A new photographer! - Colleen Bell

Hi!

It was a perfect day for a spectacular yellow wedding! Here I am with the new Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bayles! Congratulations!!!

I had the pleasure of working with a new photographer named Colleen

Bell last weekend! She has been a photographer for some time but I hadn't worked with her before. There is nothing better than having a photographer "click" with us! She is a kindred spirit to be sure!!!

She captured the precious moments, the fun and was everywhere at once.

Lynne and Ron, the Bride and Groom, really enjoyed themselves.

After all, isn't that what it is all about?

Here, Lynne's brother and sister, Allan and Karen, showed off their dance moves as they joined the celebration!!

Here is what Colleen wrote on her blog! Oh, and check out the photos! She has them posted already!!!! Go to www.Colleenbell.com/blog.

I picked a few of my favorites but they were sooooo many of my favorites! Enjoy!

Smiles,

Michelle

"At the invitation of Lynne + Ron, I had the distinct pleasure of shooting at the Jones Victorian Estate in Orange, California last weekend for their beautiful wedding. I was excited when Lynne told that she had selected the Jones Victorian Estate for her wedding because I had heard many wonderful things about it from other photographers and vendors, so I wanted to experience it myself. Lynne and Ron are an incredible couple and it was wonderful to see them so relaxed from the moment they stepped on the property. I know Michelle, the coordinator at Jones had her hand in creating that atmosphere of calm by being so prepared. She was very hands on and personal, but she is also blessed with the gift making everyone feel like family the moment you meet her. It was very obvious that she had made the whole planning experience for Lynne and her family an enjoyable one and it all came together so beautifully. I am elated that this evening turned out so beautiful for Ron and Lynne, that Lynne enjoyed the wedding of her dreams, and most of all that she found an amazing man to cherish her for the rest of her life. It is obvious by all of the kissing images I have posted that they stole every spare moment for a kiss. I tried to capture their joy in images, but it is almost impossible to capture that spark you feel when they see each other. I wish you both the best!!"

From our heart to yours!

Hi!

Our new garden area is officially open! We had our first wedding there and it was soooo beautiful.

Erica and Charles were married amongst the many tall trees, the beautiful assortment of colorful flowers, the green grass of the garden!

More pictures to come!!!!!

Each guest was welcomed to the garden with the heart gate!

From our heart to yours, welcome!!

Love

Michelle

Silver Candelabras .... oh yeah!

Hi!

Are you thinking about centerpieces? How about the grand tradition of silver candelabras?

They bring such elegance to any decoration.

Guess What? We have them! They are all silvery and shinning and beautiful!

Here, Flower Allie provided the huge floral arrangements that went on top and the strings of pearls the hung all around. The candelabras were further accented by beautifully framed table names in silver. Each frame included an explanation of the name. It was a beautiful way to get a glimpse into the lives of the Bride and Groom.

My favorite table was the Mother of the Bride's table; "Sunday Morning". This frame related the story of Sarah sitting at the table, one Sunday morning, talking to her mother about one day marrying Greg. Priceless! Please pass the tissues.

Thank you Jeray and Kim for the photos!

Love,

Michelle

Here Comes The Bride!

Hi!

Here at Sarah and Greg's wedding, these two Ring Bearers were the cutest ever!! They managed to carry the sign all the way down the aisle to the utter amazement of all the guests. I rewarded them with ice creams and it was a well deserved treat!!! They are so precious! Can we hire these two? Do they have an agent yet?

And... that's not all! How about this little one that has a mini crown on!! Ahhhh.

Thank you so much to Jeray and Kim Photography for the photos! You two are amazing!!

Here, we added our stained glass piece to the floral decoration on the Arch for a magical effect. Our intention was to pay tribute to Sarah's grandfather, who had worked in the glass trade, and it was one of her favorite decorations! What a gorgeous backdrop for her wedding. The glass was further accented with strings of pearls and crystals spilling down each side of the arch.

Her joy and playfulness was so refreshing! Thank you again, Kim and Jeray, for capturing these precious moments!! The Groom, Greg (mfg), was her perfect match.

Thank you for allowing me to share in your special day!

Love,

Michelle

Everything was Perfect!

"Hi Michelle:

We cannont thank you enough for Jody and Sean's glorious Wedding!! Everything was perfect, ALL came together first as Jody wanted... all because of your constant help, wonderful ideas and guidance!! Our entire experience with you was fantastic!

We have had so many compliments on your Estate, prettiest Wedding venue people have seen.

We entrusted this day to you --- you did not let us down in any aspect.

Love,

Leslie and the Cochrane Family"

Candy is always in fashion!

Hi!

I remember when I was young and I had some change to spend, a sweet treat made the day that much better.

It didn't matter if it was Bazooka chewing gum or a pocket full of Red Vines licorice, it was just plain fun.

Now you can bring that nostalgia flare to your gift favors with a Candy station. Now, some of you will say that the Candy Stations have been around for a long time. I couldn't agree more! However, you can create yours with your own flare! Besides, in all the years we have featured the Candy Stations, never have I heard anyone complain about candy!! It's always a big hit!

There are all sorts of resources for candy. Go for the candy you and your parents enjoy, go for candy that are in your colors, go for the candy necklaces, rings and bracelets! Go for what makes you smile! It's all yummy. Bring out the kid in you and your guests!

Here, we displayed Candice and Travis' candy in our vintage candy jars. Green and yellow were the colors of the day! We livened up the table up with a satin green linen. We added height to the centerpiece and waaalaaa! A self-serve Candy Station fit for a Queen!

Enjoy!

Thank you Edna of Squareeyephoto.com!

Michelle

Orange and Light Blue - Stunning !

Hi!

I just received an email from Ketara of

KetaraGPhotography.com with a few photos highlighting the event for Matt and Laura.

I love the stunning contrast of the two colors! Laura was sure of her choice, while other family members couldn't quite picture it.

She stayed true to her choice and I helped her create her vision. We brought the colors to the seating cards, the centerpieces, the bouquets and the decorations for the arch. It was breathtaking. It was just what she wanted!! It was the "sunset over the water!"

What you can't see from these pictures are Laura's beautiful, crystal blue eyes!

Thank you Ketara for the photographs! Check out her website, she is local!

Smiles and Love,

Michelle