Romona Keveza

www.romonakeveza.com

Ashley and Tyson

Ashley and Tyson were finally married on January 19, 2008, and it was the best wedding I've been to yet. The location at the Ebell Club in Long Beach was fabulous, with a fantastic layout for an enjoyable flow to the evening. The photographs were great, especially thanks to doing a first look in good light before the ceremony, Ashley looked like a knockout, and everything was classy and beautifully done. Ashley made her entrance to "She's Got a Way" by Billy Joel. Flowers included green hydrangeas and orchids, centerpieces featured granny smith apples. The drinks flowed freely all night, and the bride and groom arranged shuttles to get everyone back to their hotels safely. I can only hope that my own will turn out as successful some day.

favorite flowers

the ones that make my heart flutter...

ranunculus

hydrangea

anemone poppy

dahlia

Melissa's Bridal Shower

So, I planned (sort of) my first bridal shower last month, and I really loved how it turned out. Unfortunately, I got swept up in refilling the pitcher of prosecco and took fewer photos than I had meant to, but I'll put the few that I have here and the sites I found my ideas and instructions at. Someday I may need to plan another...

pom poms: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/pom-poms-and-luminarias

(an alternative): http://www.marthastewart.com/paper-bag-flowers?lnc=bf0e8612fbcee010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=collage_crafts_bunting-and-streamers_p7

caramel chocolate apples: http://www.anoccasionalchocolate.com/gourmet-homemade-caramel-apple.html

meringue topiaries: http://www.dominomag.com/howtos/recipes/party/whitexmas?currentPage=6

cupcake pops: http://bakerella.blogspot.com/2008/01/chocolate-cupcake-lollipops.html

basic breadsticks: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/classic-quick-breadsticks?autonomy_kw=breadsticks&rsc=header_6

clutches to drool over

All from Etsy's Red Ruby Rose

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5429379

Inspiration boards

From Style Me Pretty:

http://www.stylemepretty.com/violets-inspiration-board.html

just because.

I want to be her sometimes.

fields

Came across some amazing invitations by elum designs.

http://www.elumdesigns.com/home

The design pictured at the left is called "fields"

They have really beautiful stuff.

Simple and visually striking.

I also love:

Another fabulous invitation designer: http://www.wileyvalentine.com/

Gowns to love.

Casablanca Bridal - http://www.casablancabridal.com/Home.asp

Priscilla of Boston - http://www.priscillaofboston.com/melissasweet.jsp

Pronovias - http://www.pronovias.com/index.asp