Today I was a guest blogger on the Wedding Chicks blog discussing the ever popular and tough decision of wedding locations. Take a peak!
4.06.2008
4.02.2008
{ Wedding Chicks }
Wedding Chicks is here and what a great site this is!!! For all those wedding related questions you have or just plain want to view pictures and ideas, this is the place visit. Free giveaways and chances to win can be yours! See if you can find me anywhere listed on here? The talented and brilliant creators Amy + Jocey are truly on to something!
3.24.2008
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to coordinate my first wedding of the season at the gorgeous Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Resort. Recently rated by TripAdvisor as the #1 Spa in "World's Best Spas" for 2008. Pictures soon to come of the amazing couple...
However I highly recommend this venue and resort for a wedding and even a girls getaway or bachelorette weekend! Nestled 30 miles south of Santa Barbara and just inland of Ventura...it's romantic, peaceful and like no other!
3.08.2008
{tagged by amy squires}
Amy tagged me and wants me to tell you more about myself!
What was I doing 10 years ago?
: : 10 years ago I was 20 years old and studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Me and my crew of 6 girls who traveled to Italy are getting together in St. Louis at the end of March for our 10 year reunion.
Things On My To Do list
: : find the right color paint for the inside walls of my house
: : plan my next trip with my husband (we just went to whistler, Canada and now I have the bug to go somewhere warm!)
: : find a way to do some destination weddings this year or next!
: : golf more
: : put pictures in an album from a big trip last year
Places I have Lived
: : san clemente, ca (currently)
: : san francisco, ca (met my hubby there!)
: : san luis obispo, ca (college)
: : santa barbara, ca (hometown where i grew up)
: : florence, italy (studied abroad)
Bad Habit
: : chocolate chip cookies
: : not loading the dishwasher in an organized way
: : keeping my house too clean...
Things Most People Don’t Know About Me
: : i love to cook homemade meals and drink red wine with my husband
: : i love lululemon clothes
: : i have done 9 triathlons, 1 marathon and walked the 3 day breast cancer walk
: : i would do just about anything for tickets to the Oprah show
: : i was a nutritional science major in college at cal poly
: : i am super ambitious and entrepreneurial
: : i wanted to start a crumble topping business years ago called "kiley's krumble." It was a hit with my friends but i never really got it going! I got married and fell in love with weddings.
I tag you!
Katie Moos
Jeffrey Lawler
Jihan Abdalla
Joel Austell
What was I doing 10 years ago?
: : 10 years ago I was 20 years old and studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Me and my crew of 6 girls who traveled to Italy are getting together in St. Louis at the end of March for our 10 year reunion.
Things On My To Do list
: : find the right color paint for the inside walls of my house
: : plan my next trip with my husband (we just went to whistler, Canada and now I have the bug to go somewhere warm!)
: : find a way to do some destination weddings this year or next!
: : golf more
: : put pictures in an album from a big trip last year
Places I have Lived
: : san clemente, ca (currently)
: : san francisco, ca (met my hubby there!)
: : san luis obispo, ca (college)
: : santa barbara, ca (hometown where i grew up)
: : florence, italy (studied abroad)
Bad Habit
: : chocolate chip cookies
: : not loading the dishwasher in an organized way
: : keeping my house too clean...
Things Most People Don’t Know About Me
: : i love to cook homemade meals and drink red wine with my husband
: : i love lululemon clothes
: : i have done 9 triathlons, 1 marathon and walked the 3 day breast cancer walk
: : i would do just about anything for tickets to the Oprah show
: : i was a nutritional science major in college at cal poly
: : i am super ambitious and entrepreneurial
: : i wanted to start a crumble topping business years ago called "kiley's krumble." It was a hit with my friends but i never really got it going! I got married and fell in love with weddings.
I tag you!
Katie Moos
Jeffrey Lawler
Jihan Abdalla
Joel Austell
3.01.2008
On the GREEN train!
After reading the most recent issue of Martha Stewart I came across some fabulous "green" tips and sites to look at.
1. Think about donating to a charity in lieu of gifts. Give a small keepsake like a potted plant of herbs, tree seedlings in biodegradable containers or edible gifts such as fair-trade coffee or organic chocolate.
2. Buy carbon offsets at Native Energy
3. Create your invitations with recycled paper!
Oblationpapers
Pancakeandfrank
4. When you register, make a note of asking that the gift not be wrapped. Don't allow this as an option for your guests when placing the order for buying you something.
