SBEP Valentines Day Mixer!

Last month, Nico Designs was thrilled to partner up with LBPS events to host the annual Santa Barbara Event Professional's Valentines Day Mixer!


The "hot cocktail party" turned out to be fabulous and fun for all! The food and treats were fantastic, and the kissing booth was a hit, as all proceeds benefited Girls Inc. of Santa Barbara!

Cheers!

Decor/Floral: Nico Designs
Lighting/AV: LBPS Events
Catering: Chef Michael
Photography: Nicole Sanchez with SB Night Life
Candy Station: Life is Sweet
Rentals: Event Rents
Desserts: Christine Dahl

"The Knot Best of Weddings 2010 Pick"

We've been selected as a top wedding professional according to The Knot Best of Weddings 2010! We want to again thank everyone who made this honor possible and hope you know how incredibly blessed we feel to have such loyal and amazing clients and friends in our lives.

Thank you!
Nico and the Nico Designs Team

Thank you...

We LOVE to hear back from our clients! Nico Designs really appreciates the kind words they have to share with us, as we believe that we establish a great relationship with those we work with-- it means a great deal to us!

Here are a few "thank you" notes Nico Designs has recieved.


"Nico,
Thank you so much for the incredible flowers for Valerie's wedding! Everything was so beautiful. I really appreciate all your great deas and attention to detail. I was so happy with the way it al turned out and importantly, Val was too!
It was such a pleasure to work with you. sue and I enjoyed our meetings and the process of getting to the final results. You made it fun!
Fondly,
Lorna Kemmerer"

"Dear Mr. Cervantes,
You provided the floral arrangements, bouquets adn hurricane candles for my daughter Courtney's wedding and reception on July 6. Your work is superb. the reception venue was transformed, in large part due to your sense of color and design and your attention to detail. When we first entered the reception after returning from the Rose Garden we couldn't believe our eyes. We are truly grateful to you for helping to create our daughter's dream wedding.
Sincerely,
Chris & Jim Adamson"

"Dear Nico,
Words can only pale in comparison to the beauty you created for my wedding. It was absolutely amazing to walk into the room of my dreams, I will never, ever forget how PERFECT everything was... everywhere!
I can't wait to see the photos so I can re-live & remember all the wonderful details you created!
Much Love,
Nicole & Ron"

"Dear Nico & Co.,
Thank you so much for your hard work & contributions to all FIVE weddings in July.
Your talents are immense & professionalism is effortless.
Thank you! All the best"

"Dear Nico,
I want to thank yo ufor all your patience and hard work for our wedding. Your vision is amazing and your passion is apparent. Everyone at the wedding complimented the beautiful floral arragements. They really were beautiful!
Warm Regards,
Carina & David"

"Nico,
Thank you so much for creating the most incredible flowers for our big day. From my fabulous bouquet, the girl's simple & perfect bouquets, to the elegant and beautiful altar/arch and decor at the zoo- it was simply PERFECTION. You were so much fun to work with and I felt so comfortable putting all my faith into you & your creative talents.
We can't wait to see our prof. photos soon, and get down to SB to see you!
Keep in touch, thanks, cheers & love,
Jeff & Lindsey"

"Nico & Crew,
Thank you so much for your beautiful work. Our rehearsal was perfect and our wedding day looked magical. The flowers were better than I could have imagined, but most all it was truly a pleasure to work with you!
Thanks!
Christina & Stuart"

"Dear Nico,
Thank you so much for doing an absolutely amazing job with the flowers. Everyone kept commenting on how beautiful they were! Honestly, it couldn't have been more PERFECT.
THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Courtney & Doug"

Private Party at Ganna Walska Lotusland

Here are pictures of a Private Party event that Nico Designs was asked to design at Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara, CA on December 13, 2009. The event was a major success and eloquently portrayed the Buddha/Asian style our client favored. Thank you Lotusland for letting us be part of your amazing event!

