Brides:  come check out the Open House at Haile Golf and Country Club TONIGHT!!!

Here’s all the info you need to come.  ADORE Events will be there to talk to you about Ceremony planning!!

ADORE Events was so excited to be a part of the Gainesville Florida Wedding Expo put on by Jays Bridal in August this year!

When we were deciding how to decorate our booth we thought of the majority of our clients from 2011 so far and the popular theme is SOUTHERN ELEGANCE.  Of course we had to incorporate our Turquise, white and Black!

Thanks for a great show by Jays!  And thank you to the brides who came by our booth!!  It was great seeing you all!
If you missed our ‘purse giveaway’, check back to our fb fan page for more giveaway details:  http://www.facebook.com/ADOREclients

Thanks to Kristie for the photos!!

*Custom Napkin Ring holders by Kristie at ADORE Events

*Special thanks to The Plant Shoppe Florist for the Centerpieces
*Special thanks to The Grande Event for the piping, drape, linens and chairs!!

Wedding Planning.  Coordinating.  DETAILS!!
We couldn’t end Alysa’s wedding posts without some lasting details.  Here are a few more shots and stories from her beautiful day!

Thank you to Crevasse Regency for the beautiful floral!  It’s always a masterpiece when the florals are worked perfectly into the design the the whole day, from setup to Ceremony to Reception to the honeymoon suite.
* Bridesmaids held a beautiful arrangement of white hydrangea:

*Wedding sign that the GROOM made.  He was so proud of his sign, so we made sure it was put in the perfect spot!

*If you read the recent post from the bride you know that it rained and we went to plan B.  Thank you to The Grande Event and the amazing staff at the Thomas Center!!  After only 40 minutes before guests arriving, plan B:

*The party for the family before the Reception:

The amazing cakes by Lita at Olive You Catering:  Check out the little GATORS!!


*All of the beer labels, signs, menus, invitations and any other fabulous print material used for Alysa and Irvin for their wedding day was custom created by: Heather O’Brien Designs

*Absolutely beautiful venue at Sweetwater Branch Inn!!

*and inside Sweetwater:

*Beautiful toasts, with DJ service provided by Euro Entertainment.  Fun was had by all with perfect music selection and an ‘upbeat’ DJ!

*With PURE by Lindsey Photography in charge, you know you’re going to have a great photobooth available:

*Even the Wedding Planner had a quick chance to take a photo of “well wishes” at the end of a beautiful day!


*One last goodbye at the end of their perfect wedding day!

As a Wedding Planner in Gainesville Florida, I love working with so many of my clients who are truly grateful to have me Coordinate their day!    Thank you Alysa for writing such a sweet note to me!  You are forever an ADORE bride!!

Note From Alysa (Bride):

“My wedding day was the most amazing day of my life.  Amy is a star!  I literally glided around all day on cloud 9 while Amy took care of everything.  From the moment I woke up my day was easy.  I did not speak to a wedding vendor all day.  My phone never rang.  Amy prearranged all last minute details leading up to the wedding and day of she was all over it.  I just had to put on make-up and drink champagne.

Now, it is important to note that it poured down rain ALL DAY on my wedding day and we were planning an outdoor ceremony (note again – no vendors called me, no stress!).  The back-up plan was to get married at the reception site, but I had given little to no thought to this because I was sure it wouldn’t rain.  Amy was there assuring me before I had time to worry.  We waited the majority of the day hoping it would clear up, but by the afternoon it was looking grim.  Amy came to see me with 3 alternate plans.  She had drawn up floor plans of my options!  Amy felt as though the reception venue location would not do the wedding ceremony justice and she really wanted me to have the best day possible.  So, she secured the use of the inside of the ceremony venue at no charge to me (we had only rented the garden space which was much less expensive).  She contacted the rental company we were using and gave me new decorating ideas.  How she got a hold of all these people on a Saturday afternoon is still a mystery to me.  I didn’t even know I had these options.  She easily could have let us get married at the reception site and I never would have thought less of her for it.  It’s not her fault it rained, but she went above and beyond to make sure it was every bit as beautiful as I dreamed it would be.

