The Infamous 'Ring Shot'

What is the one thing you receive before the vows are said and that is left long after the cake is cut? Your rings! Photo by: Chenin Boutwell Studio
After your fiance has spent countless hours choosing and fretting over the perfect ring to go on your finger for the rest of your life, why not go out of your way to commemorate that on your big day.

Photo by: Jennifer Skog Photography

It is after all the item you will wear to show the world where your heart truly lies!

Photo by: Joel Flory Photography

And these days the diamonds have gotten bigger, and gold has turned to platinum so why not take the chance to let your fabulous photographer catch them in some great settings!

The best bet, give your photographer creative license! Do you really think YOU could come up with the creative ideas seen here? I doubt it! So let them do what they do best

Have a favorite verse, highlight them with your rings. Like the below photo they used the rings to show the date of their special day, the skies the limit!

Photos by: Paul Johnson Photography
Photo by: Chenin Boutwell Studio

Who would have thought grass could be so beautiful?

My Lucky Finds!!

I just so happened to be driving through Orlando today and saw a small Thrift Store that caught my eye. Normally I wouldn't stop on a whim but I felt I must, and I'm so glad I did!! I found these amazing antique earrings for...wait for it...$6!!! I cannot wait to have a reason to wear them.

I also found this item, which is part of a pair of clip-on earrings, which I would NEVER wear, but on it's own I'm thinking could make for a fabulous broach! I'm thinking I'm going to paint the 'gold' on one of them silver so I have a 'gold' and 'silver' one add a little glue and a pin and I'm set, oh and did I mention the set was only $2!

Highland Manor Event

Highland Manor in Sanford, FL, Central Florida Bride Magazine and Perfect Wedding Guide hosted over 275 of Orlando best wedding vendors! Including Elisa Delgardio and I from 'A Flair for Affairs!'

Highland Manor, formerly 'Captain and the Cowboy' is sited on 11 acres of rolling central Florida landscape, Highland Manor, a historical Victorian home, built at the turn of the 19th century has been thoughtfully restored and is now welcoming guests.They are available for weddings and events as well as a restaurant with A-list chefs. They even have a chapel on site!
We are loving the great photobooth's from 'Party Booths!' It is a fabulous way to add a fun surprise for your guests. Pick your background and Go! These are great alternatives to the traditional guest book, one of their staff stays on site to prepare a copy of all of the guests photos into a great keepsake for you and your husband to enjoy for many years.


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It was so nice to meet up with some of my favorite local vendors!

Me and Bryan Taylor, president of Tagas Event & Production Services. They provide amazing DJ, Videography and Lighting Services!

Me and Asher Grier, president of A-List DJ Entertainment. Contact him directly at: agrier1@yahoo.comMe and the fabulous Rashida Erskine of Bbj Linen in Orlando, FL. Need someone to help you design your fantasy wedding tablescape? Rashida is your girl!
Me and the lovely Molly Brown of Cinematique Films, formerly Silver Lining Videography!

Bling Has It's Place Anywhere & Everywhere!

So the idea of having a colored shoe on your wedding day doesn't fly with you? That's OK, here's another alternative: B-L-I-N-G! Still want tradition with that touch of glitz? Swarovski Crystal and Crystal AB (Aurora-Borealis) like the ones above are beautiful in the pattern varying sizes.

This multicolored design is absolutely stunning! This has a more antique feel, the jewels look a lot like the ones my grandmother used to sew on her clothes. They bring back great memories, and what more could you want on your wedding day than great memories?