5. Cut down on unwanted catalogs and credit-card solicitations that start arriving soon after you register by asking the stores you register with not to sell or rent your address. Subscribe to greendimes which for $20 will remove your name from mailing lists and plants 10 trees on your behalf.
6. Consider having your ceremony and reception close to each other or at the same location. You won't have your guests driving 20-40 minutes and consuming gas getting there. Think of all the guests who might not be carpooling?
For more great ideas about going green take a look at these sites!
Eco Chic Weddings
Portovert
1. Think about donating to a charity in lieu of gifts. Give a small keepsake like a potted plant of herbs, tree seedlings in biodegradable containers or edible gifts such as fair-trade coffee or organic chocolate.
2. Buy carbon offsets at Native Energy
3. Create your invitations with recycled paper!
Oblationpapers
Pancakeandfrank
4. When you register, make a note of asking that the gift not be wrapped. Don't allow this as an option for your guests when placing the order for buying you something.
5. Cut down on unwanted catalogs and credit-card solicitations that start arriving soon after you register by asking the stores you register with not to sell or rent your address. Subscribe to greendimes which for $20 will remove your name from mailing lists and plants 10 trees on your behalf.
6. Consider having your ceremony and reception close to each other or at the same location. You won't have your guests driving 20-40 minutes and consuming gas getting there. Think of all the guests who might not be carpooling?
For more great ideas about going green take a look at these sites!
Eco Chic Weddings
Portovert
2.29.2008
Wedding Statistics
The Wedding Report has put out some facts about 2007...what do you think?
- Averge # of guests: 167
- Average engagement time is 17 mo
- Average bride age 26
- Average groom age 28
- 2,290,578 estimated Weddings in San Diego County
- Consumers spend on Weddings $28,800
- Average dress is $1,564
- Average engagement ring is $5570
- Most Weddings occurred in Aug (1st), July (2nd), and June (3rd)
1.02.2008
When to send save-the-dates and MORE!
I've been asked this question a lot lately, so I thought I'd post some helpful hints from my friend Allison Howell with Ink Invitations. "We often say that the invitation is the first experience your guests will have of your event. But that's not always true. A memorable save-the-date card can build even more anticipation for your celebration."
The facts:
Save-the-dates (aka "STD's") should be sent six months to one year before the wedding.
Include: accommodation and travel info w/ the STD so this can allow the guest to plan early. Flights, rooms, and activities may not be available if they don't receive that information until they get the invitation.
Necessary or not? STD's are not always necessary but they do allow you to express yourself, inform your guests, and build excitement for your celebration. They are necessary if your event is over a holiday weekend or a destination wedding. Even any events held between November 20th and January 3rd.
Thanks Allison! For any more info, please contact her at allison@inkinvitations.com
New Year, here comes 2008!
We are finally into the much anticipated New Year! I personally am so excited for this year to arrive as I have wonderful couples to work over the next 12 months. Their Wedding plans will take me from Santa Barbara down to San Diego, to some of the most beautiful locations I have laid eyes on. Each and every couple already has made a huge impression on me...I am fortunate enough to work with them and be along side throughout this time in their life.
What is the resolution for myself in 2008? Well, let's see...here are my top 5!
1. Never use the word "busy" to in my everyday life (writing or speaking). I feel it is very overused!
2. Get tickets to the Oprah show (any Chicago connections would help?!).
3. Make 10 new connections with ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants) members at meetings.
4. Get 5 of my couples Weddings published in local Southern California Bridal Magazines.
5. Practice and incorporate yoga into my current exercise regime at least 3x a month!
There ya' go! What are your very own NY resolutions? We all should have a few...it's healthy to set goals and write them down because you're more likely to actually accomplish them that way!
What is the resolution for myself in 2008? Well, let's see...here are my top 5!
1. Never use the word "busy" to in my everyday life (writing or speaking). I feel it is very overused!
2. Get tickets to the Oprah show (any Chicago connections would help?!).
3. Make 10 new connections with ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants) members at meetings.
4. Get 5 of my couples Weddings published in local Southern California Bridal Magazines.
5. Practice and incorporate yoga into my current exercise regime at least 3x a month!
There ya' go! What are your very own NY resolutions? We all should have a few...it's healthy to set goals and write them down because you're more likely to actually accomplish them that way!
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