Elizandra and Courtney's Vizcaya Engagement

Hand and hand... pure romance.

SO excited for the October wedding of Elizandra and Courtney! If these pictures are any indication of what's to come, we are sure the days will be filled with love, beauty, and magic. 

Captured by Art Photo Soul at the gorgeous Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Love and Celebrations! ~ LLE

Alexandra and Amos are Engaged!

It's February and LOVE is definitely in the air....

No other words needed.

Captured by Leonardo Volturo at the beautiful Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.
Love and Celebrations! ~ LLE

What's the Deal with Bridesmaids?

What is the deal with bridesmaids?  How many should you have?  What’s the difference between a maid of honor and matron of honor?  What if I want a man as my honor attendant?  We are here to answer all of your questions and give you a little history lesson on bridal attendants.  

The tradition of having bridesmaids started in Ancient Rome.  They were said to be highly honored wedding guests. Their jobs were to protect the bride.  They dressed the same as the bride to confuse the evil forces.  There were always ten bridesmaids and ten groomsmen, simply because ten witnesses were required at ancient Roman weddings.  The tradition eventually faded away.  

These days, brides can have any amount bridesmaids as she wants, whether that is 1 or 10. One of the biggest decisions a bride makes is to decide who will be your maid and/or matron of honor for your wedding.  The difference?  A Maid of Honor  is not married. A Matron of Honor is married.  It is also perfectly acceptable not to have either.  Is your best friend a man?  Then have him be your Man of Honor.

The most important thing is to be surrounded with the people who matter most to you on your special day.  They are there to support you, whether that is fixing the train on your dress, or giving you a hug when you need one.  Think about this: If someone tends to make it ALL about them, tread lightly.  If you have to second guess their participation, then that may give you your answer. 

Most of all, be beautiful and HAVE FUN! 

Photo Credits of our Lovely Brides:

Dolce Photo

Heather Funk

Elaine Paladino

Rubber Boots Photography

Love and Celebrations ~ LLE

GO BIG or GO HOME!

Jackie and her wedding guests were totally shocked when her groom surprised her with this guy at their Spring Miami Wedding! This 10' LED Robot brought an exciting element to this reception's Hora Loca that nobody will forget anytime soon! Nathan also surprised Jackie with props like no other! Including light up custom glow batons, custom pinhole sunglasses, and  two custom 36" x 48" BIG FACE signs in the shape of their heads! They were too much fun!  Since then we have had clients ask us where to get these BIG FACES. And we've finally found a company that we LOVE!  BIG Face Signs from CrowdSigns. Add a fun element to your wedding reception! 

They also sell these cute frames! How fun would these be added to your photo booth? After all, if you're going to throw a party for your friends and family, GO BIG or GO HOME! 

Photos & More Info via CrowdSigns      Love and Celebrations! ~ LLE

Hiring A Wedding Planner? Keep Reading!

So you’ve found that one person in the world who knows you better than anyone else, supports you in all you do, and you’re ready to commit to one another forever? YESSSS! Oh boy! Now reality sets in. You have know idea how to plan a wedding! You've only ever been to two weddings a few years ago. And oh gosh the day of~ You're trying to figure out how you will get hair and makeup done while checking in your vendors! Yikes! Now your thinking you need a wedding planner to assist you in making wedding related decisions and executing the day of. Right??

Most couples who hire a Wedding Planner trust their chosen wedding expert to the fullest extent. Most couples have never planned a wedding before or their knowledge is limited to what they've seen on tv or at a relative or friend's wedding. So couple's hire wedding planners to guide them through the intricate process and to help them plan and execute the wedding that they have imagined.

Now on another note, some couples hire a wedding planner to advise them during the planning process, yet weirdly enough, the couples become selective as to when they actually trust their chosen planner’s judgement. (Insert BIG-EYED emoji.) Whether it’s selecting vendors, creating the floor plan, or understanding rules of etiquette, some couples would rather do things their way (or the way of an aunt that was married 20 years ago) instead of listening and (more importantly) trusting the wedding planner's professional advice. 

Some would say, it’s their day right? What they want, and how they want it, is how it should be right??  Well... If you hire a professional wedding vendor, whether planner, dj, florist or caterer: TRUST the advice they give you. Unless of course they give you solid validation on why you shouldn't. If you’re not going to trust/listen to a wedding professional’s advice, what was the point of hiring them in the first place? You hired them for their expertise, now trust your decision. 

Happy Planning!

LLE

Needed: Candid Wedding Advice

If you haven't already, you have to sign-up for wedding planning tips from the super fab Lauren Grove over at the Every Last Detail blog. We have always loved the candid advice she gives to the newly engaged.  We loved Lauren even more after she invited us to join The V List. The V List is an exclusive group of "vetted and verified" wedding vendors hand picked and approved by Lauren. Click the link below the box to view one of our favorite blog posts from the Every Last Detail Blog!

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Married in Miami ~ Teaira and Khalid

Happy Friday! 

Here is the first wedding from our #LLEFall14 Portfolio. We are so excited to finally share the GORGEOUS August wedding of Teaira & Khalid captured by Gloria Ruth Photography.

Teaira and Khalid planned their beautiful Miami Destination Wedding from St. Louis. When they contacted us they needed assistance choosing their entire vendor team, as well as venue. Needless to say, the day was not only gorgeous but memorable!

Teaira and Khalid chose the unique Douglas Entrance in Coral Gables to host their wedding.

 

The cake, by Filled and Frosted, was exquisite.

 

Florals by Flowers by Carol were perfection.

Guests were treated to a single rose and a favor of Teaira and Khalid's favorite cookies.

Congratulations Teaira and Khalid! The BEST is yet to come!

Love and Celebrations! ~ LLE

Vendor Team

Photography: Gloria Ruth

Videography: Dolce Wedding Films

Catering: A Fancy Fiesta

Flowers: Flowers by Carol

DJ: Ubis Music Production

Cake: Filled and Frosted

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Love and Celebrations! ~ LLE

Married at The Sundy House!

What do you get when you mix 

a beautiful, lush garden oasis and a super adorable fun-loving couple?

You get the beautiful wedding of Jeanette and Andre! 

Captured by Chris Kruger Photography

The first time we met Jeanette, we knew she was an amazing girl. She's the type of girl that makes you feel like you've been friends forever. Her smile is absolutely infectious!

We worked with Jeanette to keep all the elements of the Sundy House gardens and greenery to the tablescape. Ivory and mossy greens with touches of purple = Pure Romance! 

The pictures below, say it all! This is what every couple should experience on their wedding day!

Love, Laughs, and Dancing!

Special thanks to an absolutely amazing team of vendors!

Chris Kruger

DJ Hurricane Rey

Love the Blooms

Cakes by Ruthie

Sundy House

Love and Celebrations! ~ LLE