Photos credited to Nell Campbell

Heather and Chad Perry

Congrats to Heather and Chad who tied the knot in this beautiful ceremony at the Bacara Resort and Spa on September 26, 2009. We are so honored to have been part of your special day and wish you all the best!!

Pictures credited to Joy Marie Photography

The Knot Best of Weddings 2009

We are so excited to be listed in "The Knot Best of Weddings 2009 Magazine" as one of the top floral vendors in Santa Barbara. We want to give a big THANK YOU to all of our wonderful brides who took the time to nominated our company for this award and are sooooo honored to be mentioned in the 2009 issue Best of Knot!!!

Best man, or Man’s best friend? By Annabel Heydorn

Having pets in weddings has become very popular this year. In fact, Nico Designs has even had the pleasure to work with some wonderful couples and their furry friends in creating some of the most spectacular and heart-warming weddings. After all, for pet-lovers, their dogs, cats, or birds may be just as important as any other member of their family- why wouldn't they want them to be included on their most special of days?














I did some research and have found some other websites that talk about pets in weddings as well as some canine fashion for all kinds of special occasions. As a dog lover myself, I could not think of a more fun-loving guest to have at a wedding!





Sources:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/25-really-creative-dog-costumes
http://www.pawnation.com/2009/06/30/weddings-gone-to-the-dogs/
www.Glamour.com--Do or Do Not? Dogs in Weddings
Here Comes the Pooch: Including Pets in Wedding Ceremonies-- NY Daily News
http://www.designerdudsfordogs.com/

Nico Designs at Lotusland! By Annabel Heydorn

Last month, the Nico Designs team had the greatest pleasure of designing a very exclusive, private dinner at the one and only Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito, Calfornia. I was SO excited when asked to share a little bit about this event with all of you because I think Lotusland is a BEAUTIFUL and extremely unique location to visit… it's AWESOME!

Here are some photos!

We hung carriage lanterns down the lemon arbor to provide some twinkling illumination for the cocktail hour.















Beautiful, lush centerpieces filled the table with wooden and gold candlesticks to embellish the dining experience.















The dinner, the décor and the gorgeous, natural location was enjoyed by all involved in creating and participating in this truly one-of-a-kind event!


Sources:
http://www.lotusland.org/

Touched By an Angel- by Maya Angelou

This is one of my favorite poems written by one my favorite ladies. Enjoy.










We, unaccustomed to courage
exiles from delight
live coiled in shells of loneliness
until love leaves its high holy temple
and comes into our sight
to liberate us into life.

Love arrives
and in its train come ecstasies
old memories of pleasure
ancient histories of pain.
Yet if we are bold,
love strikes away the chains of fear
from our souls.

We are weaned from our timidity
In the flush of love's light
we dare be brave
And suddenly we see
that love costs all we are
and will ever be.
Yet it is only love
which sets us free.

Maya Angelou

we work with the most AMAZING couples...

Getting the chance to bring someone's 'dream' wedding to life is one of the things I treasure most about working at Nico Designs. Here is a Thank You note from a fantastic couple, who chose to make Nico Designs part of their special wedding day! Megan and Steve, we were honored to be included in your happiness and wish you all the bes the world has to offer :-)

Here is the sweet note we received from the happy couple:

Hey Nico!

I'm sorry I haven't emailed since the wedding- we have been traveling!

Steve and I just wanted to say thank you for all of your hard work to make our wedding happen! It was absolutely beautiful in every way! I was so excited to see the silver, chandeliers and especially the flowers. It was magical and we wanted to thank you for it all. Lani did an amazing job too! I was so impressed with the table centerpieces. You made *my* (and Steve's of course..lol) dream wedding come to life :) It was everything I had envisioned!

Hope all is well with you!

Thanks again,
Megan and Steve Selig

A vintage touch... - Nico

I have always loved anything vintage... I sometimes think about how fun it would be to have partied with Billy Holiday, Cole porter or even The Rat Pack.. All from different Eras However everyone of them was known for throwing great parties.. Ive attached some awesome vintage decor pictures that make me want to pour myself a gin martini.... Cheers!!