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	<title>In the Now &#124; Weddings &#38; Events</title>
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		<title>Featured On: Bridal Guide Blog!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love a good hunt. So when I found a picture on Pinterest that looked *mighty* familiar to one of my bouquets, I clicked link after link to find the original source and- sure enough- people have been pinning what we had put together! A definite sweet surprise all tied up in a vibrantly pinky [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love a good hunt. So when I found a picture on Pinterest that looked *mighty* familiar to one of my bouquets, I clicked link after link to find the original source and- sure enough- people have been pinning what we had put together! A definite sweet surprise all tied up in a vibrantly pinky purple package!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/BridalGuide1.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/BridalGuide1-1024x661.png" alt="" title="BridalGuide1" width="1024" height="661" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11404" /></a></p>
<p>And, Irene&#8217;s bouquet in it&#8217;s full fluffy glory:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/saddlerock-ranch-wedding-04.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/saddlerock-ranch-wedding-04.jpg" alt="" title="saddlerock-ranch-wedding-04" width="900" height="746" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11407" /></a></p>
<p>You can view even more from their amazing day at their photographer <a href="http://www.iangrantphotography.com/photography/wedding-photography-gallery/saddlerock-ranch-wedding.html">Ian Grant&#8217;s blog</a>. I hold nothing but amazing memories of working with Irene and Aaron. So much fun. So much joy. So much love. They are the best! And worth being shared and found all over this big old internet!!</p>
<p>Hoping today finds a sweet surprise for YOU, too!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Featured On: Wedding Chicks!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yay! Can I just say that I *adore* this wedding, this couple, this whole experience??? Chrystal and Ruel are so fun, so unique and totally infused their quirky personalities into their day and their Up! inspired wedding. So glad it got noticed; it&#8217;s beyond feature-worthy!!

There is so so so SO much color and whimsy over [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yay! Can I just say that I *adore* this wedding, this couple, this whole experience??? Chrystal and Ruel are so fun, so unique and totally infused their quirky personalities into their day and their Up! inspired wedding. So glad it got noticed; it&#8217;s beyond feature-worthy!!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-31-at-11.10.52-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-31-at-11.10.52-AM-1024x659.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-31 at 11.10.52 AM" width="1024" height="659" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11397" /></a></p>
<p>There is so so so SO much color and whimsy over at <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2013/01/31/colorful-up-inspired-wedding/">the Wedding Chicks post</a>, you won&#8217;t regret moseying on over for a peek!!</p>
<p>And- just to whet your whistle:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/colorfultabledecorideas.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/colorfultabledecorideas.jpg" alt="" title="colorfultabledecorideas" width="550" height="780" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11398" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hooraywearemarried.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hooraywearemarried.jpg" alt="" title="hooraywearemarried" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11399" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Up_Themed_Wedding.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Up_Themed_Wedding.jpg" alt="" title="Up_Themed_Wedding" width="550" height="366" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11400" /></a></p>
<p>Seriously now&#8230; what are you <em>waiting</em> for?! Go see more <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2013/01/31/colorful-up-inspired-wedding/">HERE</a>!!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Featured On: Buzzfeed!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yippereedooooo!!! I love, love, love that we were featured on buzzfeed along side of Jasmine Star and the gorgeous stylings of Erica @ 1011 Makeup  for this floofy, fun, favorite-of-mine veil:

The entire article- which focuses on unique, fun and inpsiring head pieces for brides- is full of amazing, so it&#8217;s worth seeing, I promise!

Visit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yippereedooooo!!! I love, love, love that we were featured on <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/47-gorgeous-wedding-headpiece-ideas">buzzfeed</a> along side of <a href="http://www.jasminestarblog.com">Jasmine Star</a> and the gorgeous stylings of Erica @ <a href="http://1011makeup.com">1011 Makeup</a>  for this floofy, fun, favorite-of-mine veil:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-30-at-8.15.27-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-30-at-8.15.27-AM-1024x658.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-30 at 8.15.27 AM" width="1024" height="658" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11392" /></a></p>
<p>The entire article- which focuses on unique, fun and inpsiring head pieces for brides- is full of amazing, so it&#8217;s worth seeing, I promise!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-30-at-8.15.01-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-30-at-8.15.01-AM-1024x662.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-30 at 8.15.01 AM" width="1024" height="662" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11393" /></a></p>
<p>Visit the post <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/47-gorgeous-wedding-headpiece-ideas">here</a> to see more, more, more!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>In The Know: Meet Our Color Palettes!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the past, I&#8217;ve done a post on creating a color palette and I think it still rings true. But, so you don&#8217;t have to dig through old blog posts and to update it on how we do things now, I&#8217;d like you to meet our current color palette set up:

Now, let me break it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the past, I&#8217;ve done a post on <a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/2011/01/how-to-rock-your-color-palette/">creating a color palette</a> and I think it still rings true. But, so you don&#8217;t have to dig through old blog posts and to update it on how we do things <em>now</em>, I&#8217;d like you to meet our current color palette set up:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Michelle.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Michelle.jpg" alt="" title="Michelle" width="360" height="144" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11380" /></a></p>
<p>Now, let me break it down for you right quick!</p>
<p><b>We always feature two main colors, and two accent colors</b>. Most of the time a bride already knows or has a feeling of her main colors. Pink and grey [very popular]. Yellow and grey [same- popular]. Black and red [a bit dated and classic, but you get the idea]. We start here and write down these colors at the initial meeting [along with some pertinent info regarding the <em>feel</em> and <em>vibe</em> the clients' desire for their big day; which ties into the color scheme pretty big time]!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Chenin.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Chenin.jpg" alt="" title="Chenin" width="360" height="144" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11381" /></a><br />
<em>Chenin and Doug&#8217;s vow renewal boasted warm &#8220;roasted veggie&#8221; tones that complimented the Italian-style Villa where the celebration took place. We amped up the palette by adding in the split pea color!</em></p>
<p><b>We always add in a base color</b>, which is typically but not ALWAYS the color of the guys&#8217; suits. Navy. Grey. Black. Sometimes brown. This also can be used as the color for the chairs [fruitwood being a common one, for chiavari chair rentals]. It can also be the color we use for fonts and text throughout the wedding experience [from invitations and through to all other paper products].</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Christine.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Christine.jpg" alt="" title="Christine" width="360" height="144" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11382" /></a><br />
<em>Christine came to me already knowing she wanted her 3 bridesmaids in different colors of dresses- turquoise, coral and yellow. We twisted the scheme to complimentary tones of these colors and actually ended up adding a light/soft tone of EACH of these colors into their big day. The striking black &#8220;base&#8221; color lent itself as an amazing compliment to the rest of the brights!</em></p>
<p><b> We pick a light, creamy tone</b>: either white or ivory or something in between. This color designates the softness or the striking modern feel that each wedding may take. Clean white typically leans to the modern. Soft ivory leaves you with a warm, romantic feeling.</p>
<p><b>We pick a metallic.</b> No wedding can escape having a metal tone. You just have to pick one that suits you. Sometimes gold. Sometimes silver. Sometimes an unexpected bronze or a warm light champagne. Whatever it is- pick it and stick it! This will tie in your candle holders, flatware, girls&#8217; jewelry&#8230; and, adding in a metal is just the best way to step up the elegant factor!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Jackie.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Jackie.jpg" alt="" title="Jackie" width="360" height="144" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11383" /></a><br />
<em>Jackie originally wanted her wedding to be pink and black- a combo she&#8217;d set her heart on years prior. When she realized by looking around the web that the combo she loved may be a bit out of style, she went for a more classy grey and pink scheme. Since Matt&#8217;s favorite color was green and she really wanted him to love the event, we picked complimentary tones that gave the couple a fun, romantic color scheme that could still be swung modern through details and crisp, fresh white accents!</em></p>
<p><b>From there, we add a &#8220;push&#8221; color</b>. That means we push our clients. This is where we &#8220;pop it modern&#8221;. Since we concept multiple color schemes for each client, we alternate what color we can <em>push</em> them [and their comfort zone] with in each scheme. Sometimes, we keep things light and airy and romantic and &#8220;safe&#8221;- if we know it&#8217;s what represents the client, their needs/desires, their personalities and the setting where the wedding will take place [like, a private estate or lush garden]. But most of the time we add in this small push color to scare and thrill our clients into trusting us. And, if I must say, we always end up in <em>love</em> with it!</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a whole round of options from a client last summer:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Colors.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Colors.jpg" alt="" title="Colors" width="348" height="791" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11384" /></a></p>
