Nina and Matt actually met at a mutual friend’s wedding. The way Nina tells the story, she and Matt met during a friendly squabble over the dinner table, and the rest, they say is history! Ever since that day, weddings have held a very special place in Nina’s heart so it was no surprise that … Continue reading Nina + Matt – Poinsett Ballroom
Westin Bride, Kristin, is anything but conventional. In fact, when referencing her wedding, she would always say “the masquerade ball”! Guests dressed in their best and were each given a mask to wear for the evening. And forget the traditional first dance, this bride along with her bridal party, surprised all of their guests with … Continue reading The Masquerade Ball – Gold Ballroom
The bride and groom were lovely, the flowers were elegant, the favors were straight from Germany, and the garter toss was certainly one for the books! Allow me to just dive right in. As the bride and groom were about to be announced into the ballroom, the groom gave me a bag to hold. I … Continue reading Taryn + Justin = Quite a Show! – Poinsett Ballroom
Tips and tricks for a successful wedding. Credit to Laura and Alex’s wedding day: 1: Say “I Do” to your best friend! 2: Always have a spare pair of dancing shoes readily available for your guests 3: Glow Sticks. Because why not? 4: One can never take themselves too seriously on the dance floor 5: … Continue reading The Always Laughing, Laura + Alex! – Gold Ballroom
Planning a wedding can be stressful. Planning a wedding while you’re finishing residency can drive you insane! But thankfully, our sweet bride, Nicole, found someone who was more than happy to take the reins of wedding planning so that she could focus on her residency. Her knight in shining armor, her groom, John. John was … Continue reading John & Nicole – Poinsett Ballroom
Jordon and JT fell immediately in love, both with each other and the Gold Ballroom! Their wedding day was marked by a sophisticated elegance. Soft candlelight, a three-course dinner, pops of purple, gold and ivory, every detail was careful thought out and brilliantly executed. Seeing all of the details fall into place is the fun … Continue reading Jordon and JT Say I Do! – Gold Ballroom
I love, love, love this couples story! They were friends for six years before Jason finally realized that he wanted more than just a friendship with Jackie. Six months into them being an “official couple”, Jason dropped down to one knee in their church and popped the question. They weren’t looking for a long engagement … Continue reading Can’t Rain on Their Parade! – Poinsett Ballroom
Some planners will tell you their favorite moment of a wedding is the first look between the bride and groom, or the daddy-daughter dance or maybe even the toasting. Not me though. My favorite memory from this wedding was without question when the mother of the bride told me to run for the hills when … Continue reading And So They Danced – Gold Ballroom
Whenever the planning becomes stressful and the feeling of being overwhelmed starts to take over, I often like to remind couples that at the end of the day, you’re marrying your best friend and that’s the most important detail there is. “Eye on the Prize” as the saying goes! Westin couple Meagan and Josh never … Continue reading Eye on the Prize – Poinsett Ballroom
One of the things I love the most about our ballrooms is you do not have to do much to decorate them. Their intricate crown moldings and chandeliers speak for themselves. However, that does not mean that each bride cannot make the space her own and that is exactly what Westin Bride, Molly, did. Her … Continue reading Making It Your Own – Gold Ballroom
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