Blush Featured in The Knot Florida Magazine!!

We were honored to design and coordinate this amazing wedding at Cypress Grove last October for Erin Perkins Stone and Alex Stone. It was captured on film but the AMAZING Becka and Nate of Studio 222 Photography. Check out all of the stunning details in the latest issue of The Knot Florida (Fall/Winter Issue) on newsstands today!! What a thrill to work with such incredible vendors to make this fall wedding vision come to life!!

“I’m glad it’s raining”

So the forecast on Friday was a high of 94˚ with a 50% chance of rain, typical Florida June weather. It wasn’t an outside wedding but lots of pictures were planned for outside along beautiful Park Avenue. Crystal and Mike decided to do a “first look” before the ceremony and when I was walking Crystal into the church for this, she turned to me and said “I’m glad it’s raining, it should cool it down.” I never thought I would hear a bride say “I’m glad it’s raining.” Despite the weather, everything was great and the bride was gorgeous. The ceremony took place at First Baptist Church of Winter Park with Pastor Glen Riggs from the couple’s church in Winter Springs. The guests then went on to the Winter Park Farmers’ Market where they were met by an elegant array of green and white hydrangeas in cute silver pails with mason jars scattered all over. It had a warm southern garden feel. To top it off, the escort cards were seed packets held in little white pails that were placed on patches of grass. So cute!

Before guests enjoyed the delicious barbecue catered by 4 Rivers Smokehouse, they watched the bride and groom dance together for the first time as husband and wife. The dance was well rehearsed and had the crowd cheering at the end. I loved it! The party continued after dinner with DJ Phil from Soundwave Entertainment who knows how to get a crowd dancing! Cupcakes were the dessert of choice and Party Flavors out did themselves yet again. As an added bonus for guests, Crystal and Mike added a candy table to their reception full of crazy sweet treats which included homemade goodies provided by the grandparents. Words cannot describe how good those were. I love family recipes (and I need to figure out how to get them)! Crystal and Mike ended the night with a brightly lit sparkler exit all captured by the brilliant photographer Edmund of Rhodes Studios. Thank you Edmund for the beautiful pictures and I can’t wait to see the video, especially the first dance!

Congratulations to Crystal and Mike...it was fun working with you!!!

Thank you to all the amazing vendors who helped make this day memorable!

Ceremony: First Baptist Church of Winter Park

Officiant: Pastor Glen Riggs

Reception: Winter Park Farmers' Market

Caterer: 4 Rivers Smokehouse

Bar Caterer: Barfly

Photographer/Videographer: Rhodes Studios

Florist: Weddings by Carly Ane's

DJ: Soundwave Entertainment

Hair/Makeup: LeJeune Artistry

Cake and Cupcakes: Party Flavors

Photo Booth: Photo Booth Florida

Linens and Rentals: Rentaland Tents and Events

May the Force be With You!!

We had the MOST AMAZING rehearsal dinner cake on Friday night made by cake design extrordinaires, Party Flavors! The bride wanted to surprise the groom with the theme of his favorite movie series...Star Wars. So we did cookies with the Star Wars logo on them as favors made by Cookie Cousins of Winter Park. And the cake was the Millenium Falcon! When the bride told me what she wanted I knew there was only 1 bakery that could pull it off and boy did they deliver! The groom's jaw dropped when he saw it and he was absolutely speechless. We even had a diagram provided by PF as to how to cut it because the cake was so intricate. What a fun way to start the wedding weekend festivities!! Thank you Party Flavors for always exceeding expectations!!

A Blush Favorite!!

So this wedding will involve several blog posts over the next few weeks I imagine! There's just so much to share!! Roxanne and Terry (MOB) hired Blush about 9 months ago and had a clear vision for what they wanted Roxanne and Luke's wedding to look like but needed help making it come to life. The very special journey that this family has been on to overcome loss and find love is incredible. Roxanne is a very private person so I will opt not to share the back story but I will share how very blessed I feel to have known this family and gotten to play a role in this amazing day! They were married at Central Baptist Church in Sanford, FL...Roxanne's home church. Approximately 375 guests witnessed the incredible ceremony and celebrated after in the fellowship hall with hors d'oeuvres and cake. Then 100 of their very closest friends and family traveled to the beach for a fabulous dinner beachside at The Shores Resort and Spa. This wedding had love flowing from every direction...love for the Lord, love for each other, love for their friends and family and a love of life! Schuyler Osborne and his team from Perfect Sky Productions made this incredible video from the pre-ceremony and ceremony and edited it on site same day to show during the dinner! It was definitely a first and something that the guests and the couple will never forget! I can't wait to share more of the incredible details from this wedding as pictures come in from the photographer! For now, enjoy the Same Day Edit from Perfect Sky! http://www.vimeo.com/12702200

