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South Florida cake designer

South Florida brides: If you're on the hunt for a cake designer, be sure to check out Cakes by Maylene. ... read more

February 3, 2010 6:00 PM

category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
Now Open: South Beach CB2

Miami brides take note! CB2, Crate and Barrel's hip, ultra-modern sister store just opened their first location in the Sunshine State.... read more

January 20, 2010 12:00 PM

category: Florida Registry
Key West venue

If you're on the hunt for an outdoor venue with history and charm, consider the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West.... read more

January 13, 2010 12:00 PM

category: Ceremonies & Receptions Florida
Ready, set, shop!

Grab your bridesmaids, lace up your sneaks, and get ready to make a mad dash for the racks during the Filene's Basement Running of the Brides event in South Florida.... read more

January 6, 2010 6:00 PM

category: Florida Sales & Events Wedding Dresses
Top it off

Cake toppers are a wonderful way to inject a little bit of whimsy into the wedding reception.... read more

December 30, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
How sweet it is

If you're looking for a sweet, locally-made treat to offer your guests as wedding favors, look into the confections by Peterbrooke Chocolatier.... read more

December 16, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Favors & Gifts Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
Real beauty

Miami-based makeup artist Leslie Munsell has just launched a new line of cosmetics called Beauty For Real.... read more

December 9, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Beauty & Fitness Florida
A sweet shopping concept

Boca Raton is home to one of our favorite wedding shops—Papery & Cakery, a stationery and bakery hybrid boutique.... read more

November 23, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Florida Invitations & Stationery Wedding Cakes & Desserts
How moving!

Moving announcements are a thoughtful way alert your loved ones to your new digs—definitely much more appreciated than a mass e-mail. ... read more

November 1, 2009 10:00 AM

category: Florida Invitations & Stationery
A cupcake alternative

Cupcakes are pretty much a guaranteed crowd-pleaser but if you're looking something a bit more unique, check out the desserts by Miami Beach-based Tea Time Cakes.... read more

October 30, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
Sheer bliss

Now you can skip Sephora for your lemon-and-sage body butter fix because the New York-based Bliss Spa just opened its first Florida location at the brand-new W Fort Lauderdale Hotel. ... read more

October 24, 2009 10:00 AM

category: Beauty & Fitness Florida
Stay for the Cure

Treat yourself to a weekend of pampering as well as philanthropy at the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach resort and you'll enjoy some pink perks that benefit The South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Race.... read more

October 8, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Florida
Hair raiser

These darling headbands by Aventura-based line By Lilla are perfect for a bride who is forgoing a traditional veil for something a little more whimsical. ... read more

October 4, 2009 10:00 AM

category: Accessories & Jewelry Florida
A healthier alternative

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to the usual sugar-laden wedding sweets, consider the low-fat cupcakes by The Cupcake Chef, based in Delray.... read more

September 27, 2009 12:00 PM

category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
Creating a buzz

If you're looking for locally-made goodies to offer your guests as a wedding favor, consider made-in-Miami honey by The Fire Lady.... read more

September 11, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Favors & Gifts Florida
Just opened

If you're looking for a swanky and sceney spot for your wedding's after-party or rehearsal dinner, consider Mr. Chow, the New York and Beverly Hills hot spot which just opened this month in the W South Beach.... read more

August 30, 2009 12:00 PM

category: Ceremonies & Receptions Florida
Joe to go

A trend we like: Offering take-home favors for guests to enjoy as they depart from the reception. One of my favorite "valet favor" ideas is a steaming cup of coffee for the drive home. ... read more

August 23, 2009 10:00 AM

category: Cocktails, Menus & Catering Favors & Gifts Florida
Florida event alert!

