Blog ~ A Good Affair

Soon to be Mr. & Mrs. ~ Michele & Arthur, John Robert Woods Photography

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:53:26 +0000

In just a few short days, this cute couple will be getting married at Seven-Degrees in Laguna Beach! Their modern glam punk wedding with pinks and fuschia and gunmetal gray has been quite the buzz in our designing studio! Sketches, mock ups, and trial runs… we can’t wait for their custom-built ceremony and reception pieces to come to life at their wedding!

Who are these marvelous people we’ve been dreaming and scheming all these amazing ideas for over the past year?

Meet the lovely Michele and her handsome Arthur…

and their darling son, Leo!

Loving the composition of these photos… gorgeous work John Robert Woods!

Fun times at the OC Great park!

Thanks to John Robert Woods for photographing this amazing couple!
Can’t wait to see what their wedding day brings!
Be sure to visit his site for more of his work!

Check back for Michele & Arthur’s wedding day!
With fabulous vendors like John Robert Woods, Steve Burdick Events,
and Simply Sweet Cakery… (did we mention a hookah lounge?)…
There’s plenty to look forward to!

Did you hear?- We are The Knot’s 2012 Best of Weddings Pick!

Check out our portfolio

Give us a Ring~ 714.679.1139

We would love to setup a complimentary consultation with you at our Newport Beach Design Studio!

Happy Planning!

Happy Anniversary! ~ Rancho Las Lomas, Miguel Pola Photographers

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:04:40 +0000

Can’t believe it has already been a year since this amazing couple tied the knot at the amazing zoological venue, Rancho Las Lomas. It was the perfect day for friends and family to come out and celebrate their love!

Happy Anniversary to the married couple! And while we are respecting their privacy, we are happy to still share the details of this beautiful wedding!

Thanks to Miguel Pola Photographers for capturing this spectacular day! And to Lavenders Flowers for the amazing floral arrangements and bouquets! Be sure to check out Invitation Design Studio as well for the beautiful wedding stationary! This is one of our favorite events… smooth and seamless, thanks to the amazing staff of 24 Carrots!

Did you hear?- We are The Knot’s 2012 Best of Weddings Pick!

Check out our portfolio

Give us a Ring~ 714.679.1139

We would love to setup a complimentary consultation with you at our Newport Beach Design Studio!

Happy Planning!

Friday Fab Find~ a weekly snippet of creative & delicious ideas for your wedding!

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:11:00 +0000

With outdoor weddings, beach weddings, yacht weddings, waterfront weddings… winds have a high chance to blow a bit! But don’t let that ruin the beautiful veil you have picked out for your big day for your walk down the aisle or for your photos!

Check out these genius little gems (or pearls) to give your veil the weight it needs to stay put without requiring the hands of a bridesmaid…

Save the Veil… magnetic veil weights that easily slip on and off your veil!

There are four lovely styles to choose from…

Oval with Swarovski Crystal, Oval with Mother of Pearl, Round with Swarovski Crystal, Round with Mother of Pearl

These are a lovely solution to the common runaway veil problem we hope some of your outdoorsy brides use!

Did you hear?- We are The Knot’s 2012 Best of Weddings Pick!

Check out our portfolio

Give us a Ring~ 714.679.1139

We would love to setup a complimentary consultation with you at our Newport Beach Design Studio!

Happy Planning!

Friday Fab Find~ a weekly snippet of creative & delicious ideas for your wedding!

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:20:13 +0000

Wedding ceremony aisles – indoor or outdoor – are often the toughest to think of a creative way to decorate, yet it is one of the most important walks of any wedding day! Flower petals are usually the first to spring to mind… but whether it be due to venue restrictions or a windy ceremony location those plans can literally fly away!

Petal Happy is an amazing company based out of New York that offers petal aisle runners and paths for your ceremony! Check out this luxuriousness… and with no fuss or mess!

Think outside the box for your wedding… come up with ways to get what you want without having to break venue rules or restrictions! We can help you with thinking up unique and creative ideas… give us a call today!

Did you hear?- We are The Knot’s 2012 Best of Weddings Pick!

Check out our portfolio

Give us a Ring~ 714.679.1139

We would love to setup a complimentary consultation with you at our Newport Beach Design Studio!

Happy Planning!

Sneak Peek ~ Melissa & Lawrence ~ The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Joey Ikemoto Photography

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:38:19 +0000

You’ve seen peeks of this gorgeous wedding at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena on our sites we’re sure… but here’s another teaser for you! We can’t wait to bring you the full event of Melissa & Lawrence’s beautiful ballroom wedding! Thanks to Joey Ikemoto Photography for these fabulous images!

Stay tuned for more of the amazing romantic shots and detail room shots too! Can’t wait to share with you all the fabulous vendors who made this day possible!

Did you hear?- We are The Knot’s 2012 Best of Weddings Pick!

Check out our portfolio

Give us a Ring~ 714.679.1139

We would love to setup a complimentary consultation with you at our Newport Beach Design Studio!

Happy Planning!

Friday Fab Find~ a weekly snippet of creative & delicious ideas for your wedding!

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:28:02 +0000

Looking for a beautiful yet practical gift for your bridesmaids, or for yourself? Something that can be used and enjoyed not only on your wedding day, but also for days afterwards? Robes are a great idea! Perfect for the morning of hair and makeup, but then you can enjoy using for the days and years that follow.

We’ve seen all types of robes, from the fuzzy with custom monograms to silky satin… and with the silky satin we’ve seen some “wardrobe malfunctions”!

Here’s are great robes to check out! Doie Lounge – an eco-luxe loungewear company specializing in robes for brides and bridesmaids!
Beautiful and soft, as well as customizable for your wedding! (And they stay tied- no accidental peep shows here!)

