My wedding yesterday had a groomsmen get very ill the night after the rehearsal so he called the groom in the morning and told him that he couldn’t be in the wedding, but he said don’t worry, I will have my twin step in for me!!  Nobody was the wiser, tux fit perfectly of course as well!!!  Gotta love having a twin at times like these.  I wish I could have a backup for every wedding, just in case!  ;-)

Happy planning!!

Dawn

An Afternoon in the Park-a Highlight Reel from Matt Pine of Lifetime on Vimeo

And, check out this chandelier from Camargo!!  It was HUGE and was one of the first times it was ever used.  So glad they chose it.  Just set their decor apart!

It is always nice to have a couple relaxing places for your guests!

Thank you for letting us be a part of your amazing day Abbey and Johnny!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0

If you didn’t catch it, you can find us in two articles of Cincinnati Wedding Magazine this summer, along with a wonderful spread for a feature wedding that took place at Greenacres in Indian Hill.  You can see more about it on this blog entry The first of many wedding photos to come!!!  

I have to say, one of my favorite wedding locations coming up this fall is at a place called the Richwood Plantation  check it out for a sneak peak.  I am so excited, and I just adore the family/couple that we are working with!  She is really going for a shabby chic look, and believe it or not, I haven’t had a chance to do too many of those, so it should be really fun!  I love the variety that our work allows us to dabble in.  Being a wedding planner is a lot of hard work, but the end result is so rewarding!!  I hope to have some pictures from our early summer weddings, so stay tuned.  

Happy Planning,

Dawn

Then you would see this…  love this orange and green theme!  So cheery!

However, please do not always expect the cool lighting.  Thank you to Goodwin Lighting for helping us out with the party though!!!  Below you see my space that is housing the wonderful food in the picture.

And now enjoy some pics from the party!!  What a great turn out.  We are so honored that so many of our peers in the wedding industry wanted to come out and support us…. well, and to have a great time too of course!!  ;-)  Thanks for stopping by!

And last but not least, me and my sutdio mates… 

Steve, me, Tine and Tim!  Love you guys!!!

From the pink and green letters on the doors at the church, to the amazing “hidden” spot to take photos at an old historic church, to the locket that belonged to the brides grandmother around her bouquet, to the tree that held the apple shaped escort cards at the reception, along with the votive holders that were made out of hollowed out apples, to the table numbers that were formed like apples, to the pedicabs that gave rides along the river, to the “rock the reception” dance from the bride and groom, and of course the apple-tini and it just goes on and on.  This couple wanted a fun, unique wedding and they got it!  I had so  many other photos I wanted to share, but I think I was getting a little out of control!!  Enjoy the photos and ideas and thank you to Sandra Reed Photography (Tracy the photographer that day) for the amazing photos!!!

Mallorca, Spain

A 45-minute flight south of Barcelona, Mallorca (also spelled Majorca) is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands. Although you can drive around the island in 3 - 4 hours, it is incredibly diverse, offering the best of Spain in one small place. Mallorca is perfect for 4 - 5 days of relaxation at the beginning of a longer trip, but is also suitable for a week or two on its own.

Setting: The stunning Serra de Tramuntana rises from the ocean to a series of gorgeous peaks in the west, while the center of the island is more pastoral, featuring rolling hills, pretty farms, and a variety of towns with plenty of old-world charm. The east offers many seaside coves, inlets and fishing villages. The south is home to some of the best and most perennially popular beaches. Around the island expect lovely and dramatic coastal scenery.

Activities: Experience urban attractions in the capital of Palma, with museums, historical sights, trendy restaurants, and hot nightlife. Sailing is another pastime – stroll past the super-yachts in the main marina, or charter one for a day. Art lovers enjoy Deià, a charming town in the northwest, with local galleries and artists at work. Foodies will appreciate Mallorca’s many restaurants, and its focus on locally grown ingredients. Visit a vineyard, catch some rays at one of the many beaches, go for an extended bike ride, hike in a nature preserve. Try sea kayaking, golf, or tennis – after all, this is the home of Rafael Nadal!

Lodging: Mallorca offers a wide range, including inns, cliff-side boutique hotels, chic design hotels, hill-side villas, large golf resorts and many, many beach resorts and hotels. In general, however, the top caliber hotels tend to be located off the beach.

Logistics: From the US, it’s easy to fly to Madrid, Barcelona, London or Frankfurt, and then take a short connecting flight. Once on Mallorca, a rental car is recommended given the relative lack of public transportation.

When: Mallorca is at its best in the summer, with warm temperatures and sunny skies, although July and August are considered high season when the island can get crowded. May, June and September are ideal with fewer visitors and pleasant weather.

*** information supplied by Moonrings, The Honeymoon Insider