Lighting Brings Winter to Life

Notice in the background we brought in white sheer fabric to hid the walls. The fabric was lighted with a steel blue color to add to the winter theme. On the wall you can see the snowflakes (projected). When you bring in lighting, you set the mood and you can turn the existing lighting way down, this adds to the ambiance. Photo by Genevieve Fridley Photography or genphotos.com

They cut the cake

Photo by Genevieve Fridley Photography or genphotos.com

Bird adds to Centerpiece

The centerpieces needed one final element, the white bird did the trick. Photo by Genevieve Fridley Photography or genphotos.com

Gold Chivari Chair Covers

The bride was going for a winter wonderland theme to her February wedding. The venue has gold chivari chairs, which are nice, but would have distracted from the theme. Photos by Genevieve Fridley Photography or genphotos.com

Cool Winter Wedding

Photos by Genevieve Fridley Photography or genphotos.com

Sometimes the Guest Book Gets The Shaft

Let's face it, sometimes the guest book gets the shaft. Mom reminds you the week before the wedding that you have to have one or the world will end, so you run out and get your hands on anything that will fit the bill. The guest book has become an after thought. But once upon a time, it was more than ettiquette, it was a way to recall who was present at the reception and have the current address of the guest so thank you notes could be sent appropriately. The information age has given us the resources we need to eliminate the purpose of the traditional guestbook, an item the bride and groom never dig back out after their wedding. While brides still like to have a record of their guests, the focus has shifted to personal. Take personal and run with it- the possibilities are endless!

Christine Walker has a delightful new concept on customized, handmade guest books... Concepcioun!

You can be as creative as you'd like! Anything from art, glass bowls, picture frames, scrapbooks and more! Here a couple used plexiglass colored squares and and a homemade wire holder to diaplay guests' well wishes long after the day had faded. Come in this Saturday and learn about all the ways you can make your guest book stylish, practicle and special.

Brides on a Budget -Advice from a Wedding Planner

According to Gwen Helbush, head of Where to Start in Newark, Calif.

Helbush attempts to move the bride off the notion of a hard budget figure and to the concept of a beautiful event. "How do you help brides understand that they can have a wonderful wedding even in a recession?" she asks. "First you help them to understand that a wonderful wedding isn’t about money. Then you help them understand that if they are honest with you about how much money they are willing and/or able to spend for their wedding, and if they allow you to, you can make sure their money is spent wisely and with the sole purpose of creating a wedding that would be perfect for them in any economic climate."