Will you be my Bridesmaid? It’s only one day…that lives on in photos forever December 8, 2012 What kind of woman gives up all control over her look, style and budget for a day of formal photographs? Bridesmaids do. Joy is the expected, and typical, response to being asked to be in a cherished friend or family member’s wedding. This joy however is inevitably followed by the anxiety of the dress. Regardless… Read More
Elie Saab-is this too much to wear every day? February 23, 2012 I’m totally obsessed with Elie Saab this season, so gorgeous, glamorous, flattering and utterly fabulous. O-B-S-E-S-S-E-D.… Read More
Amazing Vintage Rentals! February 21, 2012 These beautiful vintage sofas, vintage chairs, tables, china, stemware, flatware, vespas, decorative elements and much much more are now available through Archive Vintage Rentals. Call or email me for more details, I’m so pleased to announce my joining with Archive to offer their amazing furnishings and accessories to the central coast of California! rani.archive@gmail.com… Read More
Visit me on Facebook!!! February 19, 2012 My fabulous Social Media guru has set me up with a direct link to my Facebook page. My new website will be up and running soon, in the meantime “like” my page on Facebook and follow my latest posts. Happy Planning! https://www.facebook.com/RaniHooverInspiredWeddingsandEvents… Read More
I can’t wait to use these… November 11, 2011 As a wedding planner I live for details like this. Customizable and available on Etsy, I can’t wait to use these for a wedding! Link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85529179/custom-thank-you-tags-kraft?ref=cat1_gallery_5 … Read More
Natural Details… November 11, 2011 Found these sweet wooden pens on Etsy (link below). What a sweet idea to order with the Bride & Grooms’s names and use for the guestbook or for notes on a wish tree or an advice book. http://www.etsy.com/listing/80515093/3-personalized-engraved-wood-ball-point?ref=cat1_gallery_2… Read More
Nicole & Brent, The Alisal Guest Ranch October 20, 2011 This stunning wedding took place at The Alisal Guest Ranch’s Private Lake in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley just North of Santa Barbara, California. The Bride ‘s smile was contagious and wouldn’t yours be if you were marrying your high school sweetheart? Guests were delivered by Hay Wagon and Boots & Hats spun around the… Read More
Jessica & Nick Forcier, Firestone Vineyard & Winery October 3, 2011 It’s not every day I show up to conduct a rehearsal and the Bride is carrying a bouquet of Broccoli florets. This is just one of my favorite moments while working with Jessica and Nick to plan their Los Olivos wedding. Sweet Monday Photography captured stunning images throughout the day and here is just a… Read More