Amy said she would leave me with my options and let me decide, but I just said “I trust you.  Just tell me where to go whenever you make the call.”  She had been so amazing.  I was so sure she would make the right decision.  This took so much stress and pressure of me.  And I was right.  It was inevitable that even if it stopped raining the ground would be too muddy for the ceremony to be outside.  She went to work strategizing with the rental company and worked herself decorating the new ceremony location absolutely perfectly.  When I walked down that aisle I saw my ceremony layout, decorations, everything for the first time!  After a year of planning that is a lot of faith to have in someone else.  And it was beautiful.

Then the reception was so easy for me.  I just talked to my guests and danced and Amy would very unobtrusively whisper to me, “it’s time to cut the cake” or whatever the next event was.  It was like every time I needed her she was there and the other times I didn’t even notice her.  She fixed my bustle, fixed my hair, and refilled my champagne glass.  I was truly a princess for a day, and the best part of it was that my friends and family got to enjoy the party.  If it weren’t for Amy, my maid of honor and my mom would have had to do all that.  Instead, I got to celebrate with the people I loved.

Planners are supposed to deal with vendors and come up with plan B rain arrangements, but what Amy did was more than that.  She really cared about us and our wedding.  She wanted it to be a beautiful memory for me and she wasn’t willing to settle for anything less than fabulous despite the rain.  There are a lot of people who can coordinate with a chair rental company, but there are few people that will put their heart and soul into someone else’s dream.  Amy is an amazing event planner, a very gifted decorator, and above all a really good person.”

-Alysa

What a great example of mother-daughter relationship.  Truly enjoyed working with you both!!

You can view the last post to see her gorgeous photo of holding and umbrella in the rain.  Thanks Lindsey for the amazing shot!

A Note from the Mother-of-the-Bride!  :)

“When my daughter began planning her wedding, I did not know much about a wedding coordinator but soon grew to an understanding of how very important that job can be. From the first time I met Amy, she was very professional while also being so personable. She set my daughters mind at ease and made me realize how vital her job really was. My daughters wedding was out of town, having someone who is in contact and personally knows the vendors is an incredible plus. But the set up was just the beginning. When the big day came for our outdoor wedding, it didn’t just rain, it poured. My daughter, her attendants and I spent the day inside having our hair and make-up done, while Amy and her staff handled everything else. When the moment came to make the dreaded decision, Amy had already prepared an alternative. The grounds that were to be used for the ceremony also had an inside facility. Amy had not only procured the site at no charge, but her staff had magically turned an empty room into an incredibly romantic cathedral. The guests had no idea there was ever a problem and the wedding started on time. What could have ruined my daughters perfect day was transformed into the beautiful memories we will have forever. I can honestly say, it is all thanks to Amy.”

-Sandy (Mother of the Bride)

When Alysa and her mom came to me about planning their wedding, I was literally head over heels with their energy about the wedding.  It was a YEAR away… yep, she started just over 12 months ahead of time!  It’s always great to plan ahead, but this allowed me to really get to know them in order to make sure their day was truly ‘theirs.’   This particular planning started with one direction and idea and ended up being something absolutely amazing… and by amazing I mean the DRESS!!  Just gorgeous and PERFECT for Alysa!   Ladies, believe me when I say THE DRESS CHANGES EVERYTHING!!

Check out this amazing dress!  I couldn’t pick just one photo!  And check back for more stories from their amazing day!

Wedding Planner:  Amy Keene, ADORE Events
Photography:  Pure by Lindsey Tropf
Ceremony Location: The Thomas Center
Reception Venue and Catering: Sweetwater Branch Inn
Florist: Crevasse Regency
Officiant: Nancy Brown
Decor and Rentals:  The Grande Event
Ceremony Musicians: Ed Klein, Duo Cellissimo
Reception DJ: Stephen Wexler, Euro Entertainment
Hair: Sarah, TechniColor
Liquor: Gator Fine Wine and Spirits
Design (Invitation, Logo, Beer Labels, seating chart):  Heather Obrien Designs

Brides and Grooms Cake:  Olive You Catering