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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!
The 2012 Award Season gave us a bit of a bridal runway on the red carpet. Soft neutral shades were styled from Sleek and Slender to Sexy and Sultry and everything in between. Every year, we look forward to seeing how red carpet fashion will be translated into bridal couture. The creamy whites and muted blush designs of 2012 may just be a literal rendition of what will be walking down the aisle in the very near future.
The neutral palette was not the only red carpet trend. Fishtail silhouettes, intricate sleeves, peplums and a little leg were hard to miss as well. Classic glamour has not only made its way back to Hollywood, it’s making its way back to weddings.
(Above) Cameron Diaz in Gucci Premiere , Charlize Theron in Dior Couture, Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford,
Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace, Jessica Alba in Gucci, Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad
(Below) Giuliana Rancic in Tony Ward, Kate Beckinsale in Roberto Cavalli, Rooney Mara in Givenchy Haute Couture,
Milla Jovovich in Ellie Saab, Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji, Jessica Biel in Ellie Saab
When you hear the word “rose,” what comes to mind? If it is a tightly wrapped overlapping of uniformly-shaped petals, this post is for you.
I have never considered myself a rose kind of gal but that all changed when I met the modern garden rose. Often mistaken for peonies, garden roses have a very similar cup shape and can bloom to be about the same size as the big, fluffy, larger-than-life peony. The good news, garden roses are available year round which makes them a great alternative for those brides wanting the romantic and feathery look of the peony. Specifically, The David Austin Garden Rose has long been thought of as the wedding flower of choice when peonies are not in season.
Of course, I like to think of garden roses as more than just a peony replacement. They have a shape, scent, texture and old world look that is all their own.
Can you tell me that Renoir was not envisioning these old world blooms when painting Bouquet of Roses?
A little history of the David Austin Garden Rose:
Development started in the 1960s by David Austin of Shropshire, England, who wanted to rekindle interest in Old Garden Roses by hybridizing them with modern hybrid teas and floribundas. The idea was to create a
new group of roses that featured blooms with old-fashioned shapes and fragrances, evocative of classic gallica, alba and “damask” roses, but with modern repeat-blooming characteristics and the larger modern colour range as well.
There is no single system of classification for garden roses. In general, however, roses are placed in one of three main groups: Wild, Old Garden, and Modern Garden roses. Although not officially recognized as a separate class of roses by any established rose authority, English (aka David Austin) roses are often set aside as such by consumers and retailers alike.
I am staying as far away from the malls as possible today but that does not mean I am not onboard for a fantastic deal. So here it is, Liz Beck Events is offering a 25% discount on our FULL SERVICE PLANNING PACKAGES for today only. No, I don’t expect you to book your wedding planner without meeting them and getting to know their style and personality before you hire them. That would just be silly.
You simply have to contact me today via email or leave a comment on the blog and mention that you are interested. We can schedule a time to talk or meet at the studio to discuss the details of your wedding when you are available but your 25% OFF will be documented as long as I receive communication from you today.
Email Liz: liz@lizbeckevents.com
HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY!
It is hard to believe we are looking back on our 2011 wedding season already. The good news is that we have been fortunate to work with some truly lovely couples and I am honored to have been part of their wedding days and the months leading up to them. I am in the process of creating a post for each but I could not help but to share some images.
This is just a sneak peek of some of the wedding from this past season.
Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks to see more details from the weddings of 2011.
Looking for planning and design services for your upcoming wedding? Give us a call to set up a time to chat…
What are you planning to do with your bouquet following the wedding?
You sorted through endless pictures to find the ideal combination of colors, textures and flowers to create the perfect bouquet for your walk down the aisle. Once your wedding day is over, what are you to do with that beautiful bouquet? Drying your flowers, sealing them in a bubble glass frame and hanging them on the wall is not the only option.
One of my favorite ideas is to have your flowers dried then incorporated into a painting. Curly Art does a magnificent job of creating art from your flowers following the big day. Take a look at some of the heirloom pieces created from bridal bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets and centerpieces…
Soft blush pink and white roses with peonies.
