tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53490165655547147872024-02-21T12:16:29.365-06:00Absolutely Fabulous WeddingsAbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-26419317855291617112011-10-25T10:30:00.000-05:002011-10-25T10:30:59.854-05:00Harvest Love.It's that time of year that we all seem to swoon over and get nostalgic about. Perhaps, first and formost, because Autumn is that time of year where we all fondly remember picking out our first outfit for school and donning what we thought was the hippest backpack in the classroom. Or maybe it's because Fall is a time where we begin to have more frequent family gatherings and fondly remember fireside chats complete with smores, cider and cozy blankets. Whatever it is, Fall seems to hold a special place in all of our hearts. We couldn't resist sharing some of our absolutely favorite Autumn inspirations!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aplaceforusblog.com/">~Mantle {LOVE}~</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~Fall layers, knits and plaid = <3 ~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~Autumn beauty at it's finest~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/315571840/">~simply gorgeous~</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~stunning fall tablescape~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/209752940/">~Can you smell how {delightful} these would be?~</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~spicy fall colors~</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">What about Autumn is inspiring you??</div>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-23695038129833067572011-10-06T00:19:00.002-05:002011-10-07T07:55:24.166-05:00{Real Wedding}:: Amanda + Shawn: Summer Romance at Soiree<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Real Wedding:: Amanda and Shawn</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">We have been absolutely tickled from day one to have the honor of designing Amanda and Shawn’s wedding. We have always referred to Amanda lovingly as our ‘expo bride’. When Absolutely Fabulous Weddings made its’ debut in January at the Pensacola Bridal Show we met with hundreds of brides, passed out countless business cards and spent hours describing to those that stopped by our booth exactly who we were. We were unique. We weren’t just flowers, or design, or makeup. We weren’t separate entities hoping to reach out to brides, but instead the<a href="http://www.absolutelyfabweddings.com/"> ‘AbFab Team’</a> looking to provide brides with a ‘one-stop-shop’ if you will providing three needed services for their wedding days. While we chased several leads from that day, it was an e-mail that we received from Elisabeth, Amanda’s mom, that really got the ball rolling as our first opportunity to showcase exactly what AbFab was. They would become our first official booking of the 2011 wedding season and were special to us already because they believed in our talents, motivation and desire to create the most perfect wedding day, stress free of course all the while having a blast in the process. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"> Our initial consult with Amanda and Elisabeth was nothing short of sensational. We laughed until there were tears in our eyes, listened attentively as Amanda shared the story of her and Shawn and just grew more amazed with the beautiful people that Elisabeth and Amanda were. We walked away from the first meeting all three of us with the same though: can every bride and mother-of-the-bride be this awesome!? They were truly special to us from the start and the journey that we took with them over the next several months couldn’t have been more perfect or gone more smoothly. They both fell in love with the olioboard of what our vision was for the big day and gave us more creative license than we could ever have dreamed of. Since the day we began designing and envisioning what their Big Day would look like everything was a breeze. Elisabeth and Amanda trusted us to make design, flower and color decisions for them and that meant the world to us, seriously. We love nothing more than for the bride to assist in giving us her vision but when we get to add to what she has already dreamt up it is literally a designers dreamworld; and we got to live it!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">The day of the wedding went off flawlessly for us. Church décor was setup early on to include the gorgeous greenery and rose garlands that wrapped around the candelabras and alcove pieces that filled the church with the sweet smell of peonies and roses. Setup at Soiree was oh-so-fun. If you’ve never had the opportunity to check out this beautiful gem of a venue, you definitely need to stop in. It’s old-world chic with a hint of modern décor is the perfect venue for so many couples. It can be customized in so many ways! The centerpieces were carefully placed and the sweetheart table décor was intricately placed, special just for the bride and groom. The bouquets were passed out individually to each bridesmaid and to Amanda. We were so fortunate to have these few minutes with the girls to officially hand them their bouquets after they were finished getting ready. The flowers completely set of their look and they looked absolutely sensational! Not to mention this was the first wedding where the entire wedding party, bride and mother -of –the- bride would receive an all-day wear makeover by Alaina Mitchell herself. She worked her magic flawlessly on all of the girls, adding her special touch to each one of them and making them sparkle on this special day. They were glowing when we left them to put finishing touches on the reception venue and expected nothing short of absolutely GORGEOUS photos to come. Needless to say, although we were stunned to see Ms. <a href="http://www.leslieroark.com/">Leslie Roark's</a> images of this beautiful day, we weren’t completely surprised to see exactly what each picture captured: a loving couple, an amazing family and true friends there to help celebrate one on of the most memorable and incredible days of Amanda and Shawn’s life. </div><div class="MsoNormal"> An incredible THANK YOU to <a href="http://www.leslieroark.com/">Leslie Roark Photography </a>for capturing each and every moment of this magical day!<br />
