I had one of my most favorite experiences this past fall with Suzy and Rohith. They hired me for full wedding planning starting with booking their venue. They had their eyes set on The Don CeSar in St. Pete, my second home away from home. The couple lived out of state and led very busy, very successful lives. It was crucial that I was able to find the perfect vendors that suited their style as well as their personalities {which I LOVED}.
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| This dress was STUNNING on her. |
Although they did not want all of the traditional elements of the Hindu Ceremony, it was important for them and their families to make sure they covered the customs that stood for their beliefs, their backgrounds, and the requests of their parents. You will see from the photos below that we executed all of these things quite well. The Christian Ceremony, held in the courtyard, was traditional in the sense that they carried through the ceremonial "giving of the bride", declaration, vow exchange, ring exchange, and pronouncement.
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| Georgia with the couple |
The reception was American, held in the Grand Ballroom of The Don CeSar...and was a TOTAL SUCCESS. The bride wanted something elegant, refined...along the lines of all WHITE, IVORY, SILVER, GOLD..with a tint of color. And that is what we created. The guests were most likely expecting decor of bold color, similar to the Hindu Ceremony. So we surprised them! Alternating tables of gold and silver, with long and round seating, gave the ballroom another blast of personality.
Everytime I looked I saw the groom and the bride they were completely absorbing in the magic around them.....The room was AMAZING. Everything was just AMAZING. Thank you to the team of vendors that I brought together on this one...couldn't have done it without everyone's professionalism and sheer talent!!!
The team of vendors that I give kudos to..
The Don CeSar Hotel, of course..(Quinn and Courtney)
Georgia Watson Events Inc.- Coordination
Aaron Lockwood Studios- Photography
Roberto DeBourg - The Flatts - Entertainment
Ian Prosser- Botanica International
Tampa Lights - Lighting
Alessi Bakery - Cake
Linny Correa with Studio Cara and team- Makeup
Julissa with Beauty Brought Out - Hair
PKS Rentals- Chairs
Connie Duglin Linen
Delite Entertainment - Steel Pan Drummer
Doug Decker - Grant Hemond and Assoc. - DJ
Hill Video
Sad part of all of this..its another couple that I met and LOVED, and now they are gone, back to their own realities. I miss them already....
