Amanda and Christian's Wedding

Jen and I had such an amazing experience creating Amanda and Christian's wedding dreams come true. Sandy Brantley from Sandy Brantley Photography photographed the most amazing moments from their special day.

Their Amazing Wedding Vendors:

Wedding Planners: Jenna, Jen, and Stephanie of celebrate!

Photographer: Sandy Brantley Photography

Ceremony & Reception Site: Sunset Harbor Yacht Club

Officiant: Knotical Weddings

Floral Creations: SR Enchantment, Simply Roses Florist

Linens: celebrate!

Invitations and Stationary: celebrate!

Cake: Publix

I cannot find the words to tell you just how much I appreciate you and all that you have done to this wedding magical. You have gone over and above all my expectations and I am truly grateful. Finding you was a blessing and you have been an Angel--Thank you for allowing me to ride upon your wings.

Love,Zilke and Chuck

Cute Place Card Idea!

I just love this idea! I think this small detail can really bring a lot of character to your event. These homemade wine cork place card holders can be used to spice up any dinner party or event you are hosting. Also, it's a great idea to be used for themed weddings.

You can make your own place card holders for your event. All you need is enough recycled wine corks for all your place settings, a razor, some cardstock, and a swanky pen for scripting the names. If you want to get super fancy, there's a variation that involves a thin magnet to keep the place cards anchored to the table cloth.

If you're short the necessary corks, it's either time to throw a party, check with a craft or liquor store, or ask all of your girlfriends to save them from their favorite bottles of wine.

Don't you love this idea?

Bridal Show Ideas ???

celebrate! is going to be hosting a bridal show next month with Lorraine at LPGA. We are so excited for this fabulous event to take place!! We are debating on the color scheme and design of the room. I would love to hear any ideas of yours and what brides think they could benefit from most. Do you think we should go with a Fall/Winter theme or Spring/Summer??

Let us know your ideas!!! :)

Month-by-Month Checklist: After the Wedding

Your wedding day was magical and everything was perfection. Now you are trying to remember what you need to do next, here is a helpful list.

After the Wedding!!!!:
□ Send thank-you telegrams to both sets of parents and/or wedding host
□ Mail wedding announcements □ Send out change of address cards
□ Change legal documents (name changes, draw will, beneficiary, etc.)
□ Complete gift acknowledgments

□ Mail any thank you gifts, tips, or notes of appreciation to your wedding vendors

Julie and Steve

Jen and I are so excited for Julie and Steve's gorgeous October wedding. This past weekend Leah from Leah Jean Photography took these two lovebirds to shoot their engagement photo shoot. Here are a few of my favorites.

Month-by-Month Checklist: 2 Weeks Out

Two Weeks Before:
□ Final apparel fittings
□ Confirm rental attire/fittings
□ Give bridesmaids’/bachelors’ parties

□ Present gifts to wedding party
□ Final confirmation of all professionals and services
□ Pick up marriage license
□ Pack for honeymoon

□ Arrange to have your gown and other attire pressed and delivered to your home or the place of the wedding
□ Make place cards for the reception and/or rehearsal dinner

Photo by: Narrative Image

□ Determine what to do with floral arrangements after reception

Month-by-Month Checklist: 1 Month Out

One Month Before:
□ Select groom’s wedding ring, have it engraved if wanted
□ Arrange for display of wedding gifts

Photo by: Narrative Image
□ Have bridal portrait made
□ Confirm rehearsal dinner plans
□ Arrange for bridemaids’ luncheon
□ Review duties with wedding party

□ Visit ceremony site, check dressing areas
□ Send wedding announcement to newspapers
□ Finalize honeymoon plans and purchases

□ Record invitation responses
□ Finalize preparations for your new home

Mackenzie's Pool Party

We absolutely love planning weddings but we also have so much fun planning private parties, especially when they are for a beautiful little girl who is turning 6. We are planning a fun luau themed pool party to celebrate Mackenzie's big day. The day will be filled with virgin Pina Coladas in coconut cups, a pinata, swimming, luau music, and tropical foods. Here is her inspiration board:

Month-by-Month Checklist: 2 Months Out

Two months out and you are starting to get excited and nervous. Your wedding is going to be wonderful, just follow this guide below once you are two months away from your wedding day.

Two Months Before:
□ Complete final guest list
□ Initial confirmation of all professionals and suppliers
□ Apply for marriage license
□ Select gifts for attendants
□ Plan fittings for attire
□ Register china, silver, and other household gifts
□ Make lodging arrangements for out-of-town attendants and guests
□ Address and Mail invitations □ Reserve wedding night hotel
□ Make arrangements for rehearsal and rehearsal dinner and seating

Photo by: Jen Cody, Egomediaphotography.com

celebrate! Invitations GO GREEN

celebrate!'s invitation line has added some stunning invitations and they are ECO-FRIENDLY for the environmentally conscious bride and groom. Here is a sneak peak of some of my personal favorites. Make sure to check out celebrate! Invitations to see all our new products.