CATCHING UP ON ALL THE THINGS

As I sit here in our little studio answering emails and finishing up for the day, I just felt the need to jump on here and, I guess, give you a life update. Looking back, it has been a bit since I've done so. Like, let's talk about how I haven't really written up a personal post since JULY of Last Year!!

😅 Yup....

Well, since then, we participated in two bridal shows at the Thalatta Estate & The Rusty Pelican. There were so many wonderful folks to meet and other wedding vendors too. We got to sort of cozy into our house (although Rome is still being built, people, make no mistake) and got to celebrate a milestone both in our age and our marriage. That's right, Gus and I both turned 30 and celebrated 5 amazing years together as husband and wife. We were so excited about this we made a last minute decision to fly out to Las Vegas and enjoy some time in the city of many Elvis impersonators. We also decided to capture the moment with the help of Sonju Photography. You can check out the full momentous, Star Wars filled day here. After the holidays, we stepped up our game and helped put together two workshops for entrepreneurs/creatives through our Miami Chapter of Tuesdays Together. Ooh, and also participated in a great little chat with some fellow wedding vendors over at Brides of Florida. There was a huge step taken towards serving at our church on both our ends. Gus is now volunteering with security (#fearthebeard) and I'm singing with our band. 

I really gave you the cliff notes version of the past few months, but that's it in a nutshell. God is good all the time, people. Whether you believe in Him or think He's just a fairy tale character from days of old. There have been so many opportunities and blessings that I've seen happen in these past months (not just with Gus and I). There is no way we could have planned any of it and it turned out as perfectly as it has. 

Proof you say? Is it photos you want? Even if you don't, I'll share a small gallery down below with some of our favorite shots from this past season.

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Tropical Garden Romance Styled Shoot

There are always amazing opportunities out there that one just can't say no to. This is how I felt about the Styled Shoot proposed by Priscilla from Events by Priscilla and Erica from Erica Melissa (we've talked about her before...I know you remember). Anywho, it turns out the fabulosity fo the shoot could not be contained and.... WE GOT FEATURED!!

My heart just may burst. Ok, so make sure to click the link below and check out the full feature.

Venue - Samsura Miami | Melanie Events Design

Photography - Erica Melissa

Planning & Design - Events by Priscilla

Floral Design - A Lavish Moment Event Design

Rentals - SLE Vintage and More

Paper Goods & Calligraphy - Only One Mark, Inc. (US!! 😍)

Hair & Makeup - Visions by Daili

Dress - La Vie En Blanc

Suit - My Grooms Room

Cake - Love of Sweets

Bridal Accessories - Champagne and Grit

Models - Laren Bates & Jose Guillermo Rivas

Romantic Oceanside Bistro Engagement

If there is one thing in this world that I am thankful for it is friends who offer opportunities to help us grow. Our friend, Erica of Erica Melissa has an imaginative mind and an awesome eye for detail. She also has a serving heart and kind words that will make even the most reluctant flower bloom.

I am privileged and honored that she requested our help with her most recent engagement shoot. This sweet couple's engagement story and the bride's love for adventure was the true inspiration for this shoot. Click the link below for the full story. :D

Photography - Erica Melissa

Cinematography- Elite Media Concepts

Venue: Black Point Marina

Furniture Rental: SLE Vintage & More

Florals: A Lavish Moment Event Design

Calligraphy: Only One Mark Inc. (Us!!)

Desserts: Le Macaron

Styled Wedding Shoot - Be Our Guest

There is definitely a ton of anticipation building around the release of the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast. It's not hard to be apart of the hype. I include myself in the bubble of fans that are waiting for their childhood memories come to life on the big screen. Although it won't be exactly like the original animated feature (which as a fan I am mentally preparing for lol), it has still been fun to see Disney remake some of our nostalgic favorites.

It's no secret that I'm a huge Disney fan. So much so that it was almost like a match made in Heaven when I was asked to partake in a styled shoot based on the upcoming version of this classic tale. Although the shoot was unfortunately canceled, Clare from Clare Murray Photography was kind enough to take some shots of the work we and Lilly at The Starfish Cottage created for the shoot. 

So in the words of Lumiere, 'it is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure" that I welcome you to Be Our Guest as I proudly present the photos.

Following the advice of the enchanted objects, I asked about the grey stuff. This, of course, was their reply.

Our invitation suite not only gives the rich, story book feeling, but keeps an artful eye with our own depiction of Beast's Castle. A MAJOR shoutout is in order for Yasmin from Maison Francis Design Co. for translating and giving us the invitation text in French.

Because who could forget the ending to the prologue...

The details on this gorgeous cake by Lilly at The Starfish Castle are to die for. 

Photography - Clare Murray Photography

Stationery - Only One Mark, Inc.

Cake - The Starfish Cottage