Does a beach wedding still go on with rain

She was still smiling even though one hour before her Miami Beach wedding was to begin, the skies opened up and the down pour began.
Her family had driven all the way from Texas to be there and mother nature was not going to win. We all waited and prayed that the weather would let up allowing for the wedding to happen. In the mean time- we talked, took pictures, confirmed all information and then it happend....The rain stopped!
Everyone started gathering up all the items to design her beach wedding.

The beach wedding set up was simple, yet classic, the notary, Barbara Esquirosa, waited and this fabulous photographer, Tatiana Cohen, clicked away.

They finally sealed the deal with a kiss for a life time, with the rain clouds pushed away and enough day light to get these fabulous pictures.
Congratulations. May your love last, my your heart stay strong and may your faith be a beacon of light.

Reason to select the RIGHT photographer for YOU.

Vintage Engagement on a Fairground: Elizabeth + Jonathan

To all of those who know me, know, that I am a big fan of the art of photography. And each time I book a wedding, the main questions I ask are- what is your budget and have you booked a photographer?
I ask this because, photography, is the one detail of your wedding that will help you see all the details you put into your day after your day is long gone. I also know that when done correctly, the images and artistry can simply..take your breath away.

I work with many photographers,whether they are students, college grads, professionals or novice, all have this vision, not only through their eyes, but through their extend eye of the camera lens. And when you select an artist, you should select by how you feel when you see their work, their passion. Look at their websites, blogs and reviews. Ask tons of questions,because once the day is over it is gone for good and you can never really capture those moments again.If you have the means or budget, PLEASE get a great photographer for your day!

In this session my clients took my advise and signed on with the 2009 grand prize winner of WPPI, Maloman Photography, and the results are well AhMazing! Once again, recommending Maloman Photography  was sheer brilliance on my part, because they exemplify my strong belief that "Excellent work is not cheap and cheap work is not excellent" and ladies and gentleman... this is an perfect example of excellent work!

Needless to say that Stephan and Candance Maloman can take something ordinary and make it extraordinary. They have this vision or some sort of magic where the ordinary eye cannot see, but the heart does and they capture it through a lens. So I ask you "How do you do the magic that you do so well?"

Emerald Bridal 9162 - Sample Wedding Dress | SmartBrideBoutique.com

So in today's tough economic times, many brides are asking me where can they reduce the cost. I always say first and foremost, the guest list; but we all know this already and there is really no need to beat a dead guest list. So where else can you cut and still have fabulousity. Well let's look at the wedding gown!
1. You will only wear it once- unless you have a Trash the Dress photo session. But most of us wear it once for 4-5 hours.
2. Your daughter, like you, will probably not wear her mother's wedding gown.
3. What will you do with the dress after the dream wedding has passed? Sell it? Like everyone else??
 
Now unless you have a budget to match the Vera Wang or Monique Lhullier's most fabulousness of new gowns, then a restructuring of your thinking might help you have it all, but not at the stress of the price.

Here are some ways:
1. First and foremost-Look for your body style and the dress shape/cut you want and think is best for you.
2. Make appointments and go to bridal boutiques/ salons and try on many gowns until you see the shape/style and cut you want. Be careful, the ladies there are making a living, so be respectful of their time. Be honest with them, if they won't help you when you are honest, then it is probably not the place you would want to get your gown from away.
3. Start shopping early! Like a year should do...Basically, if you have the ring, start shopping for the dress.
4. Consider renting- I know, I know, you want a brand new one,never been worn gown, that is all yours- but again consider the budget- and who is really going to know if it is rented or not- UNLESS you tell them. Besides, your future husband and probably your groomsmen are renting their Hugo Boss tux/suits as well and no one questions them.
5. Renting is out of the question- then purchase it from another bride. This means that this is your dress! After the wedding you can trash or sell it, or give it to charity (someone say tax deduction). But none the less it is all yours to do as you please. I know you want a brand new one,never been worn gown, that is all yours. 
6. EBay stores- Heaven to Betsy, did I say that! YES I DID! We are talking about saving some buku dollars here. Those gowns made in China or Philippines are just as beautiful and detailed as you want it to be- a word of caution- get professionally measured at least 3x. And always be in contact with them. Check out their ratings and read their reviews. OH and by the way, Monique Lhullier is from the Philippines. So open your mind to the possibilities and remain diligent!
7. Someone say SAMPLE sales- yes this is a fabulous word, but some hiccups- one- once bought it is yours, stains, other women have tried on, rips, tears and all. But you can get a great bargain and the cost to clean and or repair may still be of significant savings!

