Sarah and John September 25, 2010

Where do I start with Sarah Sybert…first, she took advantage of the “One Stop Wedding Shop” inside Maya Couture. She purchased her gown, bridesmaids’ dresses and rented tuxedos at Maya Couture. She hired Char’s Floral Design, Keith Cephus Photography, LeTempt Video and me with CMT Event Planning. She saw the great value and how easy it was to do all her planning under one roof. She would come in for a dress fitting, and then meet with me, or talk to Char about a few flower ideas. She never had to worry about going from one place to the next or worry if all her vendors would be great on her wedding day. She saw how we all work together as a team and she knew by using all of our services her wedding day would be perfect!

Sarah traveled often to help her family and friends, but she was always on top of the wedding planning. When I finally met John, I knew why they both chose each other. As I told Sarah, you can tell they are a prefect puzzle piece together.

Sarah and John married on Little Creek Snug Harbor on a grassy area overlooking the water. The guests enjoyed the reception inside Snug Harbor.

I know Sarah and I will remain close friends, I am looking forward to many more events with her.

Thank you Keith Cephus Photography.

Thank you LeTempt Video Productions.

Missy and James September 18, 2010

Missy rented a beautiful home in Sandbridge for her ceremony and reception, but she needed a little help in pulling it all together and making her vision come true. Missy and James are both in the military; he was out to sea for most of the planning. Missy would be called at different times without knowing, so she was also out to sea for most of the planning. She did not return until the Thursday prior to her wedding.

Missy was always calm, a little stressed, but always smiling and remembering what the day truly was about, saying “I Do” to the man she loves. Watching James and Missy together was so much fun as they were always hand in hand and smiling at one another like no one else was around.

Everyone enjoyed the reception under a tent, with great food and all-night dancing.

Rachel and Ricky September 18, 2010

Rachel and her mother were so wonderful to work with! The first time I met Ricky, he was in his sheriff’s uniform and told me he had a warrant for my arrest. Great way to meet the groom - after that I knew this was going to be fun!

Rachel married in her church, New Life Providence; it was a beautiful ceremony. Rachel and her mother did a wonderful job designing the layout.

The reception followed the ceremony at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel; guests were greeted with mimosas, as it was a morning wedding. During the reception a lady named “Pretty” sang a solo to “At Last,” her name described her voice perfectly; she is a truly talented woman. It was a beautiful solo; you would have thought she was lip singing the song. Everyone enjoyed the brunch style foods, with pasta, an omelet station, French toast, carver and so much more.

I will miss the talks her mother and I had, but I am looking forward to sharing pictures from MC Photography.

Tiffinie and Shawn September 4, 2010

Tiffinie and Shawn had a large wedding party of 26! The wedding party was so wonderful to work with; for 26 men and women they were all on time, helpful, nice and ready to do whatever it took to make it a wonderful day! Tiffinie’s bridesmaids danced down the aisle as the men greeted them with their flowers and escorted them to their places. The ceremony was beautiful as her children gave her hand to Shawn.

Following the ceremony was a fun filled evening at the Filipino Cultural Center. Shawn had surprised Tiffinie during the garter removal; he and a few of his groomsmen danced and sang “There Goes My Baby” by Usher. Tiffinie and all her ladies had some surprises too as they soon changed into their dance clothes and performed a few dances of their own.

Jenny and Glenn August 28th

Jenny’s maid of honor Trisha referred Jenny and Glenn to me. I had helped Trisha plan her wedding a little over three years ago. Jenny had planned to marry at the Founders Inn, but she had a concern about not getting married catholic because her family is catholic. In addition, it was always her dream to get married in a catholic church. I introduced her to a priest that would be able to marry her at the Founders. Her concern was Glenn was not going to be here until the week of the wedding due to the military. She would email me and tell me she had a hard time getting a hold of the priest and again Glenn is not home. I told her to keep with it, he is a busy priest, but she would love him. Soon I heard the great news, she was not only getting married by the priest, but she became a member of the church and would be married in the church. Her dream had come true!

Jenny and Glenn’s ceremony was beautiful and filled with loving family and friends. The ceremony was followed by the reception at the Founders Inn. The theme was romance and the room was filled with romance just by watching the couple together all night. You can see and feel the love they have for one another.

Kristen and Jason August 21st

Kristen and Jason hired me because they both were not going to be in Hampton Roads due to school and military. In addition, neither of their parents lived around here. We would hold what I like to call “Power Meetings,” where we get in as much as we can all in one day. Kristen and Jason came to a Holiday Cocktail Party I had at the store, met almost all of their vendors, and hired them. Then, Kristen and I would meet and get all the other details locked in before she was off to school. When Kristen and Jason were finally back together in Hampton Roads the week before their wedding, we had a food tasting and a few last appointments. This way they were still able to experience food tastings and all the fun stuff, even if it was the week prior.

Kristen and Jason had a military wedding in a Methodist church on Shore Drive. It was a joy to work with the church coordinator. After the ceremony, buses transported the guests to the new Water Table in Rudee Inlet. The view over-looked Rudee Inlet during a fishing tournament; the beach-themed room was decorated with bamboo chairs, chocolate seashells and little touches of beach here and there.

This couple was great to work with. All the planning they did together, even if he was out to sea, they would involve each other in every detail. Jason looked at Kristen as if she was the only beautiful woman around. Kristen lit up the room with a glowing smile and laughter.

Looking forward to sharing pictures from Amy Stills Photography.

Nina and Antoine August 14th

Nina and her mother interviewed me sometime in 2009; over seven months later, I received the exciting phone call that they wanted me to help plan Nina’s wedding. I was very thrilled to be a part of this special day. With the wedding only eight months away, we got things moving quickly.

The warmth of the sun shining through the 30-feet glass windows greeted guests as they walked in to the Rotunda at the Half Moone in Norfolk for the ceremony. Nina was not only given away by her parents, but by her one and a half year old daughter as well. Their daughter was by their side as they exchanged marriage vows.

Soon, the wall to the reception opened and guests walked into a stunning room filled with tall centerpieces, candles, a chocolate fountain, a grand wedding cake, a violinist, and so much more. It did not take guests long to get on the dance floor.

Thank you MC Photography.