The last thing a bride ever wanted on their outdoor wedding day is the gloomy day, rain, or a tsunami warning (the unpredictable one!). However, this is not the case for newlywed Jason and Molly Mesnick! The couple actually enjoyed it as the rain brings good luck to their marriage (with beautiful rainbow during their wedding day!). What a blessing for the newlywed!
Despite of the downpour, the lovebirds happily exchanged vows in front of their friends and family at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA on February 27, 2010. Wedding Planner, Jo Gartin of Love Luck and Angels, coordinated with Event Designer, Eden Rodriguez of End Design, prepared a green and white theme garden ceremony for Molly and Jason. They were married under a dome-like tree branches and driftwood canopy which decked with a lot of white lilies and orchids. Different heights of cylinder glasses lined along the aisle and guests were seated on all-white benches.
Two beautiful moments I love the most:
1- Molly wore her Monique Lhuillier strapless gown, carried a cascading bouquet of white phalaenopsis orchids, and walked down the aisle on the arm of her father to the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" played by former American Idol contestant, Jason Castro.
(The song title matches the day very much; rainbow was showing her beautiful moment while Molly walking down the aisle to meet her groom.)
2- The release of white doves at the end of their wedding ceremony. That's lovely and the scene is serene!
Let's take a few moment to enjoy the beautiful wedding as seen all over the website! 
Congratulations to Molly and Jason! Wishing you a marriage life filled with blessings and happiness.
Source + Photo Credit:
1. Pop Sugar
2. CelebGlitz
3. Celebrity Bride Guide
4. Just Jared
5. OK Magazine
6. Zap2it Blog
Congratulations to all winners of The 82nd Annual Academic Awards!
The Red Carpet, part of the show, is always my favorite part! Always love beautiful gowns the stars shine at red carpet. This is also part of the main reasons that brought me to the fashion industry after I graduated three years ago.
Today we are looking into some gorgeous gowns inspired by the stars as seen in The 82nd Annual Academic Awards Red Carpet.
1- Sandra Bullock in her embroidered lace and metallic Marchesa sheath.
For brides who love the Old Hollywood feel, I found this very classical matte sequins and ivory cut-out embroidery with sheer back gown by Claire Pettibone. Stunning!
She looks elegantly beautiful.
I found this simple and yet elegant gown with low, draped back and pooled skirt by Alix & Kelly. This gown will look good in tall brides and be able to show off their pretty back. Oh...I wish I could be a few inches taller!
3- Anna Kendrick in her Elie Saab Couture off-the-shoulder blush gown. Pretty and Romantic! She looks so sweet!
Mintha (on the right), a combination of light mint green chiffon and white taffeta gown by Acquachiara. Mint green sash for the neckline and flowers on the corset. Ruffle in white taffeta creates a voluminous train to the back skirt. Dreamy color + Fairy Tale style = Romantic!
4- Carey Mulligan in black Prada gown embellished with Swarovski crystal flowers, forks, knives, scissors, and other random trinkets. The many ornaments definitely spiced up the simple hi-low black gown. Interesting!
Oleg Cassini designed a hi-low hemline gown for fun-loving offbeat brides too!
This strapless faille gown features elegantly draped sweetheart bodice and trendy three-dimensional flower at waist. Exclusively for David's Bridal.
5- Rachel McAdams in Elib Saab Haute Couture gown. Muted print in full volume organza and chiffon dress with draped heart-shaped neckline.
Michael Kors' muted print dresses (on the right) as seen in Bazaar Magazine.
6- Natalie Mark in her trumpet gown posed at The 82nd Annual Academic Awards Red Carpet. It is simple and yet she looks stunning in this gown.
Mermaid silhouette is my all time favorite. Moonlight Bridal Valerie Couture presented this strapless mermaid gown with scalloped tiers and hem. Isn't she look like a beautiful mermaid bride besides her groom?
Dear brides-to-be, I wish you all the best in finding your wedding gown for the important day in your life!
Good Morning!
It was a sunny Sunday in Des Moines last weekend, after a long long cold winter in the Midwest. My husband and I decided to head out and enjoy out 'warm' winter. We put on our knee-length cargo pants, long boots for myself and a pair of white sneakers for him. We are ready for out relaxing sunny Sunday brunch at Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant.
Machine Shed located at the living history farms. I have been to the farm during my mom and aunts' visit three years ago, however, I did not aware of this farm-inspired restaurant on site. The restaurant has many different sections to accommodate their many patrons everyday. I simple fall in love for the ambiance in the restaurant especially during the sunny morning! Hearty, family-style, and intimate.
Are you the girl next door who loves earthy, all-thing-locally-grown food, and farm setting? If you do, you will love the following modernized farm-inspired wedding reception inspiration board I got for you today. (You might not love every single element, but I hope there will be at least one element that could inspire you to plan your next event/wedding!)
Happy Saturday to my dear blog readers! Hope you have a great weekend with you loved one!
Hello MARCH! Another month, another day that brings me (us) closer to the breezy Spring days. Are you ready to immerse yourself for some fresh blooms and Spring air (or maybe some fresh locally grown vegetables from your local farmer's market)?
Des Moines is a small city; no year-long weekly farmer's market like NYC does...and hence, I am VERY looking forward for Spring/Summer to come sooner and enjoy the outdoor activities! But for now, I am satisfied with this little Spring Garden Cake from Martha Stewart ^.*Coming up next (within this week) we are going to have a Farm-inspired style board ready for you. Stay tune =)
Who doesn't love burger and fries? Some may not like it, but majority love it! I consider myself a health-conscious person, I hardly eat fast food (such as McD, KFC, etc). It does not mean I dislike it; just that it is a 'splurge' for me once in a while, not always. I still love fries!
Burgers and fries are definitely comfort food for many Americans. I wonder if people will serve burger and fries at their wedding reception. So I decided to do research on this topic to answer the call to my curiosity. Surprisingly, serving fast food isn't a newbie at wedding! Not only serving fast food, there are people chose to get hitch at fast food chain too! Also, there was a couple in England served GIANT burger at their wedding reception! And yet, some creative bakers turn burger into 'cupcake'! They are definitely people who can think outside the box.
Couple's McDonald's Wedding Reception
An article featured on BBC News (UK) August 6, 2002
A bride and groom held their wedding reception with a happy meal at their local McDonalds.
Giant Wedding Burger
An article posted by Robyn Lee via Serious Eats.com September 22, 2008
Tom and Kerry Watts of Poringland, England, served a 19 kilograms (42 lbs) cheeseburger at their wedding reception made by American restaurant, Zaks.
Ingredients of giant burger:
400oz Beef Patty
5kg Bun
Garnish:
12 Iceberg Lettuces
12 Onions
30 Tomatoes
48 slices of Dill Pickle
2kg Cheese
1litre Ketchup
1litre Mayonnaise
For those of you who reside outside of US, you may go to BBC News or click here to watch the video featuring the giant wedding burger.
'Burger' Cupcakes
By Lisa Smiley
Lisa's secret recipe:
Vanilla Cupcake - as Bun
Chocolate Cupcake - as Meat Patty
Coconut Flakes - as Lettuce
Colored Frosting - as Ketchup and Mustard
Aren't they creative?! Do you have your creative creation to share with me? Please do not hesitate to shoot me an email at yourmoment{at}gmail{dot}com.
