A Wedding Showcase Weekend as Presented by Hilton Orlando: Leisure and Pampering!

Part two of this incredible Wedding Showcase weekend that was expertly hosted by the Hilton Orlando is all about the pampering and leisure we experienced while in their accommodating hands.

After our welcome reception on Friday evening, we returned to our hotel suite to find a beautifully wrapped gift. After I stopped squealing long enough to successfully open this favor, I could see that it was a Clarisonic! {I had that on my Christmas wish-list} What a way to set the tone for the weekend, and I already felt spoiled, and yet ...there was more.

The next day we were all afforded private cabanas poolside, adjacent to the pool's slide and a separate lazy river. Jeffrey and I jokingly admitted that we gave new meaning to the word "lazy" in lazy river while our girls lived it up on countless rides down the water slide. The cabana offered our own private haven, out of the soon, flat screen television, fridge stuffed with water, soft drinks and fruit.

Impressive! So impressive in fact, that it was going to take a lot {and I mean A LOT!} to pull me away from my corner of paradise. I couldn't imagine what could possibly draw me away from that heavenly existence that I was thoroughly savoring with my husband and children.

Until I remembered I had a one hour Sweedish massage appointment in The Spa made on my behalf by Teresa Bernstein, Director of Local Catering! I, along with many of my wedding planner friends, were able to restore and refresh with relaxing treatments of our choice and then spend some quality, quiet time in the Relaxation room after. {I hope these ladies forgive my no-makeup picture posted!}

Given our seemingly frantic schedules with family and work, I cannot remember such an enjoyable weekend where I felt that great and had so much fun with not only my family, but my colleagues as well ... The memories and libations will be forever remembered as there was {yet another!} gift awaiting us upon check out, and placed in our car by valet. A digital picture frame along with a complete slideshow from the weekend's activities downloaded. Nice touch, wouldn't you say?

Kudos, Hilton Orlando!

*Images Courtesy of Amish Thakkar {and my trusty iPhone!}*

A Wedding Showcase Weekend as Presented by Hilton Orlando: Design & Personal Service.

I have recently returned from a Wedding Showcase weekend {a FULL weekend!} that was graciously hosted by the Hilton Orlando, and it truly knock my stilettos off!

This weekend was so full; full of design, personal service, leisure, pampering and food and beverage that I struggled with the content of my review. The answer quickly became obvious: break it down into 3 posts!

Today, I will speak about the design and personal service that I encountered. Both were equally as extraordinary from the moment I received my hand-delivered invitation expertly crafted by Lindsey Luxa with Dragonfly Custom Design, checking in, thoughtful surprises and inspiring environments.

Theresa Bernstein and her attentive staff knew they had quite a task in trying to impress and indulge our areas finest wedding planners. {All of which were in the guest list and in attendance}

We've seen, done, designed and planned it all, right? Right! Read on...

*I, along with my family, were greeted graciously upon arrival at valet and check in and recognized as being a "VIP" guest of the Wedding Showcase
*Upon entering my spacious and comfortable room, I found an informative {and pretty!}itinerary of the weekend's events
*Warmly greeted by everyone from the banquets team, Theresa Bernstein, the General Manager Doug Gehret and Executive Chef Louis Martorano
*Exquisite floral and event design by the collaborative efforts of Tommy Murphy with Greenery Productions and Remmal Karamsadkar with Occasions by Shangri-la.

Just take a look at that these telling and beautiful images that are courtesy of Amish Thakkar with Fine Art Productions. What a weekend!

"Wedding Showcase Weekend"As Hosted By The Hilton Orlando

This past weekend, I, along with several of my fellow wedding planners and industry partners were the lucky guests of The Hilton Orlando for a Wedding Showcase FAM.

We were easily persuaded to visit with this new {2 years old} property in our area to learn more about it's offerings and, admittedly, for some R & R.

I'm confident I was not alone when I departed with my family from valet on Sunday with my jaw dropped in complete awe of my experience.

Juicy, decadent details and images to follow in a dedicated blog series, but for now, you can catch a glimpse with these fun images I was able to snap when I wasn't ogling over every bit of design or gesture!

Cheers to our host Teresa Bernstein and the entire team at The Hilton Orlando!