Soolip Wedding Show - Sunday, February 26th @ The Bently Reserve, SF

I don't go to too many bridal shows, but I love everything about what Wanda Wen has created for the Soolip wedding event. It's whimsical, it's modern and speaks to today's fashion forward and creative brides. Though most of the vendors are from Southern California, and I like to refer my own network of local vendors to my clients, it's always an experience and a source of great inspiration and artistic energy.

The event always produces a fashion show of the hottest top designer dresses provided by Marina Morrison and has some great breakout sessions on wedding planning topics. So if you're a bride that's into fashion and sophistication, and is looking to get some help around etiquette and design, you're in for a treat.

For tickets, please visit the event page here. To receive $10 off the admission price, enter the word "planner" into the discount code field.

Enluce Photography Featured Photography Team
My friends and industry colleagues, Gina and Dana from Enluce Photography, will be Soolip's featured local photography team. If you are unfamiliar with these amazingly talented ladies, please take a look at the wedding we did last September together at Vintage Estates in Yountville (oh, they also shot actress Mariska Hargitay's wedding too - not trying to name drop at all or anything). I couldn't be more excited to work them again for another client's wedding later this November at The Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco's historic Merchant's Exchange Building.

I hope to see you all this coming Sunday! Enjoy and happy planning.

It's All About the Details - Bridal Shower Drinks & Accessories

It's spring time with only a few months left before your big day. What does that mean? It's means bridal showers galore! On average, most brides have at least two bridal showers which means lots of colorful dresses, lunching and presents.

As the star of the show, why not ask the shower host to really help step up the party style with some fun details? After all, wedding celebration style is all about the unique details that should reflect the taste of the bride.

Try a couple of my favorite spring time party details and recipes that are perfect for any bridal shower:

Floral ice cubes 
Floral ice cubes are super simple and require nothing more than an ice tray, water, your favorite small blossoms and some imagination. They make a nice garnish for any cocktail and can really spruce up some soda water. Go crazy on different combination that match any color scheme. I love mint and raspberries, organic Pansies or Spray Roses, thinly sliced Lime or Lemon, and Lavender.

Directions:

1) Cut small, colourful flowers from your garden. Some types you might select are: pansies, violas, wallflowers, lobelia, and miniature roses. For larger flowers, simply use the petals instead of the whole flower. You can also use flowers from fresh herbs. 

2) Fill an ice cube tray half full of water. Place the tray in the freezer until the water freezes. 

3) Remove the tray from the freezer and place one flower or several petals in each of the individual ice cube cups. Top off with enough water to cover the blossoms.

4) Return the flower-filled ice cube trays to the freezer until the cubes are frozen. Remove the cubes from the trays and either store in the freezer in zip lock bags or use in beverages straight away.

Custom Drink Straws with Tags 

These super cute straws not only help determine who's drink is left on the table, but also adds simple style to to any cocktail. Tags can be custom ordered to say anything your heart's desire. 

Find endless options of these great little accessories PLUS more on Esty.com.

Floral Inspired Bridal Shower Cocktails:

Violet Vermouth

Combine 1 ounce Violet Liquor, such as Creme Yyvette and one ounce dry Vermouth. Pour in an ice filled glass and serve with an edible flower.

Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

Pour 1 ounce of Raspberry liquor (Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur) into 6 ounces of Rose Champagne or Sparkling Wine in a flute. Drop a few Raspberries in for garnish. 

Enjoy!

Happy Planning!