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Sunday, January 27, 2013

Platinum Wedding Package

Yup! We did it again. We are able to find quantity without sacrificing quality. Normally offered to Military personnel- Infinity Weddings and Events, LLC, is now offering to our brides and grooms a fabulous wedding at a very affordable price. Our motto for this promotion is 
ELEGANTLY AFFORDABLE!

Now you get: Up to 5 hours of Ceremony, Cocktail and Reception
PLATINUM PACKAGE

LOCATION
Outside location overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay
Free parking
Back- up location for up to 60 guests 
CEREMONY
Overlooking the beautiful Biscayne Bay
Customized Wedding vows,Vow Renewal, or Commitment ceremony on the bay.
Non Denominational Officiant.
Digital Wedding Photography of up to 1 hour (Photo CD) 25 photos (ceremony only)
Sand Ceremony bottle, sand, setup
Decorated Wedding Arch setup included- material in white- fresh flowers
Setting up of the chairs. White wood, folded beach chairs. 
Rose Petal Aisle Way
6 decorated tiki torches
Filing of the Marriage license after the ceremony.
Ceremony Music with a professional DJ- 30 minutes of Prelude Music, Processional and Recessional
Make up and Hair for the Bride- Make Up artist will stay to do touch ups for your photography during cocktail hour.

COCKTAIL HOUR
Selection of up to 8 hor's devors
1 hour of Open bar
Photography

RECEPTION
4 hours of open bar- Standard Liquor, Soda, Juices, Wine and Champagne Toast
Selection 2 Entrees for your Buffet
Up to 3 Tier cake- 1 Flavor and 2 Fillings 
RENTALS
Flatware, Glassware, Silverware and Chinaware
Charger plates- Gold or Silver
Fabulous Table linen- pintuck, designed etc. for all tables
Chivarie chairs and satin cushions
60" Round tables
1 Sweetheart tables
Bar
Sign- in, Favor, Card and Gift Table
FLOWERS
Bride Bouquet 
Groom Boutonnière
Up to 5 Bride's maid of honor/ maids bouquets
Up to 5 Groom's Best/ Men boutonnieres 
4x4 square centerpieces for up to 6 tables
DJ/ MC
Customized Music selection
Up to 1 hour for the ceremony- including Prelude, Processional and Recessional
Up to 4 hours for cocktail and reception
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ceremony
During cocktail hour
2 hours during reception

MAKE-UP and HAIR
Trial make-up and hair
Wedding Day
Touch up for photography- if needed for up to 30 more minutes

All this was $15,000.00 for 50 guests or $20,000.00 for 100 guests 
BUT NOW until SEPTEMBER 2013
50 GUESTS - NOW ONLY $8,500.00 (plus fees and tax)- SAVE OVER $6,000.00!!!!
100 GUESTS - NOW ONLY $10,000.00 (plus fees and tax) SAVE $10,000.00!!!!
All without sacrificing quality or your heart's desire!

We nearly cut this deal in half! Take advantage of this offer while dates are still available.
We have other packages and deals that can't be beat- CALL TODAY at 786-427-5360!

ABOUT US:
Since 1995 we have been bringing, style, elegance, simplicity and fabulousness to brides and grooms.
Offering everything from concept and design to simple beach destination wedding and beyond. We remain on top because we are always listening.
CALL TODAY
Infinity Weddings & Events,LLC., Miami BeachOffice: 786-467-7601
Cell: 786-427-5360
Fax: 786-350-1813
Skype: miamibeachwed
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2012 Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award
2012 Best of  the Knot
Sun- Mon:  CLOSED
Tues- Thurs:   9:00AM- 9:00PM 
Fri-Sat:  9:00AM-5:00PM (varies)
We take the stress away, so that you can take his breath away!
 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

A Queen for a Day!

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 Photography by No Ordinary Love
A kiss from dad as he takes the long walk down the aisle.

