humor – Palm Springs Florist, Palm Springs Event Services

The Devil Is In The Wedding Details

May 22, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

If you read bridal blogs and magazines, there’s a lot of talk of “details” and “special touches” that brides and wedding planners are using to make 2013 weddings unique to each bridal couple.

Don’t let the details get your veil in a twist! It’s ok for place cards to be place cards and not art.

At the same time, I think the focus on producing creative details can put a lot of pressure on brides especially in this age of Pinterest and so many places to submit beautiful wedding photos for publication. Don’t let the culture of details get into your head- let the unique ideas reveal themselves as you plan. Take a deep breath, and maybe make time online a little less Pinteresting.

Be well, and love well.

Dinah.

Filed Under: advice, humor, weddings Tagged With: advice, Australia, bride, etiquette, Help and Advice, Pinterest, place cards, Relationships, The Girl Of My Best Friend, unique wedding plans, United States, wedding, wedding details, Weddings

POLL! The Garter Toss. Should We Toss It From The Wedding Reception?

May 20, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

Last post we talked about the bouquet. Today we pick up the garter toss. In theory this is a bit of bawdy fun where the groom reaches under the bride’s wedding dress, and pulls a special garter off her leg (ooh la la!). The garter is then thrown, bouquet style to the eager groomsmen. Problem is, at some weddings, it’s turned into a cringe inducing lap-dance/up-skirt flashing fiasco. At a wedding I attended, prior to the garter removal (teeth, of course)

look like fun? or humiliating? Weigh in!

the groom donned a blindfold, and fondled the legs of female guests to see if he could find the bride! All in front of Grandma. That put me off this particular tradition personally but I’m all for grooms who want to have their fun embracing their inner Chippendale. My advice would be to discuss in advance exactly what you’re comfortable with – good practice for married life!

So, what do you think? To toss, or not to toss?

Filed Under: advice, humor, weddings Tagged With: event planning, garter toss, garter toss tradition, Grandma, groom, groomsman, Relationships, the garter toss, wedding, wedding dress, Weddings

Wedding Movie Wednesday! 80s Teen Comedy – Sixteen Candles

May 20, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

Feeling irritated by your sisters? Sorority, soul or otherwise? Whether you’re the bride or the maid, a night with this classic 80s John Hughes comedy, will loosen everyone up. Have an 80’s themed sleep-over to screen Sixteen Candles: the perfect presentation of teen angst about boys, turning 16, and being a bridesmaid. And just you try not to melt a little, deep in your 14 year old heart, over Michael Schoeffling. (Good luck with that.)

Filed Under: advice, humor, movies, weddings Tagged With: 16 Candles, Associated Press, John Hughes, Michael Schoeffling, Molly Ringwald, movie with a wedding, Sixteen Candles, wedding, wedding movies

Tossing the Bouquet Toss – All The Single Ladies Will Thank You.

May 17, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

At wedding’s end, the bride tosses her bouquet to crowd of happy single gals, right? Often though, when a DJ turns up the Beyonce and puts out the call, eligible gals disappear into the woodwork. When I was on bridesmaid duty, I always found that was a perfect time to sprinkle rose petals in the bridal suite. Honestly, unmarried women want nothing to do with this archaic tradition.

Fear not, Brides! You can ceremonially dispose of flowers without setting your single friends’ teeth on edge. Try this: instead of throwing your flowers at someone, which is a little hostile when you think about it, GIVE them to a lady (or gentleman – we don’t judge) wish to honor. Grandma, Man of Honor, childhood best friend, you pick. We at MLFS even make you a “toss” bouquet so you can keep your own gorgeous bouquet for yourself!

I’m betting you have a guest who’d be thrilled with a special posy. And trust me, there are women who will be thrilled with not having their marital status paraded around the dance floor.

Be well, and love well.

-Dinah

Filed Under: advice, humor, Palm Springs, weddings Tagged With: bouquet toss, bouquet toss tradition, bride, Disc jockey, Dried and Preserved, Flower, Relationships, shopping, the bouquet toss, wedding, wedding traditions, Weddings

Yes, You Are Having A Celebrity Wedding!

May 10, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

Getting married makes you a star in a way in your own family. A family wedding is a big deal – there’s no denying it. So believe it or not, in their eyes, you are a having a celebrity wedding! The “paparazzi” chasing you may be a little nutty – everyone wants to spend time with you and find out how the wedding planning is going. Just like Hollywood celebrity brides, you’ll get the same questions repeatedly. Have you chosen reception centerpieces? What’s the wedding dress like? Have patience.

