blogging session in full effect

v i v p a m — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:21:41 +0000

I hope you all will bare with me as I try to catch up on our blog and events. I haven’t had a chance to catch you all up on the last few weddings we’ve done. Things have been so hectic with wedding season winding down, the new baby, school, and just life in general. Thankfully I’m keeping my head above water. :)

-Pam

HALLOWEDDING!

v i v p a m — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:33:23 +0000

Happy Halloween Everyone!

HOLIDAY CARDS!

v i v p a m — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:18:54 +0000

Holiday cards spread good cheers and festive greetings in FUN, COLORFUL, COOL TYPE AND CUTE PHOTOS! All you recipients will feel merry and joyful!
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WEDDING WEDNESDAY INSPIRATION – DAMASK COUTURE

v i v p a m — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:28 +0000

We thought we would take some inspiration from this classic pattern to show what an elegant and fun addition it can add to wedding, event & decor details…

TACO TUESDAYS – “BUENAS NOCHES”

v i v p a m — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:51:15 +0000

Happy TUESDAY everyone! Who says “Its only Tuesday?!” Enjoy yourselves at a TACO TUESDAY happy hour.. or HAVE YOUR OWN!

Check out this event.. “BUENAS NOCHES” is the theme. Most of the decor were DIY: pinwheels, pom poms, DIY shrinky dink mustaches & bracelets were used as napkin rings. Taco bar, Old fashion mexican coke bottles, Coronas & S’mores… sounds like a fun fiesta to me!

BANNER CRAZE!

v i v p a m — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:55:35 +0000

One popular trend right now are handmade banners. Something about those hand-crafted decors just bring pure joy to every celebration! Order your personalized banners today for your next party! Everything is always handmade with love and joy!

Wedding Wednesday Inspirations – Something Blue (with Orange & Yellow splashes)

v i v p a m — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:46:49 +0000

how sweet it is… to be LOVED by YOU!

v i v p a m — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:43:34 +0000

Oh to be young again! That’s all we could think of when we were planning Brandie’s 16th birthday bash. Unlike most teenage girls turning 16, Brandie didn’t want some fancy masquerade. Instead she wanted something that really reflected her personality: fun, laid-back, and casual! With that said, she opted to do a small sweet 16 at her home with her closest friends.

We kept to her theme of being fun and laid back by keeping the menu very simple, full of her favorite things: Nathan’s hotdogs, fried chicken, and a few sides to top it off. Then we spruced up the party with a delicious dessert bar. Lastly, we added her favorite candy all around the house, rock candy, and other goodies so the kids could munch on them all night.

To make sure there was enough to keep everyone busy, a bounce house was rented (yes, for 16 year olds), a photographer was hired for a photo station, various board games were brought in, and there was also a jacuzzi in the back to relax if needed.

Brandie was so happy with the party, and said she and her friends would never forget that day! I’m glad we were able to add a little love and joy to her special day, and it rejuvenated us to be around the teens. Life was so carefree at that time, and it should definitely be enjoyed to the fullest!

Here are some pictures to share with you all:

Babies, babies, and more babies!

v i v p a m — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:49:13 +0000

As most of you know, I am expecting my 2^nd daughter in the next couple months. However, 2011 definitely seems to be the year of the baby because EVERYONE seems to be pregnant.

My cousin, who is like a sister to me, also shared in the pregnancy bliss and we were scheduled to have our babies 6 weeks apart. Unexpectedly, my Godson (yes, I’m the Godmother) decided to make an early appearance and arrived 30 days early! Jacob Anthony Mora was due on May 30 and she ended up having him APRIL 30^th! Mom had to miss the 2^nd baby shower that was being thrown for them because the baby came early and they were still in the hospital.

He was still a healthy baby boy, even at 35 ½ weeks, weighing in at 7lb 2 oz, and measuring almost 19 inches long. Mommy and baby are doing fantastic, but I thought I’d share some pictures of the shower we did to celebrate his arrival (although we didn’t realize how soon he’d be coming).

Thanks to Mora Photography for the incredible images, as always.

And of course, I couldn’t leave this post without a little love from Jacob himself:

- pam

Natural Beauty

v i v p a m — Wed, 18 May 2011 05:43:43 +0000

Jaime is not your typical bride. Instead of buying makeup, she’s buying outdoor equipment. Instead of reading wedding magazines, she is reading about ways to conserve energy and protect our environment. And instead of getting married in a traditional ballroom, she has chosen one of nature’s greatest backdrops: a forest, full of natural wonder and beauty.

When we were asked to plan Jaime’s bridal shower, an intimate celebration with her 20 closest friends and family, we knew there was a fine line between “bridal” and Jaime. Her wedding color scheme is purple, brown, and cream, so we incorporated those colors, and aimed to showcase her personality throughout as well.

For the table settings, we kept it very simple by using bunches of white hydrangeas lined up across the main table. We wrapped each vase with a large leaf, and it contrasted well with the brown linen. We chose biodegradable paper plates to respect Jaime’s “green” nature, and wrapped the napkins and forks with white tissue pom poms to compliment the hydrangeas.

Like the rest of the party, we kept the food simple with fresh sandwiches and salad from Corner Bakery. However, we dressed up the buffet with a personalized banner that was strung between two light fixtures, and homemade tissue pom poms to frame the table.

Although Jaime is not your normal girly bride, we wanted to add a little femininity to the shower through the dessert bar. We decided to go with mini desserts so that the guests could enjoy a little bit of everything instead of one large dessert. We worked with Sara from Sweet and Sassy Catering Company to serve the buttermilk brownies, key lime pie shooters, and purple velvet cake pops. They were all a hit, to say the least!

Not only was the dessert station a hit, but so was the beverage station. We served mimosas with raspberry to accent, and created personalized champagne glass tags for each guest. The tags had a tree shape on them to represent Jaime’s love for nature, and we added the purple stock flowers in the back for color.

The banners for each station were all personalized and handmade to match Jaime’s personality. We also made all the food picks, food tag labels, and favor tags. It was so much fun to plan this shower because it was a small gathering for a very close group of girls which was very special. Each girl was able to take a piece of the party with them in the form of a miniature plant that they could grow in their backyard.