Best Regards,
Vanessa Serna
Michelle and Rodger during their ceremony.
Finally! The New Mr. & Mrs. Tomas!
The Westin Colonnade is known for its beautiful receptions in the hotel's rotunda area but instead, they opted for a private reception in the Merrick ballroom .To compliment the room's décor, Michelle and Rodger decided to use brown, gold, and ivory as their colors. To enhance the décor of the ballroom, amber up lights were used throughout the entire room.
Each table was decorated with brown satin linens, ivory napkins, gold chargers, and gold chivary chairs. The beautiful floral centerpieces were provided by our good friend, Helen, from Ever After Floral Designs. The centerpieces consisted of white jumbo hydrangeas, white spray roses, and hanging crystals.
I have recently been selected by Alaun by Design to become a local representative for them in the South Florida area. For those of you who are not familiar with this company, they are a creative invitation company that is based out of Nebraska but have been servicing brides nationwide through their popular website (www.alaunbydesign.com). To make it easier on their out-of-state clients, they have put together a book with different card stocks, invitation samples, embellishments, fonts and ribbon options.
The book is designed to better assist the client in choosing and creating a one of a kind invitation as opposed to choosing a generic one. Aside from invitations Alaun by Design also specializes in custom menus, escort cards, save the dates, labels and much more.
For More information on Alaun by Design or to view the Alaun by Design invitation sample book, pleasefeel free to contact me at 305.542.287 or email me at vanessa@1ofakindevents.net.
Karina and Rocky exchanging rings.
Before guests walked into the ballroom, they were welcomed by this beautiful arrangement on the escort card table that was created by none other than the talented Gil Sosa.
The ballroom was transformed into a beautiful simple and elegant setting. The tables were decorated with crushed ivory satin linens, gold chivary chairs, and beautiful tall arrangements that consisted of hydrangeas, white dendrobium orchids, and curly willow branches.
Guest were given wine toppers that had a little personalized message from the newlyweds themselves.
The fondant cake, by Devine Delicacies, was adorned with sugar orchids cascading down the four tiers.
And finally...the new Mr. and Mrs. Rao having their first dance.
Karina and Rocky: You guys are awesome! I am so happy that everything turned out just as planned. Always remember that you have a new friend in Miami!
To the vendors: It couldnt have gone any better! Ubi, You really know how to keep the dance floor busy! Gil, I can't wait to work with you in March. Your arangements are definetly a work of art. Alex, Thanks for the pictures. I can't wait to work with you soon! To the rest of the team: THANKS a million for helping me make this day so memorable for the Rao's!
Hello ladies!
I hope all of you are having fun planning your up and coming nuptials!
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The new Mr.& Mrs. Blanco with their bridal party!
Alex and Katie attached to their wedding favors escort cards. Each couple received two frosted coasters with the couple’s picture.
The tables were dressed in white linens with ivory overlays, gold chargers, and low floral arrangements designed by Hirni's Wayside Garden. The room was lit in a romantic amber up lighting that at night enhanced the amazing view.
The cake was definitely a focal point in the room. It sat under a custom draped huppa that was lit with candles and amber up lighting.
My favorite part...the Venetian table! I wanted to eat the entire table that consisted of imported European chocolates, miniature fruit candy, alfajores, jelly beans and much more!
The first dance was the best part of the entire night! In honor of the Groom's Argentinean background, Alex and Katie surprised their guests to a choreographed tango by Richard Muniz.
Katie and Alex: Thanks so much for allowing me to coordinate your wedding day. It was a pleasure working with both of you and Carla. Enjoy the many laughs together and always cherish one another.
To my team: Thanks for all your help. I couldn't have done this without you. Diana, you have been such a great person to work with. I look forward to our many events together!
The New Mrs & Mrs Oliva!
The couple choose orange, fuchsia, and brown accents as their wedding colors. The room's pale walls were washed in a romantic pink lighting that set the mood for the entire night. As favors, Heydi and Jonathan treated their guests to miniature cakes by Lucila and Flor De Cana Rum.
They incorporated their engagement photos by using them as their table names. Heydi opted to name her tables based on different emotions. Just incase your wondering, Alina M created these table cards!
The couple's table was a focal point. My good friends, Ana and Lester, from Dreams and Designs draped the entire back wall with brown and orange fabric and accented the custom draping with lighting.
Heydi and Jonathan topped it off by treating their guests to an orange, fuchsia, and brown candy station. This was so yummy and a total hit! They had giant orange lollipops, orange peeps, pink m&m's and my favorite...Micha's cupcakes!
At the end of the night, Heydi and Jonathan were happy and so were their friends and families. The day truly turned out to be a beautiful celebration of two individuals that fell in L.O.V.E!
Heydi and Jonathan: Thanks for letting me be a part of your wedding day. You guys were so easy to work with! I am so happy that the day was filled with happiness and enjoyed by both of you!
To the Vendors: Thank you...Thank you... Thank you!!!! Ana, Lester, Alina and the staff at A Touch of Class, we did it... again! You guys are awesome!
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Meet Sofia and Doug!
The Ceremony took place on the Casino Mound. It was a small, intimate ceremony with 80 of the couples closest friends and family members.
After the ceremony, guests were treated to cocktails inside the mansion's courtyard. As a focal point, Sofia chose to have a beautiful floral arrangement in the middle of the escort card table that was created by Eva from Green-O-Spot.
For their guest sign in table, Sofia and Doug created a collage of family portraits with their engagement picture in the middle as a symbol of two families uniting.
The Cake, by Might Fine Cakes, looked like it was an antique piece that belonged to the mansion's property. It was half chocolate and half Vanilla with beautiful gold accents.
After cocktails, guests were treated to a reception on the Property's East Terrace over looking the water. Sofia was inspired by Vizcaya's antique decor and neutral colors. Food was provided by Bill Hansen and entertainment was provided by Randy and Natasha's Band.
After dinner, Sofia and Doug shared a romantic first dance that followed with their guests dancing all night.
Sofia and Doug: Congrats! I wish you guys many years of happiness and laughter together. Please keep in touch! Sofia, I will miss our many emails. Good Luck in all you both do.
To the Vendors: Thank you all for making Sofia's vision come true. To Ana & Lester from Dream and Designs, you guys are awesome! Thanks for all your help!
To Diana, My intern: We did it!!! Thanks so much for all your help! You really did a great job! I am glad to have you as part of the team. I look forward to working many events with you.
The Bride, Made of Honor, Bridesmaids, and Junior Bridesmaid
My weakness, the cake, by Divine Delicacies.
