Gainesville Wedding Expo Recap

We had such a great time at the Real Gainesville Expo this past Sunday! We always LOVE, LOVE, LOVE meeting new brides, and their energy is amazing!

Here is our super team before the show started:

We also love hanging out with our favorite vendors! Having a chance to hang out and chat is always nice!

Erinn and Amanda with Kari who was helping out Unique Designs:

Melissa and Amanda from Powers Photography

Erinn and Susan of Powers Photography

Celebrations Catering provided a delicious vendor lunch for all of us, and Susan Powers and I got to take a breather together.

And plus, we think that bigger is better, so making our booth taller was so FUN! We really just had a blast, can't you tell?

*Photos via Celebrations Catering, Jemma Coleman Photography, and Amanda from SWOONOVERIT

Gainesville Wedding Expo Recap

We had such a great time at the Real Gainesville Expo this past Sunday! We always LOVE, LOVE, LOVE meeting new brides, and their energy is amazing!

Here is our super team before the show started:

We also love hanging out with our favorite vendors! Having a chance to hang out and chat is always nice!

Erinn and Amanda with Kari who was helping out Unique Designs:

Melissa and Amanda from Powers Photography

Erinn and Susan of Powers Photography

Celebrations Catering provided a delicious vendor lunch for all of us, and Susan Powers and I got to take a breather together.

And plus, we think that bigger is better, so making our booth taller was so FUN! We really just had a blast, can't you tell?

*Photos via Celebrations Catering, Jemma Coleman Photography, and Amanda from SWOONOVERIT

Designer Preston Bailey

I saw our friend Preston Bailey at a party the other night and he reminded me of a wedding we worked on together which is one of my favorites. It got a lot of press (including in his own book) but here's an eye-popping image that captures the look.

It's at the now-no-more Peter White Studio in the Starret Lehigh Building but the look would work in any clean, white space.

Some Friendly Competition

We always love a little competition here at MasterPiece, especially when it's a husband and wife doing it for charity!



Photography 35 is in the spirit of giving and have created a fun fall competition for anyone who is interested! They have both chosen their favorite charities and are going against each other to see who can raise the most money! Until October 24th, their normal $150 session fee will be changed to a $25 donation to either the Children's Miracle Network or the Children's Home Society.



We're throwing out our support for both Angel and Gregg, but it's up to you to decide who you want to support! Hurry up and don't miss this exciting opportunity to give back to those in need and have a beautiful family portrait taken!

And don't forget that you can track the contest on Photography 35's facebook page!

Some Friendly Competition

We always love a little competition here at MasterPiece, especially when it's a husband and wife doing it for charity!



Photography 35 is in the spirit of giving and have created a fun fall competition for anyone who is interested! They have both chosen their favorite charities and are going against each other to see who can raise the most money! Until October 24th, their normal $150 session fee will be changed to a $25 donation to either the Children's Miracle Network or the Children's Home Society.



We're throwing out our support for both Angel and Gregg, but it's up to you to decide who you want to support! Hurry up and don't miss this exciting opportunity to give back to those in need and have a beautiful family portrait taken!

And don't forget that you can track the contest on Photography 35's facebook page!

Aquamare: A Wedding Library Caribbean Destination

We were recently invited to partner with Aquamare, an amazing property for weddings in Virgin Gorda owned by our friend Guillermo Paz and his partners. I spent a week on property interviewing floral designers, photographers, local coordinators, hair stylists, massage therapists, bakers and coordinators. I was impressed by what a small island of only 3,500 inhabitants can offer. But I was most impressed by this incredibly luxurious and personal trio of villas and their amenities.

We left the trip with a plan to offer turnkey wedding planning coordination for the property, with all the leg-work complete. Stay tuned for our recommended local vendor information, special excursions, customized services and products designed especially for Aquamare.

Aquamare is nestled on the beach, secluded, and private. Each of the 3 villas is 8,000 square-feet, with 5 bedrooms each. 36 guests can be accommodated on property, with up to 50 more in nearby walking distance in adjacent villas.

Each villa has breathtaking views, and large open living room plans, great for group cocktails or dinners.

From this bedroom terrace you can see the totally private and groomed Beach Park. Ceremonies, dinners,cocktails, barbecues and after-parties for up to 100+ fit perfectly. Aquamare has thought of everything -- the beach is equipped with electricity, water, easy service access and is ready for a tent if the weather requires one. Here's a long shot of the beach park.
A view to Villa I from Villa III.

Here's an overview of the villas' layout.
Town & Country got a sneak peek at the property -- you can read about their thoughts on Aquamare as a destination venue in the current Town & Country Weddings: Fall/Winter 2009.

A PJ Party!

We have so much fun at MasterPiece Weddings. And I mean that! And after a hard week, I decided that even though we had client appointments, we should have a PJ party at the office. Our clients were asked to wear their PJs to their appointments (and they did!) and we worked as usual, but in comfort (and style... well, a style of of own). 



So when Stewart from Powers Photography found out we were having a Pajama Party he ran over with a camera.... 



You are invited to the MasterPiece Weddings Pajama Party!

First, we decided to try to get some work done... don't we look serious!

 Wouldn't you like to hire Ninja Wedding Planners? Or maybe that's Kung Fu?

Fierce Right!?!?!

We never miss the opportunity to have a few laughs, so the funny faces started to make their appearance:

Watch out, the MasterPiece girls are wild and crazy pillow fighters!

And then sometimes, PJ Parties take a turn and get a little out of control...

We had so much fun and loved taking a break from real life clothes and getting to work in something comfy.



So, next time we throw a party, we better see you there! Thanks Stewart for taking such awesome pictures!

A PJ Party!

We have so much fun at MasterPiece Weddings. And I mean that! And after a hard week, I decided that even though we had client appointments, we should have a PJ party at the office. Our clients were asked to wear their PJs to their appointments (and they did!) and we worked as usual, but in comfort (and style... well, a style of of own). 



So when Stewart from Powers Photography found out we were having a Pajama Party he ran over with a camera.... 



You are invited to the MasterPiece Weddings Pajama Party!

First, we decided to try to get some work done... don't we look serious!

 Wouldn't you like to hire Ninja Wedding Planners? Or maybe that's Kung Fu?

Fierce Right!?!?!

We never miss the opportunity to have a few laughs, so the funny faces started to make their appearance:

Watch out, the MasterPiece girls are wild and crazy pillow fighters!

And then sometimes, PJ Parties take a turn and get a little out of control...

We had so much fun and loved taking a break from real life clothes and getting to work in something comfy.



So, next time we throw a party, we better see you there! Thanks Stewart for taking such awesome pictures!

Friday Inspiration

Happy Friday! Today we are sending some inspiration your way with our intern Melissa's very first inspiration board! We just love the blues and browns with the natural details. What do you think?

(chocolates)(brides and bridesmaids)(napkins)(table bamboo decorations)(invitations)(tree centerpiece)(shoes)(boutonniere)

Friday Inspiration

Happy Friday! Today we are sending some inspiration your way with our intern Melissa's very first inspiration board! We just love the blues and browns with the natural details. What do you think?

(chocolates)(brides and bridesmaids)(napkins)(table bamboo decorations)(invitations)(tree centerpiece)(shoes)(boutonniere)