We are excited to share Leeann and Matt's fantastic wedding at Jupiter Beach Resort.  But first a little bit of a story.  I met Leeann and Matt in 2019.  They always wanted a summer 2021 wedding.  And then Covid arrived in our lives.  Our plan was to stay the course and just take it all one day at a time.  We kept going with wedding weekend planning.  Matt continued his job as a golf pro and Leeann and kept working as a veterinarian.  We were jamming along. Bridesmaid dresses were ordered.  And then the company from which we ordered them went out of business due to covid.  Ok, so creative thinking we were able to order direct from the manufacturer.  All was good until the DHL that was taking the dresses to their processing center caught on fire.  Yep, that's right folks bridesmaid dresses were destroyed in a DHL truck fire.  Definitely a first for this wedding planner.  Thankfully the manufacturer was able to make and resend them quickly.  So let that be a lesson to order things early! 

And the beachfront welcome party with fabulous steel drummer.  Perfection for a summer South Florida night. 

What made Leeann and Matt's wedding so incredible was all of the personal touches.

Their knot tying ceremony was perfectly them and symbolized the strength of their relationship.

She was the third generation bride in her family to use the same cake topper.

There were chocolate recreations of their doggies peaking out the cake.

Leeann's bespoke cowboy boots were fire. Did we mention that they live in Texas?!

Her custom denim jacket was the perfect compliment to her boots.

All the groomsmen were given socks that had pictures of Matt's face on them.   ;-)

The poem her dad wrote for he and recited during his speech, made everyone at the reception cry. 

Matt and Leeann named their signature cocktails after their doggies.

They shared so many beautiful family photos on their memory table.  We loved seeing wedding photos from multiple generations in their families.

And the blue smoke during their sunset photos was the perfect against the waning light of the evening.

And the chocolates from Hoffman's Chocolates that were the favors for each guest were so yummy!

All of these little details are what makes a wedding unique and personal.  All of their guests left the wedding feeling as though they got to know a little bit more about them. Everyone had an incredible weekend and that's what it's all about.  People came from near and far to share in their love and witness them making a lifetime commitment to each other.  And that my friends is what all of this is all about!

As always it takes an incredible team to create such memories.  We want to thank all of the following:

Rehearsal Dinner Location: Tommy Bahamas Restaurant Jupiter

Wedding Venue: Jupiter Beach Resort

Music/Entertainment for Welcome Party and Wedding Day:  Rock with U

Engagement and Wedding Photography:  The Stewarts Roam

Wedding Cake: Sweet Tiers

Bride's Dress:  Bacio Bacio Bridal

Bride's PreWedding Spray Tan: Tan Lines Optional

Hair and Make Up:  Kiss This Make Up

Florals: Southern Floral Company

Chairs, Glassware, Chargers, Linens: Atlas Event Rental

All printed materials: Minted.com

Neon Sign: Etsy.com

Officiant:  Father James Gavrilos

Seaglass Placecards:  Family Friend

Hi All,  I know we are all dealing with ongoing Pandemic.  But there is hope and weddings and events are booking.  Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 are booking quickly...Even Fall 2022 is booking now.  So don't hesitate or your first choice wedding pro may be booked!

I wanted to take a moment to talk about the conccept of the Day of Wedding Coordinator.  This is a solution that many publications and websites suggest as a way to save money or to use if you don't want to hire a "full wedding planner."  While it is less expensive for the planning fees, there is a lot of misunderstanding about what role the planner plays in your wedding planning process.

We call this process Wedding and Event Management.  We get it, some of you want to handle every single detail on your own.  That's cool!  But remember that while you have all of those fabulous details in your head and have been working on them for a long, we are not part of all of those decisions that you are making.  It takes us time to digest and understand what you want and need on your wedding day.  

That's why we do a monthly check-in just to see how things are going.  And answer random questions.  I can't stress this enough...so many times I have been told "oh i won't have questions...and then there are questions...which we happily answer."  or "i wish i understood all you do, I would have hired you for more of the process."

