Tutorial - How To Throw An Around The World Wine Tasting

Tutorial - How To Throw An Around The World Wine Tasting

You can probably imagine that after all of the time and energy spent planning other people's celebrations, it's sometimes hard to find the time to plan a personal event...  But recently I decided to plan a dinner party for my husband's birthday, and I wanted it to be a memorable experience for all of our friends and family, but also incorporate some of his favorite things.  As an accountant for an International company he usually travels to a different country several times a year (a bonus for someone who already loves to travel).  And anyone who knows him knows he is quite a wine snob (no offense, sweetie!)  So I decided to combine these passions into a wine tasting party that would take our guests 'AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY SIPS' - what could be more fun than that?

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Cindy and Dan - Coral and Midnight at the Museum Wedding

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Cindy and Dan - Coral and Midnight at the Museum Wedding

Dan and Cindy met on a blind date that turned into love at first sight!  They exchanged timeless vows in a ceremony mass at St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, followed by an elegant reception at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.  The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the bride's favorite places in St. Pete and held a special place in their hearts. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour in the Membership Garden and a reception in the expansive conservatory with floor to ceiling views of the water. The couple's navy, pink and ivory color palette was reflected in their beautiful and classic floral arrangements and stationery.  Everywhere you looked, the wedding was filled with elegant details from the crystal candlesticks to the pocket invitations, and can we just talk about that bouquet?!  

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Jennifer and Casey - A Blush and Baroque Wedding

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Jennifer and Casey - A Blush and Baroque Wedding

When Jennifer and Casey met while out on the town with friends, it truly was love at first sight. At the end of the evening, like a scene from a movie, their first kiss through the taxi door was as electric as their first kiss as husband and wife at their waterfront nuptials! The couple exchanged vows in front of 150 of their closest friends and family at the Davis Islands Garden Club near downtown Tampa.  

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Jessica and Mike - Timeless Tradition in the heart of Tampa

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Jessica and Mike - Timeless Tradition in the heart of Tampa

Jessica's eye for classic beauty and timeless detail, and Mike's goal of excellent music and food were perfectly merged on their wedding day.  Before exchanging sacred vows in a traditional Catholic ceremony in historic Ybor City, the bride shared an intimate first look with her Father after stepping into her stunning lace sleeved gown.  The chic black and white color scheme and formal styling first appeared in custom invitation suites, and was accented with tiny touches of pale pink and pewter, appearing in flora that popped against the formal onyx gowns and tuxedos.

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Lisa and Tushar - an Indian Fusion Wedding in St. Petersburg

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Lisa and Tushar - an Indian Fusion Wedding in St. Petersburg

Lisa and Tushar wanted to honor their family and culture during their wedding at the beautiful Renaissance Vinoy St. Petersburg.  Lisa's fairy tale wedding vision was combined with Tushar's Indian customs which inspired such details as the colorful and lush flowers, gold accents, and recurring elephant motif.

Your dream wedding is within reach...