Category Archives: Quickies

Quickies- Flash Mob Proposal

This proposal melted even this Hard Hearted Harbinger of Haggis! Just so sweet. Great find via Every Last Detail. Continue reading

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Lake Tahoe Real Wedding

Danielle and Kris’ wedding took place at the picturesque Chinquapin resort on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The event was dreamy, romantic and stylish. Touches of rustic wood elements, a creamy color palette and insanely gorgeous backdrop combine to make this wedding truly unforgettable. Continue reading

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Sacramento Wedding Photography Advice- Quickies

More great tid-bits of advice from the wonderful Sacramento Wedding Photographer, Jen Stewart about where you will be getting ready for your wedding and how that will impact your getting ready photos: Continue reading

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Quickies: Wedding Terms- Vintage

Almost every time I read a wedding blog post or pick up a wedding magazine I see the terms “vintage, antique and retro” used to describe a wedding’s theme. Many brides are now using these terms to describe the look and feel of their weddings. But what do these words really mean? In many cases they are being used interchangeably. Which can be a real problem when you are trying to communicate your desired theme to your wedding professionals. “I want my wedding to have a relaxed vintage feel with antique touches and a retro vibe.” HUH??
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Quickies- Time, oh give me time…Northern California Wedding Photography Advice

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Quickies- Makin’ the most of the make-up

Jessica with Stout Photography in Sacramento, Ca gave me this great tip about getting double duty from your wedding day make-up trail run:

“Get the most of your make-up trail run and schedule it for the same day as your engagement photography session. That way you will have a chance to see how it will look in photographs.” Continue reading

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Quickies- We go together.

Cute yes? I think he said, “Baby, I know you have had a nothing but crunchy romances with those chunky fellows. But I promise, our life together will be smooth.”

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Quickies- Toasting Practicalities

Instead of buying a set of froo-froo toasting glasses that will gather dust in your cupboard and never see the light of day, buy two of the glasses from your registry and use those to toast your nuptials. From a practical stand point you will be a couple of pieces closer to completing your tableware set and from a ecological stand point you are not buying something you will never use again. To add a touch of personalization tie a bit of ribbon in your wedding colors to the stem of the glasses. Continue reading

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Quickies- No more pinning woes

Ask your floral designer to provide a magnet rather than a pin for securing the boutonniere. The magnet is incorporated into the back side of the boutonniere. Then all you have to do is place the boutonniere on the front of the shirt and slip the little metal disc behind the fabric. Viola! You have a perfectly secured boutonniere! Please note: the magnets should not be used on anyone with a pace maker. Continue reading

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Quickies- After the bunny has gone hopping it is time to go shopping!

I love to shop the day after holiday sales. Since Easter just passed us by you can score some major bargains for the littlest members of your bridal party. Easter dresses, suits and dress up shoes are to be had at basement pricing. For your flower girl keep an eye out for a sweet little purse or cute basket that can be used to hold petals for tossing. Continue reading

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