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We'll begin with a peek at Amanda + Shawn's olioboard that drove our inspiration!<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.olioboard.com/boards/20947-haskin-weddinge">here</a> to see more details! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_6004r-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_6004r-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">~All the girls enjoyed being pampered by Alaina and her fabulous assistant Tara~</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~Amanda graciously agreed to be a part of our 'recycled bride' program. As part of the 'perks', these gorgeous alter pieces were transported to the reception site so they could be enjoyed even more up close and personal while everyone was celebrating! Alter pieces were a design of green hydrangeas, green amaranthus, lavender garden roses, purple ranunculus, lavender and pale yellow stock, white peonies, hypericum berries, curly willow as well as sprigs of camellia bush greenery.~ </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_6501r-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_6501r-2.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> ~Both Amanda and Shawn are FSU grads so we made sure to add touches of the gold and Seminole arrowheads to personalize. Amanda's bouquet had touches of lavender and purple ranunculus, fragrant white peonies, and pittosporum greenery. We placed a gold and pearl family heirloom brooch to add the finishing touch to her bouquet. The grooms boutonniere had white ranunculus, hypericum berries, and sprigs of dusty miller. ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_7376r-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_7376r-1.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~Amanda was absolutely glowing, and what a beautiful couple her and Shawn are! Amanda's dress was exceptionally stunning and made just for her by her grandmother.~ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_8005r-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="570" src="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_8005r-2.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~details of the reception at the beautiful <a href="http://www.soireecateringandevents.com/">Soiree Catering and Events</a> in Downtown Pensacola~ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/DSC_0844r-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/DSC_0844r-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~blush spray roses, purple and lavender ranunculus, amranthus, pittosporum, sprigs of pale yellow and purple stock and hypericum berries composed the moss balls which hung from the sweetheart table as well as the flowers that were placed on the cake!~</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_6286r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_6286r.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~The girls, shining in their beautiful dresses, makeovers, and bright-eyed smiles!~ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_8230r-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="528" src="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_8230r-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">~From their first look to their exit at the end of the night, Amanda and Shawn are the epiome of a couple deep in love and happiness. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. H.! We hope that you are blessed with an incredible life with one another and can’t thank you enough for letting us be a part of your beautiful day!~</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
Design|Flowers|Makeup: <a href="http://www.absolutelyfabweddings.com/">Absolutely Fabulous Weddings</a><br />
Photography: <a href="http://www.leslieroark.com/">Leslie Roark Photography</a> <br />
Venue: <a href="http://www.soireecateringandevents.com/">Soiree Catering and Events</a></div>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0Pensacola, FL, USA30.42130899999999 -87.216914930.347587999999991 -87.28351090000001 30.495029999999989 -87.1503189tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-28944054424198238202011-09-15T09:30:00.001-05:002011-09-19T09:34:14.557-05:00Too Cool For School: The Wingtip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Fall is in the air and school is back in session! This is the time to make a splash and leave your mark. Growing up, my Dad always bragged about his glory days. He took credit for introducing the "wingtip" shoe to all his fellow students...claiming he was sporting trends far before anyone else caught on. Well Dad, there is a new wingtip in town and its not those tap-dance looking shoes of your yesteryear. The wingtip we are referring to is an absolutely fab makeup trend that we are completely in love with! With the recent emergence of 60s inspired styles, makeup was bound to catch up and celebrities everywhere are jumping on board. Ladies, if you want to be a trend-setter, you need to hop on this train before it leaves the station! The wingtip eyeliner is sleek, sexy, fun, and flirty! You will have everyone wishing they could pull it off too!<br />
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<i>Awe Marilyn and Audrey....How you still inspire us!!</i><br />
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<i><u>The Over Achiever</u></i>~ You want to stand out in everything you do! Straight A's, super athlete, and show stopping style.....We get it. We Love it! This is a daring look with a flip that may boarder on too flippy, but some of you see this and your eyes light up with excitement. If that is the case, rock it, don't stop it!!<br />
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<i><u>The Drama Queen</u></i>~ They say, "Who does she think she is?" But they think, "Gosh I wish I could do my makeup like that?".......Sorry was that caddy? Its ok we are in the "Drama Queen" section. Be who you are! Makeup is not about covering up your face or morphing into someone else, makeup is about self expression and using color to tell the world how you feel. Its a beautiful thing my friends! We love both of these looks, they are confident, bold, and dramatic. Just be sure to practice in the mirror a few times first....hehe<br />
