THE BRIDE'S CAFE

Bouquet Style

Hi Guys...I hope everyone had a lovely holiday...I've missed you all.....I thought it would be fun to feature a few of my favorite bouquets from the gorgeous weddings featured on TBC...I think the bride's bouquet truly shows "her style"......so let me know which one of these lovelies best describes "your style"....Enjoy!!

 

CONTESTANT #1....image courtesy of Eleise Theuer!

 

CONTESTANT #2....image courtesy of Victor Sizemore!

 

CONTESTANT #3....image courtesy of Amy Squires!

 

CONTESTANT #4...image courtesy of Beth Beljon!

 

CONTESTANTS #5...image courtesy of Marie Labbancz!

 

CONTESTANT #6....image courtesy of Melanie Nashan!

CONTESTANT #7....image courtesy of Jeff Tisman!

 

CONTESTANT #8....image courtesy of East Hill Photo!

 

CONTESTANT #9....image courtesy of Leigh Miller!

 

CONTESTANT #10...image courtesy of Tec Petaja!

 

CONTESTANT #11....image courtesy of Stephanie Williams !

Ultimate Wedding Giveaway Update!

Hi Guys....Only 4 days left to enter the Ultimate Wedding Giveaway !!!!...we have received so many wonderful submissions and I want to thank you all for participating!  Congratulations to all of the couples that got engaged over the holidays...so please don't delay...enter and you might just win this great wedding package from a host of awesome wedding vendors!

I wanted to come on today to give you an update on the AMAZING vendors that will make the winning couple's wedding a "dream come true"....the vendors are:  Janie Medley of JMFlora Design ....Eleise Theuer of Eleise Theuer Photography....Maria Cooke of Ritzy Bee Events.....William Gaff of humanstory.....AND....Kristin Shortt of I Do Originals.....Rene Maleski of Magnet Street Weddings. 

Kristin is giving our lucky couple a personalized aisle runner for their ceremony site or they can receive a custom table runner for their head table or cake table at the reception.  Renee is  offering our winning couple....200 custom invitations - complete with 200 enclosure cards...envelopes...200 labels and seals and 200 RSVPS!!  OH MY GOSH...this is so AMAZING....I want to thank all of the wonderful vendors for donating their time and services...I am truly touched by your generosity!

Okay...so let's recap...here is the list of what the winning couple will receive:

1. Flowers
2. Photography
3. Wedding Day Coordination
4. Wedding Documentary
5. Personalized Aisle Runner or Custom Table Runner for Head Table or Cake Table
6. 200 Custom Invitations/RSVPS/Enclosure Cards/Envelopes/Labels & Seals

You have until midnight, December 31, 2008 to enter and the lucky couple will be announced on January 26, 2009!

"Happy Holidays To You"

On this beautiful Christmas Eve, I want to wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday season.  I hope you all will enjoy this time with your family and friends and let us not forget the "reason for the season"...I want to give a special thanks to my beautiful friend, Elizabeth Messina  for sharing her gorgeous work with us today...our "holiday card" to you...so beautiful for the season...xoxox!

"Love Endures"

Today's feature is extra special to me for it is about the love that has endured for fifty-eight years between Margot & Carlos Amador....special to me because they are the parents of my wonderful friend, Rocio.  Rocio is such a beautiful person...she has the "biggest heart" and she is truly a sweetheart!!  Sometimes at work (oh..yes, we work together at my full-time job) I hear her on the phone with her parents and I can't help but smile and I think about my mom and dad....you see I lost my parents thirteen years ago and there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about them.  When Rocio showed me the photos of her parents on their wedding day, I knew I wanted to share them with you...how special for all of us during this wonderful time of the year...thanks Rocio...xoxo!! 

 

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Amador....I love this image of them...reminds me of a "Hollywood" couple...they are truly a beautiful couple...both born and raised in South America and moved to the United States with their children in 1975.  Mrs. Amador tells us that "patience" is the key to their  fifty-eight years of togetherness...how sweet!

 

 

 

And this is our handsome couple today....aren't they the cutest...I can't wait to meet them and that's Rocio...this image was taken over the Thanksgiving holiday....I think Rocio looks just like her mom....thanks Rocio for sharing the images with us today...this is so very sweet of you...and a huge thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Amador.....Feliz Navida con amor!!

"Best Proposal" Giveaway!

 

The beautiful ladies at Weddings Unveiled Magazine  (one of my favorite wedding publications)  are running a wonderful contest just in time for all of you that will be getting engaged over the holiday season.....aka..."popping-the-question" season!  So hurry over to their blog to find out all the details on how you can win a great gift certificate for the best proposal story...I can't wait to read all the stories you have to share!!

I "Heart" Kate Headley!

