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I couldn't resist posting these beautiful detail of Kenny and Nhi's wedding! Click here to see the full post!

Perfect Pair Inspiration: Caroline & Jeff

I just love their story! Great wedding shot by Fred Egan.

Wow. That's all I have to say about that.

How did you two meet? This is going to sound weird, but we met in 1997 online in an AOL Dallas chatroom. lol. (This was back when online chatting was really new and popular.) We were actually supposed to have been set up in 10th grade, but it just never happened then we randomly met online after our senior year of high school, and traded pictures...then met up. You know, stuff that parents these days should really be watching out for!
How long have you been together? We've known each other for 10 years, been together for 8 1/2 years.
How did you get engaged? He proposed to me at The Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood in June of 2005. He told me we were going to meet a friend of his from out-of-town who was staying at The Mondrian. When we got there, we went up to the "friend's" room and my husband had the key (which for some reason, didn't appear strange to me), and he opened the door. My mouth dropped. I just knew what was coming next. :) The room was filled with lit candles, roses, rose petals and a spectacular view of Los Angeles. Then he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. It was awesome...
What is your favorite thing about each other? Can I list 3 things? lol. He's funny, smart and responsible. He's at work right now, but i'll ask him what his favorite thing about me is when he gets home.
How or when was it that you knew you were in love with each other? Considering the fact that we've been together for 8 years, we went through a lot of changes in our lives. The important thing was that we went through these changes together.
What was the first thing you picked out or decided after you got engaged? I met with a floral designer in October 2006 in Dallas, who then introduced me to my event planner, Rebecca Hackl. I actually ended up using a different floral designer, The Garden Gate.
The hardest part about planning your wedding? Planning a wedding in Dallas, from Los Angeles. Also, the fact that our venue (The Ritz-Carlton) was still under major construction, it was hard for me to really envision what I wanted, as far as my reception went. And usually, if you don't know what your venue is going to look like, it's hard to decide what you want your invitations to look like or even your wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses. These things all set the mood for the reception. We did two or three walk-throughs of the Ritz's ballroom in hard-hats throughout our wedding planning process.
Your favorite thing about your wedding? Blinging out my Christian Louboutin wedding shoes and my invitations from Soolip! Do to getting several questions and comments about where I got my shoes, I am actually accepting "blinging" requests now. You can bling me at: BlingDreams@gmail.com. :)
Where and how did you pick out your wedding dress? Who was with you? This is one tricky. I actually ended up kind of buying two wedding dresses. The first one was in Dallas. I was with my planner, who had referred me to this place. I guess I should have taken my time with this big decision, but I was just so excited. I put down half the deposit ($3k) for a Carolina Herrera gown and veil that no one had yet, but then a day later and back in LA, I realized it wasn't really what I was looking for. So, I basically ended up with a $3k veil, if you want to look at it that way. I finally went to the Monique Lhuillier boutique in Beverly Hills, and told them about my whole fiasco with the boutique in Dallas and they assured me that I could have a fitted gown done in time for my wedding. I ended up choosing a gown ensemble that I had saved on my computer since 2005. It was a Monique Lhuillier bustier and A-line skirt with a satin sash. So, my advice is to always go with your first instincts.
Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue items? I guess I kind of forgot about this part of the wedding tradition. Ha. Something New: Just about everything. Lol. Something Borrowed: I wore my sister's earrings and bracelet from her wedding.
Any traditions in your family you followed/used? We had the traditional Vietnamese "tea ceremonies" at both the bride and groom's homes. So, I felt bad for my bridal party and photographers (Fred Egan, Jenae Tankersley and Kyle Barnes). They had to wake up at 4:30am, and we had to be ready by 9am for the ceremony to begin. I can safely say that we had a 24 hour wedding day because the reception didn't end until 2am and still later for others.
Did you have a theme for your wedding? I guess it was mostly traditional with a touch of young and modern (but please don't use the word "contemporary").
Colors used? Light Mauves, Peaches, cremes, whites (natural colors)
How did you choose the rings? We chose them together. We figured, we'd been together for so long, so we might as well get something that we both know we'll like. My husband has a the "Love" ring from Cartier, and I have a Tacori ring setting from BBB.
In one word, your day was...perfect.
Favorite moment in the whole day? Our "First Dance"
What was the "first dance" song? "You're Still the One" - sung by my cousin, Lele (She sang it beautifully!)
Where was the honeymoon? We didn't really have time to take one. Right after our wedding, we flew back to LA and started packing our stuff up to move back to Dallas. We did take a trip to Cabo in May, if that counts! :)

Perfect Pair Inspiration: Karrie & Brian

This is the cutest wedding ever. Karrie made all the paper work! She has her own site and now works with her sister in law at Posh-Paperie! The photographer was the oh-so-amazing Amy Squires.

How did you two meet? We met at a Wedding, I was the guest book attendant, and I asked him to sign the book. We spoke briefly, then he asked me out on a date later that week!!!
How long have you been together? Now, we have been together for 2 and a half years!
How did you get engaged? Brian had a limo pick me up, and it took me to the Hotel Del Coronado. He was there all dressed up, and had a blanket out on the sand (the hotel is on the beach) covered in rose petals.. he popped the question in the most beautiful place ever!!!
What is your favorite thing about each other? we are both quirky.. so we admire that about each other, and try to get the other one laughing!!
How or when was it that you knew you were in love with each other? 3rd date.. He was such a gentleman! I thought "if this guy is for real.. i am in!!"
What was the first thing you picked out or decided after you got engaged? colors!!!!
The hardest part about planning your wedding? I am a designer so my taste changes all the time!!! But I decided and stuck to it!
Your favorite thing about your wedding? the actual day.. after all that planning.. just enjoying it :)
Where and how did you pick out your wedding dress? Who was with you? my sister.. my mom. my ma in la, and my sister in law.they all voted on it.. so i said.. they ALL must know what looks good!
Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue items? What were they? no.. too bad.
Did you have a theme for your wedding? shilouettes.. i did them through out the big day. a shilouette cutter, all over the paper products, and of course.. shilouette cookies!
Colors used? grey and green
How did you choose the rings? HE DID!!!
In one word, your day was...? PERFECT.
Favorite moment in the whole day? when my mom and I stood at the reception at the very end... and decided it was a success!!!
What was the "first dance" song? Michael Buble.. "everything"
Where was the honeymoon?! french Riviera!

A new blog in town!

This is my first step in becoming a wedding planner. Funny huh?

I'm 16 years old and I know exactly what occupation I want to pursue in the future. I've known for years. I've Tivoed wedding shows, subscribed to different magazines, read a million wedding blogs, planned my non existing wedding at least 80 times, and have continually browsed through wedding gowns. Of course, none of these things mean I should be a wedding planner or have what it takes to be one. I haven't graduated high school for one, or even been accepted into a college yet. I haven't taken event planning classes, or business management and financial classes. I haven't read any books about owning a business. I haven't planned a real wedding. I still have yet to meet a wedding planner. But here's the thing; I know what I have to do and what it will take to be a wedding planner. I know the preparation I need to go through; the experience I need to get under my sleeve. I know I have what it takes.

This is a nice little home for my thoughts and ideas. I hope to help somebody on their special day or possibly give them a great idea to make their wedding unique.