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Real Weddings: Katy & Kelsey=Home IS Where The Heart Is!

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Katy always wanted to get married in her backyard. It was a dream she had since she was a little girl who adored the movie “Father of the Bride”.  Who DOESN’T love that movie? The nuptuals were in Orange at the Presbyterian Church and the Reception followed in her GORGEOUS  Yorba Linda backyard that we transformed into a candlelit dream come true. Katy’s dad (a true green thumb) had spent the last 5 months landscaping what would be one of the most spectacular gardens in all of Yorba Linda.  While Katy would say that her dad is “Sooo Like Steve Martin” when he’d fuss about moving furniture, there was NO doubt that dad wanted his little girl to have the perfect wedding Day.  Side story: I caught Dad planting hydrangea just HOURS before he was supposed to be in the Limo.  A couple nudges from this planner and he was on his way but not without another walk around the property to make sure it was perfect.  Katy’s Mom was delighted to see all the elements come together and was so proud to give her daughter the wedding she always dreamed of.  I truly felt like I was living the movie of “The Father of the Bride” because the day was so emotionally thrilling!

 Saturday was simply beautiful!  Being a Yorba Linda resident myself, you couldn’t ask for a better place to get married than in your own home town….at the house you grew up in! The team of professionals made the day as magical as ever! John Partridge Photography captured all the beautiful elements of the day! Thanks for sharing John!  Jeremy & Sofia of TGIS catered the most delicious menu and fab service!  Paul of Couture Flowers designed amazing floral elements to set the mood while Joe Paxton of Atmosphere Entertainment  packed the dancefloor!

Katy and Kelsey are such a warm and loving couple and I know they will LOVE their new home together in Texas! Thank you for letting me help make your wedding dreams come true. Hope you are enjoying your honeymoon!!

Photos Courtesy of: John Partridge Photography

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Photos below courtesy of Brianna Dowdy

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Happy Turkey Day!

It was the first year in our new home so I decided to host Thanksgiving!! Yay!! All of this 5 days after our BIG & CRAZY FUN Housewarming Party. What was I thinking? I know…..I am a party girl who loves having friends and family over. Any excuse to make my Turkey Placecards, I was all over it!! If I had ONE big thing to be Thankful for, it was the weather. It was such a beautiful day! Since I didn’t have enough space inside for a table of 10 I was forced to throw my guests outside. The set up turned out beautifully and after my crafty MS Turkey Placecards and oober Perty Kate Spade Napkins were on the table, there was hope after all. I love Martha Stewart’s Living Magazine….so many colorful ideas…Of course, if you’d completely look past the green patio chairs, I would appreciate it. I doubt Martha would approve those:) …….And who knew that the dollar section at Target would supply my fun yet simple dinner and salad plates? I looooooove Target! Total Cost for this table set up $73.00! Whohoo! Overall, FABULOUS time with family!

We even busted out the marshmellows for some smoores at the end of the evening. Yumm!

These are the Rafia Wrapped Turkey Placecards for everyone. Lots of cutting, double side stickytaping and overall timeconsuming…… but adorable!


How do you reuse Halloween Pumpkins? Easy, just carve out a small circle and stick a tealight candle inside. Viola….instant table ambiance!


Even our pup Roxy had a GREAT Time!

Dinner & Salad Plates $1.00 (Target)

Kate Spade Napkins $1.00 (BB&B clearance Section)

Carnations $5.00 (Costco)

Chocolate Linens $30.00 (Bed Bath & Beyond)

Water Goblets $8.00 (for set of 12) BB&B