Beverly Harris Weddings and Events

Friday, May 13, 2011

Bridal Bouquets | Red Roses with Rhinestones

The classic red rose wedding bouquet accented with sparkly rhinestones and a silk wrap. The bright red against a gorgeous white gown is absolutely elegant. Although the groom seems to be holding the bouquet more than the bride. I guess this elegant bouquet can be worn or carried by anyone and still look classic.

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Camarillo House Wedding | Diana and Daniel

Planning Diana and Daniel's wedding at Camarillo House was very exciting. Not only did we have the opportunity to hire our own fabulous vendors, but to work at a historical venue. Camarillo House is a Queen Anne-style Victorian house and a fantastic wedding location in Camarillo, California, just outside of Santa Barbara. Built in 1892, the 6000 sq ft house was designed by architects Herman Anlauf and Franklin Ward. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. The estate provides various indoor venues perfect for elegant wedding reception halls, banquet areas, and dance floors. If you prefer some fresh air, the are also vast lawns and gardens that create beautiful sites for outdoor wedding ceremonies and/or outdoor receptions. Gloria Mesa Photography did such a wonderful job at capturing the ambiance and style of the day. Thank you Gloria.

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Hollywood Engagement Photos | Shantel and Audel

Due to Blogger maintenance problems, I’m re-posting Shantel and Audel's engagement session. The engagement session was taken in Hollywood, which makes sense since their wedding reception is taking place there as well. As you can see from the photos, Shantel and Audel lit up the streets of Hollywood. I can’t wait to share the wedding photos with you. Thank you Harvard Photography for sharing such awesome photos.

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Monday, May 9, 2011

Responsibilities Of The Best Man

Advance Help

Hosts and coordinates the bachelor party for the groom
Arrange fitting sessions for ushers and groomsmen
Attends pre-wedding parties
Attends the rehearsal dinner
Picks up the groom's formal wear prior to the wedding
Handles the toasts at the rehearsal dinner
Assist the groom by confirming travel and honeymoon for the couple on the day of the wedding

At the Wedding

Transports the groom to the ceremony location
Assist the groom with dressing for the wedding, and makes sure personal items are returned to the groom's house afterward
Signs the marriage certificate as a legal witness
Walks with the maid of honor in the recessional
Responsible for safe keeping of the bride's wedding ring
Helps to organize groomsmen for formal photographs

At the Reception

Stands next to the bride in a very formal or formal reception line
Mingles with the guest at the reception
Dances with the bride and with the maid of honor
In charge of toasting during the reception
Assists the groom with the tossing of the garter by encouraging the single men to take part in the activity
Makes sure that the suitcases are loaded into the vehicle
Makes sure the groom has all tickets, hotel information, traveler's checks, itinerary etc. for the honeymoon.
Makes sure all men's formal wear is returned to the rental shop following the wedding
Has the groom's attire cleaned and returned to the groom's home

Expenses

Pays for his own formal wear and accessories
Pays his own way to the wedding as well as hotel costs if necessary while he is in town
Attend several pre-wedding parties, only one shower gift and one and one wedding gift is expected
Covers the costs of the bachelor party or share them with the other groomsmen

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Thursday, May 5, 2011

11 Tips To Make The Groom Feel Special

Order a Groom’s cake, but make it really unique to him.
Let him pick some of his favorite songs for the DJ or band to play at your wedding.
Do something unique with the “garter” – use his favorite scent or put a special treat in the garter for him to find.
Have snacks and drinks for him and the Groomsmen before the ceremony
Direct questions to both the Bride and Groom – ask questions specifically of him when profiling
Let him give suggestions and incorporate those ideas
Pick some part of the reception or ceremony and ask him to “surprise you” with his own idea. Let him design it and put his ideas into play! You may be surprised!
Send a gift to his hotel room the night before your wedding or to him the morning after his bachelor party.
Let him pick the menu – the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, after all!
Send his parents or his mother flowers and a card thanking them for raising such a wonderful son.
Send him a sweet text before the ceremony

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Langham Huntington in Pasadena | The Royal Tea Party

Last Thursday, the day before The Royal Wedding, I was honored to be invited to sip Tea with E at the Langham Hotel Pasadena. Most of the invitees were wedding coordinators. It was a nice change to be treated like royalty since we spend the majority of our time treating others like royalty. It was a wonderful afternoon and I can't wait until the next one. Thank you Eddie!