So, 2021 has brought some really cool couples into our lives!  This year we have had 3 couples who live in Texas get married in Sunny South Florida!  Sometimes you just want a change of scenery and to be near the beach.  Sonni and Jason reached out and we had 3 months to plan their entire wedding.  And let's just say that their wedding was something really special!

We brought a slice of Texas to Palm Beach and it was a blast.  We had Topo Chico, a Texas Tech Groom's Cake, there may have been some boots and country music too! But most of all there was true love and joy in the celebration.

We hope you enjoy their day!

A huge shoutout to all of the wedding pros that made this beautiful, tropical wedding happen:

Venue:  The Colony Palm Beach

Photographer - Shea Christine Photography

Video - Vanilla Brides

Hair and Make Up - Kiss this Make Up

Florals - Southern Floral Company

Wedding Cake - Johnson's Cakes

Linens, Chargers - Atlas Event Rental

Wedding Planning - Fabuluxe Events

Rehearsal Dinner - Pizza Al Fresco Palm Beach

Ladies Getting Ready Dresses - Hill House

Hey everybody!  It's time for a new blog.  And this one has such a great story.

We met Jenny and Charles 2 years ago, when they were the best man and maid of honor for our couple Jenny and Brian!  The Jenny's have been best friends since elementary school.  And get this...the two Jenny's and I grew up in the same part of Orlando!  It was true SERENDIPTY that brought both of these couples into the Fabuluxe Family!

And to just add to all of this, Jenny and Charles were supposed to get married in April...enter covid...we rescheduled to November...and wouldn't you know it...we had tropical storm force winds all weekend due to the craziness of 2020.  But we made MAGIC happen for their super fun, Kate Spade Inspired Wedding.  And we followed all CDC, local and state covid19 guidelines.  

We hope you enjoy their photos and wedding celebration as much as we did!

A huge thank you to everyone who made this magic happen!

Planning:  Fabuluxe Events

Photography and Photo Booth: Scribbled Moments Photography

Florals:  Kish Events

Linens, Napkins, Napkin Rings, Chairs, Chargers, Flatware:  Atlas Event Rental

DJ:  Visions DJ

Venue getting ready:  The Seagate Hotel

Venue:  Ceremony, Cocktails, Reception:  The Seagate Beach Club

Lounge Furniture/Champagne Wall:  Party Me Pretty 

Cake: Two Fat Cookies

Hello out there!  I hope everyone had an amazing Valentine's Day and is enjoying this fabulous time of year.

So, we are in the middle of engagement season and the topic of budget is a big issue for newly engaged couples.  It can be awkward, uncomfortable and daunting to talk about budget when planning the wedding of your dreams.  

First and foremost...EVERYONE HAS A BUDGET.  Whether your budget is $10,000 or $100,000 it is still a budget and your ideas will need to fit within those parameters.

So here are some tips for handling the budget discussion.

1.  Sit down with both sets of parents.  Ask what, if anything, they are able to contribute. Sometimes it is a dollar amount. Sometimes they will say, I want to pay for photography or flowers up to a certain dollar amount.  But be up front and ask the questions.

2.  Talk honestly as a couple.  What can you two afford to contribute to the wedding expenses?  Be honest...Do NOT go into major debt to plan a wedding.  It is not a competition.  It is a wedding celebrating two people in love making a lifelong committment to each other.  

3.  Have realistic expectations.  You may have to sacrifice in some categories to get what you really want in other categories.    You can not have surf and turf, open-premium bar and a live band for 150 on $5,000...so something will have to give.  Be realistic.

4.  Set priorities.  If photography is a priority get the best possible photographer you feel comfortable paying.  If food is a priorty stretch the food budget and lower another category.  

5.  Carefully watch your guest list.  Less guests = less money.  It is that simple.  So Uncle Joe, three times removed does not have to be on the guest list if no one in your family has seen him since Reagan was President. 

6. Hire only professional wedding vendors, with wedding experience.  It will cost you far more in time and effort if you hire someone who is not a pro or let a family member handle certain things. 

