Wishing you all a happy, healthy, successful, and INSPIRING New Year in 2010! May all of you Brides cherish this special time in your lives to the fullest...

Blessings,
♥Lauren

I have such exciting news... We've been nominated for DivineCaroline's "Love This Site" Award!!! Boy am I excited :) So awesome to receive great feedback from our devoted readers, check it out and be sure to vote for us while your there - thanks everyone! click image to vote

Just wanted to keep any of you dedicated Inspire The Bride readers in the loop that my Husband and I will be moving today... This means I may be a bit behind on posting this week. Bear with me as I do have to say, I have some exciting new blog posts coming soon (including Printable Thank You Wedding & Lingerie Cards) that you won't want to miss!!

This past year has flown by so quickly! Looking back on 2008, there were many special moments and accomplishments that I am so thankful for. I am anxious to see what this new year will bring - I am most excited for my wedding that will be taking place this June! In 2009 you can also look forward to many more fabulous posts full of helpful wedding advice and trends, keep checking back for more buzz. May you all have an Inspiring 2009!

This past week, I had such a wonderful time attending Ceremony Magazine's Annual Event. This year, the event was held at a location that is very dear to my heart The Richard Nixon Library, in Yorba Linda, CA. One of the reasons this venue is so special to me is because I will be personally tying the knot there next June with my amazing Fiance, Kyle! Not only was I there as a wedding professional, but I was also able to get great ideas for my own wedding. My best friend Lindsey (a phenomenal OC Hair Stylist) accompanied me to the event, we sure enjoyed the yummy food from Jay's Catering& were delighted to meet many other OC vendors. The event was held on the Garden lawn & inside the East Room (a replica of the East Room in the White House). The event featured incredible vendors that collaborated in making this an event to remember. Have fun browsing through pictures from the event by Barnet Photography. Special thanks to Ceremony Magazine for putting on such an amazing event! Check out the launch of their new site: CaliforniaWeddingWave