<p>Typically we send anywhere from 3 to 5 boards. As you can see from above, Michelle ended up going with Option 4 [though it was a true toss up between Option 1 and Option 4]. She came to me in advance knowing she wanted blush and grey, and she wanted a modern-feel to her big day. So, we punched it up with a turquoise teal blue that was featured in her sweetheart chairs [blue chiavaris!], charger plates, and candle holders. Just enough pop to twist the color scheme from romantic to unexpected! And the effect was truly <em>delicious</em>! We don&#8217;t always use the same base color in all of our options but since we knew what this client was going for, we focused mostly on that push color selection. Here&#8217;s another option from Chenin and Doug&#8217;s big day- as you saw above they chose Option 5, but this is a good example of how broad the options can really be:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Doug.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Doug.jpg" alt="" title="Doug" width="348" height="763" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11387" /></a></p>
<p><b>Why selecting a color scheme is important</b>: well, because it all starts here. I&#8217;m all about how &#8220;wisdom prepares it&#8217;s table&#8221;. Meaning, the wise take the time to set themselves up for success- and that&#8217;s something we believe in here at In The Now. We also love and live for a cohesive look and feel to the event. Weddings without schemes tend to easily wander off and get away from us- becoming a beautiful jumble of things that I can&#8217;t seem to wrap my type-A-but-uber-creative brain around. I&#8217;m an oxy-moron kind of person, I know [being organized <em>and</em> creative]. But, the fact of the matter is&#8230; the more you understand your colors, the more others will. The vendors. The friends. The bridal party. Even yourselves! And that is worth putting some time, effort and energy into! After all, this gorgeously expensive dinner party you&#8217;re throwing for a bazillion of your nearest and dearest is worth being understood right? I mean, who <em>doesn&#8217;t</em> want to make a splash, make a statement, make it personal and make it perfect for you?! I know I do! </p>
<p>So, go forth and color the world with your love! Feel empowered! Pop it modern and <em>push</em> yourself until you&#8217;re a teeny tiny bit afraid of &#8220;if you can pull it off&#8221;. Because you know what? You can! Just work it!!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Married: Kathleen and Jeremiah!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This adorable couple were- from the start- some of the fun ones! They booked us because of their love for stylish events and got hooked with with Brittany and Rachel to bring their dreams to life! Their bold color scheme focused on navy and lemon, and we tied in from there some gorgeous warm coral [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This adorable couple were- from the start- some of the fun ones! They booked us because of their love for stylish events and got hooked with with Brittany and Rachel to bring their dreams to life! Their bold color scheme focused on navy and lemon, and we tied in from there some gorgeous warm coral tones along with a kelly green punch. It was beyond fabulous [naturally, as that's how we try to keep things around here]. Their ceremony took place at the Mission Basilica in San Juan Capistrano, and was a simple, formal site to be seen:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.32.39-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.32.39-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.32.39 PM" width="858" height="572" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11357" /></a></p>
<p>I cannot emphasize enough how much the motivation of our team is the <em>marriage</em> beyond the wedding. These two emotional frames, below, sum up the WHY in what we do!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.32.17-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.32.17-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.32.17 PM" width="860" height="574" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11358" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.32.26-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.32.26-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.32.26 PM" width="860" height="556" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11359" /></a></p>
<p>A fun portrait from the Mission:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.33.20-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.33.20-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.33.20 PM" width="459" height="687" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11360" /></a></p>
<p>And now- for the reception [!!!!] details! Their reception took place at Harborside Ballroom on Balboa Island. Rachel did a rockin&#8217; job making sure that each detail felt personal, full of fun and color, and represented the couple to a T! From glitter-covered candles to meal-indicating place cards, this one was fun fun fun!!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.29.11-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.29.11-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.29.11 PM" width="860" height="576" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11361" /></a></p>
<p>We wanted to keep the options for their details cost-friendly [especially since the guest count spilled over into the 300s when they were planning] so a simple colored-ribbon adorned table to create lines of escort cards fit the bill perfectly!! The groom&#8217;s sister is responsible for nearly all the graphic design inspiration and decor, so we took that and tried our best to echo it throughout the space!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.30.04-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.30.04-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.30.04 PM" width="459" height="688" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11362" /></a></p>
<p>The escort card backing color worked as the meal indicator for the banquet staff [I love something with a dual purpose!] and the simple grosgrain ribbon wrap incorporated color and personality to the place settings!! </p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.29.48-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.29.48-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.29.48 PM" width="460" height="689" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11363" /></a></p>
<p>Navy is the new black. Or brown. Or grey. Seriously! It&#8217;s my favorite &#8220;base&#8221; color for all of the color schemes we design these days. These navy linens rooted the room and gave us such a creative space to work with the rest of their colors without coming off cheesy or playing &#8220;rainbow bright&#8221;!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.30.21-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.30.21-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.30.21 PM" width="860" height="574" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11364" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.30.43-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.30.43-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.30.43 PM" width="859" height="574" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11365" /></a></p>
<p>Ribbon backdrop. Check. Fabulously sequined linen. Check. Star wars cake toppers. Check.</p>
<p>I think any avid reader of ours by now knows how much we *adore* vinyl accent details. This wedding was no exception. <em>Mirrored</em> vinyl stickers adorned the cake stands featuring mini desserts. Since silver was their metallic accent, this was such a fun personalized piece!! </p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sweets-Detail.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sweets-Detail.png" alt="" title="Sweets Detail" width="879" height="591" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11371" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.31.57-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.31.57-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.31.57 PM" width="458" height="687" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11366" /></a></p>
<p>A quick snap of the bridesmaid bouquets to make you happy [including these super blown-out coral charm peonies from this warm summer day!]. And one portrait of the over-the-top GORGEOUS bride, Kathleen:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.31.14-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-10-at-6.31.14-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-10 at 6.31.14 PM" width="457" height="686" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11367" /></a></p>
<p>And her delicious bouquet:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bridal-Bouquet.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bridal-Bouquet.png" alt="" title="Bridal Bouquet" width="458" height="689" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11368" /></a></p>
<p>A lace wrap *over* her pop-color wrap makes the traditional feel just a bit more whimsical. Love it! Since we were so heavily involved in the floral side of things, here&#8217;s a centerpiece or two to dwell on&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bottle-Centerpiece.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bottle-Centerpiece.png" alt="" title="Bottle Centerpiece" width="859" height="572" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11369" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Box-Centerpiece.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Box-Centerpiece.png" alt="" title="Box Centerpiece" width="860" height="575" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11370" /></a></p>
<p>The name of the game was &#8220;turquoise containers featuring white and yellow florals with natural green leafy accents&#8221;. And I like this game. I like it a lot.</p>
<p>K&#038;J: you two are the best. We loved you from the start. It, truly, was kismet. I&#8217;m so thankful that couples like you- fresh, fun, exciting and IN LOVE- find us and seek us out to be a part of your day. It was an honor and a pleasure. I hope we did as right by you as you did by us. We adored your wedding and hope that the memories you made as you danced the night away are the ones you&#8217;ll keep on your nightstand through pictures for the rest of your long long marriage. :)</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Featured On: Style Me Pretty California!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yay! Claire and Steve&#8217;s *gorgeous* Laguna Beach wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty California!! 

