Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
We finally DID it! Mr. Gardenia and I now have a place of our own to call HOME.
What a relief it has been to finally have found our new place. This has been one of the most mind boggling things we have had on our wedding checklist, because we were so uncertain as to our living situation. We were beginning to really consider living with his…
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
Luckily we found these cute flowergirl dresses through amazon.com, and they were just what we were looking for.
Since then, I had been looking for cute t-shirts for our flowergirls and ring bearers to wear during the rehearsal dinner. I really wanted something different and something that they would be able to wear again. The thought of making their shirts was an idea I started to…
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
I can spend a whole day at that store. The smell of brand new paper is awesome!! Love it!! Paper source is a crafter’s paradise in my book.
One of my bridesmaid’s bridal shower was back in May, and I volunteered to take care of the invites since I wouldn’t be able to celebrate with her. I love how they turned out!
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
Right after we got engaged, we decided that we wanted to incorporate our 2 cultures in our wedding favors, so the idea was to find some type of native Filipino wicker container and put authentic Spanish pastries or candy inside.
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
When the candy buffet craze spread, I was among the many brides that wanted to do one as well. But then we decided to go against the grain a bit (not really!!) and do a cookie buffet instead to give our guests that extra something to take home for a snack.
One of my close work friends has a friend that’s starting up her own baking business,…
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
I’ve always had this idea that wedding dress shopping would be such a delightful experience, but after looking for almost 1 ½ years and not finding the right one, I was starting to get frustrated and wondered if I ever would. It seems as if I’ve scoured every bridal shop in Orange County just to…
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
Last week, Mr. Gardenia and I finally had our engagement pictures with our wonderful photographer at Cal State Long Beach. We really wanted to go somewhere different, so we decided to use the Japanese Gardens on site as our backdrop (along with the Pyramid).
Our session gave us a chance to hang out with our photographer and her husband, and see how they are in…
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
With the help of our very creative MOH, combined with some A6 flat cards and envelopes from Paper Source, a rubber stamp, embossing powder and some wrapping paper - our Save the Dates were born.
These went out in August, but I thought I’d share the materials that we used to get to the final product:
Paper Source A6 Flat Cards
Paper Source A6 Envelopes
Paper Source stamp
Stamp pad in…
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
After diligently looking and comparing different hair and make up vendors, I was very fortunate to have found the right one for me. Last month, I met with Natalie Buketov to have a hair and make up consultation. I’ve read some great reviews about Natalie, but the best one came from Mrs. Tomato and I was very encouraged to contact her.
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
I had the best experience during the bachelorette/girlie gathering day that my MOH, bridesmaids and girlfriends threw for me just last month. They really catered the day for me and my loves in life - it was a foodie experience not to be forgotten.
We started the day with a scrumptious brunch that was prepared by my MOH and MOB. We had a full array of French…
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
For the past couple of days, I know that my very creative DIY MOH/sister has been busy with a certain project, but I couldn’t figure out what it was until yesterday morning. I woke up to my bridal shower invitation sitting on my dresser, which got me so excited! Lately I’ve been constantly stressing out with the wedding that it’s hard to keep my head screwed…
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
I was truly so overjoyed when I heard the news about being the newest bee in the wonderful world of Weddingbee. I’ve been anxious to introduce myself so that I could start to blog away!
Mrs. Gardenia, La HabraAge and Occupation: 30, IT Security AdministrationFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, AccountantEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: January 5, 2008Venue: Black Gold Golf ClubAbout Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
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Mrs. Gardenia, La Habra
Age and Occupation: 30, IT Security Administration
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Accountant
Engagement Date: February 6, 2006
Wedding Date: January 5, 2008
Venue: Black Gold Golf Club
About Me: After 9 years of dating, I’m finally getting hitched and planning a multi-cultural wedding in Orange County, California. I think making brownies is my secret passion in life - I will make my mark in this world through them (a la Betty Crocker). Aside from baking, I also enjoy scrapbooking, being a dessert connoisseur (current fave: French macaroons), photography and I’m also a self confessed spa virgin turned addict.
