A Mystical New Year’s Eve Wedding

2009 was a great year for AWTR. We had the pleasure to work with so many great couples and coordinate amazing events. What better way to end the year than by doing what we do best....we planned a wedding!

Katy & Randy hired me back in Spring 2009 to help bring their wedding design together as well as coordinate all the pieces necessary to make it all happen. We were honored when they asked us to be a part of their day and even more honored when we were able to work with some of the BEST wedding professionals in Central Florida. Katy came to me with a vision of purple and dark blue while incorporating some magical and mythical aspects to create a very intimate reception for them and their 65 guests. Planning began right away as we visited several wonderful locations in central Brevard, but when we visited The Crowne Plaza, Katy fell in love.













Katy & Randy’s ceremony took place under the gazebo at The Crowne Plaza with the Atlantic Ocean to their left. Katy wanted to do something very unique and that The Crowne Plaza had never done before--she wanted to have her wedding ceremony AFTER the sun had gone down. This was something that created a challenge, but with all the right lighting and the moon above it turned out to be better than we imagined! DJ Shane Entertainment provided gorgeous blue uplights on the gazebo as well as a soft pink to help light up the space more. The photographer, Paul Joseph Photography, also brought some of his lighting. To decorate the ceremony and create the look Katy wanted, Joan Sinatra with Sinatra’s Florist, hung globe vases from shepherd hooks and from the gazebo. She also placed a beautiful arrangement at the center of the alter area and we placed rose petals down the aisle.

After the very emotional and intimate ceremony, guests moved inside into the smaller ballroom where they were greeted with butler passed hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails. As guests entered the ballroom their mouths dropped at the gorgeous decor. To bring Katy’s vision to life, we rented cobalt blue bichon floor length linens, silver chiavari chairs, silver/rhinestone chargers, lilac napkins and crystal napkin rings.


The room layout was comprised of square and round tables, which each had different floral centerpieces. For the square tables, Sinatra’s Florist provided tall silver stands, which held a beautiful vase with floating flowers and a spray around the perimeter. Hanging from each silver stand were crystals, which glistened from the votive candles on each table . On each round table, Sinatra’s Florist created three cylinder centerpieces with floating floral and candles. Katy’s floral colors included purples, lilacs, blues and wispy greenery...it was stunning! To complete the look Katy & Randy wanted, we placed 30 (yes, I said 30!) votives at each table, DJ Shane Entertainment provided beautiful uplighting and each table number was placed in a rhinestone frame.











Another thing Katy really wanted for her wedding were individual wedding cakes, which were stacked on a tiered stand. Publix provided these adorable (and delicious) cakes and I placed a single flower on each. We draped the table in cobalt and silver bichon linens and placed several votive candles on top. The end result was stunning!

Everything for this wedding was amazing and everyone in attendance, especially the bride and groom, were beyond happy. The decor was stunning, the food was impeccable, the service was incredible and the DJ had everyone on their feet. Thank you to all those involved for making this wedding the success that it was!

Featured Vendors
A Wedding To Remember
BBJ Linens
Celebration’s DJs (TD)
Cinema Chic Videography
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront
DJ Shane Entertainment (lighting)
Paul Joseph Photography
Pink Avenue
Publix
Sinatra’s Florist

Katy & Randy, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to get to know you and be a part of your NYE wedding celebration! Congratulations and all my best for a happily ever after!

Warmest Wishes,
Kyla

A Beautiful Celtic Wedding

Over the Thanksgiving Weekend 2009, I had the pleasure of working with another great couple, Ashley & Jason. Both Ashley & Jason were stationed overseas, so we jumped right into planning mode from the first consultation. From the beginning I could tell that traditions were important to both of them, so I wanted to make sure I kept that going throughout their wedding. Ashley’s vision of having a very earthy wedding was beautiful and I worked hand in hand with some amazing vendors to create her dream day.

The ceremony took place on the deck at The Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Resort. The ceremony was gorgeous and the weather was perfect! Ashley had her uncle officiate the ceremony, which made it very special for her and Jason. We also made sure we incorporated the Groom’s children by having them partake in the sand ceremony and receiving a gift from Ashley during the ceremony. Several celtic traditions were incorporated in to their ceremony including the wedding march played by bag pipes, the hand tying and the ringing of the bells. After the beautiful and touching ceremony, guests headed under the deck for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, while the wedding party had pictures taken by Paul Joseph Photography.












The main reception was immediately following cocktail hour and guests were moved into the upstairs ballroom. The room was beautiful with great uplighting provided by DJ Shane, gold chiavari chairs from Bell Chairs, chocolate pintuck linens rented from Connie Duglin, unique branch centerpieces from Amanda’s Florist and custom menus by I Need a Favor.



