This Saturday, head to the Solutions Bridal salon in Winter Park and try on gowns as you also check out the offerings from calligrapher Sarah Hanna and stationery boutique owner Darcy Sang of Pearl Beach Paperie. ... read more

August 20, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Florida Invitations & Stationery Sales & Events Wedding Dresses
Alfred Angelo sale

Recessionistas mark your calendars! Alfred Angelo is opening their first bridal outlet store in Deerfield Beach, Florida.... read more

August 14, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Florida Sales & Events
Reconnect at the Ritz-Carlton

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I recently met with representatives from The Ritz-Carlton's Caribbean and Mexico properties, and we got to talking about destination weddings. ... read more

July 30, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Florida
Lush lashes

Most makeup artists swear by false lashes to prettify your wedding-day look. But if you prefer something more lasting, consider getting semipermanent synthetic extensions from Miami Lashes, a local lash extension boutique with locations in North and South Miami. ... read more

July 19, 2009 10:00 AM

category: Beauty & Fitness Florida
Lingerie sale

If you're on the hunt for some gorgeous honeymoon lingerie, or just hoping to add to your trousseau, La Perla is having a huge sale at its locations nationwide. ... read more

July 14, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Accessories & Jewelry Boston California Chicago Florida NY, NJ and CT Sales & Events
Local vino

Spice up your cocktail hour with locally-made wines from the Miami Winery.... read more

July 8, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Cocktails, Menus & Catering Florida
A $1,000 wedding (no joke!)

Calling all Florida brides on a budget: I just got word that the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort in Sunny Isles Beach is offering a beachfront wedding package for just $1,000. ... read more

June 29, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Ceremonies & Receptions Florida
Totally sweet!

Etiquette of Chocolate is one of my favorite sources for wedding cake inspiration, but I recently discovered the Orange Park-based confiserie offers chocolate favors, too.... read more

June 12, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Favors & Gifts Florida
Can't handle the cuteness

Okay, so maybe this is a bit of a stretch, but I just can't help posting about these adorable note cards I found while browsing on Etsy. These breakfast-themed designs are from the Polka Dot Shop, based near Tampa.
... read more

May 4, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Favors & Gifts Florida Invitations & Stationery
Stationery spotlight

The current issue of Brides Florida is one of my favorites—we were lucky enough to feature such incredible real weddings!... read more

March 27, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Florida Invitations & Stationery
Miami event alert!

Calling all Miami brides: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami is hosting a wedding event this Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.... read more

March 18, 2009 5:00 PM

category: Florida Sales & Events
Florida flavor

Stuck on ideas for welcome basket fillers? Try some locally-grown citrus fruits—your travel-weary guests will definitely appreciate a sweet (and healthy!) snack. ... read more

March 15, 2009 10:00 AM

category: Favors & Gifts Florida
Hot off the press: Brides Florida

To all of our Florida brides: I hope you've enjoyed the local coverage we've been featuring here on the blog. But for more Florida wedding goodness, be sure to pick up the latest issue of Brides Florida on newsstands now. ... read more

March 7, 2009 6:00 AM

category: Florida
Underwater adventure

The stunning coral reefs that surround the Florida Keys are best seen in person, and a unique way to get a first-hand look is aboard a glass-bottom boat.... read more

March 4, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Florida Showers & Parties
In a lather

If you're looking to give your guests a locally-made wedding favor, try these beauty bars by Naturally Naked Soap in Miami Beach. ... read more

February 23, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Favors & Gifts Florida
Stylish silhouettes

We're seeing more and more weddings that feature a silhouette theme—what's great is that the motif can easily work with a vintage or a modern wedding theme. ... read more

February 20, 2009 4:16 PM

category: Florida Invitations & Stationery
Come sail away

I was researching ideas for an article on non-clubbing bachelorette party ideas and came across the web site for St. Augustine's Freedom. ... read more

February 8, 2009 10:00 AM

category: Florida Showers & Parties
Tutu Cute

We here at Brides Local Magazines are obsessed with Etsy.com, home to all things handmade and a great site to hunt for wedding elements. Case in point: these adorable halter tutu dresses from TuTuCuteBaby in Estero.... read more

February 5, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Florida The Wedding Party
Get the blues...in a good way

A signature cocktail is a simple but effective way to carry out your wedding style. Matching the drink's color to your overall palette is a good place to start.... read more