Emerald Bridal 9162 - Sample Wedding Dress | SmartBrideBoutique.com
This is a simple silhouette, strapless gown which is then turned up a notch with a pretty starburst detail, just below the bust. There are plenty of jeweled belts and accents in the bodice in the Spring 2010 wedding dresses being displayed at the Wedding Channel Couture Show, so you can be on trend for just $275.00!

 Or check out this divine European design by Divina Sposa Violette gown. It is absolutely romantic, unique, ethereal and only $149.00 for the lucky size 14.

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William, Nicole and the jars

What a fabulous day! After spending the day with one of my fabulous brides, Missy, I left to Micheal's craft store to get an apothecary jar.
While looking for the perfect one, I noticed a very pretty young lady, fabulously petite and slender, with long blonde hair and she was slightly frustrated on not being able to find two of kind jars and glass, for, what I later found out, candy station.
She mentioned that it was very annoying not being able to find the same jars, vases and glass and when she found a set, one of them was either missing a top or cracked. I sensed her disappointment and kept looking for a perfect jar, for another wedding I was planning, but I could not help but laugh when her fiance, William, who looked like a perfect match for his beautiful bride; seeing the shopping cart full with at least seven more jars of assorted shapes and size, asked in a very surprised tone, "how many do you need?". She said, "we have seven and we need more, because we have alot of candy." His next question was a typical question from a soon to be groom."How much is this going to cost?" And there is where I laughed out loud.
I immediately apologized and stated "you are getting married, right?" They answered yes and we began having a wonderful conversation of their plans for their big day.
They described the chuppah, the Miami Beach country club venue, the sour gummies, the assorted food stations they wanted; including a flambe station and so much more. They did voice some concern that their guests may have too much or too little but ask any wedding planner, you can never have enough, when you can; and after one hour, they stated that they were feeling so much better and were completely relaxed in the planning of their wedding. You are quite welcome, it is what I do... take that stress away!

 

PS.Nicole, remember, ask your florist to add the third set of candelabras for that romantic feel.

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Surprise, there is elegance and it is affordable!

It seems that many couples are really cutting down their budget and are still seekingly a fabulously unique venue for their dream wedding and many are being turned away from their dreams. But there is hope and for those who still want their unique venue, something a little different, I offer you the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

This little quiet garden in the heart of the very chic South Beach and is one of those place that surprise many brides who have not event contemplated having their wedding there. It offers exquisite beauty, lush landscape, exotic flowers and fragrance. This site, in the heart of SoBe, is not just beautiful; it is... surprise.. affordable!

So what do you get? Well, for you and your guests, they get to see you center stage in front of the lush Living Wall and witness as you say your wedding vows. Or stay on the Great Lawn and hold your reception for your 250 guests. For shade; a nice 20x 20 tent will suffice, adding a dance floor,great food, you, your husband and you have your fabulous unique wedding. You know, the one were dreaming about when you were a little girl.

Or you can get the very intimate Japanese Garden for you and 50 guests. The Japanese Garden gives a very close and intimate feel. The beautiful bridge gives some amazing pictures and with that...memories! 