This wedding was fun, beautiful and completely wonderful and awesome [in the literal senses of the terms]. Rush on over to see the details!
xoxo,
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yay! Claire and Steve&#8217;s *gorgeous* Laguna Beach wedding was featured on <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/california-weddings/2013/01/11/laguna-beach-wedding-from-jasmine-star-photography/">Style Me Pretty California</a>!! </p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-11-at-1.01.43-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-11-at-1.01.43-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-11 at 1.01.43 PM" width="908" height="776" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11375" /></a></p>
<p>This wedding was fun, beautiful and completely wonderful and awesome [in the literal senses of the terms]. Rush on over to see the details!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Married: Christine + Nick!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christine and I met in highschool. But, honestly, I don&#8217;t think either of us remembered. When she scheduled an initial consultation I didn&#8217;t recognize her name at all. But when she walked in, I recognized her immediately- from French class. Needless to say, I was beyond floored when she picked ITN to partner with her [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christine and I met in highschool. But, honestly, I don&#8217;t think either of us remembered. When she scheduled an initial consultation I didn&#8217;t recognize her name at all. But when she walked in, I recognized her immediately- from French class. Needless to say, I was beyond <em>floored</em> when she picked ITN to partner with her on her day. And more than that, I was shocked and INSPIRED when I saw that her bridesmaids all had come from our school as well- how amazing that 10 years later she stil considered them her &#8220;bests&#8221;. I love it! And it&#8217;s a true testament to who Christine is: loyal, sentimental, committed. I have to mention gorgeous and completely fun-loving as well, which you&#8217;ll see! Nick and Christine met in college and tied the knot this past summer at <a href="http://www.kclfarm.com">Keys Creek Lavender Farm</a> in a party bursting with color and personality! From shabby-chic accents to rustic charm, this wedding was filled to the rafters with all things lovely. And the <em>details</em>??? I adore them all!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/314041_10151680670022137_627218170_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/314041_10151680670022137_627218170_n.jpg" alt="" title="314041_10151680670022137_627218170_n" width="960" height="641" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11326" /></a></p>
<p>The whole color scheme for the wedding came about when Christine mentioned she wanted her gals in different colors. Mustard, coral and turquoise were the base and we went tonally from there, adding in a soft yellow/deep ivory, warm peach, and tiffany-esque teal to bring the color scheme together. The pops of bursting brightness combined with the softness of lace and lavender [literally the flower- not the color] gave the perfect whimsy of romance to the event!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/603549_10151680667122137_387653311_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/603549_10151680667122137_387653311_n.jpg" alt="" title="603549_10151680667122137_387653311_n" width="960" height="641" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11327" /></a></p>
<p>The site is a &#8220;flip space&#8221;- meaning ceremony and reception are in the same location and need to be &#8220;flipped&#8221; during cocktail hour. Quite common and honestly, it gives us a good excuse to really play up the focal point in the ceremony, as it&#8217;ll be featured all night long. So, we hung ribbons from the trees to blow in the breeze. All 6 colors [the 3 bold and 3 softer tones] wafted gently during the ceremony and wrapped the bridal party in color for the photos. After the ceremony [while the guest were away], the head table was placed near the same spot so the view for the evening felt magically delicious!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.21.47-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.21.47-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.21.47 AM" width="494" height="747" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11328" /></a></p>
<p>On each guest&#8217;s chair during the ceremony were placed these little muslin, monogrammed toss bags filled with dried lavender [to shower the newly-married couple]. And also- as it was amidst the summer heat- a dual purpose and 100% gorgeous wooden paddle program fan:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.21.56-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.21.56-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.21.56 AM" width="501" height="746" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11329" /></a></p>
<p>[These are nearly ALWAYS my favorite detail and this batch is no exception! They are SO handy, SO useful, SO cute and get snapped up by the guests before we could even bring a single one home with us for a sample!!]. We wanted the ceremony to feel natural and ecclectic all at once- so we utilized furniture in pop colors from <a href="http://www.foundrentals.com">Found</a> and nestled them in between clusters of chairs. Once the ceremony concluded, we moved the furniture to around the pool area to keep that lounge-y feel available all night long!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.12-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.12-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.22.12 AM" width="744" height="497" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11330" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/599632_10151680667527137_134857857_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/599632_10151680667527137_134857857_n.jpg" alt="" title="599632_10151680667527137_134857857_n" width="960" height="641" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11331" /></a></p>
<p>Look at those wafting ribbons:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/603549_10151680667122137_387653311_n1.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/603549_10151680667122137_387653311_n1.jpg" alt="" title="603549_10151680667122137_387653311_n" width="960" height="641" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11332" /></a></p>
<p>We set up a killer pre-ceremony beverage station featuring the farm&#8217;s lavender lemonade. We literally could NOT keep that container full- the guests loved it so much!!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.28-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.28-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.22.28 AM" width="500" height="744" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11333" /></a></p>
<p>For place cards, we opted to give the guests monogrammed beverage glasses [which we've done before]- but with a rustic twist! Tall, modern-style mason jars boasted whimsical striped straws and oversized vinyl monograms. The guests LOVED drinking from these all night long [with multiple refills] &#8211; and it put that signature drink the couple picked to great use!!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.32-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.32-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.22.32 AM" width="496" height="745" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11334" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.25-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.25-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.22.25 AM" width="499" height="748" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11335" /></a></p>
<p>And a quick snap of the couple with them:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/487193_10151680668632137_30124896_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/487193_10151680668632137_30124896_n.jpg" alt="" title="487193_10151680668632137_30124896_n" width="641" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11336" /></a></p>
<p>And just a touch of the cocktail hour detail- patterned mustard linens with small bottle bud vases chock full of color!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.39-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.39-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.22.39 AM" width="499" height="747" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11341" /></a></p>
<p>The reception details were SO fun! Not only did Christine and her mom paint a mini birdhouse for each guest to take home, but we provided them with a mini jar of lavender baking sugar- which complimented the place settings perfectly!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.07-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.07-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.22.07 AM" width="745" height="496" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11337" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.17-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.17-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.22.17 AM" width="747" height="498" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11338" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.21-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.22.21-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.22.21 AM" width="749" height="498" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11339" /></a></p>
<p>Just a quick rundown of the table details:</p>
<p>Amazing textured ivory linens and mustard napkins from <a href="http://linens.latavolalinen.com">La Tavola</a><br />
Pop-Color Turquoise Glass Charger Plates<br />
Natural ribbon wrap with a cute little coral wooden flower detail [that people tied to their wrist as bracelets all night!!]<br />
Mini jars of sugar with custom label<br />
Hand-dyed lace wrapped around modern-style tall votive candles [6 different colors of that lace!!]</p>
