I Heart Paper {Diva's}!

Recently, we had a chance to work with Wedding Paper Diva's - and their work is really beautiful and very affordable. One of the many reasons to work with Wedding Paper Diva's is that they offer a Free Proof of your order, which is fantastic, because seeing really is believing. They have a new LetterPress Invitations which is out-of-this-world-beautiful, if you haven't had an opportunity to take a peek, there are so many options and it's really gorgeous!They also have a new Cultural Wedding Invitations, which adds to their already expansive line of beautiful stationary! When you have a moment, head on over and take a pe...

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Can you Feel The Love!

Today I found that I was mention on two seperate and unrelated blogs! If you are looking for some new fun reads, check out LCI Paper and Top 100 Wedding Blogs {and it also lists the Top Dating Sites too}.And I had a fantastic talk with Monica Rae over at The White Box earlier this week! She is soooo sweet! And we could have talked for ever!!! It's so funny how close we become to one another over our blogs, it's like we've known each other all of our lives!Thanks for the mention...

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Our Big Fat Greek Wedding {Magazine}!

This summer, my bossy intern had the opportunity to travel the world with her family for her {early} graduation present! She went to Athens and Santorini in Greece and then hopped over to Italy for Rome and Positano! I had Bossy Intern Assistant (it's hard to get used to that) write up a post for us on Europe, plus she brought back a fun Greek Wedding Mag!!!  So here's Bossy Assistant!!!!I had such a blast traveling Europe with my family, it was absolutely incredible! I was blessed to rent a home from a future bride while we were in Oia, Santorini (which is in the Greeks Islands). Her name was Effie and she gave me a lot of insight into...

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Let's Eat Cake Update!

Did you know that you can now contribute to Let's Eat Cake! safely online!  There is an icon on the right side of the blog - Chip In! - and you can safely donate to St. Jude's right there! It is done through PayPal, so it's super easy!Thanks so very much for all of your support for our event!{You can also mail checks or donations to our offi...

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The Library by Elizabeth Ann Designs

In case you haven't heard, take a peek at the best new resource for the bride who needs everything, or just one more piece of the puzzle! The Library will help every bride, no matter her location, find the vendors and inspiration she needs for a beautiful event.Check out The Library brought to you by, the amazing women of Elizabeth Ann Designs.It is set up in such an easy to read and understand fashion! No matter what you are looking for, from Event Planners to Photography and everything inbetween - you will be sure to find it at The Library.{on a side note, I was honored and thrilled to see our name, MasterPiece Weddings, amongst these incredible...

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Lucky Me! Guest Blogs!!

I feel honored to have Erin from Lucky Me! and Lucky Designs! guest blogging for us today! Her designs and creativity are second to none! And this idea is just as creative, I love it! So without further ado, here's Erin!!!! {applause can being now....}My thoughtful husband surprised me recently with a Sony Handycam. It is so wonderful to be able to capture the fun we are having with Lucky Baby. The Handycam is very easy to use and produces high quality video. While getting to know our camcorder, it occurred to me that it would have been terrific to roam around our "town" and record some of the great places to visit and eat for the out of town...

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Bossy Intern.... Not Anymore!!

MasterPiece Wedding is proud to announce that Bossy Intern {Kristin} is no more! That's right - Bossy Intern must now be officially be regarded as Bossy Associate!!!!MasterPiece Weddings is so Happy/Proud/Pleased/Joyful/over the moon {aka out of my mind excited} to welcome Kristin aboard as an official member of the MasterPiece Weddings Team!!Any of you who know me, have worked with me, or have talked with me in the last month know that Kristin has become an integral part of the MasterPiece Weddings team, and I am blessed to have had worked with her over the past 7 months, and I think I've realized that I just can't live or work without...

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Super Secret Project, Part Duex

Another piece of our Super Secret Project is the Wedding Day! I am so appreciative of Amanda and Greg for allowing their day to be captured from the Consultant’s point of view.As you may already know there were some early morning challenges that weren’t captured by the photographer {Stewart Powers} so let me give you a bit of background:6AM – Wake up to a phone call from the florist with a question about the reception design and lay out7AM – Confirm some final details with the reception location and set up7:30- Have a cup of coffee, some cereal {knowing it might be a while before I eat again}8:00 – Answer some emails9:00 – Pack up the car wedding bus10AM – Head out to run some errands for the bride11:15AM – Call Rental location to let them know I am on my way to pick up 11 Chivari Chairs…...

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Photography Give Away!

A couple of amazing photographers, Shari and Shannon, started Fly Away Photography - a destination photography company, and a super fun blog!In fact they are giving away TWO photography packages to, two deserving couples with a great story! Hey, give it shot... I would if I was you!Check it o...

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Steamy Judge!!!

Have you been to Let's Eat Cake! lately - have you seen our newest judge... one hint.... Steamy!!!!{Image Source: Pink Cake B...

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Be A Planner - Face Lift!