Now this was a wedding fit for a Queen!
Rashawndalyn and Thomas came from out of state to get married on our beautiful Miami Beaches. She had dreamed of this day and envisioned a day of sunset beauty, white waves, warm sugar sand beneath their feet and being surrounded by their loved ones.
It was all about timing with this wedding. Sunset was key for her and him. Location was the other key factor and we nailed it!
We showed them the beautiful beach by the very beautiful beach by 30th and Collins Avenue. And it was all that they had dreamed.
The bright color of red was that pop of color with her gorgeous gown and fabulously regal head piece.
 As the groom awaits patiently for his bride- his groomsmen stand by his side
I remember being so ecstatic that when they were pronounced husband and wife that the Earth turned and began to set! The picture captured by No Ordinary Love- Tatiana caught the sun right between their kiss!     


Rashawndalyn and Thomas opted to have a seashell ceremony, in where they gave a seashell to each of their loved ones and their loved ones each produced a wish and then placed into the sea.
The seashell ceremony is perfect for small ceremonies in where each person writes or says a wish for the couple- like- LOVE, RESPECT, FAITH etc... They can either collect the seashells and place them in a vase or jar OR they can offer it back to the world. Kinda of like great Karma.   
VENDORS THAT HELP ME THIS DAY POSSIBLE:
Coordinator: Infinity Weddings & Events, LLC.
Officiant: Frank Nunez
Photographer: No Ordinary Love
Venue: The wonderful city of Miami Beach
Bouquet: Flower of the World

Check out more pictures on http://no-ordinarylove.com/galleries/rashdawalyn-and-thomas/#pp[309]/9/



Rev. Monica Wetherington-Lugo
C.W.P and Notary for the State of Florida
Infinity Weddings and Events,LLC., Miami Beach
 
Office: 786-467-7601
Cell: 786-427-5360
Fax: 786-350-1813
Skype: miamibeachwed
Website: www.itsallaboutm-eweddings.com
Email: infinityweddingsevents@yahoo.com
BLOG: http://themiamibeachweddingplanner.blogspot.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/miamibeachwed
"LIKE US" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Infinity-Weddings-Events-by-the-House-of-Wetherington/117096358368936?ref=hl
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2012 Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award
2012 Best of  the Knot
Sun- Mon:  CLOSED
Tues- Thurs:   9:00AM- 9:00PM 
Fri-Sat:  9:00AM-5:00PM (varies)
We take the stress away, so that you can take his breath away!


Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Island DestinationWedding

We are always doing weddings... something about love and the promise to be with that person- to love, respect, trust and take care of. This is the wedding of Monsell and Katia!
photo by Michael Marko Photography-
Well for Monsell and Katia- this had a deeper meaning. They are both in the Military and serving our country. Monsell was away in the war and she was at home- keeping the watch for him here. They were doing so much- buying a home, taking care of their family and country, that we never really got to talk. What dilemna! But never fear we do this all the time.

Since we do many out state couples, it is very common to use other means of communications- such as texts, email and Skype. But in this case we did it the old fashion way- through momma and sister.
Well mom is also in the military- so really sister was the life link to them. It is absolutely awesome when everyone is on board for your marriage!
Sisters-Photo by Michael Marko Photography
After all was said and done I thought that they were never going to walk down the aisle! But boy did they do it in style!

She, being a Sagittarius- adventurous and avant garde- had her wedding dress designed to fit her personality. It was a perfect design -fit to her personality and taste and she ROCKED IT! She had the front shortened to give her length, but still kept the fullness and airy feel of the dress. The bodice was a rue-shing design with a beading applique- gave it a fun and fabulous flair!
Bride and her son- Photo by Michael Marko Photography

The family opted to symbolize this marriage with a Sand Ceremony. Each color represents them as an individual.

 The wedding party's colors were black, gold, turquoise and ivory. Each bride's maids had a black tea length dress but with a different cut. The flower girl maintained the neutral color
Matching the dapper groom's men!
The once down the aisle and holding each other hands- the sun streams in as the officiant, Lowell Gannon, performs the ceremony!