<p>And everyone *loved* it all!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/527864_10151680673957137_1290635545_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/527864_10151680673957137_1290635545_n.jpg" alt="" title="527864_10151680673957137_1290635545_n" width="960" height="641" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11340" /></a></p>
<p>I literally CANNOT remember a time where the dance floor was more packed for the entire evening. Since most of the guests were shuttled into the site, the dancing continued until the very very end. And it was fantastic!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/531469_10151680674997137_891074573_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/531469_10151680674997137_891074573_n.jpg" alt="" title="531469_10151680674997137_891074573_n" width="641" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11342" /></a></p>
<p>And of course, a playful cake cutting:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/375584_10151680676292137_1300806865_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/375584_10151680676292137_1300806865_n.jpg" alt="" title="375584_10151680676292137_1300806865_n" width="960" height="641" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11343" /></a></p>
<p>And just a few of my favorite portraits from the day&#8230;.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/182096_10151680671217137_134958679_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/182096_10151680671217137_134958679_n.jpg" alt="" title="182096_10151680671217137_134958679_n" width="641" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11344" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/315324_10151680669392137_947826339_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/315324_10151680669392137_947826339_n.jpg" alt="" title="315324_10151680669392137_947826339_n" width="641" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11345" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/402810_10151680668222137_380733066_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/402810_10151680668222137_380733066_n.jpg" alt="" title="402810_10151680668222137_380733066_n" width="641" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11346" /></a></p>
<p>[Maybe a favorite detail we utilized: Christine really wanted the guests to enter this open space though a "doorway"- so, this is how all the guests entered the ceremony and reception site!! SO gorgeous with simple floral swag detail- and our beverage welcome station was located just to the right of this set up! A real grand entrance for the entire group!!]</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/534384_10150868269736097_2110581945_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/534384_10150868269736097_2110581945_n.jpg" alt="" title="534384_10150868269736097_2110581945_n" width="622" height="921" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11347" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/534527_10151680668432137_1537524544_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/534527_10151680668432137_1537524544_n.jpg" alt="" title="534527_10151680668432137_1537524544_n" width="641" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11348" /></a></p>
<p>And just a quick candid of the gorgeous bride:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.23.03-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-03-at-9.23.03-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2013-01-03 at 9.23.03 AM" width="495" height="746" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11349" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.equinoxphoto.net">Equinox Photo</a> for the magic being captured!</p>
<p>Nick and Christine: you two love each other infectiously!! It&#8217;s truly not every couple that shares friendship and depth like you two do! The years you&#8217;ve spent together so far have rooted your love and commitment in a way that is going to nurture your future. I loved being a part of your day- even if I was a 9 month pregnant beast! The day turned out flawlessly and not only did our TEAM have fun, we got to watch and facilitate all of your guests having fun with and around you as well. You two are fabulous. We are honored and blessed to share in your joy with your marriage! To many, many more years, more celebrations and a bright future!!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Sneak Peek: Dawn and Jack!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now- I can only show so much at the current time. That&#8217;s because we&#8217;re working up a fabulous feature for our lovely Dawn and Jack&#8217;s big day last spring. But, I mean seriously, I am bursting at the seams to at least show a little bit!! Here&#8217;s an overall feel of their big day:

A first [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now- I can only show so much at the current time. That&#8217;s because we&#8217;re working up a fabulous feature for our lovely Dawn and Jack&#8217;s big day last spring. But, I mean seriously, I am <em>bursting</em> at the seams to at least show a little bit!! Here&#8217;s an overall feel of their big day:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/5FA_kXfjOt2YjW47nJAYMC67bpwHEZG8LHCHw7xY95g.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/5FA_kXfjOt2YjW47nJAYMC67bpwHEZG8LHCHw7xY95g.jpeg" alt="" title="5FA_kXfjOt2YjW47nJAYMC67bpwHEZG8LHCHw7xY95g" width="600" height="900" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11313" /></a></p>
<p>A first look in downtown LA [at the Standard Hotel, no less!] led to a walk through the city pre-ceremony&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CQwJTTqSodX2nnI67bzYu-cBTjqtc-UPTMN8acd6PnE.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CQwJTTqSodX2nnI67bzYu-cBTjqtc-UPTMN8acd6PnE.jpeg" alt="" title="CQwJTTqSodX2nnI67bzYu-cBTjqtc-UPTMN8acd6PnE" width="600" height="900" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11314" /></a></p>
<p>Snippets of &#8220;dead&#8221; and wood floral marked their day with lots of character [especially because of their venue: The Museum of Natural History!]</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cuLdkwVQq-TdQMwdZNc6MWttiHCOGOnRqATRDUFb1ms.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cuLdkwVQq-TdQMwdZNc6MWttiHCOGOnRqATRDUFb1ms.jpeg" alt="" title="cuLdkwVQq-TdQMwdZNc6MWttiHCOGOnRqATRDUFb1ms" width="900" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11315" /></a></p>
<p>Freaking FANTASTIC details full of snazzy linens, plexiglass modern details and a mix of the old-and-new that is a serious trademark style of this darling couple!!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/DeixY3PYiGe5Qn9lYnSX00xJoZI1-rOVjRUgeNxMG1k.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/DeixY3PYiGe5Qn9lYnSX00xJoZI1-rOVjRUgeNxMG1k.jpeg" alt="" title="DeixY3PYiGe5Qn9lYnSX00xJoZI1-rOVjRUgeNxMG1k" width="600" height="900" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316" /></a></p>
<p>I go all heart-eyed for these linens. And the frosted plexiglass placemats COMPLETE with place card names in vinyl. And the modern flatware. Can I say more?!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/EW9QWRT9h09YDBMks75D1iBxSA2Lzc8GXjEJLYUxrkU.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/EW9QWRT9h09YDBMks75D1iBxSA2Lzc8GXjEJLYUxrkU.jpeg" alt="" title="EW9QWRT9h09YDBMks75D1iBxSA2Lzc8GXjEJLYUxrkU" width="600" height="900" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11317" /></a></p>
<p>Dawn&#8217;s veil- that she wore only for the ceremony- was a ridiculous cathedral-length of amazingness. Like, seriously. It was SO amazing!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/j3LHl-bUdX7-XpGc9kZSjp7VOfQCi34mhjTWfhbx0lM.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/j3LHl-bUdX7-XpGc9kZSjp7VOfQCi34mhjTWfhbx0lM.jpeg" alt="" title="j3LHl-bUdX7-XpGc9kZSjp7VOfQCi34mhjTWfhbx0lM" width="900" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11318" /></a></p>
<p>And again, I cannot gush enough about how well they tailored their event to their space. Like, <em>perfect</em> for a museum; perfect for them!!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/kM1SXUNQdMiW0fkBTzVxbjz7HiGD7TBFia_PS8be6fg.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/kM1SXUNQdMiW0fkBTzVxbjz7HiGD7TBFia_PS8be6fg.jpeg" alt="" title="kM1SXUNQdMiW0fkBTzVxbjz7HiGD7TBFia_PS8be6fg" width="900" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11319" /></a></p>
<p>Her pop-color lip was my fave, and of course a little snap of her woodsy and dead-inspired bouquet:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/KvWreeyNPxDEbPSwIwot0xqRNraCMOJdYBeht-cO3Ao.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/KvWreeyNPxDEbPSwIwot0xqRNraCMOJdYBeht-cO3Ao.jpeg" alt="" title="KvWreeyNPxDEbPSwIwot0xqRNraCMOJdYBeht-cO3Ao" width="600" height="900" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11320" /></a></p>
<p>One last quirky portrait to set the mood for the rest of your day:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Nwzjzu2Ca6GGpyVfRFX5yj-OhwEziTZ1S5dpXazHLXs.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Nwzjzu2Ca6GGpyVfRFX5yj-OhwEziTZ1S5dpXazHLXs.jpeg" alt="" title="Nwzjzu2Ca6GGpyVfRFX5yj-OhwEziTZ1S5dpXazHLXs" width="600" height="900" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11321" /></a></p>
