World Magazine article!

http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16803


Last year I was asked by Susan Olasky, a writer for World Magazine, for an interview about wedding planning. We met at Bryant Park for the interview and coffee! It was so much fun. We talked about big weddings and small weddings. I got to share a lot of my favorite wedding stories and she included a few in the article. It was a great experience and I'm grateful for the time that I spent with Susan. So, here's the article. The magazine included a photo by Ashley Brockinton Photography.

Wedding Wire - Bride's Choice Awards!

Carolyn & David's wedding video by Brett Culp

Here's the video from the incredible, Brett Culp - it was so great to work with him on this wedding. Thanks, Brett, I love the video. Congrats, Carolyn & David - it was such a special and incredible day for you and your families!

http://www.brettculp.com/clients/kurtz.htm

Ritz Carlton Beach Resort, Naples, Florida

Happy Anniversary Jillian & Ryan!

One year later - Congrats Jillian & Ryan! What a love story! They met and dated in High School, went their separate ways and then last year, God brought them back together! It was such a privilege to be involved in their wedding plans. Jillian is incredibly talented and brought her vision through so many creative DIY projects. She was so organized and so detailed - it made my job so easy. The wedding was held in her parent's backyard where months of landscaping and wiring work became a reality on the wedding day. Kudos to FOB who is a landscape architect and the FOG who is an electrician! I can't possibly describe all details that made this wedding so special and fun. The guests sat at the dinner tables during the ceremony and the "ceremony" site became the dance floor when the sun set!

Ashley Brockinton Photography was on the scene! All the bridal photographs were taken the Monday before the wedding - such an awesome idea. Fun family and bridal party photos were taken during the day. The flowers were ordered at Costco and put together by me and a team of friends! The boutonnieres were purchased on Etsy. The placecards were made by the bride using photos from Facebook! The tables, chairs, linens and tableware were ordered from Taylor Rental and the catering company was "Frisco's". They brought an great pasta bar for everyone to din on! The cake was baked by a friend of the bride and included a gluten free layer for special guests! It was the last of my November weddings in FL. The bride and groom left and the party continued. It was such a blast.

Congratulations Rachel & Matt!

I guess I'm a little behind in my blogging. My second wedding in FL in November was for Matt & Rachel. An adorable couple that met on EHarmony! Matt is in the military stationed in NC and was so handsome in his dress blues! Rachel was a stunning bride and her mother was one of my favorite MOB's!!! She called me her "wedding counselor" and kept her "sane" through the whole planning process. The "Day of" was amazing and so much fun!

The wedding was held at The Quarry in Naples, FL. Kevin from Botanicals by the Bay did an amazing job on the flowers, Ashley Brockinton Photography brought their team - can't wait to see her photos (these are from my Canon Point & Shoot), and the cake is from Mickelsons.

An amazing venue, an amazing team, for an amazing couple and their families!

Congratulations Carolyn & David!

I can't even begin to wrap my mind around the amazingness of my wedding last weekend. The details were awesome and my team was, well, incredible! Here are a few pictures. I'll write details later.

THANK YOU to Ashley Brockinton Photography and her team, Whitney & Tarra; Brett Culp Videography; Kiley Melheim (hair); Nancy Joseph (makeup); Vanderbilt Strings, Brett Foreman Band and DJ Chris Ceron - and the staff at the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort in Naples, Florida! It was the funnest wedding I have ever coordinated/attended! I've known the bride since she was two and her and her husband are an extraordinary couple - many blessings!

Unity Margarita for Destination Wedding in Mexico

This is the cutest, most unique wedding idea I've heard of in a long time. I love creativity!!!

Darcie and Noel, have become dear friends here in NYC. They are an adorable couple and are working on making their upcoming destination wedding in Mexico very personal and unique. One of the ideas they came up with for their beach ceremony is a "Unity Margarita"! I think this is such a cute idea and it fits their personality. They've put a lot of thought into the meaning behind the "Unity Margarita" and they plan to actually mix it together during the ceremony while their officiant explains the meaning and then share a sip!

Margarita Ingredients:

Ice = BONDS/STRENGTH

Tequila = HONOR (The number one selling Tequila in Mexico is El Jimador. This was created in 1994 to "Honor" the men who harvest agave plants.)

Triple Sec used for sweetening = TENDERNESS (very important in a relationship)

Fresh Lime Juice is the "Key Ingredient" which creates BALANCE in the drink and the marriage relationship.

Salt on the rim of the glass = "PIZZAZZ" (FUN and LAUGHTER)

So you have STRENGTH, HONOR, TENDERNESS, BALANCE, PIZZAZZ - the perfect recipe for a perfect marriage! Cheers!

Congratulations Darcie & Noel!