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Murphys California: Rustic Wedding Venue 2013

Posted on March 20, 2012 by silverleafevents

Good morning readers!  Instead of writing about my usual topics on all things wedding, I decided to take this opportunity to let you all in on a little secret.  Silver Leaf Events, here in beautiful Murphys, California, is in the … Continue reading →

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Bridal Fairs: Do They Help, or Are You Just Overwhelmed?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by silverleafevents

Over the years, I have been asked why I do not participate in more bridal fairs?  Well I did at one time.  When we owned Duffys Florist in Murphys, Ca., we participated in the occasional bridal fair, and we quickly … Continue reading →

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Wedding Trends 2012: Creativity Is The New Black

Posted on March 8, 2012 by silverleafevents

I’m always intrigued to learn of the latest and greatest wedding trends in any given year.  2012 is starting out to be a rather eclectic mix of old, new, and everything in between.  Like life in general, when times are … 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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My Favorite Gift Idea of The Week

Posted on February 13, 2012 by silverleafevents

I’ve been writing a lot lately about the basic building blocks of a wedding.  Everything from budget concerns, to the right time to buy flowers…..I’ve been blogging about it, sharing on facebook, talking to random folks on the street and so on. … Continue reading →

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Cooperation or Competition: The Wedding Industry in the New Economy

Posted on June 7, 2011 by silverleafevents

The news reminds us each day about the state of our American economy………all in all….not very promising.  What does all this daily doom and gloom mean for those of us in the wedding industry?  Will being ultra-competitive insure our financial … Continue reading →

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“Bridezilla” or Just Overwhelmed?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by silverleafevents

Television networks are making millions off of the so-called “Bridezilla” phenomenon.  But is it really a fair depiction of the average American bride, or is it just good old fashion marketing? I say……RIDICULOUS! For 11 years I co-owned a florist … Continue reading →

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