Inspiration Board for Winter 2010

Holiday Candy Buffet

HOLIDAY CANDY BUFFET

We have been busy this holiday season, making candy buffets for different parties.

Here is one of the candy buffet that was done on 12/20/09.

The client wanted colors (red, blue and white)

Elite Bridal Network at Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach on Miami Beach,FL

It was such a great pleasure seeing all of the great vendors from our industry. The event took place at the fabulous Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach on Miami Beach,FL, which is located on a world-famous Ocean Drive. This beautiful hotel is located in the middle of some of South Beach's finest restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Attached are just some of the gorgeous pictures that we took at the event.

Happy Holidays from Dream Wedding Designers!!!

Holiday Savings from Dream Wedding Designers!!!

Holiday season is right around the corner. We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. To make your holidays more special, Dream Wedding Designers would like to introduce you to our candy buffet special. This special is only valid if you book before
December 31, 2009.
We would like everyone to have a sweet holiday season.

Our special is $3.60 per guest includes:

Candy (different styles)
Jars (different shapes and sizes)
Design
Candy scoops, tongs
Plastic candy bags w/ties
Theme accessories
Cute sayings for your special day
Candy delivery
Candy setup
Take down and cleanup

We are also throwing in FREE 24 mini cupcakes plus any color icing with any candy buffet orders. If you would like to order more cupcakes, the price is $ 0.75.

OUR CANDY BUFFET FROM THE LATEST EVENT

Another candy buffet that Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida done at the event last month

The pictures were taken by EminDee Images. Very talenteed photographers

Event Connection Networking Meeting on November 18, 2009 at the Doubletree Ocean Point Resort and Spa on Sunny Isles Beach

A Thoughtless Wedding Inc and our company(Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida) murged to put together an event that vendors will keep talking about it for a long time. Thanks to an amazing hostess at the Doubletree Ocean Point Resort and Spa, Terry Longo, this event was a huge success. After six weeks of hard work, the event made a huge impression on top vendors in South Florida. Over 100 vendors made their appearance at the Premier Event Connection. Thanks to our sponsors such as Etheral Floral Design, Aroma Espresso, Elegant Touch, Uplyte, Miami Henna, Denny's catering, Emindee Images, Indigo Events, Divine Delicacies, Norma's Touch, Rays of Light, Edda's Cakes Design, Sushi Mann Express and of course Doubletree Ocean Point Resort.

Also thanks to our amazing DJ, Mike Berriors from MB Entertainment. We were lucky enouph to have him join our event as a sponsor.

First time we had a speed networking and it was a huge success. Many vendors met other vendors in 3 min. It was an interesting experience for all of us and a lot of fun.

Here are some pictures from the event(Terry Longo took the pictures).

Elegant touch did a nice jobs decorating a center table

The coffee from Aroma Espresso was just so good.

All the cakes were gone by the end of the night

Etheral Floral Design did a great job with center pieces. It was a fall theme

Uplyte did a nice job with the lighting on the walls and Elegant touch with the chocolate table cloth and chair covers. Looked elegant

Here are our vendors in the middle of speed networking.

Everyone is so engaged in a conversation and didn't realize they were being photographed the entire time

Here is our candy buffet. Since it was a fall theme, our candy buffet had three colors (black, white and brown). Very coorporate and buisness like. Everyone enjoyed the candies and took some home in the clear bags with ties.

Next day, Doubletree Resort and Spa had a luncheon for their employees, so we left them our candy buffet for the next day for the employees to enjoy the sweets.

More pictures are on the way from a professional photographers by Emindee Images. Can't wait to see their work.

This was an event to remember. Thanks everyone for participating and coming to the First Event Connection Networking Meeting.

CANDY BUFFET SPECIAL!!!

We have been mentioned in an Article "Life of A Wedding Designer" in American Chronicle!!!

Life of A Wedding Designer
Jay Lillie
October 30, 2009
Entrepreneurial leaders do not have a mindset that adapts to failure. Things go wrong, of course, but entrepreneurs don´t call them "failures" they call them "glitches, mistakes, bungles, setbacks" – but not failing.

When one such entrepreneur was asked about the hardest decision he ever had to make, he answered that he didn´t know what a hard decision was. An entrepreneur will approach decision-making with the idea that there´s a strong likelihood that he/she will be wrong. This doesn´t dissuade them – to the contrary they just do the best they can and worry about handling obstacles as they arise.

Here's a few entrepreneurs:

Apropos Creations, LLC is a wedding and event planning service located in Phoenix, AZ and is a newly established business. Jo Ann M. Grant, owner and contriver of Apropos Creations has been organizing weddings and parties for the past 12 years for family and friends. Doing this is something that she has wanted to do for a long time and however challenging it may be, she really enjoys it.