<p>I love this couple. Like, shout-it-from-the-rooftops love them. It helps that Dawn has been with the team now for a couple of years. Finding interns that the team truly fits with can be tricky at times&#8230; and then, we get people like Dawn. Her and Jack have been a fit since day 1 and it was OUR blessing to be there laboring for them on their big day, as they&#8217;ve done alongside us. I love that only the team know the ins and outs of their big day- but that THEY know the ins and outs of other people&#8217;s. More to come from Dawn and Jack soon, for sure!! Was this enough to get you craving more or WHAT?!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Featured On: Green Wedding Shoes!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What can I say about this day?? I mean, clearly, this was a whopper of a wedding. And to boot, for some of the most excellent people we&#8217;ve ever met [....and their muppet dog, Larry]. When I say &#8220;rush on over to their feature on Green Wedding Shoes&#8220;, I really, really mean it. The bride: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What can I say about this day?? I mean, clearly, this was a whopper of a wedding. And to boot, for some of the most excellent people we&#8217;ve ever met [....and their muppet dog, Larry]. When I say &#8220;rush on over to <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/a-geometric-and-romantic-wedding-pamela-eric/">their feature on Green Wedding Shoes</a>&#8220;, I really, <em>really</em> mean it. The bride: gorgeous and ethereal. The groom: dashing. The dog: a bit of whimsy. The details: out of control. </p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/GWS-Pam.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/GWS-Pam-1024x676.png" alt="" title="GWS Pam" width="1024" height="676" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11310" /></a></p>
<p>Pam and Eric: you trendsetters, you! We love our Levs. That&#8217;s for sure. Reliving this day in the blogosphere has got to be the best part of my week.</p>
<p>Click click click&#8230; just one TINY click away and you&#8217;ll be whisked to their <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/a-geometric-and-romantic-wedding-pamela-eric/">wonderful wedding world</a>!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>This Weekend: Items For Sale!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You guys. We have so so so soooooooo much stuff to sell. These photos are just the tip of the iceberg. So, I&#8217;m really hoping that the crowds come out in full force this Saturday and Sunday between 8am and 3pm. Make it happen, y&#8217;all! And to entice you more&#8230;.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You guys. We have so so so <em>soooooooo</em> much stuff to sell. These photos are just the tip of the iceberg. So, I&#8217;m really hoping that the crowds come out in full force <b>this Saturday and Sunday between 8am and 3pm</b>. Make it happen, y&#8217;all! And to entice you more&#8230;.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/BlueBottlesandBlocks.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/BlueBottlesandBlocks.jpg" alt="" title="BlueBottlesandBlocks" width="700" height="815" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11299" /></a></p>
<p>We&#8217;re selling a huge lot of the turquoise bud bottles from the above shot, as well as taking custom orders for disc plexiglass table numbers [featured in those photos as well]!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Fuchsia-Bead-Candle-Holder.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Fuchsia-Bead-Candle-Holder.jpg" alt="" title="Fuchsia Bead Candle Holder" width="900" height="746" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11300" /></a></p>
<p>And these table numbers will be custom-order-able as well:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" title="photo" width="1024" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11307" /></a></p>
<p>Yep! Thick, plexiglass square chunks [that can boast a number only, or text similar to this] that can stand up on their own for your table numbers!! We have a bunch of fuchsia chunky glitter-coverd votive holders, also! And some hand painted glitter-paint silver votives:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SilverSparkleVotive2.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SilverSparkleVotive2.png" alt="" title="SilverSparkleVotive2" width="856" height="568" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11301" /></a></p>
<p>Also for sale, some blushy pink glass 10&#8243; dinner plates [that we used as chargers and place cards for this event]- and you can see those disc table numbers again:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MilkyBlushPlates.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MilkyBlushPlates.jpg" alt="" title="MilkyBlushPlates" width="826" height="624" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11302" /></a></p>
<p>We&#8217;re selling these two wood columns/pillars as well as the pearl ivory trophy vases on top [my FAVE! we have 3 for sale]&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/TrophyVase.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/TrophyVase.jpg" alt="" title="TrophyVase" width="720" height="978" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11303" /></a></p>
<p>And these exceptionally delicious teal mercury glass votive holders:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/TealMercuryVotives.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/TealMercuryVotives-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" title="TealMercuryVotives" width="1024" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11304" /></a></p>
<p>We&#8217;ll be taking orders for these little beauties also. I love that these cake toppers look like they&#8217;re floating [and they are *perfect* on a top tier with their dainty 4" size]!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/CustomCakeTopper.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/CustomCakeTopper-e1350972175889-764x1024.jpg" alt="" title="CustomCakeTopper" width="764" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11305" /></a></p>
<p>What we <em>don&#8217;t</em> have pictured is TONS of vaseware [random one offs and entire collections], TONS of candles [even a section of used candles that I like to call "luminary candles"- meaning they're ugly but totally use-able and perfect for illuminating your darkened reception path through a paper bag], TONS of votive holders in all sorts of finished and sizes, TONS of ribbon rolls, paper, fabric yards and lots and lots of floral supplies for anyone up to and into the DIY challenge [or any florists!!].</p>
<p>Again- hoping to see some smiling, shining, happy little faces this weekend at the studio. So come on out!</p>
<p><b>In The Now Wedding and Events Studio</b><br />
12951 Main Street<br />
Garden Grove, CA<br />
92840</p>
<p>Parking is ample around the back of the building in the lot, and in front on the street!</p>
<p>Kisses and hugs and rings and things,</p>
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		<title>Designer Swap Meet!</title>
		<link>http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/2012/10/designer-swap-meet-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[That&#8217;s right- the beloved Designer Swap Meet is back [and better than ever]!! On the weekend of October 27th and 28th, a group of your favorite wedding industry pros will be selling some of their fab pieces from past weddings to get your hands on! A collection of us will be joining in on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s right- the beloved Designer Swap Meet is back [and better than ever]!! On the weekend of October 27th and 28th, a group of your favorite wedding industry pros will be selling some of their fab pieces from past weddings to get your hands on! A collection of us will be joining in on the fun [and a list of who's selling will be revealed in the coming days] but I can speak for us at In The Now and say that it&#8217;s one you WON&#8217;T want to miss! From collections of candles and vases, to small fun details and even some &#8220;custom order&#8221; possibilities- we&#8217;re here to take your wedding all the way to WOW! Please be sure to stop by for a purchase, a browse, or even just a chat! We&#8217;d love to see you join in on the fun!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DesignerSwapMeet2012.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DesignerSwapMeet2012.jpg" alt="" title="DesignerSwapMeet2012" width="475" height="796" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11295" /></a></p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Friday Lovely: Peachy Keen!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that soft, subtle palettes are taking over the event world right now. And for good reason! I mean, just try to resist this:

Thanks to One Wed for the delicious exploitation of my heart with this one!! It is the perfect compliment to so many bridal gown styles. And- even if you aren&#8217;t into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows that soft, subtle palettes are taking over the event world right now. And for good reason! I mean, just <em>try</em> to resist this:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/peach-wedding-pretties-for-romantic-weddings-bridal-sash-2__full.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/peach-wedding-pretties-for-romantic-weddings-bridal-sash-2__full.jpeg" alt="" title="peach-wedding-pretties-for-romantic-weddings-bridal-sash-2__full" width="712" height="508" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11285" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.onewed.com/photos/show/peach-wedding-pretties-for-romantic-weddings-bridal-sash-2">One Wed</a> for the delicious exploitation of my heart with this one!! It is the perfect compliment to so many bridal gown styles. And- even if you aren&#8217;t into a pop of color in your bridal white for the ceremony&#8230; spice it up for your reception! I always say: color adds instant personality [which is why we always push our clients to "pop it modern" with their schemes]. You just can&#8217;t go wrong with a touch of floral romance!! I mean.. COME ON! Rhinestone leaves?! Dead.</p>
<p>Have a soft, romantic, love-filled Friday!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Featured On: Style Me Pretty!</title>
		<link>http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/2012/10/featured-on-style-me-pretty-8/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yay! Yay! Yay! This over-the-top sweet, cute, stylish couple partnered with us while planning from afar. And the payoff was amazing [thanks to the talent of one Chenin Boutwell, we have pictures to prove it]!! Which is clearly why it&#8217;s amazingness was featured on Style Me Pretty!

