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Tag: Laguna Beach Wedding Planner
Morning Lavender
Have you ever heard of Morning Lavender?? If not, you will have to look it up.
Morning Lavender Boutique and Café is the cutest place ever to have any type of Event :
-Bridal Shower
-Baby Shower
-Birthday Party
-Gathering
-Or a special event
Located in the heart of Tustin, this little gem is a must see.
It’s open from 9am-7pm. And is easy to see, from the front you will see it’s beautiful Boutique and behind the boutique is the Café.
Before coming here, I always know parking in front of the shop is limited.
There are plenty of spots down the main streets so plan on walking a little bit.
We have been here a hand full of times to meet our Brides. They have a variety of Bridesmaids dresses and gowns in their showroom to choose from. We think it’s such a great place to have a meeting.
We hoped you enjoyed our review and little segment on this hidden gem. Stay busy and be beautiful! https://morninglavender.com/
XoXo- The Ciao Bella Babes
Ciao Bella Baby
Maternity Photoshoot
We decided to do a Maternity Photoshoot near by, our house at the time. We loved the way the greenery was taking over the Pepper fields.
So we called up my brother who is great on the GoPro and has his own Drone, to get that awesome footage, my sister-in-law who knows all my good angles and went for it.
The weather was wonderful a little cold by the time we got down there because it was golden hour, but we had a little sunlight still!
It made due for the best pictures. The last time we got pregnant we, or should I say “I” wanted to get those fabulous sunset on the beach shots. So this time around we went for a totally different feel. Here is our first look.
For our second look I wanted to spice it up and add some color to our wardrobe, so I wore a red dress, and the hubs and our baby girl, Liv wore denim.
I love what a sport she was being especially during her nap time. She did get cranky towards the end, so I knew it was time to go. But I needed up doing a super cute look inside the house as well, so it was great that she wanted to go.
I am feeling great this time around. I’m super happy to be having another baby. I couldn’t be more grateful and blessed to be carrying a healthy baby. We absolutely love our doctors Tiffney and Brian Tran over by Mission Viejo Hospital. They are such a dynamic duo and made my first process of being pregnant a breeze, plus delivery was crazy, and I couldn’t thank Dr Tran enough for being my super hero that day.
Wedding Pizza Bar
Happy National Pizza Day! “I love you with every PIZZA my heart !” We love a good pun!
Imagine having a Pizza Buffet on your wedding day! We think this is such great way to incorporate something fun and affordable.
Here are 5 ways your can do it.
- Have a Hosted Pizza Bar
- Have Pizza served in slices for appetizers
- Have it for midnight snacks
- Have a kids table set for making mini pizzas and oven roast them
- Take them home! Have boxes to-go for people to eat as they go!
Photo credits:
Paper Gems Co.
Hello beauties! We have a new feature today with Paper Gems Co. which we are super excited to share with you! We have been following them on IG and just adore what they do!
Here is a little sneak peek of our favorite designs we pulled from their account to show you!
We love the attention to detail. The way each bottle can be customizable! You can add each of your bridesmaids names to her own bottle, and gift them to your girls on your Wedding day! They are super cute for photo opps too!
Your Wedding photographer will love to get some awesome shots of you and your gals poppin bottles! We can picture it now. We also love the mini bottles too for bridesmaids gifts.
These are overall wonderful presents and gifts to give for any occasion, birthday or holiday!
We can’t wait to see our upcoming Brides use them!
Xoxo, The Ciao Bella Babes
Visit them http://Instagram.com/Paper_Gems_Co
Tropically Island Breeze
Summer started and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for parties events and wedding tablescapes.
We love to watch and see all the new innovated ideas people come up with! Just like you, we enjoy all the bright vibrant colors and ideas that Wedding & Event Designers display, for celebrations + Wedding days!
This is what we have seen thus far! A ton of gold painted pineapples, floating floral, leaves under plates, and a mixture of texture linens being displayed.
