Happy Halloween!

I hope that everyone has been having a fantastic fall thus far.
You know, one classic Halloween treat is the caramel apple. However, this delicious dessert isn't just for trick or treaters. In the past several years, it has become an increasingly popular wedding favor. Why not give your guests extra sweet memories to take home with them?

I love how each one is a work of art.

They can be beautifully elegant.


You can tie in a theme.

Embellishments are easy.

I love these creative creations!


You can jazz up the sticks to fit your design scheme.



Or, you can never go wrong with the classical look.


Wishing you happy sweetness!

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Yes, I celebrate occasions as a living and enjoy every single event. However, there are a few that are near and dear to my heart. Today is one such celebration...

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband!!! I am so glad that you were born, and I'm especially glad that I've gotten to be a part of 6 years of your life. Here's to the happiest of years to come! I love you!

Great Bridal Expo, November 1st

Los Angeles brides and grooms, the Great Bridal Expo is coming up on Saturday, November 1st. While I don't recommend going so that you can book all your vendors in one day (vendors should always be thoroughly researched and based off of recommendations you find), this is a great place to get your feet wet in the planning process. Attending a bridal fair will give you an overall idea of what's out there and what people are charging for particular services. You can also take away a lot of inspiration from the various displays and fashion shows that will be set up. Lastly, and best of all, you may win some free stuff for your wedding.

So if you are feeling the need to feed your wedding appetite, go check it out and have some fun. A little extra tip, there are lots of promo codes for free tickets. Hop on Google and check them out. ;-)

Everything Wedding

I'm always looking to save you time, money, and your sanity. Thus, I love passing along good deals! Borders Books is clearing out old copies of The Everything Wedding Book. They are in the clearance bins for $3.99. If you are looking for somewhere to start in all the planning, this book has lots of checklists, worksheets, and advice for every wedding related topic. Plus, it keeps things light hearted. Here's an excerpt from the the the preface (yes, some are sarcastic):

Top Ten Utterances of the Bride Who Didn't Consult This Book

1. 'What do you mean I should have registered at a store? I registered to vote!'
2. 'Thanks for coming to my shower. Sorry I can't invite you to my wedding. Great gift, though!'
3. 'Gee, you know what? There's just no way to save money when you're planning a wedding.'
4. 'Sure, I invited my ex and his whole family. We're all friends!'
5. 'Why should I ask my fiance's parents what they want?'
6. 'Wedding planners do the same thing that I could do...and I will do, after I'm done working eighty hours this week.'
7. 'I'll just go ahead and bake my own wedding cake. I'll make it from brownie mix and just pile it all up like a big tower.'
8. 'Even though my fiance has wild tastes and we're having a traditional wedding, I trust him to pick out his own tux.'
9. 'Out honeymoon is going to be absolutely perfect, or it will mean that we made a big mistake getting married.'
10. 'Adjusting to married life? Piece of cake!'

--Hagen, Shelly. The Everything Wedding Book, Massachusetts: 2004.

Store Closing Sale

I just received the following notice that Paulette's Ambiance is having a 'Store Closing Sale.' I have never been there before, so I cannot vouch for anything. However, for anyone interested in checking it out, here are the details:




October 18-19, 2008
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Everything must go!Wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mothers' attire, veils, and headpieces — all up to 90% off!

Hurry in for the best selection! First come, first served.

Paulette's Ambiance
824 E. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106(626) 638-7575

Event Kit

Let's face it, emergencies happen. However, the last thing I want is for an emergency to impact your celebratory day. I absolutely love taking stress out of your planning process, and part of my job is to take care of every last detail so that you don't have to worry about a single thing. That's where the Event Kit comes in. I spent this past summer putting a new kit together and making sure I've got something for any surprise that may come along.

Here's a peek at the new kit, which I always have on hand for events:

Recently, at one wedding, we used the stain stick to get berry filling out of the mother of the groom's dress, the masking tape was handy for the flower girl's headpiece when she lost a rose minutes before going down the aisle, the shoe shine kit (yes, the shoe shine kit) put the bride at ease after she got out of the limo only to get black all over the bottom of her dress, and the bride and groom each enjoyed a quick mint before the ceremony.

Here's to smooth sailing!

6 Years Ago Today...

Ryan and I went on our first date. Since I have the honor of witnessing many of your love stories, here's a part of ours...

We met in the dorms before classes even started. Quickly becoming friends, he asked me out. Although, he had already bought me two dinners (a bowl of chicken soup after my car was hit while I was driving over a bridge, and an In-N-Out burger after I gave him a ride to the dentist in my newly damaged car).

For the 'first date' he showed up at my door with chocolate Hostess doughnuts and a bag of M&Ms. Two of my favorites. I wore a red sweater but in my excitement forgot deodorant. Ryan wore enough cologne for the both of us ;-). Thanks baby! We ate at what is now our favorite restaurant but didn't order any of our favorite things. We talked a lot and walked a lot. My feet were covered in blisters from borrowing a pair of 'cute' shoes from a friend.

It was a perfect first date!

I figured I'd end up dating several men in college, but God had a different plan in mind.

Thanks Ryan, for asking me out. It has been a wonderful six years of dates, and I love you!