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Monday, February 21, 2011
Vordale Wedding
It was such a pleasure to coordinate the Vordale wedding yesterday (Sunday February 20, 2011) at the Cabrillo Arts Pavillion in Santa Barbara! Karen and Daniel are just the sweetest people and the whole room was just so full of love and support. Photos to come. :)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
I am BOOKED!
Hi friends and followers!
Great news: I am booked through the summer! If you have any friends getting married from september on, please send them my way, I would love to meet with them and see how I can help make their wedding day amazing. Thank you for your continued support, prayers, and encouragement. My business dream is now a reality!
God bless,
Lara
Great news: I am booked through the summer! If you have any friends getting married from september on, please send them my way, I would love to meet with them and see how I can help make their wedding day amazing. Thank you for your continued support, prayers, and encouragement. My business dream is now a reality!
God bless,
Lara
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tarr -McKenna Wedding
Hi followers!
I am so excited to hear that so many of you continue to check my blog! I had no idea i had such a following, so I figure it might be good to write more often...
I was so excited to get this kind message from my last bride Kimberly the other day in regard to her wedding in August 2010. It reads:
"In one word, Lara is impressive. As a highly-organized bride-to-be with my fair share of event planning experience, I was hesitant to turn over the reigns to someone else on my wedding day but I knew that it was essential for us to enjoy the day. There were so many little details that I had worked on for months and I wanted to be sure that they were executed. Lara put me at ease immediately; she is able to command a situation in an unassuming manner, a skill not many possess. She is calm and poised and, even when things seem stressful, she has a smile on her face and a presence that communicates, "don't worry -- I got it!" Not only did she help us set up the day before our wedding, but she also ran our rehearsal to ensure that everyone knew their places for their procession. Our wedding day ran so smoothly and Lara made it look effortless, but we know the truth: there was a lot of hard work that went into making it such a lovely celebration and we owe a large part of our gratitude to her. She went above and beyond our expectations, ensuring that all of the proverbial T's were crossed, and I's dotted. We would recommend Lara in a heartbeat to those in search of a professional, organized, and efficient day-of coordinator."
--Kimberly Tarr & Matthew McKenna
Wow! How amazing. I am so blessed to have so much support and great reviews from my clients! Here are some of my favorite detail shots I got a chance to take at their wedding.
April Pete of April Flowers in San Luis Obispo (http://www.aprilflowersslo.com/April_Flowers/home..html) did an AMAZING job with the flowers at this wedding. She had some herbs on the table with was a unique touch that I just LOVED.
The Cake display was just too fun. there were several different flavors of cake instead of just one and my favorite was the carrot cake with figs on top. The color and texture of the figs was just divine.
The food was amazing too! Pacific Harvest Catering (http://www.pacificharvestcatering.com/) did an amazing job, going above and beyond the call of duty. they made a massize platter on a huge granite stone for cocktail hour. Looked delicious!
YUMMMMMM!
I cant wait to get some pictures from Elisa Ahlin (http://www.ahlinphotography.com/)! I was so excited to find out she was a Cal Poly Alumni! SO FUN!
Hope you find a reason to smile today!
Lara
I am so excited to hear that so many of you continue to check my blog! I had no idea i had such a following, so I figure it might be good to write more often...
I was so excited to get this kind message from my last bride Kimberly the other day in regard to her wedding in August 2010. It reads:
"In one word, Lara is impressive. As a highly-organized bride-to-be with my fair share of event planning experience, I was hesitant to turn over the reigns to someone else on my wedding day but I knew that it was essential for us to enjoy the day. There were so many little details that I had worked on for months and I wanted to be sure that they were executed. Lara put me at ease immediately; she is able to command a situation in an unassuming manner, a skill not many possess. She is calm and poised and, even when things seem stressful, she has a smile on her face and a presence that communicates, "don't worry -- I got it!" Not only did she help us set up the day before our wedding, but she also ran our rehearsal to ensure that everyone knew their places for their procession. Our wedding day ran so smoothly and Lara made it look effortless, but we know the truth: there was a lot of hard work that went into making it such a lovely celebration and we owe a large part of our gratitude to her. She went above and beyond our expectations, ensuring that all of the proverbial T's were crossed, and I's dotted. We would recommend Lara in a heartbeat to those in search of a professional, organized, and efficient day-of coordinator."
--Kimberly Tarr & Matthew McKenna
Wow! How amazing. I am so blessed to have so much support and great reviews from my clients! Here are some of my favorite detail shots I got a chance to take at their wedding.
