April & Stephen Engagement Shoot
I met April last year at a Your Wedding TV Bridal show that we were both working. I didn’t see her again until the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal show this past September and I congratulated her on her engagement. I had read that her fiance Stephen had proposed to her on stage during the fashion show at the Your Wedding TV Bridal Show a month or so earlier. We met up a few weeks later and now I am excited to be a part of their special day!
They did their engagement photos at the Walt Disney World theme parks and I fell in love with them when I saw them. April & Stephen are absolutely beautiful together and you can tell how much fun they have. These photos by Missy Desiree are awesome!
I love love love this picture! (Copyright Missy Desiree 2009)
How very cute! (Copyright Missy Desiree 2009)
On the carousel. Aren't they gorgeous together? (Copyright Missy Desiree 2009)
Obligatory mouse ears 🙂 (Copyright Missy Desiree 2009)
April & Stephen will be married on October 2, 2010 and I can’t wait to be a part of their day! The vision she has along with the vendors she has will come together remarkably. Stay tuned …
Thanks again, April & Stephen!
Wedding Dresses for Sale!
I have a few wedding dresses for sale to anyone in the Central Florida area. They’re all from the David’s Bridal collection. Email us for pricing and details.
Dress never worn before. Size 10. Style T8722.
Worn in 2007. Great condition. Size 8. Style V8822.
Never worn. Size 8. Style E8475.
Sorry the pictures aren’t so great. Check out http://www.DavidsBridal.com and type in the style numbers to see more.
Central Florida Bride Magazine Advertisement
SO exciting! Exquisite Weddings of Central Florida will have their first print ad published in the Winter 2010 edition of the Central Florida Bride Magazine, a sister magazine of the Perfect Wedding Guide. Below is what it will look like. Thank you to Distinct Concept for the photo from Tyler & Jenn’s October wedding!
Sheree & Rob Engagement Shoot
Rob & Sheree are definitely one of the most laid back couples I’ve ever worked with. They go with the flow and are very gracious for everything. Their wedding is set to be on 10-10-10, a VERY popular date for next year as you would have guessed but they got it and are booking some fantastic vendors to make their perfect vision of a wedding day come true.
One of the most talented and sweetest girls ever, we have Miss Heather Ahrens (Ha! Photography http://www.heatherahrens.com) doing their day and also took care of their beautiful engagement shoot on Park Avenue in Winter Park. Take a look! They’re gorgeous! 🙂
One of my absolute faves!
They're so beautiful.
Don't her eyes look SO amazing in this one?
I’m so super excited about this one!! Congratulations again Rob & Sheree!
Julie & Bryan’s Wedding 10.31.09
This was definitely the most uniquely detailed weddings I have done. Julie & Bryan’s ideas and visions were perfectly displayed throughout the space. There were fall colors, pumpkins, medieval elements & Halloween details put together so elegantly. Everything that came together perfectly depicted the uniqueness of Julie & Bryan … it was quite magical. Below are some pics.
Julie, Bryan & I
Thank you to Winter Springs Florist who did all of the beautiful centerpieces (each unique from the next), Cut the Cake, Connie Duglin Linens, Tuscawilla Country Club & of course the wonderful Tab McCausland for the amazing photos (www.tabmccausland.com). Julie & Bryan — Thank you SO much for having me on your special day and for all the kind words.
Tiffany & Bobby 10.11.09
It was a long day but at the end of the night, although exhausted, everyone was all smiles and excited for the couple. The pictures came out beautifully and we can’t wait to see the rest of them. Thanks, again, to Sam from SMD Wedding Photography (www.smdweddings.com) for the lovely photos.
Congratulations to Tiffany & Bobby Scudo. I appreciate you letting me be a part of your day and thank you for your friendship! Much love!
Me, Tiffany & Bobby
Flowers with some bling!
Orlando Wedding Guild Luncheon July 2009
Now that's love! 🙂
Hands down the best time I’ve had at one of these networking functions with other wedding professionals. I mean, honestly, it’s always a good time but mix the PARTY BOOTH with us (namely Miss Anna Cakes) and the party is definitely on. We started off with some amazing Morrocan food at Dubsdread Ballroom, complemented with the perfect Shirley Temple (thanks Anna) and of course, had an amazing cupcake to end it all. I love seeing everyone at these functions and this time, some of my buddies came and I got to sit and chat with them. After a bit of mingling and learning about what others do, we ran over to that wonderful party booth to play around. We never get to act like this … I swear! 😉 Here is just a peek at all the good times and wedding love!
Thanks so much to Lee Forrest (not only for laughs but for the BEAUTIFUL flowers at the luncheon), to Chad Pilster, Heather Ahrens (DAHling :-)) & my dear Anna Cakes. You guys are soooo much fun! I feel truly blessed to work in this industry with you and the many other wonderful professionals. AH-mazing!
I love me some Anna Cakes!!
Perfect Wedding Guide Goddess
Photo Shoot with Rooz
I love Roozbeh. Did I mention that yet? Roozbeh of Distinct Concept (www.distinctconcept.com) is one of the best people I know and one of the most artistically wonderful. He took a few portraits of me for my website and these are a few of my favorites. I had a huge respsonse on Facebook to these. I hope you like them. I adore them. Thanks Rooz. You are the absolute best.
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Photos were taken at the City Arts Factory in Downtown Orlando (www.cityartsfactory.com). I now absolutely love that place. Beautiful space.
Wedding Guild Luncheon June 2009
Today was quite interesting … and fun! I went over to the Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande Lakes to attend the Orlando Wedding Guild Luncheon, my first ever with the guild. I wasn’t surprised to see so many of my wedding friends there. I was glad to be able to say hello to a few friends, have some good hors d’oeuvres (did I spell that right?) and some champagne.
It was actually at Norman’s restaurant which is absolutely divine. Chef Van Aken is amazing and his team is fantastic as well. I tasted so many unique items today that had my mouth watering for more. So excited to have had that opportunity.
I ran into an old friend, Nicole Drewery of Pave Weddings. As I’ve told everyone, we go way back … to third grade and both became wedding planners. We spent the bulk of the event together, catching up and having small business talk. It’s always nice to have a date to one of these shindigs and that’s exactly what Nicole was for me today. 🙂 We had an amazing time.
A couple of my friends from the Ritz-Carlton spa set up at Norman’s for a hair & make up demonstration. Alejandra did Michelle’s beautiful hair and makeup. Michelle made for a lovely bride … model? It was nice to have them there.
I also got to chat with my buddies, Marc Burgess & Jeff VerSchage. My faves. 😉 Good times. Some fantastic DJs and all around incredible gentlemen.
I am looking forward to the next luncheon and meeting with more of Central Florida’s amazing vendors. We really do have an absolutely awesome set of people in our area in this business. I am blessed to be able to work with them.
Oh, and I’m very glad I got to say hello to Tracy Marini, Allan Saltman and Lee Forrest, who by the way I need to thank for the absolutely gorgeous bright pink roses from one of his tablescapes. I will have a picture soon enough when Roozbeh sends over my portraits.
Last but certainly not least, a special thanks to Tanya of Perfect Wedding Guide. 😉
*Karen
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