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Archives for January 2010

Some Quickness!

The ever fab Dana of The Broke-Ass Bride had a blog lift about 2 weeks ago and to celebrate she’s giving away one of my DOC packages worth $1,250!  If that’s not amazing I don’t know what is!

I believe there’s only a couple days left so run for it and leave her a comment on her newly spruced-up blog AQUI!  There’s some awesome entries already and am looking forward to helping one of these kick-ass brides RELAX on their day!

Quality not Quantity

I’ve been behind on posting but I figure it’s quality not quantity. I’ve been focusing on being productive without my laptop and using resources I have available…business cards, phone calls, emails, etc.  Plus, I have a spankin’ new 365 picture blog over at El Laberynto.

Speaking of quality, have you seen Shannon Lee Images’ new blog?

Here’s another teaser but you must go check it out!

Isn’t she a-ma-zing?!

Wedding Trends


Towards the end of last year The Knot posted an article on 7 wedding trends they loved.  Out of the 7 trends, these are the ones I love, but will they be out this year?  Don’t think so, not yet!

  • Photobooths! – Either you hire a photobooth company or you make a DIY photobooth, I think this is always FUN!  When there’s downtime, you’re guests will always have something to do.  If there’s not down time, then they’ll still love to take pictures and just imagine the crazy pictures they’ll get!
  • Low, lush centerpieces – I personally dislike tall centerpieces where you can’t see the person sitting across from you!  Plus, I love the look (period).
Image Via The Knot
  • Themed Engagement Shoots! – Oh, this I love!  Only pictures can describe why I love it so much!

Via The Knot

These were my 3 favorite trends that I think will remain through this year!  The others were cake buffets, getaway dresses, turntable DJs, and choreographed dances.  The latter of which I could do without.  Cake buffets and turntable DJs are up there for me but I haven’t seen it become a huge trend.  What are you having at your wedding?

Vendor Spotlight

So last night a friend asked and I’m answering. 

What do you do for your girl’s (or boy’s!) bachelorette party?

Firefly events has the answer!

Beer Tasting?

Champagne tasting?  Chocolate tasting?  Cocktail making?

Perfume making?  What!?!  Pole dancing, spas, and even rockclimbing!

Seriously there’s nothing they can’t do for you!  Go check them out here: www.fireflygroupevents.com !!!

Amazing Days…

The last three days have been amazing!  The best part is… that there are so many more amazing-ness to come!

This last Monday I attended the Making Things Happen Intensive with Lara Casey, Jeff Holt and Jose Villa.  It was uber amazing and inspiring to hear what they had to say and share stories with a bunch of other people that were so different than me but similar in so many other ways.  There are a lot of people out there that have found their true passion yet can’t do anything about it.  Or can they?  If you really love something, it’s like loving someone, you fight for it with your heart and soul and soon after you’ll start reaping YOUR rewards.  It’s not just talk people!  It’s about acting NOW.

For all those that were those in the intensive with me, remember I said I was adopting a beagle?  Here she is:

You know that face means business!  I have a yet to vlog about it, which I will do very soon (I think).

ALSO, I was on a team for the Utterly Engaged tablescape design challenge with the bestest team ever, Katy from Katy Carrier Events and Melinda from Cake Goodness.  We had a crazy time planning our tablescape, changing our minds about 3 times and meeting pretty much every day.

How’s placing first place for making things happen!?  I was so thrilled when I heard table 13 get called out!

Here’s 2 pictures of us girls holding the check!  We can’t post much more because we also get to have a spread in the next issue of Utterly Engaged!  Eeeek!

Wanna see more pictures of this awesome event:, visit Shannon Lee Images and Cakes and Kisses.  Thanks Holly & Shannon AND MANY thanks to Katy & Melinda for being so awesomely talented!

Some Great Advice…

Conan couldn’t have ended his show any better.  This definitely goes hand in hand with my last post.  Living life how you want to live it is living it passionately.  That’s a drive greater than you sometimes realize.  If you’re able to pursue your passion, be yourself, conquer your fears, and always be kind.

Happy Friday

So, usually I post a pretty wedding picture here.  Some eye candy for the weekend.  Today I had to share an engagement picture I love!  Bonus: It’s shot by the super Caroline Tran who never ceases to amaze me!

Do you recognize the gorgeous girl?  It’s Jen from Green Wedding Shoes!  Check out more of the shoot here!