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It's time to catch up on sharing some truly beautiful weddings we've had the honor of coordinating last year! I know, I know! I totally fell behind! Between shoulder surgery, three crazy wonderful boys and so many fantastic couples last year (including my own baby sister and her new hubby!), blogging got a little behind.....BUT, (New Year's Resolution Time) I'm making up for it now! :) First up: Erin and Gus! Erin & Gus's April wedding was one full of smiles, laughter, and love! One of my favorite things about a wedding is a happy bride, and Erin's pure happiness showed on her face all day. We were so lucky to have a wonderful team to work with as well! These stunning images are from the fabulous Krystal Radlinski at Verve Studio ! Images by Verve Studio Doesn't Erin look like a movie star?! Her hair was done by the fabulous Graceful Strands and make-up by the uber-talented Kara Winslow - seriously, my dream team!! Her flowers were gorgeous too! The Pl...

We are incredibly honored to announce that we won the WeddingWire 2015 Couples Choice Award for Wedding Planning! This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local Wedding Professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.  What's special about it is, unlike other awards where winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards® are awarded solely based on the reviews from newlyweds! They use a combination of four factors: overall rating, total number of reviews, review performance from 2014, and consistency of reviews from year to year. It's amazing and humbling to realize that our couples picked us for this! To us, nothing is more important than taking care of our couples, and their families, on such an important day in their lives. To hear that what we do meant so much to them, is truly the highest honor!  To see what our couples had to say about us, check out our re...

Ceremony programs can be a traditional, fun, imaginative, and/or informational part of any wedding. While they certainly aren't a requirement any longer at weddings, we think they can definitely be a fun touch if there's a bit of extra room in the budget. It's a great first clue to the feel and theme of your big day and a great place to make your first impression with your guests. Traditional bi-fold programs are a quick and easy way to make programs while still remaining elegant and purposeful. This particular program twist is great for summer weddings or any wedding that expects hot weather: Photo via Intimate Weddings I really love the idea of having the bridal party's info in the wedding program! You can even add in a short description of who they are, how you met, etc. This way, all the guests know just who everyone in the party is. Here is one cool example: Via Events by Kelli Quick tip - only order a little over half the number of programs as your guest count. I ...

Andrew and Meagan from Unveiling Media have done it again with another awesome highlight video, this time from Erin and Nathaniel's wedding! Their lake-front, backyard wedding was captured so beautifully by them and we couldn't wait to share it! Full of fun Gator details, lace and pops of gorgeous peachy color - it was magic! Malcolm Wedding Highlight from Unveiling Media on Vimeo . We were so happy and honored to be a part of Erin and Nathaniel's wedding! Check the video out and see for yourself how beautiful their day really was! Venue: Family Home, Gainesville, FL Wedding Planner:   MasterPiece Weddings Photography:   Ben Sasso Photography Videography:   Unveiling Media Catering:   Blue Water Bay Rentals: Beautiful Moments Flowers:   The Plant Shoppe DJ:   Wayne's World Entertainment Hair & Makeup:   Amanda Hopcraft Cake:   KB Kakes Officiant:  Rabbi Michael Joseph

Rain on your wedding day is never ideal, but it's something that many couples have to be aware of, especially in Florida. If you are planning a wedding outside, we've got some tips, tricks, and even fun ideas to share with you in case it does  end up raining on your wedding day. Have a Backup Plan And be realistic about it. If your ceremony and reception are planned outside, make sure that your inside backup location is large enough to accommodate all of your guests. Be Optimistic We know that if it rains on your wedding day, it won't be exactly what you've been dreaming of, but you should always make the best of it! The real reason you're having a wedding is to marry the person you love! Did you know that rain on your wedding day is actually good luck ? It's because a wet knot is harder to untie! via Pinterest Be Prepared (In a fun way!) So maybe it rained in the morning and stopped before your outdoor ceremony, but the ground is still a bit wet and mushy. So...

I had this idea for a series on the blog...  Turns out we hear often (especially at bridal shows) "All my friends told me that I HAVE to get a wedding planner, so I know I wanted to come talk to you....but - what do you actually do ?" I get it - totally! The term "wedding planner," depending on the person using it, has morphed into many different meanings over the years. The good, TRUE, wedding planners out there know that to be a wedding planner, means being a confidant, time and money saver, point-of-contact person, detailed and positive for the bride and groom. I like to say we're "Command Central" for your wedding. And that's just in the months leading up to your big day. We're in three places at once day-of making sure everything is just right and that if any issues come up, they'll be solved before you ever need to know. So I thought, once a month, I'd write a blog with a REAL timeline from one of our past weddings (names and date...

I definitely love it when I see decorations at weddings that are both beautiful AND homemade. And an added bonus? Minimal supplies! This DIY wax paper backdrop has all three of those qualities! via StyleMePretty It might look complex, but all you need for this eye-catching backdrop is ribbon, crochet string, waxed deli sheets, a tapestry needle, and a match stick! It might take some time, but I think this project might just be worth it! So grab your girls and make s bridesmaid-bonding day out of it! via Allie Rae Photography Find the full directions here . We think it'd be beautiful behind your ceremony, sweetheart table or as your photo booth backdrop! Where would you hang this lovely DIY decor at your wedding?