New Private Event Space: AQ

There's a great new restaurant opening in SOMA this week called AQ (and a good friend of mine happens to be the owner/GM, which is beyond exciting!).  They have a local, seasonal menu that changes every season and the best part is that so does all the decor in the restaurant!  They're opening with their Autumn theme (copper, branches, Fall leaves, golds warm oranges and rusts) but come the Winter solstice, everything will turn to white and then again the restaurant will change in the Spring and Summer.

The restaurant is available for full buyout but they also have a great private event space that can hold up to 60.  Check out http://www.aq-sf.com/ for details and treat your guests to a little taste of the season at AQ for a great party anytime of year!

Chic Luggage Tag Wedding Favors

I'm kind of obsessing over the amazing luggage tags as wedding favors for guests from Of The Fountain.  I think they would make such fabulous favors, escort card holders or even bridesmaid or groomsmen gifts.  They have such an expensive and timeless feel to them.  Rather than write "Emma & Jake's Wedding" on them so no one can use them, how about personalizing them with each guests name, or going with a saying like "Not all those who wander are lost" or how about "It's not the destination, it's the journey" which is kind of a cool sentiment about love and marriage in general. 

 These (above) would be a great wedding gift for the bride & groom to send them off on their honeymoon.

And these are super cool that mark the longitude and latitude (again of the wedding location for a bride & groom gift?).

Rosebrook Meyer Wedding Invitations

I'm really in love with the clean lines and sophistication of these invitation suites from Rosebrook Meyer. They are so simple yet really stunning, I would love to receive one of these in the mail!

Romantic Gowns for Rustic Weddings

I just love a rustic Fall wedding in Northern California.  I recently came across a newish designer out of NY that creates dresses that look like they were sewn specifically for a rustic barn setting. I love the juxtaposition of a wooden barn with the most elegant flowers. Sarah Seven designs dresses that mirror the flowers and add a touch of sweetness.

Beautiful delicate sweetheart necklines and cinched waists. The fabrics she uses, mostly silk with taffeta for shape, flow when you walk creating a goddess-like entrance; one people are sure to remember!

Some of the shorter dresses are perfect for a rehearsal dinner (or a wedding!).  Check out the accessories too. How about a little added sparkle for someone going for a more vintage look?