Jill and Joe December 15, 2012

Jill and Joe…where do I begin with this fantastic couple!  While I was saying goodbye to the family at the end of the night, I was telling Joe’s parents how great it was to watch the two of them plan their wedding.  They were both so calm and worked well together; they collaborated as a team, as one!

Jill and Joe had a beautiful catholic ceremony at the Oceana Chapel. The priest flew in from Florida to marry them.  He called me the day prior and was worried because his flight was delayed. However, I wasn’t worried because we went over every detail on the phone, so I knew what he wanted at the rehearsal. 

The reception was to follow at the beautiful MOCA!  The couple had a private cocktail party for the wedding party and parents.  Then the reception ended with DJ Larry from Astro!  He even had Grandma doing the Cha Cha Slide! 

Thank you to Sam Hughes Photography, East Beach Catering, DJ Larry from Astro, Photo booth from Astro Entertainment and Lamarv Production Video!

Michele and Daniel November 9, 2012

 

 

 

 

Linda (aka Mom) and Michele had been directed my way from Irene at MOCA.  Linda was starting to stress about all the details and, most importantly, that her daughter was going to have the day to remember.  Linda was so much fun to get to know and work with, what a huge heart!  She would bring me gifts, as well as gifts for my kids, which they just loved! 

Michele and Daniel were married at The United Methodist Church on 19^th Street, with the reception at the beautiful MOCA.  The centerpieces made the room glow!  Palette of Petals did an amazing job designing the centerpieces and then adding different heights of floating candles.  As you stood back, you could feel the warmth in the room.

Thank you again Linda for all that you had done for me and my family!

Thank you to Palette of Petals, Myra Cakes, Shelley for catering, Macon Photography and Snack Bar Jones Band – you Rock!

Kelly and Micah October 20, 2012

 

Kelly and Micah, what a great couple!  At our first meeting, the groom knew what he wanted and had a request.  I love when the groom has requests because it is normally something completely new to me. Grooms don’t often request much, so when they do I always try to make it happen. I hope that I was able to do that for him!

Both the bride and groom where so relaxed on their wedding day, just full of smiles.  They were married at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk.  Everything was so beautiful and the guests were wonderful.

I know Kelly and Micah have a great future ahead of them!  Thank you for letting me help with one of your most special days!

Thank you to Kurt at Astro DJ, Chrysler Hall, and Dustin Lewis Images for the pictures!

Dana and Matt October 12, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Dana and her friend Kristen came to me because they wanted to have an amazing wedding but Dana was also opening her own business at the same time and knew she was going to be limited on time. 
Dana and Matt had first selected a venue but then fell in love with the Chrysler Museum!  Dana was so easy to work with, she has such a warm heart.  It was nice to watch the two of them have their “first look” together.  The way Matt looks at her is amazing and you can see her heart warm more when he is around.      

Dana now owns North End CrossFit on Pacific Avenue!  This gym is amazing, even if it is your first time working out or you already workout you will LOVE this gym!  I have been a member know for a month and I am hooked!  Start now and I know by summer you will be loving the way you look in a bikini or your wedding dress! 

Thank you to Roger at Astro DJ, Astro Entertainment for the photobooth and uplighting, Stage Right Lighting for the pin lighting and gobo, Chrysler Museum, and Sam Hughes Photography!

Chrissy and Scott October 13, 2012

 

 



Chrissy contacted me about three weeks prior to her wedding. She lived on the West coast, so our only communication was through email and phone; we had to get to know each other pretty fast.  Chrissy was incredibly organized, so I understood her vision right away.  She would email me both pictures and descriptions of every detail she wanted; trust me, there wasn’t ONE detail left out of their wedding day.  Even the shoes had a personal touch! 

Chrissy and Scott were married at Scott’s family church, Galilee, in Virginia Beach.  The reception was at the beautiful MOCA and her theme was ‘Halloween’.  Chrissy was very blessed to have a great friend, who lived locally, to help make a few of her centerpieces, décor, and candy station.  Everything was so elegant but so unique all at the same time.

Chrissy and Scott had a blast at their reception; in the short time that I got to know them, I had a lot of fun.  It was great to help pull in so many details and give the bride everything she wanted.   One of the many special touches Chrissy had was Jesse Chong. He sang and played the guitar for the first few hours of their reception.  What an amazing talent Jesse has!

Thank you to DCPD Photographers, Jesse Chong, Jeremy Videography, Montero Catering (YUM!), Broadwalk Photobooth and all the fabulous vendors!


Katy and Ben October 6, 2012

Katy and Ben…I did not meet Katy till later in the planning because both of them are in the military and are stationed outside of Virginia.  But Katy’s mom, Sara was starting to worry about the wedding.  She had so much to do in a little time, plus with the bride working hard on her career a lot of the decision she had to make.  I was very happy when she left my office after our first meeting saying, I already feel better. 

This wedding was not about the couple but about the couple and the entire family!  She had almost 200 guests and everyone was family, one of the closest families I have seen.  Uncle Bob had honey jars made and personalized labels to the couple for favors from his bee farm.  Another family brought in Chinese take out boxes and had everyone write a fortune for the couple.  Then she hand folded each note into a fortune.  Others helped with makeup, dress, you name it. 

