After being a part of over 500 beautiful weddings in Southern California, Pamela Ann Noxon, a wedding designer and event producer, realized the need for a fun, stylish and practical accessory that would lend shade and protection to wedding couples, their bridal party, families and guests at outdoor events. She recognized that people who absorbed too much sun while dressed to the nines, in full makeup, became exhausted and cranky and were certainly at risk from heat stroke and other sun-related risks-all of which ultimately took away from their experience and the joy of the celebration.
