Wedding at the Acqualina Resort and Spa on Sunny Isles, Florida

CONGRATULATIONS TO TATIANA AND ANDREW ON THEIR MARRIAGE ON APRIL 7, 2010. The wedding was held at the Acqualina Hotel on Sunny Isles. The couple came from Russia to have an intimate wedding on the beach. Dream Wedding Designers planned the entire wedding for them from the beginning till the end.

The vendors that were part of this wedding were: Frank Nunez --- Officiant
Etheral Floral Design ---- Florist
Yelitza Salazar-----------Photography
Mark Pratt--------------DJ
KG--------------------Vigeographer

Check out the pictures from the wedding

Bridal Show at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Fort Lauderdale

Bridal Show that was hosted by South Florida Wedding Network was a huge success on March 14, 2010. What a great show. Over 350 brides and grooms showed up at the show. There was the most amazing decor that the bridal show presented and that was thanks to the flower company, Petals Penache(http://www.petalspanache.com/). There were other vendors that contributed to the show to make it a huge success. Every vendor also had a booth and displayed his/her services. We had a candy buffet table with colors black, white and red. Check out the pictures from the show.

Congratulations to Michaela and Erick

Congratulation to Erick and Michaela (our bride and groom) that just won the engagement pictures contest from RED DOOR PHOTOGRAPHY. They had the most creative picture:). Congratulations!!! The wedding is going to take place on June 6, 2010 on Miami Beach.

Alicia's Bridal Shower

BRIDAL SHOWER FOR ALICIA. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING MARRIAGE!. CANDY BUFFET COLORS WERE PURPLE, WHITE AND LAVENDER. AT THE END OF THE SHOWER ALL THE CANDIES WERE GONE:)

Candy Buffet for a birthday party.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALLEN THAT TURNED 10 YEARS OLD LAST MONTH!!!
This was a candy buffet that was done in the park for a 10 year old boy that celebrated his birthday. Children as well as adults enjoyed the candy buffet. It was something different for a birthday party in a park. At the end of the day, all the candy was gone.

Toni-Anne and Felson wedding at the Deering Estate in Miami, Florida

Congratulations to Toni-Anne and Felson on their wedding on February 13, 2010 at the Deering Estate in Miami, Florida. The ceremony was held with a view to the bay. Cocktail hour was followed after the ceremony. The reception dinner was held outside in a tent. The weather was just perfect for their day. Colors that the bride and groom picked were orange, yellow and a little touch of red. Our candy buffet matched the colors of the theme. We wish Toni-Anne and Felson congratulations on their marriage and starting a new life together as husband and wife!!!

Wedding Planners in Miami help with Destination Weddings

Get Married on Miami Beach: The Ultimate Stress-Free Wedding

For couples looking for a casual and relaxing marriage ceremony, the beach is the perfect choice. By its very nature, the beach is a beautiful place where you can sit back, unwind and enjoy the moment. A place where a sun-dress and shorts are considered dressed up, and a bathing suit with a sarong is the norm.

Imagine having your nuptials in a warm tropical setting. Gentle ocean breezes fill the air, the sounds of waves and seagulls in the background, the sun shining overhead, and soft sand beneath your feet. Next to you is the love of your life, passionately vowing their commitment and devotion to you.

Having your wedding on the beach is a wonderful way to set the mood for a romantic honeymoon. It is an intimate celebration that is convenient and carefree, the perfect way to start a lifetime together.

As more couples plan and pay for their own weddings, they want to have a casual unique celebration and combine it with their honeymoon. This is the concept of a destination wedding. For less than the cost of a traditional wedding, they can have a wedding and honeymoon with funds to spare. Couples can travel to a tropical location; stay in a luxury oceanfront hotel, have a beach marriage ceremony, and still have money left over for restaurants, dance clubs, shopping and attractions.

South Florida is a popular tropical destination for couples who want to combine their wedding and honeymoon, but do not want to travel outside the United States. For those who desire the laid back ambiance of the Caribbean mixed with the exciting energetic atmosphere of South Beach, Miami Beach is the ideal location.

Miami Beach has become a haven for tropical destination weddings because of its beautiful weather and amenities. It has many miles of lovely beaches with a wide range of hotels and accommodations overlooking the warm Atlantic shoreline. An abundance of world renowned restaurants, bars, dance and night clubs for vibrant evenings of food and entertainment. Water sports and activities like jetskiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating or para sailing to fill your days with fun in the sun. Trendy stores and shopping malls to satisfy all your shopping needs.

Relaxing by the water and sunbathing is a typical pastime. You may even catch a glimpse of your favorite celebrity during your stay. Centrally located between the Florida Keys and Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach is a great place for a romantic casual tropical beach wedding and honeymoon.

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by Monique N. Gilbert

Wedding Planners in Miami ---------- Tips on Marriage License

Getting Married in Florida
The Marriage License

Where do you get one?
A couple who intends to be married in Florida may obtain a marriage license from Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8am to 5:30pm at any Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Hours may vary so be sure to call ahead. The license does not need to be issued in the county that the ceremony will take place in. The ceremony must take place in the State of Florida to be considered valid.

Is there a waiting period?
There is no waiting period for Florida residents that have both completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last year. There is a 3 day waiting period for Florida residents who have not taken the course. In addition prospective brides and grooms are now required to read a 16-page booklet which describes situations such as how a court would divide their assets and information about child support payments. Court Clerks are allowed by law to waive the three-day waiting period in the event of a "hardship" case. Also, the waiting period does not apply to non-Florida residents.

How long is the license valid?
A marriage license is valid for 60 days.

How much does it cost?
The fee is $88.50, payable in cash only. Couples who have completed the state-sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past 12 months are only charged $56.00. (Note: Fees for marriage licenses are set by the Florida Legislature, and are subject to change)

Proof of Age and Identity
Both parties for the intended marriage must provide the Clerk's Office a valid photo ID. Accepted forms of ID's are driver's license, State Identification Card, Valid Passport, a I-94 card, Government or Military Identification Card along with a valid Social Security Card.

Previous Marriages
If either party has ever been married and divorced, or widowed, the date of the divorce or date of the spouse's death must be supplied. If the divorce or spouse's death occurred within the past 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is required.

Where can I get copies of my records?
Department of Children and FamiliesDivision of Vital Statistics
P. O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042
(904) 359-6955

2010 Bride's Choice Award

On January 19, 2010 WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for excellent service in wedding planning business! The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellen...ce in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds. Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. “We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.” We are happy to announce that Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida is among the very best in South Florida within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings.

We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™. For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/dream-wedding-designers-in-south-florida-miami/5b003f13e6665664.html

CANDY BUFFET FOR THE NEW YEAR!!!

Continuation of the holiday season, making candy buffets for different parties.

Here is another of the candy buffet that was done on 12/31/09.

The client wanted colors (red and blue)

Happy New Year Everyone!!!