The first step was in developing the theme was to create the invitation. We designed a custom  invitation with an “old tyme “  carnival feel using reds and golds  as our color palette.
Guest’s received their place cards at the ticket booth and entered the Fun House. Over sized  popcorn box’s , candy apple’s and  whirly pop floral centerpieces adorned the  tables .  Red and White stripe Carnival tents and wooden barrels were situated around the room.

The tables were covered with red pin tuck linens with red and white stripe napkins to add a carnival flavor. Black chivari chairs with red chair pads completed the look.

Red and white striped carnival tents lined the kid’s  area and were used for carnival games .

What would a carnival be without a candy bar.

Our beautiful Bat Mitzvah girl, she wants to do it all over – I agree it was so much fun.

BizBash Florida Expo and Awards is taking place this year at  the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center on April 18th.

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Below are some pictures of recent events .  Had a busy month full of happy brides. Launched  the new website and will be back blogging on a regular basis  sharing with my readers fabulous events, tips and new trends in event planning. Don’t forget to Vote – thank you again for your support.

Photography by Amy Hill

The first step is to plan the budget. In Notes from Colin Cowie , he offers some great suggestions and most importantly offers this advice.

“ Whether your budget is large or small,  your main objective is probably to squeeze the most value out of the dollars you have to spend. My general philosophy is to do five things really well instead of 10 things poorly.

At Linzi Events we will offer our newlyweds the following helpful hints , “prioritize”  and more often than not    ” less is more” .

The following is a list of  what needs to be covered in the budget.

• Invitations
• Fees for the officiant and ceremony site
• Wedding attire
• Transportation
• Flowers
• Photography
• Gifts for the attendants
• Gratuities
• Wedding Planner
• Favors
• Décor
• Music
• The honeymoon
  

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The most high – cost item usually is the reception food and beverage as seen in the chart above. Make a list of what is important for you and budget accordingly. For example for some couples food and beverage and photography is important and will opt for DIY decor , for others  the wedding dress and entertainment are where their dollars will be spent. The budget will be worked on based on your shared list of priorities which the couple need to decide upon together . If parents are paying for the wedding the next step will be to share this list with your families so you can all be in agreement.

In different states, some seasons may be more popular than others so could be more expensive. So if you are not committed to a particular date this may be a consideration . For example in Florida in the summer months,  a bride may be more able to get a deal on the  location of her  dreams than in the winter months.  Should you  hire a professional wedding planner they will assist you in creating your budget, making sure your have done all your homework and when you are comfortable with your decision, sign the contracts.

In the end it will  be the wedding of your dreams with all your wishes in the right place.

Available at www.advantagebridal.com

Along with the wedding emergency kit, the matron/maid of honor should have these items handy in a small handbag for the bride throughout the reception in a safe but easy-to-access place during the dinner and/or reception.

Perfume
Tampons
Nail File
Hair Spray
Cash
Comb/brush
Cell phone
Breath mints

And just for fun……

Available at www.advantagebridal.com

This kit features emergency essentials for the mother-of-the-bride, including tissues and waterproof mascara, a calculator to add last-minute expenses, and earplugs for those bridezilla moments.

The color palette for this event.

Happy New Year to all our blog followers.  2012 begins with Special Event 2012 in Tampa , Florida. A venue for everyone in the industry to discover what is new in the event industry, network with vendors and attend education sessions to update your skills and information. All the information you need can be found on their website at http://www.thespecialeventshow.com. It is fabulous that we live in Florida and have this  conference on our doorstep. Hope to see you all there.

Date:  24 January to 27 January, 2012

Where: Tampa  Convention Center

Website: http://www.thespecialeventshow.com

Photo by Munoz Photography

VIP Admission is $ 50 and opens at 11 am. Brides will have exclusive VIP access to all Palm Beach Brides vendors 1 hour before show time. This includes general admission plus you enjoy your wedding planning day as a VIP Bride. VIP Brides will have the chance to enter to win a weekend getaway at The Boca Resort and Spa.