This 24 x 36 painting was created for the parents of the bride.
The background burgundy color was taken from the beautiful wedding invitations.
A 24 x 36 painting in horizontal format displaying a large variety of flowers.
If you are interested in preserving your wedding flowers, make sure to plan ahead. Your flowers should also be overnighted on the day following your wedding for the best results. For more information, visit Curly Art’s FAQ page!
I love my heels as much as the next girl but there comes a time (about the 10th hour) when you need to kick those babies off! Comfort needs to be worked into your wedding day but we don’t want to sacrifice style! Like everything else with your wedding, there are endless options here as well. I was feeling a little traditional and went for neutral selections that would grace any bride. I will play with more color soon enough!
After seeing some of these flats, I may just forego the heels all together!
I was completely inspired by the bright ruffled pillows I found at That Funky Boutique on Etsy. Apparently, they have been doing their homework as these colors are some of the trend colors for 2012. I did a little “window shopping” on Net-A-Porter and found the perfect sassy dresses that not only compliment my initial inspiration, but they also make a statement!
The vibrant colors and the style are all bold options but equally fun and sophisticated. It is so wonderful that we can use color AND have something that your ladies will want to wear again. Go ahead. add little personality, character and a POP to your day!
PS: Net-A-Porter is having an amazing sale and most of these designer gowns are on sale (surely your bridesmaids would appreciate that!).
Clockwise from 1:00:
Thread Social
Valentino
Moschino Cheap and Chic
Elizabeth and James
Giambattista Valli
Thread Social
Willow
Halston Heritage
What would a Royal British Wedding be without the hats? Kate and William’s guests did not disappoint with posh hats of all shapes and sizes.
Princesses Beatrice, 22, and Eugenie, 21, cousins to Prince William, complemented their wedding outfits with some over-the-top headpieces. According to UsMagazine.com, the sisters, daughters of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson, chose Philip Treacy to design their hats.(Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall wore a bowl-shaped Philip Treacy hat. Treacy designed many of the hats worn by guests of the Royal Wedding. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s wife Miriam wore what looked to be a Flamenco-inspired hat. (Alastair Grant/AP Photo)
Sophie Winkleman joined the hat mania in honor of the Royal Wedding, wearing a sculpted straw head piece. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham arrive to attend the Royal Wedding. Victoria wore a petite navy blue chapeau with accents designed by Philip Treacy. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson (L) arrived to the Royal Wedding wearing a dazzling electric blue hat by Phillip Treacy. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wore a rosette spray from Jane Taylor perched on the side of her hair. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Inspiration… when planning your wedding, think about the dress code for your guests. Maybe it is a hat, maybe a color but what a great way to have your guests set the tone and accent the decor!
I was driving this morning and flipped on the radio only to hear the voice of David Wasserman of Joes on the Nose talking about the immense growth of food trucks. He inspired me to do a little impromptu post…
I don’t know what you think of when you hear the words “food truck” but a lot of people think of the “roach coach” that pulls up in a parking lot at lunch time. While those still may exist, the new trend in food trucks is gourmet and organic. Restaurant quality food served on wheels! If you have been to one of our local Farmer’s Markets recently, you know exactly what I am talking about.
Beach bonfires and pre-wedding guest outings are just some of the things that come to mind when I think of a food truck. How easy to order your favorite gourmet food and it rolls up to your event complete with all of the fixings. Of course, the late night food truck snack goes without saying…
Mark your calendars:
Friday, April 15 5:00pm- Fifty Seven Degrees, San Diego
I have some of my favorites listed below:
- Devilicious
- Flippin’ Pizza
- India On Wheels
- Joes On the Nose
- MangiaMangia
- Super Q Food Truck
- Sweet Treats Truck
- The Gathering Spot Bistrotruck
- Two for the Road
- The Green Truck
- SD Street Eats
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