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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Maker’s 46

Maker’s Mark launched its FIRST new product EVER, Maker’s 46 in South Florida last night!

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Maker’s Mark enjoyed a successful launch event at Fort Lauderdale’s Yolo Restaurant & Lounge in Fort Lauderdale on July 19, 2010. The bourbon brand brought its first-ever new product to the South Florida market with a tasting event attended by local tastemakers and members of the media. Those in attendance were treated to a variety of cocktails mixed with Maker’s 46, as well as exclusive Marker’s Mark glasses, dipped to mimic the Maker’s 46 red, hand-dipped bottles. The Maker’s Mark Brand Ambassador was also on hand to provide event attendants with an education about this brand new, exciting bourbon.

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Only 25,000 cases of Maker’s 46 will be shipped by the distillery this year, and South Florida is one of the lucky markets to receive part of the first batch.

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I don’t really hang out in Fort Lauderdale all that often, but Yolo’s on Las Olas is a nice spot and the food was yummy!

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I even ran into a couple of the “400 Life” folks…

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Just chatting it up…

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The Maker’s 46 Ambassador and Hostess for the evening…

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Just another day in the life..in Ft. Laudy!

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