wedding memories [first anniversary]

last year one of my best friends got married and it was such a memorable occasion as old friends came from out of town and get to spend some rare time together with our children and families. in a few weeks, this special couple will celebrate their first year anniversary and i thought it would be wonderful to go back and take a look at that beautiful day they got married.

it was an intimate small day wedding that i love. the wedding color motif was a gorgeous vivid crimson - a perfect rich fall hue that was reflected through the the bride's bouquet, maid of honor's dress, and accents for the flower girl's dress and wedding cake. the solemn ceremony left me teary-eyed and even much more during the reception when the bride's only brother gave his toast and speech. i am such a cry baby but i didn't really care knowing that they were tears of joy. sigh. enough of my emotional rants and on to the stunning wedding photos taken by the amazing ben of sassani photography. he truly captured all the beautiful moments of the wedding!



{photography by sassani photography}

HAPPY FIRST ANNNIVERSARY, RAE & JEFF!

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breakfast at tiffany's [a bachelorette party]

when the bride-to-be has the penchant for the classics, it is fitting to draw inspiration from her style and panache and that's exactly what the bridesmaid and maid of honor did. with the alluring tiffany blue as the color palette and black and pearls for the guests' dress code, it was a swanky soiree destined for uber fabulous-ness (is there such word?).  

rachel of black is the new black is the bride-to-be and honoree of this glam bachelorette party. lucky for her, the bridesmaid (along with her MOH) in charge of the party planning is a talented event planner based in LA, chanel. everything was orchestrated perfectly ~ from the rooftop setting to the white floral arrangements accented with vintage-looking rhinestone brooches to the tiffany blue boxes everywhere! the setting is incredible and i can just imagine the ladies having so much fun dressing up and soaking up the camaraderie of what would be the last few days of rachel's single days....

to see more pictures from this dazzling party, visit rachel's blog!

 

{all pictures from black is the new black} 

holiday gift giving made easy [sweets open house]

still having dilemmas on what to give your family, relatives, friends or business clients this holiday season? four of houston's dessert/sweets vendors are teaming up for a big open house this coming nov. 6th saturday from noon till 4pm! 

FEATURING :

one green street

chocolate pizazz

michael's cookie jar

green eyed susan macarons

they will all be there on hand to assist you and give you gift ideas in the hopes you narrow your selections down (that'll be hard with all these delightful treat options). i cant wait to see their dessert displays! see you there!