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Kenneth Pool and Amsale Dress on the Big Screen

I am usually quite a sucker for a wedding film, and was even invited to a private sneak peek screening of When in Rome last night. Alas, my schedule was overly committed to, ugh, work. So I can report only the facts.
Our dresses are in the movie!! There are two styles featured: Kristen Bell wears an amazing jersey number and you can also see a favorite of mine in the film. A Kenneth Pool "Ava" gown and Amsale's "Tyler" gown were also scene stealers.

Style Me Pretty's Review of the Wedding Party...

We couldn't love that Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty more. BUT, then she wrote this glowing recap of the Wedding Party, Palm Beach and guess what? I do love her more!!
We can't wait to see her again on February 20 at the Wedding Party, NYC!
OMG, I just realized she has a cache of postings on the Wedding Party here, here, and here, too!

Face Lift!

For a while now I've been debating on re-branding MasterPiece Weddings. Not changing my company's name or doing anything crazy like that. I like the name - but modern'ing up my logo. Just so you think, hmph, something's different, but I can't put my finger on it...



I think over time I realized who I was and not who I thought everyone wanted me to be. Almost 16 years ago now, I created MasterPiece Weddings. It was always to help brides create the wedding of their dreams and that will never change. But with an awesometastic feel, and a modern and fresh twist.



But over time, we've developed a fun and romantical (yes, I said romantical) vision for our company. So, we updated, adjusted - but we have the same warm and gooey center that we've always had.



So without further ado, our new logo... whatcha think?







Face Lift!

For a while now I've been debating on re-branding MasterPiece Weddings. Not changing my company's name or doing anything crazy like that. I like the name - but modern'ing up my logo. Just so you think, hmph, something's different, but I can't put my finger on it...



I think over time I realized who I was and not who I thought everyone wanted me to be. Almost 16 years ago now, I created MasterPiece Weddings. It was always to help brides create the wedding of their dreams and that will never change. But with an awesometastic feel, and a modern and fresh twist.



But over time, we've developed a fun and romantical (yes, I said romantical) vision for our company. So, we updated, adjusted - but we have the same warm and gooey center that we've always had.



So without further ado, our new logo... whatcha think?







Entertaining Tips: Planning



Rule #4



Serve a signature drink in a pitcher or an Italian Beverage Jar! This way it's premade, and you won't be playing barmade all night.



At our last dinner party, I used an Italian Beverage Jar filled it with juice and volka, a little soda water, and tossed in a bag or cranberries... and everyone loved it! And I didn't have to mix drinks all night.



We set some bottles of red and white wine beside the jar, a few bottles of water, with cups for our guests, and this way no one had to be bartender. We could all enjoy the party.



Just have fun, it's your party too!

Entertaining Tips: Planning



Rule #4



Serve a signature drink in a pitcher or an Italian Beverage Jar! This way it's premade, and you won't be playing barmade all night.



At our last dinner party, I used an Italian Beverage Jar filled it with juice and volka, a little soda water, and tossed in a bag or cranberries... and everyone loved it! And I didn't have to mix drinks all night.



We set some bottles of red and white wine beside the jar, a few bottles of water, with cups for our guests, and this way no one had to be bartender. We could all enjoy the party.



Just have fun, it's your party too!

Some Favorites at the Wedding Party Palm Beach

Darcy Miller, Editorial Director, Martha Stewart Weddings
Jennifer and me after a long day!
The team from Marcia Mitchell Music
The Breakers Design Team
Darcy with well-coordinated guests!
The sold-out luncheon -- it was beautiful!
The ladies from Gifts for the Good Life and Arak Kanofsky Studios with their pretty table
Jennifer with handsome Jeff Fowler from the Breakers Events team
Lisa Hoffman Johnson and Candace Moore of Ceci New York
Just some of the Elan Artists team
From left to right: Mel Barlow, photographer; Jennifer Zabinski, Wedding Library; Josh Friedman, Elan Artists; me!; Randy Fenoli from Say Yes to the Dress; and Anna Davis of
Open Eye Media

Darren and Kristina = LOVE!

Sometimes you work with a client that you totally fall head over heals for... I did.

Darren and Kristina live in Chicago, but met in Gainesville. So, for them it was an obvious choice to get married here. Planning long distance is not easy, so having a local contact you can trust is a big help, and we became fast friends working together.

Their wedding was romantic, fun and delicous!















Great Vendors too:



Wedding Planner: MasterPiece Weddings

Photographer: Gina Leigh Photography

Caterer: Celebrations Catering

Rentals: Celebrations

Ceremony Venue: Baughman Center

Reception Venue: Thomas Center

Florist: Prange's Florist

Cake: KB Kakes

DJ: Wayne's World (phone: 352-262-3820)

Darren and Kristina = LOVE!

Sometimes you work with a client that you totally fall head over heals for... I did.

Darren and Kristina live in Chicago, but met in Gainesville. So, for them it was an obvious choice to get married here. Planning long distance is not easy, so having a local contact you can trust is a big help, and we became fast friends working together.

Their wedding was romantic, fun and delicous!















Great Vendors too:



Wedding Planner: MasterPiece Weddings

Photographer: Gina Leigh Photography

Caterer: Celebrations Catering

Rentals: Celebrations

Ceremony Venue: Baughman Center

Reception Venue: Thomas Center

Florist: Prange's Florist

Cake: KB Kakes

DJ: Wayne's World (phone: 352-262-3820)

Wedding Library for Aquamare

We were delighted to create a table at the Wedding Party for our favorite tropical destination property, Aquamare, in Virgin Gorda. We wanted to capture its simple elegance and luxury. Hope you like it!