The Royal Wedding Starts on Time!

It is a glorious day for Prince William and Kate Middleton to become husband and wife.  Their ceremony was beautiful and I was one of many who actually got up to watch the Royal Wedding at 4:00 a.m. (our time) and 9:00 a.m. (their time).  The wedding was set to begin at 11:00 a.m. and the general guests began arriving two hours before the ceremony start time.  The biggest thing I noticed was that the bride, Kate Middleton arrived at 11:00 a.m. on the dot and the ceremony started on time!  


Starting the ceremony on time is critical.  Because of the magnitude of this wedding, guests began to arrive two and three hours ahead of the ceremony start time.  Beginning the ceremony on time is very important.  Plus, it is polite and respectful to not keep your guests waiting.  


This was one of the biggest things I noticed as a wedding planner because everyone had to be given a timeline and had to stick to it.  Every car was scheduled to arrive at a certain time and did.  Every person involved in the processional had to be dressed and ready at that specific time because waiting was not an option.  


As a wedding planner, there are two critical items that I know to be true... every vendor involved with getting the bridal party and parents ready and to the church was a true professional and the timeline was communicated effectively to everyone and they understood that being late was not an option.  


So when you are planning your own wedding, please keep this in mind.  Do you have a team of professionals on your side helping you and your bridal party be on time?  Or do they lack the experience to handle the job in a timely fashion and end up keeping your guests waiting?  Because even if you are not having a Royal Wedding, you can still be Fashionably on time just like the Royal Wedding!


Best Wishes to All!


Cindy   






   

Unveiling Our Valentine's Day Surprise!!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!  This is one of my favorite holidays because it is all about LOVE!!  We love LOVE and today we are unveiling our Valentine's Day Surprise...  


It is a LOVE story 
AND it's  featured on Grace Ormonde's website!  

Click on the link below to see more of their photos from the wedding and read their love story! 

Website http://www.weddingstylemagazine.com/real-weddings/jennifer-hsiung-david-shoemaker-making-an-impression

 
Jennifer Hsiung and David Shoemaker's wedding has been one of my all time favorites for so many reasons!  I loved working with them.  They are a beautiful couple, not only on the outside but on the inside as well.  Meetings with them were always fun because we would end up just laughing!  Their ceremony is still one of my favorites because of how intimate and sentimental it was.  The reception was a genuine celebration joining these two wonderful families.  I loved how David, the groom took the time to address every single guest who attended the wedding with a story or memory of them.  It was a beautiful day full of lasting memories, even for me!  Jennifer and David are an example of two people who are destined to be together and today, Valentine's Day was the PERFECT day to share their amazing LOVE Story!          

We are so thankful for the incredible team of vendors who helped make this day happen.  We want to say a special thank you to Brian and Brianna with Divine Light Photography who captured this absolutely AMAZING wedding!

Happy Valentine's Day!  We are thankful for all of the LOVE Stories that we have the pleasure to take part in and we look forward to sharing more!  


Love and Hugs,


Cindy


Special Thanks to my Fabulous Team of Vendors

Photographer: Divine Light Photography (www.dlweddings.com)

Wedding Planning/Coordinator: us! :)

Venue: Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, FL (www.tampamuseum.org)

Caterer: Mise En Place (www.miseonline.com)

Cake: Chocolate Pi (www.chocpi.com)

Florist: Redman Steele Florist (www.redmansteeleflorist.com)

Décor:  Grand Events of Tampa (www.grandevent.com)

Stationary: Paper Presence (www.paper-presence.com)

DJ: DJ Carl (www.djcarl.com)

Videographer: Voila Cinematic (www.voilacinematic.com)

Hair and makeup : Abby Griffith, Mint Hair Lounge

~ HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 ~

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves.  The book is called, "Opportunity" and its first chapter is New Year's Day. " 

~Edith Lovejoy Pierce  

Stonehouse Events wishes you all a safe and Happy New Year!

Sending Love & Hugs,

Cindy

SEMI NEEDS YOUR VOTE!

I am really excited to announce that I have been named a Rising Star ~ Female Finalist in the 2011 Event Solutions Spotlight Awards.  The voting starts today and we would love it if you could take a few minutes and cast your vote for me!

http://www.eventsolutions.com/spotlight_awards/awards_process/voting_2011

Thank you so much for your support!  I really appreciate it!  It is a tremendous honor for me to have been selected as a finalist!

sending love and hugs,

Cindy

SEMI PLANNER PICK ~ WHY WE LOVE ENGAGEMENT SHOOTS

SEMI PLANNER PICK ~ ENGAGEMENT SHOOTS

Why do we love engagement shoots?  Well if you visit the link below you will see exactly why!

http://jmizephotography.squarespace.com/journal/2010/11/28/kelsea-tyler-engaged-a-day-in-their-lives.html

Jason Mize Photography captured our bride and groom-to-be beautifully!  Jason we just LOVE these photos of Kelsea and Tyler!

MY TOP 5 REASONS COUPLES SHOULD HAVE THEIR 

ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS DONE:

1. Engagement Shoots are a great way for a couple to see how they are going to interact with their photographer and see how comfortable they are with him/her. When the couple is comfortable they are free to be themselves and the photographer is able to capture those real moments!

2.  When is there any other time in your life you will have photos taken by a professional on location.  This is NOT something we tend to do on an everyday basis, so when you have this opportunity you will have photos that will last a lifetime!

3.  These engagement photos can decorate your house and act as everyday reminders of the LOVE you two share.

4.  It's FUN!  Look how much fun Kelsea and Tyler are having!  Pillow fight! Complete with feathers!!

5.  This is one of those times when it is all about you and your fiance.  The wedding day is full of family and friends but your engagement shoot is only about you as a couple and the love you share.  We think that is the BEST reason of all!

Thank you Jason Mize Photography (http://www.jmizephotography.com) for capturing our clients, Kelsea and Tyler!  We can't wait for the wedding in March!  It's going to be AMAZING!!

sending love and hugs,

Cindy

xoxo

Happy Holidays 2010

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SEMI WISHES YOU ALL THE BEST FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

We wish you all of the BEST this holiday season and always!  

Thank you for your continued support of Stonehouse Events!  

You can view our holiday card on the post above. :)

sending love and hugs,

Cindy Stonehouse

xoxo