Happy Friday Guys...what's on for the weekend....I'll be doing the usual...WORKING!!!...which I love and I'm really excited about tomorrow because I am doing a photo shoot of my work with the incredibly talented and oh-so-sweet....Kate Headley.  I LOVE Kate's work...and I can't wait to see what she's going to come up with at the shoot on tomorrow....so tonight I'll be making several little floral lovelies...I wish you could see all the beautiful flowers...OMG...GORGEOUS!!!  So to hold you over until after Kate and I make "floral magic" on tomorrow....I want you to enjoy (a "TBC repeat") of Kate's "day after shoot" with Sonya & Janssen...and please make sure you check out Kate's site...she has a gorgeous photo shoot she did with her sister...it's AWESOME.....have a wonderful weekend and Kate I'll see you on tomorrow....xoxoxo!!!!

 

Sonya & Janssen: The Day After Shoot

Welcome back to Part 2 of Sonya & Jannsen's beautiful wedding story....up next is their "Day After Shoot".....what a great idea and how fun...Sonya didn't want to do the "trash the dress" so their photographer....the amazingly talented Kate Headley of Kate Headley Photography, met them in Old Town Alexandria, VA....AND...Oh My Gosh....check out the incredible shots that Kate took...you are going to love them...Enjoy!

 

Sonya & Janssen...they are the cutest couple and I love Sonya's sweater (I think it's J.Crew)  a perfect color match with the bicycle!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Kate, thank you for sharing Sonya & Janssen's wedding story with us...the images are truly amazing and I love the "Day After Shoot"...I look forward to your next visit and thanks to Sonya & Janssen...we wish you a lifetime of happiness and joy!

Real Texas Wedding: Kasie & Jim

I'm excited to introduce you to the amazingly talented and oh-so-sweet....Jill Higgins.  Jill's work is absolutely STUNNING!...She sent me the beautiful wedding of Kasie & Jim....they are truly a beautiful couple and Jill captured their story so beautifully...Enjoy!!

 

Our Texas couple...Kasie & Jim!

 

Jill shared that Kasie & Jim didn't want to see each other before the ceremony but they wanted a picture of them holding hands before the ceremony started...how cute!

 

 

Check out Kasie's shoes...how cute are these!

 

Don't you love this image of Kasie...she's a beautiful bride!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out Jim and the guys....all GQ in their Ed Hardy shoes!

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Thanks Jill for stopping by the cafe today and sharing Kasie & Jim's beautiful celebration with us...check out Jill's site to see more of her beautiful work....and congrats to Kasie & Jim!

The Mindy Weiss for Two's Company Collection

Happy Wednesday.....I'm so excited to share with you the wonderful collection of new products from The Mindy Weiss for Two's Company Collection...as I'm sure you all know....Mindy is one of the most sought after Event Planners and lifestyle experts and she is often referred to as the "celebrity wedding planner".  Mindy stopped by the cafe when she launched the WEDDING BOOK, how excited we all were for Mindy and guys be prepared to be just as excited and thrilled with the launch of Mindy's sixteen new products. 

 

Mindy's product line is simply wonderful...all so charming and elegant and they all have that "special something" to make planning your day and after, truly unforgettable. Well....in true Mindy Weiss style....she sent over four of her favorites to share with us today:

The Groom Survival Kit...."I Do" Rhinestone Shoe Applique.....May the Honeymoon Last Forever! Travel Journal........"Have a Charmed Life!" Bracelet with 8 Add on Charms

Suggested retail price totaling over $125.00 for the four pieces!  It's hard for me to choose a favorite....SO...head over to Mindy's E Store and check out all of  her signature products....then leave a comment here at TBC and let me know your favorite.....AND....two lucky TBC readers will receive a set of the four items mentioned above....you have until Sunday, 12/21 to enter...winners will be announced on Tuesday morning, 12/23....Thanks Mindy and Michele for stopping by the cafe today and sharing all the wonderful products from Mindy's beautiful line!

Real Wedding: Jacque & Dane

Welcome back to Part 2 of our feature with Leo Patrone.  If you are just joining us...make sure you check out TBC's earlier feature with Leo.  Leo is sharing the beautiful wedding of Jacque & Dane with us....their wedding is also filled with style...elegance....and grace.  Enjoy!!

 

Our handsome couple...Jacque & Dane!

 

 

What a cutephoto of Jacque and the ladies...love the black dresses!

 

 

 

Jacque is such a stunning bride...loving the dress!

 

 

This is one of my favorite images!

  

 

 

  

Leo...it was truly a pleasure to have you visit with us today...your work is simply beautiful and we look forward to your next visit....guys make sure you check out Leo's site for more gorgeous "eye candy"!  Also thanks to Jacque and Dane...we wish all the happiness and joy to you!