Little Sweet Treats for Valentine's

I found these great cookies just in time for Valentine's Day.  Little Laura's Sweets is a modern artisan baking company, based in Hermosa Beach, California, who use natural, organic and seasonal ingredients.  Little Laura's Sweets provides delicious, whimsical and unique treats that will remind you of days gone by, yet have a modern flair.  

The Ring Please

For all you ladies who haven't yet picked out a ring for you or your fiancee, Mizrahi Diamonds is giving you $100 off any ring.  Just send us an email, and we'll mail out $100 certificate to you!

Happy Ring Hunting!

Eco Friendly Wedding Invitations

Who said being green isn't chic?  New York based, Smock is the first letterpress print shop in the U.S. to offer printing on luxury bamboo paper. They use vegetable-oil based and low-VOC inks for printing.  Smock also, donates 1% of sales to Pesticide Action Network and the Amazon Conservation Association.  These gorgeous invitations are beautiful and environmentally conscious!                                         

  

 

Where to purchase Smock?

Techie Groomsmen Gifts

We at Simply Natural love our macs, so we were excited to find these fun laptop covers for macs! Seattle-based Iamhuman has created over 13 styles to choose from, made of fabric or wood veneers. They have even started creating them for PC users, also.  What a great gift these would make for groomsmen or the whole wedding party.  They can create custom covers if you order 15 or more.  I can't wait to order mine!

Colin Cowie Wedding Chic

Another fabulous book from Colin Cowie. Providing expert advice, unique ideas, and inspiring photographs of more than 1,001 gorgeous details.  Colin Cowie Wedding Chic will quickly become the go-to resource for every wedding.

Where to buy?

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Green Wedding Bouquet Alternatives

I fell in love with these unique, unconventional bouquets from Princess Lasertron. A great alternative to fresh flower bouquets, owner Megan Hunt makes these custom heirloom-quality bouquets out of felt and antique buttons.  She also creates boutonnieres and centerpieces, perfect for your sweet, vintage wedding. 

Top 5 Wedding Planner in Los Angeles

We are thrilled to announce Simply Natural Events  has been voted "Top 5 Wedding Planners" in Los Angeles by My Fox LA Hot List.  Thank you to our  family, friends and clients who voted and continue to support us!  

Inspiration Board #1 Hot Pink & Pewter Grey

The hot pink and pewter grey color combination is fun, sexy and sophisticated! Perfect for a Spring Wedding.

Items Top to Bottom: {Column 1} 1. Vintage Car Classy Chassis   2. Bracelett: Jasmalicoius  3. Shoes by Christian Dior 4. Cake by Robyn Loves Cake 

{Column 2) 1. Men's Ties by Thomas Pink  2. Gown by Jenny Packman

{Column 3) 2. Invitation by Decadent Design 3.  Interior Design Ruthie Summers Circa 2007

2009 Wedding Trends

Simply Natural would like to wish everyone a health, happy and joyous New Year!

With a New Year comes new trends.  Here's what's hot in 2009!

Green Going Strong

Of course, my favorite trend from 2007, 2008 and still going strong in 2009 is

green weddings.  Weddings are a great way to incorporate your values.  Starting at the planning stages, you can use recycled invitations, and organic flowers for your ceremony and reception. Offering locally-grown organic food and wine is a great treat for your guests.

Grey is the New Brown

Shades of silver, pewter and charcoal all create a neutral background for hot, bold colors like hot pink, canary yellow and fire engine red or soft, pale colors of lavender and creamy whites. 

Vintage Glam

1920's is all the rage.  Brides wearing birdcage veils and fascinators.  Antique lace and satin gowns, while bridesmaids adorn flapper dresses.  Art Deco-inspired receptions and a vintage getaway car complete the look.

Photo from Christian Dior

Short & Sweet

Been working out your gams?  Then show them off with a mini or knee-length wedding dress.

Photo from Brides.com Dresses from left to right: Oscar de la Renta, Platinum for Priscilla, Amsale

Of course, your own style should shine through!