Let's not forget the Banyan Room- offering the lawn next to the gorgeous Banyan tree, with the Hibiscus flowers waving you as you arrive to walk down the aisle. The Banyan Room is a perfect cooling point 

Let’s not forget the Banyan Room- offering the lawn next to the gorgeous Banyan tree, with the Hibiscus waving you down the aisle and the Banyan Room; so you can have your ceremony outside but then go inside for the reception for dinner and dancing. Regardless if you pick one section or all three sections, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden will take your breath away, not your wallet!

A simple wedding done in 3 weeks!

A very young couple, in love, with a very small budget, called me and pleaded for assistance in finding a venue for their wedding day. According to family and friends, they have been together "forever" and now felt that getting married, well, it was the right thing to do. My heart went out to them and I agreed.
So the task was put on to me to find them a venue that would have the elements that they wanted, at a price that was affordable for their 65 guests and as stated earlier, within 3 weeks.
Off I went with the check list- first- "How much can you afford? What??? $2,500.00 for the venue and it should it encompass food, drinks, music, flowers and cake?"
With a tremble in my voice, I mustered up the words "ooookkkkayy".
I asked, "So, do you mind if the banquet hall is in Hialeah? In a shopping center?". I had to straighten up, I had to be firm- because unless they were looking to have their wedding at Aunt Betty's backyard and they had friends and family doing the rest, a banquet hall in Hialeah will probably be the best bet.
Afterall, this is not "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera", where vendors will give them everything for free for a chance of TV stardom. This was reality without TV and David Tutera.
Luckily they were completely open and understanding to the situation that they placed themselves in by wanting to get married in 3 weeks!
After several tours of several banquet halls- we found one. The food was.... very good- rice pilaf, steak and vegetables.And they offered a nice package deal. Food for 65 guest, 4 hours of bar- one hour of appetizers- cake, flowers, linen, chairs, table ware, flatware and DJ for under $20.00 per person. Not too bad.
Needless to say the wedding was beautiful and the reception... well everyone ate, drank,danced and were merry.

Congratulations guys...

Starting from the begining of your marriage.. planning your wedding is the start!

This flower is found in two places- by volcanoes and by the beach of Hawaii.

You do you remember that exciting feeling  you had when the person you love just asked you if you will spend the rest of your life with them. How anxious were you when he proposed and when you said "YES!" The shocked look that was on his face. He thought you were going to say no and instead you said yes. Do you remember, before you started planning your elegant wedding, why you said yes? It is probably because you want to spend the rest of your life with him. And why do you want to spend the rest of your life with him?  You must respect him and his ideas, because he has great ideas- he did after all ask you to marry him. What a great idea!

During this time of planning when you have been unsure of what color or type of flowers you like and you are finding yourself changing your mind, often. You found yourself not being able to make up your mind on whether it should be a sit down or buffet style. So why have you not asked you fiance'? Have you tried asking your now fiance'? Yes, the same one who asked you to spend the rest of your life with him.

Now I understand that some decisions are based on what you can afford, but if you are not in that predictment and you cannot decide then seek your fiance's advise.

Believe it or not, your future husband and men in general, are pretty well equipped on making the final decision. Men also do not get bogged down to all the tiny details as we do. So their decision making will be broader and best in selection of  vendors, food and the drinks. The ceremony is for the bride but the reception is the party for the groom...at least that is what he thinks.

Most men will base their decision on something that will make his future wife happy. They seek that approval from you. Allow him to have input, encourage it, praise him for it and let him know how happy you are from it. Let him know you are glad that he is someone you can respect because he not just thinking of himself, but instead thinking of his future family.What you are doing here is encouraging participation, team work, a very strong sense that he is valued by one of the most important person in his life,YOU and he will want to continue to do it.

Now will you say Monica I have "tried" and he does not say anything or he brushes me off or you have received a negative response,I want you to try a technique called the Oreo cookie compliment. It is a method past on from woman to woman for generations and maybe it goes by a different name but the method you will recognize.

