Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween Everyone! We are off to complete the set-up for our Oh So Fabulous Halloween Event!

We wish you a safe, fun and super scary Halloween! Enjoy the always great decorations, yummy candy and of course dressing up! Of course our favorite thing to do for Halloween is dressing up our dogs. So with that being said... Check out our best dressed award this year for Costumes Preston the Puggle.




Happy Halloween!

My Fave Mondays: Family Attack Shoppe

If you are yet to be so fortunate, to be graced with the unique and utterly chic designs from Nana at Family Attic, you must go see the amazing signs she creates!

From their precious "Welcome to Our Wedding" Signs to their adorable "Wedding, Cocktails and Reception" arrow signs, anything you select we can guarantee you will be beyond pleased with.


We just used these adorable chocolate pair of signs for our most recent event. These can be customized on white, chocolate brown or chocolate backgrounds.


Family Attic Shoppe has created Cottage Vintage Style signs since 1995. Their Wedding signs & Home decor signs are a great compliment to Antiques, French Chic & Cottage Decor. Each design is Handcrafted to look like an Heirloom Treasure from the past. Each sign is also signed on the back with love from Nana.

Look for their signs soon to debut on the pages of In Style Magazine & Weddings Unveiled this winter!



Here is a selection of some of our favorites!


This sign is so perfect to utilize for a photobooth. How cute is that?


This is just perfect for a candy buffet or sweets station at your reception.


We adore posting something like this in a location that's visible for guests as they arrive.


If you've chosen to upgrade your reception to include a cigar roller, this is the sign for you!


So Sweet!



You can purchase Nana's signs off of the Family Attic Website or via Etsy.

Happy Posting!

We are Going to Jail Today to Support the Muscular Dystrophy Association

We are so proud to share with you that we are being locked up today, October 7th at Sagebrush Cantina ...that's right, Alexandra is going behind bars to help Jerry's Kids© and MDA. To be released on good behavior we have to raise bail and need your help!

All you have to do is click here to make a secure online donation today, 10/07/09. Your donation will help families living in our community and help guarantee me an early release. We can't wait to add you to our list of contributors!

Bail has been set at $1,600 which sends two local children with neuromuscular disease to a week long MDA Summer Camp. This camp is handicap accessible and gives the kids a week of fun and freedom. Please click here to watch last year's summer camp video.

This is an important cause to us. No donation amount is too small, every dollar helps and we would greatly appreciate your help with raising Alexandra's bail. Don't hesitate to call or email us with any questions.

Together we'll make a difference,
The Sterling Engagements Team

P.S. I'm counting on you, click here to donate.


If the link above does not work, please cut and paste the address below into the address bar of your Internet browser.
https://www.joinmda.org/westvalley09/alexandra/

Shoe Shot Sunday: Kaitlyn + Jordan

Earlier this month, the fabulous Amelia Lyon posted the greatest pictures from Kaitlyn and Jordan's special day. Kaitlyn had 3 pairs of shoes for her wedding day, her colors were khaki, navy and an occasional shade of blue, which as you can see was adorable.


This picture is so precious, especially since Jordan was holding on to her bouquet here.




Happy Feet!

Festive Fridays: Chelsea + Andy spice it up with "pimp cups and fluorescent hi-tops"

There is nothing we enjoy seeing more than a Bride and Groom that celebrate on their special day using their own unique style. Chelsea and Andy were married at Lake Sherwood Country Club and definitely had a blast on their wedding day! There day was captured by Michelle and Josh of Mi Belle Photography, who are two of our favorite photographers around. Check out some of these festive details including the special performance by The Spazmatics!

We absolutely love the personal twist they put on their toasting glasses! Cheers to this happy and every so stylish couple!

Happy Friday!

Shoe Shot Sunday: Katie + Phil

We absolutely adore these unique shoe shots from Christine Farah Photography. Crissy once again captures such fabulous shots of one of our favorite accessories to a wedding... Shoes! Especially when they are Christian Louboutin Shoes!






Happy Sunday!

