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Many brides know that wedding cakes are expensive. They are more like art than cake. If you are daring enough you could always try to DIY the cake. Wendy Kromer offers edible decorations that you can buy like these cute birds.




Looking for a unique thank you card to wow your guests. These will do the trick.



I love these personalized ice cream scoops. They also sell knives, forks and spoons!



These labels are very modern and cool.

Cake of the Week

Love this whole picture.


Our Labor of Love Photography

Our First Knot....

A year after we coordinated our first wedding we have made it into a bridal magazine.

Congrats to J & K whose wedding is featured. Here are some pictures we took of their wedding. There is also a gallery of these images taken by the talented Julie Mikos on our main site.

Congratulations C & C

On 07.12.08 we witnessed the nuptials and celebration of C & C. Both were so nice and their wedding was so beautiful. They chose a Hawaiian theme including orchid leis that greeted guests on their way into the Fort Mason Officer's Club. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your special day!

The bride's future sister in law has a letterpress and calligraphy company. Lucky girl.....

Escort card display

The place setting.

The bride's mom did the beautiful orchid centerpieces.

Cake by Caroline Wong.

Centerpiece of the Week

Nothing like a simple tablescape.


Punam Bean Photography

One year ago........07.07.08

After 8 1/2 years together Ricardo and I tied the knot on 07.07.07. It was the greatest day of our lives thus far. For our 1 year anniversary we traveled back up to the Calistoga Ranch and the beautiful Napa Valley. Just outside the entrance to the Calistoga Ranch I spotted this (wish I would have seen it last year....it would have made for a great picture):

I surprised R with a hot air balloon ride. It was our first but certainly not our last:

Obama, LIVESTRONG and the ring flying high.

Lucky for us we got to stay in the same room we stayed in the weekend of our wedding. #133 Creek feels like home:

"Cool Things Wednesdays" is Sweeping the Nation :)

When Wishpot asked me to be a "wedding expert" I was floored and honored.

When they asked me if they could republish Cool Things Wednesdays for their blog I fell out of my chair.

For those of you unfamiliar with Wishpot you can register for anything your little heart desires. A great site in my opinion. Check them out!

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What a cute and rustic way to hold pens for your guestbook. From NapaStyle.



I love this message in a bottle invitation. My grass obsession continues...


These silver vessels are elegant and beautiful.



I love this green cake stand.

Cake of the Week

Looks like an April Reed Cake.
Juniper Images.

Congratulations T & J

On the Fourth of July we headed down to Fogarty Winery in Woodside. This venue boasts an amazing view which all of T & J's guests were able to experience. T & J were so great to work with and made such a beautiful couple. I wish them tons of happiness and am glad we were able to meet and work with them!

The aisle decor was simple, elegant and beautiful. Nicole Ha provided all florals.

Close up of the arrangements on shepard's hooks.

The escort cards doubled as favors (wine stoppers).

The complete table.

Cards de luxe designed the table numbers, menus, and escort cards.

Cupcakes from Love at First Bite.

Lucky for us T & J hired one of our favorite vendors, Doug Shannon. Here is a picture of him sketching their amazing harpist Anna Maria Mendieta. We were fortunate enough to have Doug sketch us as a warmup almost 1 year after he sketched us on our wedding day!

And last but not least our favorite DJ's BIG FUN Disc Jockeys provided the beats.

Centerpiece of the Week

Next Exit Photography

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Like J & M I love the idea of using a cork board to line up escort cards.

I love this wood magnetic board! You can get some very cool magnets to hold each escort card.



Talk about a cool wedding favor.

I love these bare steel letters. Can be used to hang on doors leading to a ceremony or reception or anywhere else for that matter.

Cake of the Week

My green and white obsession continues.....



Photo by Brunk Photography.

Centerpiece of the Week

Another simple yet elegant centerpiece.

Photo by Leigh Miller Photography.

Cake of the Week

This is a simple and beautiful cake.  Jennifer Davis Photography.

Centerpiece of the Week

I love the use of fruits and vegetables in this beautiful centerpiece.  Floral Design by Fleur De Vie.  Photography by Lisa + James.

Congratulations J & M

On 06.28.08 we had the pleasure of returning to Andretti Winery in Napa for another beautiful wedding. J & M were so sweet and such an amazing couple. A couple after my own heart as I love green, white and orange as these were our wedding colors. All the details were beautiful and were so honored to coordinate this event. J & M hired a rocking band called The Indestructibles Band. Really, really good. And now for some pictures taken by my business partner and husband.



Guest sign in picture taken by Eclectic Visions Photography. Eclectic Visions was also the photographer for this wedding.




Escort Card display




Close up of the bride and grooms escort cards.




Favors were little jars filled with spices. How cute is that saying, Pinch Me...We're Married!




The menu cards were beautiful.




Photos from the past. The Andretti door makes a nice backdrop.








Centerpieces by the talented Floralisa.




Cake by Sweetie Pies.