Table Numbers- Original Touches

I just completed our December 31, 2012 wedding's table numbers and I must say that we did a pretty awesome job!
In this design, we took the engagement photo session of Julie and Edwin with No Ordinary Love photographer- Tatiana Cohen, and simply printed them out on photo paper. the numbers were added to give a little pop. On the back we also stenciled the number so as to have an overall effect and view for their guest. And you all know I love the bling- so we incorporated the color of their wedding and beaded it through with bling!

Table Number- with Bride and Groom's engagement picture on it.

Not to be confused with Escort cards; which has every guests' name individually and table numbers, the Table numbers, besides being oh so very helpful,  are very important to the overall look and feel of any elegant wedding. I say this because your wedding day should encompass all the elements that reflect you and your spouses ideas, energy and feelings about one another. This little detail really sets the tone for so little money.

On the creativity side- there is no limit- so long as it represents you both. Go wild! If you like ballet and he likes sports find a melding of the two. The really popular ones are the ones where the bride and groom have pictures of the themselves at the age of the table number. Very cute; I like more for a formal babyshower or birthday party... but none the less it represents.

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Here are some very unique pieces that were used as table numbers.

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I need a diamond that I can find in the sand

So on my many conversation with fabulous bride, Julie, I had noticed that she does not wear her engagement ring. She explained that she works in the OR and that having jewelry on is a no-no, so she rather not risk it. Completely understandable.

Photography by Tatiana Cohen- No Ordinary Love Photography

She begins to tell me that when it was first discussed about  getting her engagement ring- she advise Edwin that she wanted a ring with a diamond of a size that "if I were to loose it in the sand I could find it!"

She said "I don't want, nor deserve a speck of dust on my finger!"
Hilarious. I was cracking up and still am!
Gotta love her Aquarian nature!


So during their engagement shoot at Bill Baggs State Park, the beautiful ring came out! With diamonds all the around like a Infinity band and a beautiful diamond in the middle- I am sure, that should it ever, accidentally get lost in the sand that they will be able to find!

 Julie (Aquarius) and Edwin (Sagittarius); are a fabulous couple with Bahamian and Haitian decedent. She works in the operations room of a South Florida hospital and he for the Miami Dolphins. He also heads a charity organization, which helps inner city youths called IMPACT.
Their wedding will be taking place at The Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, December 31,2012.

Vendors:
Wedding Planner/Coordination- Infinity Weddings & Events, LLC.
Officiant- Ronnie Hester
Venue- Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
Music- CJ Entertainment
Photography- No Ordinary Love
Videography- Artistic Film

Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza get married!

Well as the title say Mario Lopez and long time fiance, the beautiful Courtney Mazza get married. ABOUT TIME!
They got married in an absolutely beautiful Mexican oceanside near Punta Mita with Girls Gone Wild, founder Joe Francis, lending them his 30 million dollar mansion for the wedding.
The ceremony was held under an all white, ornate, constructed gazebo and the accent colors were a beautiful blush pink. (I see Courtney all over this).
There was also a Mariachi band!
Catholic style wedding with priest, rosary and all.

Lopez' nuptials with Mazza are slated to air on TLC network on December 8.

PROPOSAL:
New Year's 2012
The television star, 39, popped the question over New Year's weekend last year in Ixtapa, Mexico.
'We took a walk alone as the sun was setting,' he told UsWeekly after the proposal.
'I told Courtney that I wanted the mother of my children to have their last name. She was silent at first from shock, then she leaped for joy and did a little jete!'
She added: 'Besides our daughter's birth, this was the best moment of my life!' 

COURTNEY:
Beautiful lace Catherdral length veil- mantilla
Gown- Lace mermaid style Ines Di Santo
Second gown for the reception- so totally appropriate- especially since she looked gorgeous in it.
 
 The Reception is uber elegant and lux. With crystals wrapped around the table and acrylic seating with monogrammed initials, chivarei chairs covered in lace backing and uber lux benches- the view is stunning. A girl's dream wedding come true.




You also have to check out their dance floor. I always love the LED lighting dance floor- does it not scream to dance all night!! Lights up the night- especially since this was an outside event!
 




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Truly Unique Keepsake or Perfect Gift!

So as I continue to work on my Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest and so many more- that everyone once in awhile I run into a really unique vendor that has something that I consider creative and wonderful.

