Congratulations Patrick and Lauren

We had such a beautiful event celebrating the marriage of Lauren and Patrick. Here are a few early released photo's to let you see just how amazing it was!!
The wedding party had so much fun stopping traffic on the way to the ceremony, they made quite the entrance!The reception was absolutely gorgeous. Classy and elegant, with a touch of modern beachy style.

Once again, Congratulations Patrick and Lauren, and thank you. You were such a joy to work with and we had so much fun doing it.

Checklist for Guest's of Destination Weddings

When planning a destination wedding, it's important not to neglect your guests since they have traveled some ways to celebrate the union of you and your soon to be husband.

~Upon the arrival of guests to the destination location, look into local activities and attractions they might enjoy during their stay.

~Pick a central location of your wedding and reception and reserve multiple rooms in the same hotel so all the guests are staying together. Also if you have single guests, arrange for them to share a room with other singles. This allows them to feel more comfortable coming alone to the event and even ensures a larger turnout for the wedding.

~ Set up a group event of some kind, bring everyone together for a picnic in the park or casual pool party, where you cover the expenses. This can also be a rehearsal dinner.

~It's a good idea to put together a welcome basket for all the guests, and arrange for it to be left in their rooms so when they arrive they have a warm welcome as well as know what it expect over the following days.

~Some things to include in the basket:

- The itinerary of the planned events
- A listing of local activities and attractions as well as contact numbers and locations
- Directions to the location of the ceremony and reception area so they are able to drop by before the event
- A message from you and your fiance welcoming them, and thanking them for coming, as well as formally inviting them to the group event

Weddings are once in a lifetime events that are most important when shared with the people closest to you, so take extra strides to make them feel important as well

Congratulations Keri and Grant

Here's a peek at the pictures from the event:





We had such a great time planning this wedding and the final result was a great event. The weather threatened us a few times, but we won in the end!

Keri was a beautiful bride and so much fun to work with. Her enthusiasm was the highlight of the event. Thank you for being so much fun!

Thanks again for allowing us to be apart of such a special day!

Finding your Perfect Wedding Dress

--Don't hesitate, start early - Finding your perfect wedding dress can take time. Buying off the rack does require less time, but the rule of thumb is to order your dress eight months before the wedding with plenty of time to make tweaks and additions if need be.

--Who should accompany you - Find a few people, like you mom, maid-of-honor, or soon to be mother-in-law, to come with you to find your dress. Too many people will make your decision much harder.

--Frankness is key - Be very straightforward with your consultant. Telling her about your budget and your style desire will make things much faster and easier.

--Be open to new possibilities - When looking for your dress, don't turn down anything that may not be exactly what you want. Try on several gowns of different styles to see what will look the best on your body.

--The little extras - Don't forget about your shoes, headpiece, jewelry, and alterations. These little things will add up, so don't forget the details!

The Toasting How To's:

Wedding toasts are meant to wish the bride and groom a lifetime of happiness. Here a few hints on how to make the perfect toast!

1) What: Toast's should always be about the bride and groom. Start by mentioning your connection to the couple and end with a wish for all the happiness in the world for them. Make sure to stay clean and upbeat!

2) Who: Most commonly, the best man and the maid-of-honor are the ones to give the toast. However, weddings these days are having anyone speak from fathers, to the bride or groom. Whoever the couple chooses to speak, always plan on the time and order of the toasts to be given - you don't want anything to be left unknown!

3)Where: Standing at the microphone to make your toast, or simply starting to speak at your table are both options for locations to give your toast. Just make sure to speak loudly and clearly so everyone can hear the wonderful words you've chosen to honor the bride and groom.

4) When: When deciding on when to give the toast, consider when you will have your audience's fullest attention. A few good times are right after the first dance, or before the first course is served. Be sure to let the toastgivers know when the toasts are coming so they can be prepared and ready to go.

5) How: Short and sweet is the best way to go! Anything longer than 3 minutes will lose the attention of most guests. Say all your good wishes, great memories, and adoring words, then sit down.

A tip for the Bride and Groom: When someone is giving the toast, stay seated and maintain eye contact with the toast giver. Since the toast is being given to you, dont drink directly after the toast to avoid looking as if you are drinking to yourselves - wait a few minutes and then join along with the rest of your guests.