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</style><span style="font-size: small;">Freshman chemistry class; the dreaded requirement that almost every freshman must endure. It’s a class packed with too many students, too many lab hours and far too many homework sessions spent cranking out formulas that many quite possibly will never use during the rest of their college career. Most freshmen cheer for the day to finally burn the book (or rather sell it back for grocery money) but for Jenna and James, this was only the beginning. It’s where the initial sparks flew and not to spare the given cliche, where the true ‘chemistry’ of their relationship developed.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">They are a couple that is near and dear to my heart as I have had the pleasure of being in Jenna’s life since 8<sup>th</sup> grade. Late, late nights studying for AP classes and test after test after test, afternoons spent practicing volleyball until our entire bodies ached and weightlifting competitions where I was constantly impressed by her stellar strength. Not to mention the ups and downs of our high school careers and constantly beating ourselves up over needing to better ourselves at everything and then finally, we reached college. A time in both of our lives where we would meet our soul mates and a time where even though for many years there were thousands of miles between us, we were always close. We rendezvoused as much as possible from Melbourne, FL, to Washington, D.C. Jenna, Meg (another dear friend of ours) and I picked up each time right where we left off, as if we saw each other every day, even though the truth was far from that. There were times where a month or two would go by without a chat, as our busy lives often got in the way. But no matter what, we were always there for one another for the joys, the tears and all the momentous occasions that wove the fabric of our lives.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fast forward to the morning of her wedding day...having the opportunity to be a part of such a celebration still brings a glowing smile to my face. Sitting in that seaside hotel above the turquoise waters of the Atlantic as a warm spring breeze blew through the patio doors, I watched Jenna put on her stunning wedding gown. It was then that the memories of our friendship flooded back. She looked absolutely <i>breathtaking</i>. The details that she adorned suited her style, her sense of fashion and her detail-oriented personality where she strives for absolute perfection in everything she does. A quality I have always admired in her. From the small feather birdcage clip in her shiny blonde locks, to the peacock feather clips on her dazzling champagne-colored heels. She shined so brightly on this big day for both her and James, there was not a doubt in her glow that this would be nothing short of perfect. It was the day where she would become Mrs. P. in front of family and friends, Jenna and James would show the world their true love for one another by making a commitment to spend their entire lives together, and as Sugarland so truthfully puts it, ‘Stuck Like Glue’.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">When we had our initial consult with Heather and Chris at Starbucks this past winter we could tell that these two were a unique and beautiful couple. First off, we thought it was extra awesome that Chris decided to attend. Not many fiance's will endure the ‘pain’ that is wedding planning, many leave it up to their bride-to-be to make the decisions. So Chris definitely earned extra brownie points in our book that night. <br />
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As the planning developed over the next few months we grew more and more excited to debut this fun, modern , spring-time wedding. The pinks and greens that complemented the whites and pops of grapefruit were going to look stunning not only on the beach, but also at Chris and Heather’s fab choice for a reception site- The Four Points Sheraton on Okaloosa Island. Complete with a pool (which Chris and Heather chose to take a newlywed dip in post ceremony!), signature cocktail and sweets bar, their reception was a reflection of a couple that was totally fun-loving and knew how to party! Congratulations again Mr. and Mrs. Maurer, it was such an honor to help design your Big Day! <br />
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And now for a few pics of the design, makeup, as well as the olioboard that gave Chris and Heather our vision for their Big Day!<br />
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</div>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-14712283843734533402011-06-22T09:15:00.006-05:002011-06-22T09:32:57.861-05:00{Our Faves} Short-Length Wedding Dresses... IT'S SUMMER!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Summer is upon us... and, yes, we are aware that if you are having a 2011 summer wedding that you have most likely already picked out your dress. (If you haven't.... you better get to it missy!) Here are a few of our favorite short-length gowns for those brides having 2012 summer weddings, or our 2011 summer brides living on the edge who haven't found their perfect dress yet. Even better, maybe your having a wedding in the winter that happens to be in a place where it's going to be warm (LUCKY!). Oh wait... we live in Florida... what do we have to complain about. There are no winters here.... well at least not ones that require to you wear parkas. :) OK OK... rambling on... wait... just you wait until you see the last dress we feature! IT'S GOING TO BLOW YOU AWAY!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, you see the one on the right? It's kind of the opposite of a mullet, instead of "business in the front, party in the back" like the mullet (made somewhat famous by the movie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245686/"target="_blank"><i>Joe Dirt</i></a>) this dress is "Party in the front, business in the back." Now for how we really feel about it.... GORGEOUS! What better way to show off a little leg at your wedding and keep cool, but still have a beautiful full length dress in the back. And the one on the left... that just screams FUN! It's like Cinderella meets Tina Turner... Plenty of leg, while still being a lady of course. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.morilee.com/"target="_blank"><img border="0" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9Q-7ItinrB7tr-rtNvnrQSkr5uPNu_610Etn-7aCmitq8qm3Psy6Fz-VTkUzN8woYBzPYFa0a967Cq_7gtPK8e4FeOrW51B9ntHSARsTHBSAoxodW1HD2qbvdIZhjdAsN24QXsZFoyRl/s640/Mori+Lee.