The color palettes are to swoon for! The tropical trends are taking over and we love seeing it all unfold.
Todays Wedding trends are a must see! And we are bringing it to you first hand. Here we go, hold onto your seats, you are in for a big treat!
Check it out! We hope you are all having a fabulous day! Xoxo, The Ciao Bella Babes
CBWP Summer Solstice 2019: First Day of Summer
Today was the first day of Summer, so why not kick it off with some fun, vibrant Summer colors!
We decided to mix it up and go all out! We love mix matching plates and playing around with colors! Especially during the summertime. We got the inspiration, while waking around Laguna Beach, and seeing all the beautiful flowers that were in full bloom.
We then grabbed a few pieces from our warehouse, bought some new items at HomeGoods, and went to work.
We staged this to give you some fun inspo for a Summer vibe, Bridal Brunch, Bridal Shower or even, the morning before your Dream day!
We love to incorporate color blocking, mix matched patterns, Good China and lavish tones! Check it out! Let us know what you think. Comment below. We would love to hear from you!
Xoxo, The Ciao Bella Babes
CBWP Dream Team
Hello there! We are The Ciao Bella’s ready to exceed all of your expectations! Let’s meet the CBWP Team.
When she isn’t organizing, creating or delivering you the 5 star experience you could find her traveling, hiking, enjoying the outdoors, or laying out, catching those sun rays. Michelle is very reliable, a team player and one of our Leads for Day of Coordination. Our Brides would say that “Michelle is always happy, smiling and going above and beyond!” We love having Michelle on the CBWP Team. She has been with us for over 6 years and we couldn’t be more thankful for her and all the Weddings she has been apart of. She is an expert when it comes to planning. She exerts charisma, never falls short of her tasks, is always helping others finish theirs. She knows the ins and outs like the back of her hand and is great at attending to our Brides and Grooms. We can always count on Michelle. She’s humble, brave, talented, and very calm in a sticky situation. Not only is she an amazing asset to us but to anyone else as well. She is the one we can call upon in any situation to be there for us in a heartbeat. We love Michelle !
When Jess isn’t curating Wedding or Events you can find her up in the mountains snowboarding or at the beach swimming like a mermaid. Jess is a one of a kind and one of our main Wedding Planners and Coordinators. She excels where others fall short, she is very energetic, loves love and of course Weddings too! She has what it takes to handle every aspect on her own. She is a people pleaser, and loves to plan! Her execution is flawless and she pays extra attention to the pretty little details. Our brides would call Jess “ A go-getter !” We love having Jess on the CBWP Team. She has done all of our extravagant and over the top Weddings with us! She will continue to impress us with her creativity! We just love Jess!
When Maria isn’t Planning, you could find her crafting, sewing, making new designs or fashion pieces, enjoying her family, working out, or planning her own Events. Maria is a jack of all traits! She can wear many hats! Maria is dependable and an asset to any company she works for! She can tackle any and all obstacles, she is the most amazing person to work with and the complete package. Maria delivers her expertise to all Weddings and Events. She is known for being at a location before her scheduled time. Our Brides would say “ Maria has everything it takes to shine !” We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Maria on board the Ciao Bella Dream Team.
When Sierra isn’t doing make up or leading a Wedding or Event you could find her cooking up a storm in the kitchen for her family. She is a loving and caring Mama of two, who is dedicated to her family. Sierra has been with us since day one and enjoys every little aspect of the planning process. This little bombshell is reliable and self – sufficient! She will be at a Wedding before the sun rises to set up shop for our Bride and Bridesmaids getting them all glammed up for our Brides Dream Day. But wait there’s more, she will pull a double shift and work until the nights end to help with everything in between! From setting up to strike this Mama has what it takes to succeed at life. She is vibrant, full of love and has great energy, we love having Sierra on our squad. Our Brides would say “She’s ahhhhhmazing !” If you ever see Sierra say hi! She is the one you will see walking around with a smile on her face, never stressed and filled with passion for this industry. Let’s give it up for Sierra!