7. Hire a fantastic Wedding Planner, like Fabuluxe Events.  Wedding planners will know which vendors and venues will fit your budget. They can help you negotiate contracts.  They can keep you on-track and sane during the process and that my friends, is priceless.

So remember, EVERYONE IS WORKING WITH A BUDGET.  They key is being realistic and honest about it from the very beginning.

And remember,
You Deserve a FABULUXE Day!
Jen
jennifer@fabuluxeevents.com 
561-254-2041 

Happy 2019!!

 We are excited to see what the new year brings! So many people got engaged over the holidays but now you are thinking...Holy Cow, what do I do now!

It seems like all of the sudden everyone is asking you things like

• "When is the Wedding" 
• "What is Your Theme"  
• "Who is in the Wedding"  
• "Can I Bring a Date"
• "I Have a Friend who is a ______ (Photographer, baker, officiant, florist, etc)"  
• "I Have 15 Dietary Restrictions...that won't be a problem will it"

So the first thing to do is take a deep breath...this will all be ok.  Here are some reminders and Top 10 things to do 

• Enjoy the Moments - Being engaged is special, take the time to stare at your ring for hours, flip through wedding magazines, and dare I say it, spend time on Pinterest (just don't get sucked into the Pinterest vortex!)
• Decide on things you like and don't like - find your style.  

Don't forget Date Nights and Exercise!

And most important of all...

Remember why you are doing all of this...to celebrate your love and commitment to each other!

Here are our Top 10 things to do now that you are engaged.

1.  Decide what kind of wedding you want - Destination Wedding, Formal Wedding, Casual Wedding at the Beach, Something Rustic, Something Classic

2.  If you don't live near your families, decide where you will hold the wedding.

3.  Have an open, honest conversation with both families about any money they be contributing to the wedding, what costs you are expected to cover, how you are to use funds contributed by your families.  This one is hard and stressful...but better to get it out in the open and avoid conflict later on down the line.

4.  Start you guest list - Be realistic - if you haven't spoken with, emailed or seen these people in over a year - seriously think about whether they need to be invited - this includes distant family. And remember the size of the venue you select will impact the size of the guest list.

5.  Decide what time of year you want to get married - know the busy times of year in your area, check for popular dates, dates that are important to your family (birthdays, milestones, etc), holidays, festival dates (in West Palm - Sunfest, BoatShow, Tree Lighting, etc).

6.  Choose your wedding party - and no, you don't have to have the same number of bridesmaids and groomsmen and yes, you can have bridesmen and groomsladies.

7.  Select your venue.  But don't visit more than 2-3 venues in one day.  It's overwhelming, confusing and tiring.

8.  Get your engagement ring appraised and insured.  This one isn't fun but it is necessary!

9.  Start refining your budget by category.

10.  HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER!!! No matter what level of planning you hire (full planning, partial planning, month of coordination) you have just hired someone to give you Peace of Mind and you can't put a pricetag on that item!

At Fabuluxe Events we have 3 Different Levels of Planning.  Our goal is for you and you family to feel like guests at your own wedding.  When you hire us you are buying peace of mind!

Happy Planning!

Jen

561-254-2041

jennifer@Fabuluxeevents.com

This past December we were so blessed to be part of Wendy and Ruben's special day.  You see, they had gotten married years ago, in a private, clerk's office ceremony.  But Wendy always wanted the wedding of her dreams.  And Ruben gave her that special day 10 years later.  The love they share jumps out of the photos and their daughter, Mia, is absolutely the most adorable flower girl.  And when the groom is a pilot you know some flight themed items just might make into the wedding day!

We hope you enjoy their wedding as much as we did!

Thank you to the incredible vendor team that made this all happen!  

Pier 66 Resort

Blink and Company Photography

Anchor Weddings

Creations by Blanca

Christie Lopez Hair and Make Up

Kenny Mondo DJ (DJ Matt) and ceremony violinist