Visit the full feature here [and be sure to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yay! Yay! Yay! This over-the-top sweet, cute, stylish couple partnered with us while planning from afar. And the payoff was amazing [thanks to the talent of one <a href="http://cheninboutwell.com">Chenin Boutwell</a>, we have pictures to prove it]!! Which is clearly why it&#8217;s amazingness was <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2012/10/05/backyard-laguna-beach-wedding-from-chenin-boutwell-photography/#comment-476180">featured on Style Me Pretty</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMPAlissa.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMPAlissa-1024x707.png" alt="" title="SMPAlissa" width="1024" height="707" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11291" /></a></p>
<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2012/10/05/backyard-laguna-beach-wedding-from-chenin-boutwell-photography/#comment-476180">full feature here</a> [and be sure to click the link to see even <em>more</em> wedding goodness!! Alissa and Frankie: you two are just the bee&#8217;s knees!! So glad the whole world has access to see it.</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Friday Lovely: Green Dream!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am a very simple person when it comes to my personal style. I like small, thought-out details. I don&#8217;t over-dress [like ever], I hardly accessorize, and I lean to the casual side with my clothes. But I do LOVE color. Vibrant color. Pop color. Subtle tonal color. So, naturally, this little ditty caught my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am a very simple person when it comes to my personal style. I like small, thought-out details. I don&#8217;t over-dress [like ever], I hardly accessorize, and I lean to the casual side with my clothes. But I do LOVE color. Vibrant color. Pop color. Subtle tonal color. So, naturally, this little ditty caught my eye big time:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Screen-Shot-2012-10-01-at-5.03.19-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Screen-Shot-2012-10-01-at-5.03.19-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2012-10-01 at 5.03.19 PM" width="348" height="501" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11278" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230;..you seem unimpressed. Well, that&#8217;s because I saved the best part for last!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Screen-Shot-2012-10-01-at-5.03.13-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Screen-Shot-2012-10-01-at-5.03.13-PM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2012-10-01 at 5.03.13 PM" width="338" height="497" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11279" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/verdant-virtuoso-dress?utm_source=facebook&#038;utm_medium=cpc&#038;utm_term=facebook_poplit_30-34_verdant&#038;utm_campaign=facebook_books_poplit&#038;utm_content=hgYazLpj%7C">Modcloth</a> for the peep show! Seriously- pair this with a gold clutch and some gold heels and you&#8217;re taking me straight to the emerald city!! This could make a killer rehearsal dinner look; or even [for those that plan so far ahead] an <em>amazing</em> Christmas party frock!</p>
<p>Wear it once and the rest will be green with envy!! Hardy har har, Amanda! ;)</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>A Big Congrats!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congrats to Brandon Wong and Katrina for capturing an award, and capturing our beloved Dawn on her most special of days. We *love* this photo and we&#8217;re glad others do, too!!

[and we love even more how much it highlights those perfect modern toasting flutes, and her glitzy jeweled head piece!!]. Definitely award winning, we&#8217;re so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congrats to <a href="http://www.brandonwongphotography.com">Brandon Wong</a> and Katrina for capturing an award, and capturing our beloved Dawn on her most special of days. We *love* this photo and we&#8217;re glad others do, too!!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/255432_10151061600703915_538501722_n.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/255432_10151061600703915_538501722_n.jpg" alt="" title="255432_10151061600703915_538501722_n" width="905" height="664" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11275" /></a></p>
<p>[and we love even more how much it highlights those perfect modern toasting flutes, and her glitzy jeweled head piece!!]. Definitely award winning, we&#8217;re so thrilled that it&#8217;s making headlines! Congrats to all of you!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Renewed: Chenin + Doug!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Months back, we shared the news that the sweet vow renewal of Chenin and Doug was featured on Wedding Chicks, but we never took a moment to truly highlight the details and give them a pop of light here on OUR blog. And so, the time is now!
Chenin is a superstar in her own right. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Months back, we shared the news that the sweet vow renewal of <a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/2012/05/featured-on-wedding-chicks-6/">Chenin and Doug</a> was featured on <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2012/05/23/anniversary-wedding/">Wedding Chicks</a>, but we never took a moment to truly <em>highlight</em> the details and give them a pop of light here on OUR blog. And so, the time is now!</p>
<p><a href="http://cheninboutwell.com">Chenin</a> is a superstar in her own right. I met her years back when she shot a wedding for a mutual client but we fell out of touch in the industry and reunited about two years ago to collaborate on a <a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/2010/05/featured-on-wedding-chicks-2/">shoot for a workshop</a> she put on. I was incredibly honored [to say the least!] when she asked me to style for her back then&#8230; so, needless to say, I was <em>floored</em> when she inquired late last summer about planning and designing her vow renewal for early spring. Truly- this couple is such a delight to be around! Super fun to plan with, even more fun to just know and observe. Now, onto the goods&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0005.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0005.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0005" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11238" /></a></p>
<p>Chenin&#8217;s style is crazy perfect- if you can&#8217;t tell. Her <a href="http://www.bhldn.com">BHLDN</a> dress was *fab* and just as a bonus, the peach band at the bottom fit perfectly into our subtle perky color scheme! P.S. it&#8217;s always fabulous when the client has an obsession with all things obnoxiously heart-ed as well. Chenin and I just &#8220;get it&#8221;. Hearts = amazing.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0013.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0013.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0013" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11239" /></a></p>
<p>Crazy in love, still, after their 10 years!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0022.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0022.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0022" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11240" /></a></p>
<p>I can&#8217;t brag enough on <a href="http://hughforte.com">Hugh Forte</a>. He knocked these images out of the PARK! The private estate gave us a perfect backdrop&#8230; but, really, a great photographer is crucial to capturing anything in a way that will commit your memories permanently for years to come. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that, 10 years into marriage, Chenin and Doug have produced the *cutest* children. Meet Max and Scout:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0036.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0036.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0036" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11241" /></a></p>
<p>The details of this day were crazy good. I have Chenin to thank for that, mainly- because, since she&#8217;s in the industry, she understands the importance of the small things. Having someone understand where to splurge and where to save can sometimes be a losing battle as a designer&#8230; but Chenin and I just clicked on every detail for this one. From the custom monogrammed lounge pillows [thanks <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com">Amy</a>!]&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0038.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0038.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0038" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11242" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230;to the fun pop-color cloth &#8220;thank you&#8221; cocktail napkins:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0040.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0040.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0040" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11243" /></a></p>
<p>But, more details later!! Since this was a renewal of vows and not an actual &#8220;ceremony&#8221; per se, the couple opted to enjoy cocktails prior to the formalities. They mixed, mingled, and- when ready- cleared a space to commit themselves once again with new words and an old, deep love.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0072.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0072.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0072" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11261" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0039.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0039.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0039" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11244" /></a></p>
<p>They utilized the estate&#8217;s pool and patio area- which had a centrally focused fireplace area [abundant with built-in bench seating] for their main space: ceremony, cocktails, and dancing. The dining lawn was nearby, but truly the celebration had it&#8217;s life in this stone-surrounded space!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0045.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0045.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0045" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11248" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0042.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0042.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0042" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11245" /></a></p>
