K and K Photography

I am sure you can tell by reading my blog what a HUGE photography junkie I am. I could look at photographs all day long- especially great ones. There are so many people who have recently taken up photography after seeing what a lucrative business it can be. But there is no faking it in this industry- you either have it or you don't. I wanted to share with you someone who DEFINITELY has it!

K and K Photography is a husband and wife team of accomplished professional photographers, who have extensive experience photographing high-profile clients and have been published in many magazines, including TV Guide, People and US Weekly. Their works has also been shown on both the Oprah Show and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Lucky for us, Jeff and Ana have recently decided to settle down in the Tampa Bay area and are now rank among the elite photographers in the region. Not only is K and K Photography extremely talented, they are quite possibly the nicest couple I have ever met! Be sure to check out more of their work on the K and K Photography website and blog.

Queen for a Day fundraiser event

I am so honored to be coordinating a charity event for an organization that is so near and dear to my heart! As an Aunt of three beautiful little girls, I couldn'd help but to fall in love with Queen for a Day. Read about the Organization and the upcoming event below. And don't forget to mark your calendars for July 17, 2009! This will be an event that you don't want to miss.
The Organization

Queen for a Day is a non-profit organization developed to raise the self-esteem and self-confidence of pediatric oncology patients. We do this by hosting a tea party where the girls are invited to get a make-over, manicure, and basically, just be girls! The highlight of the tea party is when each girl receives her very own tiara! Our goal is to provide a time where the girls can forget about their treatment, needles, and loneliness- to shower them with positive attention and to create happy memories to sustain them through hard times.

The Event (Cheers to You)

On July 17, 2009 the Tampa chapter of Queen for a Day will be hosting a fundraiser at Hunter’s Green Country Club in Tampa, FL. The goal of the fundraiser is raise money and awareness for Queen for a Day, while recognizing women in the Tampa Bay area that continue to make a difference. (Hence the title- Cheers to you). If you would like to nominate a community member or purchase tickets, please visit the Cheers to You website at www.cheerstoyouevent.com. The event will showcase great food and drinks, music and entertainment, an amazing silent auction and a fashion show by these darling "Queens."

Please contact me at Ashly@OlivierEvents.com for further questions or if you would like to volunteer, donate or attend.

Wonderful Web Resources

I often wonder how brides planned their weddings before the internet came along. I am sure it was feasible- just a lot more time consuming! There are so many great websites that offer the coolest products for your wedding or event. From personalized welcome totes (which can even come pre-packaged with all of the out-of-town goodies that you can think of) to personalized maps and more. Your imagination is the limit! Here are some of my personal favorites that I thought I would share:

www.inkboxdesign.com

www.foryourparty.com

www.beforeyourparty.com

www.etsy.com

www.navyandlavender.com

www.crystalkluge.com

www.wonderfulgraffitiwedding.com

www.plumparty.com

www.socialcouture.com

Win a Dress by Vera Wang

Weddings Unveiled has partnered with our friends at Vera Wang to give one lucky Completely Unveiled blog follower a gorgeous dress from the Vera Wang Maid to Order dress collection, now available online at VeraWangOnWeddings.com. The Vera Wang Maids collection ranges from the perfect LBD (little black dress) to lovely floor length evening gowns, all impeccably designed by Vera Wang. But wait... there's more! As if winning a dress by Vera Wang isn't cool enough, the winner gets to choose the dress she likes in the color she'd like. To view the collection and color options, click the link below:

VeraWangOnWeddings.com.

Each dress is made to order especially for you and requires eight weeks for delivery. So how do you win the fabulous frock? It's easy! Anyone can enter, whether a bride, a bridesmaid or just a girl who would love to have a pretty new dress from Vera Wang. We'll select a winner randomly among Completely Unveiled blog followers who comment on this post. We'll announce our winner on Friday, May 22nd. So... two things: You have to be a Completely Unveiled blog follower and you have to comment on this post. If you're not a follower, then become one super-quick and leave us a comment to let us know how much you love Weddings Unveiled. If you're already a follower, then we already know you love us, which makes us so happy! Leave us a comment anyway letting us know why you love Weddings Unveiled and it will warm our little hearts.

Good Luck!!

Have you found your Solemate?

Don't you hate when your heels sink into grass, cobblestones, sidewalk grates or cracks? I definitely do! Spare yourself from an embarrassing mishap by using a SoleMates. They are compatible with most skinny heels and won't damage your shoes or compromise your look.

Solemates easily slip on when you need them and slip off when you don't. What a perfect idea for an outdoor wedding!

Sneak Peak

Here is a SHORT sneak peak from Elizabeth and Jeremy's wedding last weekend. Stay tuned for MUCH more from this fabulous celebration.

Photos by Julie Brewer of Brewer Photography and Videography.