Some of my favorite pictures this year.....

Hi!

Here are a few of my favorite photos this year.  As soon as I receive the links of the weddings this year, I will be sure to post them. In the mean time, thank you for an absolutely wonderful year. I enjoyed getting to know all my Brides and Grooms and it's bittersweet now that the year is coming to an end.

Enjoy these as I have.

Love,

Michelle Gregory

The Guest Book Table: A table to have fun with!

Hi!

I love the extra details that go into the guest book table. It's the table where the guests have an opportunity not only sign your book but also to drop off their gifts and find their seating. With just a little bit of thought, your guest book table can be welcoming and beautiful while being practicle at the same time.

Here, we found a picket fence that Kristen wanted to use to display her guest seating cards. It was perfect because it mirrored the details on her overall Hallowedding theme! (Did you see the picket fence on the cake?) At the time, we hadn't figured out what size or what the cards would look like. The wheels started turning once we found this fencing  and the family helped bring it to fruition.

 What a difference it makes when all the details come together. We started with a burlap overlay, added a Mr and Mrs. Pumpkin couple, a couple of claw votive candle holders, an old trunk for card gifts, different sized pumpkins, a bird cage with a crow (what else!),  a beautiful "Guest Book" sign and the leather bound guest book and the vision becomes a reality.
Thank you April Smith Photography for the images!

Here, we played at Shinoda's design center with the different elements that Kristen found. It gave us a perfect start and the picture preserved our vision.

Welcome your guests your way!!
Love and Smiles,
Michelle Gregory
Stylist and Coordinator

A Cake with Spooky Style!

Hi!

This cake was a spooky accent that was just so intricate! The picket fence, the ghoulish eyes peeping out of the darkened windows, the ghosts, the goblins, the bats and the grave stones, all helped to make this Hallowedding cake perfect.

Where do you get such an inspired cake? Maryann of Missy Devine Cakes and Desserts: missysdevinedesserts@yahoo.com (714) 366-8472!

The table was draped with burlap and black organza. Underneath the linens, green twinkle lights added to the fun and spookiness of the design!

"Love Never Dies" cake topper was just the piece we needed to finish this cake. 

In the gazebo, we strung spiders from spider webs and had crows looking on.

What's your dream? I'm here, let's talk!!

Love,

Michelle Gregory

Stylist and Coordinator

It was a Hallowedding!!!

Hi!

Our Hallowedding was an absolute blast!! Saturday included spooky decorations that mixed with costumed guests!! I had so much fun planning her wedding with her. We painted signs, picked out pumpkins, looked for unique centerpieces, created spooky table numbers, found fun accent pieces and more! 

It was a special day for Kristen and David that was filled with spooky fun!

 Kristen found skeleton stockings and I painted a skeleton heart for the ceremony!

 The ladies all wore something different. They were beautiful! The flower girls created their own fairy costume and carried lanterns with fire flies inside!

 The men looked regal in the vests along with the Ring Bearer. He carried a coffin that read, "'Till Death Do Us Part!"

 Kristen carried a colorful bouquet that included succulents!

 Her shoes, her jewelry and her head piece all worked to create a stunning finish!

 Here's our Welcome sign at the entrance to the property along with the Ring Bearer and Flower girls
walking down the aisle.

 The ceremony was accented by Chinese lanterns and black chairs! There was no arch that day but instead we created a curlie willow back drop with flowers and pumpkins. Twinkle lights were added and  the look was complete!

 Even the table numbers had a creepy feel.  Tables were draped with burlap and black napkins were accented by a hang-man's noose and autumn leaves.

 Even our D.J., Jon Muir, was dressed up and joined the fun! Check out Kristen's votive candle holders!!

 The Father of the Bride gave his toast in the Doctor from "Back to the Future." He did wear a tuxedo during the ceremony but changed to join the party!

 Here, Kristen and David hold up a gift from one of the flower girls... mini coffins.

 Alyssia was more comfortable giving her toast with her bird costume. She even added yellow contact lenses!

 A walk down the back road was a perfect backdrop for the Couple... woodsy and old!

A special thank you to April Smith and Company for the photos! Congratulations to Kristen and David Cushman! Thank you for allowing me to share in your day!!!
What's your dream? I can help you with it!
Love and Smiles,
Michelle Gregory
Stylist and Coordinator

Pets are family too!

Hi!

Are you thinking about adding your pet to your Wedding celebration?

Here at the Jones Victorian Estate, we think pets are part of the family too. 

If you would like to add your childhood pet or your new addition to the festivities, look no further!!!

In April, Kathleen and David will have their  two dogs in their wedding. The ring bearer Ethan and the flower girl Paige will  be escorting  their companions; Wallie and Candy, respectfully. 

Here is Cricket! My new addition to my family. She picked me at the German Sheppard rescue and she's been by my side ever since. 

And why not? 

We can work out all the details if your special fury friend is your best friend. 

Love,

Michelle Gregory

Stylist, Wedding Coordinator and Cricket's best friend

Hallowedding! Booooo

Hi!
This week we are in preparation for Kristen and David's Hallowedding! That's right. They have embraced their day, October 29th, and are having so much fun!! Check out our inspirations!!!

 We are bringing in lots of pumpkins and add a bit of the "boo" factor!

 There will be dining and dancing all under the light of the Moon!!

 We found all sorts of vases, in different colors, textures and heights! We are even adding black candelabras.

 The fence will hold all the guest's seating tags! Mom is the artist and I can hardly wait!!!

Kristen wanted something different for her Bridesmaids! A floral filled lantern was just the items

What's your ideas? How can we make it fun for you? Let's talk!!!
Love,
Michelle Gregory

Mandy and David's shot glass favor and seating!!

Hi!

I just received a couple of photos from Brandi of Brandibarrphotography.com and I'm so excited to share them with you!!

Here is their spectacular and colorful guestbook/gift table with the shot glasses!!! Since the Bride and Groom met at a local fun bar, they thought it would be a hoot if they used the shot glasses as gift favors. What made them a pop was the different colored organza bags that were filled with jelly beans!!! 

We added all sorts of family photos, green bottles with flowers and our green picnic basket for the gift cards and waalaa! You couldn't help but smile at all the fun it created!!!

For their seating, the cards that were tucked into the glasses were set up alphabetically! Not only was it an amazing display of color, they were yummy and  beautifully practical!!

 Here's Mandy! I love all the color!! Do you notice the vintage broach on the stems? Don't forget those personal touches!!!

 And here they are.... the M E N!!! It's fun to be so cool! Thanks guys!!!!

 The ladies used the drive as the backdrop for their photo! Who can't use another Black Dress? Those flowers really pop!!

 The wedding amongst a trellis of greens and flowers...just what the Bride ordered! Congratulations Mandy and David!

 This is my favorite time of day. It's when the Bride and Groom sneak away for just a couple of private
moments.  It really helps to slow the day down so they can enjoy it all the more!!!

Thank you Brandi!
Come see for yourself and experience the joy!!!
Love,
Michelle