I had to get information on these designs and what her imagination goes through to think of these beautiful designs. Check out Wendy Nicola-an artist who does fabulous designs with your invitations.

 What is your media?:
"My media is watercolor and ink and the product can be a 2-dimensional painting or a 3D collage".
How do you start on the design?:
"I collect the invitation, save-the-date, menu, or any other parts of the wedding stationery and create my collages. I generally work closely with my clients to learn of the Bride's style, colors, and flowers before I begin".
What do you use?:
"In the past I have incorporated pictures, flower petals, lace, ribbon and many other pieces of the event to create a one of a kind keepsake for the Bride or Mother OTB".
What makes your art so unique?:
"All of the florals added to the piece are hand painted and unique, I do not work from templates. The finished art is as unique as each wedding and comes ready to hang!"
Ok, what is the price for these beautiful designs?:
"The Art ranges from $150 -$400 and I create for many other events such as Baptisms, Anniversaries, Retirements, Vacations, Baby Announcements, etc. This makes an excellent keepsake and gift for anyone that wishes to remember a special Day!"

Simply a perfectly unique gift to give.
You can find more examples of her artwork on www.wendydinicola.com (under Event Art), on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/Wendys.EventArt or on Etsy.com/shop/The ScarlettRibbon.

So, if you can't think of a gift for the person who has everything or maybe something original check out Wendy's Event Art.

Sincerely,
Monica Wetherington-Lugo, CWP
Infinity Weddings & Events,LLC., Miami Beach
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A Sagitarian and a Gemini

 

It seems that lately I am running across these fabulous couples, but the odd thing is the most common denominator they seem to share and that is she is a Sagittarius and he a Gemini.

Next week I have a fun and yet bashful couple getting married on a private marina in Miami Beach, and as we begin finalizing details I was enjoying  the way they interacted with each other - it was pretty awesome. She bashful- yes! a Sagittarius woman can be bashful, but never get it twisted, she knows exactly what she wants. And he, nervous and anxious, so being very funny is the way he will cope with it. Why is that? Geminis do have a quick and funny wit about them; it's probably that famous double talk that they do.

So how do the stars say they will work out? Mind you that I am solely working off the positive aspect of these sun signs- No negativity from me.
This is the private language couple!
By now we all know that Gemini represents duality- they are not "two faced"- they are just the same coin with different ends. And Sagittarius are the representation of truth- well at least their version of the truth.
Anywho- let me continue on this sun sign. Now a reminder, a female Sagittarius is far different from a male Sagittarius and a female Gemini is different from a male Gemini- but none the less- let's have fun and see what comes up.

She fell in love, whole spirit, heart, seeking for affection and ready to return it in full. Especially when she is young- time and heart break will sadly cause her to wear the "mask" of non trusting and skepticism. She is frank and honest- and they do suffer from Huff N Mouth disease- you when being TOO honest comes off as being just plain rude or tattle telly-now the twists come- he is a Gemini- he has to test his wit, his verbal skills, his cleverness- he will try to twist her ideas, ideals and even her love. They love mind games- even when he says he doesn't. (Please don't confuse this playfulness with a Scorpion- that is a whole different area of games). But Gemini's do love a good mind game and he will be courting disaster doing this with the Sagittarius! Think I am mistaken of the mind games Gemini?? How many names do you go by- G, Gee, Greg?

She is an animal lover- she should have been a vet- but dang does she love labels and fashion- not as much as a Libra, but she has a great eye for fashion. But her true nature is out there. They are strong, nature loving women. Animals will be taken care of-and competitiveness is a must for her- she loves it. That is the animal side of her. They can hold their own, but the human side- that is the non fear side of her- is she a firefighter, paramedic, something where she is of service?

He- requires new horizons, new challenges, he needs to soar- luckily so does she- ambition. And while he likes animals- he would much rather spend his money on himself- enjoying the vices of life.

Sex- this is an arguing couple who will start an argument to incite a very exciting night of passion. But more often than not, this starts at breakfast, the love making- they have this passion stirring in their mind and usually starts at the same time.

Their wedding- will he would prefer not to spend on the ceremony so lavishly and she just wants what she wants-and price may be an issue but not so much; the vendor must be honest with her and she will genuinely like her.

