Happy Mothers Day Mama!

Today my dad forwarded me an article. And I would like to share it with you.

For about as long as I can remember the first weekend in May, my mom and I would travel to Solvang, CA to see my dad ride in the annual Rancheros Visitadores spring ride to the Santa Ynez Mission. I haven't made it the last two years, since my mom has been gone. This became a mothers day tradition for the two of us. In 2007, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. That was the last year, I attended, for two reasons. One, it was too hard to go with out my mom. Two, the ride had to be re-routed due to a new property owner not allowing them to cross her property. She basically stopped an almost 80 year tradition.

The Charro Camp, which my father is the camp president, has been wearing pink shirts for three years now. They partnered with Wrangler and are raising money for a Cancer Center in valley, similar to one that my mother went to while she was in treatments. These men (and wives and daughters) wear pink every year to commemorate those who have lost the battle to breast cancer. They truly are TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK. 

Thank you Charro's for keeping my mom's spirit alive.

  

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The Diversity of Indian Weddings

In a recent post I discussed some Chinese wedding traditions. Tonight I will be attending a wedding educational program at the Mark Hopkins Hotel, sponsored by the many members of San Francisco NACE.

Click here for more information.

http://sanfrancisconace.net/meetinginfo.php?id=65

Hope to see you there!

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Ferry Building Wedding

May 8, 2010 was a beautiful day in San Francisco!!! Clear and sunny with a gentle breeze....the perfect day to get married.  Another perfect wedding by Amy Nichols Special Events.

Located on the waterfront, The Ferry Building offers a unique site for weddings and receptions. The famous clock tower is a San Francisco icon. On the first floor the Ferry Building Marketplace shops large and small celebrate food in all its forms, offering everything from artisan cheeses to the freshest meats and sea foods. Just makes you feel guilty walking through there. Oh...did I mention they have chocolate?? 

The second floor is where the event space is located. Open ceilings reveal the architecture of this historic landmark building. The high ceilings, open views to the artisan food vendors below and the tile floor with a striking mosaic of the Great Seal of the State of California, makes it the perfect site for special events.

With family and friends coming from around the country, choosing the band was an important decision for the bride and groom, and their families. I had a great time helping them through the process of choosing the perfect band. They decided on David Martins House Party! And boy, did they make the right choice!!

David Martin's House Party is a high energy special event dance band and concert act" - featuring 9 musicians and our proprietary character dancers. They have been doing special events for over 19 years, here in Northern California and all over the U.S.

Photo Credits: Julie Mikos

The strengths of DMHP's presentation are the musical variety with a vast repertoire of over 500 songs, the musicianship and the extreme care for their clients. The band can tailor their show to all generations in one action packed evening. 

Here are some of the event photos :

 

Photo Credit: Amy Nichols Special Events

Amy Nichols Special Events - Holman Ranch

Amy and her crew did it again! Another beautiful and successful wedding! Included in this post are some of my favorite photos from the wedding!

The setting: Holman Ranch in beautiful Carmel Valley.

 

 










The event was a smashing success. Guests from around the world ate, drank and danced the night away. Platinum Status kept the dance floor going. Visit PS on our website: Platinum Status.

Photo Credits: Joshua Snively