Friday’s Fabulous Finds ~ Coconut LOVE

There is no doubt about it – I LOVE coconut. Coconut Curry (Red) is one of my favs, along with so many other savory dishes… But today I found some sweet treats and beauty fun to brighten up your summer! It’s hot out there, and coconut is refreshing and light, and if you like coconut water, it is chalk full of electrolytes you’ll need in the heat!

1 ~ Coconut Souffle! This looks delectable and I can’t wait to try out this recipe! Light, airy, perfection! Get it here!

2 ~ Ahhh, the Love Martini. I first tried this delightful Martini with coconut rum at The Melting Pot (Yummmm)! Since then I haven’t been able to get enough of these when it’s a Martini day! šŸ˜€ Easy to make and easier to drink, this was my signature drink at my 30th Birthday Bash last year! See how to make it here, or email me and I’ll give you an even easier way to mix it!

3 ~ Gelato is better for you than ice cream and this is just one of my favorite ways to have it!!! You can even make your own – see how here!

4 ~ Okay, bonbons take me away… these just seem simple and scrumptious! Cool and refreshing – what will Martha Stewart come up with next?! Get the details on these sweet treats here.

5 ~ I not only love to eat and drink my coconut – but I adore the smell of it! From coconut shampoo and conditioner, to lotions, and masks – nothing says summer and relaxation to me like coconut… Get the scoop on it’s beauty benefits here and even more here!

6 ~ All you have to say is coconut cake and I’m game!!! Say no more, I’m there and I want the biggest piece you’ll spare! Coconut cake = pure bliss for me! This by far is one of my top favorite cakes – and my husband is not a big coconut fan, like at all, so all the MORE for me!!! Get this delish recipe here!

*Please follow the links to see where these great ideas came from to include the wonderful photogs that created each photo!

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Jaala + Chuck Married! ~ Deerfield Beach, FL

It was forecasted to be a stormy day… Typical this time of year in Florida for warm rains to come in the early evening… The energy in the air was unmistakable. When I first saw Chuck, he was shifting his weight back and forth from one foot to the other, hands stuffed in his pockets, chatting it up with one of his “best men” in the parking lot of the reception site. I was going to scout out the location before I met up with Jaala at the hotel, and just happened upon Chuck there in what looked to be a deep conversation between old friends. I waved politely from the car and a glance in the mirror revealed that he continued shifting from one foot to the other… It was subtle, and I’m not sure he was aware of the tiny action that made it clear as day, he was a bundle of nerves.

After making my way to the hotel, I ran into Chuck in the lobby. He confessed, he was indeed nervous, but his sincere smile told me that deep down, he was so very happy. Happy to be marrying the love of his life, the woman that makes his world whole, complete, perfect… I reassured him that all was well, and he should concentrate on enjoying every moment of the day ahead… We laughed and talked, and he went on his way to do just that.

Jaala’s maid of honor, who is getting married herself in a few weeks time, greeted me upstairs working hard on the bridesmaids hair and makeup. Jaala called out her hello’s and her smile told me she was not only calm and collected, but she was ready to dive into the day ahead! Excited, with the slightest bit of trepidation about the weather. At this point the sun was shining and it was hot, hot, hot out! With some reassurance that the rain wouldn’t come until after the ceremony, which was to be outside, she set to the tasks ahead.

Jaala and Chuck met in 2004, but lost touch with one another until 2008! Fate is a funny thing and I truly believe that is what brought them back together. After all, this wasn’t just a we met and fell in love sort of story… They were both managing work, school, family, and fell in love in spite of the distance that separated them… Over one hundred miles between them… And Despite the physical distance apart, the void was soon filled with love, adoration, and faith, and on a sunny summers day, Chuck got down on bended knee and asked Jaala to spend the rest of her life with him!

