Ashley & Alex ~ Botanical Gardens Wedding!

Ashley & Alex ~ Botanical Gardens Wedding!

This post is long overdue but definitely a must! Thinking back on this wedding, it’s so nice to think of your past clients with such fond memories and to know it was a great experience for everyone involved. I love when I see such support from parents on their children’s wedding but especially when I see such excitement. For this wedding not only were Ashley and Alex excited but her parents were just as elated. When they would get together to do wedding stuff they would call it “weddingpalozza”. They are too adorable!!

The wedding was so intimate and fun. Unfortunately, some of Alex’s family was not able to make it from Colombia which was really disappointing but they made the best of it and still enjoyed their most special day, as much as possible! White table linens with all burgundy callas made for simple and yet very elegant décor. The botanical gardens set for a beautiful, lush and organic back drop for their Spring wedding.

Our favorite part of their wedding had to be all the dances, which were either super emotional or a blast! You can see for yourself, there is a lot of tears and also laughter!

Ashley/Alex (& Jo Ann J) It was such an immense pleasure to take part in this special day for all of you. I truly enjoyed seeing your families enjoy your selves so much and feel honored to have been part of this important time in your lives! Xoxoxo Best Wishes Always!

“Not enough wonderful words in my vocabulary to describe how great Melissa is. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Expect a call when we renew our vows in 10 years and I want another party! ;-) – Ashley”

“Melissa is the most AWESOME wedding planner ever! She is super responsive to emails and is very patient. My daughter's wedding looked amazing! It was hard to believe that we did this wedding on a budget! The florist she uses is incredible. The flowers were beyond our expectations. I can't begin to explain how wonderful Events on a Budget is! The decor was beautiful and Melissa took care of everyone. If we needed anything- it appeared. Everything ran smoothly- all vendors were on time and were very professional. I highly recommend this company!” – Jo Ann

Vendor Credits: Ceremony: St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Reception: Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, Catering: Catering Concepts Photography: Ivan Apfel Photography, Florist: Events On A Budget, DJ: Vision Dj's, Hair & Makeup: Miriam Behar, Event Planning: Events On A Budget

Elizabeth & Derrick ~ Gables Wedding!

Elizabeth contacted me through a recommendation from one of her bridesmaids, who had booked our services for her wedding. Her friend was getting married in November and Elizabeth wanted a Spring wedding the following year. Meeting Elizabeth and Derrick was so wonderful! Right off the bat we totally hit it off, I mean they are just such sweet and down to earth people…how can you not?? Well the planning with Eli was a breeze! She knew what she wanted but was open to suggestions and our help to make her day wonderful.

Her wedding day came and it couldn't have been more perfect! Her ceremony was at St. Raymond and reception at Coral Gables Jr. Club. She looked stunning in her beautiful dress and Derrick looked quite handsome himself! When we did her trial she was so happy and we knew the minute she walked into her reception she was going to be even more elated. To our content, she was exactly that and so much more. They were both so wonderful and thankful for everything and kept mentioning during the night how wonderful their wedding was. Nothing can make a wedding planner, more filled with joy than those words. Her room looked beautiful with deep plum satin linens, silver chargers and lavender napkins. The silver chivari chairs & purple uplighting added the final touches to a modern, purple affair! The florals both high and low consisted of hydrangeas of different purple shades and hot pink roses for a pop of contrast color.

Our favorite part of the night had to be their 1^st dance together! It was so romantic, sweet and intimate. They sang to each other and love filled their eyes…

Eli & Derrick: Thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts for choosing our company to help with this most magnificent day in your lives. We are honored and so happy to have shared in so much happiness and love on your wedding day. We wish you the absolute best and all the wonderful blessings God can bestow upon both of you! Xoxoxoxoxoxo

"I just wanted to take a moment to give Events on a budget the ultimate thanks for making our day so unbelievable. They took care of every detail with such love as if it was their very own day. It was such a pleasure & an honor to have them by our side. This team is amazing and I can't thank them enough. I recommend them to anyone! They made this girl's dreams a reality. Love you guys!

xoxo Elizabeth J"

Vendor Credits: Ceremony Location: St. Raymond Catholic Church, Reception Location: Coral Gables Jr. Club, Photography: Simply Taken, Florist: Events On A Budget, DJ: Vision Dj's, Uplighting: Events On A Budget, Bakery: Todo Dulces, Wedding Planner: Events On A Budget

Cierra & Hector ~ Coco Plum Wedding

Unlike most clients where the bride or groom contact our company, the mother of the bride was our point person for most of the planning process. Fortunately, for us she was such a sweet person and a joy to work with. We worked mostly via email and phone since mom Elaine, Cierra and Hector all lived out of Florida. Cierra and Hector both work in DC with very demanding government positions which require a high level of time commitment. With their crazy schedule Elaine stepped right in and was more than willing to help her daughter plan a dream wedding. Once we got closer to the wedding Cierra took control and jumped right in to make sure all her requests and details were being met. Lucky for us, Cierra was happy with the planning process thus far and the transition was a smooth one.

In meeting Cierra, Hector and their families I was so taken back by the love from everyone. Their families are all so united and loving, which made us so happy to be part of their wedding day!

Their ceremony took place at the beautiful St. Patricks Catholic Church Miami Beach and reception at Coco Plum Woman's Club. Both beautiful places!! The wedding reception was elegantly decorated with Royal Blue pintuck linens with different shades of pink florals and details for modern touch. To summarize their wedding in one word: FUN! Hector and Cierra along with their families and friends were a blast! They started off with a DJ and then had Miller Road Band for a couple of sets which the crowd really loved. Our most favorite part of the evening had to be all the personal dedications given throughout the night. First, Hector’s father got up with his guitar and rocked along with the band for a special song he dedicated to his son. Then, Cierra’s sister got on the mic to senerade her with a very touching song. Lastly, Hector got all the guys to sing to his wife. Such a memorable night!!

Cierra, Hector & Elaine: Thank you soooo much for choosing our company to be part of such a memorable night in your families lives! We are beyond thrilled to have met you all and share this moment with you. Wishing you a lifetime of love and blessings!!! Xoxoxo

“As the mother of the bride you want everything to be perfect for you daughters big day, Melissa and her staff did just that. Her services were the best money we spent on the wedding. If you want a truly amazing wedding day call her she is the best. – Elaine”

“Miami's Events On A Budget Team went above and beyond all of my expectations for a wedding coordinating business. Events On A Budget are true professional’s and artist’s. As a destination bride I found planning my wedding extremely stressful, especially since in Miami most of the Vendor's speak only Spanish. As all brides know you become a little bit of a control freak about every minute detail, so when the vendors speak another language it makes everything a little bit more difficult . The Events On A Budget team stepped in and found me quality vendors at amazing prices. They were extremely responsive to all questions/concerns and definitely made me feel at ease. I definitely recommend their services to all local and out of town brides. – Cierra”

Vendor Credits: Ceremony Location: St. Patricks Catholic Church Miami Beach Reception Location: Coco Plum Woman's Club (Thanks Rosie to you and your team. You guys were AMAZING to work with!!) Photography: Fabiano Silva Photography (Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures) Lighting: Events On A Budget, Hair/Make up: Karla Lola , Planner: Events On A Budget