It’s official…I’m going to make an executive decision and make myself an honorary member of the Lopes family! I L.O.V.E. every sister, brother, cousin, auntie, niece, and nephew of this AMAZING family! So, when I got a call from Mrs. Tanya (Lopes) McGee **former StyleHouse bride who’s husband has me on speed dial for baby showers** called me to plan her brother, Henrique’s, wedding…let’s just say I jumped at the opportunity! And to top it off, I was gifted to the bride and groom…I was beyond flattered!

OK…so on day 1 I found myself sitting around the kitchen table with all of the gorgeous Lopes (and future Lopes) girls talking colors, and ideas, and huge plans! Well…I took everything that said…put my own little twist on things…and came up with this!

{Mom to the rescue to wipe the groom’s tears…too cute!!!}

{The bride and her dad!}

{Each table featured an etched plexiglass showing the tables name. Tables were named after all the children in this large, close family}

{The beautiful bride…STUNNING!}

{Room shot…2 tablescapes featuring an iridescent blue/purple and eggplant}

{Tablescape featured custom velvet napkin bands with blingy broaches}

{The Mr. & Mrs.}

{Guests were greeted at their seats with custom pillows featuring Narlyn and Henrique’s monogram.  The bride and groom received special Mr. & Mrs. pillows of their own!}

{The cake}

{Centerpieces!}

{A waterfall featuring the couple’s engagement picture}

{Escort cards featuring vintage and baby pictures of EACH guest!}

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The “Dream Team”:

Planner: StyleHouse Weddings & Events

Ceremony Site: Resurrection Catholic Church, Winter Garden, FL

Reception Site: Heaven Event Center, Orlando, FL                    

Table Numbers: Dragonfly Custom Invitations

Rentals: Panache, Fenice, A Chair Affair, AFR Furniture

Limos & Shuttles: VIP Transportation Group

Florist: Greenary Productions

Caterer: Millenia Catering

Photographer: Marc Harmon Photography

Videographer: Cinematique Films

Cake: Party Flavors

DJ: DJ Infared

Photo”booth”: PhotoMingle

From the moment I met Kenzie & Deji, I was taken aback by their love and support for each other. Deji Karim, of the Indianapolis Colts, and Kenzie met back in middle school in Oklahoma.  Since then, their relationship has stood the test of time while making many memories.  As we sat in their living room, I took 4 pages of notes, on their journey as a couple.  Many sweet moments. Many funny moments. And many memorable moments. This wedding was a culmination of their courting and my attempt to showcase significant details of their love on their special day.

{Fun, flirty, fiesty Kenzie loved bling, purple and fuschia! We created her non-traditional wedding look full of color! Pillows and napkin bands featured the couple’s custom monogram}

***UNPROFESSIONAL PICS BELOW!***

{During the reception, the casino lounge was revealed! Casinos are big for the couple’s family and friends from home.  We added to the space a munchies table including McDonald’s apple pies (their favorite post-football game snack in high school) and lounge furniture with throw pillows blinged out with their high school mascot}

{All smiles after a great wedding!}