A Special Thank You!

I wanted to send out a special huge-ginormous-tremendous Thank You to our clients, for without you, there would be no us!MasterPiece Weddings had a terrific year! Our Studio turned One, and you all love it here! And we love you!We have been to some beautiful places in 2008 - and we look forward to spending more wedding days with you in 2009!Thank You especially for entrusting your special day to us, and we thank you for the honor of working with you!You are the best!  Happy New Ye...

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Happy New 2009!

As we all reflect on what 2008 as brought us, and reigning in 2009, I am reminded that 2008, although not an easy year, and brings lots of hope and for what is to come. has brought me closer to my family and friends.This year has been a fantastic year for MasterPiece Weddings, and I am so, oh so, grateful for that.I am thankful for my business associates, especially for Kristin, for without her, I promise you I wouldn’t have half the hair on my head that is there now.I am so grateful for my husband that has been there for me without question, and backed me in every crazy endeavor that I have dove head first into.I am thankful for my heath, and...

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Winter Inspiration

In Florida, the weather has been un-seasonable warm. Unlike the rest of the United States. Two weeks ago we were in the 20s and 30s, this week it's been in the 70s - it's difficult to get into the spirit of the holidays... so we inspire ourselves.Bride with Bouquet,White Cosmo, Pearls, Cake, Square Fabric, Ring Bearer, White Tux, White Centerpiece, Table Setting, Pillow- Cake2, Pearl Candle, Shells, White Te...

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After The Holidays!

We have gotten a number of emails asking what the protocol is after the holidays. To write a thank you note, or to not write a note- that is the question.Well, this can be gone back and forth on - personally, I think that you should write a thank you note, regardless. Someone went out of their way to find something for you that they thought you’d like…regardless of the cost, they were thinking of you.On the other hand… if your neighbor dropped off a plate of cookies, I don’t know that it necessarily deserves a long drawn out note, but if it was out of the blue… tradition shows that it deserves a mention of some kind.So all in all- when in doubt,...

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Happy Holidays!!

From all of us to all of you, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a super fabulous Happy New Year!Our offices will be closed from December 24th through January 5th - except for Audrey and Nate's Wedding!Have a Happy Holiday season, and I'll see you after the Seven Fishes Dinn...

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Tie-Bow!

During this time of year we all tie lots of bows! But do you know how to tie the perfect bow? At Papersource.com I found a great step by step on how to tie, just the perfect bow!1. Measure ribbon by wrapping the ribbon around the box twice. It is helpful to use a sharp pair of scissors when trimming your edges. Make sure to leave enough ribbon so you can trim the edges again, if necessary, after your bow is tied.2. Tighten the ribbon around the box and with your right hand pull the length of ribbon on the left over and under to create a single tie, as you would when tying your shoe. 3. Place your thumb on your left hand to hold the tightness...

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The Story of the 15 Foot Christmas Tree!

It all started with an idea. The idea that I wanted to put up and ginormously tall Christmas Tree. My husband was out of town, so I asked his best friend Chris to help. {with the promise I would make him a delicious Salmon dinner as a Thank You!} 2 Christmas Tree stands, a bunch of money and a bird nest… the tree was up.So as I stood there at the grocery store {where they sold Christmas Trees and gave the profits to Charity} I fell in love with the biggest, largest, most beautiful tree E.V.E.R! It was a 15 Foot Tree… and the proceeds were going to charity, so what-the-hey!6:30PM – I went to Publix got this HUGE tree, I had spotted it at lunchtime...

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Baking Blunders!

As you probably already know, I love to bake! Pictured about is one of my almost-award winning pies, I entered it in the National Pie Baking Championship... it scored really well, but not well enough to win.I hear all sorts of baking blunders this time of year, and I wanted you to have help if you kneaded it!As home cooks begin pre-heating their ovens and preparing for the busy holiday baking season, some may find themselves in a sticky situation. For the third year, the Crisco® Pie Hotline – 1-877-FOR PIE TIPS (toll free) is available to offer expert advice for pie bakers who are in knead of a little help. Last year, the Crisco Pie Hotline received...

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Cookie Time!

I recently had these at a party and I just couldn't stop... I mean literally, I think I ate like 20 cookies! They are amazingly moist, and delicious! Try them for your next cookie swap, they make a gazillion cookies!Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies INGREDIENTS:1 cup shortening2 cups white sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground nutmeg1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)DIRECTIONS:1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.2....

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Wedding Bee Pro!