Photography by Gemini Photography Ontario

Her gown will be what I call Princess/Sexy. It will have that sense of nostalgia (her human side)- keeping with tradition of weddings, but giving her that edginess and sexiness she has (the animal side)- that is her duality.

He- his suit will be traditional t may be a linen suit or a full on three piece-And it will be of some sort of name brand- but it has to make him look and feel GQ.  Because he will spend on himself. He will make sure that he is going to have a great time!

Sagittarius and Gemini are direct opposites in the horoscope circle- so what he lacks she has and what he lacks she has- if they can continue to make a duet and not a duel- this can become a very powerful and exciting couple.

This wedding is going to be fun- she will enjoy the ceremony and he the party- but I know that they will enjoy the rest of their lives together.!

How to stay cool in a beach wedding

So up north the weather has dropped a few degrees and South Florida begins to call all of you to come on down and thaw out.

And while our average temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit, feeling so much better than the 31 degrees up north- the heat on the beach can still cause some discomfort. So here is a list of ways that we read from our colleagues to help keep your self and your guests cool while they wait for your arrival down the aisle.

• Just think it's the coldest day of the year, your body will in few minutes accept the solution, hopefully, and you will need an extra jacket!" 
• Bring a change of shirt should the one you are wearing get a bit sweaty. 
• Sprays anti-perspirant on your feet, back and chest. This prevents you from sweating as much as you usually would and helps keep you much drier than normal.  This is for the men!
• A black shirt, although not good for being out in the sun, helps a great deal in hiding wet spots when sweating. 
• I also bring a small cooler with several re-freezable ice packs and several bottles of water.
  This is small enough (size of a lunchbox) that I can carry it around with my camera bag if needed. 
• I have had brides be very appreciative if I have a cold bottle of water ready for them. 
• I also do not wear a jacket unless the venue calls for it, but by then we are inside with air conditioning.  
• Start out from home well hydrated
• Carry water and drink it! It doesn't have to be cold, you just need the wet to replace what you lose. 
• Pace yourself and don't over-exert.
• Eat lightly when you eat.
• Of course a fan- but there are battery operated fan that even allow some cool water to come out 
• Umbrella- instant shade!
• Freeze fruits before you go and bring them with you- grapes, oranges and apples- of course watermelon! 
• Wear natural fibers- cotton and linen are popular in the tropics for a reason.
• And if you are feeling too hot- walk and place your feet in the cool water.

Stay cool here is South Florida and enjoy

Questions to ask when selecting your venue

Photography by Maloman Photography- At the W Hotel, Miami Beach- by Infinity Weddings & Events, LLC.

This is a questionnaire and observation list that I offer my clients when shopping for a venue for their wedding reception.
While it encompasses the majority of questions and observations that should help you in selecting the right venue, it does not encompass all. Each venue is different and if you have some suggestions, by all means please add them. But here is the list of ASK and OBSERVE.
ASK- To see the actual room where the reception will be held.
ASK- The time frames of set-up, serving, and take down.
OBSERVE- How to get to the room- stairs, elevator, first floor.
ASK- Their menu selection and pricing.
ASK- Styles of service- Buffet, Stations, White glove service etc.
OBSERVE- Style and positioning of tables, chairs, electrical outlets.
ASK- If the wedding cake is included- if not, is there a cutting fee.
ASK- If the room has to get changed- what are the other options and back up plans?
OBSERVE- The distance from ceremony to reception.
ASK- What do they provide? What is included? Chairs, table (square- round etc.), Linens etc.
ASK- How many servers and bartenders will be available guest.
OBSERVE- How many rooms they have available.
ASK- If their are more rooms- will your reception be the only reception that day?
ASK- Are there any music restrictions?
ASK- Are there any outside vendor restrictions?
OBSERVE- Is there ample parking?
ASK- Are there any decor restrictions? Draping, special lightning allowed, etc.
ASK- About price and payments- taxes and gratuity.
ASK- Are there any other items you need to know about?

Photography by Maloman Photography- Florida-http://www.maloman.com/portfolio.html

Make sure you print this out and that you have a pen handy to write down the response.
Also make sure you go bit by bit- because in this exciting time- you begin to get side track and start to talk about everything else but the venue. It happens, but as a wedding planner I want to make sure we stay on track and have a spectacular wedding- without any unpleasant surprises!

