The Perfect Spring Weekend!

Suzanne and Adam picked the perfect spring weekend for their wedding. The weather was absolutely beautiful for an outside affair at Cypress Grove Estate House in Orlando. The gorgeous bride and her girls started the big day early with hair and make-up flawlessly done by Patricia and her team from LeJeune-PCA. Hot pink and blue were the wedding colors and Dream Designs Florist did a fantastic job incorporating them into all of the décor from the floating bom orchids and floating candles for the cocktail reception to the magnificent domes of hydrangea and lilies accented by roses for the dinner reception. It was absolutely stunning. The guests were greeted by the soft sounds of a harp being elegantly played by Catherine Way. Arthur's Catering always does a fabulous job and this time was no different. They served 175 guests under the large white tent provided by Nelson Tents in record time. Then it was time to get the party started! Derek & the Slammers kicked the music into high gear and got everyone out on the dance floor. When it came time to cut the cake, it was a little difficult…only because the cake was a piece of art! Bake Me a Cake outdid themselves once again. Words cannot describe the beauty of this cake (or the taste-DELICIOUS)…see the pictures for yourself! A very special “Thank You” to Carl at Danseni Studios who was there early to capture the couples “First Look” as well as all the amazing moments for the evening along with Chuck from Always in Memory Video Productions. Thank you to all of our wonderful vendors! And congratulations to Suzanne and Adam!!!!

Congrats Jelisa and David!

Jelisa and David were such a cute couple and very easy going. Their wedding took place on the pool deck of the beautiful Embassy Suites Downtown Orlando. It was a family affair with the groom’s father presiding over the nuptials while the best man’s brother provided the music for the ceremony and the reception. The wedding colors were purple and yellow and InBloom Florist did an amazing job integrating these colors in the floral arrangements. The bride’s bouquet was a combination of purple cool water roses, pale yellow spray roses, yellow freesia and green hypericum which were also incorporated into the reception centerpieces beautifully. A big “Thank You” to Mike with Philip Michael Photography for capturing all the wonderful moments of the evening. Congratulations again to Jelisa and David!!!

Let's Make it a Weekend!!

Daina and Keith decided to make their wedding last all weekend and I had a blast being a part of it! Friday evening, about 70 close family members and friends joined them at the Orange County Regional History Center to see them exchange vows in the historical courtroom. It was such a romantic candlelit ceremony officiated by Rev. Kevin Knox, better known as Rev Kev. A short cocktail reception, catered by Java Lava, followed in the foyer of the History Center and when pictures were done, Daina and Keith were sent off in style. Their guests lined the street and tossed rose petals and they drove away in their limo. Everyone followed the limo to Citrus Restaurant for an elegant dinner. The next night, over 150 guests attended the reception at Cypress Grove Estate. Daina had on the same beautiful gown as the night before, with an addition of a beautiful diamond cuff and necklace given to her as a wedding present from her new husband. Keith changed from his tuxedo on Friday night to a handsome khaki suit for the reception. Both days, Daina and the ladies were glammed up by Lisa and Amanda from Hair on the Run. The beautiful flowers from the ceremony and reception were provided by Flowers by Lesley. Saturday's reception was a show-stopper and it helped that Daina chose some great vendors to work with. Arthur's Catering provided all the food stations and beverages throughout the evening and everything was delicious! Speaking of delicious, the cupcake tower was made by Anna Cakes and the cute mice topper was a special touch from Daina. They were hand made in Italy and so cute! Even when the sun went down, the venue was spectacular, thanks to Ben and his team from Kaleidoscope. They provided the awesome uplights, market lighting and lanterns hung throughout the space. It was absolutely gorgeous! Les from Soundwave had a great mix of music going all night long and the dance floor stayed packed. The bride and groom wanted a club-y feel, so DJ Les even did some mixing! I guess the bride was feeling it, because the last picture you see above is her doing a cartwheel on the dance floor! Hey, there's a first time for everything! And a special thank you to Edmund from Rhodes Studios for his amazing photographs from both days. Congratulations to Daina and Keith!

Orlando Wedding Professionals "Willy Wonka Soiree"

Some of the beautiful ladies of Blush enjoying a fun night out!

Priscilla with Party Flavors (Best cakes ever!)

Notice the cotton candy puffs on the tree branches in the background. Too cute!

Brings back childhood memories...

This is the board game Candyland made entirely from CANDY!!!!

Sandi with Edmund from Rhodes Studios....He is awesome!

Edmund helped with a lot of the videography/photography for the event.

Who doesn't love an Oompa Loompa?!

More amazing cakes....I love sweets!!!

Brandee and Anna enjoying the simplicity of a well made cupcake!

Tommy from Greenery Productions with the lovely ladies of Blush

OWP hosted an amazing event last night at the Westin in Lake Mary. A fun night of chatting with friends, great entertainment and the most amazing sugary confections you could imagine. The pics above are just a sample of the amount of sweets that were there! The Willy Wonka theme made for a great night...full of colors and whimsical decor. So many people, especially Phil Joeckel, played a part in making this night come together and we thank all of them for their hard work so we were able to show up and enjoy it!

Your Wedding TV Bridal Show!!

Brandee, the owner of Blush

(Her arms are not actually that long and stretchy in person!)

Anna, Blush Coordinator
Laurie, Blush Coordinator
Sandi, Blush Coordinator

Yesterday, Blush attended the Your Wedding TV Bridal Show at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel. Even though there was a small problem with the air conditioning (it wasn't working!), our girls still looked amazing and had a great time! We were flanked by some of our favorite vendors: Rhodes Studios and Soundwave. Thanks to Edmund Rhodes for the cute photos above! A great group of vendors were there representing their companies. Just to name a few: Sensational Ceremonies, Party Flavors and Reunion Resort. We had a great time chatting with our friends and meeting some new brides and grooms. Looking forward to the weddings to come!