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard of WeddingBee... but have you heard of the newest addition to the Weddingbee Family.... Weddingbee PRO!Weddingbee PRO is a group blog about weddings, just like Weddingbee. But this blog will have real wedding *vendors*, blogging about weddings from the vendor side of the aisle. It’s the first group blog of its kind, and we couldn’t be more excited!Hear from real vendors about what to do in sticky situations, what questions to ask, how to deal with problems easily! It's an amazing site, and I am thrilled to add it to my Google Read...

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Time Off.

Meet {from Left to Right} Caroline Johnson, Dan Hathcock, Jaye McCarthy, Angela Rennick, and ME! What is time off? Honestly, I just don't know.In fact, in my so-called Time Off... I spend it with people that inspire me to do better. People that make me happy. People I can learn from, and maybe they can learn from me.It just so happens that last night was one of those time. I was invited to a Holiday Party, hosted by Dan Hathcock, and I was able to hang out with some of the most amazing women in the event planning industry.Thanks Dan for hosting such a great party, and thanks Ladies for the great time!Self Portraits by Caroline John...

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Time of Giving!

Since it's the most wonderful time of the year, I was thinking of all of the ways I could give back. One of our favorite sites, UberBrides wants your help! Incase you haven't heard of UberBrides, they are the opposite of a Bridezilla. A bride with style, class, panache. One who spends months preparing for her wedding, but then when the day comes, relaxes into the moment, and enjoys her new husband, family and friends.Basically, you.If you have tons of advice to give, and lots of trials and tribulations you've gone through, and have always wanted to blog about it, but needed an avenue to do so.Now is your chance!Whenever a bride now signs...

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Meagan's Rockin' Sweet Sixteen!

You've seen this... it was our inspiration board for Meagan's Rockin' Sweet Sixteen Party, the party was this past weekend and it was a huge sucess! Here are some photographs and the play-by-play:{the invitation}{Meagan's Awesome Birthday Cake!!!}{Cake made by: Kathy from KB Kake Kreations}{Isn't it fantastical!!!}{Meagan's Sweet Sixtini's} Pink - of course!{Club 16 - was next door to the room the guests ate in... so they had their own club-like room}{the Guest of Honor!! Meagan!!!!} Her big huge arrival!}{We set up a Photo Booth for all the guests, they LOVED it!!}This was our test shot.. Kristin and Emily look great, don't they?!?!?Meagan,...

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Contest Alert!

How would you like a $100 Gift Certificate from Wedding Paper Diva's!!! All you have to do is leave a comment below!We know that the cold winter months can be, well cold. So to provide a touch of inspiration during the cold winter months, we are sponsoring a “destination wedding” invitation contest!The conntest will run until December 21st at midnight - and you can win a $100 gift certificate from Wedding Paper Diva's! Just leave a comment below and we'll randomly select a winner- anyone can enter! If you love paper - what are you waiting for, a $100 gift certificate can be yours!Tell your friends, your neighbors, your dog...

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Go Elf Yourself!

How fun! Last year, I elf'ed my family, and this year, as a suprise Kristy from Posh Pastry, elf'ed Kristin and I, and I have to say the new format is hysterical!I don't think I laughed this hard in a long time!So, make someone laugh, go Elf Yourself!...

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Winter White...revisited

As the Holiday Party season is upon us, I was thinking about what to wear. Obviously the cute red number that I got on sale at White House Black Market is top runner, but you can't wear the same dress to all of the parties, right?The other week, while finding inspiration for an inspiration board, I mentioned that I was headed to a party, and the girls in my office suggested forced me to wear a white dress. {Katie - from Sweetwater, Me, Jessica - Solutions Bridal}I was honestly, hesitant, you don't wear white after Labor Day - at least that is what I've always thought. I was concerned that wearing a white {even Winter White} might be perceived...

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Cookie Time!

The holidays are right around the corner!! Here's my favorite sugar cookie recipe, decorate them as you wish, this year I decided to get fancy - check out the cookies I made last weekend.You can use your favorite sugar cookie recipe, as long as it is a sturdy cut out style cookie, or use the recipe that follows:INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONSIn a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least...

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What a Beautiful Wedding!

I know I've said before that we have the best clients, and frankly I mean that from the bottom of my heart! But Lindsay and Stephen were different, Lindsay was wearing a pink dress, and not a gushy, blush romantic pink, I mean PINK! And it was totally her! And she rocked it!Lindsay and I quickly hit it off with our love of mountain biking, so we talked and talked about biking and how the clutziest people {namley her and I} find a sport that we love so much, but can get hurt so badly doing it...but it doesn't matter. {Love so much - they tied it into the wedding, not once, but twice!!!} Check out their amazing get away vehicle!We had the best...

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