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So with the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions of course.

Wasn’t the entire month of December for excuses to overindulge in feasts and finances? We buy. We eat. Repeat.

Once Jan 1st hit. So did reality. Back to budgeting and back to the daily grind on top of that forced motivation.

Today I went to the gym and a couple other hundred people had the same idea as me. I counted over 50 people at my bodyworks class. That’s over 30 more than when I attended the same class in December.

Good for us I say! At least we are trying. Every day is another battle to beat the bulge and hopefully more of us will stick to it this time around.

but for now, I’m congratulating my hard workout with a glass of wine. Cheers!

In Los Angeles, it almost seems traditional to do everything in a nontraditional way. From quirky venues, to worldy food trucks, and non matching bridal attire, L.A. has it all at your disposal. However, despite this generation’s desire to rebel against the hotel ballroom wedding, many seem to still want the classic wedding cake. After looking through our files, I noticed there have been just as many cakes as dessert tables spreads! Here are some cakes from Amber Events weddings for you to enjoy. Click on the photo to see the photographers credit. xo, Nira

Super Fine Bakery, by Picotte Photography

Vanilla Bake Shop, photo by Next Exit

home made cake, photo by One Love Photography

Sweet Lady Jane, by Caliendo Photography

Fantasy Frostings, photography by Natalie Moser

RoseBud Cakes, photography by Justine Ungaro

A Sweet Design by the Youngrens

Hansen’s Cakes, Mi Belle Photography

  A Sweet Design, photo by Carolyn Troadec Photography

Starr Bakery, Jose Villa Photography

Vanilla Bake Shop, photo by Callaway Gable

Vanilla Bake Shop, photo by Carolyn Tran

 

People work hard in their profession for several reasons I would imagine. One of which is so they can pay for their living space. The harder you work, generally the nicer the pad one would own right? Once that is achieved, another longing may be for a vacation from work. Usually a place that takes them away from the toiling of their regular day to day life. Something different. Exotic countries with breathtaking sights would be nice. I wish we could all afford this on a regular basis, but perhaps the scarcity of it is what makes it so special.

Similiar to planning a wedding you’ll notice, after long hours of  logistics are completed, the big day arrives! We pack our bags and take a trip of a lifetime to see what you may only otherwise see in movies. Here are some of them. Enjoy the view. 

 

photos by: Classy in the City

 

I went to walk the dogs late last night and felt for the first time in months, a chill. Crisp air along with a very well lit moon above made for the all too perfect scenario. In Southern California, we’ve been through some major heat waves, and to actually feel a little cold, was an exciting sensation. I grew up on the east coast, where seasonal changes with the holidays were natural. California on the other hand, has us very spoiled.  We forget how to drive in the rain, and cancel appointments when it’s too hot. More so when we are set to meet up near the beach. Hello, Santa Monica traffic!!!

This is a time, for  most of us to begin to slow down, to take some time to cozy up and to warm fabrics, even warmer drinks, and of course a loved one. A cuddly pup will do the trick even!

With this transition also comes changes in colors and textures. Time for peacoats and boots. With that said, if you are stumped on design ideas for your autumn wedding, take a look at these photos for some inspiration. A warm color palatte can be a great theme for your wedding. Don’t forget the candles, a fireplace, and some heating lamps if you are outdoors.

Oh and some pumkin pie wont hurt

 

 

 

 

 

 

In my opinion, table names or numbers are so important to the overall aesthetics of the wedding. It’s such an easy way to make the reception pulled together and lovely. I can’t tell you how much my hear sinks when I see photos of a ballroom with these bad boys on the tables destroying the look. Know that if you do not provide your own table numbers, this is probably what your venue is going to stick on your table next to your $300 centerpieces. Ouch!

While going through my portfolio recently I decided to showcase some of my favorite table numbers from or names from Amber Events weddings. Enjoy!

Spanish tile house address number used for a wedding a private estate in Beverly Hills. Photo by Justine Ungaro

Number made from the designs of French perfume bottles at a wedding at Calamigos Ranch. Photo by Studio Castillero

Custom embroidered calico print  at Malibu Rancho del Cielo. Photo by Picotte Weddings

Glitter paper on beveled photo frames (on top of midnight blue sequined linens! Ow! Ow!) at the Skirball Center. Photo by Next Exit Photography

Copper pieces with a patina finish showing the silhouette of the number at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. Photo by Jose Villa

 

Metal house numbers inside a glass bell dome at the Rosewood Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen. Photo by Elizabeth Medina

 

Flag in a soda bottle at Vibiana. Photo by Skyeblu Photography

 

Photos of couples from famous movie love stories at Westlake Village Inn. Photo by Next Exit Photography

 

Burned birch branch at Saddlerock Ranch. Photo by Picotte Weddings