Ashley & Vance 10.08.05 - Happy Anniversary!

There are so many memories of amazing people, places and blooms that I have been blessed to acquire over the last ten years.  Probably there is nothing more rewarding than the opportunity to stay in touch with some of my brides and watch as they have beautiful families and live rich and fulfilling lives.

I remember an afternoon when Ashley and her lovely mom met with me.  I was still working from my home at that time, and my daughter, then 3 1/2, was at home and very much wanting to be involved in the meeting.  Ashley and her mom, both teachers, were very gracious and interested in my precocious little girl while we talked about the colors, ambiance and many ideas for Ashley's day.  Over the ensuing months, I grew quite attached to these ladies and to this day, my daughter remembers Ashley and her mom.

This spring, we booked a wedding for 2010 - the bride is a dear friend of Ashley's.  This is the greatest compliment in the world from one of our former brides.  I am so thrilled to see Ashley in my FaceBook community with her beautiful children, thriving, happy - and best of all still in love!

Industry Play Date - Wine Tour 2

OH DEAR!!! So wonderfully fun to take a day off and roll with some of my friends from the wedding industry in the Grapeline Van through the back roads of Paso Robles to taste a little vino.

This time we spent time at Dunning Vineyards, Adelaida Cellars, Carina Cellars. Some my favorite people were along for the fun - and to say we had fun is a serious understatement! Mary Allegreta from Villa Toscana, Paul and Linda Della Pelle from Fig Leaf Video Productions, Beau and Misfabulousity (aka Melissa) Kramer of Kramer Entertainment, and my creative soul sister Jennie from Trumpet Vine Catering were a few in the group. In our "research effort" to "taste the black cherry notes" we sampled some really great wine and made some new friends along the way.

If you haven't checked out this up and coming wine region - you are missing out on one of the great experiences of California. Many on our destination brides, put together fun tours for their guests as a treat the day before the wedding for everyone to mingle and bond before the big day. I can't imagine anyone not really enjoying this.

For more information on the Paso Robles Wine Region - check out PasoWine.