The Wedding Salon Bootcamp!

For our brides in the Miami, Florida:  The Wedding Salon and Chic Parisien have come together for The Wedding Salon Bootcamp.  Get advice from some of the biggest names in the bridal business and shop for your dream gown by some of the top designers.



Jose Villa Releases Book!

Renowned wedding photographer, Jose Villa recently released Fine Art Wedding Photography. In the book, Mr. Villa offers technical advices, real life examples and some of the most wedding images that one has ever seen. Mr. Villa is the real deal kids. Do yourself favor and order this book today. Whether you're looking for inspiration for your upcoming wedding or if you're interested in a career in photography this is definitely a great way to get started.

Real Wedding: John and Shawndell's Miami Wedding



In true destination wedding fashion we have the real wedding of John and Shawndell. They married at the stunningly gorgeous The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne in September 2009. Their photographer, Jeff Kolodny really captured the love and happiness that obviously graced the day. Event coordination and floral design by Divine Designs by Guerdy.

Have a Great Week!

Happy Monday! We're happy to announce that you'll soon find us on The Wedding Chicks and Get Married. Also look for us in the Fall/Winter issue of Weddings Illustrated! Have a great week!



Real Wedding: Nancy and Larry's Waterfront Wedding

      

It was my distinct honor to be a part of the newly married Nancy and Larry Palecek's wedding! The wedding took place at the Manatee Riverhouse in Palmetto, Florida on Thursday August 5, 2010.

Cake: Pastries by Design

Photography: Always Forvever Photography

Officiant: Always Forever Photography

Hair/Makeup: A Beautiful Bride by Ashley 

Linens: Connie Duglin Linens

Floral: Ms. Scarlett's Flowers

On Stands Now!

The new issue of Pacific Weddings magazine is on stands now!

GREAT NEWS FROM WEDDZILLA.COM!

Today is an exciting day for me! Weddzilla.com as given each of their featured bloggers some awesome stuff for our readers! That's why I'd like to invite all of my readers to use the new Weddzilla.com tools to start planning your wedding smarter!

Here are two reasons why brides are loving Weddzilla

The Weddmark-

Collect smarter. Stop bookmarking and start Weddmarking! You will love how easy it makes collection and organizing inspiration from all over the web. You can watch a demo here.

Each new item you Weddmark between now and September 30, 2010 gives you one entry in their "Weddmark Challenge" and a chance to win a $1.000 gift registry from Macy's!

The Weddifieds-

Finding vendors has never been easier! Creating a "Post" in the Weddified announces your wedding day needs to hundreds of vendors and allows them to send quotes to you if they match your budget! Click here to check out the demo!

Invite your blog community, Facebook friends, or Twitter followers to "Join the Weddvolution" at Weddzilla.com now!

Are you a Wedding Vendor?

I've been given 10 "One Month Free" coupons to give away to the first 10 wedding vendors that do the quick-an-easy things below:

1) Sign-up on Weddzilla.com as a Gold, Platinum, or Diamond member

2) Post your new Weddzilla profile link in the comments section of this post! And one of you will also receive a FREE DIAMOND 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP! I'll be choosing a winner on July 31st!

Kool Party Rentals

Wanna add some "WOW" factor to your event. Contact Kool Party Rentals. Kool Party Rentals specializes in event furniture and illuminated décor. From seating, tables and bars to lighted centerpieces, lamps and lighted accent décor.

What Are You Reading This Weekend?

What are you reading this weekend? I'm reading Signature Weddings: Creating a Day Uniquely Your Own by Michelle Rago. Ms. Rago is one of the top event planners in New York City. She is the founder and president of Michelle Rago Ltd started her business in 2003. As a prestigious event designer and planner, Michelle Rago focuses most of her work on weddings, guiding a couple towards creating the perfect day.

A Blue and White Wedding

Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed you Easter holiday celebrartions. Today I'd like to share some images of a lovely blue and white wedding. The work of Colin Cowie and Todd Nichols is awe-inspiring.

Designed by Colin Cowie

Photography by Todd Nichols