My own celebrity moment, with the help of Design Visage of Orange County, CA

They’re not trying to drive you crazy, the just want to share your excitement and happiness. So when Grandma Ethel asks again about your linger-eee, smile and know you’re loved. Enjoy your moment in the spotlight.

Be well, and love well.

Dinah

Filed Under: advice, humor, Wedding planning, weddings Tagged With: advice, bride, centerpiece, Help and Advice, Hollywood, Palm Springs Florist, Palm Springs wedding planner, Relationships, wedding, wedding dress, wedding planner, Weddings

Wedding Movie Wednesday: Classic Comedy -The Princess Bride

May 8, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

Cover of 20th Anniversary Edition (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

As any bride or event planner knows, the process of planning a wedding can get stressful. What’s a good escape? A fun movie, and why not one with a fairytale wedding? We came across The Princess Bride on cable the other night and it’s a perfect antidote to real world stress, wedding related or otherwise. A few belly laughs and you’re back on the road to happily ever after.

Happy viewing.

Be well and love well.

Dinah

Filed Under: advice, humor, weddings Tagged With: event planning, Help and Advice, Inigo Montoya, Princess Bride, Relationships, shopping, wedding, wedding movie, wedding movies, Weddings

No Good Wedding Shows On TV? (Psst- Your Best Option May Be on The Channel Of Life)

May 7, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

There’s nothing on TV, and yet you find yourself sitting on the sofa flipping through the channels. Let me throw some metaphysical theory at you. Maybe the universe is telling you “Hey! Go do something else already!” Whether you’re planning a wedding or not, keep an eye out for hints that you’re not using your time in the best way. Not that the best way is always sorting place cards or organizing bookshelves. Sometimes a bubble bath is just what the doctor ordered.

Be well, and love well.

Dinah

Filed Under: advice, humor, Wedding planning, weddings Tagged With: bride, Relationships, Television, United States, wedding, wedding dress, wedding planner, Weddings

My Little Flower Shop: A Palm Springs Florist Flirting With Palm Desert?

May 3, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

We are so grateful to all our friends and fans who make up the My Little Flower Shop family. You are keeping us busy, busy busy! And happy, busy bees we are here at your favorite Palm Springs florist. Anyone shopping in the Uptown Design District sees our delivery vans buzzing in and out of our driveway on Indian Canyon headed to all the fashionable spots and fabulous residents of our beautiful valley. So all that buzzing back and forth- why not have another beehive in another fabulous, glamorous location? How about..hmm.. 11 miles East or so? Stay tuned Little Flower Fans!

A My Little Flower Shop bride. In the Desert. Among the Palms. Oops, have I said too much?

Filed Under: humor, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, weddings Tagged With: centerpiece, My Little Flower Shop, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Florist, wedding

Seeking a good, cheap nosh in Palm Springs?

April 10, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

Bargain chowhounds are a dime a dozen- but how often do you find a round-up of cheap eats direct from locals? Vic Yepello

Laurye’s Steak Ranch (Photo credit: jericl cat)

over at www.talkingrealestatepalmsprings.com has done just that. A few tidbits from his insider crew:•Appetizer dinner on the patio during Happy Hour at Wang’s is cheap and good. In Palm Springs

•We like the cafe at the Camelot and Rick’s Grill for okay and inexpensive dinner . Just looking for a change tonight.

•Rick’s Desert Grill or don’t laugh, either the Fish & Chips or Cobb Salad at Billy Reeds. And my new fave is the sole at Twin Palms. (All in Palm Springs)

For the whole megillah, hit up the full post here. Eat up!

Be well, love well, and EAT WELL! Thanks for the great post Vic!

-Dinah.

Filed Under: advice, humor, Palm Springs

Little Flower Girl, Big Wedding Dreams.

April 3, 2013 By Dinah Leave a Comment

Little girls have big wedding dreams and unlimited imaginations. Now look at that from a different perspective. You want the person designing your wedding to have…big wedding dreams and unlimited imaginations. Hey, look! In-house wedding planners unfettered by budget or reality! Let them tell you all their thoughts and dreams and stories. And when the wild dream of a cotton candy dress becomes a cotton candy cart at the reception, you’ll know who to thank. With a big fat ball of cotton candy

Be well, and love well.