{Invitations: Rose & Sky de Luxe}

Last week, we asked our resident floral expert, Nancy Liu Chin, to take a break from her busy summer schedule to attend Promises & Pearls(a bridal soiree) hosted by Beverly Yip of Especially Yours and Michelle B of MB Wedding and Events(a Pink List Panelist) to see who is the hottest new vendor.

Nancy reports that she had a great time munching on Japanese soba noodles from Melons Catering, spooning FroYo from Jubili , catching up with fellow PLP member, Gloria Wong, hamming it up with Pink Blossom List Photographers, Augie Chang & Kevin Chin, laughing with fun couple John and Linnae Gomez of Asiel Design and getting her great swag bag with a full MAC lip gloss.

But Nancy really did her homeworkfor us as she found time to meet with creator, Susanne of Cards de Luxe. Not only is Susanne "so creative and enthusiastic", she is one of the "sweetest vendors I've met" says Nancy Liu Chin.

One of Nancy's favorite invitation design was this Rose & Sky combination featuring accents of large blooming Red Roses.

We're sure you will love it too!

For more information on Cards de Luxe, please visit their blog(as their website is still under construction).

{Cake & Sweets: Topaz Lemon Cake}

A couple weeks back on June 24th we featured a bright and vibrant inspiration board mixing Topaz Blue with Lemon by Laura E. Frank of The White Dress Event. Do you remember that post? (click to the link above if you need a little refresher!)

Well, our trend report tells us that we were "spot on" when we saw this wonderfully delightful and whimsical cake by our very own, PBL favorite - The Cakegirls.

This three tier cake is both refreshingly modern yet very relax and fun in those great shades of Topaz Blue and Lemon!

For a summer wedding, this is so perfect. Thanks to The Cakegirls...you really out did yourselves.

{Real Weddings: Napa Style Chapter Three}

One of the reason why the couple choose Napa - they love wine. Stacey and Paul collected corks that were used for the place card tray by Nancy Liu Chin Designs.
Those personal touches make the wedding so special.



Images by Jesse Leake

{Real Weddings: Napa Style Chapter Two}

One of Nancy's most favorite images from the wedding was the couple, Stacey and Paul, with that wonderful red barn in the background. It's a love!



Images by Jesse Leake

{Real Weddings: Napa Style Chapter One}

Our featured real wedding is yet another Napa style wedding though it could be any outdoor setting. Captured by Jesse Leake(ubercool photographer), this relaxed wedding took place at Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford and was brought to us by PLP, Nancy Liu Chin of NLCD.

Take a look at the wonderful images of Jesse Leake who documented the details so nicely.

{Photography: Foto Fridays II}

Michelle Walker just sent us her image for Foto Friday and this one is hilarious.

Jill & Shane were married by Jill’s brother (who apparently didn’t like seeing his sister getting kissed) - look at his face! Sometimes even the obnoxious is memorable.

{The List #13: Instead of Cake}

Here's our list of ideas for what to do if you've simply grown tired of the standard wedding cake. Opt for a favorite sweet idea like

Donuts and Coffee
Lemon Meringue
Cotton Candy
Favored Ice
Mini Pastries
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Assorted Candies
Ice Cream Balls
Cream Puffs
Summer MilkShakes










All Images from Brides.com