Sylvia Weinstock comes to Tampa

Sylvia Weinstock, “Queen of Cakes,” makes a special appearance as the featured presenter for Florida West Coast NACE! Brides, Grooms, and all industry professionals- YOU WILL NOT WANT TO PASS UP THIS OPPORTUNITY!

September 21, 2009 at 12:30pm

The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa

Individual Lunch Presentation tickets are available, OR you can purchase a VIP Ticket to attend a private “living room style” gathering with Sylvia (limited seating). Included with each VIP ticket is Sylvia Weinstock’s book and an autograph signing. Combo Tickets are also available for this event!

NACE Members can register early until July 31st, 2009. Tickets will go on sale to the public starting August 1st, 2009. Buy your tickets early for this exclusive event at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center!

For additional information contact programs@fwnace.com or membership@fwnace.com

Contemporary Color Combination: Slate Grey and Aqua

I absolutely love this inspiration board that was created by Wedding Paper Divas. This color combination of slate grey and aqua is very chic, sleek and OH so PRETTY. Coming across this post definitely reconfirmed my love for the color grey! I predict that this will be one of the hottest color combinations for 2010.

http://blog.weddingpaperdivas.com/inspiration-board-slate-grey-and-aqua/

Waldorf Astoria Orlando

I recently had the opportunity to take a "hard-hat" tour of the brand new Waldorf Astoria opening in Orlando, FL this fall. The only word that comes to mind is AMAZING! Every inch of the Bonnet Creek property is adorned with the most beautiful details that one can envision. The ballroom is absolutely breathtaking! Continuing in the traditions that were established by the storied Waldorf Astoria® New York in 1931, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando will be the quintessential wedding venue for society's elite. With impeccable service, unparallel amenities, and scenery that is "to die for", the draws of having your wedding or event at the new Waldorf Astoria- Orlando are clear. Visit their website at http://www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com/ for more information.

Amazing Video!

In the spirit of Queen for a Day and all of the other organizations out there who raise awareness for children with life-threatening illnesses. (I strongly encourage you to get a tissue before watching).



Thank you to a very special friend for sharing this with me!

XOXO

Cheers to You!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to everyone who was involved in the Cheers to You event, which benefitted the Tampa chapter of Queen for a Day. I am floored by the positive response we have had and cannot wait to out-do ourselves next year! First and foremost, I would like to thank Leah Campanella (the president of QFAD Tampa) for all that she does for this amazing organization. I would also like to thank all of the volunteers, committee members, sponsors, local companies who donated to the silent auction, guest speakers, and everyone who attended this charity fundraiser. It would not have been remotely possible without each and every one of YOU! I could not have asked for a more perfect team of vendors who donated their time, skills, products and services to this unbelievable cause. I am so grateful for all of your contributions!

Photography: Carrie Wildes Photography

Flowers/Decor: Events in Bloom

Entertainment: Inspire Entertainment

Photobooth: Shutter Booth

Coffee/Cappuccino cart: Cafe Ala Carte

Videography/Slideshow: Tampa Wonderworks

Custom invitations/Stationery: Paper Presence

Linens: Linens by the Sea

Dessert Station: Sweetie Pies

Custom Dress for Guest of Honor: Anglo Couture

Chiavari Chairs: First Class Rentals

Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank Gretchen Hill of Hunters Green Golf and Country Club who went above and beyond in every way possible!

Enjoy.....

MIA?

I have had several of my blog readers ask me why I have gone "MIA" recently. It is so funny yet flattering that people even notice. I wish I could say that I have been on a long European vacation, or met Mr. Right and ran off to get married. Although neither is the case, I have been busy with something just as exciting. Friday night was the first annual Cheers to You event benefitting the Queen for a Day organization. (Read one of my recent entries for further information on this charity). I fell in love with this organization back in college when a sorority sister and close friend- Leah Campanella discovered the national organization of Queen for a Day and saw the need for it's presence in the local community. She has since become president of the Tampa chapter. Leah and I have spent the past few months getting sponsorships, silent auction donations, vendor participants, volunteers and all of the other million and one details that goes into coordinating a charity event. (It seriously makes weddings look like a piece of cake) Regardless of the hard work and long hours, I have never been involved in anything as rewarding in my entire life. I am already looking forward to the 2nd annual Cheers to You event. We raised A LOT of money and all of the guests (including myself) had the most amazing time. Stay tuned for more details and the much-anticipated photos of the event.

Happy 4th of July!

To all of my blog readers, colleagues, family members and friends: I hope you all have a very Happy (and SAFE) 4th of July! Please take a moment to remember how lucky we are to live in the BEST country on the planet. What an amazing holiday this is. I am personally looking forward to enjoying my two favorite F's: Food and Fireworks! Cheers.....