Category Archives: Wedding Day Planning

The Age of the DIY/Pinterest Bride

Posted on June 13, 2013 by silverleafevents

Are we there?  Have we as professionals been replaced by everything “DIY”?  Is Pinterest the new competition that we both loathe and admire at the same time?  Ladies and gentlemen, it might be time to face the music……or is it? … Continue reading →

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Forest Meadows Golf Course, Murphys Ca

Posted on April 3, 2013 by silverleafevents

Forest Meadows Golf Course, Murphys Ca.

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Wedding Contest!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by silverleafevents

Just a short note today to get my readers ready for our wedding contest starting soon!  The lucky bride who wins our contest at the end of the year will receive complimentary bridal party bouquets from Silver Leaf Events, and … Continue reading →

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Forest Meadows Golf Course, Murphys Ca

Posted on March 15, 2013 by silverleafevents

This is part of the reception area overlooking the 18th green at Forest Meadows Golf Course, Murphys, Ca. Silver Leaf Events of Murphys, Ca., has been asked to be the new event’s coordinator for the course. Forest Meadows is a … Continue reading →

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Holy Guest List Batman, The Cost of Weddings is About to Soar!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by silverleafevents

It is no secret readers, that the cost of gas is about to rise to levels that we Americans have never experienced.  We are also keenly aware that with the rise in fuel costs, comes the rise in cost for … Continue reading →

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The DIY Bride: Should You?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by silverleafevents

As a professional florist, and former shop owner, I have created wedding designs to fit every budget.  In the 1990’s when our shop was doing a very large wedding business, the economy was relatively stable, thus brides on average were … Continue reading →

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Entourage? Do You Need That Many Opinions?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by silverleafevents

I cannot help but laugh when I watch the latest and greatest “reality” shows dedicated to everything wedding.  Like all shows claiming to be real life, in real-time, those that broadcast “everything wedding”, are of course edited, scripted, and sometimes….and … Continue reading →

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What is Your Style?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by silverleafevents

I talked a bit about wedding style earlier last year, and the relationship between the dresses, and the overall “theme” of the wedding.  I advised bride’s to be careful when choosing the bridesmaids dresses, in that she doesn’t create a … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Cake……..When to Cut and Serve?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by silverleafevents

When do we cut the cake?  Oddly enough I get asked this question time and time again.  Actually even as a full-time florist, I would get asked about the timing of that very traditional act.  Cutting a cake…sounds simple enough…….but … Continue reading →

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Ceremony Decor……….How Much do You Really Need?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by silverleafevents

I chat often about where I believe brides should concentrate the larger part of their budgets.  After the dress/dresses and tux’s are chosen,  the venue is rented, the food and drink decided upon, the music selected, there is sometimes not a … Continue reading →

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