A Carnival Themed 1st Birthday!
 What fun! Miss Kaitlyn turned One Year Old in February, and I was asked to be a part of the planning. Such a lucky girl. The theme was old-fashion midway or carnival.  The party was held at Granite Bay Golf Club, where we brought in a carnival tent and six old-timey wooden games. Many children got into the action, as did a few parents. I retained the services of Sierra College cheerleaders who helped the kids with the games, passed out the prizes, and also worked with little ones at the arts and craft table.   Carnival food was served - tray passed mini hamburgers and vegie sticks in ranch dip (the vegies were an attempt to be somewhat healthy since the buffet included corn dogs, mac & cheese, mozzarella sticks and four styles of French fries) Lordy, Lordy!  I love the cake, in the perfect theme. This cake was served to the guests, while little Kaitlyn got her own mini-cake.   And what carnival doesn't serve popcorn? We set up 5 containers each containing a different flavor. Believe it or not, the favorite might have been the cheddar cheese flavor!  Cute table centerpieces - simple and perfect for the kids to enjoy.  The cheerleaders were a big hit! Here they are in front of a giant popcorn box (filled with balloons at the top) and holding the birthday girl.  Each child who played the carnival games received tons of prizes and stuffed the winnings into their own box.  Happy, Happy Birthday Kaitlyn. Be sure to have mommy and daddy contact me for all your birthday parties! Labels: Granite Bay Golf Club, Granite Bay Wedding Planner, Sacramento Wedding and Event Planners
 Wish Upon a Wedding is composed of a group of giving, generous wedding professionals who have formed a non-profit wedding wish granting organization, producing weddings and civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing terminal illness. Their message is that two people in love should never be denied the chance to marry their soul mater, even if they only have months (or weeks) to live. This is National Awareneses Week to get the word out to those in need; there are Wish Granters waiting to help couples to realize their wedding dream. Applicants can sign up here.Labels: Charitable Organization, Sacramento Wedding Consultants, Wish Upon a Wedding
Granite Bay Golf Club Bridal Open House
Let Them Eat Cake!
And more on the cake subject... (pardon that the photos below were taken with my little digital camera) I recently attended a wonderful event called Let Them Eat Cake - a delightful Marie Antoinette/French inspired afternoon at Antiquite Maison Privee in mid-town Sacramento. Kristine Smith of Wish Bridal organized the event - wonderful concept!  Brides sipped glasses of champagne and walked around the cakes on display and then judged the magnificent, unique designs of several bakeries. The masterpiece above was created by Sugar and Spice Specialty Desserts.  The above is the fun top of the elegant cake by The Sweetest Things bakery.  The elaborate design above was by Village Cake Shoppe... such detail!  The attendees selected this awesome cake created by River City Cake Co. as the winner for overall design concept. Congrats Tanya and staff!  The stunning cake on the left was by Sweet Cakes by Rebecca and again, on the right is by Sugar and Spice. I'm sorry that I missed photographing a lovely creation by Shelton's Wedding Cake Designs.  Pastry Heaven showcased this fun design.  Each bakery displayed even more beautiful creations at their individual tables, and offered samples to taste. The sweetness in the room was very evident! So yummy. And the guests went crazy over all the small bites and individual desserts that Carissa of Sugar and Spice was offering. I had a huge need to eat French Fries after the event! Labels: Antiquite Maison Privee, Calligraphy Cakes, Sacramento Wedding Planner, Sugar and Spice
Calligraphy Cakes
I've been holding onto this sweet picture from a Martha Stewart Wedding magazine of a couple of years ago (even wedding planners rip through magazines and save specific pictures). I so want a bride of mine to consider a Calligraphy Cake! Naturally, your baker has to have a talent at writing out the meaningful, romantic words, but I also understand there are "transfer sheets" that bakers can obtain. Talk to your pastry chef or favorite bakery and see if they can create a look similar. And, you can come up with your own words - love, hope, faith, charity are a few more. Labels: Calligraphy Cakes, Martha Stewart Weddings, Sacramento Event Planner
Dream Wedding Show Television Commercial
 The Dream Wedding Show will be held in Sacramento, CA on February 28, 2010. Footage of one of my beautiful clients was included in a 30 second commercial spot to be aired on cable and the local television stations promoting the upcoming show. Very fun! Click the link here to view the commercial. Thanks Ryan, of Heritage Video, for selecting this gorgeous Napa Valley wedding of Sara and Kyle. Not only are you a great wedding videographer, but you do a mighty fine commercial, too!! Labels: Amy Squires Photography, Dream Wedding Show, Heritage Video, Napa Valley weddings, Sacramento Wedding Planner
A twist to the ceremonial "alter"
-781139.jpg) Rather than the expected wedding arch to frame the ceremonial alter, consider setting up a simple banquet table (4' or 6') and cover it in a beautiful linen, and then add one stunning floral arrangement. Other items can be added to the table, such as a Unity Candle, vessels for a Sand Ceremony, Honorarium Candle, a Bible, or a chalis for a private communion. This is a simple but impacting design. This wedding was held at Avio Vineyards in Amador County. Having the alter table designed like this did not block the stunning views of the vineyards and distant hillside. Photo by Ryan J. Lane.Labels: Alter, Avio Vineyards, Sacramento Wedding Planner
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What fun! Miss Kaitlyn turned One Year Old in February, and I was asked to be a part of the planning. Such a lucky girl. The theme was old-fashion midway or carnival.
The party was held at Granite Bay Golf Club, where we brought in a carnival tent and six old-timey wooden games. Many children got into the action, as did a few parents. I retained the services of Sierra College cheerleaders who helped the kids with the games, passed out the prizes, and also worked with little ones at the arts and craft table.
I love the cake, in the perfect theme. This cake was served to the guests, while little Kaitlyn got her own mini-cake.
Cute table centerpieces - simple and perfect for the kids to enjoy.
The cheerleaders were a big hit! Here they are in front of a giant popcorn box (filled with balloons at the top) and holding the birthday girl.
Each child who played the carnival games received tons of prizes and stuffed the winnings into their own box.
Happy, Happy Birthday Kaitlyn. Be sure to have mommy and daddy contact me for all your birthday parties! 
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