The Engagement of My Dreams!

Some of you may know that I am recently engaged. It happened on a family trip to Disney World, and it couldn't have been more perfect. It just so happened that my family and his family would be in Orlando at the same time. It was Thanksgiving weekend to be exact, so you can imagine the amount of people at the parks. Packing and getting ready for the vacation, I had a hint of a proposal, actually more a hope for one. He knows how much I love Disney World, and even more the fact that both of our families would be there at the same time. Chris had a whole speech prepared. It was Thanksgiving, and so he had even warned me that he would probably say a little something when both families got to the park. It was so like him to really open up with our families, so I really didn't think anything of it. We were all finally together and were able to take a huge family picture right in front of the castle! I thought I was going to pass out from all the happiness. His parents home base is in Florida, so we don't get to see them very often so it was just great to have them meet my family and see where I come from. You would've thought the smile on my face at this point would become permanent because of how happy I was. Then, he stops everything right next to this castle on this bridge over some water. He starts off by thanking everyone for being there then he turns to me. He starts talking about me, and oh man I'm starting to get emotional. Still no idea of the question he's about to ask. I could've sworn I blacked out because of all the excitement, and next thing I know I see him on his knee with my gorgeous ring in the palm of his hand! Tears are filling my eyes and I can't even see at this point! Of course my answer is the one you can expect. It was the most important answer I will give my entire life! I am SO HAPPY that his dad got everything on video because I know I was blacking out there HAHA. All in all, he picked the perfect - everything. It happened right next to Cinderella's castle, both sets of families there, beautiful weather, the perfect man... There's not one thing that I would've had him do differently. And now it is recorded for me to be able to watch over and over - which I have! I am so amazingly blessed to have found the man of my dreams and surround myself with friends and family who mean so much. Thank you to my future husband who has continued to make my dreams come true.

Our First Wedding Of 2013 At Top Of The Town

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jackson!

New Year, New Us - Here's to 2013

I know I'm a tad bit late, but HAPPY NEW YEAR! So we made it... through several severe weather storms and passed the end of the Mayan calendar! And now we're here to lucky year '13, and I couldn't be happier. 2013 is going to be a big year for us. We're successfully going on 4 years as a company, there's going to be a new addition to the family, and I'm getting married! That's right folks, the wedding planner will soon be wed. And I couldn't feel more blessed. The last few years have taught us a lot as a company and we have just grown in general. Our responsibilities are changing and growing each and everyday. Sweetface has been a such a blessing and I could not say thank you enough for the love and support we've gotten over the years. This year will be filled with a lot of updates, down to new business cards and a fresh new website. It's so exciting to expand our creative minds and work with some really great people that are as eager as us to grow Sweetface. We will attend more industry events, book more clients (Lord willing!), and simply love what we do more and more each day. I cannot wait to see what this lucky year will bring for us. 

Thank you for all the love and support, and we hope to be able to repay it all one day. But for now, enjoy our blog posts, be mesmerized by our pictures, and giggle at all the silly things we like to post. 

With all the best,

Nicole & Sarena

Wedding Rehearsal Woodlawn Manor, Potomac Maryland

Wedding Walkthrough Kentlands Mansion, Gaithersburg, MD

Nerisa and Asher at the DAR 9.1.12

Maggianos Banquet Hall, Tyson's.

For those of you that didn't know about the Maggianos banquet hall in the upstairs level of the Tyson's restaurant, here are some pics. We are looking forward to doing our first wedding there with Claudia and Benjie 10/20/12!

Thomas Birkby House, Leesburg VA

So excited for Colleen and Chris' wedding this September at the Thomas Birkby House in Leesburg, VA. There is something so special about this place. Definitely a "must see" if you're in downtown Leesburg.

These Are The Days To Remember!

Our little Ava had her first ballet recital today. I am on one proud Mama! It was so much fun watching her. There is something just so cute and special about little girls in pink tutus!

Fall is Approaching!

So as many of you are gearing up for "Back to School", we are actually gearing up for a very busy 8 weeks. From September 1st down through October 31st we have 9 weddings! That's right, 9! I can't even believe how that all happened, and we honestly couldn't be more excited. Talk about busy, busy, busy!

Here are just a few of the venues we have the pleasure of working with this Fall:

DAR Headquarters - Washington, DC

The Farm at Broad Run - Haymarket, VA

Thomas Birkby House - Leesburg, VA

Woodlawn Manor - Sandy Spring, MD

Sunset Crest Manor - Chantilly, VA 

Kentlands Mansion - Gaithersburg, MD 

Maggiano's - Tyson's Corner, VA

Bush Tabernacle - Purcellville, VA

We couldn't be more thrilled with the weddings and events we have this Fall, and I know we will definitely be busy bees working to get all of the details in order for each bride. Thank goodness for our assistants and friends and family who help us with it all! 

Fall happens to be my favorite season because not only do I get to break out my boots and scarves again it's also the season of my birthday! Lots of festivities happening in the next few months and I'm so excited to see how it all goes down!

Secret Story

The always reliable Essie nail polish. Treated myself to a new shade from Target and of course it's pink. The name of the shade is "Secret Story". I guess everyone has one.

Baby's breath floral display.

Attending our first Wedding Wire World at the Kennedy Center

Looking forward to learning a lot of new things for our business today. Our first attendance to Wedding Wire World at the Kennedy Center. Let's Go!

DC Sculpture Gardens

I have to post these pics. We were at the National History Museum in DC last week and It was my first time at the Sculpture Gardens. Ava got to put her feet in the water and it was just so cool there.

Happy 1st Birthday to my Eden!

Our Eden bug turns one today! Happy birthday baby! She doesn't even have any teeth yet but she took her first steps today. What a memorable year, we love you! This is a picture of her today when I gave her her first lollipop and I took a pic of her and her first pair of shoes. We also made a ceramic tile with a footprint of her foot at the Playseum in honor of her birthday. We've been celebrating all month and she loves us singing Happy Birthday to her.

The Washington Arts Club- Sara and Cory 6.30.12

It was a hot day and everyone was affected by the power outages and storms, but Cory and Sara had such a beautiful wedding at the Washington Arts Club in DC on 6.30.12!

Here are some of my pics of their big day. My favorite elements of the wedding were all the handmade art work of centerpieces from friends and family.  Not to mention: Sara also did all of the programs and most of the decor herself!

This was their program.  The couple shared and wrote their own vows.  The dinner menu was attached to the back of the program.

This was the bride and groom's table shared with the bridal party.

Each guest had a handmade placecard with their name on it.

Cakes by Jen Rozelle of RSVP Catering

The guests got their table numbers from this piece made by Sara.

Sara and Cory had favor bags filled with pie from New Orleans and they also gave away recycled pencil crayons and coloring books.

This is the upstairs library of The Arts Club

Inside the main lobby.

One of my favorite parts of the night when the bride and groom are happy and everything on our end went well!

 

 

 

 

Pink Candy Table

So who was the weirdo trying to pick all the candy "pink" chocolate mints out of this Wegmans candy bin for my daughter Eden's first birthday this weekend? Can we say a nutty candy table event planner mom that's who!