One thing Sara told me, Katy is fine with whatever, her only request was not to leave any family off the guest list.  She wanted everyone to be a part of her special day.  I can see why now that was the most important thing to Katy and Ben.    

Thank you to Larry at Astro DJ, Astro Entertainment for the photobooth, Ft. Eustis for the chapel and reception hall, and Dicky for the amazing 1920’s Ford getaway car!

Allison and Brian September 29, 2012

 

 

I first met Allison and her mom while I was helping them with the wedding invitations.  After the invitation had been printed and ready to go, they started talking to me about coordinating. 

The ceremony took place at Haygood United Methodist Chapel.  They chapel was perfect for this couple and family, cute and quaint.  The church was filled with beautiful flowers by Black Iris Floral Events! 

The reception was to follow at Yacht Club at Marina Shores, Black Iris Floral Events again had amazing centerpieces, candy bar, ice sculpture and lighting.  Her guests loved the outdoor patio and cigar bar! 

It was fun getting to know the wedding party at the rehearsal dinner, I got to hear a lot of fun stories about Brian! 

Thank you to Haygood United Methodist Church, Black Iris Floral, Marina Shores, Macon Photography and the amazing band!

Lindsay and John September 15, 2012

John is in the Navy and one poker night with the guys he had mention planning his wedding.  Eric a past groom of CMT’s, I believe over 7 years ago, referred him our way.  When I first met with the two of them Lindsay was nervous she was going to have a hard time making decision.  I assured her I would make it as easy as possible.  A few months later planning was on its way. 

Lindsay and John had planned on getting married at Little Island Park.  But the wind was so strong that day they could not get married on the beach.  But we had a beautiful backup at Baja in Sandbridge overlooking the water and dunes plus a beautiful sunset.

The reception was under a tent at the Baja, with dancing in the tiki bar!  The reception would not stop, a lot of guest stayed and danced till the late hour! 

Working with Lindsay and John was fun, watching them work together made me laugh each time.  The amount of love they have for one another is amazing!  

Amy and Carl September 1, 2012

Amy and Carl…one of the most laid back couples…Ever!  From the very beginning, Carl attended every meeting but one.  At each meeting I would ask them both questions and he would point to Amy and say, “it is up to her.”  Even though he let Amy plan the wedding, he was always here for her. 
I knew at rehearsal…well, we really never had a rehearsal, more of a pre-party, to what the next day would bring. I understood from Friday night that they had one great family who loved them both!  I love when two different families come together, and they get along so well that you cannot figure out who is on whose side. 

Amy and Carl got married on the beach outside their home in Oceanview. 

I have been planning weddings for over 9 years and again this was something new to me.  All these years guests watch as we setup, take down and get things done. (It is what you are supposed to do as a guest) Carl turned around after the ceremony and said, “Everyone help these ladies put everything away.”  I couldn’t say no fast enough – everyone grabbed something and put it in my car.  

Thank you to everyone!!!

Amy’s sister was kind enough to have the reception in her beautiful backyard in Suffolk.  This was one hot day, but that did not stop anyone!  It wasn’t till the very end for someone to “fall” into the pool. 

I know I am a romantic at heart, but seeing a couple so in love and willing to do so much for each other…warms my heart! 

Thank you to everyone who helped! The food was amazing, by East Beach Catering, lighting was talked about so much once the sun fell, by Blue Steel!  Roger at Astro DJ and Shockley Bakery.

Veronica and Matt August 2, 2012

Veronica started her planning early, and I do love an early starter! She knew that planning a wedding along with being a Math teacher, the time would be limited for her.  Veronica and Matt were married on the deck of The Lesner Inn, with the reception following inside. 

The guests had a ton of fun with the photo booth!  Veronica did an amazing job with all the details and designing of her wedding, and it was great to see a couple who had been together for so long finally tie the knot!

Thank you The Lesner Inn, Roger with Astro DJ, Photobooth with Astro Entertainment, Cake Delights and all the hard working vendors.

Julia and William June 30, 2012

Julia and William…my first phone call was from the groom, he was worried about his bride and the stress she was already under with planning the wedding.  The couple lived in New York and started planning the wedding to be there, but soon after the planning had started Julia’s moms health would not allow her to travel. 

You could hear the worry in Bill’s voice about planning a wedding at a distance and the eternal love he has for Julia.  He had arranged for me to meet Julia when she was traveling home to be with her parents.  From the first meeting I knew this was going to be fun! 

With only a few visits to Hampton Roads we made all the wedding plans happen with very little stress.  Julia and Bill decided to get married in her family church, St. Andrew Episcopal in Norfolk with the reception following at the amazing Orion’s Roof Top!  With almost all the guests traveling from out of town, a family/cocktail style seating was the intimate way to go.  They even pulled in a craps table for some extra entertainment for the guests.  I do think Bill’s 90 year old grandmother out danced everyone that night. 

Julia and Bill, if you ever need that personal assistant to follow you around all day, I am your lady!

Thank you to Astro Entertainment for the up-lighting, craps table and Larry DJ! Nate Kinnison Photography, Shockley Bakery, Affinity Limos and SETransportation.