Planning a backyard wedding? If not, this photo may change your mind! Backyard weddings are pretty much an option all year round in beautiful Southern California. The couple below (Quinn & Jacob) actually live in Chicago, but got married in Jacob’s parents backyard in Orange County, CA. To see full details, check out Amanda Lynn Photography’s blog here.

The adorable small flower pots (seen below) as centerpieces are from one of my favorite local florists, Adelaide’s . Each pot was planted with garden herbs which also doubled as a cute affordable way to name your tables! You could send each of your guests home with diy paper cones of fresh flowers/herbs to take with them as favors. Or the Wedding Paper Diva mint tins would be a cute addition to each place setting!

The beautiful bouquet seen below (as well as the bouquet above) are from The Designer’s Co-Op in NYC, but you could definitely bring this photo in as an example and see if your local florist can adjust it to fit your budget to go along with the garden theme.

I can already hear Mazzy Star playing while the tiny white lights twinkle…

We are in Redding, CA! Be back on Sun, Nov 30th! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

xoxo, Jennifer {Bridal Inquirer}

As my twitter friends know, I went to the Encinitas street fair this past weekend. I LOVE street fairs! The food…the shopping…and most of all the people watching!!! Oh, and the people watching SO did not disappoint this year. This time I came home with a drawing of Led Zeppelin (strangely, I am 10 years younger than my husband and I am the HUGE Zeppelin fan…not him). Anywho…the real reason for this post is to share the cutest gift idea yet…DOT THOUGHTS! You get to pick out seven adorable magnets, which fit perfectly in a little tin box for only $8.00. I, of course, HAD to have one…and even though I got married in April, I still HAD TO HAVE the “Bride” magnet. There were tons of magnets to choose from so you can personalize a gift for any friend. I think it would be the BEST idea ever to buy a bunch of the magnets and however many tins you need and give these as gifts at either your bridal shower or if possible at your wedding!!! Talk about an awesome conversation piece!!!

Attention Brides/Grooms: Are you still looking for the perfect gift for your Maid of Honor or Mother of the Bride/Groom? You can never go wrong with a gift from Tiffany & Co. Check out all of the items below that are under $150.00! That little blue box will most certainly put a smile on her face. I personally love the new signature tiffany blue silk scarf for only $50.00! Happy shopping!

This wedding session was taken by the super duper fantastic Sloan Photographers!!! You may remember the name from this recent post. I am not sure what you will LOVE the most, Stacie’s awesome wedding day accessories, or all of the different backgounds in these photos!?!? What an adorable couple…Congrats to Stacie & Geoff!

This dress is only $55.00! Does anyone else have the sudden urge to have a vintage(y) bridal dress-up session? I sure do! This beautiful dress was found at Peterene Design’s Shop, where you can also get your custom designed bespoke wedding garters seen below:

My personal favorite is the “Hot Dam” pink and black Damask print garter!!! How about you?

If you are still deciding on a color scheme or theme, check out these beautiful arrangements from Sharla Flock Designs. And how CUTE is the western theme??? Sharla Flock Designs is based in San Francisco, but you may recognize her work from being featured in Marth Stewart Weddings magazine. Thanks to Hello!Lucky for sharing this amazing Floral Designer with us!

One of the best tips I got before my wedding was to make sure I had a nice hanger for the “dress picture”. I have seen so many beautiful dresses hung up on plastic hangers! Do yourself a favor and check out these pretty hangers from Fringepins. Adorable.

ATTENTION SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDORS!!!

THREE lucky San Diego Wedding Vendors can win a FREE month of advertising on Bridal Inquirer!!! All you have to do is comment to win. The vendors will be chosen by random drawing and win a site-wide (except the blog) 160×160 rotating ad on Bridal Inquirer!

Winners will be notified on Oct 31st, 2009 {be sure and leave a valid email so I can contact you}.

Free ads will run for the month of Nov 2009.

Thanks and Good Luck!

EDIT: CONGRATS TO BOBBY EARLE PHOTOGRAPHY, SIDE BY SIDE VIDEO AND AFTER THE ENGAGEMENT.

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!

Upcoming Mon Amie Trunk Shows & Events

November 14-16, 2008 ~ Liancarlo Bridal Gown Trunk Show

November 14-16, 2008 ~ Meg Hair & Jewelry Trunk Show

November 21-23, 2008 ~ Ines Di Santo Bridal Gown & Trunk Show

November 21-22, 2008 ~ Renee Pawele Boutique & Trunk Show

November 28-30, 2008 ~ Anne Barge Bridal Gown Trunk Show

November 28-30, 2008 ~ Jennifer Leigh Bridal Headpieces & Veils Trunk Show

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