Jo Ann has accounting background which is very useful to the budget making of the wedding. She is very conscientious to the bride´s feelings and does her best to fulfill what the bride has envisioned her wedding to be. Apropos Creations has multiple packages to accommodate all types of budget and also offers a complimentary consultation to hash out any questions the bride and groom may have. Together, they can design a wedding that is unique and the newly wed couple will always treasure throughout time.

Jo Ann M. Grant www.aproposcreations.com

Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida- The company is run by two professional wedding coordinators. Rita and Irene are the founders of the "Dream Wedding Designers". Years ago they had a dream to develop the company that could help future brides and grooms take off the pressure from the wedding preparation with the help of the coordinators. The dream came true. The company DWD has been working with brides and grooms, taking into consideration their tastes and cultural backgrounds.


Rita and Irene www.dreamweddingdesigners.com

A common question among many brides: "Should I hire a wedding planner?" And the answer is yes! The gain to hire a wedding planner is not based on the wedding budget, size of the guest list, or the wedding theme.

The reality remains: timing is everything! Parents and couples may hire a wedding planner based upon all the details involved for a successful wedding day. Hiring a wedding planner provides another opportunity to the family to enjoy their day that much more. Above all, hiring a wedding coordinator saves! It saves money, saves energy and equally important; it saves time.

Wedding coordinators are working to assist with every detail from your initial meeting up to the departure for the honeymoon. They will assist you with your budget, vendor referrals, negotiating contracts, and focus on the theme you have encrypted as your special day. Save The Date Planners understand that planning a wedding is an enormous task and undoubtedly stressful. But we make sure you are able to place emphasis on the positive highlights and why this day is important. Enjoy the moments that lead up to the wedding.

Sonya Fogle www.savethedateplanners.com

Event Connection Networking at Double Tree in Sunny Isles Beach!!!

REGISTER ONLINE----- SPACES ARE LIMITED
VENDORS IS SOUTH FLORIDA ---- DON'T MISS THIS EVENT

PROMOTION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

DAY OF COORDINATION WITH THE

FREE CANDY BUFFET

Book a DAY OF COORDINATION with us and we will give you a complimentary candy buffet table (different candy selections) **We include the glass jars, candy scoops, tongs, etc..

**We do not include table and linen

Promotion expires on October 31, 2009

email us for more information: info@dreamweddingdesigners.com

Bridal Show at Acqualina Resort & Spa on Sunny Isles Beach !!!

We had the pleasure attending a Bridal Show, which was held at beautiful Acqualina Resort & Spa on Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Acqualina is located on a gorgeous oceanfront location on Florida’s Riviera. This was an exclusive event and only Acqualina's top vendors where part of the show. Acqualina’s special event facilities range from intimate rooms to oceanfront lawn areas. Here are some of the beautiful floral arrangements and some of the pictures of Acqualina.

Do You REALLY Need a Wedding Planner? "YEAH!"

By Debi Brim (catering and cake decorator).

In this era of cutting back and pinching pennies, it’s only natural for brides to look at what costs they can cut from the budget. And since most of us have been planning our wedding since we were, oh I don’t know …… FOUR!!!! …… we tend to think “oh, it’s just a wedding! Anyone can throw one of those together!” So it’s also natural to think a wedding planner is just an extra expense.

“In today’s economy” (a phrase I’ve come to hate more and more each day), it is more important than ever to have a wedding planner.

Planners are the ones who actually SAVE you money:

• · They review your contracts to be sure that what you THINK you’re getting is what you’re actually getting.
• · They have a huge Rolodex of wedding vendors and can match you up to the ones who can do what you want on the budget you have.
• · When touring a venue, the bride is caught up in the emotion of the moment and is only seeing how pretty everything will look. The planner is looking at parking spaces, what condition the restrooms are and where they are located, how and where the bar and the caterer will set up, and are there enough outlets for the DJ and the caterer’s carving station?
• · When a bride is talking to the caterer, the bride is in turmoil trying to decide between chicken and fish. The planner is asking what the server/guest ratio is and how much is the cost of each server?

Some stories on how planners have helped brides.