Thank you to all of our talented vendors for making this such an amazing wedding!
Ceremony: Central Baptist Church
Reception: The Shores Resort and Spa
Caterer for Church Reception: Cuisiniers
Photographer: Ashley McCormick Photography
Videographer: Perfect Sky Productions
Florist: Details Flowers and Photography
DJ: Soundwave Entertainment
Hair/Makeup: Beaute Speciale
Cake and Cupcakes: Cut the Cake
Groom's Cake: Party Flavors
Chocolate Fountain: Mr. Chocolate Fountain
Photobooth: Oh Snap
Linen: BBJ Linen
Rentals: Kirby Tent
Favors: Cookie Cousins
Bridal Party Lunch: Lunchbox Ladies

Congratulations Robin and Danny!

After much anticipated planning, the "Big Day" finally arrived for Robin and Danny on a beautiful (but very warm) late spring day in Winter Park, Florida. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the two of them as well as their wonderful families and friends! The front lawn of the stunning and historic Casa Feliz was the backdrop for the lovely outdoor ceremony which was accented with fresh green and white florals provided by the always fabulous Lee James Floral Designs. Robin and Danny meticulously selected the perfect songs for each moment of the ceremony which were performed by the talented Guitarist, Mike Hinkle, who also played for guests during cocktail hour in the Garden Room. Arthur's Creative Events & Catering prepared a deliciously beautiful dinner that kept guests going back for seconds! As the sun began to set, the accent lighting designed by Kaleidoscope Event Lighting made the Outer Courtyard appear as an enchanted garden that guests enjoyed throughout the evening as DJ Ricky Vasquez of White Rose Entertainment kept the dance floor full all night! Every single moment throughout the day was captured by Sunshine Photographics including the exciting sparkler exit as Robin and Danny were whisked away to enjoy their honeymoon! A huge "thank you" to everyone who made this a night to remember! Congratulations Robin and Danny!!!

A Hidden Gem...

On May 22, 2010, Lindsey and Kevin said their vows in a beautiful garden ceremony in front of Bok Tower in Lake Wales, officiated by Reverend Steve Swan with Sensational Ceremonies. The weather was more than cooperative, with that bright Florida sunshine we all love and a slight breeze through the trees every so often. It was absolutely stunning! Hand Picked of Winter Haven provided the lovely ceremony floral arrangements and bouquets. The bride and groom left time after the ceremony ended for guests to be able to enjoy the gardens before heading over to the reception at Lake Ashton Golf Club. The reception began with a surprise. The bride and groom, both University of Florida graduates, ran through a tunnel made by their wedding party shaking orange and blue pom-poms. With the Gator Fight Song blaring through the speakers, Lindsey and Kevin led the crowd in some Gator cheers! After the festivities died down, they went into their elegant first dance, a waltz. Franny and her staff at Lake Ashton, did an amazing job with the set-up and dinner service throughout the night. MJ Farb from Junction 88 kept the crowd on the dance floor all night with a mix of 80's songs, a nod to the bride and groom's generation. A special thanks to JR of Sterling Photography for the beautiful images from the night! And to Lindsey and Kevin, congratulations to you both!

The amazing vendors that helped the night run smoothly:

Ceremony Venue: Bok Tower Gardens

Reception Venue: Lake Ashton Golf Club

Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies

Photographer: Sterling Photography

Videographer: Apex Media Productions

DJ: Junction 88

Cake: Cookie Jar Bakeshop

Florist: Hand Picked of Winter Haven

Linens: Unique Linens

Rentals: Party Rentals Unlimited

A Garden French Inspired Wedding!

Hi Brandee,
Thank you so much for all that you did for Megan and Justin, the wedding was amazing!! My friends and family have all mentioned that it was one of the best weddings they have attended, from the food to the floral designs everything was perfect and we owe it all to you. It was a pleasure working with you, Lori and Tommy, we all agreed you guys are the "dream team". I am looking forward to seeing Whitney's wedding come together in November and know it will be just as beautiful as Megan's.
Best Regards, Diane (Mother of the Bride)

