Real Weddings: Alani annd Ian

In the interest of efficiency, this is straight from our very own Brittany's blog, "Tickled Pink." Alani and Ian surely make beautiful music together, but after watching Alani and Brittany work together throughout the engagement, I sensed that THEY were the true couple!
Seriously, there was a wonderful chemistry and camaraderie between these ladies that watching the plans unfold from the sideline made me both proud and content.
"This past weekend I had the pleasure of being a big part of the wedding of a very special bride and groom. I worked with Alani throughout the planning process and was lucky enough to spend the entire wedding day and night with Alani, Ian, and their family and friends. I was overwhelmed at the love and joy that the entire group exuded. Though the two families became one this past Saturday, it was apparent that they had felt united for quite some time.
Thanks, Alani and Ian for including me in your wedding-- It was undoubtedly my pleasure to be a part of it!"

Cast of Characters:

E-Events

Theresa Marie Photography

European Floral Gallery

DJ Hugh from Classic Blends

Bagpiper Reginald Lyle

Winter Park Racquet Club

Alani's dress by Priscilla of Boston

Project Runway = Wedding Inspiration??

As a self-professed and avid fan of Project Runway I, along with millions of viewers tuned in last night to capture the season's finale. {After all, my zeal for PR lead me to my projects with Austin Scarlett!}
I was thrilled with the winning collection and, if you tuned in, you know the "surprise" was that each designer had to design a bridesmaid's dress to coordinate with the wedding dress challenge which they were to present in Bryant Park.
This further lead me to the show's #1 sponsor, Bluefly...
W-O-W!!
We now have a plethora of garments and accessories to choose from with their recently launched, "Wedding 2.0; with this click, I thee wear..." LOVE IT!!!!
With items up to a 40% discount from original prices, I would not hesitate to "label" this retail therapy indeed!
I've already spent an exorbitant amount of time on the Bluefly site, and I encourage you to do the same.
Look at these dresses and, yes please, ask me to be a bridesmaid! The gentlemen are not forgotten either...look at that sleek, sharp Gucci suit.
I'm just thrilled with the endless stylish opportunities that this site has to offer, and hope to see my clients look into this fashion-forward option!

***All images courtesy of Bluefly***

Glitz. Glamour. Reveal.

With great enthusiasm, we have been busily planning our long-awaited studio open house!
Perfectionists that we are, Abby Liga and I couldn't possibly have invited all of our friends, clients and partners without crossing all of our "t's" and dotting our "i's..."
The office is looking great and, best yet, the weather will be conducive to a swell fete in our courtyard filled with great energy.
We can't wait to see you!

Champagne Explosion on "The Daily Buzz..."

I thought today would be a great day for some humor {even if at my own expense!}as it has been a rather long week...
As you may or may not be aware, I have had some wonderful opportunities as a featured guest on the hit, quirky morning show, "The Daily Buzz."
Here I was eloquently {???} trying to explain how enamoured I was with the return of champagne after describing the beautiful gowns that were flown in from New York by Austin Scarlett for our first "Down the Aisle" wedding showcase in Orlando.
I guess that "little girl" got the best of me and I felt compelled to shake the bottle on LIVE television! Poor Kia!
You have to love bloopers that find their way onto You Tube!
Enjoy!

Photobooth Antics!

First, I'd like to say we take all of our contracted weddings and events very seriously and work tirelessly to get the job at hand done...:) :) :)!!!
That said, even the team has to let off some steam when we've made it through a successful and beautiful wedding-
I have never gone wrong any time I have brought in Plumb fun Photobooths! Their booths are always manually attended and guests are encouraged to visit as many times as they like. They offfer custom backgrounds as well as implementing a logo or motif to the center of the strip. Their always personable attendant, in this instance the adorable Jaime, stand by putting together a fun, interactive scrapbook that can serve as your guest book.
Fun, fun, fun!
Here, Garrett and Joy Nudd, Jessy and I show that we clearly can throw it down in a photo booth!

Lisa and Mitch:Daytona Beach Shores Wedding

As I peeked out at first morning's light today, I just knew it was going to be a marvelous day for a wedding...

Most especially, for the wedding of Lisa and Mitch!

Lisa and Mitch living in Minneapolis, made us wish they lived here all the more. While many of our couples do not even live in Central Florida, it becomes difficult as we begin to grow these really sort of special relationships with them. Lisa and Mitch are certainly no exception!

Lisa would offer her dates of availability to come to Orlando to "power-plan" and off we would go--having the most fun along the way. I have especially loved getting to also know her sister Cheryl. I have never seen 2 sisters as closely connected, careful and thoughtful with than they are. So endearing!

Then..."Big Mitch" strolls into town for the menu tasting in August...

Well, with what distance is and the description of Mitch that Lisa proposed, {Former University of Kansas football player!} I'll admit I had gone there and "painted a picture..." of what his personality would be like- {i-n-t-i-m-i-d-a-t-i-n-g!}

And, we cannot forget to mention that Lisa was a tennis player for the same University; no wonder they found each other!

Yes, Mitch is of formidable size but, dare I say, it's mostly his heart. He is so gracious, articulate and obviously madly in love with Lisa! And he has a wicked sense of humor; LOVE THAT!!

As I gear up my belongings to go spend the weekend at The Shores Resort with the couple and the family, my mind is racing with all of the gorgeous details we have arriving in just mere hours.

I love infusing culture into my weddings most of all, so this wedding had my imagination in overdrive. I have devoured over every detail combining Lisa's Indian/Filipino heritage along with Mitch's Southern background. {His whole family is in from Texas!}

Culture and contemporary for the couple was my mission and we'll have it from menu to furniture design collections, to floral-

I can't wait to see it all come together and share wedding images as soon as they become available-

For now, enjoy these stunners taken by the matchless, Garrett Nudd who flew all the way to Minneapolis to shoot this amazing e-session. I love how they went back to where Mitch proposed to Lisa and how, in one image, Mitch tenderly just guides her along with his hand...

Okay, here- we- GO!!!