Friday, July 3, 2009

Congratulations Kendra and Hank!

Call her the princess next door. Wearing a white R-Mine dress with a bodice bedecked with thousands of crystals, Kendra Wilkinson shimmered down the aisle for her wedding Saturday evening to pro football player Hank Baskett on the front lawn of the Playboy Mansion, sources tell PEOPLE. (Yes, the story is from People, and the photo is from US Magazine!)

After reciting traditional vows before non-denominational minister Chris Robinson, the star of The Girls Next Door spin-off Kendra, had Baskett place a third ring on her wedding finger – to go with her engagement ring and another ring he had given her earlier for their baby on the way. It was so romantic that guests didn't even notice E!'s cameras filming everything for her new show. The ceremony took place before 300 guests, including Wilkinson's Girls Next Door costars Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison – both members of her seven-woman bridal party – along with Baskett's teammates from the Philadelphia Eagles and celebrity guest Jon Lovitz.

After Wilkinson approached L.A.'s Bridal Bar looking for vendors, wedding planner Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events helped arrange a wedding in nearly all white with splashes of lavender.

Lavender and White
Surrounded by white and lavender roses and orchids from L.A. Premier florist, Baskett wore a white tuxedo by Sy Devore with a lavender tie. His groomsmen also had white Devore tuxes, while Wilkinson's white dress was contrasted by her bridesmaids lavender gowns. The bridal party had bouquets of white roses with touches of lavender while the groomsmen wore lavender boutineers.

At the last minute, Wilkinson's dress was let out slightly to
accommodate her pregnancy, and at the altar she had her blond hair in soft curls and half down. Wilkinson was walked down the aisle by her brother Colin, who gave her away, and her mother walked down the aisle with Wilkinson's grandmother. Baskett's brother Randy Curtis served as best man, and the flower girl was Lilly Hart, the daughter of family friend Clinton Hart, who plays for the San Diego Chargers.
Playboy CatererWilkinson's former boyfriend, Hugh Hefner, watched the ceremony from the second row and had the second dance to a song from Casablanca on the pure white dance floor from Tabella Linens of West Hollywood under a tent in the mansion's sprawling back yard. Baskett had the first dance with his new bride, to a tune from George Strait.

At the reception, guests dined on a banquet dinner from Playboy's in-house caterer and a Fantasy Frostings wedding cake with the bride and groom's monograms. The deejay kept everyone dancing until midnight, and not even the hum of distant paparazzi helicopters could spoil the mood. On Sunday, the newlyweds – Wilkinson in a tank top that read "high maintenance bride" – were snapped getting through security at LAX, before hopping a flight to St. Lucia for their nine-day honeymoon.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Personalized Stamped Heart Necklace

Great find today on esty.com. I was searching for jewelry and this was one of the first items that popped up! I think this would be a really great idea for bridesmaids or a loved one, sisters birthday or even as a dog tag! Check out esty for other great finds! If you have a chance also follow their twitter!

The name of the company who created this great find is called Beads In The Belfry.

Description
Personalized stamped heart necklace. It says "Lost My ♥ In Yours" and can be personalized with the date or initials! I have hand sawn a tiny heart out from an even larger sterling silver heart shape. This is to symbolize one losing their heart to the even bigger love of their beloved! Best of all, it's reversible so it's like having two necklaces in one!

TELL ME MORE
Ah amour! Romance! Sigh. Swoon! I came up with this one while thinking about my anniversary. It came, it went, it was wonderful. Thanks for asking!:D One side has a secret message to your beloved and the other side features a hammered texture!This sterling silver heart charm necklace is a perfect way to showcase your love. It makes a great engagement gift, wedding gift or anniversary gift and heck, just a great gift for your significant other! It can be personalized with the couple's initials or the wedding date!

DIMENSIONS
The heart is app. 1" wide and .75" tall and hangs from an 18" length chain.I can adjust the chain length between 14" and 18."

http://www.etsy.com/shop_policy.php?user_id=5316991 for shipping information, return/exchange policy, and more.

Shutterbooth.... When it's done right, it's GREAT!

Jaime and Shaffer decided they wanted to have a photo booth at their May 2009 Wedding at Green Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino so they called on the experts to provide for them. We had the opportunity to work with the company Shutterbooth at a Bridal Show about a year ago and we were not only impressed with their products, but also impressed with the people behind the scene!

ShutterBooth's local ownership in multiple markets has helped create a network of ShutterBooth owners that take pride in what they do. The local owners build off the experience and knowledge of a national brand delivering exceptional service and a unique design. They will meet with you in person and will work with you one-on-one to make sure your event is a success.
ShutterBooth is not your every day photo booth. Several things set us apart -- more so than you would expect!

