Oh!!!! It was a Beautiful Wedding for Ashley and Thomas

We have been at so many venues over the years and it is a pleasure to work with a new one. This was a our second time at BayLaurel in Micanopy. The owners are such a pleasure to work with as a planner it brings us such joy when a venue takes care of what they have and are prideful in what they do. Thank you owners of BayLaurel.
Sit back and enjoy some special details from Ashley and Thomas's Wedding there. Ashley had such a passion to have a fun filled wedding, that had a touch of country but with a flair for bright colors. Somewhat a tropical feel with their colors.
We had Party Time Rentals take care of all of our needs for rentals. It took them days to set up for we had so much to have brought in. They even did the trees for the centerpieces.
As you look through the pictures you will notice Christine from Dove Photography has an eye for detail and fun with our couple, wedding party and guests. This was my first experience working with her. Ashley met Christine at another friend's wedding and knew then she had to have her do her wedding.
Wait!!! I almost forgot...not really. If you are every looking for a great country meal that doesn't look like BBQ Celebrations is the caterer for you. We had BBQ smokies, Meatballs, Pulled Pork Shoulder, Turkey with two different rubs, cucumber and tomato salad, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, baked beans, and mac 'n cheese.
So sit back and enjoy their wedding.

That's a cupcake tower. These are the biggest cupcakes I have ever had a wedding. I was shocked by how big they were...they were good. A very dear friend of Thomas's family made them as a gift for them.

To keep the party going we had Darren and Rodney from Jay's Entertainment to keep the floor full the whole night. They even took the 'tick' joke lightly to make sure all the guests check themselves when they got home. Of course, they were able to put some music on to make us remember it.

After the wedding they were able to slip away and have some quiet time alone with out their guests around. Christine from Dove Photography was able to capture some stunning shots of them.

After years of dating they have finally tied the knot. We all were in celebration.

Isn't he the cutest Ring Bearer of all times. He was a proud ring bearer to be able to bring down Ashley and Thomas's daughter down the aisle. Look at him go.

What a Groom's cake not only is it edible but drinkable (is that even a word?). This cake has some history with us. Jessica actually had to put this cake back together after doing 'surgery' on it for 30 minutes. Doesn't it look wonderful?

I just love it!!!
What a way to start things off when you come into the wedding site.

Ashley had always dreamed of having a great wedding filled with lots of Gerber Daisies. She l

How beautiful...as they rest in each other's arms...

Thanks to all of our wonderful vendors for making this a great wedding.

~Angela

Farewell to our Wonderful Interns

Thank you so much.....Our Interns for Fall Semester...
I want to wish all of our interns the very best for future. We have loved working with all of them and they have done a wonderful job working with our clients and our events. May you all have the best life ever. ~Blessings, Angela

Stefanie and Derek's Wedding Affair

We just did our first Brazilian Wedding. Stefanie and Derek Humphrey got married at The Family Church here in Gainesville with their reception at the Thomas Center. The Thomas Center was the perfect setting for their Vintage Wedding Affair Reception. We had a caricature person there to do caricatures for favors for all of their guests. The food was homemade Brazilian desserts and mini appetizers for their guests...but wait you haven't seen the cake yet. The cake was OUTSTANDING. Ms. Debbie Sugar Art did a TOTALLY AWESOME, OVER THE TOP, WAY OUT THERE cake. It was a bride's dream come true. Stefanie was so thrilled when she got to see the cake she was speechless. And if you know Stefanie that is hard to come by. She was in 'awe' that Ms. Debbie did every last DETAIL she wanted. (This picture is still to come. I will post it immediately once I receive it.)

We were privilege to work with a new photographer to us that traveled from Jacksonville. She just meshed right into Stefanie's family. You would have thought they were family. It was so nice to see them work so well together. Darice Michelle photographer was the trooper when she got in the limo after the ceremony and dared to go with them to the reception. As you will see she got some pretty terrific shots. You might want to check out her web site for other pictures http://www.daricemichelle.net/.

Their Unity Candle ceremony

The limo ride after the ceremony

Right after they got married

Beforehand shots at Thomas Center

Beforehand shots getting Stefanie dressed

Just pain STUNNING

Her bouquet made by The Plant Shoppe

Father of the Bride and Stefanie as they come down the aisle.

Wait for more pictures to come.

~Join us for the next time we shall share more memories of our first Brazilian Wedding.

