This Mornings Harvest

Its Ironic that the busiest time of year for me is also the best time to be in the garden. I have to say that I've kinda neglected my growing crop over the last two months, but even with that said I still managed a healthy reap for dinner tonight. Maybe spicy green beans with a tomato and garlic saute (?).

Preview from last weekend

Two beautiful weddings ... more goodness from both of these to come, I promise!


-Paul

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something GREEN!

Here's a little inspiration for those of you who like vintage style and also want an eco-conscious wedding!

Imagine finding a dress that has meaning and beauty from another time. A dress your grandmother may have wanted but couldn't afford. You try it on and suddenly become Audrey Hepburn, all a while saving the world by recycling some fabric and breathing life back into a forgotten gem.

I know Vera Wang's awesome and you really love that one Maggie Sottero, but how cool would it be to wear vintage Dior!

Check out these sites to see what is out there! If not a recycled dress, perhaps some vintage pearls, or something else green! :)

xoxo ~Leanne


http://www.recycledbride.com/

http://www.thefrock.com/bridal_page1_main.html

http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/

Christine + Larry : South Coast Wedding

We had a great time with these two (can I accept my "understatement of the year" award now). It was clear to us 5 minutes into their engagement session (as well as dinner afterwards!) that these guys knew how to have a good time. The wedding was more than just a blast, it was filled with beautiful details as well as many personal touches by the bride and groom. Larry proposed to Christine at her senior prom and they lovingly (and patiently) waited for summer of 2010 to officially tie the knot. So naturally they went with a healthy dose of "prom" theme by bringing in the photobooth complete with ivory columns, climbing plastic vines, and starry evening backdrop we all remember a bit too well. Also displayed was a custom yearbook-style guest book housing bridal party and engagement photos. And no photobooth is complete without a life size cut out of the bride and groom (well the guests definitely can't complaint about not getting a photo with the newlyweds)!

(And did I mention that they busted out full karaoke on a traditional vietnamese pop song to keep their guests entertained during dinner :)

Christine and Larry's wonderful smiles and superhuman energy ... added to the pastel colors and amazing dress by Watters ... made our job of capturing natural laughter and elegant details easier than usual. And we got to see our always lovely past clients Helen and Tim at the reception (!).

Thanks to the great team who worked so hard:

Costa Mesa Hilton, CA
Coordinator and Caterer - Stacie Tran of Furiwa Restaurant
Video - Alex Hsiao of White Rose Production
Hair - Robert Andersen of Vault Salon in Huntington Beach
Make Up - Kimi Vu
Dress Watters
Flowers - M's Flowers of Montebello