Valentines Day......{Hello Cupid, I'm right here}

Yes, I did just try to get a sympathy arrow from Cupid via my blog. But that's beside the point. We are just a few days away from the LOOOOVE Holiday, which (believe it or not) I do LOVE. Mainly because of the sweets. I thought it would be sweet of me to share some Valentines Day ideas and inspiration with you all. Follow me on Pinterest to view all of these photos and more.

Wishing you ALL lots of LOVE this Valentines Day! ~XO

Real Wedding: Blaine & Ryan get married in Tampa, FL

Blaine and Ryan recently tied the knot in a front-yard wedding ceremony at a private residence in Tampa, FL. Not only did the beautiful home overlook the bay, the property was covered with gorgeous garden areas and large oak trees. I could not have dreamt of a more perfect setting for a wedding ceremony! The reception was held at the historic Tampa Firefighters Museum, which was just so fitting for a Groom who is a fireman (like Ryan).

For thier overall wedding design, the couple chose to accent the color black with various metallics and soft shades of pink. Along with gold place settings and chiavari chairs, an abundance of Mercury glass was incorporated into each table design. Blaine's bridesmaids wore a dress of their choice, which were all in the champagne/gold "family." I personally LOVE this idea and thought that it looked amazing.

What a FUN wedding this turned out to be! As you can tell from the photos, Blaine and Ryan are ALL ABOUT the laughs....which is right up my alley. Best wishes to this incredible couple!

A special Thank You to all of the vendors who made this day possible:
Ceremony Location- Private Residence, overlooking Tampa Bay
Reception Location- Tampa Firefighters Museum
Photographer- Concept Photography
Wedding Planner- Olivier Events
Florist- Heather Taylor : Taylormade Wedding and Event Flowers
Cake/Groomscake-Chocolate PI
DJ: Howard Entertainment
Linens-Panache Party Rentals
Ceremony Music-Alafia String Quartet
Transportation-VIP Limousine
Make up & Hair-Tribeca Salon
Caterer: Bailey’s Restaurant and Catering
Dress – Lazaro

Thanks again for the amazing images, Concept Photography!!!

Destination Wedding Dresses

We are currently working on another (out of the Country) destination wedding. Love those! One thing that always comes up for these particular brides is "What should I wear?" A majority of destination weddings take place in a Tropical, beach-like location which implies a more casual feel for the event. Of course, the attire should match the setting of the wedding. (Hey, that rhymes)! The weather, specifically the temperature, should also be considered when choosing a wedding gown style...especially if the festivities will be taking place outdoors. Some brides prefer a short gown whereas others prefer a long, yet light-weight gown. Both options are fine. It's all about what you (the bride) feels the most comfortable wearing.

Here are some great destination wedding gowns that are perfect for those warm-weather weddings:

Please let me know if you would like purchasing info for any of these gowns.

Real Wedding: Courtney & Jason wed in Winter Haven, FL

Wedding Coordinator AND Maid-of-Honor? YEP, that was me! I cannot begin to express how honored I was to have played both roles in such a beautiful celebration. Courtney and I were roommates for over 4 years while studying at The University of South Florida and have remained best friends ever since. I couldn't have asked for a better man to have come into my best friends life, than Jason. Like Courtney, Jason had a 5 year old child from a previous relationship. It was definitely meant to be! I am so excited to share with you some of the highlights from their BIG DAY:

The fabulous team of vendors:
Church: First Baptist Church
String Quartet: Imperial Symphony
Reception venue: Lake Ashton Country Club
Florist: The Wild Hare Florist
Rentals: Signature Events
Invitations: Meg Made
Wedding Day stationery: Not from a Box
Linens: Connie Duglin Linens
DJ: A Premier Entertainment
Photography: Brewer Photo & Video, Julie Brewer