Megan and her mom Diane were so much fun to work with! Megan is a medical student at FSU so her time was limited and mom is a Chef on a military ship and based out of Hawaii so planning this one proved to have some time challenges! But we had so much fun! Diane was constantly sending us pictures of things she loved and wanted to see at the wedding. Megan had only one request...not a bubblegum pink wedding! With the help of Tommy Murphy of Greenery Productions and Ben Lawles, owner of Kaleidoscope Event Lighting, we planned an elegant garden wedding with a bit of French Inspiration at Cypress Grove Estate. The food was absolutely fabulous and Arthur's Catering went above and beyond with the presentation of each station and bar! Vintage touches were added here and there for charm to include cake toppers from both the bride and groom's grandparents and the cake was as delicious as it was stunning (provided by Party Flavors Custom Cakes)! As a surprise to the guests, along with the service of the cake, Jeremiah's Italian Ice was served out of a vintage cart...it was the hit of the night! The band, Crooked Shooz out of Tallahassee, kept the mood fun and exciting all night long! It was a night that will long be remembered by everyone who attended and we were so honored to be part of this special day! Thank you to Studio 222 for capturing all of the incredible moments! Luckily, we get to work with this amazing family for a while longer as her sister is one of our clients in November!! Congratulations Megan and Justin!! The pictures on this blog are provided by guests. Professional pictures will be shared in just a few short days...with Studio behind the lens we know they will be a feast for the eyes!!

Blush Featured in Central Florida Bride Magazine!!

Check out the latest issue of Central Florida Bride (Fall/Winter page 50-53) featuring Traci and Steve's fabulous wedding last May! This wedding was full of Southern charm and we were so excited to be part of it!!

We've Been Blogged!

Becka and Nate with Studio 222 Photography shot our headshots for our new website (coming soon!) about a month ago and they are amazing! When it was time for Becka to blog about it, she asked me to do a little interview with her which was so much fun! I'm so excited to have been Blogged!! A huge thank you to Becka and Nate for being such great friends and partners!!

Polo Anyone!

I first met Julie and Dan a little over 6 weeks before the big day. They were on warp speed that day as Julie had just received a call that she had to fly back to DC that afternoon for work (she works for the CDC…curious!). I was promptly introduced to their two dogs. Stanley is the big one (I am not good with breeds, sorry) and so friendly and Miss Debris aka Bris is the little one who is very cute but not too fond of strangers (there was a lot of barking). Anyways, back to the beautiful couple…they were originally planning thier wedding in Atlanta but due to a change in Dan’s location (he’s in the Coast Guard) they moved to New Orleans and just decided it would be best to plan their wedding somewhere they knew wouldn’t change in 6 months! So this is where The Villages comes in…the bride’s parents’ home base. The wedding took place at The Villages Polo Club and the day was gorgeous. The bride was glowing as she stepped out of the town car to walk down the aisle to the sounds of the amazing Leo Lopez. Once the ceremony concluded, Julie and Dan departed down the aisle with the help of Stanley and Bris…it was picture perfect! Guests then went on to enjoy the delicious food provided by John Michaels Events (the bacon wrapped scallops were the bride’s favorite) while admiring the beautiful floral arrangements provided by The Tea Plantation.

When it came time for introductions I saw the wedding party scramble and I knew they were up to something. They entered the reception in Mardi Gras style masks and beads…what a fun group!!! Once the formal dances were done, DJ Steve with Power Entertainment DJ Service kicked the party into high gear playing a great mix of music that kept the crowd going all through the night. We took a short break from dancing to cut the amazing cake designed by Sylvette with Cakes By Design who did a fabulous job once again. The cake was so moist it was hard not to go back for seconds! A special THANK YOU to Art Faulkner for the outstanding pictures...Excellent Job!!! Thank you to all the vendors mentioned above as well as Gloria with Beautiful Moments Party Rentals. You all helped make this day run smoothly! Congratulations to Julie and Dan and we hope you had an unforgettable time in Hawaii!!!

Best Wishes Heather and Jon!

I had the pleasure of working with Heather and Jon for about a year and they are a hoot! We had a lot of fun putting this special day together for them and we are thrilled that it was stunning and filled with love! The ceremony (officiated by Rev. Kevin Knox of A Beautiful Ceremony) took place on the Gatlin Terrace at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and the weather was amazing!! Guests then enjoyed fresh Hors d' Oeuvres and cocktails on the terrace then headed inside to the Sandlake Ballroom where they were met by stunning eggplant calla lilly centerpieces designed by Tommy Murphy of Greenery Productions, warm purple lighting, and soulful sounds to make you tap your feet provided by Jay Edwards of Liquid Entertainment. Capturing all of the details of the night was Scoobie Schneider of Scoobie's Photographic Images. Thank you to all of the amazing vendors for making this such a special day for Heather and Jon to remember!