February 4, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Colorado Florida
Your Wedding Here

Every so often a wedding location hits my inbox that really "wows" me, and this photo of the over-water gazebo at Reach Resort in Key West made me want to pack my bags and head South. ... read more

January 29, 2009 8:00 AM

category: Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Florida Wedding Planning
The sweetest thing

I just came across this adorable cake design by The Sugar Monkey in Palm Beach. Click here to get inspired by pastry chef, Jennifer Reed's beautiful designs!... read more

January 22, 2009 11:44 AM

category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
TVtrip.com

Since you don't often stay at hotels in the city you reside, recommending accommodations for your wedding guests can be tricky, even in your hometown. Enter TVtrip.com, a newly expanded website featuring easy-to-access videos of hotels in major U.S. cities. ... read more

January 18, 2009 4:00 PM

category: Atlanta Boston California Chicago Florida Houston NY, NJ and CT Philadelphia Wedding Planning
Cupcakes in Coral Gables

The cupcake-as-wedding-cacke trend is going strong in Florida, and you can't beat the sweet offerings at Buttercream, in Coral Gables. ... read more

January 1, 2009 6:00 PM

category: Florida
Cake monograms

I thought this was a pretty clever way to incorporate your new initials into your reception. Instead of topping your wedding cake with a single letter to represent your last name, ask your designer to create three smaller confections and use all of your initials, like these creations by It's Tasty Too, in Orlando. ... read more

December 23, 2008 10:00 AM

category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
Cupcake cuties

Jacksonville-based bakery CamiCakes makes some of the sweetest cupcakes I've seen. ... read more

December 19, 2008 6:00 PM

category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
Tropical paradise

I recently flew to Miami to attend a Brides Florida party held at The Palms Hotel in South Beach. The recently-renovated property has a balmy, tropical-island meets Southern plantation feel. ... read more

November 14, 2008 5:30 PM

category: Florida
Perfectly sweet

If you've got a sweet tooth, be sure to check out the treats from Two Fat Cookies in Boca Raton. The confections would make wonderful wedding favors or for something even sweeter, offer your guests a dessert buffet.... read more

October 30, 2008 8:00 PM

category: Florida
Perfectly preppy

This is probably one of the cutest ring pillows I've seen in a while. Pensacola-based online shop Sweet B Papers offers custom-designed ring pillows as well as fabric boutonnieres and garters.... read more

October 11, 2008 12:00 PM

category: Ceremonies & Receptions Florida Flowers & Decorations
Stick with it

Vinyl decals are a super simple way to decorate your home but the removable wall stickers could easily be incorporated into your wedding, too.... read more

October 4, 2008 6:18 AM

category: Florida Flowers & Decorations
Your gown, miniaturized

Okay, these might be a little too cutesy for some, but others may find them just plain adorable. The Miami-based company Keepsake Concepts creates wedding dress "favors"—miniature gowns that are actually filled with Jordan almonds.... read more

September 29, 2008 6:00 AM

category: Favors & Gifts Florida
Taylor made

It's practically our staff mantra: The best wedding favors are edible ones. Bonus points if said favors are locally made. Miami-based event planner Kimesha Wing has been baking delicious cookies for friends and family for years before starting up Taylor Made Cookies.... read more

September 23, 2008 8:00 AM

category: Favors & Gifts Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
In your area

We're pleased to introduce a new feature to our Wedded Bits blog. Each week, our fabulous editors who publish the Brides Local Print magazines will post items from regions across the U.S.: Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Colorado, Florida, Houston, MD, DC, and VA, Michigan, NY, NJ, and CT, and Philadelphia. By clicking on the blog category near you, we hope you'll learn about great new ideas, shops and wedding planning resources close to you. And if you have a comment or a tip, just leave it here. They'd love to hear from you! ... read more

September 16, 2008 3:41 PM

category: Atlanta Boston California Chicago Colorado Florida Houston MD, DC and VA Michigan NY, NJ and CT Philadelphia