I must begin by saying that I have been away from my blog for way too long. In the past 8 or 9 months I have been very, very busy and I have not had too much time to come in here and converse with you, so today I have a lot of stories to update you on. I am happy to say that Lasting Impressions has been growing everyday, this baby of mine brings me much happiness as well as the events and the people who have become part of my life. I am forever grateful for those who have trusted me with your special day, I have tried to with every beat of my heart to make it tasteful, unique, classy and to your every liking, I hope that I have succeeded and that you are all pleased and happy.


Luciana and Eduardo's Wedding
October 22, 2011
Doral Country Club, Doral, Florida
Flowers and Decorations: Lasting Impressions Events by Luly
Photos: Laura Lopez of Laura's Studio, Santy Martinez of Photography by Santy
Video: Andrew Schear of AGS video

Luciana and Eduardo are such a happy couple who despite of being so very young they almost seem like an old couple. I simply loved them. I got to know Luciana pretty well in the 8 months we spent engineering her special day. I liked going to her house and sitting for quite a few hours deciding on flowers, candles, decorations, etc. Luciana is very, very organized so it was quite easy, she knew what she wanted and had it all at the tip of her fingertips. Her mother Sandra was also very much involved in her daughter's wedding day. It seemed that every time I'd go to her house it would rain torrentially and I would always end up leaving their house drenched in summertime rain....but you know what they say, the rain brings good luck and sunny days ahead so I contribute the beautiful day that greeted us on that October 22 morning on all of the rain that fell on me all of those times.
Like I said, October 22 was a beautiful, sunny, autumn morning, the kind you can only have in Miami. Bright and warm and simply lovely. This was the day designed for Luciana and Eduardo to take that walk down the aisle by God. The bride had decided on the colors of Lilac and Periwinkle as her color pallet and Roses and Carnations in assorted colors of pink, a dark shade of purple and a lighter lilac color. 

As each guest made the way into the foyer of the Grand Ballroom and the Doral Country Club, a Wishing Tree awaited them where they were invited to jot down a few words of advice, love and well wishes for the Newlyweds and hang it on the tree. From there they made their way to the beautiful terrace which was ready and waiting for a special wedding, the chairs were adorned with Kissing balls in pink and purple carnation, and atop of the gazebo an elegant arrangement of roses, carnations, forget-me-not greeted the bride and groom.

 The bridesmaids bouquet were also made of carnations and roses with matching ribbons, as well as all of boutoniers and corsages. Luciana's bouquet was a combination of ivory, very pale lilac and pink roses. 

The theme of the Kissing Balls or Pomanders was carried inside where they were placed atop of tall and lower cylinder vases filled with aqua beads and a little floralite lit up the inside of the vase. The tables were dressed in ivory color linens and the lilac napkins matched the cushions in the chivalry chairs. Tasteful and Elegant.

The couples table dressed in a beautiful white embroidered tablecloth was topped with rectangular vases filled with roses in the colors of Luciana's bouquet, and on each of the chairs a sign that stated Mr. and Mrs.

 No details was overlooked, the bride's mother made the seating chart, and delicious cupcakes which were stored in boxes that depicted pictures of the couple, a delicious and personal hand made treat to take home afterwards. 

 The couple opted for a video clip from family members from Argentina and Cuba that could not be there in person but wanted to express on this special day their good wishes for the new couples, very sentimental and beautiful. 

La Hora Loca finished the night off, the guests were given silly hats, and noise makers and the happy couple were joined by all to end this first evening of the rest of their lives.

I would like to thank Luciana and Eduardo for letting me be part of their day, I wish you a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness.