Smile.

Being the boss has its perks... but a major con is definitely forgetting what day it is on a given weekday. Let me rephrase, I have trouble distinguishing a Monday from a Friday. But I am most certain it is because I have yet to find and settle on a routine and/or schedule to meticulously follow or at least attempt to.

Back to the perks! I love enjoying the world... and everything in it.

That, my friends, makes me smile. Best feeling in a long while!

Cheers to a great week!

Vintage Purse.

Yesterday I took a break from being at the office all day and took a stroll down the street to visit the antique stores in hopes of finding neat treasures, and I did! I found some more mason jars for my collection but the prettiest find was a cute little evening purse. I love purses, handbags, totes... they all scream femininity. 

When I came across this cute little black purse I squealed and knew I was taking it home. It's small and holds my phone, wallet, car keys and Chapstick. It is velvet with gold trimming and a row of six little rhinestones to add some sparkle. 

The best part, it cost me SIX DOLLARS! Wahoo! I found it at a cute little store called Coco's Vintage down Texas Boulevard in Weslaco. It is literally right across my office so I often do venture into it when I'm around. I searched for them online and found their Facebook page HERE. 

If you're in the area, you should take a stroll down Texas Boulevard and visit the antique stores!

Xoxo :)

Featured: Valley Wedding Social & Events Magazine

Ahhh!!!!

I may have slightly forgotten to share with you some great news!!! For the first time, ever!, my work has been featured and published in a magazine! 

{I am doing a happy dance at this exact moment. No, really I am.}

The Valley Wedding Pages is a local magazine that has grown into a hot magazine for local brides on their journey to planning a wedding. I've been a fan of collecting this magazine for years now!! I have always enjoyed flipping through it and admiring all the beautiful weddings and pretty pictures in it. I'm not a bride but the magazine has a soft spot in my heart regardless. 

I always wished and dreamt of the day that my work would appear in its pages... and guess what?! It has!!!

The Valley Weddings & Social Events quarterly magazine has featured Christina and Marco's romantic November wedding in their Spring issue. I am beyond excited. It is a small step for me here, but a giant leap of confidence I will treasure forever. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I have met a great new contact and am so delighted Rebecca, with the Valley Wedding Pages, gave me a call. Again, thank you!

{To view Christina and Marco's Wedding Blog Post, CLICK HERE.}

Here I am... with all my cheesy glory! Ha ha!

For more information on the Valley Wedding Pages and Valley Weddings & Social Events, please visit their website at http://valleyweddingpages.com/. Don't forget to pick up your FREE copy of the magazine from many local shops around the Rio Grande Valley. You can find Christina and Marco's wedding on pages 26 and 27.

Have a great day friends!

South Texas Wedding Showcase. 04/22/12

These past few days have been a whirlwind!!! The last I remember is it being Wednesday and now I have just realized that Sunday is a few hours from being over. Whoah. It had been a while since I was this busy; I had another wedding fair today and very glad that I decided to participate in it. Participating in these past two bridal fairs have made me realize a few things about myself. They served to teach me and to remind me of a few things I may have forgotten over the past few months while on some sort of unofficial photography sabbatical.  As a friend recently reminded me... it's time to take of the pajamas and hustle! Ha ha :)

First, I can do anything I set my mind to. Don't rely on any one but yourself so that you know everything you need to do and can prioritize your duties. When you forget something, you forgot to bring it because you failed to plan accordingly... no blaming mom's on this one. Ha! Second, think big and dream bigger. You won't be for every client and every wedding won't be for you. Third, don't eat popcorn while you are public speaking. Ha! Kernels in braces is a tough look to pull off. Fourth, don't fret on the other. Be yourself because nobody can do that better than you. No matter how much they replicate, you are still you - and no one else is. Fifth, bring wheels. I was smart today and packed to the max my little cart on wheels. Carrying, loading and unloading was way easier today. 

Most importantly, I remembered that although I am little, I am mighty and I am strong. Nothing beats girl power!  

In between last Saturday and Thursday, I managed to break my phone - again. This makes the FIFTH iPhone I have broken. I have a horrible track record... whaaa :(

My mom made my tablecloth and bows :)

If you came by my booth and were a bride, you received a bridal garter as a gift! These were custom made by my mother and me... I hope you like them! Happy Wedding Planning!!! Xoxo

South Texas Wedding Expo, thank you for allowing me to participate! Your event was wonderful and your staff was so cordial and helpful. I had a lot of fun :) Thank you!

And thank you to all my well wishers who were there with me in thoughts, prayers and spirits ;) Y'all are the best!

Friends, are you getting married?! Call me!!! Xoxo :)

P.S. Big hello to my new friend Melissa, who I second shot with on Saturday for a wedding!!! More on this soon... Hi Melissa!!!

D'Gala Grand Opening 04/19/2012

Yesterday I had a table at D'Gala Event Center as it celebrated its grand opening and held a bridal fair. I can't believe I was actually nervous... I have no fingernails left!!! I can't bite my nails or nibble on them because of my braces but I still found and managed a way to get rid of them all. I suppose it was because I was all alone at the event and have been surrounded by my loved ones these past few months that I felt as if I was swimming on my own.

And I was. I swam and got my groove back. 

This is little ol' me and my table. 

{Photo by Joshua :)}

D'Gala Banquet & Event Center

2100 W Nolana Ave. 

McAllen, Texas 

I met great wedding vendors and amazing couples getting ready to wed. The facility and event coordinator prepared an amazing event. I felt so fancy ;) If you attended the event fair but somehow missed my table, please feel free to give me a call. We can chat about my wedding photography and your wedding photography needs!

D'Gala Banquet & Event Center is newly remodeled and is a lovely place to host your upcoming wedding. I am delighted to have seen it and cozied up inside meeting amazing people. If you met me, come by the office and say hello!

Have a great day! 

D'Gala Grand Opening & Bridal Expo

Beautiful brides, I will be at the grand opening of the newly announced wedding venue called D'Gala located in McAllen, Texas on Thursday to celebrate it's grand opening and participate in a bridal expo. I'd love to invite you on behalf of the event... there will be many fabulous and amazingly talented wedding vendors to help you prepare your gorgeous wedding. I am also delighted to inform you that Yva and I will be there to answer any questions you may have regarding the wedding collections. 

Here are the details...

D'Gala Banquet & Event Center

2100 W Nolana Ave. 

McAllen, Texas 

5-9 PM

There will be music, food and the admission is free!

If you are getting married, please come out and chat with me! I look forward to meeting you! In honor of the bridal expo, I will be having a booking special... so come visit me!!! 

Xoxoxo :)