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Elizabeth Anne Designs has included Flaire Weddings and Events in The Library, a fabulous listing of top-notch wedding vendors. This is a wonderful wedding blog and they have linked to many of the top wedding planning and design firms in the country!

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We are so proud to have been included.

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Professional Pictures...... of Me! =)

Recently, I decided I needed to update my website, blog, and other marketing materials with some pictures of myself, just to personalize them a bit more.

One of my favorite wedding photographers, Agnes Lopez, also has a studio where she focuses on portraits for actors, models, and business owners, called Pose Well Studios.

What's so wonderful about her services is that she also includes hair and makeup with each session!

I am so pleased with the results, and while many of you may have seen the shot I've put here on the blog, or perhaps the one on my website and Facebook page, I wanted the opportunity to show off a few others.

Agnes did a wonderful job. I thought my makeup was great as well, thanks to the fabulous Jackie Neal.

Let me know what you think!

Pink and Brown -- Cherry Blossoms!

I was inspired to create this inspiration board when I saw these Cherry Blossom Chopsticks from Event Blossom. We carry the entire Event Blossom line, and their favors are so cute and unique!

The Pink and Brown color scheme is so hot right now, and this is a fun way to tie all the elements together. I would mix in hot pink and pastel pink, to give the event space some depth.

Here is the board -- Sources listed below.



Chopsticks – event blossom
Cake – crazed asian weddings
Invite – Sakura, www.bellafigura.com

Lanters – Japanese Wedding Favors

Linens – Wildflower Linen

Centerpieces – Leigh Miller Photography

Chuppah – Wedding Bee

Visit to Biltmore!

Yesterday, we toured the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. It was incredible! The whole time I was there, I kept thinking about what an incredible venue it is for weddings!

Here are some pictures from the tour!

The beautiful gardens. Wouldn't this be fantastic for an outdoor ceremony?


The Mansion! This home lays claim to the title of "Largest Home in America"

Ian and I in front of the mansion.

Self-Portrait! (a little squinty! it was awfully bright..)

Today we're headed off to Gatlinburg with friends. I'll try to post more pics soon!

Vacation!

Just a quick FYI that I am OUT OF THE OFFICE and will be until July 30th.

My parents have an amazing cabin up in North Carolina, so we're going to spend some family time and relax for a few days!

My husband just finished up his summer finals at Law School, so I think he deserves a break!

We're going to Asheville, NC (hopefully we'll check out the Biltmore Estate -- wouldn't that be a fantastic wedding venue?). Then we're going to Eastern Tennessee to visit one of my very best friends, Elaine, who has a new baby! Ian is very excited to meet his new friend.

Finally we'll spend some days at the cabin then head back home.

I'll post pictures when I can!

~Cassandra

Christienne and Justin's Engagement!

Christienne and Justin are one of my fun couples getting married this September!

Agnes Lopez Photography took some amazing engagement photos of them -- here is one of my favorites!



Christienne and Justin -- I can't wait for your wedding. I know it is going to be beautiful!

Sandals RED-HOT Sale!!

For all those brides who haven't yet booked your honeymoon, you need to take another look at Sandals Resorts! They are currently having their RED-HOT Sale! This sale is offering up to 50% off at several resorts, and if you book 7 nights, three resorts are offering 2 nights free!

Resorts to consider

Sandals Royal Caribbean: This resort is my absolute favorite resort on the island of Jamaica. For those who missed my post back in April, I had a chance to visit this resort and several others at the ABC Southeast Regional Conference. This resort has a British-Colonial feel to it, and guests are even treated to high tea every afternoon!
Other amazing resorts included in the sale: Sandals Negril and Sandal's Dunn's River.

I haven't personally visited Sandals Negril yet, but everyone I've spoken to says it is absolutely fantastic. It is one of the brand's newest resorts, and they spared no expense! It is also home to the famous Seven-Mile Beach

I did get to visit Sandals Dunn's River, and it is the perfect resort for the couple who likes a little bit of every thing. It's situated in Ocho Rios, so it has all the action-packed features of the island right at its doorstep. It also has tons of great dining and entertainment options.

Here are some pictures from my April Visit to Jamaica, to tour the Sandals Resorts!





Because of ABC's unique relationship with Sandals, our brides literally get treated like royalty at these resorts! You'll have access to a special concierge that's not available to the general public. Your concierge will assist you with selecting the perfect resort for you and your fiance! We can also potentially get our brides free upgrades, depending on availability! Leave a comment or email if you are interested, and I can give you some more info.