My favorite August Bloom…. July 26, 2011 Gardenias are my FAVORITE August blooms. The unforgettable scent, the delicate petals, the lush greenery and did I mention the beautifully perfumed scent?? Gardenias are great for corsages and to float in a vessel of water. With just some florists tape and a pin, it is a ready to go corsage! They are available in… Read More
All the Royal details…. July 22, 2011 http://fashionista.com/2011/07/kate-middletons-wedding-dress-cost-more-than-400000-see-it-up-close-starting-today/… Read More
Harvest this idea…. July 21, 2011 What a beautiful way to add color, dimension and a touch of organic beauty to a reception with hand written escort cards inserted into apples with an elegant little pearl-topped push pin. The table numbers (or names) are written inside. Whether crab apples, granny smiths, fugi or red delicious, these are such a beautiful, simple… Read More
July 21, 2011 I L-O-V-E this wedding magazine, published only twice yearly, it’s SO worth the wait. Newly engaged, planning your wedding for this summer or autumn or dreaming of your day to come this is well worth the newsstand price tag.… Read More
the perfect gifts….. July 19, 2011 http://www.grandinroad.com/entertaining-decor-furnishings/13994 The perfect gifts are thoughtful, personal and useful so to begin my perfect gift series let’s start with these little cocktail napkins from Grandin Road. Only $29 for a set of 12 monogrammed cocktail napkins, what a budget-friendly and perfect gift for any Bride, engaged couple, Mother of the… Read More
January 25, 2011 This is such a lovely invitation suite, very fresh and modern with a distinct nod the the past.… Read More
September 9, 2010 This was one of my beautiful August Brides at a private vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley. Sunset views of the vineyard covered rolling hills in Happy Canyon. Stunning. Contact me directly for information about securing this venue for your special day!… Read More
July 26, 2010 Welcome to RaniHoover.com! Poppies on Figueroa Mountain bring so much beauty to the Santa Ynez Valley and with them comes the launch of another exciting Wedding & Event season. This year has been no exception with beautiful Brides, stunning new locations and the fusion of tradition with fresh new ideas always continues to inspire. The… Read More