Ventura Wedding

Always a bridesmaid? Well, why not take advantage of all those pretty dresses and throw a red carpet party? Make it an adult only party and get all dressed up! Perfect for anniversary parties, get togethers with friends, and even a bridal party! Get creative with food options, photo ops, guest gifts/prizes, décor, and more! Check out our favorite Red Carpet Party Ideas below! Click Here For Instructions from HGTV! Enjoy creative cocktails and serve signature drinks created after your favorite celebs or the couple’s fav flavors. Red Velvet flavored wine or champagne in dusted gold glitter flute glasses can be very festive and fitting too! This easy DIY project can add a little sparkle for a little bit of money (supplies: gold glitter, plastic flute glasses, glue). Awesome Cupcakes from Connecticut in Style! On Pinterest, you’re sure to find several options for red carpet inspired food: appetizers,   hors d' oeuvres, and desserts, so Pin away to your heart’s cont...

Being a bride on a budget does not mean your wedding will look cheap or that you will have to skimp. Budgeting is part of being responsible and realistic with your finances and financial picture. No one wants to start off married life being broke or in tremendous debt because of overspending on their wedding day! Once you’ve decided on a reasonable budget for you wedding, stick with it! (Read our blog article “ How to Prepare a Wedding Budget ” for more information.) You will be grateful you did as you avoid unnecessary squabbles, stress, and Bridezilla moments throughout the planning process. Approach planning with an open mind and some idea of your likes and dislikes. This way, when you meet with potential vendors, they will have direction in selecting or creating options for you within your budget. By allowing vendors some creative input, you might be surprised with what they come up with. Inspiration pictures can help, but only when you don’t have your heart set on making ...

Just spent a beautiful summer’s day with my two best friends in Ojai, a laid back town a few minutes east of Ventura. Thought I would share in case any of you are looking for fun things to do with friends or planning a local girls day out. This particular day would be well-suited for friends who like to spend time talking together, taking photos, trying new restaurants, shopping boutique/local stores, and other mild exertion activities.    We started with a hearty breakfast of thin pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream at Bonnie Lu’s Country Cafe . Do not let the “thin” part fool ya, this plate was full and filling! We loved the cozy atmosphere of the place and the endearing photo on the menu cover. From here we planned the rest of our day according to what we wanted to do most. Image Source Next we headed to Frog Creek Farms for some lavender and sunflower picking. Here you are free to roam the lavender field selecting and snipping varieties to form frag...

Your best girlfriend is getting married and you want to give her something memorable but don’t have a lot of extra cash. Never fear. . . VW is here! We’ve got three great ideas you can give individually or as a group gift from all her favorite gals in the bridal party. Memory Book Moments Sort of a cross between a yearbook and a best friend roster, create a memory book with the bridal lineup. Include pictures of each girl with fun facts and specific memories involving their best bud bride. You could also include a thoughtful note, funny story, or encouragement on her upcoming marriage. Also be sure to select some great photos of you together to include on themed pages such as “road trips,” “parties & holidays,” and “the good old days.” Just to name a few ;) . There are plenty of photo book companies out there to choose from, offering soft cover or hardcover books such as Shutterfly, Snapfish, and Mixbook. Before placing your order, be sure to check for deals or coupon code...

If you’re considering a night time wedding ceremony or just want some evening wedding inspiration read on! We’ve narrowed this design inspiration down to the most important element to consider for night time events: lighting. Believe it or not, lighting does more than just make it possible for you to see in the dark! It can create a mood:intimate, serene, grand; be part of the design:color and pattern, centerpiece, spotlights; and create and define space.      Creating a mood with lighting does take some thought, though most wedding venues already have the lights set up in the most useful and flattering position for their building, room, gardens or grounds. Make sure to specify your requests, for dimmer lighting and a romantic feel or for a specific color lighting. This way you will find out what is already available and consider whether or not you need to hire additional event lighting or just add personal touches such as candleabras, lanterns, or twinkle s...