Face Lift!

For a while now I've been debating on re-branding MasterPiece Weddings. Not changing my company's name or doing anything crazy like that. I like the name - but modern'ing up my logo. Just so you think, hmph, something's different, but I can't put my finger on it...I think over time I realized who I was and not who I thought everyone wanted me to be. Almost 16 years ago now, I created MasterPiece Weddings. It was always to help brides create the wedding of their dreams and that will never change. But with an awesometastic feel, and a modern and fresh twist.But over time, we've developed a fun and romantical (yes, I said romantical) vision...

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Entertaining Tips: Planning

Rule #4Serve a signature drink in a pitcher or an Italian Beverage Jar! This way it's premade, and you won't be playing barmade all night.At our last dinner party, I used an Italian Beverage Jar filled it with juice and volka, a little soda water, and tossed in a bag or cranberries... and everyone loved it! And I didn't have to mix drinks all night.We set some bottles of red and white wine beside the jar, a few bottles of water, with cups for our guests, and this way no one had to be bartender. We could all enjoy the party.Just have fun, it's your party t...

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Darren and Kristina = LOVE!

Sometimes you work with a client that you totally fall head over heals for... I did.Darren and Kristina live in Chicago, but met in Gainesville. So, for them it was an obvious choice to get married here. Planning long distance is not easy, so having a local contact you can trust is a big help, and we became fast friends working together.Their wedding was romantic, fun and delicous!Great Vendors too:Wedding Planner: MasterPiece WeddingsPhotographer: Gina Leigh PhotographyCaterer: Celebrations CateringRentals: CelebrationsCeremony Venue: Baughman CenterReception Venue: Thomas CenterFlorist: Prange's FloristCake: KB KakesDJ: Wayne's World (phone:...

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ELD:: Guest Blogger!

Lauren from Every Last Detail has written a fabulous post for us. If you haven't checked out her blog, please do! It's so chock full of inspiration and fantastic advice. Some brides while planning their wedding realize their true passion for planning, and Lauren is one of those incredible women! She wrote a post for us which I'll call: I Wish I Knew As A Bride.So without futher ado, let me introduce Lauren....When Melissa asked me to be a guest blogger, I was so honored and excited! Of course I would do anything to help her out, especially when she's about to pop out a baby! I've learned a lot from Melissa in the past few months, and I often find myself wishing she had been my wedding planner 7 months ago. Therefore, I knew exactly what I wanted to write about when she asked me!...

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Guest Blogger! With this Ring - DIY

I am loving all of Darci's DIY projects! I cannot thank her enough for these posts! It really makes you realize these are do'able! So, without further ado, here is Darci's DIY Envelope Liners!!Seeing as how I am a glutton for punishment, I decided to make my own envelope liners for our wedding. It sounds like a daunting task at first but I can assure you that if you give yourself enough time, it can be worth it to have envelopes lined in the paper you have year heart set on (which is why I started this project to begin with)!It's sometimes easier to pull the envelope apart, but I tried to conserve so I measured one that was still in tact. I used...

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Guest Blogger! Darci Does It Herself! Part 2

Darci, is amazing with all of her DIY projects! I love this pillow! How pretty and how easy! Her work is amazing - don't you think!This is kind of a simple project but one of my favorites! Our wedding colors are black, white, and green so I wanted our ring bearer to carry a pillow with a little flare. After looking around at a few pre-made options and coming up empty handed, I decided to make one myself! The supplies I used are:• Fabric (1/2 yard at most)• Sewing thread to match fabric• 1” satin ribbon• Polyfill stuffingI wanted the pillow to be about a 9 inch square, so I cut two pieces of fabric into 10 inch squares. A word to the wise – make...

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Entertaining Tips: Planning

Rule #3Don't run out of alcohol! I know that seems like a given, but if you are serving wine, have enough - assume that you'll serve 1 drink per hour, per guest. That means if you are hosting a party for 30 people, and you get 5 glasses of wine out of bottle, you'll need 7 bottles of wine.... (4 bottles of white and 3 bottles of red, or vise versa)That is even if not everyone is drinking.. plan ahead!Plus have bottled water and some soda or punch...And have fun! Enjoy your party! Have the wine open and ready to go, self serve so you aren't playing bartender all night lo...

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Guest Blogger! Darci Does It Herself!

Hello MasterPiece Weddings Readers! My name is Darci and I write a wedding blog called With This Ring. When Melissa asked me to write some guest posts for her blog I was happy to participate, and thought it might be best to show you some of the DIY projects I created for my own wedding. I hope they will give you some ideas and inspiration for your own day!Last summer, I saw an article in Martha Stewart Weddings about cute ways to dress your dog for your wedding day. There is no chance that our dog, Lola, is well behaved enough to be a part of the wedding itself but we would like to get a few pictures with her beforehand. The article contained...

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Daisy and Wes' Wedding!

Our last wedding of the year was Daisy and Wes's wedding- we definately ended our season on a high note. This wedding was full of personal touches, home made table runners, the bride and groom custom painted vases so they were perfect!And we can't forget Dakota! Daisy and Wes' puppy that stayed through the reception.You can find more of their wedding images here.Thanks to a fabulous team for making this day perfect!Coordinator: MasterPiece Weddings (Amanda- Lead Planner)Reception Venue: Haile Plantation Golf and Country ClubFlowers: Joan PrangeDJ: Wayne's WorldCake: Sparkman's Bridal Service (no website)Photos: Russell Mar...

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Red! Oh my!

Just because the holidays are over, is no reason to get rid of the red! Look how beautiful this is! Thank you Intern Melissa for putting this beautiful board together!Links: {dress}, {place cards}, {veil} {cuff links} {cake} {invitation} {lounge} {flowers} {shoes} {napk...

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Entertaining Tips: Planning

Rule #2Create a menu in advance. Have one dish you actually make, and 2 or 3 that are no make, no bake, and no fuss.For example:Make a homemade Roasted Garlic Aoli from Scratch - super easy!1 Fresh Egg Yolk3/4 Cup of Olive OilSqueeze of Lemon Juice (no seeds please)1/8 of a cup of Roasted Garlic (from the jar is fine)Whisk the egg yolk in a mixer with a whisk attachment, then slowly add the Olive Oil...slowly.... very slowly.... then squeeze in the lemon and fold in the garlic... done!Serve the Roasted Garlic Aoli with some potato wedges that you find in the frozen section of your grocery store - I like these.A Cheese Platter with 3 kinds of...

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Lucky Guest Blogger!

Thank you Erin for your amazing posts! I soooo appreciate it! And seriously, how beautiful!Winter can sometimes feel grey and gloomy. Aimee at Creative Montage took grey and made it mean beautifuland sparkly! I love a simple palette like grey and white. It can really blend well with lots of sparkle and shine. Stop by Creative Montage's blog, Creative Odds n' Ends, for more beautiful edding and holiday inspiration.Images sources: {row 1: Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Steven Dweck, Kenneth Cole via Brides} {row 2: Jasmine Star Photography, Carolina Herrera via Brides, Beane & Company via Etsy, The Knot} {row 3: Bonzie via Etsy,...

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