Another major focal point was the cake table. Creative Cakes and Candies created a stunning four-tiered wedding cake that tasted just as good as it looked!


This wedding was beautiful and a great way to end November. Thank you Ashley & Jason for allowing us the opportunity to be a part of your gorgeous and special day! Congratulations and all our best for a happily ever after!

Featured Vendors
A Wedding To Remember
Amanda's Florist
Bell Chairs
Connie Duglin Linens
Creative Candies & Cakes
DJ Shane Entertainment
Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Resort
I Need a Favor
Paul Joseph Photography

Warmest Wishes,
Kyla

The Bridal Society Ends 2009 with a bang!

The Bridal Society had an amazing 2009 and our last meeting showed just that. Our final meeting took place in November at the stunning Rockledge Country Club. Valerie and her staff did an amazing job with the service and food. Some of our other sponsors included Kat Small with Cinema Chic, Sinatra’s Florist, A Wedding To Remember, BBJ Linens, Creative Candies and Cakes, Amanda’s Florist and DJ Shane Entertainment.

As always, our goal is to create a fun and elegant evening where all of us in the event profession can relax and enjoy a wonderful event. We used beautiful linens from BBJ Linen an created a stunning room layout of round and square tables. Plated dinner was provided by Rockledge Country Club and included some delicious fall type items, such as pumpkin soup (yum-o!).


The centerpieces, provided by Sinatra's Florist, were fantastic and complimented our theme and linens beautifully. Amanda’s Florist provided a candy table and Creative Cakes and Candies brought delicious cupcakes in various flavors for dessert.

The night concluded with the awards ceremony honoring those individuals that have excelled and shown amazing talent in the wedding industry for 2009. Winners included:

Crowne Plaza Oceanfront
Premier Party Rentals
Aurora Unique Bridal Boutique
A Wedding To Remember - Wedding Planners
JJ's Hot Rayz
BBJ Linen
Concept Photography
Dillon Digital Video
Cinema Chic Productions
Creative Cakes and Candies
Executive Catering
A Wedding To Remember - Officiant
The Knot
DJ Shane Entertainment
Rachel's Artistry of Makeup
Wizard Connection
Invitations by Renee
Amanda's Florist
Calligraphy by Peta
Room Service Furniture &Event Rentals
Air Land & Sea -Travel

It was an honor to be among all these wonderful professionals! Congratulations again on your award. We wish all the best success for all Bridal Society Members in 2010.

All our best,
The team at AWTR

One of our own gets married!!!

Every season we coordinate several weddings, but the fall of 2009 was a bit different. On November 14, 2009, one of AWTR’s dearest friends and colleagues, Lauren, got married! Laurie (Owner of AWTR) was honored to help Lauren create the day of her dreams. The planning took several months, but the final result was gorgeous!

Lauren & Chris chose to have their wedding at the beautiful Ryckman Park in Melbourne Beach, FL. This park has breathtaking views of the inlet and a huge grassy space perfect for a tented reception. For Lauren & Chris’ wedding ceremony, the guests faced the water, as to provide a stunning backdrop for their vows. Officiating the ceremony was non-other than our amazing Officiant, Philip Hartwell. The ceremony decor was simple and elegant....creating a very open and airy feel.













After their exquisite ceremony, the guests congregated under a stunning tent rented from Kirby Rentals. Lauren wanted the decor simple and fresh, so that is exactly what Laurie created. Floor length ivory bichon linens and an apple green lamour runner were placed on on all the guest tables. For seating, Natural wood folding chairs were rented and an apple green lamour sash was placed on each one. Amanda’s Florist brought in bright accents and kept the floral look very simple chic, just as Lauren wanted. Amanda placed short arrangements on some tables and tall ones on others. There were also a few cocktail tables placed around the gazebo area, which housed the wedding cake, gift table, DJ and both bars.



















The food was amazing and Executive Catering did an incredible job. Lauren wanted stations featuring different types of food at each. From fried rice to grouper, everyone was able to appease their taste buds.

For those of you who have the privileged to know Lauren & Chris, you can truly imagine the amount of love that flowed during their wedding. Lauren & Chris also love to have fun and they wanted to make sure their guests enjoyed the party! They hired DJ Shane with DJ Shane Entertainment and, as usual, he kept the party going all night. Every guests in attendance was on the dance floor until the last dance, which was Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’”.

This wedding was beautiful, fun and a great pleasure to be a part of! Thank you, Lauren & Chris, for giving Laurie and A Wedding To Remember the opportunity to be a part of your day. All our best for a happily every after. :)

Featured Vendors
A Wedding To Remember
Amanda's Florist
BBJ Linens
DJ Shane Entertainment
Executive Catering
Kirby's Rentals
Paul Joseph Photography
Timeline Video
Sunshine Babysitting