Every day there are lessons to be learned and moments to be celebrated...2012 was full of so many amazing moments that helped me grow as a person and as a business. I am so thankful for an incredible year and wanted to share some of Stonehouse Events' Greatest Moments of 2012!
Best Weddings of 2012
I was so inspired by each couple that I had the privilege to witness become husband and wife. Helping my couple's plan their wedding day is an experience I truly cherish. It reminds me everyday of the gift of marriage and how special Love is. These weddings were like no other and their love stories truly inspired me.
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| Ashley & Nick @ Powel Crosley Estate |
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| Alli & Ryan @ Postcard Inn |
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| Melissa & Viet @ Tampa Museum of Art |
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| Laura & Aaron @ The Vinoy | Grand Ballroom |
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Jen & Brandon @ The SandPearl
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| Bridget & Adam @ The Vinoy | Sunset Ballroom |
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| Maryclare & Rob @ The Don CeSar |
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| Rachel & Ralph @ The Vinoy | Fred's Restaurant |
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| Sarah & Sean @ Private Residence (WEDDING PHOTO COMING SOON) |
Martha's 30th Birthday Party and Baby Announcement
This was an incredible celebration for me to witness because I had planned Martha and Watson's wedding three years ago. Martha used this milestone birthday to announce to her closest family and friends that she was pregnant. Her birthday cake had a baby in a carriage hidden on the back. Right before she announced to her family she was pregnant, she turned the cake around to reveal the little baby! It was an unforgettable moment!
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We're Having a BABY... SURPRISE!!!
Custom cake designed by The Cake Zone |
Carrie Wildes Photography New Studio Event
Helping Carrie plan her new studio event was so fun! Being a part of this celebration was very special to me because Carrie and I had shared our first NACE (National Association of Catering Executives) meeting together, with me as a new wedding planner and her as a new photographer. It has been awesome to watch her build her photography business. She is now one of the most sought after photographer's in Tampa and her couple's just love her. I am so happy for her and glad that we have remained friends all of this time.
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| Carrie's New Studio |
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| Sit back and relax! |
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| Enjoy a Madame Wildes Flirtini! |
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| A Camera Cake Customed Designed by The Cake Zone |
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| Beautiful Candy Table by Chic Sweets |
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Congratulations
Carrie & David Wildes! |
The Search Foundation at The Special Event hosted in Tampa, Florida
I had the privilege to work beside some of the most influential people in my industry on the Search Foundation event that took place at the Tampa Museum of Art. The amazing Janet Elkins from EventWorks, Sasha Souza with Sasha Souza Events, Damany Daniel, Joella Hopkins, Corrine Dudine and many more! The Search Foundation supports special event industry professionals in times of crisis through fundraising, volunteer services and donations. This event marked their 15 year celebration. Volunteering my time to such a great cause and helping raise awareness and funds that will make a difference in another event professionals life was so humbling. I was so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this team. It was truly an amazing experience and a highlight in my career. You can find out more about the Search Foundation at the following link: http://www.searchfoundation.org/ If you click on the Events & Media tab and scroll down, you will see Stonehouse Events as the Event Producer. :)
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15 Year Anniversary Cake
Custom Designed by Cakes by Nomeda |
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| The Tampa Museum of Art |
Featured work in The Knot magazine
I was thrilled when The Knot magazine selected one of my Real Wedings to share with their readers. Kimberly and Ken's wedding was just perfect and Aaron Lockwood with Lockwood Studios captured it beautifully! But, I was absolutely shocked to see one of my table designs featured on a Full page in the same issue! It was called a Bright Idea for wedding inspiration. The vendors responsible for helping me bring my design to life were Redman Steele Florist, Linens by the Sea, Paper Presence, and the Tampa Museum of Art. What an impeccable team of vendors! Divine Light Photography captured the beauty of the table just perfectly! You can view more inspirational photos from both of these weddings on my website.
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| The Knot Spring|Summer 2012 |
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| The Knot Spring|Summer 2012 page 291 |
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| The Knot Spring|Summer 2012 page 98 |
After a year and several months, my beautiful new website was launched with my new company logo! This was an absolute labor of love. I am extremely happy with the results and feel like it captures the true essence of Stonehouse Events aka me. :)
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Stonehouse Events Home Page
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| New Logo |
Real Wedding featured in Weddings Illustrated Magazine and Blog
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| Weddings Illustrated Fall 2012 |
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| Weddings Illustrated BLOG |
Real Weddings Featured on the Weddings Illustrated Blog
As I begin 2013, I am so excited to see what this new year will bring. I am very grateful for all of the incredible moments in 2012 and all of the amazing vendors that I have the honor to work beside. I look forward to seeing you all in 2013. It's going to be a fantastic year!