Angela

Delia and Chris's engagement pictures

It isn't all the time you get to find a couple so into each other. Well...this is them. Chris and Delia are so special. These pictures speak for themselves.
Check out the pictures by Rob Witzel done on a freezing Sunday morning around campus.
BTW, They have a great proposal story. Just know that it has to do with 'Word Puzzles'. Chris went way out to make it unique for Delia. Can't wait to see what he is going to do for the wedding.

How cool are their shadows...

Isn't that cute...a heart

Peek a boo

You can see Delia's expressions. This is so her. I just love her expressions.

Chris and Delia you look great together. The pictures are wonderful. I wish I was there. It looks like you had a lot of fun.

~Blessings to all, Angela

Ashley and Flint

What can I say about theses two and their wedding? Wow is only word that comes to mind...there were so many intricate details in this wedding that were so personal to Ashley in Flint it was crazy. Everything from the monogram on the welcoming wreaths to the the individual pictures of Ashley and Flint all over Gainesville that they used to name their tables - screamed their sense of style and taste. There wasn't a more perfect location for this "pink" wedding than lovely Golden Ocala. They held their ceremony in the beautiful garden area - which was full of magenta bougainvillea plants -and walked the aisle to the beautiful sounds of Azalea Strings. No wedding is complete without the decor of Unforgettable Events, and believe me - this is not one we will be forgettaing anytime soon! The rerception followed with music from Solutions Entertainment and a beautiful cake made by Chef Albert right there at Golden Ocala. A special thanks to Caroline Johnson for not only the photgraphy at this event, but she also created majority of the stationary including the invitation, place card, and program designs. Ashley and Flint were such a great couple - I am sure everyone who worked this event can agree to that! We had such a great time being part of this wedding and I hope to see this one in The Knot magazine soon!

Martina and Ryan's Wedding

You haven't seen nothing yet. We had the most fun at Martina and Ryan's wedding in October. Their wedding ceremony and reception was Plantation Hall at Haile inside the Haile Village Center. We took so over the 'Square' area with their ceremony 'On the Square' and then the cocktail hour under the trees and then the reception in Plantation Hall with a tent brought in for all our guests so the reception hall was left for our food from Celebrations and Music from Jay's Entertainment. The food was outstanding and delicious and fit the theme of the wedding perfectly. A reception is never complete without so much so we were dancing under the watchful eyes of Jay's Entertainment, Darren and Rodney. They know how to keep the party going.

No party can happen without some fun photographers that really like to party so here we go with K-Gallery's pictures. Matt and Krystal you really out did yourself. You 'Rocked' with some amazing pictures.

So to match Martina's style and personality we were blessed to have all the flowers done by The Plant Shoppe. Betsy did a spectular job on her flowers with all those unique fun and different. If you are ever in need of something off the wall you need to talk with Betsy.

True Beauty!
So just for some more fun with the wedding party we went to Sharab's downtown for some drinks and great shots.

Just a 'Little Sexy Bride'

Some wonderful pictures before they met all the rest of their wedding party

Their first time meeting each other. I love when we do this before a wedding. It makes it so much easier on all. You are able to have time together without anyone watching, except some cameras, but you have to have those memories captured.

We highly encourage you to exchange a personal card and/or gift if you are open to it. Ryan surprised Martina with his grandmothers diamond in a unique setting. It was just as stunning as Martina.

WOW!!! Vivacious Bride

Sweetheart Table with some beautiful accessories. We provided the linens. Aren't they gorgeous.

Look at the lovely couple
Just a little something from Martina to Ryan

Finally to the evening was a cake by Danette Drageset.

Until we dance again...we shall have beautiful memories of your wedding day.

~Angela and the A`vie Ladies

Its that time again!

Calling all Brides-to be!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Gainesville's REAL Wedding Expo
12:00-5:00 PM. Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Don't miss a Gainesville TRADITION. Plan your wedding in a day! Twice a year, the best local wedding related vendors gather in ONE PLACE to help you create the wedding of your dreams! Visit them all, and then take a break to see the NEWEST 2009 Wedding Fashions in a fun-filled RUNWAY fashion show by Jay's Bridal.

Theater doors open at 1:30 pm.
Fashion show at 2:00 pm.
Prize drawings at 4:00 PM.

Sample catered delights, visualize yourself in a limousine, talk with professional wedding photographers and videographers, taste yummy wedding cakes, check out area florists, DJ's, party and tent rentals, reception sites, wedding consultants and more!

Tickets are $10.00;children under 12, $5.00;infants under 2, free.

For more information visit Jays Bridal!