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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Nailah & David ~ Sky Terrace Soiree!

It is sometimes said that long distant relationships can’t work but after being part of Nailah and David's planning and wedding, I completely disagree! My super sweet & very sassy bride Nailah and her wonderful hubby David have traveled all over the world together and also had to be in different parts of the world while planning their fabulous Miami wedding. Through it all they have endured their love and commitment to each other with an even greater connection to one another. Nailah wasn’t in Miami most of the planning but we always kept in contact and made her feel that she was here, by emails, phone calls and whatever else it took to get things done. Nailah was so daring with her bold color choices of red, purple and deep pink but it all paid off in the end because when it all came together, it was absolutely stunning!!!

Nailah and David exchanged vows on the 11th floor of The Sky Terrace, on a day with perfect Miami weather. The sounds of Spanish guitarist Bob Folse, flowed in their air which set a perfect tune for this wedding. Right behind where the bride and groom exchanged vows was a very big and lush tree that was adorned with white lanterns, candles and long beads of swaroski crystals that swung when the wind blew. After the ceremony guests were invited to a cocktail hour also hosted outdoors where they had a spectacular view of Brickell, Downtown Miami and a gorgeous sunset which was a very memorable moment.

Once everyone was welcomed to the reception in The Sky Lobby things sped up and people where in full party mode. The room was completely draped from floor to ceiling with white fabric and there was purple uplighting surrounding the room, perfect party mood décor. There was a mix of round tables with fuchsia linens which had purple napkins for contrast and squared tables with purple linen which had pink napkins, very hot mix! There were a few different types of center pieces but each one was extremely special in its own way. The accent color was black and it tied it all together perfectly. Astrid and Renee Photography and My Treasure Films were there to capture all the vivid details of the entire day.

The party was going till the very end of the night. PMP Productions kept the whole family moving with his mix of Soca, reggae, and just good old dance tunes. I love to see a family that really loves each other but also likes to party together!

If I had to choose my one favorite moments of the day, besides seeing Nailah in her stunning gown, I would have to say it was when David decided to take the mic and share a few words. He addressed his new wife and his new family and his own family. He spoke from the heart and really moved the whole room.

It was an amazing joy working with these two love birds. We were honored to have been part of the planning and their fabulous wedding day! May their love grow deeper and deeper each day!! xoxoxoxo

"I have so much praise to give. There were so many ups and downs during my planning process including losing my father, but they were there every step of the way. They helped me to plan the wedding of my dreams, recommended amazing vendors, kept me on budget (which was a really difficult job! lol), and guided me through my confusion, frustration and (frequent) bouts of indecision. I cannot say enough about them as people and planners. The day of the wedding everything flowed so smoothly were like a magical fairies floating around making everything perfect. Hiring Events on a Budget was THE best decision ever (well other than saying yes to the most amazing man in the world :) "

Vendor credits: Getting Ready: Viceroy Miami, Ceremony & Reception Venue: Sky Terrace (Special Thanks to Tresha for all her help!), Photography: Astrid and Renee (Thanks so much for the amazing pictures!!) , Videography: My Treasure FilmsFlorals: Petunia Flowers, Draping/Lighting: Dreams and Designs , Hair/Makeup: Make up by Yaneth Gray DJ: PMP Productions, Planners: Events On A Budget


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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Marian & Nagib ~ Private Mansion Wedding!

Hands down Marian is one of the sweetest girls on this planet! She was the calmest and the most collective brides every. Sorry ladies but this girl really had it all under control. She started her planning nice and early. Luckily for her and Nagib they had tons of people who wanted to help out anyway they could. I know that’s always great motivation to really get things going. So it all started with the venue which is like a dream come true. The location where they held both ceremony and reception was in a private residence on Brickell Ave, it’s a home that once belonged to Madonna. It literally was like heaven sent. The place is just perfect for a fairytale wedding and that’s exactly what Marian and Nagib had on March of 2011.

The ceremony was set up with gold chiavary chairs paired with ivory cushions. Each cushion had an open red fan for each guest to keep as favors and bubbles to blow after the ceremony. The ceremony's view was overlooking the water and in the distance you can see Vizcaya. The ceremony was quick and simple but yet very heart felt and emotional. I was so happy for my newly married couple Mr. & Mrs. Jamaleddine and I knew they were extremely excited as well. Cocktail area was in the front part of the home where there’s a large fountain and courtyard with a Mediterranean flare, just perfect!

During reception they had a couple surprises lined up... 1st a very talented belly dancer, Xiomara from Belly Passion. People got on the dance floor and it really had everyone laughing and loosening up.

During the cake cutting Marian had another surprise up her veil (LOL) , this time she surprised her husband with a groom’s cake made of his favorite car logo Cadillac. It was a sweet surprise! Todo Dulces provided both of these super yummy cakes. After the cake cutting people hit the dance floor and drank some of the signature drinks of the night “mojitos”!!

Towards the end of the evening there was a large array of candies to choice from at the candy bar. Marian and Nagib spoiled their guests and treated them to all the sweets they can take. It was a sweet end to a sweet day. Before the bride and groom took off all the guest wished them a smokin farewell with the help of sparklers. It really was a picture perfect wedding!

Vendor credits: Vendor Credits: Photography: Apfel Photography , Videography: Simply Captivating Lighting: Events On A Budget, Hair/Makeup: Yaneth Gray Planning: Events On A Budget

Marian and Nagib: It was so wonderful to be part of this amazing day for you and your families. Thank you for allowing us to be part of it! Best wishes on a wonderful life together.

"Melissa and Sofia were/ARE absolutely amazing! Melissa did an amazing job at getting us the most for what we could spend. Sofia, our day-of coordinator, had every detail accounted for and had the timeline down to the very minute. I definitely recommend them to anyone looking to have a great wedding planned by some amazing and caring people!"


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