kika's 70th birthday!

diana and i prepared the day before, clearing out furniture and setting up the decor for a ladies' brunch celebration to honor kika. the hot pink table runner was such a fun touch! we had colorful coasters and mimosas for all the ladies. our mini orchids added a feminine touch to the long tables. it was so fun to see the family gather to celebrate such a momentous occasion. once the party had ended, kika was surrounded by all her children and grandchildren, & wait... her great grandchildren! who would have thought? happy 70th birthday, kika! we love you!

raquel & albert

raquel and albert are longtime friends of mine. i could not have been happier to plan their wedding. raquel and i spoke for years about this day. her dream was a day filled with love, purple hues, and plenty of picutres. the 18 person court alone was enough to startle anyone assisting with the wedding. we had so much fun at the rehearsal! the girls got ready at the dadeland marriot. they came down to the ballroom before leaving to check out the site. it was perfect! the ceremony took place at st. thomas the apostle. since it was just before christmas, the church was already decorated beautifully. the highlight of the cocktail hour was the candy station. by the end of the night, not one piece of candy was left! the reception was filled with laughter and great music. guests enjoyed their dinner, a chocolate fountain, a martini bar, and a coffee bar. we could not be more excited that this day finally came! we love you both more than you will ever know!

zuli & marcos

what a gorgeous day for a ceremony on the water! the ceremony took place in a gazebo on brickell bay. it was so beautiful. rose petal covered the floor and the sweet music of a violin filled the air. it was perfect. just a few steps away, at marineiro restaurant, was an intimate reception. the chic black and white theme was perfect because it allowed you to focus on the view of the city, while the simple decorations were just right for the space. utterly perfect! zuli looked so amazing! she was glowing. marcos was stress free and ready to go to the d.r. to party. thank you! we are so blessed to have met you, zuli and marcos!

monica & chris

monica and chris had originally planned to have a simple ceremony and reception at their home. plans were quickly changed to a church and full reception. the church by the sea in surfside was a beautiful ceremony location. the reception was at the mark on brickell. the view of the water was enchanting on that night. we filled the room with candles and tall centerpieces. the dance floor was filled with guests all nightlong. the colors were so fabulous: hot pink and burgundy. they looked so good together. it was a perfect day. monica and chris, we love you!

ivette's bridal shower

the bridal shower is the ultimate send-off into the world of homemaking. everything you need for your new life together as husband and wife is acquired at the bridal shower. a time to shower the bride! we showered ivette with a "pear-fect" celebration. we hosted the event at panera bread in sunset place. the centerpieces were vases willed with pears. each pear had a long raffia ribbon tied on the stem. the vase had a green ribbon around it, and in the middle, a custom designed sticker with the couple's name. too cute! the food was fabulous! we brought in our signature cupcake stand, filled with hard, dark chocolate covered cupcakes with the letter "P" in green. they were a big hit with the ladies. we also played a hysterical game that each guest brought in an undergarment, and ivette had to guess who brought it for her. we even had the gentleman who was helping us with the food blushing!

ivette & michael

my busy bride! ivette had so much to do at work that we generally met at her office. the ceremony was at coral gables congregational church. the reception was at the doral park country club. her rich colors of burnt orange and brown were so beautiful. the theme of the wedding was "the perfect pair". the favors were pear-shaped salt and pepper shakers. we decorated the ballroom with christmas tree branches and photos of the couple provided by alina m. the guests found their names on gold leaves with their table numbers written on flower encrusted paper. the candy station was filled with christmas candies and chocolate. the cake was topped with their initials. it was a perfectly clear day. we celebrated looking over the golf course and pond. the night ended with a petal toss that blew the couple off to their honeymoon. ivey & mikey, best wishes!

carol & jose

it's not every day that you get to plan a close friend's wedding. carol is a long time friend of the family and co-worker. she even brought me breakfast the day that i got married! we had so much fun planning her beautiful wedding at the red fish grill. this waterfront restaurant was the perfect place to host an intimate gathering of family and close friends. the ceremony was supposed to be outside, but because of the horrible rainstorms all weekend, we moved the celebration inside. it was so gorgeous. the beach themed centerpieces were unique to each table. the chocolate cigars were a tasty treat for the guests as well as m&ms with a special message from the bride and groom. the blushing bride surprised me with a very special treat from her honeymoon in san francisco...a bottle of my favorite dessert wine from robert mondavi called moscato d' oro. thank you again! carol & jose, we love you!