This method allows you to compliment him, then give the suggestion or ask the question etc.., and then add another compliment. Scenario " Honey you have a great eye for details, can you tell me which shade of pink is better, I am not sure and you are so good at seeing it".  Did you pick that up? Also remember to check yourself. Have you been the woman who constantly disagrees with whatever he suggests? Have you asked and then throw the suggestion to the way side? If you are guilty of this then you are only getting back what you have done. So stop it and start complimenting.

I was definitely guilty of that and reaped it big time. I have used the Oreo cookie compliment and it has worked and better yet he does it to me, but I get the compliment and the acknowledgement and more over the support and team work of my husband. I do not feel alone in all of the decision making. That burden is shared.

Men require respect and they require for their life mate to be the most supportive person in their life. Women, we require love, whatever love is for you. So you have to be their cheerleader so to speak. Once you start showing your appreciation, a wonderful thing will continue to happen. He will constantly and consistently do it and you will be stress free to plan your dream wedding. He WILL back you up, be supportive of you, because he REALLY wants to make you happy.

Key points to remember is- one- he is not your child, so don't treat him as such. Two- allow him to be human, he will make mistakes. Three- most decisions with the all information given, will probably be made with your happiness in mind.

When you listen and trust your future husband's decision for your wedding details you begin a wonderful process of working together. You have turned that I, ME or MINE syndrome to a WE, US,OUR syndrome. And is that not a better syndrome to have?

Beside his decisions cannot be all that bad. He did chose you to spend the rest of his life with.

Great decision dude...keep it up.

Although they are separated by circumstance when placed together they work in beautiful harmony!

A Key Biscayne Wedding- Pronouncing his name correctly.

After the rehearsal the groom came to me and said please say my name the way my mother says it. She is in India and is, unfortunately, not able to make it.

I choked back the sadness from the news and made it my mission to say his name- accent and all. It is pronounced "marezod" although it is spelled Meherzad- I kept pronouncing the "h" and the "a" during the rehearsal.

As their Day of Coordinator and their Officiant I had to make sure that I had the "i"s dotted and the "t"s crossed. Marezod, marezod, marezod- over and over again, Monica- throw in the accent. Wait... what is his middle name?

A beautiful beach wedding at The Palms Hotel

Kat and Lenny- Married October 15, 2008.

She is the fabulous petite woman and he, just so in love with her, music, congos, and God.

The wedding- 150 guests.
The venue- The fabulous Palms Hotel at 30th and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida.
The colors- Tiffany blue with brown accents.

This hotel has this wonderful courtyard with a romantic gazeboo. At the time one could enter from downstairs going up a spiral staircase and the bride... down the verdana and the master stairs to the gazeboo.

The Palms is right on the ocean and the setting on the beach is stunning...if you are lucky and have the right photographer you can get the ocean splash.

What a wonderful couple, full of fun, knowledge and God's blessings and grace- enough to get them by for the next 60 years together.

Affordable Destination wedding in Miami- Champagne Taste- Beer Money

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Affordable destination wedding done in Miami Beach- affordable and intimate -by Infinity Weddings & Events.
We have several packages you can chose from, all ranging at a budget friendly price.
Try our very intimate package- A Touch of Love. For only $250.00 you can have a beautiful sunset wedding.

Picture it- warm tropical breeze, the smell of sand and clear blue ocean and when he looks up, he only see you.
The one he promises to love, honor, and cherish until time ends.

And no matter whats happens down that twisty turn of a road called life, you will have that one memory, when he looked at you and you at him and promised your love for each other for always! One of the times where you can say you were happy!

We hope that when you envision that day, that you call Infinity Weddings and Events of Miami Beach. We promise to make that day a most spectacular, memorable and unique day of your life.

Call us, we have been here in Miami Beach for 20 years and we will be waiting.

We wish you much happines, love, joy, laughter, wealth and a whole "lotta" health, from here until INFINITY.