Congratulation to Linda and Roland Cao--October 20, 2007

Congratulation to my recent bride and groom: ~Linda and Roland Cao~

It was an awesome wedding with fun theme, elegant setting, exciting activities, and great atmosphere. It was a real success for me to see everyone had a great party. :)

To begin with: This wedding took place at Hotel Valencia at Santana Row. A wonderful location inside the middle of the European Style shopping area. Great staffs and great venue to work with. We had an outdoor ceremony which the weather was just right to begin this romantic wedding. This was a very good idea of Linda and Roland that they decided to do their own vows without letting each other know. When it's time to do their vows, they kind of told a story of each other and I'm sure that really touch most of the guests.


Reception took place at the same location inside at the ballroom.


To start with this fun party, you can see from above photos that, yes... they have photo booth for guests to take instant photos and put it on the guest book. All guests are very excited for taking photos and putting it into the guest book. This gave them the creativity of doing the way they wanted to greet the newly wed and it's fun for the bride and groom to look at.



What a wonderful design of the cake!! And now you may know about the theme of the wedding. It's Lego!! Let's go back to few months ago when they do starting to do their planning. One day when I met with Linda for her gown fitting, she showed me a little cute magnet with a Lego bride and groom holding hands and a little Lego flower as they save the date! By that time, I know we are going to have a fun Lego party. And here you go! A wedding cake custom with Lego all around. Isn't it amazing? And this, we really need to give credit to Cake Expressions for doing this wonderful creation and willing to listen to client of what they really on for their cake! They've done a great job!

During the cocktail hours to end of reception, we have non-stop activities that gave all guests have a wonderful time. Above, you seen the photo booth, one more thing I should mention here is a balloon artist! (sorry I didn't have a photo for that) But Linda and Roland have been very thoughtful of caring their kid attendants! They have a balloon artist during the cocktail hours for the kids!! As we move forward to the reception, we have Lion Dance performance came in just before dinner. The night didn't end with that, Linda and Roland have a newly wed game for everyone guessing the right answer in order to win the centerpieces home. It was just a fun way to do and that your guests really paid attention on rather they win or not. :)

Much more to come over the night. Beside the wedding cake, we have a very delicious chocolate fountain as the dessert as well. This chocolate fountain not only delicious, it's not made out of milk! Can you believe that a chocolate fountain does not contain any mike and it still taste like chocolate? This is a good news for those who can't take milk or soy.

Then they ended the night with some dancing and as well as a farewell dance.

It was an awesome wedding! :D

Jewelry/Accessories for Bride, Bridesmaid, and Girl Friend

Hello everyone,

Wow, it's been awhile not updating the blog.... :P I hope everyone is doing well and planning is going smooth. :)

Today I would like to share information with you on finding jewelry or accessories for the bride, bridesmaid, or even your girl friend online. I'm proud to introduce you Chakko.Boutique. This is an online jewelry shop opened by my friend, Debbie, in Los Angeles. She does customize jewelry that fits different style for all occasion! Either you are planning on getting yourself jewelry or bridesmaids for your wedding, OR even birthday or any type of events, tell Debbie what you want in design and she will be gladly customize it for you. Now you have one more place to look for jewelry or accessories. ;-)

Here are some sample photos:










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Have fun!

Amy

What's your idea of Table Number?

Often time I have bride come to me and ask for ideas for Table Number. The most easiest way to do, of course, is by putting number only. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's boring. If you choose the right font and right style to put on your escort card and table, it can look elegant and change the theme of how you want your reception to be. :) For example, a symbol that represent the two of you with the number.

However, most of the time, I would suggest bride to be more creative. Think of something that represent the both of you and make each table be more meaningful and fun to you reception. For example:

• Places you've been together
• Word that describe your personality
• Word that describe your wedding theme
• Word that describe your relationship and how important you to each other
• To make it fun, you can even group your guests as, Singles at "The Singles Table", Siblings at "Kids Table", Parents at "Grown-Ups Table", etc.
• Or how about make it a puzzle? So when guests chit-chat on where their tables, they may realize when the read all the table's name together, it will become a sentence or a word. And you can actually make it a game. Whoever read it first in a correct format, he/she will win a price.

If you have a videographer, make sure they capture this special moment when guests are finding their tables. It'll be fun to see your guests reaction later on, plus showing your creativity to make your wedding more memorable to you.

Hope this will give you more ideas if you are about or going to make your table number. ;-)

Happy Planning~!~

Ideas for Floral Arrangement

I recently when to a NACE meeting at the San Jose Museum of Art and saw some great floral arrangements that I would like to share with you the ideas and of course, the look. I was surprised when I first saw the arrangements. They are gorgeous and fun! Each of them represented a theme and the creativity of the artist. I'm glad to meet with the expert on the night. :)

From my point of view, I think it's important to find a florist who is creative and fun to work with. Also, making sure they will provide the best/fresh flowers on the day of as well as long lasting (at least 4 days). Some flowers I've seem, they only last for few hours and turn old. Small tips for you when looking for florist: ASK...

• When will they prepare your arrangements
• When will they buy the flowers.

This is very important to know if they buy it a week prior your wedding or not. If it is a week, the flowers will most likely keep in the freezer, which means, flowers will be frozen for the whole week till you receive it on the day of your wedding. Most florists will buy the flowers few days prior your wedding day, and that will for sure, gives you a best, long lasting flowers during and after your wedding. ;-)

Centerpieces and floral arrangement provided by Bloomster's

Diane and Daniel Choi -- September 15, 2007

Congratulation to the sweet couple Mr. and Mrs. Choi!!

I remembered when I first met with Diane, she is already a sweet person and excited about her wedding as she shared her ideas on her big day. On their rehearsal day, I can definitely feel their love and having all their best friends blessing by telling their stories.

Then when I saw Diane walk down the aisle, I felt like I was watching my friend walking down the aisle. This is an amazing feeling that I am glad to be part of their wedding. All my best wishes to this sweet couple all the way to Utah!!

Ceremony--Stanford Memorial Church

The Winner goes to...

Our Bridal Extravaganza show lucky drawing has a winner... and this will go to:

Congratulation to ~*Danielle Henderson*~!!

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Recap on Bridal Extravaganza 9-9-2007

It was a great show at Bridal Extravaganza this past Sunday! I got to see a lot of Brides and Grooms-to-be going to the show and getting to plan their wedding together. It is always good to see the groom attention of being involved in the planning process. Wedding is not only the Bride's day! It's also the Groom's day!! Because he will be the one who the bride will look at on this special day and beyond. Through the planning process, this gives the two opportunity to know more each other better and overall, having a great and fun time doing something together. :)

Here are some photos from the show:

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