Jaynie has been a busy lady- she just opened her new store Mini’s Cupcakes- and I feel the irresistable desire to take a car trip! Jaynie says, “When the space became available, I knew it would be a better fit for us. We wanted to find a new place that inspires an enriching experience and continues to bring a yummy joy to the community…We are thrilled our customers are enthusiastic about the move and have pleged to follow our shop to its new space.”

My fav is Lemon Drop (pictured above) but I am totally intrigued by the Pineapple Upside Down and the Pistachio Raspberry!

I had to find out the Tucson Bride and Groom Team’s weaknesses:

Fran, our esteemed publisher, goes traditional with Chocolate with Buttercream and a bit adventurous with the Strawberries and Champagne (although she makes it clear that she would not turn down any of them!!)

Jennifer, our beloved Marketing and Sales gal, prefers Pineapple Upside Down, Chocolate Ganache, Carrot, and Strawberries and Champagne ( I asked for her favorite but she couldn’t narrow it down!)

Stephanie, our invaluable Editor, simply cannot choose. She’s spontaneous and decides when she sees them; whichever one is prettiest is her pick!

There is only one problem. What about the perfect way to display your Mini’s? Check out the Cupcake Tower- these are versatile, customizable and re-usable! They are handcrafted, come with matching non-permanent ribbon and you can choose square or round, 2, 3, 4 or 5 tiers!

Cupcakes, meet your throne!

It’s a little bit wrong how much I want a cupcake right now- I hear the treadmill yelling at me! (Speaking of cupcakes, do you know about Bella Cupcake Couture?)

Chatting Soon~Kelly

Thanks to Amanda Rockafellow for her delightful and tempting images of Mini’s new store and cupcakes!

Here’s what you need to know: Mini’s is located at 7051 North Oracle Rd.  Tucson, AZ, call  299-2605 for more information.

Of course, things have changed in the photography world but my love of this art form has not…so when I see really cool, beautiful, striking photography, I feel pure happiness (and a bit of awe since my 6 year old takes better pictures than me).

That’s why today I am sharing  Jon and Georgina Anderson with you- they are the Tucson based photography team of Something Blue Photography and they rock the rings! They actually do a great job all around but their images of rings are so cool! Let’s have a look see:

I think it’s safe to say Something Blue Photography embraces color, likes to have fun, and knows how to work the romance!

Needless to say, if I had to do it all over again, I would find a way to make my wedding more charming and personal so when we come across products from companies like Bella Cupcake Couture, I get really excited. Giddy even. This is one of those products that adds a very special touch to your event and will make your guests ooh and ahh all over that place. See what I mean?

The other cool thing about the cupcake wrappers is that they are printed with soy inks on recycled linen paper. Eco-friendly AND pretty??? LOVE! (Visit Bella Cupcake Couture to see more options including customizable wrappers.)

The details are what makes a wedding, or any event, stand out from the others. Clever choices and personalized touches take your event to the next level and these are exactly the kind of thing you can incorporate into your wedding without a ton of extra effort on your part.

Visit the Bella Cupcake Couture blog for the latest custom designs and cupcake news!

Chatting Soon~Kelly

One of the biggest decisions every couple has to make regarding location for their ceremony and reception.  Many brides and grooms choose to host their events at  a home; either the B&G’s home, a relative’s home, or a home that can be rented.

This option offers a different kind of vibe to the event than a resort does. There’s an intimate slant to it all and often, with Arizona’s amazing evening weather, many couples choose to entertain outside. Anne Bryan was asked to dole out some tips to readers regarding backyard decor.

In the article, Anne suggests “spiffing things up a bit but not going overboard or using something you wouldn’t normally want in your backyard”. Among my favorite ideas from the article is the suggestion to “change out the pool lights to compliment the décor” and to “use aromatic plants to enhance the mood”. Anne’s idea to use small lanterns for hanging on plants or bushes is solid advice because the lanterns protect both the plants and the guests from the flame while still adding a gorgeous glow to the area. Anne is an event planner that thinks of everything!

For the complete article and more of Anne Bryan’s tips, click here.

All Photos Courtesy of  Amanda Rockafellow Photography

We would love to hear what you have done or are going to do to prepare your backyard for your event!

Chatting Soon~Kelly

Amy Wahl and her team set us up for some great memory-making with a computer that films and produces these nifty books in about ten minutes.

I can’t stop looking at the two books I made at our party and remembering what fun we had. Ours were imprinted with our 10th anniversary cover–they would look so great with your monogram and wedding date in your wedding colors.