http://blushbridalevents.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:15:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en June 27th was a glorious day as Sarah and Alan exchanged vows surrounded by just 9 family members for a most intimate and sweet ceremony at Washington Park's lovely Gold Medal Garden.  As we all know June is one of the most unpredictable months in the Pacific Northwest, but this year we really lucked out and were blessed ... http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/08/27/sarah-alans-intimate-garden-ceremony/ Laura called me last fall after a dear friend of hers won 5 hours of consultation that I donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Food, Wine & Wishes fundraising auction last October.  She and Oliver had only been engaged a short time but she came to me with several stylish and unique ideas of how she envisioned ... http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/08/08/laura-olivers-sassy-celebration/ This post is long overdue and one I've been excited to write for months now...I'm of course talking about the fun-loving and talented husband-wife team at AJ's Studio -- Amy + JP!  Not only are these two exceptional photographers but equally extraordinary individuals.  I've had the opportunity to get to ... http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/07/28/the-art-of-joy/ I am asked this question on a regular basis by my clients and until a month ago when a fellow coordinator and good friend shared an article from Inside Weddings on this very subject, I was always a bit torn when it came to offering advice.  So I've decided to share some of ... http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/07/15/to-tip-or-not-to-tip-and-who/ ...Springs, that is!  What a stunning couple Alex & Daniel make, and their wedding day was a true reflection of the love, joy and laughter they share.  These two are the sort of couple who you just know are meant for one another and seeing them together reminds me what makes this job ... http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/06/26/alexandra-daniels-wedding-in-paradise/ In prepation for my upcoming wedding at Paradise Springs this Saturday I was organizing my many folders and sorting through papers from my past couple of weddings.  In doing so I came across a very sweet card that one of my recent clients wrote me as we approached her big day.  It was ... http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/06/18/kind-words/ From the moment I drove away from Youngberg Hill late on Saturday night I've been thinking about how incredible Janet & Charles' wedding day turned out to be...after worrying that our year-round unpredictable Oregon weather might rear it's ugly head, the day ended up nothing short of spectacular, and the sunshine was just ... http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/06/10/simply-stunning-janet-charles-get-married/ Wedding season of course! We've been very busy working hard on finalizing the many details of our upcoming June weddings that we've slacked a bit on the blog front (boo)...but don't fret!  We promise to be back in full swing here in a week or so with plenty to share so please continue ... http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/05/31/that-time-of-year-is-upon-us/ On Friday I had the opportunity to appear on the primetime edition of AMNW and chat with Dave Anderson about weddings and the importance of hiring an independent coordinator as part of their Ultimate Wedding Giveway that's going on May 3 - 23rd.  It was so much fun and I am so fortunate to ... http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/05/15/blush-featured-on-katus-amnw-primetime-ultimate-wedding-giveaway/ We are extremely honored and excited to announce that we've been invited to join grace ormonde Wedding Style magazine as one of their exclusive Platinum Vendors for Oregon.  Check our our page at www.weddingstylemagazine.com under Local Resources or Platinum Vendors.  To add to the excitement we'll also be listed in the fall/winter edition of their national publication.  We could not be more thrilled...Yippee!!! http://blushbridalevents.com/blog/2010/04/29/blush-joins-grace-ormonde-wedding-style-magazine/