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We had the great honor of co-hosting the Association of Bridal Consultant’s (ABC) Favorite Things Event on Wednesday evening at the one and only Prado in Balboa Park! I am working through sharing the featured apps, ideas, locations and products that I am most excited about. There were so many to select from. What’s a girl to do?
I was introduced to a company called, Ivory Sparrow which is right here in our backyard of San Diego. They customize the most decadent and heavenly wraps and robes for the pampering that comes before the merry occasions. I had the opportunity to introduce them and actually feel the softness of their fabrics and I am telling you ladies, it is amazing! Not only that but the packaging and presentation makes the perfect gift for your bridesmaids, moms, flower girls and even your groom. While you are at it, let’s not forget your wedding planner! Did I mention that they can be personalized?
They also offer Swarovski embellished flip flops packaged in a satin bag as well as two different options for a coordinating cotton totes. Wrap it all together and you have a gift that anyone would swoon over! Not to mention, how picture perfect would it be to have all of your ladies coordinated in style for any prep shots taken before you get into your gown.
I found that one of my savvy and stylish brides gifted these lovely wraps for her bridal party at her wedding. The one and only Miss Jessica is pictured with her girls below. Check out the full post on the Ivory Sparrow Blog!
Noel and Bret came to Liz Beck Events with a vision: a vintage-modern wedding on a private estate adjacent to a golf course. We used Noel’s dress as inspiration for vintage. We used Noel and Bret’s personal design style to draw from for modern. Executing their day was a team effort with all the incredible vendors involved: White Wedding Day for overall production from lights to a crisp white dance floor to magical crystals in the trees, Classic Party Rentals for stunning glassware, cutlery, etc., Annette Gomez Flowers to bring in an earthy charm with birch wood, plums and pinks, Urban Kitchen for the culinary look and taste Noel and Bret were after, Sharif for the ceremony acoustic guitar and vocals, Greg from Events by Design as master of ceremonies for the evening, Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. for cake, and Justin Lee to capture it all.
Sharif setting the mood during pre-ceremony snacks and sangria. Plum and pink arrangements floating above the organic cotton linen. There was a mix of high and low centerpieces for the square and rectangular tables set across the lawn.
Appetizers ready for guests to enjoy. Sharing a chair in the pool-side lounge area.
Glowing dance floor lit with market stringers and paper lanterns. Posing on the mint green sofa.
Twirling sparklers after a successful send off of the bride and groom. They ran through a canopy of sparklers to their vintage car.
Cheers! Hanging out around the dressed up, oversized, all-around fabulous bar. 
There’s that delicious mint green sofa again… Congratulations, Noel and Bret!! 
Today one of the wedding couples was discussing their attire for the wedding. The groom asked “what color shoes should the bride wear”? Traditionally it’s always been white, but things are changing especially for all of you shoe lovers! The latest fashion trend is wearing anything from hot pink, red or even polka dot. 
I think this is a great way not only to express yourself but it adds a great splash of color; especially if you get a sneak peak as you walk down the aisle. Below are some pictures and ideas. One I love is from my friend Jackie’s wedding. Her whole wedding party wore bright pink shoes and she added a little extra bling on hers to stand out.
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Another is a pair of TO DIE for red Valentino shoes. These Valentinos were from our most recent wedding of Sarah Fabbozzi and Christian Winter. Sarah wore a breathtaking gown with layers of lace and topped it off with these Valentino shoes. So brides go find your inner shoe fetish and get creative! Not to mention the best part is you can wear them again with favorite your little black dress.
Apologies for the break in blog posts. We’re back in the swing of things and are very happy to introduce two new members of the Liz Beck Events team: Amy Rheinheimer and Pamela Swentek. Amy and Pamela joined Liz and I as Event Interns about a month ago and are getting into full gear with us. They will introduce themselves on their own blog posts soon…
Check out their photo booth shots below. Pamela is on the left, Amy is on the right.
Pamela (left) and Amy (right)
Liz and I developed a very scientific method of measuring how green a person thinks they are in conjunction with the green wedding show last month and snapped photos throughout the day. We just got some of the snapshots in (thanks Jen!) and wanted to share.
What shade of green are you?
Celery : just getting started, you recycle most of the time
Honeydew Melon : usually recycle, sometimes eat organic and kind of know what’s eco-friendly
Green Grass : conscious of what’s eco-friendly and you try to do your part when it’s convenient
Granny Smith : a step up from green grass, you make an effort to be green in most aspects of your life
Spearmint Leaf : very eco-friendly with your diet and way of life, you probably compost, reduce, reuse, and recycle
Evergreen : super green, pretty much the most eco-friendly you can be with what’s available to you
Click on an image below to see the full size.
Yes, wood. Not white gold, yellow gold, platinum, or even titanium. I stumbled across Simply Wood Rings on my quest for eco-friendly jewelry and just had the opportunity to take a look at them in person. We are proud to have featured several Simply Wood Rings at the Wedding Party Bridal Show and will have them to ooh and ahh over in our bustle Grooms & Gifts class.
