We are so excited about this {AATR} Sneak Peek!!! CJ & Cortney Hobgood got married at the most beautiful, small church ever and then moved to a private residence for the reception. This was a one of a kind wedding with vintage flare. We don't want to give to much away since this is a sneak peek, so enjoy the pictures and be sure to check back  for the rest of this love story!

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Cortney & CJ Hobgood's Wedding Party

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The most adorable flower girls and ring bearers!!

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Stunning photo of the bride in her Carolina Herrera dress!

 

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Kristen Weaver Collection of CJ & Corntey's Wedding!!!!

We are so excited to have Sarah & Micheal's wedding featured in Central Florida Bride Magazine!
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This AATR couple's wedding was all glitz and glamour held at The Lake Mary Events Center.
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Suzanne Nichols' crystal trees  and vases were glowing over the wonderful flower arrangements by Carly Anes Floral.
Each table was named after something that the bride and groom loved, their sweetheart table was "Each Other."
The already magical LMEC was transformed even more with lighting from Kaleidoscope Event Lighting.


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AATR was honored to be apart of this dazzling wedding.
Photography: Mike Briggs
Floral: Carly Anes
Reception Venue: Lake Mary Events Center
Music: Buzzcatz
Catering: Arthur's
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Lisa Vanderpump’s daughter, Pandora Vanderpump, was married on August 27, 2011 to her boyfriend Jason Sabo. Lisa and her husband Ken welcomed over 200 guests into their home. The ceremony’s color theme was pink — with all of Pandora’s bridal party in pink dresses, including the mother of the bride!

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Pandora chose a gown designed by Ian Stuart but wanted to add some touches, such as more diamonds and hand-sewn roses. The dress cost $6,000, and Pandora looked gorgeous, but some viewers found the ensemble tacky.

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This ceremony decor is breathtaking. It's so romantic and over-the-top all in one, & the unsymmetrical clumping of floral on the left of the table is different.

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The flower girl baskets were actually a basket made of flowers and then filled with flowers! This five tiered cake is simple and elegant. The cascade of flowers are beautiful.

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Last, but not least the decor for the reception is Pinkalicious! There are three different king of centerpieces, floral hanging from the ceiling, and chandeliers with added floral. The pink hued room was accented with silver chivari chairs and silver sequined linen.

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Do you watch Gossip Girl? I use to watch it but haven't been keeping up with it recently until I saw that the main star "Blair Waldorf" was getting married. I had to see what her dress, bridesmaid's dresses, and flowers were going to look like. It didn't take long after searching the web to find out what her wedding to Prince Louis of Monacco had it store. There is only one name......Vera Wang! Did I forget to mention that this wedding style looks a lot like a recent royal wedding!

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Blair's four bridesmaids wear an off-white color down the aisle too, just like Pippa Middleton. The girls dresses are a one-shoulder organza dress with a bias-cut flange skirt accented with a waist-slimming elastic belt from Wang's more affordable line for David's Bridal, White by Vera Wang. (The dress is available for $198.)

Blair's BFF and maid of honor, Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively),has on  Vera Wang's "Farrah" gown, straight from the designer's spring 2011 wedding collection.

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE did I say LOVE Blair's Vera Wang Dress with Chantilly lace applique and a horsehair sash from Vera's 2010 collection.. It's classic with the lace, yet modern with the sash in the front. Her tiara & veil are stunning and her hair down is perfect! Everything about this is magnific!
And to top it off she has a fabulous bouquet of classic peonies!!!

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I took the time to ask {Kristen} what her favorite pictures of 2011 were. She thought about this for a while and said she had too many! I asked her to narrow it down to 5 pictures and here they are...

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1. Wedding at Lake Mary Events Center- {AATR} Fire Fighter marries our {AATR} Nurse! What a fitting exit for them!

Castaldo Studio Photography

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2. Rachel & Jason's wedding at Waldorf! The confetti canon for the final dance was picture perfect!

Damon Tucci Photography

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3. Kelsey  & Brian got married at the Ritz Carlton... she didn't want to throw the bouquet and I told her it was the only time she would ever be able to- so she reluctantly threw it... hate to say I told you so!!! Gorgeous shot by Kristen Weaver Photography

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4. Ally Hock- it rained liked crazy at Lake Nona Country Club but they didn't let it damper their spirits! These pictures with the rain boots and umbrellas are adorable.

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5. Annie & Jeremy's Mezz Wedding-LOVE this 3 generation photo of wedding dresses. Tradition, love and commitment all in one photo!

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Thank you Kristen for these fabulous favorites. Check back to see {Lisa} & {Rachel}'s Favorites soon!

Are you looking for decor that will blow your guests away.....just ask Suzanne Nicholas Design Group. SNDG has an unlimited amount of fabulous decor. We asked the fabulous Suzanne Nichols of SNDG to share with our brides a little bit about her company!

Suzanne Nichols Design Group is a full service Interior Design Co. Suzanne is a licensed Interior Designer and has been  designing residential and commercial space for 19years. Suzanne Nichols and Alisha Nichols Borrelli are a mother daughter design team which started  the event side of the business while looking for beautiful decor for Alisha’s wedding in 2009.  We felt there was a need in the industry for unique wedding décor at a fair price. So as a result of Alisha’s wedding  we branched out into Event Décor/Design. Providing unique deco, floral, draping, anything beautiful for Events and Weddings. The Co. has really grown since we brought a very talented floral designer on staff, Allyson Webster. Her passion for floral design started when she was young, at her family’s floral shop in Vermont. We annually travel throughout the US finding unique design elements to add to our inventory. One of our featured items, is a crowd pleaser, our 5’ crystal tree. It really looks enchanting with all of its sparkle and can be used in several different ways.