Congratulations Tricia and Eric!

Tricia and Eric held their wedding at the spectacular Red Tail Golf Club in Sorrento, Florida. The ceremony, which was beautifully officiated by Rev. Glynn Ferguson of Sensational Ceremonies, took place on the lawn overlooking the golf course and the reception following flowed in and out through the main house and the front porch. The earth tone color palette worked wonderfully in the space. Red Tail's dark wood tables were accented by wooden chargers from Kirby Tent and Loden and Yellow Linens from BBJ Linen. A special touch to the place settings: the bride had cookies made for each guest that read "Always Kiss Me Goodnight". The adorable and yummy cookies were from Cookie Cousins in Orlando, Florida. The flowers, provided by Corrinne with Details, not only included ceremony arrangements and centerpieces, but also the stunning "Well Wish Tree" you see in the above pictures. This tree took the place of a traditional guest book. Guests enjoyed dancing the night away from music played by Soundwave. The gorgeous cake you see above was made by Party Flavors. There to catch every perfect shot was Edmund from Rhodes Studios. We thank him for letting us use the pictures above. Congratulations again, Tricia and Eric, and may he always kiss you goodnight!

Katie and Dan: Best Friends

Sometimes when you meet a couple, you just know that it works. That's how I felt about Katie and Dan. You could tell that they are best friends, they listen to each other and put each other first. A cute story: Literally, 30 minutes before the ceremony is about to start, Rev. Glynn Ferguson, the officiate for the wedding, comes up to me and asks if I have seen the couple's "homework" that he gives them. He explains that he asks all his bride and grooms to write a short paragraph telling him why they love the other person. He says most times he gets back a few generic sentences. But with Katie and Dan, he got back 2 full pages from each of them listing all the specific reasons why they love each other. I read it quickly and realized how special it was. We made the decision with Katie and Dan that they would read those aloud during the ceremony as their vows instead of the traditional ones they had planned. It was so beautiful and moving. The ceremony was held in a small enchanting barn on the Highland Manor property with the reception in the ballroom inside the main house. It was a beautiful sunshiny day and even the peacocks that live on the property came out to see the wedding! Jay Edwards from Liquid Entertainment provided the music for the ceremony and reception, and as usual, did an amazing job of getting people out of their seats and dancing! Everyone had a blast! The food was amazing and the cake was not only beautiful but also very tasty (the top tier basket was a dairy free cake that the groom could eat). Party Flavors does an amazing job of making sure their cakes look great, taste great and they can even work with dietary restrictions. All of the gorgeous flowers, from the bouquets to the centerpieces were the work of Tommy Murphy with Greenery Productions. At the end of the day, the bride and groom took off in their limo from Above and Beyond Limousines to be delivered to their honeymoon suite. Heather Ahrens from Ha! Photography recorded the whole day with her amazing images. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw!

Congrats to Brittany and Matt!

"Thanks for being so amazing! Hiring you was by far the best decision I made in this wedding!" Brittany Cram (Bride)

Brittany and Matthew had a gorgeous ceremony and reception at the amazing Gaylord Palms. The beautiful bride and her girls had their hair and makeup done by Beaute Speciale. White and chocolate were the wedding colors, so the ceremony site was draped in white fabric by Business is Blooming (bizisblooming@aol.com) and the music wafting through the room was played by musicians from Perficio, Inc. The ballroom was stunning in all white and brown. The tables were set in a white twist linen from BBJ Linen with mahogany chiavari chairs from Bell Chair Covers at each table. Brown shimmer menu cards from Cindy from Signature Weddings and Events were strategically placed on the tables and for a whimsical feel, every kid's favorite, "cootie catchers" served as the place cards at each setting. The cootie catchers as well as the exquisite hand addressed invitations were done by Sarah Hanna. The tall centerpieces of hydrangea and curly willow were accented by frosted votives surrounding the pieces. Greenery Productions did a wonderful job, as usual on the flowers. One of our favorite bands, The Buzzcatz, rocked all night long and kept the dance floor packed! After dinner, toasts and dancing, the yummy cake from Party Flavors was cut by the newlyweds and served. There to catch the whole evening in photographs (including the ones above) was Misty Miotto. Thanks for the amazing images, Misty! And congratulations again to Brittany and Matt!

Valentine's Day is Everyday for Lisa and Steve!

Lisa and Steve were one of the first couples to get married in the beautiful Corpus Christi Church in Celebration, Florida, as it only opened on Christmas Eve. After the ceremony, guests traveled to the Omni at ChampionsGate for the reception. What a gorgeous location! Jennifer Smith, Andrea Crowe and the whole Omni team were amazing to work with. Edmund with Rhodes Studios was able to walk the newlyweds and their wedding party around the resort for some fantastic shots. Patricia from LeJeune Cosmetics made his job easy, though, as the girls looked stunning with their hair and makeup. The ballroom at Omni looked great with centerpieces from Greenery Productions and lighting from Soundwave. Soundwave not only provided music throughout the evening and lit the room in that beautiful blue color, but also made the name in lights you see in the pictures above. What a focal point! The gorgeous cake was made by Party Flavors and it tasted great as well! The groom is a police officer and so were some of the guests in attendance. When it came time to get the garter from his new wife, Steve was handcuffed and had to remove it with his teeth! That was a new one for me and soooo funny! Their friends and family had a great time dancing and singing all night long. They even ended the night with a tribute to their Uncle Joe with a group rendition of Piano Man. Classic! Congratulations to you, Steve and Lisa Valentine!