A Big Thank You

At the end of every year, I sit back and reflect on everything that happened in the past 12 months. So much has happened, so many events designed, so many ups and downs, but through it all, I’ve been lucky to have great people in my life—and that includes you, dear reader.

I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who reads this blog, follows my twitter or is a fan on my Facebook page. I love being able to interact with you, answer your questions and hear all your thoughts. I can only say that we have much more planned for my website and blog in 2010, so I hope you keep reading!

Happy Coincidence

Me on the plane, waiting to depart

Something really funny just happened to me that I wanted to share with you before the plane takes off. Last weekend, Marcy Blum and I worked together on a wedding for a local couple in the city. It turned out spectacularly, which made me happy, because the couple was such a joy to work with.

Anyway, I'm sitting on the plane right now, on my way to that international job I was talking about yesterday, and as I walk into first class and settle down, who do I run into but the couple whose wedding I designed just this past weekend! They are on their way to their honeymoon, and we just both happened to be on the same flight. How funny is that?

Here's a picture of the outside of my first class cabin.

It was great to run into them and see how happy they are on their way to their honeymoon. It'll keep me motivated as I prepare for my next job. A designer's work is never done...

Reminiscing...

The luncheon on Tuesday triggered so many great memories. I wanted to share one special one with you all today. First, here’s more pictures from the luncheon:

The beautiful Annette Lauer and Me

Vivia and me with the lovely Nina Garcia

Natalia and me

I designed Natalia’s wedding a few years back. It was held in Columbia where we focused on tradition and authenticity for her church ceremony. We used a lot of vibrant colors in shades of red and pink flowers for the reception. She can’t stop thinking of the event and I can’t stop thinking of her dress!

We truly had a delightful time working together. So naturally, she came to me for her baby’s Christening, as many of my new brides and moms-to-be do, and we had fun! She confessed that she took the big red monkey (pictured below) home. It had been placed in the center of the room at Le Circ where she hosted the event.

And here’s a picture of the gorgeous bride from that day:

Here’s a shot from the reception:

I really enjoyed being able to catch up with old friends and see that everyone is still doing spectacular. Thank you all for such a delightful afternoon.