Since I work in the wedding industry, I should just be thoroughly thrilled about all the publicity surrounding the upcoming Royal Wedding, right? Wrong!!! Personally, I find all of the media hoopla over Prince William and Kate Middleton’s nuptials to be completely inappropriate for a...read more
Posted Tuesday 4/5/2011
by Joyce Scardina Becker
The only hotel located on Union Square in San Francisco, The Westin St. Francis has maintained its preeminence for over a century as a hot spot for social gatherings in the City. Situated atop this historic hotel on its “Imperial Floor,” two spectacular rooms provide a premier setting for hosting...read more
Posted Tuesday 1/11/2011
by Joyce Scardina Becker
In my last blog post, I talked about a fabulous Wine Country property for your wedding in Mendocino County, owned by Brutocao Cellars. Perhaps you were wondering where you could stay overnight if you chose this venue for your wedding. Or perhaps you are enthralled with the idea of a Wine...read more
Posted Thursday 10/28/2010
by Joyce Scardina Becker
When I would hear the word “Mendocino,” I used to immediately think of the charming coastal village north of San Francisco. But Mendocino also is an entire County, and as I have now learned, it is a major wine producing region, too. Mendocino’s wine country may not have the notoriety of...read more
Posted Monday 10/11/2010
by Joyce Scardina Becker
If you fancy yourself a chic modern bride, finding a unique and memorable alternative to wedding cake could be just the ticket to setting your special day a level above the rest. Among the hottest trends on the contemporary wedding scene are artisan chocolate & wine pairing bars.One innovative...read more
Posted Thursday 8/26/2010
by Joyce Scardina Becker