Wedding Video Teaser~Kylie Watzka and Nathaniel Drummond at The Portofino Bay Hotel

In a nutshell, Kylie and Nathaniel are in love. Madly in love.

Saturday, February 18, 2012 was just the beginning. The Watzka and the Drummond families came together at The Portofino Bay Hotel in loving celebration, and with that kind of love and support, how can life be anything other than "happily ever after for them?"

Enjoy this 60 second teaser from Jeffrey Stoner, and ....go kiss YOUR love!

xoxo

Kylie & Nate's Wedding Trailer from Jeffrey Stoner Video on Vimeo.

A Portofino Bay Hotel Wedding-Sneak Peek!

I had the utmost pleasure {for the second time!} to work with the Watzka family for their youngest daughter, Kylie's wedding to the debonair Nathaniel Drummond.

We make a great team, the Watzka's and I, but I most certainly did not accomplish this traditional, sophisticated, lush wedding all by myself...

Endless gratitude goes out to Pearl Beach Paperie, Jensen Larson Photography, Simone Rosas, Greenery Productions, Jeffrey Stoner Video, Shannon Caine, Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals, Party Flavors, Kaleidoscope Event Lighting, The Buzzcatz, Brainchild FX, Photo Mingle and, of course, the luxurious Portofino Bay Hotel

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I love these initial sneak peeks, and look forward to even more beautiful imagery, as well as a quick video trailer ..."Coming Soon!"


Cheers!

"UNVEILED" ...Your Style Revealed at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: Who Made The Cut?

Our highly anticipated bridal luxury showcase featuring celebrity couture designer Angel Rivera, "Unveiled" premiers this Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and features the rockin' Hard Rock Hotel, Universal and the luxe Loews Royal Pacific.

A casting call was held late February rounding up this area's finest and most reputable wedding professionals ...

Who made the cut?

Brides can visit us on Thursday and see, and we will all await the imagery of design details and the energetic video highlighting the evening!

*Video by Jeffrey Stoner Video*

Unveiled: Casting Call from Jeffrey Stoner Video on Vimeo.

"UNVEILED" ...Your Style Revealed at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel!

Do you ever wish there was a place to go for unlimited inspirational wedding planning that didn't cost a penny? Well, your dreams have come true!

I'm thrilled to be a part of "Unveiled" - a specialty, once in a lifetime wedding planning event for brides on April 28 at 6pm at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando and featuring Hard Rock Hotel, Universal and Loews Royal Pacific Resort. This evening will be filled with surprises around every corner that promise to WOW you! It's not your typical bridal show, but a full fledged New York runway show featuring celebrity dress designer, Angel Rivera. Try culinary delights and specialty beverages from some of Orlando's top chefs, browse stunning photographs with Orlando's stellar photographers, and be awed by never before seen floral designs by some of the best florists in Florida.

Meet the vivacious Angel Rivera here!

Angel Rivera for Unveiled - Portofino Bay Hotel from Jeffrey Stoner Video on Vimeo.

"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words..." Wedding Moments in Time

This week I have the pleasure of sharing an image with you captured by the delightful Sandra Johnson.

Nory and Mike's military may have pulled out all the stops: a salsa band, martini ice luge, cigar rollers, amazing floral and lighting and an outstanding venue. Elements like these always help to facilitate fun and memorable moments.

No moment was more poignant, however, than the one illustrated in this picture as Nory's mother Daisy spoke vulnerably about her late husband and Nory's father.

Once again, and in an instant, "A picture is worth a thousand words..."

"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words..." Wedding Moments in Time

I've recently been flooded by fond memories of working, planning and playing with Kate Gissy-Saft recently...

It's been coming in fun waves from remembering the first time I met her and Jared in her office, to fun floral meetings, an NYC dress-sopping trip with all the ladies in her family and, of course, our "Friday" chats.

I couldn't just pick one photo this time...I absolutely adored the female dynamic in this family: there is such an incredible bond between her and her sister, Greta and between her mother Brenda with her own mother and her sisters. {Yes, we were all in NYC shopping!} Now, Kate also has the delightful addition of Jared's sister Marisa and mother Ellen to this incredible female roster.I love the image that has Kate. Brenda and Greta primping just before we made our way to the ceremony...

The second image I love because Kate's father delivered a speech that was perfectly balanced with sentiment and humor...This was Kate's reaction applauding as she leaped to her feet in gratitude.

*Thank you to Damon Tucci for these images!*

Wedding Window: Preview to Kate and Jared's Wedding

This week has been a flurry of activity with all things Kate Gissy and Jared Saft...

I have been so fortunate to work with Kate for the past year with the intricate details of what will be a most glorious, visually stunning and fun-filled wedding day at the exquisite Portofino Bay Hotel.

It is such a feeling of calm and peace when I wake up on a Saturday morning to check on my bride and I am welcomed with a bubbly "Good Morning!" on the other end of the line.

She and I feel so confident that with the benefit of such a confident and capable team of wedding professionals and the leadership of Bonnie Garfield with The Portofino; we humbly acknowledge we are on "auto-pilot!"

Here, you see this fantastic couple during their engagement shoot with Damon Tucci.

Just wait...their wedding images will be equally as gorgeous!