Ventura Wedding

Whether you need some time out with the girls or are looking for new date ideas in Ventura we hope you will find some inspiration here. In our wanderings and eat-er-ings around town, we’ve come across some new experiences and old favorites we’d love to share with you (make sure to visit their websites for hours and availability).  First start the day off with a delicious cup of Lavender Mocha or a Salted Caramel Latte at Palermo : Coffee, Gelato & Gifts 321 E Main Street. They open at 6am Monday through Saturday and Sundays at 7. It’s a great place to map out the rest of your day, relax and chat, or to wake up slowly as you sip and savor. Next you can go on a quick hike at the Ventura Botanical Gardens (a short drive up behind City Hall) or take a short walk to 33 S. Palm Street for a class at A Smart Garden : Eco-friendly Nursery ( checktheir calendar of events ). Some Saturdays (usually starting around 10) they offer free gardening classes or paid workshops where yo...

Trying to think of ways to include your family and family-to-be in your wedding day memories? Look no further! We’ve got some great suggestions for you below. You’ve Got My Love to Keep You Warm Purchase a cotton quilt or blanket like this one(above) from Walmart(King size for $38.28 ). You will also need permanent fabric markers like these from Staples office store($9.49) . Set out the quilt for family and guests to sign and decorate at the rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, or even on your wedding day. You will have a great memento from your wedding and can snuggle up with all the warm wishes for a happy future anytime you want! Perfect for Personalizing Most Fabrics Walkin’ THE Walk Buy a plain white pair of wedding shoes-whether canvas sneakers or leather pumps are your style-you decide. Have your bridal party decorate them or your closest family and friends sign them for you to wear at your wedding reception or down the aisle. You can de...

Balloons! Balloons are not just for birthdays! Use them as an inexpensive decorating embellishment almost anywhere; just keep in mind the wind factor when using them outside. Order balloons of all sizes in one color or in different shades of the same color (pearl, cream, white for example) for a sophisticated look. If you are decorating outside you could line a path with balloons staked down with golf tees. Balloon arches and pillars are also great uses for balloon decoration inside or out. To line walls or entrances or even make an interesting photo booth backdrop indoors, weight clusters or lines of balloons down with cheap balloon weights purchased online or make your own using rocks and opaque baggies or baggies with tissue paper inside to hide the rocks. Cheap Balloon Weights Twigs and Twinkles For a grand look without the large price tag, purchase some large vases from the 99 Cent Store or Dollar Tree. Then go outsid...