On Cloud Carbonnell - A Thalatta Estate Wedding

I met Stephanie and Christopher at a bridal show held at Thalatta Estate. If you ask me what we spoke about that day, I'll be honest and say I don't remember. I just remember pulling out their entry as the runner up of our raffle from the show and the rest was history. 

Upon meeting with Steph, she had a bunch of awesome ideas and already knew exactly what she wanted her Day of Paper Goods to look like. We worked together to come up with some modern, cute ideas that would highlight her rustic theming and use of the colors Coral and Teal.

Needless to say we were ecstatic to find out that Steph and Chris' wedding was featured on the wedding site, Zola. Click here to see the full feature.

Venue - Thalatta Estate

Stationery - Only One Mark, Inc.

Photographer - Dipp Photography

Wedding Coordinator - Cely's Events

Makeup - Makeup by Jenny Fro

Hair - Styles for Miles Inc

Bridal Gown - Brides of Florida

How I didn't follow my own advice

So if you recall a few months ago, I wrote a post with some sound advice about using Pinterest as a tool to record ideas for your special event. How easily it was to get lost in the vast amount of pins and details that are just perfect, followed by the overwhelming feeling at how much each of those "ideas" truly cost.

Well....

Ugh...yes. I admit it. I totally gushed over gorgeous and smart pins that promised not only functionality in my new home, but the DIY (Do It Yourself) way to get 'er done. But as I followed each pin to it's source, I slowly realized I hadn't followed my own advice to my clients.

I will admit that the one thing falling through the Pinterest Rabbit Hole did was at least gather my thoughts on what I wanted our special space to look like. I was encouraged with some pins that proved my ideas weren't as crazy as I thought.

What was the last thing you obsessed about on Pinterest? Please let me know...I can't be alone. ;)

Anilos Wedding - An Estancia Culinaria Wedding

Anicia's wedding sounded like an absolute dream when she contacted me a short time before her wedding date. She was still in need of some day of items (cards for a seating chart and menus for each guest) and to create a design that matched some of the already pinned down details. Needless to say, I think our items definitely coordinated nicely with the rest of her theming. 

Take a look at some of the details from Anicia's big day. :)

We were happy to find out that this special wedding was featured on the wedding site, Borrowed and Blue. Click here to see the full feature.

Venue - Estancia Culinaria

Stationery (Menus & Seating Chart) - Only One Mark, Inc.

Photographer - Manolo Doreste

Wedding Coordinators - Maidilyn Falcon & Cristina Hevia

Makeup - Midely Chavez of PeaceLoveLashes

Hair - Wilo Vazquez & Julie Flaquer

Bridal Gown - Rene Ruiz

Furniture Rentals - The Salvage Snob & A Touch of Elegance Party Rental

Tent Rental - Sperry Tents

Monogram Design - Diana K. Arauz-Losada

It's Official ;)

There are big moments in life were you find yourself constantly pinching yourself, asking "Is this really real?". Whether it be landing your dream job, finding your penguin, or finally getting to check off an item off of your bucket list; it's such an awesome feeling to finally be able to say, "I'm here". 

I've been pretty quiet lately. Not too many posts throughout the social media universe; absolutely no blog posts. It wasn't for a lack of business or news; there was just something bigger going on. :)

As you are reading this blog, I would like to formally announce on behalf of both Gus and I that it's official. ;)

Photo taken by the fabulous Kristy & Vic Photography

That's right! Gus and I have purchased our first home. :D

We've already received many "Congratulations!" and "Welcome to the Mortgage Club" from loved ones and close friends. We've even been jokingly (maybe not jokingly) told that the bank owns us now. But honestly we couldn't be happier!! We've been taking time to get the house ready before our big move. Applying fresh coats of paint, getting rid of the rug (YAY TO LESS ALLERGIES), and taking the time to add our own little touches to the place we are so excited to call "HOME". 

As you read this, we will be moving and saying goodbye to the small apartment that we moved into five years ago at the beginning of our marriage. Those walls could tell so many happy, sad, and all around wonderful stories. I think I speak for both Gus and I when I say that we are excited to close this (apartment living) chapter and begin a new one here in our house (still feels weird saying it...remember the pinching yourself thing I mentioned earlier...kinda doing that right now). 

Thanks for keeping tapped in with us and I can't wait to share all the goodies and photos I've been piling up in the mean time.