display the drink menu.  Kari did a wonderful job creating that! We added a vintage "Fresh Squeezed Lemonade" sign, a tall centerpiece (filled with sea shells to bring the "beach" theme to the Estate) and topped it with a beautiful floral arrangement, personalized yellow napkins (eat, drink and be married) and a yellow candy jar filled with assorted flavors of salt water taffy. Who can't resist candy?!!  At the Bar at the Jones Victorian Estate, our old wine cellar is a perfect backdrop for this station! Check it out. 

Have fun!

Michelle

Yellow for a beautiful sunny day!!

Hi!

Here are some details of our yellow bouquets, yellow centerpieces, menu card accents and more.

Yellow is just so happy especially when it's teamed up with orchids, calla lilies and sunflowers. GORGEOUS!! 

 The Chinese Lanterns above the dance floor and the yellow and white arch decoration  created with hydrangea, yellow sunflowers, orchids and daisies make a magical backdrop full of fun! 

Love,

Michelle

Something Special for a Flower Girl

For Rachell's wedding, we wanted to do something completely different for the flower girl's hair.  We didn't want a typical head wreath of flowers; instead, we found Jen Zerrer at She Bloom Vintage Style Fashions (www.shebloom.com).  In less then twenty four hours, we ordered and received two custom flower girl head bands decorated with a gerbera daisy.  These headbands were soft and comfortable for the flower girls Hailey (5) and Adeline (2) to wear all day!  

Contact Jenn Zerrer 949) 547-1908 for your flower girl fashion today!

Wedding Day Hair

Hi,

   For Rachell's wedding day, we discovered Rebecca Gill (Becky) whose talent transformed Rachell (the bride's) hair into an elegant masterpiece.  She also styled the maid of honor and mother of the Bride (me)!  Included in Rachell's hair design were two orchids on either side of Rachell's curly coif.  Becky styled her hair with the flowers in mind and when it was time to place the flowers, the do was complete! 

    Becky came to the maid of honor's house prepared, organized, and excited to begin!  She offered a pre-wedding day trial for Rachell, in order to help her feel comfortable and design a hair style that reflected her. 

Contact Rebecca Gill (Becky) at 714) 515-0200 for exquisite wedding day hair!!

Rachell's Wedding!!!

Hi!

Rachell's wedding was spectacular thanks to Alison of Flower Allie in Fullerton!! Check this out! She transformed the State Beach into a Wedding paradise!!!! 

Joel of EMP Studios- check out his blog and website!!!  

Michael at Memories by Michael came before all the guests arrived to shoot the details! I am so glad he did because he caught Rachell and Travis' joy as they first arrived in the Bentley, "the picture of the evening."

http://www.memoriesbymichael.com/slideshow/rachelle-travis/