The best thing about being a bride is all the pampering and fun events you as an engaged girl get to attend! One of the most recent events was hosted by Wish Bridal at the new wedding and event venue, Antiquite Maison Privee, located in mid-town Sacramento.  Prizes for those V.I.B.’s {Very Important Brides} who were in attendance, were raffled, and brides and grooms were able to meet some of Sacramento’s wonderful wedding vendors. A fashion show showcased some of  Wish Bridal’s gorgeous featured gowns.

If you are a bride and would like to attend educational and fun wedding shows such as this event, send me an email, and we’ll make sure to invite you to the next bash we’ve got going on!

Below is a re-cap of the evening, video and edited by the very talented Eric Leas with Acti-Video:

Wish Bridal Event Highlights from Audrey Gardemeyer on Vimeo.

Other participating vendors included:

TLC Catering{wedding, corporate and event catering}, Ryan Douglas {custom clothier, men’s suits},River City Cakes{wedding and event cakes}, Monkey Glue Lighting{lighting}, Angela Dal Bon Custom Invitations{custom invitation, announcements, save-the-dates}, Carmen Salazar Photography{wedding, senior portraits, children and pet photography}, Pizazz! Event Planning{wedding and event planning}, A Perfect Pour{wedding and event mobile bar service}, In the Mix 916{DJ for weddings and events, Basket Works and Beyond{custom baskets for corporate, favors for weddings}, Classic Party Rentals{all your wedding and event rental needs}, Anderson Hair Design{hair design, coloring, cut}, Definition Beauty{wedding make-up, special event make-up, how-to lessons} and Revolution Wines{winery}.

This past week we were so lucky to have been featured on one of my favorite blogs, Hostess {with the Mostess}!   The wedding featured was held in the foothills of California, and was full of color and personality!  Check out the details by clicking below and explore more on HWTM!

Here are the links for the other vendors who also participated in making this wedding extra special:

Paige Galla: Paige One Events

Photographer:  Wendy Hithe

Catering + Cupcakes:  Lila + Sage

Entertainment: Manicato

Venue:  Larsen Family Ranch

You are cordially invited to:

Unique Elegance

An Evening At Carvalho Family Winery

Friday, January 22, 2010

6-9 pm

$10 pre-registration, $15 at the door

Tickets Available At:

www.carvalhowines.com

All event proceeds will go to benefit Kiwanis House, the umbrella organization for Kiwanis services to children.

Here is a purse we created for the flower girl to carry.  It is completely covered in live flowers and foliage.  Because it is lightweight, it is the perfect accessory for any age.  And, what a great keepsake for her to take home!

Sacramento’s Designer Showcase + Symposium

Are you a recently engaged Sacramento bride?  Want to attend an evening of pampering and get educated all about your upcoming wedding?  Well then join us and some of Sacramento’s premier wedding vendors this month!

Wish Bridal is hosting a designer showcase and symposium for engaged Sacramento wedding brides.  From invitations to gorgeous gowns, custom men’s suits to florals and catering, it’ll all be under one building!  Here’s your chance to speak with the pros, and get some added information to take your wedding to the next level.

January 14th from 6pm-9pm

Negative Space Studio

2114 P Street

Sacramento, CA 95693

Free admission with a donation of a new or gently used bra for {Bra}vo, a campaign for women’s homeless shelters.

Please RSVP to Kristina Smith at:  wish_bridal@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

Photo By:  Carmen Salazar Photography

On your wedding day you will be glowing with confidence, poise and breathtaking beauty.  When it comes to carrying your bouquet down the aisle, you want to make sure you look your best and that you are properly carrying your flowers.  This will ensure flawless photos, and can make you look even better than you already do.  I always share with the bride and her bridesmaids a few helpful tips when I deliver a wedding so that they can look their best.

Before you Start Photos:  Make sure you dry the stems off of the bouquets before starting photos.  Your bouquets will be delivered in a vase of water so that they stay looking fresh and beautiful that day.  The last thing you want is a wet mark on your dress or your bridesmaid dresses in your photos.

Carrying the Bouquet:  The back of your forearms should rest on your hips, placing the bouquet around your belly button, angling the bouquet out a bit.  You don’t want your bouquet “creeeping” up into your face as you walk down the aisle. Elongating your arms with a slight bend will also elongate your torso and give you good posture as you walk down the aisle.

There’s A Front to the Bouquet?:  Yes!  Your designer has chosen the best view for your bouquet based on how it was designed.  This will ensure that your bouquets are all looking perfect and at their best angle for your photos.   The front usually has detailing such as decorative pins.  Your designer should inform you the correct way to hold your bouquets.

Keep these few tips in mind on your wedding day, and you’ll look poised to perfection!

Do you have a question for Audrey?

Email me at audrey@botanicafloraldesigns.com and I’ll get your questions answered!

Sacramento’s Designer Showcase + Symposium

Are you a recently engaged Sacramento bride?  Want to attend an evening of pampering and get educated all about your upcoming wedding?  Well then join us and some of Sacramento’s premier wedding vendors this month!

Wish Bridal is hosting a designer showcase and symposium for engaged Sacramento wedding brides.  From invitations to gorgeous gowns, custom men’s suits to florals and catering, it’ll all be under one building!  Here’s your chance to speak with the pros, and get some added information to take your wedding to the next level.

January 14th from 6pm-9pm

Negative Space Studio

2114 P Street

Sacramento, CA 95693

Free admission with a donation of a new or gently used bra for {Bra}vo, a campaign for women’s homeless shelters.

Please RSVP to Kristina Smith at:  wish_bridal@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

Photo By: Jensen Videography

Thanks to all of the wonderful Sacramento brides who stopped by to meet us at the Premier Wedding Show this past Sunday!  We had such a wonderful time getting to meet you all!

As a newly engaged bride, you may be overwhelmed with the magnitude of details before you.  When it comes to your flowers and decor, we are here to put you at ease.  Working alongside your other vendors, we will help you come up with and coordinate the perfect flowers and decor to go with your venue and style.

Forecasters say that 2010 will be a very busy wedding year, with couples pushing back their 2009 dates due to the economy.  What does that mean for you?  More brides, the same number of venues and vendors, so more competition to book the vendors that are the perfect match for you!  If you haven’t done so already, make sure you contact us to set-up your complimentary consultation where we can come up with a custom proposal for you and your beautiful Sacramento wedding!

To get in touch with our design studio, you can complete a Contact Form on our website or phone us at 916.673.8650.