FAB FIND - Bridal shower napkin ring

I saw these fun napkin rings on Oriental Trading.com and thought they were fun. First, they could be used at a bridal shower as napkin rings. Then, one could become a fun Christmas ornament as a reminder of these special times.

Leila and Jamison

Leila and Jamison got married on March 28 in Clayton, CA. I was lucky to work at this unique, family-run event. I was one of the few professional vendors working the wedding. It was neat to see so many family members pull together and invest in their celebration. I also got the opportunity to bring Maria of La Hermosa Events along. Leila proved that a beautiful wedding is possible on a budget.

She DIY'd her unity candle.

She used a really neat guestbook. It is a modern take on the signature mat frame. Guests etched their signature into the silver frame that will soon hold their wedding picture. The signatures are there in a far more subtle way.

During the reception, her step-father had a very unique toast. He made a large mystery box filled with various meaningful jokes to wish them happiness through the years. This was one of the first things that he pulled out of the box. Dave is Leila's father who generously paid for most of the wedding.

Here is her adorable daughter as flower girl!

I am positive, based on the joy that I saw, that they will have many years together as a happy family! Thank you, Leila, for letting me a part of your day!

All photos in this post are provided courtesy of KitMac Photography. You can reach her at kitmac.photography@gmail.com

My Best Friend's Wedding

I had the wonderful opportunity to be maid of honor in my friend Jessie's wedding two weeks ago. It was one of the most fun weddings that I have ever attended. Her wedding took place in Albuquerque, NM at the beautiful Prairie Star. My husband and I at the wedding. This was the incredible view when they got married:

Their first dance was marked by the bridal party flanking them. At a particular moment in the song, we raised our given lighters. It was a good moment.

I really liked the personal touch of using black and white photos of them on the tables as decorations. It was nice to visit all the tables and see the pictures.

They borrowed her step father's Mercedes for the evening. He added a special touch as a final surprise for the night. What a beautiful bride! Thanks for letting me be a part of your celebration!