Mother's Day Weekend Beach Wedding

On Friday, Melinda delivered an intimate beach wedding at Avila Beach. It was this couple's second marriage, and their beautiful children were their wedding party as they declared their love for each other in front of a select group of family and friends. So lovely- and what a spectacular day for it! Sunshine, blue skies, and a barefoot bride....so California! Love it!

 Bride & Bridesmaid's bouquets

 The simple combo of roses and calla lilies is so classic and elegant...one of my favorites!

 The wind was taking our crystals for bit of a ride....

 Melinda with her happy bride! We love it when "it's perfect!" is the reaction to a bridal bouquet! 

Central Coast Wedding Professionals 20th Anniversary

So last week was the 20th Anniversary of the Central Coast Wedding Professionals organization. If you don't know what the CCWP is- here's a little descriptive blurb for you "This invaluable resource for anyone planning a wedding includes over 150 local wedding professionals committed to making your wedding a complete success. Each member is referred by a current CCWP member, has been in business over 2 years and must be endorsed by at least 4 married couples they've worked with. Our stringent membership process guarantees you peace of mind and eliminates makes your decision process easy."

Melinda and Festive Designs were one of the founding members of this group 20 short years ago! It was such a treat to have everyone get together; current, former and future members! We chatted, we ate, we laughed and we DANCED! I'm telling you- no one knows how to party like people who throw parties for a living!

 Aubrey, Melissa and Dana posing for the camera!

Festive Designs donated two centerpieces for the event...here's what we put together!

 Melinda with the LaBarberas!

 Of course we had a photobooth and a live band....

 Cupcakes from the Cakery! SO GOOD!

 The ladies from Down the Aisle in AG sporting some of their inventory...aren't those dresses (and ladies) gorgeous!?

 A handful of the founding CCWP members! (sorry for the poor quality, I was really far away)

 Receiving their 20 year gifts from founder, Susan Price, in the lovely San Luis Obispo Country Club dining room!

 A big group dance sesh to start off the party.....love how Mark Nakamura's flash helped out my pic!

Irish Floral Shops

Hi all! So we're back! I got the idea to collect photos of Irish floral shops after I found this first one. I thought it was so cute and charming! We traveled through the southern coast of Ireland and in nearly every single little village we drove through- there was a florist! I loved it. There were fresh flowers everywhere...restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, cafes, etc. The Irish love their flowers! I hope you enjoy this little project. Oh and please forgive the quality- half of them were taken from my position in the passenger seat as we buzzed through town! 

This car is totally cramping my style...

Looks like someone needs to replace some letters! ha!

I love the credit crunch bunch sign!

So I know this one is especially bad- but the giant lion statues crack me up!

This one is probably my favorite....

This one was in downtown Limerick- aren't the peony arrangements cute?

I wish I could have gotten more photos for you...there were a few that we passed that I couldn't get. One of my favorites was named 'The Best of Buds'- isn't that cute?! 

Well Cheers everyone - or Slainte as the Irish say!