Principle Planner & Luxury Wedding Designer Christina is our networking Queen, meeting new people is her “thang”, building new relationships with other vendors and getting to know new prospects daily is her jam. She has that lovable spirit, and has that relatable personality that’s attracts you to her. Christina always makes sure all ends are tied, all needs are met, and cradling every aspect of the planning process with the utmost care. Treating each Bride as if they were her own best friend. She is the kind of person who makes you feel good when you see her! But when she’s isn’t planning a lavish party, and extraordinary Event or Luxurious Wedding, you can find her beachside with her family and friends. She is a Mommy to be of two under two, a trophy wifey, and amazing entrepreneur. She found her niche decades ago, coming from a big Italian Family, always helping her Grandma and Aunties planning Parties, and creating enchanting moments with darling little details. It was in her nature to be a Premier Planner. She started her company straight out of high school while still attending college to get her degree in Business Management. What separates her from the rest is her enthusiasm, dedication, passion and love for her clients. She is loyal, respectful, responsible and creates these everlasting moments, people swoon for! Her relationships speak for themselves, time and time again you will find her catering to her clients needs. She is the woman behind the scenes, a curator of all things pretty, and her love for this industry is extremely effortless. She’s a natural and cultivates every Event or Wedding into a timeless masterpiece. She delivers the ultimate experience with everything she touches! She was born in Hollywood and raised in Laguna Beach, attending El Morro Elementary, Thurston and Laguna Beach High School. She was a LBHS Cheerleader and became known as your “go-to gal” for planning a good party.
We had so much fun shooting our Team Photos in our hometown.
Make Up : https://www.instagram.com/sierradawnmakeup/
Jewelry : https://gorjana.com/
Location: Laguna Beach, California
Getting Ready Wedding Robes
Good morning Bella’s!
Ok, so today we will be talking Lace VS Silk Robes. Which are you heading towards on your Dream Day. We have always loved a beautiful silk robe, but have you seen the latest!!
Lace robes are now, the new go-to! A hot new number, Wedding Ready Wear item, all the Blushing Brides have been buying lately.
Here’s a look at some gorgeous brides taking it to the next level. Whether it’s for your Big Day, or for your infamous Bachelorette party! Lace and tulle is back in style, no more silk, out with the old in with the new!
Photo via Goddess by Nature 
Photo via Homebodii 
Photo via Pinterest
Photo via Homebodii
Photo via LaBelleTheLabel
We feel like lace is the ultimate, sexy yet sophisticated balance, to your Getting Wedding Wear plus it photographs so well.
So there you have it! Cheers to you! We hope you enjoyed our Blog about Our Getting Ready Wedding Robes! We love sharing the hottest new trends with you! Stay tuned for more—
Xoxo– The Ciao Bella Babes
Wedding Trends for 2019 & 2020 Ciao Bella
We are predicting some amazing Wedding trends, making statements for 2019 & 2020. This Spring and Summer you will be seeing a lot more accessories, for our beautiful upcoming Bride to Be’s!
From Jean Jackets, or the hipster leather jackets, to these darling Hats! Let us know what you think? We are swooning over these looks!
Photo via Pinterest 
Photo via Pinterest 
Photo via Pinterest
“Every Bride has a story to tell. ” – Christina Sorensen
As we approach the Summer season, we wanted to jump on here, and give you the 411 on some new Wedding trends, making waves! You will be seeing some of these looks this Spring and Summer, and we are not mad about it! We feel like these trends will spill into the next year as well.
The Brides, this day in age, are all about chic style and upcoming trends! Plus adding a dramatic “Wow Factor” …..never hurt nobody!
We hope you enjoyed our Wedding Fashion Trends, hat segment. We are always bringing you the latest and greatest, in the wedding world! So stay tuned to see what’s new! Check back in with us to see what we have up our sleeve!
XOXO- The Ciao Bella Babes