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ok, so after seeing these next two beautiful dresses from <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/" target="_blank">David's Bridal</a>, I drifted off into a wedding daydream. Ummm... the yellow car with that adorable 50's inspired gown... it doesn't get much cuter than that folks (<i>chuckle</i>, I said 'folks', <i>chuckle</i>). The gorgeous detailing on the short-sleeved dress on the right takes this one to the next level in wedding dress ranking! Go ahead... zoom in... you won't regret it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CHECK OUT THIS DRESS.... The romantic champagne colored one on the left. Look how chic and sexy you can look, while your dancing your little heart away under an outside tent in the middle of your summer wedding.... still 80 degrees outside and you're not even sweating! (Paint your own picture if this one doesn't suit your tastes) Unless you're like me of course... .then you may be sweating, but you'll be doing it in style! Then.... BAMMM.... the pictures immediately to the right, wait that can't be the same dress... can it? Yes, my dears, it is the same dress. Equipped with the most amazing design... a removeable Velcro bottom half. <a href="http://www.allurebridals.com/index.php?id=3&product_id=508"target="_blank">YES VELCRO!</a> I know, I never thought it could happen, but it did, and it's fantastic. Walk down the isle in this gorgeous full-length dress with a train and just before the reception rip that bottom off, and VIOLA! Two looks in one! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-90739438611029952452011-06-20T10:13:00.005-05:002011-06-22T09:45:32.761-05:00Summer Summer Summertime: Have Gorgeous Skin All Summer LongSummer is officially here and we are finding that what worked for our skin in the winter does not apply in the summertime heat and humidity. Whether you are prepping your skin for a gorgeous summertime wedding, a tropical honeymoon getaway, or you just want to look your best during the most revealing season of the year, these must have products will have you looking absolutely fabulous this summer...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-13232914781474536842011-05-20T13:47:00.001-05:002011-07-16T14:18:42.701-05:00{Fab. Flower Friday} Featuring: Ranunculus!If you have not been introduced to this lovely little springtime gem you are in for a complete treat! The ranunculus may appear delicate and dainty on the outside but it is a full, hearty and lasting flower perfect for standing a little bit of breeze and heat for the outdoor springtime, early summer wedding. The color palette that these darlings come in ranges from yellow, to soft peach, a jammy plum to bright sunny orange. They compliment flowers from roses, to peonies, and are the perfect touch to a gardeny or vintage themed wedding. So feast your eyes on these lovelies as they are added to the list of AbFab's most FAVE blooms!<br />
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</div><div>And to see what these beauties look like in a finished product, here are some gorg. bouquets featuring the dear little ranunculus!</div><div><br />
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</div>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-45660997042635205582011-05-20T09:58:00.000-05:002011-05-20T09:58:50.147-05:00{Introducing} our Crazy~ in~ Love Contest Winners: Ashley + JohnCongratulations Ashley & John for winning our first ever Crazy~In~Love Contest! Read on to discover their Crazy~In~Love story written by Ashley: <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">John and I met through my brother & I's good friend. We always flirted and smiled at each other and joked around. Finally he got the nerve to ask me on a date and I said Yes , of course. We knew it was love, Honestly it's like a fairytale. Me & John are always happy. He's a jokester and loves just smiling and saying stupid funny things to make people laugh and we're both very down to earth and love to just be around each other. I can never be sad around him. He's my rock, my world. He gave me the best thing in this world, our son. We're both two very compassionate people.</span><br style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><br style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tips to a happy marriage: </span><br style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Always be yourself. Don't get mad or upset over the little things that don't matter. Be open and honest. Don't be afraid of who you are. We sit down every day to tell each other our feelings about our day & five positive things about each other. Literally everyday. Support each other no matter what. Be sensitive.</span><br style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><br style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We are meant for each other. We both know how to express our feelings, be in touch with emotion and thrive off being with one another. He is the love of my life.</span></span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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Do you play the guitar or just love music? Have your guests sign a guitar instead of a guest book. You can purchase a guitar new, of course, or shop the thrift stores or local music shops for gently used guitars at a really great price. Since wine is AbFab's usual drink of choice, naturally, we love the idea of using wine bottles as a guest book. Leave the labels on and the wine uncorked, or have some fun before the wedding and drink up! If you want to remove the labels, try placing the bottles in the oven for about 10 minutes at 250 degrees. It works every time... :) <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Wine-Labels-for-Collecting">Here are a few other easy ways to remove labels. </a><br />
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To all you surfers and snowboarders out there, here is the one for you! Have your guest sign a surfboard or snowboard for a keepsake. Do you consider yourself Earthy or are you having a nature-inspired wedding? Ever thought of having your guests sign rocks? What a great idea!<br />