Have a happy and wonderful time planning.

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We have been providing our brides and grooms with high end chic weddings since 1995!
Providing a full array of services from Officiating, to full catering service, rentals and vendor referrals. We are poised to make your wedding the elegant one that everyone will be talking about!
CALL TODAY!  786-427-5360

Destination Wedding- Miami Beach

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If you are visiting Miami Beach in the near future or plan on visiting one day... Here are a few tips that will surely make your stay in Miami much more pleasurable; as well as affordable.
Tip #1: Book Ahead
This tip might be obvious to anyone who is a frequent traveler, but it is a crucial part of saving money and making your trip less stressful. Hotels in Miami Beach are usually booked well in advance and tend to be fully occupied -- especially during peak times of the year.
If you make your reservations at least four weeks in advance (or more) you can save a considerable amount of money on both flights and hotel rates.
Many hotels offer a % discount if you book early.
Why pay more for the same exact vacation when all you have to do is book ahead? Not only is it a crucial tip; it's also one of the easiest to implement.
Remember there so many sites that offer very cost effective hotels, but you can count on us to give you the real deal on the deal.
I recommend sites like Trip Advisor- read the reviews!
Tip #2: Location
When choosing a hotel in Miami Beach and an overall location, you must first determine what the main focus of your trip is going to be. If you are traveling on business, you will obviously want to stay somewhere that is relatively close to where your business meeting/convention is. Or you may want to find a Miami Beach hotel that has the best price; if your company is not paying for your lodging.
However, if you are coming to Miami for pleasure or vacation -- You will more than likely want to stay directly on the beach. There are many places to stay along the beach from North Beach all the way down to South Beach and then some.
Believe it or not from the Miami Airport- South Beach is no more than 15 minutes away and from Fort Lauderdale about 30-40 minutes.
You also want to watch for parking-the city has added several brand new parking lots-if you want to rent a car. If you want to just stay in South Beach then catch a cab, a bus or ride our Deco Bikes around.
Tip #3: Hotel Price
For some people, the price is the most important determining factor as far as which hotel in Miami they end up lodging in. There are many affordable hotel deals in Miami Beach, but personal preference is also a factor in my opinion.
Let's say you're comparing two different hotels that have similar rates; but one of them is directly on the beach, while the other is more in town. The prime choice would be the one on the beach of course, so price wouldn't necessarily be the ONLY factor in this decision.
The point is, you will want to find the place that has the most features and amenities, while also having the best price.
These three tips can help you decide where you want to stay and remind you of what the most important things to look for are when visiting a hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.

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                             786-427-5360 
We have been providing our brides and grooms with high end chic weddings since 1995!
Providing a full array of services from Officiating, to full catering service, rentals and vendor referrals, we are poised to make your wedding the elegant one that everyone will be talking about!
CALL TODAY!  
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5. Up to one hour of ceremony service- any location (park, beach, home, etc.)
6. A choice of either Sand ceremony, unity candle or sea shell ceremony.
7. Up to one hour of photography- photo-journalistic style- select up to 25 pictures- unlimited rights.
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Simple, intimate wedding

It has become pretty regular for intimate weddings- less than 5 guests- to take place on our beautiful beaches in South Florida. Intimate weddings like these allows for the bride and groom to say their promises/vows to each other without feeling like there is a spotlight. And even more so for the Groom to call and set everything up!

The groom called me and wanted to plan a very intimate wedding and as with most grooms- details is not a factor- only location and the cost. So he chose our "Elopement" beach wedding package for their beach ceremony.

This package is a perfect fit for weddings like these- no fuss, no muss. So I  worked out getting them a private location at Bill Baggs State Park- with emphasis on the section of the beach that shows the beautiful and historical lighthouse. The section choice and time frame does make a difference there, especially when you want to minimize beach goers.

The next task was decide on the bouquet. With the Elopement package, we give a beautiful fresh rose bouquet and we love to add "bling". I always say that you have 364 other days not to have -so have some on this day.

Our next task was customizing their ceremony wording- the trick is that I speak English and the Bride speaks Russian and very little English. Luckily, their Best Men were friends who spoke and wrote in English and Russian. So, the doctor read with me, the very important vows in Russian- and I am pretty sure he ad-libbed some words or literally translated something that sounded way different when spoken in Russian. This was a nice touch, making a very memorable intimate wedding.

