Kelle and Mikal

These gorgeous images are by the very talented Verna Pitts Photography.

The Rivertown Inn, in Stillwater, is simply amazing. The staff, food and accommodations are the best of the best. If you want to have a small and intimate wedding, this is the place to go.
And to Kelle and Mikal, thank you for giving me the opportunity to design for your wedding day. You and your family will always hold a special place in my heart.

Erin and Chris

I am so happy to have designed for Erin and Chris. They are sweet, stylish and fun. They wanted turquoise, pink and bright green with unique elements thrown in. I love that Erin chose tiger tail orchids to have in her bouquet. The dresses were all custom made by the bride's step mom as well as the fabric squares on the dining tables.

Visit Erin's blog House of Turquoise for gorgeous images of turquoise rooms from around the world. I visit her blog when I need a vacation, without the plane fare.

Many thanks to Spencer Combs for the beautiful images.
Venue: Saint Anthony Main Event Center
Hair and Makeup: Brett Dorian Artistry Studios

such a tease

Erin and Chris got married on April 15th and their photographer sent over a little preview of a maid's bouquet. Their turquoise and pink color palette was a dream to work with. See Erin's blog at www.houseofturquoise.com. It is pure eye candy.

Fab photo by Spencer Combs

Pretty Girly

I am really feelin' the latest from BHLDN. I am ready for spring, pretty dresses and lace.

An Easter Ham and Eggs

I love my chickens. They make beautiful eggs. I bought a coffee mug last fall from Caufield Clay. I didn't realize at the time that it matched their eggs perfectly.

The last one is a little peek of a wedding I did this spring at Rivertown Inn in Stillwater.

The kids and I are already on a sugar high thanks to Evelyn's Godfather Brian and his Easter basket deliveries.

Starburst Jelly Beans are yummy.

Theme Weddings

Little Red Ridding Hood

Cinderella

Sleeping Beauty

The Swan Princess

Snow White

I don't get asked to do a lot of theme weddings. Not because I don't like them. I think it can be hard for a bride and groom to envision what is possible within a theme. Wouldn't it be nice to incorporate your hobby or what you enjoy into one of the biggest days you have together?

Easier said than done, right? Right.

You have a point. How do you bring your husband's love of fishing into the wedding. Eat fish?

Maybe not.

Idea: why not have a boutonniere created from a fishing lure? Have your floral designer loop a simple piece of lily grass on it and done. You have just made your wedding different.

It doesn't take a whole lot to let your guests know that this wedding is "So you and (insert name here)"

It's the little things, just one or two, that can make all the difference to create a memorable moment.

These days I am seeing a lot of themes around the wedding blog world and the trends seem to follow the movies. Lately it's carnival or circus = Water For Elephants.
I have also seen Alice in Wonderland and soon to come many more fairytale characters, I'm sure.

Some theme weddings on the blogs may look over the top and not exactly attainable for those of us with a set budget, a job and lives to lead as well as planning a wedding. But as I said, it doesn't take much to make a great memory.

In 2009 I collaborated with a group of vendors who were inspired by the idea of fairytale brides. Here are some examples of how a fairytale theme can be translated into a real life wedding day.

Little Red Ridding Hood
Fall wedding. Use baskets to carry the maids and flower girl floral designs, bride wears long, color of choice cape for outside photos. Serve picnic style lunch or dinner.

Cinderella
Wear sparkly flats and eat pumpkin pie cheesecake for dessert. Use modern, simple clocks or old antique clocks in your decor.

Sleeping Beauty
Ambien party favors. Just kidding! Instead, have a signature drink created and have a sign at the bar, some sort of "100 Year Sleep Tonic", you get the idea.

Swan Princess
If feathers aren't your style, use lotus blooms (aquatic flower) on tables, one single bloom in a large, low dish of water will do the trick.

Snow White
An apple at each place setting. Brings color to the table, easy and clean and pretty. This will work for many different venues and styles of weddings. Apples grow in red, yellow or green colors.

Credits
Dolce Studios Photography | Grace Bridal Boutique | Loring Pasta Bar | The Varsity Theater

Envy Salon Spa | Hair and Makeup

Richard Anderson | Stylist

Ashley Fox Designs | Flowers