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fab.weddings: Rachel + Eduardo | Minnetonka, MN pt I

March 15th, 2011

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, MN

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the mid.week Pretty

March 2nd, 2011

RED!!!  this is what a 7 tier, 2′ based, hundred + lb cake that feeds only 330 of the 420 guests at the ‘car dealership wedding’ on 2.12.11.  isn’t she a beaut?  the silver actually sparkled like glitter gel.

cake by Daubes | grand planning by fab.you.lous event design | photography by fab assistant Andrea

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fab.weddings: Jamie + Dan | Minneapolis, MN pt II

October 28th, 2010

If you missed part one, scroll down or just click here.  And here are all the detail shots from the ceremony and reception.  Enjoy!

All photos by Emma Freeman Photography

We used more than 100 cylinder vases and floating candles to make the ceremony area glowy and romantic.


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fab.weddings: Jamie + Dan | Minneapolis, MN pt I

October 21st, 2010

Dan is my “webguy.”  When we sat down to talk about my website, he told me of his plans to whisk Jamie off to Paris to propose to her.  Swoon!  These high school sweethearts we engaged soon after and I got the lucky job of helping them plan their wedding!  It was a lot of fun working with their color palette and getting giddy with Jamie when we’d start talking about ideas and being on the exact same page.   Recently their wedding and the talents of Emma Freeman Photography have been featured on the Minnesota Bride Blog for their wedding details and for the guys’ pre-wedding photos.  There are so many great photos of the day that, once again(!), I’m breaking this wedding into two parts.  Please enjoy part one.  Thanks SO MUCH for allowing me to be such a big part of your day, Jamie and Dan.  Dinner soon… I PROMISE!

The Vendor List

Ceremony + Reception:  Minneapolis Marriott West
Photographer:  Emma Freeman Photography
Hair + Makeup:  Smart and Chic Bride
Florals:  I Do Flowers
Linens:  Prestige Linens
Ceremony Music:  Phil Thompson
Reception Music: Midwest Sound

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fab.blog: what I’ve been working on in 2010

September 10th, 2010

I know EVERY good business blogger should take the time to schedule blog posts out in advance.  I have a good arsenal of posts started in my drafts that are started, but not finished.  The problem is I work full time – and plan for fab.you.lous event design full time.  Yep… I’m doing both.   Some things get pushed aside to focus on more important things… like sleep if I can fit it in!    Anyway, just so you know I’m still ‘getting work,’ here’s a tiny preview of what I’ve been working on this year so far… I don’t have pics from all the weddings yet.  If you have anything to share, send it my way!

Heather + Dan at Blaisdell Manor with Spencer Combs Photography

Anne + Suren at the Calhoun Beach Club with Graddy Photography

Melissa + Burt at the Plummer House in Rochester

Kristal + David at the Nicollett Island Inn with Camelot Photography

Jessica + Jay at the Plummer House in Rochester with Kelly Brown Photography

Vilmarie + Chris at Windows on Minnesota with Laura Ivanova Photography

Elle + Michael at the Coon Rapids Civic Center with Camera Love Photography

Brittani + Jimmy at the Carlson Rotunda with Ruth of Happily Ever After Photography

Jordan + Nathan at the Depot (photo by Andrea Janega)

Katelyn + Nate at Silverwood Park with Leah Maria Photography and the sister who pulled dual MOH and photographer duties Gina Zeidler

Amma + Drew at Bigelow Chapel and Weisman Art Museum with Ling Photography

Jenna + Greg at Semple Mansion with Staja Studios

Stephanie + Colin at Silverwood Park with Graddy Photography

More to come… Happy Weekend-ing!

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