Teresa & Scott ~ Rustic Elegance at Deering!

When thinking back on this wedding, the first thing that comes to mind is Teresa's father. I love him! He is super talkative, high energy but most of all love's his family and little girl more than words can say. During one of our meetings he shared his struggles back in his country and how he promised his wife he would take care of her and that he does. Teresa and Scott live out of Miami so we communicated primarily through phone or email. They did come into town a few times for tasting and vendor meetings, in which we had tons of fun together. 

They chose Deering Estate to host their nuptials and a fabulous party! Her decor was rustic elegance and looked so beautiful as everything came together.  Ivory table cloths draped the tables, while gold chivari chairs with blush cushions offered the most subtle pop of color. The centerpieces were ivory, peach and pink with hints of green and baby breath. The low centerpieces incorporated succulents and were placed in wood boxes for an organic touch. 

Our favorite part of the night had to be the father/daughter dance. After hearing all the stories, our hearts were so happy to see this father share a dance with his daughter. 

Teresa & Scott: We wish you a marriage full of love and happiness. We thank you for sharing your stories and this special moment with us! 

Vendor Credits: Ceremony & Reception venue: Deering Estate, DJ: Vision Dj's, String Duo: Master Musicians, Officant: Frank Nunez, Photography: Soul Echo Studios, Florals: Events On A Budget, Lighting: Events On A Budget, Cake: Todo Dulces, Event Planners: Events On A Budget

 

Christina & JC ~ Whimsical Wedding!

Christina and JC booked us to plan their dream wedding over a year before the special date. We were so fortunate to be part of their day and lives leading up to the wedding. In planning Christina always had a clear picture of the elegant and romantic wedding she always dreamed of. We started using the word Whimsical and both loved it! JC would just hear us and looked at us as if we were weird LOL. The day of the wedding, I really think he understood the vision and was so happy to see if come together and especially see Christina so very happy.

Their wedding day was just AMAZING! We were so excited to finally see it come together and both looking just Stunning!! They chose the rotunda at the Westin Colonnade Coral Gables for their ceremony & reception site. This was the perfect venue for her vision of old world charm. They decor consisted of cream and gold accents with florals in antique peach and pink hues. Amber up lighting and ivory draping offered the final touches to their beautiful decor!

Our favorite part of the night had to be their vows!! The love, thought and sentiment that went into each word could be felt and there was not a dry eye in the house, including ours.

Christina & JC: Thank you so much for trusting us with your wedding day! It was our immense pleasure to help you guys on such a special day and also share in the love that was felt that day. We wish you lots of love, health, peace and happiness. Also, "positive thoughts" :) for a life full of blessings! xoxoxo EOAB Family

Events on a Budget was the best thing I allocated part of my wedding budget to. They were amazing. From start to finish of my 1.5 year planning process, they taught me everything I needed to know about coordinating a beautiful wedding and did everything they could to help me when I was in a bind (many times!). Their recommended vendors were all fantastic! They even played part-time therapist and I am so grateful for the personal advise given to me... words could never adequately express my gratitude. They dealt with my 'zilla moments so well. They day of my wedding went without a hitch and were so strong and calm in my moments of extreme anxiety. They even dressed up our bridal suite, the cherry on top of the wedding cake :) This group is so dedicated to what they do, you can tell each and everyone of them loves their job. Would recommend Events On A Budget to ANYONE planning a wedding!!

The wonderful team who brought it all together:

Getting Ready, Ceremony & Reception: Westin Colonnade Coral Gables, (Always amazing to work here! Love their staff, service and food. Thanks Patricia & Shirley!!), Photographer: Elaine Palladino Photography (Thanks so much for sharing these GORGEOUS pictures!!), DJ: Vision DJ's, Florals: Events On A Budget, Hair & Makeup: Gloria Pelo (The Guru of bridal hair & makeup), Planners: Events On A Budget.

For more pictures of this wedding you can check out the photographer's blog:

Elaine Palladino Blog

Marissa & Chris ~ Classy Gables Wedding!

We are very excited to showcase this next wedding, as Marissa & Chris were an amazing couple to work with. We loved how these two interacted, as much as Marissa was in love with Chris, Chris was equally in aww by Marissa. They both live in Texas and were in Miami vendor scouting when I had the opportunity to meet them. Marissa being a Miami native decided that they wanted to have their wedding in Sunny Florida. We loved that Chris was involved with wedding details and was very supportive too! What a successful couple is all about!

We had a lot of communication with Marissa remotely since she was in Texas, but thank goodness she was so organized that all went very smooth. The day of their wedding, was breath taking in so many ways. Marissa looked absolutely whimsical! Chris, extremely handsome and smiling from ear to ear!! Reception was held at the beautiful Hyatt Hotel in Coral Gables. The ballroom was transformed into a romantic haven. Filled with colors of peaches, pinks, whites and hints of green.

The reception area looked amazing with all the guest tables draped in white linens and gold chivari chairs to complement the elegant decor. The floral’s were done in high and low vases and looked exquisite in the open ballroom. They were comprised of different roses, peony’s, and orchids.

Our favorite part of the night had to be when watching Chris and Marissa interact all night long. They danced every chance they got and really enjoyed the first dance as husband and wife. Marissa danced with her sweet brother in memory of her late father. It made for a very special moment as Chris also danced with his mom, which really was a show in itself. You can see the great relationship he has with his mom. One final amazing detail was a special Texas ice-cream they brought all the way from home. The flavor: Texas BBQ Sauce!

Marissa & Chris: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your day special! It was our pleasure and good luck in Texas!!!

From Mr & Mrs Kubinski: "Thank you again for everything. We can't stop talking about how perfect the day went. I loved how the ballroom looked and the little details we incorporated were really well received. And thanks for decorating our room with candles and petals. You are an excellent coordinator and I am so glad you were part of our wedding experience. "

Ceremony: St Patrick's Church, Reception Venue: Hyatt Coral Gables, Florist: Nevot Flower Designs, Photography: Forever Photography Studio, Videography: Blue Shore Productions, DJ/Lighting: DJ Connections, Wedding Planners: Events On A Budget