I went to a shower a few weeks ago and saw what I considered to be the greatest shower gift ever: a baking gift basket!  I was so inspired by it that I decided to try to build my own for my friend’s bridal shower.  I found this fantastic site that gives suggestions for building [...]

The vintage wedding theme is everywhere. Whether you DIY and create your own vintage look or you are searching for that perfect twisted birdcage to house the cards on your gift table, or longing to find a shabby but sweet suitcase for your place cards – the look is all over the blogs and mags. [...]

By Erin Frank, Photos by Thor Swift of Thor Swift Photography

Just two hours from San Francisco, in Hopland, CA, lies Campovida, a gorgeous, historic property that has been given a new lease on life thanks to its latest owners.  Campovida is the ultimate wine country retreat, filled with vineyards, graceful Valley Oaks, 13 acres [...]

One of the best reasons to incorporate different ceremonies into your wedding day is to share a new culture and/or tradition with your wedding guests. One of the challenging things, however, is finding all of the special clothing and ceremony items.
We had two additional ceremonies, a military sword arch and the Korean traditional wedding ceremony [...]

I just wrapped up coordinating Angelica and Daniel’s interfaith wedding at St. Vincent’s School for Boys in San Rafael and I was enthralled by the classic architecture of the building as well as the rustic charm of its gardens. They hosted their reception in the courtyard behind the church. The church features painted wooden ceilings [...]

I am in love with Cat Seto’s little boutique and paper studio on Polk Street in Russian Hill, SF (my old hood!). There you can find the perfect wedding invite, bridal shower invite, baby announcement or just the cutest note and thank you cards. Her shop has adorable clothing items, accessories and gifts. Her studio next [...]

By Erin Frank

Looking for a fun, saucy idea for a bachelorette party? Try a retro pin-up theme! Recently a group of girls got together to celebrate a friend’s upcoming wedding and went all out with retro, pin-up fun. From red lipstick to a signature cocktail (champagne, vodka, and cherry juice garnished with a strawberry), it [...]

Having your wedding makeup professional applied is more of a necessity than a splurge. We thankfully learned this the good way by scheduling Tamra Davis, wedding makeup extraordinaire, to apply the bride’s and bridesmaids’ makeup.
Tamra is a New York-native who moved to California to pursue her makeup artistry dreams. She has been a professional makeup [...]

Uplighting can make a big difference in creating ambiance for your wedding! If you’re on a tight budget, you can order them from a company like Impact SF and set them up yourself. Otherwise, you can work with your DJ, caterer or wedding coordinator to order them and have the rental company deliver and install.
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I have heard a lot of buzz lately around different hair accessories for brides.  At my friend’s wedding last month, she took off her veil after the ceremony and replaced it with a beautiful flower.  Aside from a flower there are a ton of different options out there for your hair.  If you are looking [...]