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Amanda Fitzsimmons

9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Showcase Your Love of Snacks on Your Wedding Day

The food at a wedding is one of the most important aspects of the big day. And while the main dish is the focus, it doesn’t have to be the only food element present. If you love snacking (we’re right there with you!), why not incorporate that love into your wedding day? Guests will love …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Sometimes the Prettiest Weddings Come in the Smallest Packages

One of my favorite quotes is from Whitney Leigh Morris who says, “You don’t need to live large to live beautifully,” and that is absolutely true of this intimate wedding. The couple had just their immediate families in attendance at their Calistoga Ranch nuptials, but the team at Garden Party made sure it was everything …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

This Mudroom (and the Rest of the Home) Will Stop You Dead in Your Tracks

Welcome to your dream home. It’s a stunning mix of pattern and pastels designed by Bria Hammel Interiors. The wallpaper is insane, the periwinkle is abundant and the mudroom will stop you dead in your tracks…it’s that good. Take the full tour of this Minneapolis home captured by Spacecrafting and just try to pick a …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Bring On The Beautiful Blues With This Backyard Inspired Wedding!

Bring on the blues! I hadn’t even seen the pics but already knew this wedding right here was going to be a favorite as soon as I read the Bride’s description of her special day (think chinoiserie vases, long sky-blue runners with a dark blue flourished monogram). But then I looked through Hello Blue Photo’s …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our $3K San Francisco City Hall Wedding Was Colorful and Joyful

rumana, healthcare delivery & mat, renewable energy Sum-up of the wedding vibe: Light-hearted and happy! Planned budget: $3,000 Actual budget: $3,000 Number of guests: 6 LOCATION: San Francisco, California Where we allocated the most funds: Celebratory dinner at Acquerello! Where we allocated the least funds: Not sure… we didn’t shortchange anything. Our rings were probably the least expensive, …

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8 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Keep Your Future In Laws Happy During Wedding Planning – Just Like Meghan Markle

As the old saying goes, when you marry someone, you also marry their family. Royal bride-to-be Meghan Markle probably knows this better than perhaps anyone out there, and industry experts agree, she’s scoring wins across the board from her future in-laws. “Meghan is immersing herself in all training procedures to become Royal,” says Amy Conrad, …

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8 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

8 Unique Summer Rehearsal Dinner Ideas Guaranteed to Wow Guests

Summer nights are the perfect excuse for a festive soiree, whether you’re celebrating a wedding or not! We love the idea of bringing a unique twist to summer rehearsal dinners by infusing them with fun summer activities, in lieu of a more formal rehearsal dinner. The best part about a welcome party or rehearsal dinner …

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7 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Do You Need A Bridal Garter?

Many brides today are unsure how to go about navigating the trend of the ‘garter’, a lacy, stretchy band of fabric that goes around the bride’s thigh, to then be removed by her husband and tossed into her wedding guests. If you’re not so sure whether or not, or how to participate in this tradition, …

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7 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

As If You Needed Another Reason to Love Maui…

The first trip these two beauties ever took together was to the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua on the pristine shores of Maui. A few years later, they returned to the lovely property, and while relaxing in their favorite hammock, they became engaged. Naturally – with its exquisite beauty and the special place it holds in their …

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6 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Love Lace? These Gowns Are for You

Lace lovers, this one’s for you. Because Maggie Sottero’s newest Lookbook Collection is here and it’s filled with everything you’ve been looking for. From beautiful ball gowns to fit and flare silhouettes to flattering A-line styles, the team at Maggie Sottero Designs has done it once again… and this time, it’s in one of our …

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