Inspiration from the LA County Fair

The Mendoza Family goes every year to this event. We usually watch pig races, Chinese Acrobats, do some wine and beer tasting, shopping, etc. There's a lot to do there! This year in the Home and Garden section, the theme was "Escape to Hawaii," and there were all sorts of very pretty and interesting floral designs. I took a whole bunch of photos which can be found on my wedding photo sharing website

I have a few ideas about my flowers. I know that I want the protea to be the main feature. I want burgundy to be the main color surrounded by shades of pink to dark red. I wouldn't mind a few green fillers like ferns or leaves. Other than that I have no clue what I am going to do.

Here are a few photos I'd like to highlight:

Here are proteas and red plants.


These are really small anthuriums.


I don't know what this is, but it's really pretty.


I'm still trying to collect little bits here and there to get a better idea of what flowers combination would look nice and still keep within our sparkling tropical theme.

Quest for Quotes

So now, I am on a quest for movie quotes. I am thinking of a special project in which I want to incorporate memorable quotes from films. It doesn't have to be about love and friendship or about weddings. It just has to be good. I have to be able to reference the quote, what character said it, who played him/her, what movie, and what year.

I've looked on AFI's 100 Movie Quotes, and there's a lot to start with, but I'm going to need MORE. I am extremely open to contributions.

Here are a few memorable ones:

"Go Ahead, Make my day."
Harry Callahan, Clint Eastwood
Sudden Impact, 1983

"I'll have what she's having."
Customer, Estelle Reiner
When Harry Met Sally..., 1989

"You're gonna need a bigger boat."
Martin Brody, Roy Scheider
Jaws, 1975

If you build it, he will come."
Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ray Liotta (voice)
Field of Dreams, 1989

One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. how he got in my pajamas, I don't know."
Capt. Geoffrey T. Spaulding, Groucho Marx
Animal Crackers, 1930

Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!"
Oliver, Oliver Hardy
Sons of the Desert, 1933

There's no place like home."
Dorothy, Judy Garland
Wizard of Oz, 1939

Anyone want to add any more to the mix. Please include quote, character quoted, actor/actress, title of movie, and year.

I'm very excited about this project!!!

Postcard Stamps

These were so cute that I couldn't help but share:

International Postcard Postage Stamp:




Regular Postcard Stamps

I didn't really have a choice with what stamp I could mail out my postcards with, but I think these work pretty well. The International stamp is a photo of the Virgin Islands, and the second set of stamp has tropical fruits, most of which I grew up eating. =P I love it!

Hawaii Information

So another blog was created called "Hula Happenings." I made a link on the side where people can reference easily all the logistical information like venue location, nearest airport, accommodations, and things to do in Hawaii. It's is not 100% complete, but for now it has most of the basic information people might want to know for the big day. So now, I have to juggle 2 blogs at once. Fun Fun!




www.hulahappenings.blogspot.com

Meet the Party

I'll be describing each one in detail later on, but for now, here is the Bridal Party.

Bride's side:
Mahalia Clemons - Maid of Honor, high school friend
Joyce Perreira - My sister
Kathryn Syed - Paul's sister
Ruby May Fernandez - Elementary friend
Michelle Opitz - College friend/roommate
Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul - Work friend
Allyson Okabe Woo - Flower girl niece
Melia Castellejos - Flower girl niece

Groom's side:
Jared Sams - Best Man, high school friend
Michael Mendoza - Paul's brother
Timothy Mendoza - Paul's brother
Chris Tucker - College friend
Matt Gamboa - College friend
Benjamin Kneisel - High school friend
Elliot Perreira Jr. - Ring Bearer

Ushers:
Lloyd Umali - Donna's cousin
Pete Hironaka - Friend
Saqi Syed - Brother-in-law
Steven Bogolub - Friend

MC - Class Clowns

Well, I thought really long and hard about who I thought would be appropriate to MC the reception. Like everything involved with the wedding, I wanted a local feel. I wanted him/her to be entertaining and organized. I looked up a few comedians, radio djs, etc., but I felt that all of them were missing that personal touch. Finally, I decided to contact some old friends, Kelly Pham and Andrew Balmores. We usually shared the same classes in high school which was rare with a class size of 400+. Also, I was lucky to be part of the Moanalua High School speech and debate team with them. They were incredible speakers, could debate any side, and were really great at BS. Together they pulled jokes and stunts that made everyone laugh so hard. I'm hoping I can dig up some photos from the good ole days. So just recently, I heard from both Andrew (Hawaii) and Kelly (San Diego) who agreed to MC the wedding as long as Kelly can get the time off from work during that time. I am extremely excited that they will be a part of the wedding, and I'm sure they haven't lost their touch.