dandelion and grey: March 2011

Giveaway for the Groom! UPDATE

THE WINNER IS.......Sarah Louise!!!

Sarah, please email me to work out the details!

Congrats!

If you like fun ties & bowties as much as I do, you'll LOVE today's giveaway, which is all about the boys!

Lumina Clothing, a chic, dynamic company based in Raleigh, NC, is generously giving away four ties or bowties, or a combination of the two to one lucky reader!

They have tons of colors & patterns to choose from. All you have to do to enter is visit Lumina's website & leave a comment below letting me know which style is your favorite or would work best for your wedding!

For a second entry, tweet, blog or Facebook this giveaway & leave a separate comment with a link.

The giveaway will close on Sunday, March 20th and the winner will be announced on Monday, March 21st!

Good Luck!

top photo by Jill Thomas

Please consider joining the effort to help those affected by the horrific disaster in Japan.

My heart is aching for what has happened there.

Anything you contribute will be so greatly appreciated.

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Behind the Scenes: Monica & Mat, Park Plaza Hotel

They don't come cuter or more amazing than Monica & Mat!

I couldn't resist sharing just a few behind the scenes photos of their wedding from a couple weeks ago!

The wedding took plaza at the Legendary Park Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. To say the venue is stunning is a total understatement! Here are just a few little bits taken by Leila, who was one of the lovelies to help me set up on the day-of.

More photos from Monica & Mat's professional photographer to come!

The absolutely gorgeous florals were designed by Flueretica. I was literally in amazement all night at how beautiful they were!

The charming paper goods were designed by Leila.

Tons more to come, but you'll have to wait a little while!

(top photo by Jessica Feely)

Sneak Peek: Nguyet's Baby Shower

This event is close to my heart! My only brother + his adorable and sweet wife, Nguyet, are about to become parent's for the first time! I know they will be incredible at it + their daughter will be so loved.

My mom + Nguyet's sister, cousin + I threw the shower last Saturday. It was originally supposed to be held in my parent's charming backyard, but the weather was freezing {rare for southern CA, even in February!} so it had to be moved to the community center down the street. While this wasn't exactly music to my ears, I was grateful we had a nice warm space to celebrate.

Here are a few photos of the day {mainly of the dessert table!} There are many more, so I will be doing a full post soon!