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Having a destination wedding or have a lot of out-of-town guests? Have them leave you and your love a note on a postcard. Or you can have your escort cards serve as a guestbook as this puzzle did on the right. Each puzzle piece was an escort card and the guests had to find where their piece fit in the puzzle. Then, guests signed the mat around the puzzle instead of a guest book. Double duty! <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/06/10/pop-art-wedding-theme-and-puzzle-guest-book/">This clever design</a> uses magnets on the back of the puzzle and magnetic paint on the mat to hold the puzzle pieces in place.<br />
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Last but not least, a few examples of the ever-popular guest book wedding tree. <a href="http://www.modernwedding.org/unique-wedding-guest-books/">"Leaf a Thumbprint, and Sign Your Name!"</a> A couple stamp pads in colors of your choice, and a hand painted tree on a canvas with only the branches is all you need to have this personal touch at your wedding. Spice it up a bit if you'd like with these other variations. Create a <a href="http://mareeyah.com/blog/alternative-wedding-guest-book-ideas/">decoupage tree</a> and use all different colors of fabric/paper. <a href="http://celebratetheevent.blogspot.com/2010/04/creative-guest-book-ideas.html">A glass guest book tree</a> is so unique! Have your guests sign colorful pieces of artistic glass and hang them from wire. <br />
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These are just a few of the great guest book alternatives out there. Did you do something different at your wedding or plan to? <a href="http://www.facebook.com/absolutelyfabwedding">Let us know by leaving a comment or facebook us!</a> Attach a picture if you have one!<br />
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~~The AbFab TeamAbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-8302864596284829372011-05-09T11:23:00.000-05:002011-05-09T15:38:16.837-05:00Color Me Wonder~Wheel<div style="text-align: left;">All makeup loving women have wondered what color suits them the best. <i>{Am I a Winter? Am I a Spring? Ughh or maybe an Autumn?} </i>Often times the confusion surrounding 'the perfect shade', can drive women to throw in the towel and give up on makeup all together! Here at AbFab we encourage you not to give up, because makeup is just way too much FUN!</div>Keep in mind, the idea that you can only wear one or two shades is an ancient concept. With more emphasis on application techniques, the range of color choices have expanded. Modern makeup is meant to be an outlet for self-expression and a way to enhance the beautiful features you were blessed with. <br />
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So to start off the fab-flower series, we felt the need to debut one of the seasons most sensational, gorgeous and ethereal looking blooms, the <i>Juliet rose</i>.<br />
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Often compared to the likes of a peony, the Juliet rose is lush and full, soft and delicate and a perfect compliment to an array of wedding styles. From vintage and beachy to a bit of classic, elegance, the Juliet rose is a flower we are most certainly swooning over this season! <br />
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And of course one of our favorites, a bouquet that was plentiful of Juliet roses created for our beyond beautiful bride Jenna. Her choice of wedding colors was impeccable, not too mention how her vintage~coastal theme complimented not only her personality but also her glowing skin. Be looking for her and her hubby's gorgeous wedding to be featured on our blog {very} soon! Thanks to <a href="http://www.simplyinlovephotography.com/">Simply in Love Photography</a> for capturing this sensational day {and all the touching moments in between}!<br />
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Floral Design/Make-up: <a href="http://www.absolutelyfabweddings.com/">Absolutely Fabulous Weddings</a> </div>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-62536726517264903292011-05-05T11:23:00.000-05:002011-05-05T12:15:32.583-05:00Celebrating Cinco De Mayo<i><b>Cinco De Mayo</b></i><b> is a holiday celebrated nationwide in the United States and throughout Mexico. This fun and festive holiday celebrates Mexican culture, pride, and the fight for freedom during the American Civil War. This is a fantastic time to learn more about Mexican tradition, and reflect on our rich history as neighbors and friends.</b><br />
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This delicate tablecloth works perfectly with this theme. Balls of roses and daisies give this setting a more tailored look.<br />
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Feathers, damask and billy balls.... LOVE IT! Feathers and yellow orchids give this bridal bouquet just the right touch of flirtiness! <br />
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Don't be afraid to take risks...after all, these are not your average nuptial colors of choice. Let your personality shine and Rock it!!<br />
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2.) Recycle your wedding supplies!~ When in life will you ever need 100 votives, 50 vases and enough fabric to create your wedding gown 3 times over? The answer is probably never! We at AbFab call it our 'Recycled Bride Discount' and offer a percentage off if we are able to reuse containers, votives, anything and everything from your wedding! It's a win-win! Another wedding will see your items used in a completely different style and you'll walk away with all the gorgeous pictures without all those vases collecting dust in the attic. We think it is fan-freaking-tastic {and we hope you do too! Plus, who doesn't love a discount?!}<br />
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3.) Be choosy in choosing your blooms~think in season!~ Sure you may adore those peonies or just think that if you are doing yellow in your color palette you have to have those daffodils. We'd like to challenge brides to think twice before choosing their flowers! Not only will you pay more for those have-to-have blooms when they're out of season, but the carbon footprint of your flowers in order to get them to you will be larger than bigfoot!<br />
