Flower girl or junior bridesmaid

I am always asked questions about the flowergirl position. You do not have to have a flower girl in your wedding, but if you'd like one they can be any age. We find they are typically 3 - 9 years old. If you'd like to include a girl that seems (or feels) to big/old to be a flower girl, you can make her a junior bridesmaid. The jr. bridesmaid would typically wear a dress similar to the bridesmaids, possibly the same color, while the flowergirl will typically wear a dress that matches the bride, white or ivory, possibly with a sash or flowers to compliment the maids dresses! Have fun with it...it is your wedding!

A Bright Touch

Most of you know that I am a huge fan of lighting. Theatrical Lighting can actually help to create a mood during a ceremony or reception. I'm also a huge fan of decorative lighting. I've collected almost every color of Chinese lantern and I've done monochromatic looks to rainbow and Chinatown looks. The hanging Chinese lantern can actually make a room feel more intimate and bring a ceiling down so you don't feel like you are in a gymnasium!

Hot Summer Nights

We are upon the Sacramento heat wave…so consider your guests and setup a self-serve water station. This can be done easily and beautifully with an Italian Glass Dispenser (available at the local rental stores) and fresh citrus fruit. If you are out at a park or somewhere that glassware isn't easy, use galvanized tubs or planters filled with bottled water and ice. Put a few ribbons around the handles and they will be color coordinated with your wedding.

A Best Friend

This is your day and it’s important to have your best friend by your side. There is no need to put the groom’s female friends with the bridesmaids when she can be a “Groomsgal” or a “Best Gal”. Also, for the bride, why not a "Man of Honor" or a "Bridesguy".

A Sparkling Affair

End the evening with some excitement…sparklers are a very fun, cost effective idea. We like the 20” sparklers from www.sparklersonline.com. Make sure that your venue will allow them before making the purchase.

Traditional favor still hot

Not just for smoking....the traditional matchbook is a fun, creative way to carry on the monogram theme in your wedding. Matchbooks are hard to find these days so guests like to pick them up. They're a great keepsake!

It's Officially Wedding Season

You know how it works...when you have too much on your plate, you accomplish more than ever. We've had several weddings already this year and are starting to get photos back from them. Following is the first "Spring" Wedding, officially kicking off the season. Jenn & Josh were fabulous to work with. They had a beautiful ceremony and reception at Granite Bay Golf Club with a subtle Disney flair. See if you can find some of our "hidden Mickeys"!