If you missed the US Grant Luxury Wedding Showcase or want to recapture the day, check out this video by NR3 Video Productions www.nr3videoproductions.com
US Grant Luxury Wedding Showcase 4/11/2010 from nr3videoproductions on Vimeo.
Meet Bill and Karen
Bill and Karen are getting married in July! They both live at the beach and enjoy taking their beach cruisers for a ride on the boardwalk and to Tower 23.
Enjoy more of their photos at Heidi-o-photo http://heidiophoto.com/blog/
I am looking forward to coordinating their special day.
A Diamond Celebration Exhibit at Orfila Vineyards Bridal Show
Love this color combination and all the little glitz! Notice how the sparkling napkin holders and purple wine glasses were decorative accents. Frankie from Hartworks Floral Design did an amazing job on capturing the theme of my table with her centerpiece. http://www.hartworksfloral.com/
These beautiful hand-made place cards were created by Dolldine Designs and incorporated the colors of the table. http://www.dolldinedesigns.com/ The linens were provided by Wildflower Linens http://www.wildflowerlinens.com
Exclusive Designer Sale at M Bride
M Bride is having exclusive Designer Sale. Monique Lhuillier, Ines di Santo, Angel Sanchez, Ulla-Maija, Platinum, Elizabeth Fillmore, Lela Rose, Peter Lagner, Liancarlo, and more! Save up to 70% on selected gowns and accessories. This sale is being held March 6 -7, 2010.
Bridal Bar San Diego
I am absolutely delighted to have just been asked to become a member of the San Diego Bridal Bar. “The Bridal Bar is a boutique firm that supplies a complimentary peek at the pre-screened best of the best in the wedding industry.” The Bridal Bar is an outstanding resource for brides to be that can put them in touch with highly respected professionals in the different fields of event and wedding planning. If you are recently engaged you should avail yourself of the complimentary assistance you can receive from the Bridal Bar.
Bride’s Choice Award
We are excited to announce that A Diamond Celebration has been chosen to receive the Bride’s Choice Award(TM) 2010. This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism. The Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through extensive surveys and reviews, which means our past clients have spoken on our behalf and selected us to receive this honor.
Wedding Wire is a great site to read reviews on vendors. www.weddingwire.com
Ring in the New Year
Happy New Year! Congratulations to all of you who became engaged over the Holidays. What a wonderful way to start the New Year. I would love to enjoy the wedding planning journey with you. Please call me for a complimentary consultation: 858-692-5154. I will also be exhibiting at the Bridal Bazaar, January 31 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center (booth 917) Look forward to meeting you
photo credit: www.marthastewartweddings.com
According to The Knot one of the new trends for 2010 will be themed engagement photos.
“Just like your dress and reception decor, your engagement photo shoot should be completely “you.” Follow that line of thinking and you’ll understand why couples are coming up with the most creative themed engagement photo shoots, from Mad Men and Breakfast at Tiffany’s to more obscure 1950s backyard barbecue shoots. Not into the theme idea? Tone it down with a couple props, like colorful balloons, umbrellas, or a tandem bicycle.” Have fun with this idea!! www.theknot.com
Merry Christmas
To decorate, you’ll need:
Cupcakes
Sugar Cones
White Candy Melts
White Sugar crystals
Frosting
Pink Sugar crystals
Candy Canes
Fondant
Icing colors ( Wilton Dusty Rose)
Snowflake Sprinkles
Confetti Sprinkles
- Cut off ends of the sugar cones, so the tree section is around 3 inches long. Use a serrated knife to carefully saw through without shattering the cone.
- Dip cone sections in melted white candy coating. If you use a tall plastic cup, it will be easier to coat the entire cone.
- Remove and let excess coating fall off.
- Sprinkle white sugar crystals or sanding sugar over entire surface of the cone. Sprinkle over a large bowl and you can reuse the sprinkles.
- Set on wax paper to dry completely. When dry, you can redip the bottoms to make sure the cone is completely coated.
- Use 6 inch long candy canes and break the handles off so you are left with a straight piece that’s around 5 inches.
- Cover cupcakes with tinted pink frosting.
- Fill a small dish with the pink sugar crystals or sanding sugar and press cupcake tops into the dish until the entire surface is covered with sugar cyrstals.
- Dip one end of the candy cane in some of the melted candy coating and insert the other end straight into the cupcake.
- Place a Christmas Tree on top of the candy cane and let the candy coating dry and work like a glue.
- If you want decorations, it would be a good idea to add them before you attach the tree. Just dot a small amount of coating on the surface and attach a colored sprinkle.
- For presents, tint white fondant and shape the fondant into small squares by hand. Then use some of the white fondant, roll it out and use a knife to cut thin strips for ribbon. Attach the white fondant ribbon to the presents with a small dab of water. Then attach the snowflake sprinkles the same way.
- Remember, use dense cupcakes instead of light and fluffy ones so the trees will not want to tip.
- Or skip the candy canes, use the entire sugar cone and make big trees. Then you won’t have to worry.
photo credit and decorating tips from:www.bakerlla.com
I love this time of year and all the sweets that come with it. What a fun dessert to make for your guests to enjoy. May all of you enjoy the Christmas Season and time with family and friends. I am off to Mammoth to have fun in the snow. My Next post will be in 2010…Happy New Year!
Who Knew Pine Cones Could Be So Much Fun?
Again it’s all in the details…see how a simple pine cone can be a surprise element and unique touch. How fun to use nature in a creative way. This would be perfect for a mountain/ ski lodge wedding. Let’s head to the snow!!!
Photo Credits:
Instyle Weddings: www.instyleweddings.com
Martha Stewart Weddings: www.marthastewartweddings.com
Tis the Season
These favors look pretty and yummy! If you are having a winter wedding how cute for guests to take these favors home. This would be a great way to capitalize on a winter theme and give them a delicious treat. Visualize how these could add decorative touch to your tables by placing them on each guest’s napkin.
I found these delicious cookies on Martha Stewart Weddings