Once they kissed- shhh- you can't see. We are off to the party
 So we leave the island on the skipper off to the marina to eat, drink , dance and be married!


Tuesday, September 4, 2012

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




Wednesday, July 18, 2012

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



Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Why should you need a wedding planner?

Photographer by Jeremy Lyn- Wedding by Infinity Weddings & Events, LLC, of South Florida- by the House of Wetherington
So do you think we are useful? When planning your event, whether big or small, do you feel that a wedding planner would be useful in your wedding planning and day?
You don't have to answer that question, as we, as professionals ask that question all the time.

I can understand the mentality of some brides who think that having a wedding planner is a luxury and for some having to scrap the wedding planner if budget is tight. After all, a wedding can be pulled off without a planner, but not a photographer, caterer, baker or officiant. So in the bride's mind, the planner is perceived as more of a luxury than a necessity.

So what do we do- what are the benefits of hiring one? Glad you asked ;0).
Well first let's talk about money- How can we save you or get you what you want without you feeling like you have been taken to the cleaners.
I do find that being a wedding planner, I can go to vendors and see about getting a discount....most vendors do not offer a bride a discount and some don't ask. But if you are working with someone on an ongoing basis, the vendor is more inclined to give a discount to someone they work with on a regular basis. It is basically the laws of supply and demand. We have a vast network of vendors that we work with and know what they offer, how they offer it and their professionalism in getting the task done.

However, the job of a wedding planner is not just to help the day of. A good planner will identify money saving areas, as well as let the bride know when she is paying too much. Recently, I met with a mother of the bride who is considering hiring me. I took one look at her catering contract and noticed that she was being charged twice as much on the rentals than she should have. She was already paid for it. We resolved the issue and that savings alone paid for my services. Or when I have a bride who insisted on giving me a check to bring to a photographer to book him when she never met the man. I told her it is against my policy to book someone that way. I had never worked with the person and she just looked at pictures on the internet. She did end up meeting with the photographer and then had him forward his contract to me. After reviewing the contract and finding so many issues with it and things she had not anticipated she decided not to use the photographer. In the end she thanked me for not allowing her to make that mistake and end up with a bad photographer. Fortunately for her she had a planner and didn't end up stuck with him.  So in reality, brides can actually save more money in the end by hiring a planner versus not hiring one.

Now the "Bridezilla" factor.
I have yet to meet a "Bridezilla"- they just don't exist. Let that be for the cameras and TLC. For me, I can't see why a bride would want to have her wedding day having to deal with any problems that arise....the day is meant to be stress free and to enjoy....planners take your headache and make it theirs....that is my opinion.... Now an unhappy person- that is a whole different matter- but 99% of the brides we have coordinator for, worry. They worry about everything from the dress fitting perfectly, to all guests arriving, if what they have chosen represents them and does everyone see it as fabulous. Ok- maybe not everyone- but there is that or those someone you want to see impressed with your fabulous selections and decisions. When it is all said and done we have our brides and happy and always saying that they are glad that they hired us.

The "I can do it myself"
I agree there is the beginning of a trend in which brides are being told through certain media outlets that they can be a D.I.Y bride. I am not sure where it was ever said that you can not or should not be a part of the planning or even the creative force. I have been known to sit with the bride and my staff and make kits, bags, gifts and much more. People like D.I.Y until they realize just how much work it really is to pull it off! It is definitely a time constraint for major projects and for your wedding, its the one time (hopefully!) that you will have a special event like this. Where you are the princess of your wedding day. I always say, just because you can do it yourself doesn't mean you want to. Besides you can do your own manicure/pedicure but why should want to?
In addition to that, we as wedding planners keep educating the public the valuable services that we provide. I have met some brides who think that the venue will take care of everything. Not knocking the venues at all, but who is going to track down the flowers or the DJ or photographer, when they are a no show? A venue can only do so much and this were we step in. 

