One of the products we have on our site is our manzanaita branches. Manza-who? Even my spellchecker doesn’t recognize the word. Well, let me explain:
The word manzanita actually means little apple, but the item we’re talking about has nothing to do with apples… at least i don’t think they do. Humboldtliving.com defines manzanita as the...
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What the heck is manzanita anyways? | By Laurie Hannoush
Budget-friendly stationery tips! | By Laurie Hannoush
In the perfect world, we’d all have no budget for our wedding and be able to do whatever we wanted to create the perfect day — whether that be something simple and understated or something that was over-the-top and very bling. But, alas, (and yes, i just said alas) it’s not like that, and we...
Inspiring Video, idea and concept…
I like watching stuff on Vimeo. I like finding people who inspire me and I like subscribing to the stuff they do. One video that I came across was from Pacific Pictures. It’s called “Snow” and it’s an engagement thriller.
Here is some text off their blog that explains it a bit as well as embedded...
What you need to consider when hiring musicians
What you need to consider when hiring musicians
By Alison Kelly
My husband, Jeremy Kelly, is a professional musician who also plays in a rock/wedding band called Driver. Back in January, I interviewed him on my party planning blog about what your average Bob and Sue should consider when looking at hire a live band for their...
Why not see each other before the ceremony…
Tough question and it depends who you ask if you should do it? What would parents say vs. you asking ladies in your bridal party? Someone older vs. someone younger?
Here is a short trailer shot by the talented group called Still Motion, who is inspiring and makes you want to get married… You will see...
5 Blogs to help plan a rocking dance party
5 Blogs to help plan a rocking dance party
By Alison Kelly
As a party director / blogger, I am always checking out other websites and blogs for inspiration. Since I’m not a wedding planner, I am a party planner who specializes in dance parties, I don’t visit wedding blogs exclusively. I’m not that girl.
Following are my...
What Does a Wedding Cake Look Like?
I’m Kristin Peres, head cake artist and owner of Cake or Death. I’ll be dropping by occasionally to chat about my favorite topic: cake! I’ll discuss cake design, wedding cakes, and anything else that crosses my mind. Feel free to comment or email me with questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
I worked on...
You know you need to hire a planner when ….
You know you need to hire a planner when ….
By Alison Kelly
…. you are breaking out in hives daily while thinking about the day of your event, 6 months before the actual day of the event.
…. you think you can spend some alone time with your new spouse, do photos with your family and mingle...
6 tips to consider for the day of your life event - By Alison Kelly
6 tips to consider for the day of your life event
by Alison Kelly
When it comes to the day of your life event, there is always something you can do to make your day a smidge more enjoyable. Here are 6 tips to consider for the day of your life event.
Don’t wear undies that are too...
Alison Dawson - Chapeau de Gateau
We came across this wedding professional and we love her work. She designs modern, innovative creations to decorate a wedding cake and also offers unique products to decorate an event to exception accessories you can wear.
We asked her to write to us and tell us a bit about her business and here is what...