In case you haven't been over to Be A Planner in a while, check it out, it has a fancy new face, new Seal, it's super fun! And let me know what you thi...

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Super Secret Project - Revealed!

I know it's almost anticlimactic but it's finally done! The Super Secret Project!I first have to thank Powers Photography, and Stewart Powers - for without him, this project would never have come to fruition! Frankly, it was his idea!Basically, Stewart followed me around and shadowed me at both a rehearsal and the wedding day. So now you can have a wedding consultants point of view at both!This was so exciting, and challenging for me, on many levels! First exciting because it was a new project for both of us -and it was SO much fun!Challenging on so many levels - as a consultant you train yourself to get out of the way of the photographer! To find the quickest route to get out of the photographers field, never be in a picture, be invisible, and all that stuff. I was so conflicted having Stewart...

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Proposal Packages!

Recently a client asked me to help him with an amazing proposal, in Las Vegas - and as you know, I am in love with Las Vegas. And Greg wanted to do this RIGHT! Money was no object, he wanted to treat her to the most incredibly indulgent meal, and just a night she would not soon forget. Tina went on this vacation under the guise that this was a completely relaxing indulgent vacation.He gave me the particulars, {basically wanted to propose the first night and play the rest of the trip}and let me go to work!! Basically all I did was present him with a timeline... and he was set!Here's what went down!Arrive in Las Vegas at 2PM, check into your Suite...

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I cant help it!

I know that photography week is offically over, but I just can't help it!!! Our friends with the snarky answers, K-Gallery, were sweet enough to post some images from a wedding we did recently together - of me goofing off working hard.Here's a sneak peak, but be sure to check it out!Gosh, I love my j...

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Photography Week - Phinished.

{Photo Credit: Damon Tucci Photography}What a fun week! I hope you enjoyed the photographs and learning the different styles of each of the photographers, and what they are conscious about it.To me, as a wedding consultant, I always, always take into consideration my clients wants, needs, and their personalitiy when referring a photographer to them.Every photographer is different, their focus, their work, their style. Also the finished product - does the album tell a story, how do they use light in their photographs. All of these things play a role to me, and me knowing that my client will be happy with their priceless memories of their wedding...

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Final Photography Week Installment!

So last, but certainly not least, the other half of Power's Photography, Susan Powers!Both Stewart and Susan have very different eyes when it comes to weddings, but one thing I always admire about the way they work is their attention to details, like lighting, which can play such an important role when looking back at your photographs!Soooo... let me introduce to you Susan Powers!How did you get into wedding photography?Just like Stewart, wedding photography found its way to me. It first started out as a hobby to do on the weekends. The hobby soon became a passion. It’s so much fun that we made our passion into a business. What do you consider...

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Photography Week - Almost there!

We are going to finish up Photography Week with a Big Finish, another Husband and Wife team that are both Master Photographers. They both have such different styles to their photography, but exceptional in their own rights!Sooo... I've decided to introduce you to Powers Photography in two parts. Stewart first, and then his beautiful and very talented wife, Susan!Funny and Ironical story, my first job in Gainesville when I moved here to go to school, right before I got the wedding bug, I worked for Powers Photography (for 2 weeks!!!) and realized how much I love weddings, and knew that was my calling!Without further ado, let me intoduce you...

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More CJ Images!

I just located a few more images from our featured photographer today! I think you'll really love these!Check out Caroline's Blog for way more fun stuff!...

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Photography Week - Part CJ! (Part 4)

How fun has this week been! I love comparing images from each of the different photographers and seeing their different styles on paper, and their personalities shine in their answers!Today, I bring you a good friend of mine, Caroline Johnson. Her funky, artsy qualities, and stylish approach to her portraits keep brides coming back for more! Her personality shines through in all she touches. I love working with Caroline, she scouts out the best places for great images, check out her blog for more fun stuff!How did you get into Wedding Photography?Sort of by chance! I always had a passion for documenting events and people. After graduating from...

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Photography Week - Part K - er 3!

Another husband/wife team of photographers (I knew we had great photography teams, but for some reaosn I never put two and two together!) Krystal and Matt are so much fun to work with, they are like ninja's they are everywhere and no where - they are Darkman.... I think that a photographer that is able to move around so stealthy is better able to catch some of that emotion you are craving to cature on your wedding day, and they do just that! Check them out at K-Gallery and if you haven't their rockin' blog too!How did you get into Wedding Photography?Well, it's a funny story. See, we were running guns for the Japanese mafia when our stolen Soviet...

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Kara Pennington - Part Duex Photography Week!

Another husband and wife team continue photography week! I am loving looking at all of these fantastic images! They are so inspiring, and the resounding love that is captured by each photographer is just so artistic! Don't you agree?Kara Pennington and her husband Jeremey show us that once you determine your niche in life, and if you run with it at full sprint, you can succeed and thrive!How did you get into Wedding Photography?Jeremy: I started enjoying photography in high school and took every course I could in film, learning the basics there. Later on my wife was attending college for photography and we decided to go ahead and start our own...

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