We can't just show up the day of the wedding and execute your vision.  It would be impossible.  We will book this package for you as far in advance as you want. And honestly it can give you a sense of peace during the process to know that you have someone for your big day.  We also provide you with a preferred vendor list (which is continously being updated and evolving).  We also ask that you send us copies of all of your contracts with other wedding pros.  We review them and make sure all is covered...and we need them to confirm that is everything is done per contract specifications on the wedding day.

We start to get super involved in the last 4-6 weeks before your wedding. This is also the time when the stress levels tend to peak for our couples..everyone is getting involved and sharing their opinions.  We can be a neutral 3rd party for you.  We listen, we don't judge, we help talk you through the stress.

During this time, we review everything with you - every small detail.  We create your first draft of your timeline approximately 30 days out from the wedding.  This is done in collaboration with all of your wedding pros.  We start creating a weekend itinerary for you and your wedding party and families.  

Then we turn our attention to the rehearsal.  We will be there for a maximum of 2 hours for rehearsal coverage and guidance.  Usually it takes 45 minutes at the most.  At rehearsal time (or prior) we like to collect all of the items for the wedding day, such as toasting flutes, cake cutting set, favors, place cards, menus, programs and more. This way you don't have to remember to bring anything on the wedding day.

After all of this, then we get to the wedding day.  We are the first to arrive and last to depart on your wedding day.  We coordinate all of the set up, take down, anything that happens during the day. We gather up all of your personal items, along with your designated representative and get them to your hotel or car.  

We make sure you get some of your awesome appetizers while you are taking photos.  We bring your comfy shoes to you so that you can dance the night away.    We keep everyone on time and focused.  And so much more.

It is such a thrill to see it all come together and see the happiness on your face.  Just remember that it is much more than showing up on the day of the wedding.  And with over 11 years of creating weddings in South Florida, we have the experience, knowledge and understanding of what it takes to make this all happen for you.

Remember, you deserve a Fabuluxe Day!
Jen, Mandi, Nikki and Lara
www.fabuluxeevents.com
jennifer@fabuluxevents.com
561-254-2041

*above photo by Maggie Stolzberg Photography

Y'all we made it to 2021.  Did you ever think we would get here?!  2020 seemed never-ending.  We are excited for a return to celebrations and weddings and can't wait to share the joy with you all.

So many engagements over the holidays...so many couples 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. 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!

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

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

4.  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.

5.  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.

6.  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).

7.  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.

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

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

10.  Start refining your budget by category.

The Fabuluxe Team is here and ready to help you!  We have been around for over 10 years!  Trust us to help create your magical day!

Cheers!!

Jen, Mandi, Nikki, Lara

Hi Y'All!  Today we thought it would be fun to share some the Wedding Dress Designers that we love...because who can't get enought of gorgeous wedding gowns!

1.  We can't get enough of Lazaro gowns.  They are just magical!

2.  Eddy K - An Italian Designer who's dresses are gorgeous and affordable.  

3.  Hayley Paige - So ethereal and feminine.   Pefect for the girly girl who wants to be different.  

4.  Maggie Sottero - Such elegance and intricate detailing...what's not to love?!

5.  Pronovias - Everytime I am in NYC I can't resist a stop at the Flagship store to see what beautiful creations are inside!

There are so many incredible Wedding Dress designers in the world.  These are just a few of our favorites...in the coming months we will share more of our favorite dresses and designers.

We love that dresses can be blush, nude,pink, champagne, ivory, white, blue...any color you love! There is a dress out there for everyone...so don't get discouraged when shopping.  Have fun and don't be afraid to try-on something different...you might just love it!

We had the great honor of working with Colby and Andrew on their Jupiter Wedding.  They are the sweetest couple and their wedding reflected their laid-back, casual vibe. 

The rehearsal dinner was held at the home a family friend and couldn't be any more Southern-Chic.  The wedding at Out of the Blue captured the South Florida Waterfront Lifestyle. 

We hope you enjoy the photos!

Thank you to everyone who made this day happen!

Getting ready:  Jupiter Beach Resort

Ceremony & Reception:  Out of the Blue, Jupiter, Florida

Photography:  Finding Light Photography

Florals:  Southern Floral Company

Hair and Make Up:  Lulu Gomez Hair and Make Up Studio

Music: DJ Donny Events