Hotel Bel-Air's Upcoming Renovations Mess With Bride's Dream Wedding Day || HotelChatter

Hotel Bel-Air will be closing for renovations on October 1st. We recently spoke with Juliana Shallcross from Hotel Chatter about the consequences that a friend of hers and many other brides are now facing due to the temporary closing of this iconic hotel.


Photo Courtesy of the lovely ladies at The Hidden Garden .

Please read the article and feel free to spread the word, if you know any Hotel Bel-Air Brides! We are confident that the Hotel Bel-Air will reopen to be even more spectacular than it already was but would like to assist those brides taht are affected by this.

Hotel Bel-Air's Upcoming Renovations Mess With Bride's Dream Wedding Day || HotelChatter

In the meantime, we will be offering a "Panic Package" for all brides who need assistance redesigning their wedding day. We would love to assist these brides in any way possible, by offering 50% off our services for all Hotel Bel-Air Brides that are either switching their venue to the Beverly Hills Hotel or seeking an entirely new location. We sympathize with each of your situations and would love to do anything we can to make the best out of it and recreate your vision at your new venue.

Please contact our office today for more information!

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/Brides_Jilted_in_Bel_Air__Los_Angeles.html

UPDATE: Here is another article re Hotel Bel-Air and the hotel's response. Also, check out our online phone interview with Mekahlo Medina of NBC News Raw.

Souly Wedding Vendors: It's A Bride Thing Event

We are so happy to be part of the Souly Wedding Vendors family! What a great group of wedding professionals!


Souly Wedding Vendors is a creative circle of new and established Ventura County wedding vendors, all committed to the same level of professionalism. Every other month, at a new and exciting location, we host a themed party for engaged couples. This gives the clients the opportunity to meet, mix and mingle with Souly Wedding Vendors in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

This month's event will be the best one yet! Be sure to stop by and at least check it out.

“It’s a Bride Thing”

BRIDAL SOIREE FASHION SHOW
By Camarillo Bridal

Thursday, August 20th, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm


Hosted at:
McCormick Home Ranch
2034 East Fifth Street
Camarillo

Fashion Show
Complete Information Resource for Brides-to-be
Hands on Experience with Hair, Makeup & Mobile Tanning Vendors
Meet & Mingle with Preferred Ventura County Vendors
Complementary Beverages & Hors d’oeuvres

Bring one complimentary guest with the purchase of one $5.00 admission
If purchased by August 18th 2009

PURCHASE TICKETS AT:
SoulMates Bridal Boutique
2068 Ventura Blvd, Old Town Camarillo
805-388-7363

Camarillo Bridal
2121 Pickwick Dr, Camarillo
805-389-1515

*Admission will be $5.00 per person at the door*

Happy Mingling!

My Fave Mondays: SoulMates Bridal Boutique

We are so excited about this weeks My Fave Monday pick! SoulMates Bridal Boutique is an adorable store that features everything but the dress! It's located in Camarillo and owned by our friends Megan and Vanessa. They do an amazing job at welcoming each guest into their boutique and assisting them in every way possible.


Here's what Vanessa and Megan have to say about SoulMates and what they offer...

If you're a bride who's looking for those perfect shoes, or another must-have accessory...you've got to come into SoulMates Bridal Boutique! Where we carry, "everything, but the dress." We're not like most other wedding shops... we're a small boutique, where you can feel comfortable and deal straight with the owners themselves. We believe in having a one-on-one relationship with each of our clients. And we make finding all the small things easy, we carry beautiful shoes, amazing jewelry, ring bearer pillows, cake serving sets (free engraving), toasting glasses (free engraving), flower girl baskets, unity candles, cake toppers, bridesmaid gifts, groomsmen gifts, and much much more!!!! Plus, if you live far, search our website, where you can buy directly and have items shipped straight to you!

We’re also your FREE information resource! If you can’t find that perfect vendor that fits your taste, personality or budget...drop in our store for complimentary Ventura County vendor information. We ONLY refer out to reputable vendors that share in the same level of professionalism, as we do. So you can find comfort and ease…and definitely feel confident in the referral.