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4.) Eco-friendly makeup~we {LOVE} Estee Lauder! ~ Our make-up artist/designer extraordinaire Alaina Mitchell has been trained by only the best. Estee Lauder proudly boasts a new vita minerals line that contains vitamins and the super antioxidant ingredient pomegranate. And to top it off, Estee Lauder proudly does <u>no testing on animals</u>. How can you not love their makeup (and artists) even more for that? Fur friendly = LOVE.<br />
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5.) Make your wedding {personal}~ many couples are exploring their options with getting away from the traditional and finding more ways to personalize what is 'their' day. This can mean anything from collecting containers from thrift stores, contacting family to reuse vintage furniture, to reusing linens that have been sitting in a cedar chest for years. The AbFab Team 100% supports this! Your wedding should beat to the tune of you as a couple and the more personal the better. Recently we purchased some vintage turquoise Ball mason jars off of e-bay thanks to a fabulous lady who no longer needed them for canning~ she was thrilled to pass them down for a wedding and we can't wait to send her a picture of how they were re-used. The effect of reusing is three fold~people love to see their stuff used again, the wedding is that much more personalized to the couple, and we at AbFab have huge, kiddish smiles on our faces knowing that those items have more love than anything that could be store bought.<br />
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These tips are just several of many that we'd love to begin sharing with you on how to have the latest accessory at your wedding, the 'green' stamp of approval! And now to leave you with a few of our favorite 'green' designs that we think you might swoon over. Happy Earth Day to all!<br />
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</div>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-55166683915218561632011-03-31T19:25:00.000-05:002011-03-31T19:25:56.540-05:00Crazy In Love Couples Contest!Calling all couples! Whether you are Dating, Engaged, or Already Hitched, we want to celebrate the crazy, fun-loving side of you all. What in the world is better than those shared bursts of laughter, the silly faces that always entice a smile, inside jokes that make no sense, or the goofy voices you only use with each other? We say NOTHING!<br />
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The key to a long lasting and happy relationship is a good sense of humor and we want to see yours!!!<br />
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<b>We invite all couples to participate in the "Crazy In Love Couples Contest" on our </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/absolutelyfabwedding"><b>Absolutely Fabulous Facebook Page</b></a><b>. Participation is easy and so much fun, and the PRIZES are amazing!</b><br />
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1. Find the craziest picture you can find of you and your love and post it on our Facebook wall. (You must 'like' our page to do so)<br />
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3. Lastly, tell ALL your friends to 'like' our page and vote for your photo! The entire Facebook community can vote so be sure to pick the most outrageous photo you can find.<br />
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The contest will run March 31st 2011- April 30th 2011 (voting will close 11:59pm CST).<br />
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<b>~The winner will receive a $100.00 gift card for ANYTHING, ANYWHERE</b>! Thats right folks, you choose the place and we send you the card! That could be $100.00 worth of gas, groceries for a week, or a fabulous night out with you and your hunny. Amazing, right?<br />
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<b>~</b>Thats not all....<b>One lucky voter will receive a $25.00 gift card of their choice</b> as well. So, be sure to tell your friends that by voting for you, they can win an awesome prize as well.<br />
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<b>~The winning couple will also be featured on our blog. We want to share your secret to happiness with our audience, so make sure you rack up those votes!</b><br />
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https://www.facebook.com/absolutelyfabweddingAbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-43303848941910829262011-03-17T14:53:00.000-05:002011-03-18T09:59:18.750-05:00.: For Japan With {Love} :.How do you even begin to pick yourself up as a country when your world is literally shaken to the core? The images, video, and stories of survival that have been rolling in every single day have been nothing short of heartbreaking for those of us that feel helpless. But thanks to the efforts of <a href="http://www.utterlyengaged.com/">Utterly Engaged</a> and <a href="http://www.ever-ours.com/">Ever Ours</a>, they have rallied the wedding community and beyond to prove that with our efforts combined~our impact will be felt. <br />
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<b></b> Contribute to this incredible cause by spreading the word like crazy and lets show the social media and blogging community what good can really be done through the power of networking. This cause is so much bigger than all of us combined, never forget that! So tonight, kiss your loved ones, even if it's your dog or cat, and be thankful that you are warm, dry and have a good meal in your belly. Thousands over there are without. But perhaps in less than a week or so, some of those individuals, thanks to your efforts, will have many of their primary needs met. While they may not ever be able to thank you in person, know that in their hearts they are grateful for your generosity. <br />
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...::Be Strong Japan, Our Thoughts, Prayers, and Hearts are with you:....<br />
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~Love from The AbFab Team~AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-76303914990870035952011-03-16T15:13:00.000-05:002011-03-16T16:10:47.967-05:00{Real Wedding}: Steve + Danette's Gardeny Soundside WeddingWhen we first sat down with Danette months ago, she told us although purple wasn't really her most favorite color, somehow it was speaking to her as a focal element of her wedding. There are certain aspects of wedding design which are purely based off of feeling, and we can't thank Danette enough for giving us the foundation for a beautiful palette! It was dreamy when we paired lavenders, plums and blue iris with sage and moss green to create a gardeny, whimsy theme that was fresh and delightful for a springtime wedding on the water. <br />
