More Pictures of our Candy Buffet at MMD Events/Limelight Photography Photoshoot!

Image Credit: Limelight Photography

Image Credit: Limelight Photography

Image Credit: Limelight Photography

Image Credit: Limelight Photography

Image Credit: Limelight Photography

We're super busy with lots of projects today, but I wanted to get some more pictures up of our candy buffet from the photoshoot courtesy of MMD Events at the Tampa Marriott Westshore. MMD's Matt and Amanda Allen created a fantastic ceremony site inspired by shades of pinks and golds, a chic poolside cocktail lounge complete with centerpieces floating in the water and a reception area in the ballroom!

We were also so fortunate to collaborate with many talented professionals for the event, including the incredible Michael and Rebecca Zoumberos from Lightlight Photography. They were able to capture everything and so much more!

Thanks again to all the wonderful professionals Chic Sweets got to work with:

Uplights, Flowers, Draping and Design: MMD Events Photography: Limelight Photography
Wedding Gown: The Dressing Room Linens: Connie Duglin Hair and Makeup: The Michele Renee Hair and Makeup Artist Group Chiavari Chairs: Signature Events by Design

Sneak Peek: Breast Cancer Awareness Dessert Table

Last night I had the pleasure of working with an absolutely lovely couple at the Embassy Suites in downtown Tampa. The event was quite the affair, with friends and family members, and the party was filled with love and energy. The dancing was nonstop!

The Chic Sweets' table was in honor of my bride's mother who passed away from breast cancer. After talking to the bride, we wanted to do something special and memorable for her and the guests. There were so many wonderful, meaningful details, but here is a sneak peek of the dessert table. I'll provide more pictures soon!

Fabulous Vendors:

Venue: Embassy Suites Tampa

Coordinator: Beth Carrick at Flawless Occassions

Photography: Artistique Photography

Florist: Fishhawk Florist

Chic Sweets Teams Up with MMD Events and Limelight Photography for Photoshoot!

Chic Sweets was so honored to be asked to participate in an amazing photoshoot courtesy of MMD Events at the Tampa Marriott Westshore. MMD's Amanda and Matt Allen are two amazing artists and such a great team! They created a fantastic ceremony site, a chic poolside cocktail lounge and a reception area in the ballroom!

Tampa's Limelight Photography was there to capture all the magic--the colors were pink, hot pink and gold accents and I was amazed at how the space was able to transform with some great decor elements such as lighting; table settings/linens; chairs; floral, etc. Limelight Photography's Rebecca and Michael Zoumberos captured everything and I can't wait to see the final pictures (we will be sure to post them soon).

What made everything extra special was Limelight's model/bride Sarah Kate who wore her own (fantastic) wedding gown for the shoot!

Thanks to all the wonderful professionals Chic Sweets got to work with:

Wedding Gown: The Dressing Room

Linens: Connie Duglin

Hair and Makeup: The Michele Renee Hair and Makeup Artist Group

Chiavari Chairs: Signature Events by Design

Uplights, Flowers, Draping and Design: MMD Events

Photography: Limelight Photography

Sylvia Weinstock, "Queen of Cakes" Event!

Check out this slideshow by Moberg Photography : http://mobergphotography.com/nace/

Additional photos: http://www.mobergphotography.com/blog/2009/09/26/sylvia-weinstock/

Chic Sweets had the honor of providing a candy/dessert table for the Sylvia Weinstock, "Queen of Cakes" luncheon at the beautiful Renaissance Tampa Plaza. Sylvia was a featured guest for Florida West Coast NACE!

Sylvia shared her career highlights, including her famous clients (Ivanka Trump, Cathrine Zeta Jones & Michael Douglas, etc.), and becoming top in her industry.

Sylvia took plenty of questions from the audience, giving us some insights into she got her start, how she has established her business and brand (those trademark glasses), and how she has maintained her business for years!

FWNACE Members that helped to contribute to making a great event!

Panache

BBJ Linen

Botanica Showorks

Events Room Service

Grand Dames Car Service

Café Al La Carte

Capital Grille

Paper Presence

Click Marketing Group

Dj Felix

Catering by the Family

Bay Stage Lighting

Grant Hemond and Associates

Gasparilla International Film Festival

Some of Tampa's best and brightest artists showcased their latest works at The Ritz in Ybor for a silent auction. Many other great prizes, including a trip to Puerto Vallerta, Mexico, were auctioned and raffled off to support the 2010 festival!

The Gasparilla International Film Festival, is one of Florida 's largest independent film festivals and is dedicated to advancing film education and community involvement in film in the Tampa Bay area. Nothing beats helping out a great cause and organization!

The night was fantastic and everything looked beautiful-it was definitely a team effort and we look forward to participating again next year!

Fantastic Vendors

Event Coordination and GIFF Board Member: Elan Event Studio/Monica Varner

Floral Design/Lounge Furniture: MMD Events/Amanda and Matt Allen

Espresso and Cappuccino Catering: Cafe Ala Carte/Diana Tamayo

Linens: Linens by the Sea/Allison East

Photography: CSE Photography

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Butterflies...Butterflies...everywhere...

Well, I am finally getting around to adding a few sneak peak pictures from a recent surprise birthday party Chic Sweets was asked to do. When creating a table, it's not only important to use a great palatte (love yellow and navy) but also adding different elements which will only serve to complete the look of your table. That includes florals, coordinating linens, candles, great ribbons and of course, a running theme--winter, Halloween, fall and in the case of this table...Butterflies!