Photos courtesy of Phase 4 Photography.

Happy planning!!

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Happy Voting!

Shoe Shot Sunday: Erin + Eric

Picking a non-traditional bridal shoe is so popular right now! We love Erin's selection of the Blue Bridal Shoe! Kimberlee Miller did such an awesome job of capturing the entire day, view her blog for more photos of this blissfully blue day. Enjoy!




Happy Feet!

Festive Fridays: Fun Wedding Cakes!

We absolutely adore wedding cakes with a little spunk and personality in them. Here are a few from Wedding Flowers and Reception Ideas that we really like. Be sure to visit their website for so many more!







Happy Friday!

Words of Wisdom Wednesdays: Breakfast is your most important meal!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet so many of us seem to miss it. Whether it is because your super busy or you may just not be a "breakfast person", we urge you to eat your breakfast on your wedding or event day!

On your special day, there will be a lot of chaos and commotion and emotions will be flying high. Having something in your system for your body to burn makes all the difference and will keep you energized all day long. If your not someone who likes to eat in the morning, at least grab a nutrition bar of some kind or even a piece of fruit. Anything to get your body going will contribute to ensuring you are in tip top shape for your special occasion.


Here are our picks for the top breakfast items to maximize your energy for your day!

• Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit or Raisins
• Eggs with Toast
• Breakfast Sandwich
• Bagel with Cream Cheese and all your favorite fixings’ (We like sliced tomatoes )
• Pancakes, Waffles or French Toast
• Fresh Fruit with Cottage Cheese
• Granola with Yogurt and Berries




Happy Morning!

Bridal Premiere this Sunday August 9th, 2009 at the Hyatt in Westlake Village

We are so excited to announce that we just decided last minute we could squeeze in a little time to do a booth at Sunday's Bridal Premiere Show. We absolutely love this show and it's the only one we ever really participate in. With the chaos of August we were unsure if we could make it work, but somehow we did and we are thrilled to be a part of such a great show!

Please come visit us this Sunday from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Hyatt in Westlake Village. We'll be showcasing some amazing floral designs and offering out of this world specials on our services. In addition, we have some tasty treats for you as well!

Here are some great details about the show as reported by The Acorn.


** The 26th annual Hyatt Bridal Premiere, a day of wedding exhibits and fashion shows, will take place Sun., Aug. 9, at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village.

Exhibit hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and fashion shows will be at 12:30 and 3 p.m.

Tickets are $10 at the door, and $8 at www.bridalpremiere.com. Discount coupons, good for up to four people, are also available online.

The first 100 brides-to-be to arrive at the premiere will be automatically entered into a drawing for a Hyatt Weekend Package.

All attending brides-to-be will receive a free mini-vacation package good for three days and two nights at a hotel of their choice from more than 20 destinations.

In addition, brides-to-be will receive a collection of wedding publications in a special bride’s shopping bag and a ticket for onstage drawings.

In the ballroom, 63 vendors will answer questions, provide advice and pricing, and assist with wedding planning.

Vendors include bakeries, caterers, DJs, florists, invitations, photographers, live music, videographers, wedding locations, hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, bridal salons, tuxedo shops, wedding planners, limo services and favors.

The two fashion shows will feature the latest in bridal attire and evening wear from Alayana’s Bridal & Formal in Camarillo, Kay’s Bridal in Simi Valley, Friar Tux of Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, and others.

Florists will include Flowers by Susan in Simi Valley, Rockrose Florist in Oxnard, Stacey’s Symphony of Flowers in Chatsworth, and The English Garden of Westlake Village.

Jim and Carrie Caldwell will provide fashion show music. Vonette will present a harp prelude.

The Wedding Music DJs will supply on-stage dancers.

For more information, call (805) 376-3515 or (877) 994-4321 or visit the website.**



This was the Vintage Winter Wonderland tablescape we did for the show last year. Pictures do not being to do this stunning setup justice.



Happy Day!