Details about these lovely robes:

~ Fits most: available in sizes X-small to X-large; looks stunning on both short and tall frames

~ Functional and stylish: incredibly soft bamboo jersey with patterned silk, for fun pops of color

~ Stays put: between the permanently attached outer silk tie and an interior tie, it won’t come off unexpectedly

~ Eco-friendly: the fabrics are natural and sustainable and each robe has been produced locally, just a few miles from headquarters in Los Angeles

Doie Lounge founder and robe designer, Sara Kirsner, would love to hear from you! sara@doielounge.com As a 12-time bridesmaid, she has an insiders view on weddings.
“I LOVE working with the brides to come up with exactly what they want. I can answer size/color questions and help them come up with something that looks visually beautiful.”

~ You can always ask if there are other robes available that are not on the site. There may be other colors/prints that can be done that are not shown.

~ Also, discounts for buying 3 or more (15% off 3 or more, 25% off 5 or more, 35% off of 8 or more)!

Be sure to check out the site for more robe designs!

Did you hear?- We are The Knot’s 2012 Best of Weddings Pick!

Check out our portfolio

Give us a Ring~ 714.679.1139

We would love to setup a complimentary consultation with you at our Newport Beach Design Studio!

Happy Planning!

Soon to be Mr. & Mrs. ~ Colleen & Trey, Marilyn Nakazato Photography

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:10:31 +0000

Couples in love… captured magnificently by Marilyn Nakazato! We shared with you Alice & Charlton’s adorable engagement shoot, now here’s another cute couple we are excited to be working with for their upcoming wedding at the fabulous Villa del Sol d’Oro in Sierra Madre. Be sure to check out the Marilyn Nakazato Photography blog for more images of the happy couple, Colleen & Trey! We love all the fun little props for this engagement shoot… complete with a comic book, cupcakes, paper mustaches, and a comfy quilt!

Can’t wait til the big day!! We are loving working with this couple!

Did you hear?- We are The Knot’s 2012 Best of Weddings Pick!

Check out our portfolio

Give us a Ring~ 714.679.1139

We would love to setup a complimentary consultation with you at our Newport Beach Design Studio!

Happy Planning!

Sneak Peek ~ Daisy & JT ~ The Villa, San Juan Capistrano, Harvard Photography

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:30:10 +0000

San Juan Capistrano is a fabulous place for weddings… from the beautiful Franciscan Gardens to The Villa, where Daisy & JT celebrated their marriage with friends and family. This distinctive wedding venue is a beautiful location for a warm intimate gathering in a rustic stone courtyard surrounded by historic architecture. The trees and greenery providing the perfect scenery for an outdoor wedding. Congrats to Daisy & JT on their marriage! And thanks to Harvard Photography for being there to capture their special moments. Stay tuned for more of the beautiful wedding at The Villa San Juan Capistrano!

Need help with creating YOUR perfect wedding day?
Give us a call for a free consultation and we’ll be happy to help!

Did you hear?- We are The Knot’s 2012 Best of Weddings Pick!

Check out our portfolio

Give us a Ring~ 714.679.1139

We would love to setup a complimentary consultation with you at our Newport Beach Design Studio!

Happy Planning!

A Classic Wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast ~ Kenny Grill Photography

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:29:06 +0000

The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast is a beautiful wedding venue with its the iconic Italian rotunda and amazing views of the Pacific Coast! The Mar Vista room with its beautiful alcove is the highlight of the room with panoramic ocean views and floor to ceiling windows. While we can’t show you the happy couple, we still wanted to share the details of this classic elegant white and silver wedding! Don’t forget to check out below the amazing vendors who made this unforgettable event possible!

The ceremony out in the warm sunshine started this happy occasion off right! The Italian rotunda a perfect focal point for the processional. We love the full simplicity of these aisle pieces.

Framed by the rotunda, these altar pieces fit the scene perfectly. The wispyness of the green vines swayed gently in the breeze as the ceremony took place.

As we moved from ceremony to reception, the guests were greeted by this unique display of their escort cards. The manzanita centerpiece an enticing sight to behold.

Quite possibly our favorite view of the Mar Vista ballroom. The natural light is perfection!

Gorgeous florals by Charlene’s Events!

A beautiful (and delicious) candy buffet provided by the couple’s friends! Green, white and silver candy to coordinate with the rest of the wedding decor!

These organza swirl overlays added a light elegant touch of silver, accented by silver chivari chairs.

A simply elegant and beautiful cake by Simply Sweet Cakery!

Thanks to all the fabulous vendors who made this event spectacular, beautiful and unforgettable!

Coordination: A Good Affair Wedding & Event Production

Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Resort at Pelican Hill

Florist: Charlene’s Events

Cake: Simply Sweet Cakery

Photography: Kenny Grill Photography

DJ/Chivari Chairs/Lighting/AV: Carcano DJ

Videographer: Parallel Media Productions

Friday Fab Find~ a weekly snippet of creative & delicious ideas for your wedding!

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:45:42 +0000

For you lovely brides, as you get in your last wedding dress fittings and hair & makeup trials, you begin to get those last finishing touches of your wedding day look together! Maybe a veil isn’t your style, and a tiara just doesn’t fit your personality, but you want a special “something” to adorn your beautifully coiffed hair… check out these beautiful bridal headbands to give you that extra touch of romance and glamour!

Check out Twigs & Honey for gorgeous embellished bridal headpieces, from feathers to crystals – there are looks that are sure to fit your own unique style!

from Twigs & Honey

from Twigs & Honey Etsy shop

from Twigs & Honey

from Twigs & Honey Etsy shop

Be sure to check out Twigs & Honey, as well as the Etsy shop for more exquisite headpieces and amazing veils and bridal caps!