BLOGS WE LOVE!

Hello All! I just wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some of my favorite wedding industry, and non-industry blogs! I think that when you find something good, it's your obligation to share it! Enjoy my blogging buddies! Read on!!

Wedding Industry

Hostess with the Mostess

Okay, so this isn't completely wedding related, but there are some great ideas!

Once Wed

And okay, so this isn't exactly a blog...but I get lost on here for hours...

Little Black Book Vendor Blog

This is one of the sister sites of Style Me Pretty- brilliant!

Snippet and Ink Wedding Inspiration

They have TONS of references to other blogs...it's like the bermuda triangle of wedding stuff!

One White Dress

This one is relatively new to me...but I've enjoyed it so far!

Non-Industry

My friend Kate the Neo-Trad

This is a daily read for me...she's really starting to gain a following and I'm so happy for her!

The Idea Room

She's like super-mom. I'm constantly stealing her ideas....

The Pioneer Woman

Ree has so much personality! This is one of the most popular blogs out there right now, there's even talk of turning it into a movie where Reese Witherspoon plays her!

Bakerella

She has my dream job and puts any dessert I've EVER made to shame!

Rikshaw Design

This is totally my style and one day my child and their room will be covered in this stuff!

Happy Blogging!

* Nicolette *

Faces of Festive Designs

Meet one of the new faces of Festive Designs:

Alexis White

Alexis works as one of the Wedding and Special Event Coordinators for Festive Designs and we are so glad to have her on board!

Get to know her!

Alexis is known for her positive attitude, creativity, and attention to detail.

She prides herself on her ability to make your wedding fabulous, no matter what the budget is. She is a Cal Poly graduate who studied Communications and Event Planning. She has experience with party and event design, as well as event logistics and strategy. She enjoys making the bride and groom’s vision of their wedding day a reality! She understands how stressful planning a wedding can be, and she knows her expertise will make your wedding day a seamless and elegant event!

Hometown: San Luis Obispo

Birthday: May 3, 1986

Role Models: My Grandma June and my mother Amy

Favorite Flower: Do I have to chose?!

Favorite Quote: "I have found to love and be loved is the most inspiring and exhilarating of all emotions"

Favorite Looks: simple and elegant country and anything from Martha Stewart!

April & Nathan

It was a windy day at Edna Valley Vineyard yesterday...but luckily it wasn't raining so no need for the backup plan! The clouds...the vineyards...the mustard seed adding pops of yellow on the hills...the sun breaking through with streaks of light...it all added up to a beautiful day for a wedding on the central coast!

The Bride's bouquet

The bride's and bridesmaid's bouquet

Love this organizational tip!

How fabulous is Grandma's clutch?! Her outfit matches her corsage perfectly!

The Groom's boutonniere on top, the rest of the men had the bottom version

I can't get over how creative and perfect for the venue this cake is from The Cake Cathedral!

p.s. What a view!

These aisle flowers get me really excited for St.Patrick's Day! And even though the wind was whipping- they stayed put!

I love the look of columns and tall vases at the end of the aisle to really anchor the space and create a very regal feeling.

Inside for the reception we did our signature glass cylinders with stems of orchids and the waterproof fiberobtic light that will glow alongside the votive candles.

Fantastic coloring on these orchids! They are really a showstopper!

Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day! Best wishes to Mr.& Mrs. Pritchard!

Festive Designs in Florists' Review Magazine!!

We are SO excited to share the latest news with you all! Festive Designs appears in the March issue of Florists' Review Magazine! Our cascade bouquet and beautiful summer bride Marie are featured under the 'picture perfect trends' section of the Picture Perfect Wedding contest we entered! Check it out!

How fun is that?! Thank you to Chris & Marie Freise and Joann Arruda Photography for participating!

Jenny & Jared

Jenny & Jared

February 27, 2010

The Monday Club, San Luis Obispo

If the old wives tale is true that it's good luck to be married on a rainy day...then Jenny and Jared are two of the luckiest newlyweds we've seen in a long time!! The rain added a really magical energy to this special day...it was actually very peacful despite the hiccups it caused. We think The Monday Club was the perfect venue for this romantic, intimate, moulin rouge- inspired wedding! The catering was provided by the always professional and top notch staff at Phoenix Fine Catering and those adorable cupcakes at the end of the post are from the always friendly and talented Amy O'Kane at Amy Bakes Cupcakes!