Engaging: Alicia + Aaron

We can't tell you how excited we were when Alicia + Aaron shared their engagements with us this past week-- it was a wonderful Valentine's surprise!! We are in love with every shot that Trever Hoehne captured of the two. We just want to jump right in them and bathe in all of that glorious sunlight!

Look how sweet these two are!! We've had such a ball planning their upcoming April wedding! We absolutely love that they decided to take their engagements at the Crystal Cove Cottages- what a fun idea!

Did you notice all of the lovely shades of blue? Expect to see a whole lot more of 'em at the Leo Carrillo wedding!

Absolutely adore this last picture! Alicia looks so darn gorgeous and Aaron looks awfully sweet himself! Stay tuned to see the inspiration for their upcoming Spring wedding!

Hilarious and helpful book giveaway!!

I'm in the middle of finishing up my Oscar ballot and hoping to sweep my fellow party-goers, but wanted to share a contest that you lovely readers have a chance to win!!

HOW I PLANNED YOUR WEDDING

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs and her daughter collaborate on a funny, charming, and poignant all-true story about surviving the happiest day of their lives! Combining the laugh out loud banter of two gifted writers with invaluable practical advice, this book is both an entertaining read and a must-have resource for any mother or daughter in the throes of wedding planning.

In the middle of planning a wedding yourself? About to start the process or just returned from the honeymoon?Regardless you will devour this book cover to cover! If you're looking to score this hilarious and helpful read please add a comment describing why you & your mom make a great team! One lucky reader with the best answer will win the following prize:

- a $25 Sephora gift card
- a copy of the new book HOW I PLANNED YOUR WEDDING!
- a copy of Susan Wiggs recent novel MARRYING DAISY BELLAMY (this fiction book is 8 in The Lakeshore Chronicles, and has garnered thousands of fans and sold over 2.5 million copies)

Please submit all comments by Sunday, March 6. We're looking forward to reading about you & your mom!!

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www.HowIPlannedYourWedding.com

Spark his interest.....

This is exactly what we're talking about! We found this cute & easy gift on Etsy this morning that you can even recreate at home! Hope this sparks your creativity and you surprise your guy with something just as sweet!

Happy Valentine's Day!! Fun last minute ways to tell him you Love him

Alright, you're reading this on Valentine's day and you still don't have a gift for your honey! What to do!? Well, we made it easy for you and compiled a list of inexpensive and cute (a little cheesy- but only in the best way!) gifts that you can pick up in a pinch!

1. "I only have eyes for you..." pick up a pair of sunglasses and slap this sweet saying on the card

2. What every really guy wants...some great sox....yup we said it!

3. The quintesential V-day gift...a mix CD! Simply write "your love is like music to my ears" on the freshly burned disc

4."You're a cut above..." let your guy know you appreciate him with a razor and these four words

5. Grab him a puzzle and let him know how you really feel... "You complete me!"

6. Let him know you always have his back with a loofah or back scratcher this year

7. If he's a big golfer, give him some golf balls and tell him he's your hole in one

8. Who doesn't love cheesy boxers? We think the best are animal print ones so you can tell him "you bring out my wild side"

9. Tell him what's really on your mind..."you light my fire," when you hand over a kitschy lighter

10. You could always use a fun and snazzy tie to let him know "you can knot live without him"

11. Every guy likes to hear that he's hot, but just how hot is he? " Too hot to handle," hence the oven mitt!

12. Y'know what else men like for gifts...FOOD! Couldn't resist a bucket of KFC with this super cute saying "I love you more than biscuits and gravy!"

13. Want to give something a little sweeter? How about a delicious and wholesome muffin with a handwritten note that reads "there's muffin I love more than you!"

Bridal Trunk Show This Weekend!!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not head over to M Bride in La Jolla and check out their Trunk Show!! You get 10% off your purchase during this weekend only!

Make sure you call or email to set up an appointment : info@michellerahn.com (312) 243-1919 and definitely mention Amorology when making your appointment!

Featured: Mike + Tesse's Wedding in Ceremony

I know we can only say this sooo many times, but honestly, we are so excited to have another wedding featured in Ceremony Magazine! Especially Mike & Tesse's big day!! We'll let the out of this world gorgeous pictures speak for themselves...

We will have the full summer wedding up shortly, but could not wait to share these! Pick up a copy of Ceremony to see the glossy pictures in all of their glory! A big thanks to Jamie Hammond Photography for the beautiful shots!! So in love with all of them!

Wedding Bootcamp Giveaway!!!

Okay, so if you're like us and are missing Bridalplasty (we know it's horrible to admit!!!) then there is something you can do to fill the void!

The Wedding Salon has just announced our first Wedding Bootcamp in Los Angeles for 2011! The event will take place on March 1^st at Hansen’s Cakes (Tori Spelling’s favorite). There are some incredible names lined up including Jobyna’s Bridal featuring couture gowns by Ines Di Santo, Beauty by Lori who will offer beauty consultations featuring Smashbox Cosmetics and more!

The only thing you lovely readers have to do is enter the code: ALBC at The Wedding Salon and you're all set with tickets for two! Happy bootcamping!!

Then comes baby......

All of us around the office are a little baby crazy at the moment, since we're looking forward to the arrival of baby number three with great anticipation!!! We were sent these ridiculously adorable shots, that a very imaginative mom captured, and we couldn't resist posting them. You must check out her blog! She is a computer specialist originally from Finland, who creates a wonderful imaginary world, out of whatever she can find around her daughter, all while the little girl sleeps.

Soooooo cute! I can't take it!!

This last one is my favorite! I don't know why, it just cracks me up-- must be her little hand!

Hope you all enjoyed these as much as we did! Can't wait till Heather welcomes her new bundle of joy into the world this weekend!

Amorology receives Bride's Choice Award!!

{Amorology honored with Bride's Choice Award San Diego, CA – February, 4 2011} -

WeddingWire is thrilled to announce Amorology has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for wedding planning! Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds.

Amorology stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry.

“With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Amorology for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.” We are happy to announce that Amorology is among the very best wedding planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.