• - Bride hires wedding planner after selecting the venue but before signing the venue contract. When planner reviews the contract, she finds the bride has contracted for the use of the building ONLY. Bride thought she was getting tables, chairs, linens and lots of other things that the bride thought “were always included” at a reception. The planner saved the bride over $6000 on a bad contract. Well worth the $2000 the bride paid the planner.
• - Bride decides to forego the professional planner and use her best friend, who after all, was a bridesmaid three times, so she knows ALL about planning weddings! The friend failed to take note of the facility’s $2000 fee for turning on the air conditioning and the newly married couple had to come up with this money at the very, VERY last minute, which was a severe cut into their honeymoon fund.
• - The band hired by the bride was telling bride and planner where they would be setting up, what time they would be there and where the wives’ table would be. Planner corrected band member by showing him the already-decided place they would set up, giving him the actual time he would be there and asked him what he meant by a wives’ table? Band member says, “Oh the wives always come to all of our gigs.”
• Planner told him this was not a “gig”, this was a wedding, the wives were not on the guest list, and there would be no wives table because there would be no wives. Band member began to argue the point. Planner fired the band and hired a professional DJ. Bride was relieved.
• When times are good and people have good jobs, they don’t worry about costs as much. I’m not saying they don’t comparison shop, but they tend to buy bells and whistles instead of staying in a budget. It’s easy to plan a wedding when you’re not paying attention to every penny.
• When times are tough, a couple just can’t afford last minute surprises. But they’ve never planned a party for 200+ people before and there are questions they just don’t know to ask. An event planner knows those questions and when he/she asks them, the bride saves money.
• As a caterer, I’m always relieved to see a professional planner walk into the room. I know the details are going to be handled, things will run on schedule, and it will be a very pleasant event for everyone.
• If you have a tight budget, you NEED a wedding planner. Today, more than ever, it’s the best investment you can make in your wedding.

Remember, it’s your wedding. You have ONE SHOT to get it right. Get a professional on your side who is going to be looking out for you on your very special day!!!

Inspiration for Winter !!!

Some great inspiration for this Winter!!! Colors of worm hot red , Merlot and Deep Plum will add an air of creativity to your special day.

Fruit on your Wedding Cake!!!

Lets talk about the sweet part of wedding planning "CAKE" Yum Yum!!! As you know wedding cakes come in different shapes and styles to fit your personality. This year why not use fruit or a vegetable on your wedding cake instead of traditional flowers, this style will be something unique and beautiful.

Like any flower, fruits and vegetables grow during different seasons of the year. Here is the breakdown of which fruits and vegetables are available during your wedding season from Earth Friendly Wedding.

Fall Wedding: Apples, Grapes, Pears, Pumpkins
Winter Wedding: Carrots, Oranges
Spring Wedding: Blackberries, Strawberries, Raspberries
Summer Wedding: Apricots, Blueberries, Cherries

Candy Buffet " WOW your Guests"

Latest trend to cap off your nuptial meal is with a totally scrumptious confections that are all about who you are as a couple, while giving your guests a sweet reward. This will be the ultimate favor or it can also be an addition to your dessert. Candy buffet is a treat that will have all of your guests mesmerized by the sweet experience and it will put a smile on everyone's face.
Candy Buffet can be created using your theme, colors, season, the options are endless!!!

We can create candy buffet to your Special Day!!!

Check out different types of candies that we carry in our store:

http://www.dreamweddingdesigners.com/candy_buffet.html

A GIFT FOR YOU!!!

At the beginning of every month, check out our new promotions for the Day of Coordination.

We will never show up to your wedding without our gift to you. Don't miss out on some unique items or promotions that we are offering every month for the DOC. We want to make sure, on your special day our gift will be part of your dream wedding.

http://www.dreamweddingdesigners.com/contact_us.html

Exotic South Florida Wedding Destinations - Romance in Paradise!!!

Why Here?

We create exotic South Florida wedding destinations. Have you ever had a dream to have an exotic wedding on one of Florida beaches? This southern-most continental state offers every kind of wedding imaginable - beach, city, cruise, garden - all under eternally sunny skies. South Florida is a romantic wedding destination that will have you and your guests relax and fall in love with the beauty of this paradise.

Active Tables - Exotic Entertainment!!!

Active Tables are very popular to present at weddings for desserts, place cards, or party favors. A person, dressed in a table, moves around during the wedding cocktail hour or desert time. An exotic entertainment!!! There is no better way to create a festive mood than to have our active tables a part of your Wedding!!!

Laura and Jr are Married at Ronald Shane Center on Miami Beach!!!

What an amazing couple!!! They compliment each other in every way, and the wedding was an affair to remember. The bride looked gorgeous in her wedding dress, and the groom could not take his eyes off her. The wedding was modern and had a touch of classic elements. The ceremony and reception took place at a famous Ronald W. Shane Center on Miami Beach. The Ronald W. Shane Center also known as “The Shane Center” is a beautiful, state of the art facility with over 4000 square feet of rentable space overlooking the scenic Indian Creek Waterway. A Shane Center wedding is a feast for the senses located on Miami Beach Intracoasta.