Blogs from Wedding Professionals and Inside Weddings Editors

What girl doesn't love a gorgeous pair of sparkling shoes, especially on her wedding day. I just wanted to share some fabulous shoes that my brides have  worn this summer.

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A few months ago, a nervous bride and her mother sat down with me for the imperative final meeting just a few days before the wedding. Well prepared with itineraries, schedules, and invoices the bride opened a three ring binder labeled "Wedding Day" and handed

I recently surveyed eleven luxury hotels and resorts in Los Angeles and Orange County to find what their policy is with requiring a professional wedding planner for their brides. I hope my research will inspire more partnering and collaboration with professional planners.

The key to beautiful tabletop  décor is all in the details. There are so many decisions to be made: linens, china, silverware, stemware, centerpieces, candles, napkin folds, etc. With so much to think about it helps to imagine each place setting as a "hang

Slow Down! What’s the hurry?   It never ceases to amaze me the speed in which some Brides walk, or should I say run down the isle. The Music starts, the church doors open and bam!! There’s the Bride sprinting towards her Groom!  

Even though you hate the idea of your flowers being thrown away at the end of the wedding night, it's important to remember that they have been "opening" all week at your florist's studio so they are at "peak bloom" on the day of your wedding. They aren't

The month of April means April showers, which must explain why I can't stop thinking about parasols! We recently changed our window display at The Hidden Garden to feature parasols and I think, just like flowers, they are beautiful wedding accessories. 

Flower arrangements are gorgeous any day of year and especially on your wedding day. A lot of time, thought and money is invested into a bride's bouquet. Not to mention, the sentimental value. So, it is not surprising that brides want to capture that moment for decades by

This past week I attended my first Wedding 360 Academy in San Francisco. It was a whirlwind of parties, showcases, seminars and panels - one of which I actually led. It was an honor to be a part of the inaugural Floral Summit with Sean Low and Nancy Liu Chin. So much inspired