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We love all aspects of the design business. It is really rewarding to see a design concept come together and the bride and groom walk into the space and light up with glee.  We always tell brides that they definitely need a wedding planner. We love working with An Affair to Remember, there attention to detail is what every Bride wants, leaving no stone unturned. There repor with their brides are amazing and the brides rely on there recommendations and guidance. Once we profile the bride and groom and know what type of wedding there looking for, we take there vision and turn there special day into a dream come true. It is our goal to bring beauty and cohesiveness to each wedding and event, always making the event one to remember.

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For more pictures of SNDG check out their facebook page!

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to host The Bridal Experience!

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We invite you and your fiance to attend the event!

When: Sunday, March 18th, 2012

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Where: Artful Events, Downtown Orlando. The Abbey and The Mezz!

100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, FL 32801

What: Come and join us for a show like NONE other. The cost is completely free to you and your guest! over 25 vendors in ONE location to meet with you in TWO grogeous venue settings that are all in one! The Abbey and The Mezz are the newest and hottest venues in downtown Orlando. Come see for yourself while enjoying appetizers and beverages while listening to music and getting great ideas for your big day!

We can't wait to see you there!

To sign up for the event please click here!

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Come visit An Affair to Remember at the I Do downtown bridal crawl! The AATR team will be at the History Center to talk to all you brides. We would love to meet you and chat about your wedding day!! The information for the Bridal Crawl is below!!! We are excited to see everyone!!!

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You are cordially invited to the 3rd Annual I Do Downtown Bridal Crawl. The day's events begin at the History Center where you'll receive a map of stops on the bridal crawl and your lanyard to explore all that downtown has to ensure your special
day is everything you could ever have imagined.

Find breathtaking venues, alluring accessories, exotic honeymoon destinations, imaginative photographers and videographers, reliable transportation, glorious flowers, dramatic music, and delectable reception cuisine to sample!

Sunday, January 8, 2012
11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advanced registration and tickets: $10 individual, $15 for two.
Advanced registration closes on Friday, January 6, at 5 p.m.
REGISTER NOW

Day-of registration and tickets at the History Center on Sunday, January 8:
$15 individual, $20 for two.

Visit the Bridal Crawl Blog.

Participating Venues

Orange County Regional History Center
Ballroom at Church Street

Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant

Citrus Club

Embassy Suites Hotel

Grand Bohemian Hotel

University Club

310 Lakeside


Don't miss this opportunity to see multiple downtown venues and meet vendors who can make your wedding vision come to life while enjoying food, drink, and entertainment.

Questions? Call (407) 836-7035 or (407) 836-8502.


Limited parking available on a first come, first serve basis at the University Club parking lot, located on Rosalind Ave. in between Central Blvd. and Pine Street. All metered parking spaces throughout Downtown Orlando are also free on Sundays.

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We here at An Affair to Remember love love love linens! They make any reception room come to life adding color and texture. We want to introduce a linen extraordinaire to you Jennifer Welsh with Over the Top Linen.

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For well over a decade Jennifer Heafy Welsh has specialized in Event Design and Production, including Concert Production, Social, Corporate, and Private Events. In 2010 Jennifer relocated to Orlando form South Florida with an opportunity to expand Over the Top Linen Rental as the Regional Director of Sales. This worked perfectly as Jennifer was ready to broaden her career and design skill while fulfilling her total passion for working with and for talented designer and planners.
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“I am a people person, I actually enjoy the daily interaction and creative concepts that I can discuss with some of the most creative and passionate designers, planners, and coordinators. I love that no two days are the same, each and every day we have new design, challenges and needs to fulfill. It keeps me busy and those creative juices are always flowing. Every day is a blank slate to make beauty.” Jennifer Heafy Welsh
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Over the Top is still that mom and pop mentality with national service strength. Over the Top is about building long term relations and client relation development. The inventory is totally based upon the needs of their clients, one very unique part of Over The Top is they will do anything custom. “We will bring in a new shade or fabric, and if for some odd reason the fabric does not exist, we will give you great alternatives or even custom made fabric. Custom is key, from Pillowcases to King’s Tables; Chair covers to Overlays, and it’s insane how linen can completely transform a room” Welsh remarks.
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When asked how she viewed customer service she responded “I am constantly in your shoes, and most of your heals kill me.” As she laughs, “I get it… I am one slice of the pie, one part of the event; you want your options, your invoice, and your order. You don’t want to worry about it and you want to know that it will be right and on time. Trust me I totally understand where each and every planner has been, my goal is not to be your headache, but that one aspect of the event, your linen handled, on time, taken care of and it's perfect. It’s my job to stay educated on trends and absorb what’s going on with the event industry as a whole, that way you’re one step ahead of your game. It’s my job to make you look good, and I do love my job.”
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Past Events and calibrations she has worked on have been seen on the Travel Channel, Bravo TV and soon with Over the Top Linen; Jennifer will be seen on a new reality show debuting on Your Wedding TV Springs 2012. Over The Top Inc. Linen is gearing up for the Showcase Season at the following conferences; The Special Event in Tampa January 2012, The Rental Show in New Orleans February 2012, Catersource in Las Vegas February 2012. As always please stop by the website to take a peek at what is new and fabulous www.OverTheTopInc.com.
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Jennifer Welsh~Over the Top Linen
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Lisa, Rachel and I are so excited to have some of our clients share their Holiday photos with us!

In the coming days we will be posting them to share with you!!!

Our clients are like family to us and we want to be apart of their holiday. With working so closely with our brides we get to really know them, their families and pets! If you are looking to hire a wedding planner- look for a place where you can belong and where you are treated like family.

Welcome to Mi Familia!

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