Location: Bill Baggs State Park
Officiant: Reverend Monica Wetherington-Lugo
Flowers: Infinity Weddings & Events, LLC.
Photographer: Michael Marko

A red and white wedding at Bill Baggs

A love so strong...Anna and Monish

This wedding was a two in one. One was an Indian wedding and the other a western wedding.

Anna is this beautiful bride, who was very matter of fact of what she wanted and liked. It was not really a matter of cost but more of value. And as you know that is something I truly love. A person who knows what they want and how they want it. Love it!

Monish, a very handsome man who is completely smitten with his beautiful bride. Have you ever been around a couple and their love and respect for each other is so strong it is like a force field? Well this is the best way I can describe the immense vibe I got from them.

Their colors were white and red with touches of gold.  They symbolized their love with a dove release ceremony and standing in a heart shape sand with red petals. Some petals managed to stay in the heart before the sea wind blew them away.

When a wedding is done on the beach, the ocean surf is extremely strong and you get a very strong breeze.  So when we went to put the torches on, it would blow out. But they were designed beautifully.

All the guests had a place for their shoes to be placed, so that they can walk on the cool sand. We provided several different options of water and then a cleaning station with lotion for the ladies' feet.

Her bouquet was made of bourbon roses, in odd number, with crystal studs in the middle; wrapped in organza gold color ribbons.

Once she was there, the saxophonist, played her favorite song and she walked on the cool sand to her love.

Their reception was on a fabulous yacht located in Downtown. The MC and live performance was by an Elvis impersonator! How fun is that!

They party all night on the yacht and had an excellent time. We received many compliments, but most importantly the bride and groom were happily married.

VENDORS

Officiant: Monica Wetherington-Lugo

Flowers: Infinity Weddings & Events, LLC.

Venue: Bill Baggs State Park

Saxophonist: Scott Klarman

Photographer: Rakesh Anand

Entertainment: Johnny Ray

Transportation: Florian Classics

Venue: The Venetian Lady

Dove Release: South Florida White Doves

Cake: Cakes by Edda

Make Up: Nancy Florian

Hair: Emelia & Nancy Florian

Call us today if you are interested in this type of elegant wedding. 786-427-5360

Twilight- Breaking Dawn part 2

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So Yahoo Movies subliminally tricks the die hard Twilighters into somehow thinking that they were going to show the first 7 minutes of Twilight Breaking Dawn part 2.
I am sad to say that the 7 minutes were only available to those who attended Comic Con 2012. :0(
Fortunately there is a spoiler alert- sort of.

http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/comic-con-2012-breaking-dawn-panel-shows-first-214944722.html

SPOILER ALERT: FIRST SEVEN MINUTES DESCRIBED
Fans were delighted with this first look, which begins with Bella waking up as a red-eyed vampire, and boy is she hungry. But before she feasts on blood, Edward feasts his eyes on her new sparkly look.
Of course, Bella is also very curious to see her daughter. But before Edward can let Bella see Renesmee, Bella must feed, so as not to feed on her young.
Edward escorts Bella into the woods to hunt. Bella stretches her new vampire legs at a supersonic rate. As Bella goes after a deer, she's distracted by a mountain climber who scrapes himself. Bella sniffs and instantly goes after him!

But what got me to write this blog is reading the some 483 comments already posted and it is not even day two yet. In the spoiler alert in Yahoo report states that Bella went to attack a human and Edward stopped her. Now this seems to have fans in a bit of a tizzy because in the book she clearly  has the ability not to want to suck on human blood. Like Lillith, who posted, as soon as I read that she went after the hiker, I flipped! I clearly remember Bella running AWAY FROM the humans on her own, not toward them! and then Edward was amazed by witnessing her self control, not just by what he was told by Alice. a VERY important part of the book and they screw it up! but it's not like they've never done that before...

It is kinda of scary knowing that what you read in the book may not be exactly what the director and production put on the big screen. But I say for the those fan like Michelle G., you know we are still going to go and watch the movie- maybe 2x and still fall in love with the fantasy or either Edward or Jacob. Let us swoon- as they will be on the big screen- abs, sexiness, excitement and all! I know I will!

PS- Don't forget we finally get to see Renesmee!
But you can see 1:18 minutes of it at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1673434/