April Pete of April Flowers in San Luis Obispo (http://www.aprilflowersslo.com/April_Flowers/home..html) did an AMAZING job with the flowers at this wedding. She had some herbs on the table with was a unique touch that I just LOVED.
The Cake display was just too fun. there were several different flavors of cake instead of just one and my favorite was the carrot cake with figs on top. The color and texture of the figs was just divine.
The food was amazing too! Pacific Harvest Catering (http://www.pacificharvestcatering.com/) did an amazing job, going above and beyond the call of duty. they made a massize platter on a huge granite stone for cocktail hour. Looked delicious!
YUMMMMMM!
I cant wait to get some pictures from Elisa Ahlin (http://www.ahlinphotography.com/)! I was so excited to find out she was a Cal Poly Alumni! SO FUN!
Hope you find a reason to smile today!
Lara
Monday, November 8, 2010
Rachel and Seth's Wedding Details
Daniel Lemkuhl ( http://daniellehmkuhlphoto.blogspot.com/ ) is the amazing photographer behind these beautiful pictures of Rachel and Seth's lovely wedding. I love all the sweet simple details. The wedding took place at Santa Margarita Ranch in Santa Margarita, CA.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Cathedral Length Veils... LOVE
Cathedral length veils are BACK, and I am LOVING it! Veil length is something every bride needs to consider when she purchases her dress. While the short net and hair decor is still all the rage, the cathedral length (longest, and often times most expensive option... of course) is making debuts in weddings all over!
Cathedral Length positives and negatives:
Positives: elegant, lengthening (for the body)
Negatives: expensive, high maintenance for photos, may get stepped on (it happens)
Still.. Im in love. not surprising considering I have expensive taste.. but knowing me I will try to find a deal ;)
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Christos!
Holy Guacamole!!!!
I am obsessed with Christos' new line! http://www.christosbridal.com/ I love the simplicity of the designs, and the detail... sigh....im in love. These are almost all on my website.. but I just love them. That is pretty much it. LOVE.
Lara :)
I am obsessed with Christos' new line! http://www.christosbridal.com/ I love the simplicity of the designs, and the detail... sigh....im in love. These are almost all on my website.. but I just love them. That is pretty much it. LOVE.
Lara :)
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Four Weddings on TLC
So if you are any-sort-of into reading my blog about weddings, I think it is fair to assume you have at least HEARD of Four Weddings on TLC. After taking several courses on event planning, and especially after watching that show, it makes me wonder how much brides (and sometimes even planners) forget to consider how the guest experience will be when they choose a venue, a menu, and a DJ. The premise of the show, if you have not seen it, is that four brides attend each others wedding, and rate several aspects of the wedding including dress, venue, food, and overall experience. (for more info here is the link: Four Weddings
They are all different brides from different cultures, with different budgets, and they can't make it so they win because after they give scores they have to rate their favorites from 1-3.
The thing I find most fascinating is that just because a bride spends more money, or has more glamorous decor doesn't always translate to a "better time" for the guests. I saw an episode last night of brides in Texas... who had weddings outdoors in AUGUST.... Hello!! are you kidding me?? If you want to get married outdoors in august (and in Texas) then you should definitely consider providing shade and/or fans for your guest, and if you choose an indoor venue for the reception, choose a venue with AIR CONDITIONING!
I can definitely understand why someone would want to get married outside, there is so much beauty outside, the greenery, the scenery... BEAUTIFUL... heck I would love to get married outside eventually, but half the time the guest is too hot, too cold, there are bugs at cocktail hour, the wind blows of the flowers, etc.
All I am saying is that I hope that the show makes more brides (especially those planning the wedding on their own) consider the common downfalls of a wedding. Cold/ gross food, bad/no dance floor, and venues.
They are all different brides from different cultures, with different budgets, and they can't make it so they win because after they give scores they have to rate their favorites from 1-3.
The thing I find most fascinating is that just because a bride spends more money, or has more glamorous decor doesn't always translate to a "better time" for the guests. I saw an episode last night of brides in Texas... who had weddings outdoors in AUGUST.... Hello!! are you kidding me?? If you want to get married outdoors in august (and in Texas) then you should definitely consider providing shade and/or fans for your guest, and if you choose an indoor venue for the reception, choose a venue with AIR CONDITIONING!
I can definitely understand why someone would want to get married outside, there is so much beauty outside, the greenery, the scenery... BEAUTIFUL... heck I would love to get married outside eventually, but half the time the guest is too hot, too cold, there are bugs at cocktail hour, the wind blows of the flowers, etc.
All I am saying is that I hope that the show makes more brides (especially those planning the wedding on their own) consider the common downfalls of a wedding. Cold/ gross food, bad/no dance floor, and venues.
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