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I love these lanterns from Wisteria. They come in 3 different sizes.





For those with candles restrictions this is a good way to be able to use wine bottles as candle holders. No open flame.





I love that you can get a personalized wine bottle pepper mill. Put your new last name on it and the waiters at your sit down dinner reception can use it to pepper your guests food.

I have seen a few "school" themed weddings. These would look cute at such a wedding.

Cake of the Week

A white cake can be so beautiful.


Paul Johnson Photography

Bellissima Vita and Sarah Drake Design Collaboration

For those of you unfamiliar with the beautiful letterpress design of Sarah Drake I urge you to check out her site. She designed my wedding invites. I of course chose the Park Lane Invite (see picture below).




When she asked me to design a tablescape around the Park Lane invite to showcase her new line of couture wedding papers including place cards I jumped at this amazing opportunity. I turned to my friend and amazing photographer James from Photography by Lisa + James to memorialize this tablescape.

I was going for a crisp modern green and white theme to compliment Sarah's grass design. I wanted to use wheat grass but in a different way. The wheat grass acted as the place card holder.


I wanted each floral arrangement to match the slipcover I had made so I consulted with Karen from Huckleberry Karen Designs. I had to have the green and white parrot tulips and the ornamental kale. She did such a beautiful putting together these arrangements.




I made slipcovers for the vases in some of the most amazing green silks and crisp white Irish linens.

Stacey Shapiro did the calligraphy and I have to say it was by far the most beautiful calligraphy I have ever seen. Here are some more samples.

I was one of five wedding professionals to design a look for Sarah. Check out the other four at Sarah's blog.

Centerpiece of the Week

I love this fresh tablescape. This proves that simple can be really beautiful and stunning.







Both photos from Michael Norwood Photography

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I love these etched wine vessels. These would be fun to incorporate into a tablescape.

My brides are always looking for cool things to put into gift bags for their guests or family members. How about these dish towels. The Napa Valley one even point out wineries such as V. Sattui and Chiarello just to name a few.

So I am a little obsessed with wedding pictures with umbrellas. I love this modern one. It also comes in black.

These are great totes for your bridesmaids or even yourself. The colors are very happy.

Cake of the Week

Inspired by my girl 10-4 I bring you "Cake of the Week"


I love this masterpiece by I Dream of Cake.

Centerpiece of the Week

I love the use of unusual elements such as artichokes. Florals by Branch Out Floral and Event Design.



Photo by one of the most talented bay area wedding photographers Jen Skog. You must check out her new blog.

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I love this modern take on a ring pillow.





I know a lot of us like the use of letters either on doors at the ceremony or reception. I really like the look of these.





Sometimes it is hard to create an aisle when you have a large area of only grass or sand. How about using something like these edgers.



So I did not have a flower girl. But if I had she could have worn this fabulous frock.






I bought some candle holders from Brocade Home for my "Birch" tablescape at our first bridal show. I also love these candelabras also by Brocade Home.

Centerpiece of the Week

Beautiful Florals by Simply Blooms.
Photo by Jose Villa via the Brides Cafe.

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I love tags!

These ones are great.

I also love these bird themed ones.

And these French inspired ones are so Chi Chi

I think these brown and pink ones. Would make great escort cards with some beautiful calligraphy and the table name or number inside.

I love these wedding cookies.

So one of my clients is having a fabulous wedding in Sonoma. This venue has a great pool and these would look great floating in it.

Congratulations M & E

Well what can I say about this wedding event but so much fun. I met M when I was planning my own wedding on the knot so pulling together all her details was so gratifying. I had heard and seen so much of her planning that it was a true honor to be able to DOC this event.

Another great treat was being able to work with the super talented Ed Pingol. Just check out his work below (click on collages to enlarge)....need I say more. Huckleberry Karen Designs did the florals and her work never disappoints.











To see more of these pictures click here.

Centerpiece of the Week

I think one of the questions I get asked the most is how to save money on floral centerpieces. I love this simple yet elegant design that has a lot of impact and only 3 calla stems.



From Flowers with Feeling

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I love these interesting lanterns from Pottery Barn. And they fulfill the 2 inch flame restriction that SF has! Check them out in the setup below.

I also love these terracotta votives that don't fulfill the above mentioned requirement....

Love these Peep Candleholders.

And who can resist these recycled lanterns.