A Southern Affair-It's All in the Details!

From the beginning, Traci's goal was to make a wedding so memorable and beautiful that it would get published in Southern Wedding's Magazine.  Looking at the end result, I would say she did everything she could to accomplish that goal.  What a stunning wedding!  Traci and Steve were married under a white draped gazebo on the back lawn of the Estate House at Cypress Grove (www.cypressgrovepark.com).  Steve, the groom, spent the better part of the day, hanging the white drapery on the gazebo and about 50 other lanterns.  Can you believe it!?  Ladies, sorry, he's already taken!  There was a pianist, guitarist, and DJ, provided by Jeff Scott (www.rockci.com/jeffscott) providing the wonderful music throughout the night.  The reception centerpieces were amazing!  The different floral designs on each guest table were provided by Greenery Productions (www.greeneryproductions.com).  The food by Creative Cuisine (Jim MacDonald, 407-870-5701) was spread throughout the main house in cocktail-like stations.  It was delicious!  To give guests something to do throughout the night, Traci rented a photobooth for her guests to enjoy!  PhotoMagic (www.photomagicofflorida.com) provided guests with funny accessories to wear while striking silly poses in the booth.  After they were done, the images were printed out in strips, just like those at the mall, and pasted into a scrapbook for the bride and groom.  Guests then signed the scrapbook next to their photos with wishes for Traci and Steve.  Too cute!  I was able to work with Becka and Nathan from Studio 222 (www.studio222photography.com) for the first time and I am so glad I did!  They are amazing!  Their shots are beautiful and unique.  I wish Traci and Steve a lifetime of happiness and a 4 page spread in Southern Wedding's Magazine!  :-)

Congratulations Luisa and Steve!

Luisa and I met early on in her wedding planning, so I was able to be a part of everything from the beginning!  From switching venues to dress problems, not everything went perfect, but Luisa kept a great attitude throughout everything.  (Even while writing a few complaint letters to managers.)  I truly believe those mishaps happened for a reason, because the final product was incredible!  Fate led us to Maison & Jardin (www.maisonjardin.com) where I was able to rekindle an old friendship from college at UF, the catering and sales manager, Brittany Davis.  She is fabulous to work with, as well as their whole staff.  What a great venue!  Luisa and Steve said their I Do's in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church (http://home.catholicweb.com/stspeterpaulwinterparkfl/) with 100 of their closest friends and family in attendance.  Santiago from Santiago Studios (www.santiagostudios.com) captured the whole event with his beautiful pictures.  The reception was decorated in navy and ivory with silver accents.  There was warm candlelight on every table to illuminate the lovely flowers provided by Apple Blossom Florist (www.appleblossomflorist.com).  The cake, made by Sylvette from Cakes by Design (www.cakesbydesigninc.com), was 3 tiers frosted in ivory buttercream with fresh hydrangea separating each layer.  It included the couple's new monogram and an intricate lace pattern resembling the bride's wedding gown.  During cocktail hour on Maison & Jardin's outdoor terrace, guests mingled with drinks and appetizers and listened to the soft guitar music played by Cyndi Schmidt (407-435-7787).  This is one of the few weddings that I have seen where it was impossible to get the guests off the dance floor, even for dinner.  DJ Eddie Solis, from Esolis Entertainment (www.esolisphotography.com), played an amazing mix of Latin, classic, and up to date dance songs that kept everyone moving all night long!  I had such a wonderful time working with Luisa and Steve and I can't wait to see what life brings their way!   

Pretty in Pink - Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Gennaro!

I got to work with Mireille for about a year to plan her simple yet elegant wedding at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Sweetwater Country Club (http://www.sweetwater-countryclub.com/). Being a spring wedding, the bride's favorite color of fuscia was the perfect fit against a fresh white background. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d' oeuvres and music by an acoustic guitar. The reception room was filled with stunning fuscia orchids provided by the Father of the Bride's Orchid Farm. Bags of pink chocolates, beautifully penned menu cards and coasters all in fuscia added just the right amount of color to the room. As a special dinner treat, Mireille and Joe hired a belly dancer to do a show as guests finished their meal...and everyone joined in! After dinner, guests joined DJ Les of Soundwave Entertainment (http://www.djsoundwave.net/) in the after party room for a night filled with dancing and sweet wedding cake! (http://www.annacakes.com/) Mireille and Joe hosted a fabulous party for their guests and I'm sure they will have fond memories for years to come. We wish them all the best in their new life together!! Special thanks to Milton Gil for the stunning photography! (http://www.miltongil.com/)

Congratulations Paige and Matt!!

Paige and Matt were such a fun couple to work with! Very laid back and just excited to be married! They live in Georgia so we only got to meet a few times but email and phone proved to be an easy solution. Their ceremony was held in the Leu Lawn at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Winter Park and the reception was in the Camellia Room (http://www.leugardens.org/). The ceremony was perfect...simple, fresh, and full of emotion. Guests then headed to the cocktail reception on the screened terrace at the Camellia Room and enjoyed cool cocktails and passed hors d' oeuvres. The reception room was a feast for the senses...the floral centerpieces were a fabulous sight (http://www.greeneryproductions.com/), the numerous food stations filled the air with a scrumptious dinner to come (http://www.arthurscatering.com/), and DJ Bryan Taylor with Tagas Event Production (http://www.orlandodjvideo.com/) had everyone tapping their feet just waiting to get out on the dance floor and celebrate this fabulous night! We had such a fun time at this wedding and wish Paige and Matt all the best in their life together!! Special thanks to Nathan and Jensey for the fabulous photography!! (http://www.rootography.com/)