One of the great things about being a wedding planner is that we get to see incredible, amazing wedding dresses all the time.  We get to see traditional dresses, ballgowns, mermaid styles, dresses with sleeves, dresses with lace, short dresses and long dresses.  So we thought we would share 3 more of our favorite designers...enjoy! 

1.  House of Mooshki Bridal - Based in England their dresses can be found all over Europe and in California and New Jersey.  They short, flirty styles are fun and unique and perfect for the bride who wants to think outside the box!

2.  Watters and especially Willowby by Watters.  These dresses are for the young at heart who wants something with traditional elements but is slightly outside the box. 

3.  Justin Alexander - Elegance and sophistication with a hint of playfulness!

When choosing your dress make sure "you do you."  There are so many options and styles and price points to choose from.  And take into account the type of wedding you are planning and the time of year of your wedding.  But no matter what make sure you feel comfortable and beautiful in your dress!

It was a wedding planner dream come true....The Royal Wedding of Meghan and Harry did not disappoint.   We saw some posts criticizing her dress or complaining about the sermon.  But from our perspective the most important thing was that they were true to themselves!  All of our Fabuluxe Brides have heard us tell them that 1000s of times.  Stay true to who you are.  We are celebrating two individuals who have decided to spend their lives together.  

The BBC Tweeted "Find Someone who looks at you the way Harry looks at Meghan" and we couldn't agree more!  

The little things were so special - the way he told her "I'm so Lucky", the way she smiled at him, the way he caressed her hand during the ceremony and in the carriage ride.  This wasn't a royal marriage for political reasons.  This was truly a love match!

And both of her dresses were gorgeous.  They matched her.  That's what you want your wedding dress to do.  The details of the floral embroidery on her veil were perfection.  Her natural beauty shined through her make up.  The tiara was stunning and meaningful.  Harry even handpicked the flowers from her bouquet from their gardens at Kensington Palace.  The subtle and heartwarming remembrances of Princess Diana were just right.  

“We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we discover that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way.” Dr. Martin Luther King as restated by Bishop Curry....It was exactly right and fit for a couple who believes in fighting for social justice.  And an added bonus was watching the expressions on the faces of the royal family and guests...they didn't quite know what do with this fiery preacher...and to follow with a gospel choir...LOVE...and the choir was relatively reserved!  

The official portraits by Alexi Lubomirski were just lovely.

We will say it again, they were true to themselves and that is what a wedding should always be, in our humble opinion! And we hope that this wedding brings back simple elegance as a trend!

Hi all...we are back after a break for a few weeks.  Wedding Season has been incredible so far this year and we are incredibly thankful for all of the amazing couples we work with each week.

Which brings us to this week's blog topic.  Why We Do What We Do.

Here are the top 5 reasons on Why We Do What We Do.

1.  We meet the most incredible people.  Not only are the couples very special, but very often we get to meet their families and parents and friends and get to known them during the planning process.  And we are so fortunate to become personal friends with our couples.  Getting to see them as they move through life and have families of their own is a true honor.

2.  We see some really cool ideas at parties.  From the decor, to the entertainment, to the way that the food is served, the amount of creativity that we see each week truly boggles the mind.

3.  We get to flex our creative and logistical muscles.  On some weddings we are all about coming up with new ways to handle the logistics of a new venue, creating a venue out of a blank space or organizing 200 people to be where we want them.  On others we get to show our creative side with design and decor elements and little surprises that make it all work together.

4.  We see people on one of the most emotional days of their lives.  And let me just say, that being allowed to be part of one of the most special and emotional days of someone's life is so beautiful.  We cry, we laugh, we are overwhelmed with emotion.  The ceremony, the parent dances, the speeches by the parents...all of those are filled with so much feeling!

5.  Our Fabuluxe Team is a family.  Creating this Fabuluxe Family and having the team we have is a blessing.  When you work with people that you truly care about, it shows in the work you do. 

There you have it...Why We Do What We Do!

Until next week...Have a Fabuluxe Day!

We have all been to weddings and events and we wonder...what the heck is wrong with some of these guests?!  So, I decided  to make a list of "Good Guest Rules."

Good Guest Rules

1.  Be on time - not too early and definitely not late.  We will not let you into the ceremony if the processional is still happening.   And when we do let you in, you will have to sit in the back.

2.  Do NOT take photos during the ceremony - We have had to move people out of the aisle so that the wedding party can walk down, grooms have been unable to see their brides as they walk down the aisle because of people leaning in with their phones or tablets.  Be in the moment.  It is an important ceremony...and take tons of photos at cocktails and the reception!

3.  Dress Appropriately - If the invitation says formal or black tie please wear formal or black tie.  If the invitation says resort chic or beach casual then khakis are appropriate.  Jeans are NEVER appropriate unless it is specifically stated on the invitation.

4.  Do not drink to excess - Just because there is an open bar doesn't mean you have to drink all of the alcohol...enough said.

5.  If you RSVP that you are attending, attend the event unless it is a major emergency (Like calling 911 emergency).  The couple has paid several hundred dollars for your meal, etc.   It is disrespectful to not show because you just didn't feel like it that day.

6.  If you are a female guest - Do NOT wear white.  The only time this is appropriate is if it is specifically stated by the couple that this is a black and white or all white wedding and they have noted the attire on the invitation or their website.

7.  Don't ask for a To-Go Box of your dinner - TACKY...

8.  Don't be rude to the waitstaff, or other wedding professionals.  Everyone has a job to do and wants to do it to the best of their abilities.  Sometimes, though you may have to wait a moment or two for your request to be filled.

9.  Have a great time and enjoy the celebration with the couple. 

After all a wedding is a celebration of two people in love making a lifetime committment to each other!  Have fun with it and make lifelong memories!

Photo Credit:  Shea Christine Photography

When you get to work with fantastic people amazing things happen.  We say it all of the time but we get to work with the most amazing people.  Martiza and Rob are so in-love, so kind, so generous and their emotions shined throughout their day.  

This spectacular wedding happened because of:

Venue - Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Catering - C'est Si Bon Catering

Getting Ready Location - Four Seasons Palm Beach

Cinematography - Andreo Studio

Cake - Johnson's Custom Cakes

Linens, China, Glassware, Flatware - Atlas Event Rental

Entertainment - La Hora Loca/Black and Wine Events

Photobooth - Capture Pod

Photography - Shea Christine Photography

Transportation - Molly's Trolleys

DJ - Vision DJs

Florals - Dalsimer Atlas Event Design

Ceremony Music - Master Musicians

Wedding Planner - Fabuluxe Events