Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Join us on Sunday for the "Weddings in Woodinville" wine tour!  Seven of our favorite venues will be featured, as well as over 100 wedding professionals.   “Weddings in Woodinville” was voted one of the Top Wedding Shows in Seattle for the past 2 years, and we are hoping to make this year the best yet!  Azzura was chosen as the featured photographer for the Columbia Winery, so while on the tour be sure to swing by our booth and say "hi".

The tour did sell out last year (and the year before), so I recommend getting tickets in advance.  We hope to see you there! 

www.weddingsinwoodinville.com

Last weekend kicked off the New Year with a flurry of cupcakes, flower petals, and fashion at the Seattle Wedding Show.  As always, we had our little booth, and Ken and I loved meeting with so many newly engaged couples.  We have already started booking up for 2012 and 2013, which makes us excited and grateful for the amazing support of the wedding community.

For me, the Wedding Show is also an opportunity to reflect and examine our business, our creativity, and our relationships.  I'm always blown away by the level of effort and creativity I see displayed in the booths, and it gives me a little kick to get moving and decide what we will do differently this year.  Where can we improve?  What will keep us unique?  How can we better connect with our couples?

Although I don't subscribe to New Year's Resolutions, I do embrace the start of the year as a time to dream, brainstorm, and create ideas that make us leap out of bed.  We have many great things happening - a complete remodel of the Azzura website, the launch of a new book series, and so much more - that I am looking forward to sharing with you in 2012.  :)

In the spirit of sharing inspiration, I wanted to share some of my favorite booths from the Wedding Show - enjoy!

Our twist on our booth this year was to change all the prints between the first and second days of the show, to give two different 'looks' and showcase some of our latest work.  It was a lot of work, but totally worth it. 

I was captivated by this display at Celebrity Cake Studio, inspired by peacocks.  From the sugar-feathers crowning the cupcakes to the colorful plumes on the cake, it was both clever and beautiful.

Another one of my favorite booths won the "Best Booth Award," and I'm sure it was due to the combination of succulent food by Herban Feast and the subtle genius of the decor provided by Bella Signature Design. 

Lindeman Weddings was awarded the "Best Booth Award" of the smaller booths, and I adored the Chanel-inspired look of elegance to her design.  The ebony chandeliers were the perfect touch.

The People's Cake also caught my eye with the most intricate detailing imaginable on their confections.  Every piece of their displays were completely edible, and the artist in me was floored at the creativity.  The cake on the left was inspired by the bride's wedding gown, and I'm still in disbelief that the cake on the right is a cake.  Yum!

Last but not least, I loved the gentle color palette from the Twelve Baskets Catering booth.  I usually gravitate towards bright colors, but the mix of hues were so fresh and playful that they drew me in from the moment I saw them.   

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We were honored to be the featured photographer at the Olympic Fairmont Winter Showcase on Monday, a delightful event celebrating all things royally glamorous. The food was spectacular, and the giveaways throughout the night were a huge hit.  My personal favorite: the Christian Louboutin shoe prize, perfectly accented with an ice sculpture that would melt any girl's heart.

To view and download any of the photographs from the party, visit our Azzura Photobooth Gallery and select the Fairmont folder.  To download a specific image, simply double-click on the image to enlarge it, then hit the 'Download' link in the bottom right-hand corner.  Enjoy!

Another sweetly romantic moment ...

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Lisa looked gorgeous on her Wedding Day - the image on the left is my favorite.  (Fingers crossed for more great weather this weekend!)

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The "Experience Music Project" comes alive with an adorable couple, a wide-angle lense, and a little creativity. 

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This was one of my favorite moments of the day ... they look so in love!

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If only every wedding day could be this beautiful!

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Super-fun! 

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I love the sassy style of this image - it looks both casual and effortlessly glamorous. 

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Simple and sweet.

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"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate."   - Oprah Winfrey

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A romantic getaway, and the perfect photograph to remember it by.  :)

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Both my parrot and I loved the subtle genius of the details at Michele and Brian's wedding.  The theme of 'love in flight' is so beautifully integrated in subtle ways - the little birds that adorned their invitation and wedding cake, the feathers in Michele's hair, and even the birdcage that guests slipped their cards into.  Brilliant!

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Few things in life are better than a softly glowing sunset and a slow walk on the beach.  :)

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It didn't take long for Veronica and John to master 'the dip' - where better to practice for your first dance than on a rooftop overlooking the gorgeous Seattle skyline?

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I loved this look - a little retro, a little glam, and all fabulous!

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How do you spell 'studly?'

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If you've always dreamed of having your name in lights, why not indulge and put your initials in petals?  This was such a great touch!

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