Jeannette and David June 20, 2009

I just don’t know where to begin with Jeannette and David, I had helped plan her sister’s wedding last year. Which also was on the hottest day of the year! This family has always been wonderful to work with. I was always lucky to have everyone, including dad, at every meeting. In my blog about Carrie’s wedding, I had mentioned I was becoming a part of their family but I now know I am defiantly family.

Jeannette and Dave got married at a cute little church in Norfolk then had their reception at Norfolk Little Creek Base. The reception was a blast everyone danced and had a great time. At the end of the night most guests didn’t want to go home.

I will miss them, but I know I will always see the Teague, West and Saich family. Jeannette and Dave: have a wonderful honeymoon in the Bahamas’. I am looking forward to dinner when you return. Thanks for still emailing me everyday - keep them coming I love it!

Shannon and Jim July 20, 2009

Shannon and Jim first met with me when I helped them place their invitation order. They then decided to hire me to help plan their wedding. Even though they had gotten married on the hottest day of the year, they had a beautiful ceremony at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens then they had a romantic reception at the Lake Wright.

Shannon decided to plant her own flowers and make her own centerpieces that she would give to her guests. They had turned out beautiful, she should be proud of herself for a job wonderfully done.

I am sure Shannon and Jim had a great time after the reception many of their family and friends joined them for a pool party at their house.

Happy Birthday June 14, 2009

Another Wonderful Sisino Party!! I just love doing the events for the Sisino Family, this one was really special. I had gotten a call from Barbara and she wanted to have a surprise birthday party for her husband Marc. I already knew this was going to be difficult because they work, live and do everything together. Even on my way to her house to start the planning I had to turn away till Marc had left. But three days later I had received a call from Marc who also wanted to have a surprise birthday party for Barbara. (Their birthdays are one day apart from each other). Well I figured we would throw one party on one day and the true surprise would be they both had the same idea for each other. But not one week later a friend and spilled the beans.

So we had a Fabulous 30th and Over the Hill 40th Birthday Party together for both of them. What fun everyone had playing ping pong, cornhole, badminton, riding the surfing machine, jet ski’s, swimming plus more. It is always great to see a large group of guests truly enjoy themselves.

Barbara did have one nice surprise for Marc, we had made a photo montage for him of them and their kids. I do think the kids had gotten more embarrassed than Marc because of baby pictures.

Marc and Barbara, Happy Birthday – I am looking forward to the next great event!

Thank you from May 30th Wedding

Malissa,

So, I want to give you a big thank you for all your work this past year and a half. But especially this past weekend. I could not have done this without you. The wedding day was perfect!! Everything went so well!! I was really able to enjoy the whole day. Allison I know was so happy. It was just as she had dreamed it would be. You are such a wonderful person to work with and an expert at everything concerning weddings. Thank you for making my daughters wedding day something I will never forget.

With warmest regards,

Andrea Pisel

May 30, 2009 Allison and George

Here is another great mother, daughter team they did each appointment and decision together. I started working with Allison and Andrea a year and a half ago. At this point we are almost family. Allison is such a laid back type of bride, as she would say, “cool as a cucumber.” It was great for me at the end to know I had made sure each detail Andrea wanted was completed.

Allison and George were married in the Renaissance Court in The Botanical Gardens. Then, the guests joined them in celebrating at the Town Point Club over looking the newly modeled Town Point Park and Elizabeth River. I had so much fun watching the guests and wedding party dance and have fun together.

Allison had a special surprise for George after they had cut the cake – she had his “cool car” made into a cake. Right after, George had his own surprise and did a special solo-dance to Allison.

Thank you to Town Point Club, Veronica Dana Photography, Buck’s DJ Service, LeTempt Video and all the other vendors who helped make this day so special.

May 23, 2009 Elizabeth and Ulises

Elizabeth and her mother started working with me over a year ago. While Ulises’s lived in Chicago, Elizabeth traveled back and forth for visits. But now they are finally living together after a romantic ceremony at St. Gregory and a fun reception at the Marriott Waterside.

Elizabeth and Eleanor (mom) had fun planning every detail of the special day; they did each appointment and thought together. I know Eleanor is going to miss Elizabeth in Chicago.

At the end of the night Elizabeth walked up to me with a big hug and said, “I am so glad I picked you to help my dreams come true and be with me on my wedding day.” I thought it was so kind because I always thank the family for letting “me” be a part of their special day.

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Wedding Slide Show