Website: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/accent/brides/ for more details.

• Travel size mirror
• Travel size hair spray
• Travel size deodorant and perfume
• Tissues
• Manicure kit (nail clippers, file, tweezers, scissors)
• Breath mints and/or travel size mouthwash
• Basic sewing kit (safety pins, scissors, sewing tape, needle and thread)
• Stain remover
• Makeup and Makeup remover
• Pain relief tablets
• Eye drops and cough drop
• Earring backs and an extra pair of earrings
• Band-aids and small bandage
• Vanity kit (cotton balls, nail file)
• 
Clear nail polish (prevents stocking runs and ladders)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Super glue
• Sun cream and unscented insect repellent
• Flat shoes in case your wedding shoes become painful later in the day
• Hair brush , Hair bands and Bobby Pins
• Drinking Straws
• Extra pair of stocking is wearing them
• Phone number list  of wedding vendors
• A copy of your wedding schedule
• Extra pair of stockings if needed
• Phone numbers of all wedding vendors

Available at www.advantagebridal.com

Along with the wedding emergency kit, the matron/maid of honor should have these items handy in a small handbag for the bride throughout the reception in a safe but easy-to-access place during the dinner and/or reception.

• Perfume
• Tampons
• Nail File
• Hair Spray
• Cash
• Comb/brush
• Cell phone
• Breath mints

And just for fun……

Available at www.advantagebridal.com

This kit features  emergency essentials for the mother-of-the-bride, including tissues and waterproof mascara, a calculator to add last-minute expenses, and earplugs for those bridezilla moments.

I will be attending the  Palm Beach Bridal Show  taking place on September 25th at the Palm Beach Convention. It was fabulous event last year and I networked with great vendors up in the West Palm Beach area. Brides can meet  with over 100 vendors including caterers, preview ceremony and reception locations, review centerpieces, sample cakes and more. In one day, they’ll be able to check virtually everything off their must do/must see list.

Photo by Munoz Photography

VIP Admission is $ 50 and opens at 11 am. Brides will have exclusive VIP access to all Palm Beach Brides vendors 1 hour before show time. This includes general  admission plus you enjoy your wedding planning day as a VIP Bride. VIP Brides will have the chance to enter to win a weekend getaway at The Boca Resort and Spa.

Website: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/accent/brides/ for more details.

Donna, selected a simple , elegant letterpress invitation from Elum Designs . The invitation true to our theme was titled “Palm” and featured a palm motif in sage ink.

The couple had a intimate private ceremony for close friends and family. The chuppah captured the essence of  the Jewish tradition with a  canopy consisting of a beautifully embroidered talit, stretched  over four poles which were held  by honored guests.

First Look!

Just loved this picture, the bride carried a bouquet of loosely arranged white rose’s, mini callas and green hydrangea.

The guests were greeted with a place card table arrangement with multiple vases filled with lemons and assorted colorful orchids and mini mango callas.

Behind the scene the floral arrangements were being made on site by Xquisite events led by designer Jon Buick . The floral arrangements featured masses of Morcoro and Oncidium orchids grouped together in skinny glass vases.

The room layout was designed using  royal tables that were joined together and  placed on either side of the dance floor. The tables were covered with  royal blue and green custom floor length linens from Nuage Designs. The bamboo  folding chairs completed the look. The orchid centerpieces ran across the tables joined together with flexi grass  and tailored with  orchid heads.  A lounge was created across from the band for guests to relax . The ceiling above the dance floor was filled with paper lanterns .

The guests were entertained in by Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways , a  Jimmy Buffet tribute band.

The guest’s departed with a  “mint mojito ” flavored candle. This was a truly original . Thank you to Donna,the brides mom for her inspiration and giving us the flexibility to create a beautiful wedding in true ” Florida” style.