Good things are coming!

My blog has not seen action for quite some time now but it's not without good reason. I am currently working on putting together a NEW and IMPROVED blog, so hang in there, good things are coming!

Cheers!

Weddings | Vivian & Steve 6.21.08

I had the extreme pleasure of partnering with Steven and Vivian on their wedding back in June and so I thought I would share the lovely annoucement I received from them in the mail last week!

In the News | Martha Stewart Crafts WalMart Deal

For you DIY brides in the audience, you will all be over joyed to hear that Martha Stewart Crafts will now be carried at your local WalMart! Here is the official story as written by Mr. Timothy Fields from Brandweek:

MSLO, which is based in New York, announced this week that two new assortments from Martha Stewart Crafts—called Create and Celebrate—will be available at the mega retailer's stores in the U.S. and Canada. The new assortments feature high-quality, easy-to-use products that are designed for the mass retail shopper.

Martha Stewart Create features crafting essentials and memory-keeping products such as paper, cutting mats, tools, pens, markers, glitter and ribbons. The assortment also contains craft activity kits, including jewelry making, pipe cleaner animal kits, party décor and card-making kits.Martha Stewart Celebrate showcases ready-made, paper-based weddings essentials, such as stationery, guest books, favor boxes, cake toppers and more."

With Martha Stewart Create at Wal-Mart, consumers will experience the satisfaction that comes from making things by hand," said Stewart in a written statement. "With Martha Stewart Celebrate, we will be able to provide beautiful, creative solutions for party-giving from intimate gatherings to large celebrations such as weddings."

A Great Night for a Great Cause!

I was so thrilled to be invited to attend the annual Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Orange County dinner with Christine Saunders of The Spiraled Stem. What was even more delightful, as evidenced by the photo above, was to find we weren't the only Orange County Wedding Pro's there! We were surprisingly joined by Marla Lackey of Cheers to You Events, her stellar assistant Terry, and Caren Lazarus from Design Visage!

I must say, it was an inspirational evening. It was filled with stories of great and long lasting Big Bro/Sister relationships and the great achievements of their "Littles". It really is an incredible organization! Kudos to Christine not only for her great work with the organization, but for providing an incredible number of beautiful centerpieces for a very packed (over 500 people!) Disneyland Ballroom!

A Very Wise Man Once Said...

Here's to hoping you all have a lovely weekend!

Weddings | Joan & Kevin - 07.13.08

Good things do come in small packages!

It's a welcome change of pace for this planner to do a small beach wedding, and this one was simply brilliant! The decor was minimal, the food was simple, and the emphasis was all on having a great time! Joan and Kevin welcomed 50 of their closest friends and family to a private beach house in Capistrano Beach for the nuputals. I was able to snap a few pictures, I hope you enjoy them as much as I loved doing this wedding!

44 Women + Carrie Fisher = LOADS of Scholarship Money Raised!!!

As some of you may know, I was the Co-Chair of this year's 44 Women for Children Scholarship Luncheon. For those of you unfamiliar with what we do, you can read all about it here.

This year we welcomed the one, the only, Ms. Carrie Fisher as our guest speaker. She was gracious, fabulous, and had everyone in stiches the entire time she was on stage! I must admit she rattled some of the more conservative cages in the crowd, but she was so hilarious while doing it that I don't think anyone minded one bit!

I am still awaiting final numbers, but my gut tells me we raised more than we did last year, or so I hope!! It was an honor to lead this committee of extraordinary women and to say this was a day I won't soon forget is an absolute understatement!