Tag Archives: brides

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  Have we as professionals been replaced by everything “DIY”?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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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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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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Vow Renewal Couples, Let’s Hear from You!!!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by silverleafevents

If you’ve been reading my posts, you know that I dedicate most of my blogs to the first time bride. Well today I thought I would write about a wedding topic that doesn’t get as much press…………..the vow renewal!!! I … 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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Time to Plan Your Fall Wedding

Posted on January 16, 2012 by silverleafevents

If you live in California like I do, you’re thinking to yourself…fall?  We haven’t even had winter yet!  In reality we are just 8 months from the beginning of the Fall season, and in the world of wedding planning….that’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Time to Plan Your Fall Wedding

Posted on January 16, 2012 by silverleafevents

If you live in California like I do, you’re thinking to yourself…fall?  We haven’t even had winter yet!  In reality we are just 8 months from the beginning of the Fall season, and in the world of wedding planning….that’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Using Manzanita, Birch, and Curly Willow in Your Wedding Decor

Posted on January 11, 2012 by silverleafevents

It is rare to pick up any wedding publication without seeing various ways in which to incorporate the wonderful textures of manzanita, birch, and curly willow.  Each offers a different look, shape, color and texture that is fitting for any … Continue reading →

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Communication: The Key to a Successful and Stress Free Wedding!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by silverleafevents

Spring is right around the corner which means the wedding season is about to begin in earnest.  If you live in California, you’re probably thinking Spring has already arrived!  We can only hope for this kind of weather for the … Continue reading →

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The Fall Wedding

Posted on June 13, 2011 by silverleafevents

If you’re like me, and live in Northern California, then you know we had the winter that wouldn’t die!  Here it is the middle of June, and we are just now experiencing some nice warm weather!  So many brides who … Continue reading →

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