Winter Wonderland

We've always loved and dreamed of the idea of planning a true white winter wedding. Considering it doesn't snow locally, that dream may take some time to come true, but we can always hope (anyone planning a true winter wedding?!). Here are some inspiration pieces we've collected along the way... enjoy :) 

*Click the image for sources 

 

 

http://ruffledblog.com/amaryllis-manor-wedding-inspiration/

Love,

B + D 

Style Me Pretty Weddings

Have a newly engaged friend? Someone who's obsessed with all things wedding? Well with just a few days before Christmas, the new Style Me Pretty Weddings book just hit the shelves a few days ago and would make for a perfect holiday gift!  We can't wait to get our hands on one!

Liquid Gold

Let me tell you about a little something I like to call liquid gold. It wasn't until I moved to Italy did I realize the richness and sultry flavor of olive oil.  It was on a cheese farm, where the farmer produced Pecorino de Pienza cheese, (best cheese EVER!!) that I truly understood why Italians call this stuff liquid gold. After learning about how Pecorino was made, the farmer treated us to a feast in his living room. It was the simplest pairings: cheese, honey, fruit, cold cuts, bread and glorious olive oil, but it made me appreciate the simplicity of Italian cuisine. So as I indulged (rightfully so!) I dunked crusty rustic Italian bread in a bowl of olive oil and was forever changed (okay I may have had a foodie moment, but you would have to, trust me).

Ok back to where I was getting at: Once a year at the end of November, I place an order for something so spectacular that I thought it's time I share.  I introduce to you California Olive Ranch's Limited Reserve olive oil, known as olio nuovo in Italy. Olive harvest takes place in the month of November (or until January, like in California) where olives are collected from tress, awaiting to be pressed. What makes this oil so special is that it's bottled within hours of the olives being pressed.  Most olive oil is stored in large tanks for up to 2 months to allow the sediment to settle and the flavor to mellow, before it is bottled.

The deep green color and nuty pungent flavors of this olive oil are not like your everyday type of oil.  It is used as a finishing oil. Drizzle it on top of pasta, salads, over roasted vegetables after they come out of the oven or, my favorite, on crusty oven toasted bread, or with bruschetta on top! Oh man, I could go on and on but I won't.  (I definitely look forward to olive harvest as much as a kid looks forward to Christmas).

For an everyday olive oil, I like to use this oil.  You can find this almost anywhere now including Sprouts, Mother's Market, and Whole Foods.  A little tip when buying olive oil, always purchase it in a dark glass container because light and air can cause rancidity. 

Now that you've learned a bit more about olive oil, order up this liquid gold! Its perfect gift for your foodie friend ;)

Love,
B

Rebecca + Tom | Paso Robles

Earlier this year I went to an engagement party that blessed me and left me wanting more of Jesus. Let me explain. It was a night filled with amazing God fearing friends who gathered to pray and encourage the newly engaged Rebecca Redig and Tom Nearing. The room was full of the spirit of Christ as people prayed over the couple. I remembered thinking about the passage in scripture when Jesus tells Mary she has chosen “the better portion,” to sit at His feet in the midst of a busy day. Wedding planning is extremely busy and can get very challenging. I had never gone to an engagement party and had the focus of the night be to sit at Jesus’ feet and talk to Him. I was so blessed to be a part of Rebecca and Tom’s engagement prayer night so much so, that I hope I can pass on this awesome idea when I get engaged, some day! 

I can go on and on about Rebecca and Tom because they are just the most encouraging friends. I love them to pieces and I am blessed by their love for the Lord.

Day of details:

The wedding was at Rebecca’s family ranch were she grew up in Paso Robles, California. Leading up to the wedding friends and family as well as Rebecca and Tom worked on getting the place ready for the big day. Ziza and Seth from Two Be Events helped coordinate and design the back yard. The pomegranate and pistachio trees added great textures to our floral deigns. The environment felt like an old small town family reunion. The food and dessert was all home cooked. I absolutely adored this wedding and I hope you guys do too. Enjoy this post!

Venue: Redig Residence in Paso Robles

Wedding Coordinators: Two B Events 

Flowers: Fleuri de Di 

Photography: Cory Nickols 

To the happy couple!

