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Wedding of the Year

I headed back to my Miami stomping grounds this past weekend to take care of a few things and attend the “Wedding of the Year!” Where do I start?? First of all, Donovan and Jessica are a beautiful couple and they mirror each other as far as the guy/girl versions of themselves…so I was so excited to be invited to their wedding. And, I was thinking that because Donovan started working at WSVN, shortly after I arrived…and I introduced him to Johanna, when we all went out one night…and Johanna is BFF with Jessica… So, IF he technically met Jessica through Johanna..does that mean I’m THE ONE responsible for their paths crossing!!?!? Okay, maybe it’s a stretch, but I will take credit! 😉

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The ceremony was held at the Grand Beach Hotel on Miami Beach overlooking the ocean and the bridal party was pretty large, consisting of 12 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen! The bride wore a beautiful ivory colored gown, which was designed and made by her mother…AMAZING! The clouds did look ominous for a while, but the weather held out, and despite being whipped by the wind, it was a flawless ceremony.

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For the reception, we moved next door to the Miami Beach Resort into a beautiful multi-level ballroom with a huge dance floor in the center of the room. I had never even really noticed this hotel existed or even thought to go in, but the reception room was so elegant and perfect. They had comedian Benji Brown emcee (so you know it was laughs) and Prince Markie Dee held it down on the 1’s and 2’s….

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So, one of my most favorite things about this event was the photo booth! The lighting was just so fabulous I had to go in 1, 2 , 3 …okay A LOT!! First with my Deco Drive partner in crime, Odette… then my 400 Life fam – Darrin and Adam….

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… and again with the “table 10” TV ladies – Lisa, Constance, Rene and ME!!

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Our table was seated right next to the photo booth too….so that made it convenient! haha

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And — here’s a pic of me and (bridesmaid) Johanna…remember my theory above!!? LOL

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All in all…WEDDING OF THE CENTURY, but I didn’t expect anything less than fabulous from a couple who did a “music video” for their save the date!!

BTW…Jessica is a wedding and event planner, so if you want something fabulous, she is the GO TO GIRL —> www.lavishsoiree.com Finally, I couldn’t resist posting some of the videos from the wedding….feel free to watch and get a small taste of what it was like to be there!! SO MUCH LOVE in that room!! <3

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Saggy Pants

So I did this “Saggy Pants” story last week in light of the UNM Football Player who got kicked off a US Airways flight for “sagging”…then this week a photo comes out of a guy in woman’s lingerie who flew on a cross-country US Airways flight with no problem…hmmm?? Anyway, I was so intrigued by this photo..I just had to post. I mean, I would’ve asked him to cover up…just sayin!

Yet another reason to fall back from flying US Airways …they def aren’t my airline of choice.

And, my Saggy Pants story for KRON…thanks to the Hoodstarz who have a song called “Saggy Jean Era” and Jan at FATLACE SF for breaking down what the “sag” means to them!

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BLISS

I’ve been a witness to BLISS. Last weekend I saw one of my dearest friend’s marry the man of her dreams and it was an amazing event to be a part of…

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It was actually pretty eventful for me to get to the venue, because at the very time I needed to cross the Bay Bridge, it was basically shut down because of a person who was threatening to JUMP! Needless to say I sat in traffic for more than an hour, and when I finally could, I turned around, backtracked to take the San Mateo Bridge across the Bay! So, come hell or high water..I MADE IT to Half Moon Bay..I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.

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For the dinner seating they did a movie theme…of course the happy couple was the “main attraction” with their self-titled flick “Lovers on the Run” ….SO CUTE! I sat at “10 Things I Hate About You.”

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My homegirl Norma was me plus 1 and she met me there, and well, we took lotsa pics!

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The entire event was so intimate and cozy, with just enough touches, beautifully understated! They also had a FUN photo booth with props… Norma and I couldn’t resist to snap few shots…

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Norma loved the Chevy’s sombrero…. and check us as the Jabbawockeez”

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MAVS LIV it up in MIA

A BIG Congratulations go out to the Dallas Mavericks for winning the NBA Finals, by closing out last night during Game 6 in Miami. I must admit, I’m feeling an extra Miami withdrawal after seeing the celebratory photos from last night at LIV…. I’m gonna have to LIV it up myself next time I’m in the area. At any rate, the twitter photos this morning are GREAT, and it’s such a well-deserved win for them, the team’s first-ever!! Even Dirk let his hair down, him and Mark Cuban partying it up with YMCMB – Ace of Spades flowing!! I hear the MAVS spent half a milli…yes, that’s $500k, in the club last night!! WOW!! See the pics below…and P.S. Let’s not be so hard on LeBron, people are getting vicious and it’s not that serious..let them man be!!

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BAY DAYS

It’s been a full month since I left Miami and while I have been having withdrawals – mostly due to temperature changes, I’ve been settling in, adjusting, eating great food and most importantly getting time to visit with my family and friends! So, I thought I’d share a few pictures I’ve snapped during the first 30 days back….

PPQ for roasted crab and garlic noodles

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Claire’s baby shower

Driving across the Golden Gate Bridge

Apple Crostini and Berry Tiramisu at Maggiano’s

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House of Prime Rib

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Jake’s Baptism

I am a Godmother! One of my long-time friends, Kim, asked me if I would be a Godparent to her 2nd son Jake and his baptism was this past weekend! Here he is with me in his all-white Christening outfit.

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I think Jake was a little self conscious when they poured the holy water on his head…I could see his mind thinking “Why are they holding me flat like this and WHY is everyone staring at me!” haha

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…and here’s the “crew” Jake’s parents, big brother Matteo and his Godfather and Godmothers!

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My sister Ade went with me to his Baptism ….

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I’ve known Jake’s Mom, Kim since I was 9… and there’s nothing like having extended family!

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Paid To NOT Go to College

Alright, so the title of my blog post may be a little deceiving, but in essence that’s what it is. I did a story yesterday about the Thiel Fellowship. Basically, Paypal founder Peter Thiel has given “scholarships” to a small group of kids under the age of 20, to skip college (for now) and develop their own start up, based on a big idea they submitted to him. I met Andrew Hsu who is beyond smart…he graduated at college at age 16, and has left his Master’s program at Stanford to pursue his big idea! He was a fun interview and great guy…I hope to see his BIG IDEA come to light!