Bea and Ryan Steeves October 17, 2009

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Bea and Ryan got married at the Founders Inn and Spa – the couple was lucky enough for the rain to stay away but the cold still brought them inside for the ceremony. Bea had a hard time deciding if the ceremony should be moved inside but after she stood outside for less than two minutes she was fast to say, “inside!”

The ceremony was beautiful and with Keith Cephus Photography well prepared with lighting the late night outdoor family pictures still happened.

The reception was a little different at the Founders, it was not in the traditional ballroom but in the Swan Terris Restaurant. The couple had beautiful uplights around the dance floor and in the bar “lounge area.” Between the rain drops the couple enjoyed cigars by the fire pit with their family and friends.

You always know your guests are having a great time when no one leaves or wants to leave. Bea and Ryan enjoyed having their guests light sparklers on the way out!

Thank you to: Buck’s DJ Service, Moonlight and Sound, Keith Cephus Photography, Founders Inn, Char’s Floral Designs and Lucy Sweet Treats.

Bea October 17, 2009 Wedding

What to say to the person whom I owe the most thanks? You are perfection. Coming into the wedding process, I knew little to nothing about planning this special day. From your help with the invitations “honor” or “honour”, your detailed budget, the minute-to-minute timeline, it all made a world of difference.

I know I must have worn you thin with my countless emails, but your never swaying professional advice always seemed to solve the problem, regardless of how big or small. You have a true talent and made me feel at ease as I walked through the biggest day of my life. I honestly could not have done this without you. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

Angela and Jon October 10, 2009

Angela and Jon first met with me about a year ago, Jon had asked if I could be a “fun and cool” wedding planner like his best friend had at his wedding 4 ½ years ago. After I reassured him that I always try my best, we were talking and looking at pictures; then we soon found out I was that coordinator 4 ½ years ago. By the way that couple is now expecting their first child. Congrats Jackie and Brian!

Soon after that meeting we began planning their wedding together, and I quickly learned that Angela is an on top of things kind of bride. I would give her a list and she would have it complete weeks prior to our meeting. She would always tell me at our meetings and over emails that because of me she was so calm. I don’t think she realized it was because she was never behind on anything.

Being a wedding planner I get to see things that most guests, couples and families don’t see, but this weekend I really stopped and took it all in. During cocktail hour Jon came up to me and asked if he and Angela could have a few moments alone somewhere to practice their first dance. At first I thought he was joking because we have been talking about the first dance for the past few months. But once I saw his face and he said “Can that happen?” I looked at him and said “Of course I can make that happen.”

Angela and Jon had walked into the ballroom at the Westin, all the candles had been lit, the lights where dim and the room was truly breathtaking. Angela got to see the room she had been visualizing for over a year. Then with only a few people in the room Jon and Angela practiced their first dance. It was so romantic to sit back and watch this loving couple do there first dance together while no one was in the room.

Later on his brother mentioned to me that Jon was more nervous about his first dance then getting married. I told his brother well at least, he already knows he has the right woman!

Thank you to OnOn Digitography for the photo.

Myriam and Angel October 3, 2009

Myriam and Angel got married at the Shifting Sands with the reception immediately following. The ceremony was decorated with white columns, carpet runner and candles. The reception was a warm feeling with burgundy colors and tons of candles.

Myriam and Angel are just wonderful together; I watched them all night together, and Angel always made sure Myriam was taken care of and had what she needed. Sometimes with family, friends and all the excitement the couple gets pulled here and there. But all night they seemed always to find their way back to each other.

Even though Myriam called herself “the phantom bride” (which at times she was) she always made sure things got done. They had a beautiful evening and I am looking forward to talking with them.