Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Here is some inspiration that is vibrant & can easily be incorporated in an Orange County wedding. Think reds, golds, oranges, & yellows. These rich colors definitely put you in the mood to eat, party, and be cheery. I did this inspiration board last year, in preparation for some Cinco de Mayo inspiration. For more, you can also check out: Inspiration: Cinco de Mayo, Prepping for Cinco de Mayo, and Thirsty Thursday: Margaritas Galore!

{clockwise from upper left corner: candles on tray via Brides; bouquet via InStyle Weddings; mariachi trumpeter by Stephanie Williams; juice pitchers via Brides; BM cards via Martha Stewart Weddings; red flower in hair via Elizabeth Messina; beachside mariachi by Stephanie Williams; confetti via Martha Stewart Weddings; table setting via Martha Stewart Weddings}

Yellow Color Palette

Wedding season is in full swing, and so is spring. I thought I would share some yellow inspiration to brighten your day. Three years ago, I would have very much been opposed to using yellow in a wedding color scheme, but times change... and yellow is so hot right now! It's also very cheery. From lemons & lemonade for a refreshing drink to bright yellow blooms of marigold, billy balls, and daisies.


{left to right - row 1: Tinywater Photography, Julie Mikos, Sweet Monday Photography; row 2: Linda Chaja Photography, David Schwartz Photography via the Bride's Cafe; row 3: Boutwell Studios, Stephanie Williams Photography {bouquet}, Shelly Kroeger Photography {bridesmaid in yellow dress}, Jonathan Canlas Photography {shoes}; row 4: Martha Stewart Weddings, Mary Jane Photography, Caroline Tran}

Apparently, yellow floral arrangements symbolizes new beginnings, happiness, & friendship. They say you can't help buy smile when seeing the color yellow. Have a great weekend!

Looking for favors?

It's been a while since I've posted, but I've been getting a bunch of requests from my brides as to what direction they should go in as far as their favors are concerned. I was digging around in my archives & found this post. What I love about wedding favors is the fact that there are no limits to what you can do. Anything goes!

{left to right - row 1: Bonnie Tsang Photography, Keiko Niwa Photography; row 2: Tinywater Photography, Ryan Phillips Photography; row 3: Duke Photography, Twin Lens}

You want to make a statement, right? Well, as long as you keep your favors personal, where it represents you as a couple, it will make a statement, regardless of how much you spend on it! Really! Whether it's in a box or tied with a bow, as long as it's relevant, it will make that statement.