<p>Natch, we added some fabulous pillows to the already-provided bench seating. Can you say &#8220;gold sequin&#8221;??</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0041.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0041.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0041" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11246" /></a></p>
<p>One of my favorite small details [mimicked more than once since] are these clear plexiglass rod swizzle sticks- with the top dipped in glitter. It&#8217;s such a fun, clean modern detail! And here&#8217;s those cocktail napkins in play [at their specialty whisky/bourbon "tasting bar"- a real man's detail right there!]:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0044.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0044.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0044" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11247" /></a></p>
<p>The tasting bar was located nestled into a garden area with a rocky path [that backed to the stone courtyard]. Since the space was narrow, we tucked the bar underneath a vine-y trellis and we brought in skinny [24"] tall bar tables and barstools to give the space some much needed hangout seating!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0046.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0046.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0046" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11249" /></a></p>
<p>And here&#8217;s a great snap of the true focal point for the evening: our fireplace. This was our ceremony site, our dance floor, and our show stopper! We created a custom monogrammed front panel/mantel that made the space feel just right. Megan from <a href="http://honeyandpoppies.com">Honey and Poppies</a> created a truly magical large wreath that gave the fireplace just enough personality!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0048.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0048.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0048" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11250" /></a></p>
<p>The amount of love in this vow renewal was crazy. The team and I stood toward the back, soaking in their words and heeding their wise love and crying. Seriously touching. And then, once more, sealed with a kiss.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0050.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0050.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0050" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11251" /></a></p>
<p>The dinner space was no less impressive and showed no lack of thought and detail. I&#8217;m serious when I say that this may be one of my favorite designs, ever, to date! Large plexiglass chunky table numbers [5"x7" big!] featured a pale pinky-peach hue. Oversized warm gray candles in two heights just added depth to the space and made it feel more like an intimate dinner party. The floral bursts that <a href="http://honeyandpoppies.com">Megan</a> created fit perfectly between the family-style dining platters the couple wanted [and leveled with wood and gold pedestals]. A custom gold table runner [that ran the length of 6 dining tables!] set the scene and brought the design together [paired with our nubby knit-style eggshell linen from <a href="http://linens.latavolalinen.com/">La Tavola</a>]. And, don&#8217;t even get me started on the place settings! Or, ya know&#8230; do.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0062.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0062.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0062" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11252" /></a></p>
<p>I nearly flipped when Chenin initially had a chat with me about her style: veering toward the masculine, she liked the idea of a muted palette. Less floral, more greens. Gray. Peach tones. Not rustic, but home-y. Warm. We added in small touches of persimmon and just a slight nod to split pea. We kept the ideas modern, clean and classy. But we also kept it real.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0065.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0065.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0065" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11253" /></a></p>
<p>Personalized chop [12"]dinner plates that acted as place cards. Pop color napkins complete with screen printed menu wrap. Sleek modern flatware. It&#8217;s just beyond fabulous.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0063.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0063.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0063" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11254" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0067.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0067.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0067" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11255" /></a></p>
<p>A cute sweets station in lieu of a cake [since, you know, they did that once before].</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0076.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0076.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0076" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11256" /></a></p>
<p>Set up on a desk.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0066.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0066.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0066" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11257" /></a></p>
<p>And, of course- an old fashion photobooth. Like, a legit chemical processed film style black and white photobooth. So amazing.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0069.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0069.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0069" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11258" /></a></p>
<p>With some cute modern pops&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0070.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0070.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0070" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11259" /></a></p>
<p>And as the night rolled on, things just got better and better.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0074.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0074.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0074" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11262" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0078.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0078.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0078" width="550" height="825" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11263" /></a></p>
<p>[those candles glowing on the bar tables are actually painted gold glitter ombre.... and they are perfection].</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0079.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0079.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0079" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11264" /></a></p>
<p>And one last detail to leave you with&#8230; our mantle turned nightfall during the dancing hours. I *loved* their monogram, made by the ever-fab Lori at <a href="http://www.paperandthreadblog.com">Paper and Thread</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0084.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0084.jpg" alt="" title="the_fantastic_family_boutwell_0084" width="550" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11265" /></a></p>
<p>This was our team&#8217;s first vow renewal celebration but I&#8217;m praying it won&#8217;t be our last!! I can&#8217;t think of anything more worth celebrating than marriage success. Marriage is amazingly rewarding, fun, challenging, selfless and incredibly trying at moments. And the success of it truly depends on how much you&#8217;re willing to give, serve, put in, be there, change yourself, be yourself, speak the truth&#8230;. the list goes on. It&#8217;s an incredible honor to be in my own 10th year [!!!!] of marriage and I can only hope to continually establish our love as something to be treasured for years forward. Chenin and Doug: you two are a true inspiration. You&#8217;re the real deal. I&#8217;m so thankful for your place in my life and heart. Beyond words grateful for the time we spent together planning, plotting, laughing, and creating. You two are the <em>best</em>.</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Friday Lovely: Ice Balls</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I realize it&#8217;s a weird title. To be honest, it&#8217;s a semi-weird product. But, for anyone with a love of seamless symmetry, it may very well be a must:

Ice trays for oversized balls of ice. Perfectly round. This is changing my life even more than the square ice cube trays [....which I own, of course]. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I realize it&#8217;s a weird title. To be honest, it&#8217;s a semi-weird product. But, for anyone with a love of seamless symmetry, it may very well be a must:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/78386_A2_Spherical_Ice_Tray_Set.jpg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/78386_A2_Spherical_Ice_Tray_Set.jpg" alt="" title="78386_A2_Spherical_Ice_Tray_Set" width="520" height="520" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11269" /></a></p>
<p>Ice trays for oversized balls of ice. Perfectly round. This is changing my life even more than the square ice cube trays [....which I own, of course]. Naturally, sold at the <a href="https://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Spherical%20Ice%20Tray%20Set_10451_10001_57253_-1_26669_26669_57254">Museum of Modern Art</a>, they are a truly fun touch to any beverage.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-Shot-2012-09-21-at-12.36.59-AM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-Shot-2012-09-21-at-12.36.59-AM.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2012-09-21 at 12.36.59 AM" width="520" height="520" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11270" /></a></p>
<p>Ice balls. Get into it. And moreover- have a wonderful, love-filled Friday that bursts into a love-filled weekend. Spend some time soaking in the warm summer sun for all the days it&#8217;s left [and then we'll all appreciate the cool winter rainy nights together]!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Sneak Peek: Pam and Eric!</title>
		<link>http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/2012/09/sneak-peek-pam-and-eric/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is this bride *not* the most epic gorgeous thing you&#8217;ve ever seen??

