i’m always a very big fan of light, airy, summery centerpieces. the bride did the flowers herself!
photo: Laura Ivanova Photography| coordination: fab.you.lous event design
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Melissa and Bert hired me to coordinate their very personal wedding at the Plummer House of Arts in Rochester. This was a crazy weekend for weather! We bolted as quickly as we could from the rehearsal on Thursday when thick black clouds rolled in. The surrounding areas had multiple tornados touch down, but Rochester was relatively unscathed. It was a full day of obsessive radar stalking as the weather toyed with our emotions and chair set-up. We crossed our fingers for the rain to hold out. In a movie-like moment, the cloud cracked open at 5:15 (on the dot!) to start the prelude music and shine perfectly on the north end of the Plummer House garden as our sun-filled ceremony was underway!
Enjoy the pictures that show how they created a warm, welcoming home out of the historic mansion for their guests that flew in from all over. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your wedding, Melissa and Bert. I’m still touched by your kindness and your relationship is inspiring!
Their sand ceremony incorporated sand from a beach in Miami, where Bert grew up, and soil from Melissa’s family farm.
The ladies carried different pomanders created by Melissa.
Melissa carried a bouquet made with a mixture of craft butterflies and orchids.
This cake was FLOWN IN from Miami. Bert’s aunt is a cake creator and was kind enough to fly it here and add the finishing touches.
Bert and Melissa met at Paws-n-Claws, an animal rescue in Rochester. They started their own dog exercise company called ‘The Ruff Break.” For his surprise groom’s cake, Burt’s aunt made his favorite Cuban cake into small dog bone-shaped cookies. They were a big hit!
They placed pictures of themselves with each other, family, and friends along with quotes they had taken from emails and letters to each other. These two are QUITE romantic! So many good quotes they could write a book!
i love this shot of the tablescape from Brittani + Jimmy’s Asian inspired wedding
centerpiece: Wisteria Designs | photo: Ruth of Happily Ever After Photography | coordination: fab.you.lous event design
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If you need to check out part I of Rachel and Eduardo’s wedding, go here. Then enjoy part II!
Rachel and Eduardo had a custom tree created by Kelly of Ekcetera that was inspired from a friend’s illustration and an art piece they found. We used that tree as a symbol of family and growth on the crazy cool booklet invitations as well as this wall piece for their guestbook. Guests got to sign inside the leaves and they had the guestbook framed and it is hanging in their home.
We created “escort cards” out of black river rock.
No, literally. The BEST cupcakes I’ve ever had.
The following photos are detail shots done by Heather Luebke
Jennifer, from Luna Vinca, wired orchids to curly willow to create this great display for the head table.
The couple invited some salsa dancers to help liven up the dance floor, but clearly the dancers weren’t needed! We had to move 4 extra tables out of the way!
The Vendor List Ceremony + Reception: Carlson Towers Rotunda Photographer: Bill Alkofer Videographer: Digital ArtHouse Wedding Planner: fab.you.lous event design Hair + Makeup: MN Bridal Make-up Artistry Florals: Luna Vinca Stationery/Graphic Design: Ekcetera Cupcake: Bruce of Three Chocolatiers, Eden Prairie, MNfab.clients, fab.weddings, grand.planning, minnesota wedding planner, the Marrieds
I’m always asked what my favorite part of this job is and hands-down it is the people I meet. Rachel and Eduardo are what I call a power couple (even though they’d hate that title!). With both of them leading crazy-busy lives with school and jobs that are all about giving to the world and the community, they needed a planner to make all the ideas they wanted to use to personalize the wedding happen for their Sept ’09 wedding. Every single piece of their wedding was more than just a simple decision. Every detail had heart and meaning to them and their families. Eduardo and Rachel (and their totally cute pup, Hurley) definitely hold a special place in my heart.
I have to do this in two parts since there are so many great pictures. With perfect weather, a fantastic vendor list and THE BEST dance floor crowd I have seen at a wedding, it was a one of my most memorable weddings yet. Enjoy their aqua and tangerine color scheme and the hotness that is the wedding party. Thanks for letting me be involved in such a special day for you guys!
How gorgeous is Rachel?
Cutie pies
The Vendor List Ceremony + Reception: Carlson Towers Rotunda Photographer: Bill Alkofer Videographer: Digital ArtHouse Wedding Planner: fab.you.lous event design Hair + Makeup: MN Bridal Make-up Artistry Florals: Luna Vinca Cupcake: Bruce of Three Chocolatiers, Eden Prairie, MNfab.clients, fab.weddings, grand.planning, minnesota wedding planner, the Marrieds
