Creative Recycling!

Better late than never right?? This was the Famous hanging "N" that I made for my best buds shower (post below). I used paper flower balls made from scratch by Kelli, one of my March brides....See her original creation from my Surf and Sand post below! I have to give a big SHOUT OUT to my girl Kelli for letting me take these!! I know how hard you worked on them and after a few hours, I was able to recreate something COMPLETELY different and had a blast dissassembling all your hard work! AND since recycling is our friend, my buddy Nicole plans to now dissassemble THIS one and recreate an "F" (future last initial) so she can hang it somewhere at her June wedding. Thank you again Kelli! You rock!!

Wonder what else we can make out of your Martha Stewart Flowerballs......Hmmmmmmmmm?? Ideas anyone??

Showered with Love Sweet Love!!

My best friend Nicole is getting married this summer in Cambria at the Beautiful Cambria Pines Lodge. As her Maid of Honor I threw her a spectacular, tasty, and fun shower that hopefully she’ll remember forever! From paper lanterns, to my interesting re-use of flower balls (see Kelli’s wedding below) I was able to make a pretty darn cool “N” to hang! (Pics to follow of that) and thanks Kelli!! The shower was thrown at the East Lake Village Clubhouse in Yorba Linda. The view of the lake brought a peaceful, serene and elegant touch to this fab day! I created a sweets-station called “The Sweet Spot” of course because everything was in a circular theme. My poor husband didn’t see much of me this week between baking the cupcakes, to power handling those stubborn rice crispy treats! There were grown women foaming at the mouth when they saw this table and kiddies that were on a sugar high! I had the stellar Chrissy of Christine Farah Photography capture the celebration and she did an AMAZING job shooting all the unique elements and happy moments that made this shower so special. She’s phenomenal!! Champagne Kisses were my signature drink (Pink Lemonade with a kiss of Champagne...or you could have the non-spiked version) We had some super silly, and titillating moments! We played a mingling game called PINKO where it required all the ladies to get up and ask questions about each other. Nicole received some spicy gifts and even hooked me up with my Chocolate Brown Day-of Hoodie and pants to wear while we get ready on her BIG day! What's a bridal party without the matching gear?? Flowers were designed by Allison of Flower Allie and I loved how she made the centerpieces FUN and youthful! Overall, we had a fabulously delicious day and I am so proud to be Nicole's Maid of Honor and best bud!

Happy Anniversary Claire & Tim

I've got to give a shout out to my good friends Claire & Tim who celebrate their ONE YEAR Wedding Anniversary this Sunday April 22nd!! Congratulations you two!!! I have to say, this couple have always held a very special place in my heart! They were OC’s Finest VERY first Wedding! We enjoyed every beautiful moment and couldn’t have imagined a more magical day! Their reception took place at Strawberry Farms Golf Club and the Hip Asian-Inspired theme brought an enormous amount of color and had the Orange County knot message boards BUZZING! When Boutwell Studios blogged the insanely gorgeous day, it was all I could do from hyperventilating with excitement!

Here are a few pics from Boutwell Studios
Doug & Chenin have an eye for detail and color like no other!

Venue: Strawberry Farms

Photography: Doug & Chenin of Boutwell Studios

Bouquets: Bella Blooms

Centerpieces: Jennifer & Nicole of OC's Finest Weddings

Hair & Makeup: Joyce Luck

DJ: Greg of Unforgettable Entertainment