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Spanish Hills Country Club

zenadiadesign — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:00:05 +0000

A couple weekends ago I had the opportunity to do a bridal fair at the amazing Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo, California. The country club itself it stunning; the perfect location for a wedding celebration…

I exhibited with some wonderful vendors. Below is a little sampling of what was there, including my booth. When you walked in you were greeted by the fantastic fireplace (picture on the right) and in the hall hung these gorgeous chandeliers (on the left)…

The picture at the top is of me and my assistant for the day, Carissa. The most popular part of the table was the picture directly above. More to come on the pink and black invitation soon. =)

My second favorite booth was that of my good friend planner Sonia Hopkins of XOXO Bride and Michael Mantalos of LouLoudi Design.

Their idea of the their booth was to create a lounge, where brides and grooms could come and site, hold bouquets and try on boutonnieres, creating an interactive experience. Loved it.

Michael’s designs are stunning. More to come on him and his company soon…

All images by Zenadia Design

Santa Barbara Talent: Joy De Vivre

zenadiadesign — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:00:38 +0000

Joy Proctor of Joy De Vivre Wedding Coordination is another incredible talent I admire from Santa Barbara, California. Her calm and fun personality immediately puts you at ease and she is such fun to be around! Her events are impeccably styled with no detail left out. She has a great eye for color and what works well together. Joy has recently been featured on Ruffled Blog, Style Me Pretty and Wedding Chicks.

Photography by Ian Grant, as seen on Style Me Pretty

Photography by Brion Hopkins, as seen on Ruffled Blog

Nonpariel Magazine

zenadiadesign — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:58 +0000

Most of you have probably heard of the fabulous new online magazine, Nonpariel. It’s full of amazing DIY projects and beautiful pictures. I’m always inspired when I browse through it’s pages. Definitely check it out!

New Years Party Inspiration

zenadiadesign — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:53 +0000

New Years Eve parties are the last of the big celebrations over the holiday season. Whether you are celebrating with a loved one, or many friends and family members be sure to make it special. Light some candles, chill the champagne and get ready to ring in 2010!

Adding a special cocktail can make the evening all the more special. Here are some fun ones to try, all via Martha Stewart.

Clockwise from top left: Lavender Champagne, Raspberry Chocolate Kiss Cocktail, Mandarin Cocktail, Cranberry Sparkler

Other image credits:

Via Hostess With The Mostess and Martha Stewart

Get With the Program

zenadiadesign — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:55 +0000

For a lot of brides, what to include in your ceremony program is some what of a mystery. I get a lot of clients asking what they should or should not include in their wedding day programs. I always tell them they can basically include whatever they wish, with as little or as much information as they deem necessary. Below is a basic guideline of what to include in your program.

Your name
The date of the wedding
Location of the ceremony
Wedding Participants
Parents of the Bride
Parents of the Groom
Grandparents of the Bride
Grandparents of the Groom
Maid of Honor
Best Man
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Flower Girls
Officiant

Order of the Ceremony

Prelude (list music if you wish)
Seating of Mothers
Processional (list music if you wish)
Opening words
Readings
Wedding Vows
Exchange of Rings
Pronouncement
Blessing
Recessional (list music if you wish)

You may also want to include the following:

Note of thanks from the Bride and Groom
Explanation of any religious ceremonies
Dedications
How long you have known each person in your bridal party.

All program designs by Zenadia Design

Utterly Engaged

zenadiadesign — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Utterly Engaged, the new e-zine by Eva Chiou of Red Velvet Occasions, and Lucia Dinh and Henny Setiadi of D*LSH Design, is a definite must read. Although I am a huge fan of the, dare I say old fashioned, magazine, this e-zine has an amazing layout, and wonderful tips for the budget savvy bride. Just take a look at some of the features from Issue #2.

Definitely add this to your list of good reads.

Summer Table Trends

zenadiadesign — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0000

This beautiful table-scape was done by a collaboration of Studio Wed Atlanta vendors to showcase seasonal trends. All photography is by Blue World Studios. I love the colors and the use of fruit in the design. If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know by now I am a huge fan of using fruit in decor!

Vendors:
Photography & Lighting: Blue World Studios
Table Design: Lemiga Events
Stationery: Luxe Expressions
Flowers: Tulip
Linens: I Do Linens
Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited
Wedding Cake: Sweet Sensations

See the other two beautiful tables here and here.

Studio Wed opens in Atlanta

zenadiadesign — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +0000

I’m excited to announce the grand opening of Studio Wed in Atlanta, Georgia! For brides in the area, this sounds like a wonderful planning resource! Be sure to check it out if you are in the area. Here is a little bit about what Studio Wed offers:

StudioWed Atlanta located in trendy Midtown West (1000 Marietta St,
Suite 124, Atlanta, GA), is an exclusive collection of wedding vendors
representing the finest wedding professionals that service the Atlanta
area. This is a hip and revolutionary concept in local and destination
weddings in Atlanta: a stylish and sophisticated planning studio where
the area’s best vendors come to you. Meet with a photographer over
coffee in the morning and enjoy a glass of wine as you chat with a
florist in the afternoon. Best of all, there’s no cost to you to use
StudioWed’s services, so you can feel free to spend an entire day –
or as many as you need — planning your big day.

“It is my goal with the studio to streamline the wedding planning
process and be a resource for engaged couples. I find that brides are
quickly overwhelmed with the number of vendors in the marketplace and
the time it takes to drive all over the city to meet with these
vendors. StudioWed offers couples a haven to find quality vendors and
resources for planning their wedding.” ~Michelle Gainey