Project Wedding Blog

By: Victoria Hudgins

Escort cards that look like bright spring pendants are perfect for showing everyone from your Aunt Kathy to your college pals, to their seats.

To make the pendants you will need to purchase colored bake clay and string from your local craft store. Step One. kneed the clay for 2 minutes to soften it; then use the palm of your hand to lay it out in a thin, even layer.

Step Two. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the shape that you’d like to have your seating cards in. I experimented with a couple shapes before deciding on the small circles. They seemed the perfect shape for spring!

Step Three. Use a toothpick to carefully write the table numbers on each circle. Also use it to poke a hole in the top of each circle (be sure this indention goes all the way through).

Step Four. Bake according to the package directions (15 min at 275 degrees) to set the clay into formation.

Step Five. Attach a thin thread and simple name cards to each clay circle. Lay them out on a table or hang for easy reception seating.

Project and Photos by Victoria Hudgins

Tags: colorful, Escort Cards, fresh, modern.

When I saw Denise and Michael’s album, I was totally taken with the soft colors, the beautiful natural setting, and the fresh photographs by Kurt Boomer.  While planning, the couple simply chose a few of their favorite things and planned the day around them: nature, outdoors, and things that are aged and well loved.  Enjoy this fresh and lovely real wedding of the week set in Pala, California…Denise found inspiration for her florals while at the farmer’s market one afternoon.  A vendor was selling locally-grown proteas at an amazing price; right then and there she ordered them for the bouquets and centerpieces!The organic feel of the wedding invitations by Wedding Paper Divas matched the lush scenery of the incredible outdoor venue, the Secluded Garden Estate.Denise and Michael’s romance is a sweep-you-off-your-feet kind of a story…  They met in Las Vegas.  It only took the duration of a dinner for Denise to know that he was the one!  A week later she moved across the country to be with him.
Michael’s prized 1952 Willys wagon made an appearance; it was the perfect spot for portraits. The couple wanted the reception to feel comfortable and relaxed, like an afternoon at their house with good food, music, drinks, and the people they love the most.

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Photographs by Kurt Boomer Photo

Venue: Secluded Garden Estate

Invitations by Wedding Paper Divas

Bride’s Hair by Allison Catalano of Grand Creation Salon

Bride’s Makeup by Stephanie Lee of Motives Cosmetics

Bridal Gown by The Limited

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Individually Sourced

Bride’s Fascinator by Fascinate Me LLC

Rentals by Premier Party Rentals

Catering by Temecula Catering

Tags: fresh, lovely, outdoor, protea, soft color palette.

Zoe and John are simply adorable… and so was their wedding. The oh-so-talented Jose Villa photographed this sweet and playful celebration at the the Bear Flag Farm.   Here’s a peek at the photos, but you can catch all of the details {over here}!

Photography by Jose Villa

Coordination by Bliss’d Weddings & Events

Flowers by Nancy Liu Chin Designs

Bridesmaids Dress by Sublet

Bride’s Hair & Makeup by Kiira Love & Co.

Cakes by Nora del Chamberlin Custom Cakes

Invitations by Christine Capelli

Catering by Grace Lee Events

Venue: The Bear Flag Farm

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Tags: bliss'd weddings & events, fresh, fun, handmade, jose villa, playful, the bear flag farm.

We caught up with Sonia Roselli- celebrity makeup artist and Chicago bridal makeup artist extraordinare… and she gave us an inside look at some of the most fresh and beautiful bridal makeup looks for the new year!  Here’s a peek at some of the gorgeous inspiration… but you can visit the full spread by clicking here.

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A special thanks to Sonia and her models for creating this look book for us!

Tags: bridal beauty, fresh, makeup, Sonia Roselli.