REAL WEDDING | Mr. and Mrs. Couch

2011 was a FABULOUS year of weddings for Stonehouse Events!  We are so blessed to have been able to share in so many couple's wedding day and thankful for the opportunity to help make their wedding day dreams come true!  We have more to post but we are so excited to share Amanda and Mike's wedding because it was our last one of the year!  Amanda and Mike were such an AMAZING couple to work with!  From the moment, I met Amanda I just loved her!  The one word that comes to mind when I think of her is LOVELY.  She just exudes it!  When I met Mike, I knew they were a perfect pair!  He is such a kind and thoughtful man and just perfect for Amanda.  Their style was elegant and romantic.  With the backdrop of Avila Golf and Country Club, their wedding was sure to be Fabulous!  We used a purple and gold palette with touches of bright pink and lots of candles!  With their last name being Couch, we were sure to include it in the details!  Her table numbers all rested on a couch and their cake topper was a small couch with Mr. & Mrs. sitting on top of it.   For her guest book, she selected the Family Tree, where the guests use their thumbprints to make leaves and then sign their name.  As a favor, Amanda and Mike handed out Honey jars because they like to call each other Honey.  They also received a letter from the President and First Lady congratulating them on their wedding and also a signed photograph from Mickey and Minnie.  Her floral arrangements were ABSOLUTELY STUNNING from the bouquet to the centerpieces!  Their ceremony was so special and romantic!  Josh with Inspire Entertainment kept the guests dancing all night while everyone celebrated Amanda and Mike!  It was a WONDERFUL, FLAWLESS day!    


Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book
Coordinator/Planner: Stonehouse Events
Photographer: Tina Sargeant Photography
Videographer: Rising Sky Productions
Location for Ceremony and Reception: Avila Golf and Country Club
Cake: Cakes by Nomeda
Entertainment: Inspire Entertainment
Harpist: Jessica Cardwell
Florist: Artistry Design Group 
Chair Rentals: Signature Event Rentals
Linens: Connie Duglin 
Hair: Mystic Hair Salon
Makeup: Annelis Diaz


A big Thank you to my Amazing Team of Vendors!  You helped make their day PERFECT!

Love, 

Cindy Stonehouse

REAL WEDDING ~ Kristy and Bobby

  

We have been enjoying a busy wedding season!  Unfortunately, we have been a bit behind on sharing some of our favorite details!  In February, we had the pleasure of helping Kristy and Bobby create the wedding day of their dreams!  

With the casual elegance of the beach, we transformed the outdoor space to an inviting atmosphere for drinks, food and fun!  We had a Tiki Bar complete with the couples two signature drinks the Classic Margarita and Coconut Paradise.  We had Food Stations for the guests to enjoy as well; keeping with the casual beach feeling.   For the guest book, Kristy got black rocks for the guests to sign and place in a decorative container that will later on be displayed in their house.  The melodic sounds of the steel drums playing for the ceremony and the cocktail hour just completed the overall feeling.  

One of my favorite moments of the wedding were the bridesmaid toasts.  They created a story board of how Kristy and Bobby met and their journey toward becoming man and wife.  It was super CUTE and everyone really enjoyed it!

Sending Love & Hugs,

Cindy

Thanks to my amazing team of vendors!

My Little White Book

Planner/Coordinator: Stonehouse Events

Photography: Life Long Studios

Videography: Voila Cinematic

Caterer: Catering by Design 

Cake: Cakes by Nomeda; 

Bar: UDream Events

Flowers: Events in Bloom

Music: Grant Hemond and Associates

Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music: Joe Braccio, steel drums

Lighting: Tampa Lights

Bamboo Arch: A Tailored Event

Makeup & Hair: Beauty Brought Out

Linens: Connie Duglin 

Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book

Cakes by Nomeda is our featured vendor this week of our "Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book". A native to Lithuania, a small European country on the Baltic Sea, Nomeda brought her mastery of the patisserie craft to the Tampa Bay area. Nomeda Baronas has been sculpting cakes for over twenty years that are unique not only in taste but in their appearance as well. She is a true artist who encourages her clients thoughts and ideas in selecting the flavors and design; making each cake an individual work of art designed specifically for the bride and groom. Besides translating her visions onto canvas with a paint brush, Nomeda has a talent with musical instruments and a gift for singing as well. We just love working with her! She is not only a talented cake designer but very dependable as well. I have had a groom comment right after the cutting of the cake to his guests, "that is good cake!" Nomeda truly creates FABULOUS cakes! Continue reading below to learn more about this incredibly talented lady, Nomeda!

What do you love most about weddings? It is always a happy occasion that brings two families and their traditions together.
How do you continue to challenge yourself in this industry? I don't remember the last time I said "no, I can't do this". When we get requests for unusual flavors and designs, I find the challenge inspiring. Finding new ways to create the perfect cake that is someone's vision, is very exciting.
What do you think is the most important thing each couple that works with you needs to know? We strive to make cakes that not only look fabulous, but taste fabulous as well. Whenever I attend one of our weddings, I always find it satisfying to see almost every plate empty after our cake has been served.

The famous Bernard Pivot questionnaire:

What is your favorite word? Friends
What is your least favorite word? Boring
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Peaceful, harmonious surroundings
What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Controlling people
What sound or noise do you love? Birds
What sound or noise do you hate? Yelling
What is your favorite curse word? We don't have them in Lithuania!
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Singer
What profession would you not like to do? Computer engineering
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Got Cake?

Cakes By Nomeda is located in the Tampa Bay area. For more information and to set up private consultation, please contact Chef Nomeda herself at 727-424-3104 or at info@cakesbynomeda.com. You can view more of Nomeda's beautiful cakes at www.cakesbynomeda.com. Enjoy!