We understand your community
We focus on you and that begins with having a local owner to meet your needs. We work with you every step of the way and know the people, venues and vendors to add value in delivering the best experience possible. Our experience comes from working not only in your community, but in working in similar communities throughout the United States. Watch for us on a new television wedding series premiering in 2009.We understand how to make your special event a success

We pledge to provide you with the best customer service in the industry. We understand we only have one opportunity to help make your event a success. That's why we work with you on a one-on-one basis to make that happen. We take our role very seriously and will do whatever it takes to add to the experience for you and your guests.

Professional Hosts
ShutterBooth does not employ technicians, instead we provide seasoned, professional hosts who will add to the experience for you and your guests. They interact with each of your closest friends, family and co-workers. ShutterBooth hosts strive to create the most rewarding experience possible for your important guests. Please contact us to discuss how you would like your host to represent you as he or she will be playing an important role. We want you to help us make them perfect at your event.

Elegant Design
The look and feel of ShutterBooth is attractive. We know you have spent time and money creating the perfect atmosphere and we want to compliment your efforts. ShutterBooth is only three feet wide and seven feet long. The most popular option is all black, but you can customize the color to match your decor. All of the equipment is enclosed within the ShutterBooth. ShutterBooth is petite, however it will easily fit 10 to 15 people inside due to its unique design. The best part about the ShutterBooth design is that it can go anywhere. All we need is a flat surface and access to a standard electrical outlet.Extreme high quality photos Only premium inks, glossy photo paper, and high-quality cameras are used. Our photo laboratory quality prints are ready for your guests in about 30 seconds.

Online Gallery
Our online web gallery will allow you to not only view your photos taken in the ShutterBooth within 24 to 72 hours after your event, you may also save, download, purchase or send images to your friends. We regard your gallery with the highest of standards and confidentiality, therefore gallery protection of course is an option we provide. Upon completing your contract please indicate if password protection is desired.Traditional Photo Strip or Photo Grid
ShutterBooth offers you the choice between the traditional four photo strip or 4x6 photo grid. We also offer a six photo 4x6 photo grid.

Unique logo design
ShutterBooth will work with you to custom design your logo. We do more than just adding text. Our in-house graphic designers work with you to create a robust logo fulfilling your unique vision.

Scrapbooks
ShutterBooth scrapbooks are customized for your taste and compliment your colors and logo. The books are prepped before your event allowing your guests and our host to create a beautiful memory for you to take home that evening. We create it for you to cherish forever. When you choose the scrapbook option we print both pictures simultaneously. No cutting is required, allowing your guests to quickly enjoy and continue to mingle. Our scrapbooks and supplies are of the utmost quality. We use post-bound albums, page protectors and all acid-free and archival-quality supplies when putting together your scrapbook. This is a book that needs to last a lifetime and we understand how important it is to you.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Siena Golf Club

One of our favorite venues in Las Vegas is Siena Golf Club. We have married a lot of couples at Siena Golf Club with the incredible assistance of Millie Adams and Chef Dan. Siena is one of the hidden gems of Las Vegas. If you are looking for a beautiful and romantic atmosphere which is also intimate don't look further.... Siena Golf Club is for you!

The Siena Clubhouse is the ideal place for weddings, receptions and large group parties. The Tuscan-style clubhouse includes the festive Siena Bistro, a 2,500 square foot restaurant and bar; meeting space that overlooks Lake Siena; men’s and women’s locker rooms and a beautifully appointed and fully-stocked golf shop.

Siena’s clubhouse also features a private patio with a fireplace and a casual patio which both provide beautiful panoramic views of the Siena Golf Course, Lake Siena and the Las Vegas Strip. Siena's Community Center, with 38,000 square feet of functional space and the Grand Ballroom, serves as the heart and soul of the facility.

With approximately 17,600 square feet, the Grand Ballroom accommodates 500 guests with theatre seating, or 300 guests for special events and weddings. Also featured in the Community Center is a dramatic dome-shaped lobby and lounge that serves as the focal point of this magnificent facility.

To view some photos of weddings we have done at Siena Golf Club CLICK HERE! On a personal note, Justin and I were married at Siena and it was a "PERFECT" night. Siena's staff is first class, their venue is gorgeous and I would not only professionally recommend Siena, but personally also.

2009 Best of North Las Vegas Award

Yesterday we were awarded the 2009 "Best of North Las Vegas" US Commerce Association Award for Wedding Planning! We were thrilled and surprised to have won such a prestigious award! We would like to thank the City of North Las Vegas and everyone who voted for us.

We have been very blessed this year with a lot of awards and recognition within our industry and within the Las Vegas and North Las Vegas communities. We take a lot of pride in planning weddings and making sure every detail is cared for. We look forward to a wonderful rest of 2009 and many more weddings to come.

Here at CLM Weddings, we also understand and recognize that we could not achieve flawless weddings without the strong relationships we have with all of our vendors. Today, we would like to solute you also, thank you for all of your hard work, your dedication and assisting us in achieving success for our clients! Thank you all for everything!