Grace & Paul {9.19.2009}

I am back from the "Wedding MBA" conference, where I learned sooooo much. It was great being in a room filled with hundreds of other wedding professionals. I am motivated to start applying the things we learned. Especially in the time management area....lol where they told us to stop with the checking emails constantly. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to break this habit. I love staying in touch with the brides.

Since my internet access at our hotel was, to say the least, horrible! I didn't get to post pictures of Grace & Paul's wedding from last week. Their wedding was held at a beautiful private home in the Los Altos Hills where the back drop of the bay area was just stunning. Zita and Jim's home was the perfect setting for Grace's wedding. The day was pretty HOT, but the infinity pool seemed to visually cool things off (I was tempted to jump in every time I walked passed it).

I am bummmmmed that I didn't get to take pictures of the bouquets, but at least I had the opportunity to take pictures of the ceremony flowers and reception decor. I absolutely loved the way the lanterns and succulents turned out on the kings table!

With the exception of the flowers,Dino Casazza, of Casazza Catering, provided the tables, chairs, linens, umbrellas and just about everything else for Grace and Paul's wedding. His team did a spectacular job! As I was walking by the prep station to move some arrangements around, they allowed me to sample a little bit of the walnut, Gorgonzola hors d'oeuvre thing they were serving--it was so yummy.

With out further ado...or is it further adieu?? With out further delay...here they are.

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Ring and John {9.12.09}

It seems much longer now, but John and Ring's wedding was just last week! I totally forgot to post pictures! My schedule has been a bit crazy this past week preparing for a wedding which took place today and squeezing in meetings and consults before leaving for Las Vegas for the "Wedding MBA".

Here are some pictures that I took at John and Ring's reception which took place at the Dynasty in Cupertino. I loved the pink and brown lanterns that they hung all around the ballroom and the cupcake stand that I think John built him self. Andrea a friend of John and Ring's and a former client of mine helped bake the yummy looking cupcakes. I had to exert lots of restraint to keep from gobbling them all up as I was decorating the stand with flowers! The pomander ball I put together for the cupcake stand topper turned out real cute. I wanted to use pinkish button mums, but ended up using some light pink matsumoto asters.




Congrats John and Ring!!

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Amber & Shaka {08.02.2009}

We just finished setting up Amber and Shaka's wedding at the Willow Heights Mansion in Morgan Hill. I have been very excited about Amber's wedding for some time now, ever since she contacted me back in October '08. She told me about her vison of lemons, white hydrangea and navy blue--I have since been in love with yellow and navy blue weddings!

All of the details came together really nicely. I have got to hand it to Amber as she and her mom, Glenda, DIY'ed most of of the details along with the help of some really good friends of theirs. You go ladies!!

Amber looked stunning!! Although we didn't get to take a picture of her and her lovely bouquet, we were able to take a quick shot of her new hubby. I could not wait to post the great pictures that Tuan took!! Enjoy!

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Renei and Don 7.25.09

Renei and Don were married at the beautiful St. Joseph's Cathedral in San Jose and had their reception at the Corinthian Event Center. Their wedding was a blast--a blast from the past! Renei and I were friends from high school who lost touch after going our separate ways to college. It was so nice re-connect (thanks Facebook!) after all of these years. Renei asked me to do the flowers for her wedding and my husband Tuan to do the photography. It was one of the most memorable weddings I've attended. It was really special to be able to work a wedding and then partake in the reception where I was able to re-connect with other high school and Jr. high school friends. I had a wonderful time creating their flower arrangements and I know that Tuan had a great time shooting their pictures.


I guess it pays to be the photographers wife, as I was able to get a sneak preview of the pictures. Here are just some of the pictures of their flowers.




I probably say this after every bouquet I make, but Renei's monochromatic bouquet of pink peonies, rosita vendela roses, mini cala lilies, dahlias and sweet peas is going on my list of favorites I've made.

Thanks Renei and Don, for allowing us to create and photograph! But, most of all, thanks for allowing us to share in your joy and special day!

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Monica & JD 7.18.09

I couldn't wait to post pictures of Monica and JD's wedding flowers. Their wedding was just yesterday (7.18.09)! Monica and JD were married at the very cute Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Their reception took place at the Monterey Plaza Hotel. The day could not have been lovelier. For the weather being so HOT in the South Bay, things were perfect sea-side.

We were going for a "vintage-garden" look and decided to have the escort cards and candy bar set on top of moss table tops. The outcome was better than I had imagined. For the centerpieces, Monica showed me a picture of a centerpiece that she loved using rusted urns and ivy. Our version of the centerpiece came out lovely and really pulled the "vintage-garden" look together.

Monica's bouquet had a combination of cattleya, phalaenopsis, and mini cymbidium orchids. Her bridesmaid bouquets were made of Juliet garden roses and for her flower girls we made cute little pomander balls made of white buttom mums.


I had a great time working with Monica and creating her beautiful arrangements! Congratulations Monica and JD!!

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Annie and Steve II

Adrian Tang just shared some awesome photos that he took of the flowers I arranged for Annie and Steve's Monterey Bay Aquarium wedding. Thanks Adrian!

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Pam and Rajesh 6.20.09

June 20th was a lovely and busy day! Pam and Raj's wedding took place right before Melissa and Eriks, but it was a great way to kick off the summer! Their wedding took place at the Saratoga Country Club where the afternoon could not have been more beautiful. I loved making their light blue hydrangea and vendela rose centerpieces.

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