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Erika & Aaron | Winter Park, FL

A Jewish-Persian fusion celebration at Winter Club Event Venue — with dogs walking the aisle, a sofreh table, and a sparkler exit.

3 min readFebruary 2022Winter Park, FL
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Cassandra & Alexander | Winter Park, FL

Burgundy, blush, and gold at the historic Capen House — live violin cocktail hour, a mermaid gown, and a rose petal exit.

3 min readFebruary 2022Winter Park, FL
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Janele & Malcolm | Glenville, IL

An ethereal ivory and blush celebration — with one of the most touching tributes to a late mother I have ever witnessed.

3 min readApril 2022Glenville, IL
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Victoria & Terry | Lake Mary, FL

The Black Fairytale — cinnamon, gold, pampas, and a broom jump ceremony at Lake Mary Events Center.

3 min readJune 2022Lake Mary, FL
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Latoya & DeVar | Orlando, FL

A tropical Catholic celebration at Paradise Cove — complete with unexpected rain, a pavilion pivot, and a glow stick grand exit.

4 min readJune 2022Orlando, FL
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Necole & Nicholas | Daytona Beach, FL

Rescheduled from Hurricane Ian and more beautiful for it — rust, ivory, and champagne at the CiCi Hyatt Brown Museum.

3 min readMarch 2023Daytona Beach, FL
Styled Shoot

NYC Styled Shoot | Manhattan

Urban romance across four New York City locations — Farm Soho, the New York Public Library, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

4 min readSeptember 2022New York City, NY
Planning Guide

Hire Your Wedding Planner Before Anyone Else

Why the first booking you make should be your planner, not your venue. The strategic case for getting support from day one.

3 min readCentral Florida
Planning Guide

Wedding Planner vs. Venue Coordinator

One works for you. One works for the venue. This distinction matters more than most couples realize.

3 min readCentral Florida
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Which Wedding Planning Package Is Right for You?

A straightforward breakdown of every service and how to figure out exactly where you are in the process.

4 min readCentral Florida
Vendor Tips

Red Flags & Green Flags When Hiring Wedding Vendors

How to tell the difference between a great vendor and a great salesperson before you sign anything.

4 min readCentral Florida
Vendor Tips

DJ or Live Band: How to Decide for Your Wedding

Music sets the tone for your entire reception. Here is how to think through one of the most overlooked decisions in planning.

3 min readCentral Florida
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Why Assigned Seating Is Worth the Extra Effort

Open seating sounds easier until thirty guests are standing at the entrance wondering where to sit.

3 min readCentral Florida