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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, December 18, 2012

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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photo table number







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


Friday, December 7, 2012

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.
 Now to the party: The married couple wall down the aisle after their nuptials, with Gia holding on to her daddy's hand
 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.



Luxurious: A view of the dining tables, with the chairs featuring the couples monogram with the combined letters of 'C' and 'M'
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!
 Perfect evening: The happy family danced the night away, with candle lights flickering in the background on the dinner tables




Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2243532/Mario-Lopez-seals-love-Courtney-Mazza-kiss-stunning-sunset-Mexican-wedding.html#ixzz2ELbZUdP2
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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.
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 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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Sunday, November 11, 2012

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.!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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