Back to Blogging

It’s been a minute, but not really. It’s actually been four years since I sat down to write my thoughts for this platform. To be honest, I’ve been hesitant to return out of fear that I might sound irrelevant. That my words no longer had true meaning or a place in what has become our reality post pandemic.

Between watching the world go dark, welcoming our second Padawan, overcoming challenges personally and professionally, and opening myself to new streams of work - I feel, in a way, transformed. I’m not the same person who wrote this blog and I embrace the change. Writing has always been a way to release feelings, provide knowledge, and celebrate special moments that I didn’t want passing by.

Needless to say, this post is my announcement that I’m back to blogging.

While I don’t pretend to commit myself to turning out a post every day, week, or month for that matter - it is something I feel is important not just for SEO purposes but also for my own journey in this business. Only One Mark is stretching and growing in ways I never thought it would. Blogging is one opportunity to watch that growth.

From here on out, I invite you to join me as I recap the last 4 years. Countless styled wedding shoots, personal and professional milestones, and of course many fabulous weddings and events that I’ve made memorable details for.

Tropical Modern Holiday Inspired Wedding at the Historic Walton House

After an amazing styled wedding shoot that practically went viral (click here to see more), some of the vendors including Monica from Events with a Promise and Angie from Angie Lilian & Co reached out to me to ask if I would partake in another stylized wedding shoot. Of course, my answer was “Yes”. In less than a week, we all gathered together at the Historic Walton House to capture everyone’s beautifully crafted details.

Keeping it simple, I incorporated the blooms from the groom’s boutinniere and the bride’s bouquet into the invitation suite. A graphic floral envelope liner was added to the blue euro flap envelope to surprise guests with a fun pop of color. The gold trim added a nice touch to both the invitation card and rsvp card, not to mention the floral belly band as well as the matching red rsvp envelope.

Another fun detail to add in was a wax seal with my logo on it. More than anything, I’ve been wanting to include something branded into suite shots without it being super intrusive like a digitally added logo. I’m kinda in love.

Another fun detail created for the shoot was pearlized ornaments with each guest’s first name written on them.

Vendors

Venue: The Curtiss Mansion

Planner + Event Design - Events with a Promise

Photographer: Angie Lilian & Co.

Videography: Modern Love Productions

Florals: Sugar Collections

Specialty Rentals: Rumbas Event Rentas

Tableware: A Table of Love

Bridal Attire: Brides of Florida + Dora Sasu

Groom Attire: The Lapel Project by My Groom’s Room

Hair & MUA: ENV Makeup

Stationery: Only One Mark 😘 💌 

Cake: T'antay Miami

Models: Lizandra + Yasaph

Rose Gold Modern Boho Styled Wedding at Rich Hippie House

After having worked another fab photoshoot with Liz from Mi Vintage Rentals (click here to swoon), I was ecstatic when she contacted me for this more modern take on the bohemian styled wedding. Here was the kicker - she wanted it all the scream “Rose Gold”. So needless to say I got to work on creating a simple, clean design with #alltherosegold I could muster.

While I couldn’t attend this styled shoot, the Cardonas did an amazing job putting together the flat lay of the entire invitation suite. I honestly couldn’t have asked for better shots. Funny Story: It was only until after a few months that I realized that the rsvp card was set for a wrong date. Why am I telling you this? Because this is what happens on lack of sleep and I don’t want anyone making the same mistake. One of those moments that will forever be cemented into history. LoL

Continuing with the handmade paper and spot calligraphy, I created some place cards with a gradated painted detail on one edge of the place card.

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Vendors

Venue: Rich Hippie House

Photographer: The Cardonas

Florals: Miami Centerpieces

Floral Wholesaler: Jet Fresh Flowers

Concept + Specialty Rentals: Mi Vintage

Bridal Attire: Brides of Florida

Groom Attire: Asos + Express

Hair & MUA: A Touch of Beauty by Lily

Stationery: Only One Mark 😘 💌 

Cake: Earth and Sugar

Models: Adi + Jesus

Pop the Rosé!!

This unique styled wedding has been featured:

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Romantic Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Wedding at The Curtiss Mansion

There have been moments where I’ve had to pinch myself to make sure the moment is real. Getting the text from Monica from Events With A Promise about this shoot was one of them.

As you may know, Halloween weddings sometimes get a bad wrap for being too “themed” and stereotypically only consist of the colors Black and Orange. This was not the case for this photoshoot. While dark colors were a must, shimmery accents and white pumpkins made this styled wedding a ghoulish delight.

When it came to designing the invitation suite and menus, I wanted to make sure that it was not only elegant but it somehow tied in perfectly with the eerie, whimsical impression the film The Nightmare Before Christmas is known for. Adding in lyrical language and painting a purplish haze throughout the suite tied in some of the elements we all love from Tim Burton’s films.

And one of my favorite details is the fact that the couple has decided to invite Mr. Unlucky to their wedding (which in hindsight may have a horrifying result). It makes the inner fan girl in me flip.

The Blood Red Scarlet wax seal on the menus provided the perfect pop of color amongst all the dark elements found at the reception.

Click the video below to see what Modern Love Productions captured!

The best part about this shoot was something I found out about afterwards. The couple who modeled for our shoot, Kelvin and Genesis, have been married for over 10 years and have four children. Their youngest has Dravet Syndrome, a life-threatening epilepsy condition, which has left Kelvin as sole caretaker and Genesis a full-time working mama and student. This shoot was an opportunity for life to hit a pause button to enjoy each other as a couple.

I am so glad something like this was able to give so much joy back into this couple’s marriage. And I mean, if you click the buttons below, you’ll be able to see how many amazing photos they’ll have to try to choose from.

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Vendors

Venue: The Curtiss Mansion

Planner + Event Design - Events with a Promise

Photographer: Angie Lilian & Co.

Videography: Modern Love Productions

Florals: Bride Candy

Specialty Rentals: Rumbas Event Rentas

Tableware: A Table of Love

Bridal Attire: Brides of Florida

Groom Attire: The Lapel Project by My Groom’s Room

Hair & MUA: ENV Makeup

Stationery: Only One Mark 😘 💌 

Cake: T'antay Miami

Models: Genesis and Kelvin

Pop the Witch’s Brew!!

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