Suzette & Santi's Sweet Cocktail Reception. 2.28.09

I love working in new venues. Suzette and Santi's wedding was no exception.

After a beautiful ceremony at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Miami Beach, the handsome groom and beautiful bride in her Pronovias gown headed over to their cocktail reception at Quantum on the Bay.

Quantum on the Bay is a very modern residential building on Biscayne Bay. If you, or close relative lives there you can use their "club house" for private events.
The "club house" is a awesome bi level room with floor to ceiling windows filled with all kinds of modern and eclectic furniture.
Suzette & Santi played off the room's muted blue and gray color scheme and had floral genius Gil Sosa design several different beautiful and modern flower arrangements that fit the room perfectly.

Thank you to Martha from UDS for sending me pictures :) Always a pleasure working with you!

Here are some of the amazing pictures courtesy of Martha and her husband Jesus. You guys did an awesome job.












and here are some of my own pictures I took. This slideshow is actually mostly for a couple of girls that I know have been waiting to see pictures of these floral arrangements Lol.
Enjoy!

Thank you Suzette & Santi for putting your special day in my hands! May you both spend many wonderful years together. Let's also hope your first child is a boy so that you can get rid of all that extra blue candy!


Credits:
Coordinators: Justine Rojas assisted by Alexis Rojas
Ceremony: St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Miami Beach, FL
Reception: Quantum on the Bay, Miami, FL
Catering: Touch Catering
Flowers: Gil Sosa
Photography: UDS Photo
Music: Ubi's Music Productions
Cocktail Musicians: Trova Cubana
Cake, Cookies & Brownies: Joelle's Desserts

Nichole & Fred's Aqua & Red Fete

Nichole came to me as a referral from a very dear friend and I knew just based on who referred her she would be a wonderful bride to work with :)

She was.

Nichole has such a great personality, a ridiculously infectious smile and she and Fred compliment each other wonderfully.
Being part of their special day was definitely lots of fun!

The ceremony and reception both took place at the Rusty Pelican on Key Biscayne.
It was a beautiful sunny day and the windows all around both ballrooms truly allowed you to take it all in. Their aqua and red colors truly stood out.

Here are some pictures from their beautiful day!
The last picture is just for Nichole lol

























Nichole & Fred, thank you for letting us be a part of your big day :) You were a pleasure to work with and your friend definitely made for a fun night lol (see: your guest book)
I wish you both many years of love and happiness!

Fabulous 1st's Giannina & Jason

Happy 1st Anniversary Giannina & Jason!



On February 23, 2008 Giannina & Jason were married at Plymouth Congregational Church in Coconut Grove. The ceremony was followed by an amazing reception at the Mayfair Hotel & Spa (also in Coconut Grove). It was a beautiful day that they shared with their family and friends. You can view their Wedding Day post Here
Giannina is a doll :) and I am glad I have been able to keep in contact with her since the wedding. Needless to say, I was excited to send this questionnaire to her.

3 days shy of their 1 year anniversary, here is what she had to say!


FF: Congrats on your first year of marriage Mrs. Sardis!

GS: Thank you!!


FF: Time flies doesn't it?

GS: It sure does!


FF: I've grown to hate the question "How's married life?" but I'm gonna ask anyway.... How's married life?

GS: Married life is absolutely wonderful. I get to live with my best friend and hang out 24/7. What could be better?


FF: Looking back...what is your favorite memory from your wedding day?

GS: Our wedding day was so surreal. Coming into the church and seeing Jason waiting for me at the end of the aisle was such a memorable experience. The feeling we got when we popped the champagne and were heading to the reception - The love in the room when you walk in and realize everyone that is important in your life is there in one place sharing this moment with you - it's all such a wonderful memory to keep with you the rest of your life.


FF: Would you have changed anything?

GS: Our first dances were way too long. I danced full songs with Jay, my dad and my step-dad. I didn't realize till after that people were standing for a very long time. If I could go back I would cut the songs in half. Other than that I wouldn't change a thing. The little things that go wrong are the stuff you laugh about afterwards!


FF: They say the first year of marriage is the hardest....any advice for brides-to-be as they start the journey in to Mrs.-hood?

GS: Know all of each others quirks and pet-peeves. Know what you're willing to deal with and what you are not. Jay and I lived together for two years before we got married and I would have to say the first year of living together WAS the hardest. Figure each other out and know that you can handle it. If you do all this before your first year of marriage you will be golden!!


FF: What has been the most exciting thing in your marriage this year?

GS: Buying a house! Woohooo!!


FF: How did/will you celebrate your 1st?

GS: For our first we are heading to Ft.Myers for the weekend. We are going to watch some Red Sox spring training games and relax by the beach. Maybe treat ourselves to a spa.. who knows!?


FF: Any big plans for year #2?

GS: Italy and then kids! I've always said I won't have any kids until I get to travel to Italy. So for the summer of 2010 we are heading to Italy! Then after that -games on! ;)


GS: JUSTINE,
THANK YOU FOR BEING SO WONDERFUL!!





You're wonderful too!!
I look forward to seeing pictures of all your adorable Greek babies! :)

Elizabeth & David.... All Because Two People Fell In Love :)

So I chose to title this post after the sign that decorated the couples sweetheart table. :)

Can I just say I love Elly & David?! I do. I could literally take them both, squish them till they're tiny and carry them around in my pocket forever. Something about them just makes me want to hug them. They both have these amazingly loving personalities that just radiates to you when you're around them.
I knew I would love working with Elly from the first time I met her.

I felt really good after this wedding. It always makes everything worth it when a bride tells me how wonderful her night was with tears in her eyes. I know I've really done something right when I get the same reaction from the groom :) These two truly enjoyed every moment of their special night.

The wedding took place on Saturday, January 24th. The afternoon ceremony took place at St. John Neumann in Kendall and was followed by a beautiful reception at the Douglas Entrance. The colors were rich reds, dark and milk chocolate.
The beautiful flower arrangements were done by Nevot Flower Designs and the beautiful red lighting provided by Ubi's Music & Lighting Productions completed the room with an intimate and romantic feel.

I'm going to start the picture portion of this entry with 4 AMAZING photos from the event's photographers Carmen and Favio of Studio by Carmen. I totally harassed Carmen for these pictures. Thank you my friend!!







and here are some I took myself. Definitely not as great I know, but hey...I tried :)

Sign-in table.


Old pictures


Engagement pics display


The amazing place card table that my husband did with no supervision. Yup, my man and I'm very proud of him.




The Ballroom







Mr. & Mrs waiting for their intro!


Their 1st Dance




Elly & David.....your wedding night truly embodied the beautiful love the two of you have for each other. We wish you all the wonderful things you deserve out of your lives together. xoxoxo