The rain indeed held out until after the ceremony, and it was a gorgeous wedding! Jaala was glowing in her gown, and Chuck looked down at her with all the love in his heart and said “I do.” They laughed, kissed, danced, laughed some more! They compliment and balance one another out in every way. Like his nerves and her calm, his smile and her kiss, they only have eyes for each other and someday, on a distant stormy day, they will look back on today and remember that laughter and love like it was yesterday, and their love will grow that much more…

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Charles - July 12, 2011 - 4:07 am

We had a blast that day and my cousin and his wife were beautiful! Jenna you did an amazing job!

rada - August 3, 2011 - 3:53 am

you did an awesome job with this! love the shot of the dress shoes and bouquet together

Friday’s Fabulous Finds – Pink!

For those that have known me most of my life – they would say I used to strongly dislike the color pink. No, really, it’s true. But I guess holding back the girly-ness inside of me all those years finally gave way to the splendor of what is now overwhelming amounts of pink in my daily life.

I don’t know why, but it is fast becoming a new trend with me, specifically over the last four years… and even more pointedly, the brighter and more vivid the pink, the more I like it! So here are few of my favorite things in PINK, or how we say it in the wedding industry for this shade – Fuschia!

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1. This amazing Cake is a great way to add a modern twist to your traditional cake design. See it here.

2. Although this dress is shown in a red ā€“ it comes with a pink option in either white or ivory and I LOVE it! Not just for a wedding gown but for anything, itā€™s just beautiful! Pink not your thing? It comes in 20 different color combos, get it here!

3. Another cake, I love cake too, this one was made by Sandraā€™s Cakes for one of my brides and it was one of the tastiest cakes Iā€™ve had in a long time! Check out her work here.

4. Fun and flirty, this sexy martini glass can be found at most Hallmark stores. One of my recent brides was sipping out of this glass while getting her makeup done and I couldnā€™t resist snagging a shot of it!

5. A sand ceremony is very popular here in Florida and you can get, yes, pink sand! This was from my most recent wedding.

6. Flower petals can be found in a lot of colors and used in a lot of ways on a wedding day. But a wedding I went to as a second shooter a few months back had them on the cake table and I just love them!

7. You know I canā€™t do this without a couple of shoes to share! Here are some great ones from Christian Louboutins. Fun, funky, perfect! Get them here.

8. Dating back to the early 1960s, the all-plastic Diana camera is a cult legend ā€“ famous for its dreamy, radiant, and lo-fi images. This is the Mr. Pink Edition Diana F+ and it is a faithful reproduction and a loving homage to the classic Flash Diana. Get it here and have a fun photo shoot of your own!

9. My fav yummy fragrance is Pink Sugar! You can find it at my fav beauty supplier Sephora, here! It smells like you could eat it, sweet, delish, cotton candy!

 

I can go on and on about pink! Iā€™ll do another pink theme fabulous finds in the future Iā€™m sure!:D

*Please follow the links to see where these great ideas came from to include the wonderful photogs that created each photo! Note 3-6 Are taken by yours truly. šŸ˜€

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Happy 4th of July!!!

 

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July!!! For all that this country has gone through, and for all of the continued sacrifices the men, women, and families of our armed forces go through – Thank you all! These holidays remind me of how grateful I am of everyone that works so hard to keep us safe. To include my husband, and so many of my dear friends, and my family… Love you all! Enjoy some of the photos I took around the neighborhood this year! This is the first year I actually took photos of fireworks – next year, I have a particular shot in mind… So check back then too!!!

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Friday’s Fabulous Finds ~ the Offbeat Bride

This is not only an awesome book but a great website for brides that are looking for something a little, well, different! Something that speaks to them but isn’t all tradition, lace, and tulle… And for any of you “offbeat brides” out there, hit me up to document your day and all of its awesomeness!!! I thought I’d share this great resource with everyone for Friday’s Fabulous Finds! See more about the website and book here! Enjoy!

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“At once practical and enjoyable, Offbeat Bride validates choosing the funky, different, and offbeat over the traditional, and leads couples through the planning processā€”from unique ideas on how to announce their engagement all the way to answering the question, ā€œSo, howā€™s married life?ā€ Stallings is the ultimate guide to the alternative wedding of your dreams, and with Offbeat Bride, she brings you a book that serves both as an encouragement and celebration of aisles less traveled.” Find the Book Here!

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*Please follow the links to see where these great ideas came from to include the wonderful photogs that created each photo!

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