Love,
Di

Joelle + Phil | Hollywood, Ca

From B:
I think we fell in love with absolutely every aspect of this wedding and more.  We had the pleasure of working side by side with husband-wife duo, Ziza and Seth Bauer, who planned and coordinated the whole day. They transformed an empty Downtown LA shell into a stunning and romantic old glamour-inspired venue. From the twinkling lights above to the shimmering gold fabric below, everything came together so beautifully. We went with a very simple floral design, using recycled wine and beer bottles as the bases.

There was so much love in that room that night, you could feel it thick in the air. Great friends, delicious appetizers and wine, Godly community, and a dance floor that was on fire; What more do you need?

From Di:
We met Joelle and Phil about two years ago at our church Reality LA. They were the leaders of the Long Beach community group, when earlier this year God called them to move out to Los Angeles. B and I have been encouraged by their sacrifice and faithful service to the Lord and His church. So in late August we had the opportunity to witness Christ uniting these two together. Along with To Be Events, Ziza and Seth Bauer we transformed a film studio warehouse in the Arts District of Los Angeles into a stunning old hollywod event. It was such a blessing to see these two marry in front of family and friends that just have so much love for them! Congrats you two!! 

Venue: Hollywood film studio in DTLA
Wedding Planners: Ziza and Seth Bauer of Two B Events
Flowers: Fleuri de Di
Bridal Bouquet: Claudia Johntson
Photographer: Corey Nickols

We actually attended this wedding! Here's us during clean up, after we got down and pretty much stole the dance floor (okay maybe not, but we had a blast).

Love,

B+D

We've been deprived...

of orange filled trees, temperatures that drop below 75, and knitwear (although that doesn't stop me from buying it and wearing it in hot weather!).

I thought I'd give you all a pinch of fall in light of the first day of November.. NOVEMBER people! When did that happen?!

Hoping to try this recipe out soon!

Now that I've made all the So Cal'ers a bit more envious...

ta ta,

B

Natalie + Jared | Calabasas, CA

Back is August I had the privilege to coordinate Natalie and Jared's day-of wedding festivities in Calabasas, Ca. It was such a blessing and I had such fun working with the both of them.  They were so laid back during the entire process and they always knew how to just have fun with everything. What more could a coordinator ask for?

It was a scorching 105 degrees Saturday evening. The venue was perched up on a hill, one mile from the main road.  As you drove up the narrow driveway, you were instantly transported to a different place. Once you made it to the top, the view was impeccable and so peaceful.

Despite the big-rig overturned right before the exit everyone needed to take to get to the wedding and an almost 2 hour late start because of it, God was totally gloried in it all! It was such a beautiful wedding and by the looks on everyone's faces, I think the guests would agree.  I love when God uses what should have been a moment of disaster and turned it into the most blessed day for everyone.

One of the biggest lessons I've learned as a coordinator is that sometimes there are things that are just out of your control, like rain, oil spills and the likes.  The best solution to the unexpected is to roll with the punches, don't stress and make it happen, because that's your job!

Here are a few of my favorite shots from wedding! (How cute are they?!)

Venue: Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve
Photographer: Tyler Branch Photographer
Flowers: DIY by B, Bridesmaid, and Bride

Love, 

B

Sarah + Flo | Fullerton, CA

Why hello there.  It's been some time but hey, better late than never right? Although we've taken a bit of a hiatus (well kinda of, it's so hard for us to say no!), we thought we'd share with you one of the weddings we did early on in 2011.  For some reason it never made it up on the blog, but it is definitely deserving. We introduce to you Sarah + Flo's wedding...

All images were taken with love by the wonderful Andrea Chirita.  Check out her blog here.  How stunning are all her images?  A true God given talent and a wonderful eye to spot beauty in all the little details we so often miss. Thank you Andrea for capturing these for us!

**Last image by Stefanie Fay Photography 

Love,

B + D 

Cody + Kylie | Orange, CA

This past April, Diana and I had the privilege to take part in such a special day! One thing we both agreed on was that the entire wedding was covered in so much love.  From the sharing of communion to the washing of each other's feet, their love for each other and for God was ever so evident!  Cody and Kylie were a pleasure to work with and we enjoyed every minute of it (even if we pulled an all nighter and worked 17 hours straight)!

It was a little bittersweet though because this marked our last wedding for 2012.  With Diana's crazy nursing school schedule, we've decided to take some time off from doing flowers until her graduation next summer. However, I'll still be available for wedding coordination in the meantime.

To check out the entire wedding post, click on the photography link below and enjoy!

Photographer: Mathieu Photography