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Chocolat Inspired Engagement Shoot- Sacramento Wedding Photography

Bringing you some extra special, hot and spicy eye candy today! The style of Jared and Ashleigh’s engagement shoot was based on the movie Chocolat. Styled and coordinated by Kate Miller Events, photographed by True Love Photo and floral styling by Flourish.*** Continue reading

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Wedding Planning Advice and Answers- Hey Judy!

Do you have a burning wedding related question? Do you need some solid wedding advice? Do you want said question answered by the best of the best wedding vendors in Northern California? Well then, drop me a line, ring my bell or give me a shout and yell, “Hey Judy!”. Your question will be skillfully and honestly answered by some awesome wedding professionals that really know their stuff. Continue reading

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Top Five Reasons for Stress on your Wedding Day and How to Avoid the Madness

Number 5– Stressful Family Situations: Dysfunctional relationships do not cease to exist because you are getting married.  You can’t choose your family but you can choose how you react to their particular brand of crazy. On my own wedding day, … Continue reading

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How to save money on your wedding flowers

Kind of drives me crazy when I read articles on how to save money on wedding flowers and the same advice is offered over and over: Buy flowers that are in season, do not schedule your wedding around Valentine’s Day or DIY your flowers. While these are some suggestions on how you can save some money on your wedding flowers I have some ideas you may have never come across before. Continue reading

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Wedding Terminology and Definitions- Wedding Style Dictionary

When you are planning the look and atmosphere of your wedding it is sometimes hard to find the right words to properly described your vision. On the flip side of that issue is when your fiance tells you “I am seeing our reception as a romantic, garden setting with a touch of vintage Asian influence.” What exactly does that mean? Well- we have the dictionary to help you navigate the wedding style maze! Continue reading

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How to design a Brooch Bouquet

I love brooch bridal bouquets! If I were getting married now I would so carry one of these beauties down the aisle. Brooch bouquets are amazing for so many reasons. Let me count the ways: they are sparkly, they make meaningful keepsakes after the wedding, they are sparkly, you can use jewelry from family members and carry a bit of them with you down the aisle, you make your brooch bouquet well in advance of the wedding, you never have to worry about it not holding up throughout the day and they are sparkly. Continue reading

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Mid-Centry Modern Wedding Inspiration- Judy loves it!

The talented Sacramento wedding professional based team of Kate Miller Events, Flourish, and Sarah Maren Photography were tasked with creating a unique and inspiring tabletop theme that would could be used to give any wedding a memorable look. Continue reading

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Sacramento Wedding- The Trust Factor

Recently I was asked by a bride to describe my favorite wedding. I thought of all the Northern California weddings I have designed flowers for over the years and I realized my favorite weddings had a sense of community and trust between the bridal couple and their hired wedding professionals. As a team the bride, groom and the professionals worked together to make a memorable event happen. Big or small budget didn’t really matter. It was the feeling of teamwork and trust that made the planning process and wedding day a joy. Continue reading

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Hey Judy- “Get me to the church on time!” California Wedding Planning

Judy gives a bride some advice on handling late wedding guests Continue reading

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