For me, as a planner, I wouldn't have my own personal event without the services of a professional planner, especially on my wedding day, because although I would probably have input during the planning stages, I would most certainly want to ENJOY my event along with my guests. 
As a planner, I know the amount of legwork that goes on during the day of the event, so why would I want to work my own event -- it would certainly take the fun out of it.


"Thank God its over" or "What a wonderful time we had!" which do you prefer to say?
It is really unfortunate that many Brides, Grooms and family members feel the same way AFTER their/the wedding without a planner in their corner. I find that 40 to 50% of a wedding coordinator's job is education about how much stress relief and time saving we actually provide. It is so nice to hear a first hand account of the value we provide.

I just read a great article about getting beat down by clients who don't see the value... at Hey Gorgeous Blog, and this one comment really stopped me in my tracks:
"If you EVER need someone to vouch for what you say, from the “done it wrong” end, please please email me. My daughter got married 3 years ago and she and fiance planned everything beautifully, but the one thing my daughter felt she didn’t need was a day of coordinator and she was right, for everything up to the wedding. The day of though, I was the one carrying the flowers all over the city, putting together the table settings because the venue coordinator had not thought about how much time it would take and when the reception finished, the lights went out and I was cleaning up the huge room, loading up the cars with things that had to be taken. My hair and make up were ruined before the wedding because of the heat and all of the running and stress. I’d do anything for my daughter and while she was willing to change and help clean up afterwards, it was her day, and I was determined nothing would ruin it for her. And it didn’t. But as MOTB, I felt defeated. I had no quiet time with my daughter before the event, no pictures of she and I together, and to be honest, while it was her day, I wanted to be able to look back on the day and cherish it fully. I’m sad that while it was a beautiful day and the memories are great, there is a side of me that feels like I missed that MOTB moment.
When you don’t use a coordinator, you don’t realize how sorry you are until it’s too late. Someone has to do the anticipating of all the little details; it doesn’t just happen, fall into place, no matter how organized you are beforehand.
You are well worth your cost and I hope people realize that."
One last thought: why spend the money on a gorgeous venue, a catered dinner, flower arrangements, lighting, programs, menus, favors -- the list goes on and on.... if there is no one dedicated to making sure that the setup is correct, that you can enjoy your food, that the flowers go in the right place, that the lighting folks work in sync with the venue and the florist, that the programs/menus/favors and all the stuff the bride tirelessly DIY'd actually get put on the tables in the right locations and are enjoyed by the guests the way they were meant to be?

Infinity Weddings and Events, LLC, of South Florida
                             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! 

Friday, June 22, 2012

Wedding Dresses

In today's modern world of brides, the wedding gown is still one of the most held traditions. However it was not so long ago, before the white wedding dress was popularized in the 1800s among women of wealth, most brides just wore whatever dress was their best. Wealthy ladies had gowns designed for one wearing, but most people of merchant and commoner classes seldom had the money for such luxuries, so the bride simply wore the nicest thing she had, or had a new dress made that she intended to wear again.
The tradition of wearing white wedding gown came from Queen Victoria who chose to wear a white wedding gown, not because it symbolized purity, but because she wanted to show her people that she would run the country in an economical way.
White was a much less expensive color to make than the colors typically popular for wedding dresses at the time (red, black, and purple). Plus, it gave her the option of using some lace that she already owned, rather than having something specially made.
So now our modern brides are breaking with tradition- to an extent -and are removing the typical white for other colors that match who they are as a woman, a bride and future wife.
Photography by Daiana at Q Photgraphy, Wedding by Infinity Weddings & EventsColors, textures and cuts all fitting the bride and bringing out the glow and essence of femininity.
This photo of our beautiful bride shows the wedding gown she picked as a one shoulder, chiffon, gold color, short dress.
This dress flowed in the gentle ocean breeze and was a complete compliment to her skin tone and her legs!

PS-
White is not the traditional color of purity. Blue is. It's the veil that represents virginity.