I didn’t personally know baby Allison Zicree, but I knew of her.  I was told that she was very ill and trying to fight for her little life due to a battle with leukemia.  The Zicree family is having to deal with not only the task of getting through life without their baby, but to face the financial struggles due to this tragedy.

My friend and Photographer, Lisa from Lisa Marie Figueroa Photography is offering holiday sessions, which will benefit the Zicree family.

Visit Lisa’s site for more info.

Stat of the Week presented to you by the Wedding Report.

These numbers are significantly higher.  Looks like October is a super-popular month to be married in.  I personally love it, cooler and right before the holidays just makes for a great end-of-the-year celebration!

And love to see that the demand for a Coordinator is on the rise.  Have you noticed more friends and family getting married in October?

Top Spending Changes

Top Demand Changes

This will be fun!  The Paper Source Open House where you can view demos on how to create fabulous paper goods and even make & take an item of your own!

They also offer small workshops for a small fee if you want to target specific crafts like boxes or wedding favors.

We love Black & Orange, but we adore Halloween in other hues!  Here are some pictures of a fabulous, vintage Halloween party held at Franklin Canyon Park put on by the following:

Yelena Johnson of The Stylish Soiree, Carissa Jones of JL Designs ,  Melody Brandon of Sweet and Saucy Shop, Shay Scott at IS Vodka, Katrina of Calligraphy Katrina and Maison du Papier, Shae of the fabulous Mint Photo Lounge, Desiree at Wildflower Linen, and DJ Crash of Crash Entertainment

I wish I could have attended this fun industry event but at least we have these amazing photos by Meg Perotti to share!

My Charming favorites: The mismatched decor pieces of different colors and textures and the furniture that gives a feeling of comfy & cozy living rooms!

Back from a trip to visit my mom in New Mexico last week, which was so fun.  Mom gets to see her grandkids and I get to have some “me” time.  Win-Win!

I haven’t put into place the habit of posting while gone.  Maybe soon!

Working on a November wedding with a super-nice couple composed of details meant to please their guests and keep the focus of the day centered on their marriage. Love that!

Can’t wait to share pictures of their on-the-sand ceremony at Sunset Restaurant.

Love your guests treat #1: Offer cocktails and/or appetizers before the start at the ceremony.  Especially when you have a gorgeous venue that sets the perfect setting for a stroll or seated view of the ocean.

Just look at this dress AND the shoes!  Does it give you cute & frilly vibes?  I love it…

Thanks to Sheena Jibson for another fabulous and fun photo!

Vintage Glam has now become Ruffled Blog, full of the same gorgeous and charming wedding related finds.

Ruffled will start where Vintage Glam Weddings left off with an added bonus of eco friendly finds and all things beautiful, all things wedding. It will be dedicated to the detail obsessed, chic and eco conscious brides who are looking to celebrate and cherish their weddings with their families by making it a celebration of love, full of laughter rather than an opulent social event.

Ruffled shows you how a fun, hand-crafted wedding can be one of the best days of a bride’s life yet be done in a multitude of ways. Thoughtful brides meet the wonderful world of detail obsession!

More Mexican Fiesta pictures to share as promised on previous post!  Thanks again to my friend and Photographer Fab, Lisa Maria Figueroa for the beautiful pictures.

Love, Love when couples look for original and exciting ways to spice up their events.  Just like this London-based couple that worked with Ms. Fabulous Laura Hooper to create a puzzle Save-The-Date/Escort Table!

As part of their wedding ceremony, Alexa and Jorge had their save-the-date transformed into a huge puzzle that was used as an escort table. Guest’s table assignments were printed on the back of each piece with a coordinating puzzle key.

Thank you so much to Domestifluff for offering us all these beautiful printable pom pom layouts.  Click here to download the goods!

…. I’ve created a suite of pom pom themed printables that you can print and use for showers and parties. The set includes pom pom patterned paper that you can use as gift wrap, invitations that will fit into 4 bar envelopes, gift tags, and place cards that can also be used for a variety of purposes. And, because I love color and can never decide on just one, I’ve made the set available in a peachy pink, a warm gray, and a buttery yellow….