The Perfect Wedding Shoes

One of my favorite things that a bride can do is choose a really stunning shoe. Lets be honest, shoes are not just another accessory. When wearing the right shoes (especially Louboutin, pictured above) your stride is greater, your posture better, and your smile bigger. So why not, on your wedding day, choose something to add to the all over fabulous feeling you should already be having?

I think when choosing a wedding shoe, white should be the last thing you look at! Why not find something that matches one of your accent colors? It makes for a great look when you pick your dress up while dancing or while gracefully descending down a flight or stairs, as many brides do, or even for a fun photo capturing you raising your dress a bit for a "peek a boo" view to show the contrast between your white gown and your amazing heels. Also, many photographers on your wedding day will take detail shots of things such as the wedding bands, the gown while still hanging, and most often, the wedding shoes. What better than a pair of your prized Manolos to grace the pages of your wedding album??

Some of my favorite Weddings Shoe Colors: Teal, Pink, Eggplant and Olive, preferably in Satin or Silk

Aris, for the "heiress" in all

One of the most amazing things about living and working in such a wonderful place like Laguna Beach, California is the beat of the town. Only small in size standards, Laguna offers world class dining, resorts and shopping. Adding to the repertoire of great boutiques in town is one located on North Coast Highway that really stands out from it's neighbors. Aris offers everything from furnishings for a luxurious home environment to a high end consignment "closet" where you can find the best of labels. Adding to the quality and variety of merchandise is the alluring atmosphere and the shop's keepers who are knowledgeable about all they sell. Whether you are looking for an evening gown for your next event, attire for your honeymoon or the perfect scented candle for a little honeymoon at home you can find it here. Also check out their write up in the Los Angeles Times!

"They call me 'Choosey'..."

Growing up I always knew, sometimes too specifically, what I did and did not like. Needless to say, I still have that discerning eye today, which seems to be both a blessing and a curse. While having a specific opinion and taste I many times have to bite my tongue in regards to choices that my clients make for their weddings and events. Every so often, however, I will have a client that really allows me to take the reigns. I believe that it comes from the trust they have in me (and my eye), that I will make their day unforgettable in multiple fashions. This proved true with my wonderful client Rachel. Married just a few weeks back she really allowed me to design, create and build her event and I am so thankful for that. Staying within her budget, and with her preferences always in mind I feel as though we really made a good team, and it is my hope that the pictures speak for that. Click here to enjoy the photo journalistic style of her pictures by Steven Orlick of Wedding Story Photo... I am really just in love with this album.

Practice Makes Perfect

... Just a little update for you all. A great rehearsal dinner set up we did in Laguna Beach last weekend. The couple was amazing and we had the joy of working on both this event and the wedding! A former chef from the Montage Resort prepared the three course meal, and of course Billy planned, coordinated and designed the event... flowers and all!