You might be thinking Who are Simply Wood Rings for? Simply Wood Rings answers that question this way: “Individuals who appreciate the beauty of wood and organic materials. Those who desire a unique alternative to the traditional. Someone who wants to wear an individually hand-crafted piece of art. People who suffer from metal allergies. Someone who wants to transform a wooden object, such as a child’s baseball bat or husband’s guitar, into a deeply meaningful wedding band, engagement ring or special gift. Men and women who wish to wear an environmentally friendly piece of jewelry.”
The rings really are beautiful and are worth checking out. My husband tested one out for a week. He loved the concept of wearing a ring made of a guitar or a baseball bat. He said that it’s light and comfortable and sparked conversations where ever he went. Anniversary present anyone…?
[Photo courtesy of Sara France Photography]
It is always a treat to work with a couple that enjoy having a little bit of fun with each other! Case in point… Josh and Carrie Cox. We had the privilege of working with this couple as they planned their wedding but it appears some of the fun happened afterwards! Sara France of Sara France Photography did a “trash the dress shoot” with this rock star couple in a very unorthodox setting.
These are the images that last a lifetime!
So what is a “trash the dress shoot”? It is the photo session that takes place AFTER the wedding when dirtying up your dress does not have quite the same effect as before the wedding. It is truly just a great opportunity to get fantastic images without the stress.
Go On… Jump in the Ocean, Climb the Tree, Drive with the Top Down or even… Smash the Cake! Just make sure your dress gets to the cleaners the next day!
Let’s face it, wedding fashion is all about the ladies. The gown first, then the bridesmaids, then the moms, THEN… the groom and his men. Now, I am not suggesting that your wedding style should be based on your man’s attire but they deserve a little more TLC on the fashion front.
I was parusing the internet to try and find some alternatives to the standard neck tie and came across some great custom sites. Etsy is always a viable resourse for creativity and offered a few options (2 of which I listed below).
Me and Matilda offers classic neck ties with a twist. They not only offer neck ties and bow ties, but also create ring bearer pillows and othere accessories to coordinate. Each is handmade and charming.
Cyberoptix Tie Lab is an edgy alternative to a standard tie. Their custom patterns all have a name and story behind them and they are all about working with your color scheme.
Each necktie is hand made and may have its own variation in color, density, and texture. In addition, some limited edition and custom made ties are made with deconstructed vintage, recycled or other sustainable materials.
Design Your Tie specializes in custom ties, custom bow ties, bowtie / cummerbund / handkerchief sets & custom cufflinks for your guy. 
They have a large corporate client base but they offer numerous dress options. Their product gallery definitely sways towards a traditional style but everything is truly customizable from colors to motifs and monograms.
Our grooms have provided us with some great feedback on some of the companies listed above. We will report back as the ties are recieved.
Liz and I were trolling Kobey’s Swap Meet (our first time) for eco-friendly and vintage decor items for the Wedding Party Bridal Show and stumbled across a copy of Phyllis Diller’s Marriage Manual. We both screeched to halt when we saw the words “marriage manual” on a dusty quilt on the asphalt and had to take a closer look. The woman who sold it to us was quick to mention that the book was signed by Phyllis herself! The cover has been torn off so we got a deal: $8.
That’s just $8 to peek into what a comedienne was thinking about marriage 42 years ago. Her view is amusingly cynical. In the foreword she asks “Do you have a marriage that is constantly in the repair shop? Was the last time you smiled for your wedding photograph?” Okay, so this book doesn’t convey the ultimate vision of wedded bliss. She jokes about her husband Fang’s laziness: “Everybody knows how lazy he his. One day the neighbors saw Fang mowing the lawn and I got three Get Well cards.”
The book is for comic relief, or better yet, comic therapy for some married women. However, the dusty book smell goes well with some of the older references. The idea that men do most of the driving, that we call a couch a davenport, and that women are the only ones who cook and clean are just some examples. I wonder what Phyllis Diller thinks about marriage in 2009. Maybe I should try to find out.
We were fortunate enough to partner with ECOBAGS.com to promote bustle and Liz Beck Events in conjunction with the Wedding Party Bridal Show. I have one of their large totes I bought at Whole Foods about 6 months ago that still feels new even after numerous grocery, library, and other shopping runs so I can vouch for the durability.
I chatted with ECOBAGS.com VP of Strategic Marketing & Fun (great title) and learned a bit more about what makes the recycled canvas reusable tote bags as wonderful as they are. She informed me that they will last for years rather than months and are made of natural material rather than from petroleum.
ECOBAGS.com offers reusable bags in all shapes, sizes, and materials that make great gifts. Consider giving your out-of-town guests a canvas tote stuffed with local maps and goodies. They will think of you every time they use it! Have them custom printed with your event logo or a witty saying for an even more personal feel.
Either way, consider getting yourself a reusable bag. I have a feeling that this the kind of lifestyle-changing trend that will last!
Couples who sign up for bustle classes get a free ECOBAGS.com tote (as shown above). Contact us at bustle@lizbeckevents.com for more information.
[Photos courtesy of Sara France Photography]
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