Splash of Color :: Aqua + Red

What a brilliant color combo! This warm/cool combo is fresh and unexpected, and it definitely packs a punch of color!



Photo Credits: Banks Photography, Martha Stewart Weddings, Sugar Plum Invitations, Joyful Weddings, The Cake Walk, and Brides.com.

All In The Details :: Shoes ::

Most of you know how much I love feathers...so this choice as one of my favorites shouldn't surprise you!


Zappos Couture for L.A.M.B.

Congratulations Candice & Mike!

Our wedding this weekend was really a stunner! The color palette of black & white damask with a touch of green was really amazing, and the location of the reception was absolutely perfect!

The ceremony took place at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Port Clinton, and was followed by a cocktail hour and reception in the tent at the Catawba Island Club. There was a yacht ice sculpture, the always amazing black & white dance floor, and green mini-champagne bottles at every guest's place setting as a favor.

The tent is lakeside, and just behind the tent is an outdoor sitting area, with beach chairs and fire pits. We lined the walkways with black lanterns, and guests came outside to enjoy the weather and the sunset. The weather looked cloudy most of the day, but the rain held off and the clouds finally cleared, and Candice & Mike were able to get their lake sunset photos after all!

Congratulations to Candice and Mike! Your special day was breathtaking, and what a great group! Everyone was so friendly, including guests and vendors. I'm honored to have been a part of this most important day, and I wish you a lifetime of happiness together!


















Bottom 2 photos from Kanney Contemporary Photography

Tour of Event Source

I rented some linens from Event Source for this weekend's wedding, and I had never used them before. I have seen them at all the local expos I go to and talked to Jim Lottig several times. But, I had never taken the opportunity to use them until I needed a last minute order and my out-of-town supplier couldn't get it here in time.

So, I called Event Source and they had everything I needed. I was able to pick it up the next day, and it was in great condition. I didn't get a box with linens tossed in it, like other places I've rented from. These linens were cleaned, pressed, on hangers, and in a dry-cleaning bag to protect them during transit. They also gave me a bag to return the used linens in. It was nice not to have to cram them back into the same box they came in, and ship it back out.

I was impressed that they went that far with the services for a last minute order of only 3 linens. Ron took me on a tour of the facility while I was there, and their whole operation is impressive. Everything in the warehouse is organized and easily accessible. I even snapped a few photos of the showroom while I was there, to share on my blog. If you're in the event business and ever have a need for rental equipment, I highly suggest visiting the showroom at Event Source. It will amaze you!

Wedding Day Perfumes

Searching for that perfect scent for your special day? Here are a few floral selections that are light and airy....and perfect for wedding day! Take this list into your local perfume store and try them out!

(*TIP: When smelling perfumes, take a small bag of coffee beans with you! Smelling the beans after smelling perfumes will "clear the pallate" for the next scent. Sometimes the perfume store will provide them for you.)

Ralph Lauren Romance: Always Yours
Rose, Violet & Lotus Flower
www.ralphlauren.com

Banana Republic: Rosewood
Magnolia Blossom & Bergamot Champagne
www.bananarepublic.com

Sarah Jessica Parker: The Lovely Collection: Endless
Peony & Ivy Leaf
www.macys.com

Vivara Variazioni Sole by Pucci
Jasmine & Tomato Leaf
www.neimanmarcus.com

Michael Kors: Bermuda
Hibiscus & Freesia
www.bloomingdales.com

Bath & Body Works: Enchanted Orchid
Orchids, Violets, White Irises & Gardenia
www.bathandbodyworks.com

My Birthday Party

My birthday turned out fabulous! I was so happy to see my new friends from Cleveland who came to celebrate with me. We did a "Black & White" theme, where all the guests wore black & white and all the decor was black & white. The dessert table was full of black & white desserts, and the bar had 6 specialty drinks that were black & white. The weather was beautiful, and we got to hang out on the patio and watch the sunset over the lake. Turning 30 wasn't so bad after all! :)

Shelly Theiling :: Makeup Artist

I met a fabulous makeup artist a few weeks ago at a wedding we did together. Actually, I didn't meet her that day, but the bride raved about her so much that I wanted to meet with her afterwards to exchange info and hopefully use her services again in the future. We had a nice lunch together at TGI Fridays this week, where I was able to pick up some of her business cards and view her portfolio. She comes recommended by the MAC cosmetics store in Crocker Park, and she will travel to any wedding location (not just in the Cleveland area, either).

If you're looking for a great makeup artist for your wedding, prom, or other special event, give Shelly Theiling a call at (216) 337-2598 or email her at stmakeupartist@hotmail.com.
www.stmakeupartist.com







Photos by Terra Sol Studio

Congratulations Stefanie & Jim

Another gorgeous wedding, and another beautiful bride down the aisle! Stefanie & Jim's ceremony was held in Vermilion, and their reception was at Rosewood Place in Lorain. The color palette of ivory, pink & black was incorporated into everything from their Stargazer lily centerpieces to the personalized pink & ivory M&M favors, to the monogrammed aisle runner and everything in between.

The surprise of the night was a special groom's cake, a surprise from Stefanie to Jim. It was a two tiered Ohio State cake surrounded with candy buckeyes. The garter also incorporated a bit of Jim's love for Ohio State. As did their introduction into the reception, to the tune of Ohio State's fight song.

On a side note: Dina (mother of the bride) wore the most fabulous dress of the year! It perfectly matched the style and colors of the wedding....and she rocked it!!

Congrats to the newlyweds!

Congratulations Larissa & Richard

Larissa and Richard are an adorable young couple who tied the knot this weekend in Port Clinton at the beautiful Mon Ami Winery. Their ceremony was held in the wine cellar and the reception took place in the loft upstairs.

Larissa and Richard have a very interesting story! Dave from DNA Entertainment did a "Love Story" about how Larissa and Richard met; Larissa was here on an exchange program when she met Richard. They fell in love, but she had to return to Rio when her exchange was up. Richard missed her terribly and went to Brazil, proposed, and they maintained a long distance relationship until Larissa finally moved to the states this year.

Larissa's family came from Brazil to celebrate with them, and her father (a highly acclaimed musician in Brazil) actually played the processional music on his flute for the ceremony. Each table at the reception was named after a location in Brazil, and we included a photo and description of each place on the table. The favors (brought from Brazil by the family) were candies called "Bem Casado" and sandals called "Havaianas" for each person. All of the guests kicked off their shoes, put on the Havaianas, and danced to American and Brazilian music all night.

Richard surprised us all as he was introduced into the reception with his new wife....wearing a top hat, white gloves, and sporting a cane! It was priceless! The reception was decorated in gold and white, with small accents of yellow and green (Brazilian colors). We created gold rimmed menu cards for each place setting, table names with photos and descriptions, and wine cork escort cards to set up at the entry way.

I know this couple has many happy days ahead, and I feel so lucky that I got to be a part of their first day as husband and wife! Felicitações e cumprimentos!





































Photographer: Terra Sol Studio