Oh we’ve all been there – the very decorous, ladylike bridal shower with sweet games, and tea sandwiches given with love by an aunt. And we’ve all been there when the mortified guest of honor opened the one “off-color” gift that makes her turn beet red. Whether it’s fur lined handcuffs, edible underwear, or the aforementioned (and disgusting-but ever popular) body frosting, our poor bride is stuck in front of an audience, often including her future mother in law, holding some accessory to her intimate life, which certainly until now has not been dinner conversation among the family.
So this is a very simple “My Little Etiquette Shop.” I’m not even bothering with a question- just putting the advice out there for all shower goers to read and pass along to generations to come. Leave the hijinks for the bachelorette party. Really. You might think it’s funny to shake things up a little at your friend’s afternoon tea. Think about doing it, laugh to yourself, and then go buy some towels off her registry.
Yes, it’s the High Road. Look for the exits. Then take one.
Tina Turner is, obviously not a wedding professional. We in the business of sending brides down perfectly designed aisles know what Love has to do with it and yes I will be using a capital L because Love is not to be trifled with where brides are concerned. Love, is essential to weddings, and not just in the painfully obvious way that first comes to mind; vows and eternity- we’ve gotten that memo. There’s other Love in the air during the planning process. All that running around looking at invitations and tasting cakes and other ways brides work on their weddings? It’s for those they Love. They want to throw one heck of a party – for all of you. Tying 150 tiny bows on favor boxes ? How could that be anything but Love?
On the big day: we wedding professionals get the backstage view, but so can wedding guests if you look hard enough. The Love is best captured in between the big “moments.” Sure you want to catch the cake cutting and the first dance. But also look for the bride’s Mom bustling her gown – the two of them full of excitement. Love. Or the groom’s brother bringing a flash of their childhood mischief to a photo shoot – Love. The My Little Flower Shop Design Team and their assistants smiling proudly at the end of a job well done- that’s a whole lot of Love.
Weddings are wild crazy rollercoaster rides that brides get off. They breathe deeply and move on with their new lives. Wedding Professionals, for our part, stay on the platform; eagerly awaiting the next go-round. We Love what we do. We infuse Love into everything we create- everyone whose work touches your wedding should. So right down to the petals tossed as you leave, what’s love got to do with it? If you’re working with the right team? Everything.
This post is about how awesome it is to check out packages in Palm Springs. Get your mind out of the gutter – we’re talking WEDDING packages in Palm Springs. Goodness gracious people, did you think we were pandering to grab attention for the blog or something?
Wedding Packages: does the very idea strike fear in your heart? The old image of picking wedding elements off a Chinese restaurant style menu is behind the times. Face it – who wants the phrase “columns A, B and C” anywhere near the most special day of your life? But the concept is a good one, as it simplifies the planning process, and eases your mind. Imagine: having a built-in group of top notch wedding professionals who enjoy working together collaborate to make your day beautiful and seamless at a discount – sign me up, right?
For destination weddings, and we do have a lot of destination weddings in Palm Springs and the surrounding areas, the package can be a lifesaver for a bride who is across the country or across the world. Even with the internet, doing the legwork required to find Coachella Valley wedding vendors is daunting and an all-inclusive wedding package will save a lot of time, not to mention money.
Show me the Money!
People ask, do packages really save money? The answer is YES! In our case, we team up with our favorite salon, photographers, venues, etc. and agree that everyone offers a deal in order to be a part of the team. You’re guaranteed overall savings – not just on one element of your celebration, and you’re spared the haggling. Also consider what the peace of mind is worth to you – and the free time you’ll have to focus on the more fun parts of being engaged.
Book a Class Act
When looking for a wedding package, look for groups of top local vendors that you can screen on review sites like Yelp. Your contact should give you information on the professional they’ll be working with, and set up at least one conference call (for destination brides)or a one-on-one meeting. If they won’t, walk away. If there’s one vendor you’re not comfortable with but you like everyone else, ask your contact if they have other options for that category. Likely, they’ll be able to accommodate you.
Packages: Our Favorite Things (brown paper/string optional)
There’s a huge package deal called “Summer Lovin'” right now being offered out of Desert Bride in Indio. Basically the Package to end all Packages, and we’re not just saying that because we’re a part of it. It’s an A-Team of wedding professionals from across the valley who’ve come together to offer high end style, service and quality, with incredible values for the wise brides who get in on the deal. So we’re going all Woodsy the Owl on you. Get wise! Let us give you a deal! Don’t be shy, check out our package!
Keturah Trevor, premier limousine, Nicole Reynolds, Weez Gaul Hyma, California DJ, Mickie Reed, Mark Anthony, joy Fields, Julie Renee, Gregory Goodman, Steven Wayne
