Looking at this wedding you might think there was a whole team of experts behind each and every detail but what would you say if I told you it was all the hard work of one creative lady. Granted she is an event planner herself so she knows the drill but this bride created everything for her modern Miami wedding even her gorgeous cascading bouquet! Captured Photography by Jenny is the lady behind the lens and we’ve filled the gallery with all of her incredible images so make sure you check it out!
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From Modern Events (The Bride)… As an event designer I feel like I might have an advantage when DIY weddings come to play. Especially when it comes to Doing It Myself. I am glad to have the chance to go over all the special touches I hand crafted for my wedding held on March 26th 2011.
When I began to design my wedding I wasn’t sure which direction to go, vintage garden, glam princess or modern with a retro touch. As a designer, I have worked so many different styles and I know how to do them all, but I knew what made each different was the couple involved. After realizing this fact I knew I wanted it to be bright and colorful and most of all modern, a true reflection of my now husband and myself.
Flowers are another big aspect of my life, after all I got my start in this industry as a florist. I chose to use jumbo white hydrangeas with bright yellow mini callas and phalaenopsis orchids to complete the look. For my bouquet, which I made the morning of my wedding, I incorporated Gardenias from a tree in my parent’s backyard. Gardenia’s always remind me of my late grandfather so I new they needed to be incorporated one way or another.
Now that I new I wanted something unique unlike any event I have ever done I looked into different patterned fabrics. Resulting in the wonderful patterned linens my mom so lovingly hand made for us. I tried to carry this pattern throughout the entire space by using patterned pillows on the seating areas, in the stationary and our great aisle runner made up of smaller carpet runners. Even our cake had the same pattern flowing from layer to layer.
Another unique aspect of the over all design is that we chose to have all the tables be either rectangular or square; there wasn’t a single round banquet table. We also offered two separate seating areas for our guests to lounge if they weren’t dancers but wanted to be close to the action. Guests got to munch on several food stations that worked for every type of eater from salads to carved pork station. The cake was also another station because the cake parfait served as an interactive treat. Once we feasted we danced to a mix of Spanish music and current pop hits.
Wedding Photography: Jenny Schartner of Captured Photography by Jenny / Event Design & Coordination: Helen Diaz-Rodriguez of Modern Events (The Bride) / Venue: Ronald W. Shane Center / Catering: Special Events Catering by Les / Wedding Cake: Elegant Temptations / Rentals: Event Rentals / Floral Design: Ever After Floral Design (The Bride) / DJ & Lighting: Effects Entertainment / Photo Booth: Color Me Photo / Wedding Cinematography: Daniel Lago / Wedding Dress: Zayas Bridal / Groom’s Attire: Zayas Tuxedo / Hair: Jessica of Styles in Motion / Makeup: SJ Makeup / Officiant: Reverend Michael Calderin of Saint Jude Counseling Ministries / Car Rental: Florian’s Classics / Bride’s Shoes: Nine West + Steve Madden / Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo
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Thank you so much SMP! Such kind words about me and the great vendors who worked so hard to make this happen. This is such an accomplishment for me both personally and professionally :) Again Thank you! :)
Love this! Way to go girl. And love Jenny from Captured. ALWAYS beautiful work.
Fun colors!!
The decor for the wedding was truly amazing. It was almost as amazing as my beautiful and talented bride. Thanks Helen, for making that day so wonderful for both of us.
Loved the wedding!! Beautiful decorations. Hard work does pay off ;-)
WOW, favorite wedding ever! What amazing decorations! LOVE it!
Thank you all for sharing your love :)
Helen - Congratulations!! You did a fabulous job putting this together and of course Jenny always does a great job capturing the beauty. You looked amazing and I love how your dress went short for the reception.
The yellow and black is SUCH a strong style statement. I love it. It's a really cool way to thread a theme throughout the day without being overly theme-ish.
Hello statement of a cake!! Actually the entire wedding is such a stylish statement!
Helen you did an amazing job, this was truly the best and most beautiful wedding I was a guest at. I was amazed by the beautiful decor and how every little detail was thought of perefctly even to the cute yellow fans that I did use. Great job, you are extremly talented : )
Beautiful wedding! I love the yellow hand fans, where did you get them??
Thanks for featuring Alex and Helen's day. It was such an unique and beautiful wedding! They are such an awesome couple :)
Margot I got them on http://www.asianimportstore.com/ I love them and they look great but they were back ordered and it took about 6 months to get to me. For that reason I suggest you are cautious about your purchase from these asian wholesale companies. Another source is http://www.lunabazaar.com . Good Luck.
Helen, I feel confident saying that this was the most amazing wedding I will ever see. You worked hard and it paid off beautifully!
I'm incredibly proud of you!
This wedding was so unique. Great job to the bride! I can't believe you did all of that work. WHEW!
And I am in love with this photographer. Does she travel?
Nicole,
OF course Jenny from Captured Photography travels! Drop her a note capturedjen@gmail.com :)
Where did you find those tiny yellow flowers on the flower girl basket and ring bearer pillow?? They are adorable!! Did you add them yourself?
This is hands down the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen. Hard work and creativity definitely pay off.
Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Rodriguez!!!
Erin,
I made them my self. I just bought a set which included a plain pillow and the flower girl basket. I bought some thin ribbon in black and the tiny flowers from a wholesaler I get supplies but I am sure at a craft store like Michael's or Joanna's Fabric you can find the same in the ribbon section. I hot glued them on in a random pattern. VOILÀ You have a cute personal Flower Girl Basket and Pillow!
Good Luck and Enjoy :)
Love the dress! Can I get information on the designer/style number?
Jenny, E-mail (moderneventsmia@gmail.com) me and I will send you the info I also am looking to sell my dress if you are interested in something like that :)
Hey, lovely wedding guys :)
I'm so in love with the yellow, black & white tablecloth....does the fabric have a particular name? where would i be able to source it?
Melissa,
Send me an e-mail at Moderneventsmia@gmail.com. Maybe we can work something out where you can loan it for a small fee... We'll work something out :)
Ok thanks......i sent you an email
Helen - well done! You really out did yourself.
It is a joy to know you personally, and a pleasure to work with you as a colleague. Your attention to detail and professionalism is phenomenal!
Congratulation on designing and executing a beautiful wedding and for this new stage of your life that you have begun with Alex. May it last forever!