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And they say if the weather calls for rain on your wedding day, consider yourself a lucky bride! Rain it did, and while plan B was actioned almost immediately, the ceremony and reception came together just as seamlessly as it would have if it was outdoors. When life throws you rain, throw the celebration indoors right?! Steve and Danette shared an intimate ceremony and danced the night away, complete with their Mardi Gras masks that spectacularly coordinated with their wedding attire. <i>Laissez les bons temps rouler! </i> And 'let the good times roll' they did! Congratulations to the <i>Cajun queen</i> and the S<i>cotch/Irish king</i> who are a complete match made in heaven! <br />
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~Love from the AbFab Team!~<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_6313-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="583" src="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/abfabwedding/IMG_6313-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Danette's face, although already flawless, was made camera ready and oh~so~GORGEOUS thanks to Alaina!~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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What a grand event! Thank you so much Danette and Steve for allowing us to be a part of your fabulous Big Day!AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-65811344986612624352011-03-07T09:32:00.000-06:002011-03-07T09:41:18.248-06:00Whimsical Garden Wedding InspirationThere are some weddings where the inspiration must be crafted and created and other weddings where the inspiration was just meant to be. Danette and Steve's Spring wedding was one of those where when we saw Danette's dress, we knew what direction the wedding would take, almost instantly. A Cajun girl at heart, we pulled together sage and moss green and lavender and plum shades of purple throughout. This not only created a lush garden feel but also pulled together the several of the colors that represent her Louisiana roots. The intricate and delicate flowers on her dress became the focus of the inspiration~a touch of garden with a hint of whimsy. With Steve's roots in Scotch/Irish, the moss and rocks that made a statement throughout the design were a homage to his heritage. Pops of Louisiana's state wildflower, the iris, could be found throughout and what better way to bring in the whimsy than the use of the fiddlehead fern? It's masculine enough for boutonnieres, yet soft enough to incorporate in bouquets.<br />
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</div><div>Before we unveil the moments captured of this gorgeous real wedding, we wanted to present the inspiration board that guided us on our design quest throughout preparation. Inspiration for every wedding is absolutely necessary. Each wedding we design is incredibly hands on, and not only do we want the overall presentation to have that 'wow' factor- but we want each couples Big Day to tell a story, their story, and more importantly, a story like no other.</div><div><br />
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To view a larger version of this whimsical, gardeny olioboard, click <a href="http://www.olioboard.com/boards/16804-bowden-wedding">here</a>.<br />
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</div></div><div>Stay tuned for the reveal of the Real Wedding: Steve + Danette this week!</div>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-29536554883513501602011-03-04T08:09:00.000-06:002011-03-04T08:32:17.352-06:00Tiffany Vaughan Photography and The AbFab Team Take On Alys Beach, FL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When the three of us AbFab girls met <a href="http://www.tiffanyvaughan.com/">Tiffany Vaughan</a>, it was love at first site. We had approached her about doing a bridal inspiration shoot in order to help us build our ever-growing portfolio and she dove head first into the unknown. After all, at the time we put our feelers out seeking photographers to assist in photographing our work, the AbFab website wasn't even in existance, we had no business phone number and we were all using our personal e-mails to network. Officially, unofficial, we were desperate to make the business blossom. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've known since AbFab was just a twinkle in our eyes that we wanted to focus heavily on superior vendor referrals. Emphasis on 'superior'~if we were going to hold ourselves to high standards, we knew we would have to do the same with the partners that we wanted to work with! Tiffany Vaughan saw our vision and had the initial faith in us that was just the beginning of her never-ending support for the AbFab Team. What better way to get to know Tiffany's style, spunk, personality and flair than through a bridal inspiration shoot. When we stepped out of the car at Ft. Pickens on a chilly December afternoon, we witnessed Tiffany pull a pretty, and oh-so- hot-pink chair out of the back of her truck; (or her husband's truck rather though she doesn't like to claim it!) we knew at that very moment this lady in pink was going to do nothing but <u>impress</u>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As we winded and weaved through this local historical wonder, everything about her shooting was impecable. Her attention to detail, her ability to pose the girls in a natural, yet very poetic way. Her way of knowing precisely what arch and area to be under at a certain time of the day and as you look through the photoshoot featured on her <a href="http://tiffanyvaughan.com/blog/2010/12/an-absolutely-fabulous-wedding/"><span id="goog_1453418153"></span>blo<span id="goog_1230492922"></span><span id="goog_1230492923"></span>g<span id="goog_1453418154"></span></a>, you see the sunlight poking through in absolute precsion. The entire shoot seemed to be telling the story of who Tiffany is as a photographer~ her insanely awesome selection of location, her desire to strive for perfection, her vivacious personality that makes us sing, and her uncanny way of showing those she's photographing that they are the center of her world at that moment in time. A few months later Tiffany offered to let us have some showtime in front of the camera, so off to one her all time FAVORITE locations we went: Alys Beach. There is only one way to paraphrase this place... 