Friday's Chic Style Sheet

"Fashion fades, only style remains the same." ~ Coco Chanel

Today is the start of something new for me here...

I have been long wanting to highlight some great products and services that can directly translate into the world of weddings and fetes alike.

My intention is to bring these fun and stylish morsels to you on a weekly basis, so here it goes!

The sales representative (Thanks Amy!) for Romero Designs contacted me today regarding a line of custom made, fine jewelry. They have been recently featured in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine and In Style.

Their distinct, personalized gifts can be perfect for the bridal party, parents of the couple and even a memorable gift for the bride and groom.

I specifically love the necklaces with the picture and the bling...!

As one who prefers to advocate gifts with "meaning and purpose," I most identified with the artist's, (Tami Romero Hatter) description of her designs: "Romero Designs capture the unique spirit that live within all of us."

I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I did-

Happy Friday!

Good, Clean (Wedding Industry) Fun!

Last night we gathered at a new venue in Lake Mary heralding the launch of the latest issue of Central Florida Bride magazine.
Rarely guests, this was a welcome opportunity for us wedding industry "folk" to just let our hair down...
Deemed the "Black and White Ball," we experienced beautiful decor from Raining Roses and BBJ Linen, delightful culinary fare from Puff n Stuff Catering, fabulous cocktails from Barfly, and a little "Soulja Boy" from Marc Burgess.
Speaking of Soulja Boy--

God Bless the sweet heart of Tracy Marini with Eventfully Yours! I requested (okay, a slight threat) that she join me on the dance floor for a little lesson. Come on, who couldn't use a little "superman" move at a party?!? Tracy was the first one up there eager to get her dance-on!! Excellent work Tracy!
We also got to have fun with many other friends that you see in the images above like Tommy Murphy, Bonnie Garfield, Susan Southerland and more! At one point we had squeezed Tracy, Susan, Michele Butler and myself in one tiny photo booth!

Camaraderie is so key in this industry and these fellow wedding planners and wedding professionals exemplify this exact point. I am grateful to them for their continued encouragement and friendship and to the many other wedding professionals that respect that as well. We're all in this together after all!

Special thanks to Tracy Marini for being the only "prepared planner" with the camera last night!

Rustic Glamour: Erin and Lee Campbell

You have seen the effervescent, whimsical photos from Erin and Lee's engagement session,and now it's time to get the smallest glimpse into their beautiful wedding.

The outdoor setting was remote and rustic, but the elegance and glamour that was shown through with design proved to be a delightful juxtaposition of elements...

The crisp, November air and clear skies made the perfect backdrop for their ceremony which was under a beautifully adorned branch arch created by the talented Tommy Murphy and his fabulous team. Reverend Miller, as always, offered the most touching ceremony that had us all at his and the couples' full attention and hanging on his every word and touches of wisdom.

Abby Liga was able to capture some of the most vivid and romantic images of Erin and Lee. Abby and I joked that when Erin wasn't grinning from ear to ear or giggling, she was kissing Lee and vice-versa!
**CLICK HERE FOR THEIR SLIDE SHOW!**
Have any avid blog readers noticed that handsome groomsman on the left? We've blogged about him as well most recently...

Brides, please take note:

What a perfect way to live out your wedding day!!! In the end, Erin and Lee had EVERYTHING to smile and kiss about. Their closest family and friends were all their in unending support and love for them on that day, and for their future--

And that last picture was a delightful first for us here: Gracious Erin emailed us on her honeymoon (In Italy!!) with her beautiful words of thanks and this lovely picture of the content newlyweds; We love it!

Love at first...CHOMP?!?

We are so eager to head down to Palm Beach this weekend to coordinate Emily and Adam's wedding!

Emily contacted me from a lovely referral from one of her great girlfriends (and former November client) Mrs. Erin Campbell. (Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it Erin)
The future Mrs and Mrs. Schiff met while in college at, you guessed it, The University of Florida.
{All together now, "Chomp, Chomp!"}

I have definitely met some Gator fans and proud alumni in this path of mine, but none quite tops Adam; wow!

Emily is originally from Orlando, Adam from Melbourne, but love had them at first "chomp" in Gainesville. No better place to have these wonderful engagement pictures done. We giggled here in the office as Emily explained that the lovely image of them in an embrace was her favorite and well, guess which one was Adam's??

Hint: Gators share space in the picture!! :)

Saturday will only make the endearing love that they have shared over the past 6 years official, and Terri and I are so honored to share the experience with them-

Our bags are packed!