AND- this snap of their escort display:

AND- this perfect room shot:

AND- a quick couple pics of the ridiculously perfect invite suite that we pulled together for Pammy&#8230;



AND- well, we really love this couple. I&#8217;m all warm and fuzzy just thinking about their recent early-September [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is this bride *not* the most epic gorgeous thing you&#8217;ve ever seen??</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bride.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bride.png" alt="" title="Bride" width="401" height="601" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11227" /></a></p>
<p>AND- this snap of their escort display:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Escorts.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Escorts.png" alt="" title="Escorts" width="1022" height="683" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11231" /></a></p>
<p>AND- this perfect room shot:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Reception2.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Reception2.png" alt="" title="Reception2" width="1021" height="679" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11232" /></a></p>
<p>AND- a quick couple pics of the ridiculously perfect invite suite that we pulled together for Pammy&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Invite.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Invite.png" alt="" title="Invite" width="1024" height="683" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11228" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Invite2.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Invite2.png" alt="" title="Invite2" width="399" height="599" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11229" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Invite5.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Invite5.png" alt="" title="Invite5" width="398" height="598" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11230" /></a></p>
<p>AND- well, we really love this couple. I&#8217;m all warm and fuzzy just thinking about their recent early-September soiree. Truly, these pictures are memories stamped in time [for the bride and groom, friends and family, and our team alike]!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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		<title>Married: Elysse + Jeff!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carizza</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2012 has been out of this world and each bride and groom has forever captured our hearts. Elysse + Jeff were the PERFECT couple to start our season off. Elysse came to us a week after Jeff proposed (which he so cutely did so on her birthday &#8211; yay!). These lovelies both knew they wanted to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2012 has been out of this world and each bride and groom has forever captured our hearts. Elysse + Jeff were the PERFECT couple to start our season off. Elysse came to us a week after Jeff proposed (which he so cutely did so on her birthday &#8211; yay!). These lovelies both knew they wanted to have a personalized soiree, and they also knew we were the gals to make it happen ;)</p>
<p>Our graphics gal Shannon started out their whole wedding inspiration with some heart fluttering graphics that told their story:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/543347_10101053781704871_99429880_n.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11188" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/543347_10101053781704871_99429880_n.jpeg" alt="" width="400" height="601" /><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11183" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/385657_10101053781849581_1726795392_n.jpeg" alt="" width="400" height="601" /></a></p>
<p>True to their nature, E + J already knew what type of venue they wanted when they came to us, and they got it! The Orange County Great Park Hangar was the perfect setting &#8211; untouched territory by the event world, which gave the unique experience that the couple was looking for, and totally inspired by Jeff&#8217;s aerospace engineer career and Elysse&#8217;s constant travels of the skies.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/156132_10101053783626021_538072319_n.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11182" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/156132_10101053783626021_538072319_n.jpeg" alt="" width="740" height="492" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_1218.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11175" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_1218-681x1024.jpg" alt="" width="681" height="1024" /></a></p>
<p>I could not be more in love with the Hangar space for E + J &#8211; it&#8217;s truly a space that says &#8220;This is SO them,&#8221; which is something we want for EVERY couple.</p>
<p>Designer Rachel brought in wonderful details &#8211; like these LAX sign inspired plexi table numbers (which, naturally, were also airport codes). It makes me smile every time!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_0991.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11171" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_0991-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" /></a><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_0619.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11170" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_0619-1024x681.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="681" /></a><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/389305_10101053786011241_54143594_n.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11184" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/389305_10101053786011241_54143594_n.jpeg" alt="" width="740" height="492" /></a></p>
<p>And yes&#8230;that is a triple ribbon napkin treatment &#8211; a nod to a runway. ADOR-able.</p>
<p>Elysse and Jeff were so organized and on top of things, we almost asked them to join our team! ;) At every meeting, Jeff brought his HUGE 3 ring binder, full of vendor contracts and notes jotted down on engineering computation paper &#8211; it was a nice laugh, and also great to have a couple who knew exactly what they wanted.</p>
<p>I asked Elysse to share a little bit of her experience, since it&#8217;s a very personal experience that is unique to each bride:</p>
<p>From the bride: &#8220;<em>My favorite part of the planning process was hand picking every conceivable detail of the wedding right alongside my husband, truly making it ours. All the gals at In the Now were great resources and to see all the details Jeff and I picked become a reality on the wedding day made us really proud. Seeing the handmade name tags assembled &amp; displayed, the plexiglass + vinyl airport codes,  monogrammed dance floor &#8211; it was so surreal!&#8221;</em></p>
<p>\<a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_1030.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11173" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_1030-1024x681.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="681" /></a><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_1170.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11174" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_1170-1024x681.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="681" /></a></p>
<p>Elysse&#8217;s bridesmaid and extraordinarily talented friend made these amazing letter pressed and hand calligraphed escort cards. Now THAT&#8217;s a baggage tag done right!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_0995.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11201" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_0995-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_0996.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11202" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_0996-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" /></a></p>
<p>And how amazing is this plexiglass monogrammed card box? I&#8217;m pretty sure that I need it&#8230;for life.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/399010_10101053783995281_2128385896_n.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11185" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/399010_10101053783995281_2128385896_n.jpeg" alt="" width="740" height="492" /></a><br />
No event is complete without amazing vendors &#8211; Kimberlyn at 24 Carrots provided the fantastic food (and a stellar late night snack, mini grilled cheese and tomato soup&#8230;.to die for!), Sweet and Saucy Shop topped it off with great desserts, and Wedding 64 photography captured all the moments!</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/576671_10101053788401451_267601010_n.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11189" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/576671_10101053788401451_267601010_n.jpeg" alt="" width="400" height="601" /></a><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-Shot-2012-09-08-at-11.42.27-AM.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11213" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-Shot-2012-09-08-at-11.42.27-AM.png" alt="" width="853" height="648" /></a></p>
<p>And the their very lively wedding guests brought the party (especially the bridesmaid and groomsmen..tearing it up on the dance floor!) Oh and the dance floor&#8230;of course! Seamless with a huge vinyl logo &#8211; what more could you possibly ask for??</p>
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</a><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_1902.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11179" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_1902-1024x681.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="681" /></a></p>
<p>Some advise from Elysse to all current and future brides: <em>Remember that there is always a solution for any problem/issue. </em><em>In the Now has anticipated every potential issue that could happen on your wedding day and can handle anything. You might not even know it happened, because they&#8217;ve already handled it. No joke. </em><em>Definitely prioritize what is most important to you when planning and allocate accordingly, unless you have an unlimited budget (lucky you!).</em></p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/150128_10101053781904471_345975069_n.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11180" src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12JES_WED_2009-1024x681.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="681" /></a><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/150128_10101053781904471_345975069_n.jpeg"></a></p>
<p>Oh dearest Elysse and Jeff, you know we adore you. There&#8217;s no doubt about the depth of the love we all share in our hearts for you and we will be here to be BFF for now and always. We vow to cherish you both, to meet up at Disneyland, to share meals together, and to celebrate your 10 year vow renewal with you. Mahal na mahal.</p>
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		<title>Featured On: Wine Country Weddings!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:43:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The gorgeous wedding of Irene and Aaron went viral thanks to their photographer, Ian Grant. So viral that I haven&#8217;t truly been able to track where all it&#8217;s been featured. But, when Ian announced this evening that Wine Country Weddings not only featured the event, but voted Irene&#8217;s bouquet as their Top Summer Bouquet [actually, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The gorgeous wedding of <a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/2011/08/sneak-peek/">Irene and Aaron</a> went <em>viral</em> thanks to their photographer, <a href="http://www.iangrantphotography.com">Ian Grant</a>. So viral that I haven&#8217;t truly been able to track where all it&#8217;s been featured. But, when Ian announced this evening that <a href="http://winecountryweddingsmagazine.com/real-wedding-an-art-infused-vineyard/">Wine Country Weddings</a> not only featured the event, but voted Irene&#8217;s bouquet as their <a href="http://winecountryweddingsmagazine.com/round-up-summer-bouquets/">Top Summer Bouquet</a> [actually, number 1 in their Top 5!!], I was tickled and thrilled.</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Screen-Shot-2012-08-30-at-10.32.34-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Screen-Shot-2012-08-30-at-10.32.34-PM-1024x816.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2012-08-30 at 10.32.34 PM" width="1024" height="816" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11162" /></a></p>
<p>A couple close-ups from Ian:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/getimage.php_.jpeg"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/getimage.php_.jpeg" alt="" title="getimage.php" width="900" height="746" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11165" /></a></p>
<p>And one more of the feature [biggest picture!!]:</p>
<p><a href="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Screen-Shot-2012-08-30-at-10.32.29-PM.png"><img src="http://inthenowweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Screen-Shot-2012-08-30-at-10.32.29-PM-1024x737.png" alt="" title="Screen Shot 2012-08-30 at 10.32.29 PM" width="1024" height="737" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11163" /></a></p>
<p>So proud of our work and our design work in her big day! We don&#8217;t offer floral design for every client, but when we do, we love to be passionate about it. Her color scheme of hot purple and fuchsia brought a rich, lush feel to the outdoor environment. If you don&#8217;t remember her gorgeous day, rush on over to their <a href="http://winecountryweddingsmagazine.com/real-wedding-an-art-infused-vineyard/">original Wine Country Weddings feature</a> for their simply chic details!</p>
<p>So thrilled. So blessed. So honored!</p>
<p>xoxo,</p>
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