Friday, July 17, 2009

Wedding cake anyone?


cake by The Buttery photo by Stagi Imagery




cake by Edith Meyer (organic!) Photo by Gina Rose


cake by Parker Lusseau (passionfruit filling, yummy) photo by Jack Wasserbach Photography


cake by Gayle's Bakery


cake by The Buttery (this may be my all time favorite cake, so sweet) photo by Checkerbox Photography

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Looking for great rentals?

Alexis Party Rentals

This company is one of my most used vendors. I absolutely would not function if I couldn't call Debbie to ask random rental question weekly. I joke that their showroom is my second office! Margie, the owner is wonderful as are the rest of her staff from the office crew to the delivery drives. They keep their inventory of tables, linen, heaters, chairs, china, glassware etc. in top shape, and continuously bring in new items to keep up with the trends. Need help deciding what to rent? They will roll a table out and let you play to figure out what works best for your event. They deliver all over the Monterey bay, so if your looking for some rentals for your next event check them out.
831) 458-6080
300 Natural Bridges Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95060











Monday, July 13, 2009

Unique Wedding Reception Decor


find them on Etsy
What would you write????

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Shoes for thought Thursday- the romantics


Kate Spade Evie


giuseppe zanotti 80429 Wedding Shoes


Greer pleated satin sandals


Shannon Britt Faith


Dolce and Gabbana



rsvp Ivana

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

What should I wear to the wedding????




Outfit by JCrew

Monday, July 6, 2009

I want ice cream at my wedding reception!


At our last wedding we had an ice cream bar instead of cake. It fit the relaxed feel of the event, and the playfulness of the couple. It was a much easier set-up than you would think. We rented a portable reach-in style freezer from a local ice cream parlor along with 4 tubs of yummy ice cream. We had two servers scoop while the guests picked a type of cone, and which flavor/s they wanted. It was a great way to feature a local favorite (Marianne's Ice Cream has been around for 50 years) and a great end to the evening.


Want something even more nastalgic? Hire Aunt Lali's to come with their ice cream truck!

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Happy Fourth of July!


Sunday, June 28, 2009

French Country Wedding, from a planners point of view


























I promise to post the photos taken by the professional Photographer soon. Jenn and Mike, we loved being part of your surprise wedding! I wish you lots of joy, love and happiness for all your days to come.

Aloha! Couture is on Vacation this week.




This is a picture of my baby girl the last time I was in Hawaii. We spent a fab 5 days on Maui. This week we are so lucky to be going to Kauai, which was my second home when I was a kid. I am going to float in the ocean, smell the plumerias, drink POG, eat Kahlua pig and apple bananas, sip Mai Tais, and watch my children fall in love with a place that is my heaven. It will be a little emotional since I haven't been there since my Father passed away, but it will be good to be close to his spirit. On Friday, My hubby of 10 years is going to marry me all over! Hawaiian style. I promise to post pictures. I am bringing a little work with me since we are in the middle of a busy wedding season. You will be able to email me and get a reply if its important. Aloha my friends.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Your Something Blue, Shoes for Thought Thursday


Maloles Patent Zoe


Chinese Laundry Baldwin




Guess Winter





Emilio Pucci 783993




Gabriella Rocha Ginger



Giuseppe Zanotti E96003