Riverbend Community Hall Wedding

Kayla and Stephen contacted me after receiving a Wishahmon gift basket which included a consultation meeting and wedding emergency kit. This gift basket was donated into the silent auction at the Rays of Hope fundraiser concert for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 

One of the first things that Kayla asked me was: "Have you heard of Etsy?" I said yes. I also told her that I try not to go on Etsy very often because after a while I realize that I just lost chunks of my time going through all the cool handmade items. Kayla said she had to agree! She also loved Etsy and had hoped her wedding had a lot of handmade elements. I told her that I would love to help her with that. Kayla also wanted a romantic and vintage look to the wedding. She decided the wedding colors was going to be white, black, and pink.

Based on the information she provided (and agreement from Stephen), we had black pin tuck linens on all the tables, white chair covers and pink sashes. Behind the head table was a white lace backdrop, the words "Happily Ever After", and different colors of bunting/flags. The bunting/flags was carried over to the front of the head table and cake table.

I had a great time working with Kayla and Stephen. I wish them both a lifetime of happiness together!
~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Happy 2011!!

For those that have been reading this blog all along (thank you!!) will know that I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. The main reason is because I don’t keep them past January 7th. (As long as I don’t add 10 extra pounds each year, I am not going to make the same resolution to lose the last 10 pounds.) Rather than making resolutions, I opt to learn something new each year.

Last year, I learned a little bit about photography. I wasn’t able to fit any photography courses into my schedule last year but I read lots and learned from other photographers. I also quickly learned how expensive photography can become. I personally feel that I have come a long way! The pictures of the Fall themed wedding at Cochrane Ranche House in my portfolio was taken by yours truly. Regular blog readers will be able to judge whether my photography skills have improved as I have been blogging about random pictures I have taken in 2010.

This year I am going to learn about giving back. Although I am not “rich” by any means, I do feel fortunate for all that I have. I would love to give back to organizations that are dear to my heart. Hopefully, my small efforts and contributions will be part of something big. Wish me luck!

Sirocco Golf Course Wedding

A truly stunning bride, Stacey came to me with a clear vision of her modern and purple inspired wedding. Stacey's handsome and soft spoken groom, Brian came along to the meeting to see why they needed to hire a decorator. (I am only assuming this since Brian would never say something like that!)

To answer the question that was most likely in Brian's mind, I provided them with some unique ideas for their wedding, custom made table linens, and physical labor to pull together all the decorating elements. I must have impressed them because they became my clients very soon after our meeting.

It was tons of fun working with Stacey (and sometimes Brian, he is really soft-spoken!) I told her that if she ever wants to enter the wedding industry as a decorator, I will hire her on the spot. If she wants to become a wedding planner, I look forward to future opportunities to work with her again. Here are some pictures of Stacey and Brian's wedding at Sirocco Golf Course.

Guest Sign in Table

Bride and Groom's Sweet Heart Table

Guest Tables

Custom Clear Cupcake Stand with Floating Orchids and Purple Lights