'A designers DREAM!' </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The crisp and clean white houses, grey brick pathways, the larger-than-life architecture and lush vegetation provided for a backdrop that only us AbFab girls could have dreamed of. While we all honestly enjoy swooning over brides in front of the camera, Tiffany drew out our personalities making us feel 'bold, sassy and chic'~her signature that she stamps on every photoshoot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A million thanks to the incredible <a href="http://www.tiffanyvaughan.com/">Tiffany Vaughan</a> for believing in us when few did and riding on this wild rollercoaster ride as our business just begins! We love, love, love you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div>Hi y'all! I am Tiffany, owner and lead photographer of Tiffany Vaughan Photography. I am so excited to meet you and hear all about your wedding plans! I love everything about weddings. Every little detail that is present in a wedding day is a memory waiting to be created, from the shy, hesitant flower girls that peek down the aisle to the secret smiles and precious tears that are shared as a man and woman vow to dedicate their lives to one another and to their love. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I get goose bumps when I check my camera and I see the sparkle in a bride's eyes as she spins in her husband's arms during their first dance. With my camera, I capture those seconds where the world stops, when even though everyone that is special to you is in the room, nothing else matters. Nothing interrupts as you hug each other tightly and twirl to your song.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Your love makes me giddy, lightheaded, butterflies in the stomach happy. Every time you kiss, I fall in love all over again. I want to know you, everything, all the little things. I want to hear how you met, when you knew they were the one, how the question was popped, what makes your love story unique. I want to know, and I want to help you remember it forever. </div><div><br />
</div><div>It is truly my honor to participate in capturing these amazing and once in a lifetime memories. I am happy for the love you share and the forever you represent! Let me know if you wanna grab a latte and talk weddings, it's my favorite thing to do!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Website: <a href="http://www.tiffanyvaughan.com/" target="_blank">www.tiffanyvaughan.com</a></div><div>Blog: <a href="http://www.tiffanyvaughan.com/blog" target="_blank">www.tiffanyvaughan.com/blog</a></div><div>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tiffanyvaughanphotography" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>tiffanyvaughanphotography</a></div><div></div><div><div><br />
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The goal of North Hill Chair Covers & Linens is to transform any event into an elegant, memorable occasion.<br />
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North Hill Chair Covers & Linens is a family owned and operated business which rents a variety of high quality linen accessories that dramatically enhance the appearance of your wedding reception, ceremony or special event.<br />
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To ensure quality we personally set up and pick up at each event. It is our sincere desire to create an environment as unforgettable as the event you are celebrating.<br />
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For the convenience of our brides please visit our design website for ideas and items you may wish to order: <a href="http://www.finelinenrental.com/">http://www.finelinenrental.com/</a><br />
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We look forward to helping create a spectacularly memorable event for you!<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.northhillchaircovers.com/">http://www.northhillchaircovers.com/</a><br />
Email: <a href="mailto:north-hill-chair-covers@cox.net">north-hill-chair-covers@cox.net</a>AbFab Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817423197227224251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349016565554714787.post-4043812888915195492011-02-18T10:00:00.000-06:002011-02-18T10:00:13.064-06:00Guest Blog: Pure 7 Studios....Modern, Fresh and Vintage-Inspired Photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Pure7Studios is a photography team with a studio located in Destin, FL. Our "family" consists of Ryan (lead photographer/studio owner/amazing visual artist), Lindsey (associate photographer/awesome office manager), and Erica (wife to Ryan/lunch-maker/micro-manager)! We truly LOVE coming to work every day and create images that will be passed down for generations.<br />
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We specialize in *artistic*romantic*dramatic*photojournalistic* photography that is modern & fresh, yet vintage-inspired. We are suckers for weddings and love meeting new people and traveling to new places. No two weddings are the same and that is what makes our job oh-so- fun. If you aren't bored by hearing about us yet, feel free to visit the "about us" on our website. If you would like to view more of our portfolio, be sure to check our blog & fanpage as well. Now on to the important part... you!<br />
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We would love to hear more about your engagement and the plans for your wedding day! If you live locally, please call us so we can schedule a no-pressure consultation here in the studio. Just a chance for us to meet, chat, look over albums, and talk all about your plans. If not, we are always happy to meet and chat via phone and email. We just think it is important for us to meet in some way, shape, or form so we can make sure we are a good fit for you (and likewise)!<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.pure7studios.com/"><span style="color: #0c6872;">http://www.pure7studios.com/</span></a><br />
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