Wedding Day Nerves? How about a Reality Show Wedding?

TNT will run a reality show next year titled Wedding Day. It stars Steven Holdwick and Holli Munro, who were married at the St. Johns Episcopal Church in Saginaw, Michigan at 4pm today.


The reception was held at Horizons Conference Center. The coolest thing? They WON their wedding from TNT in a contest.

There is no air date set yet. :(
The film shooting has been going on all week in Saginaw.

So, the question is......
are you still nervous about YOUR WEDDING DAY?

until next time.....

EASY WEDDING PLANNING!

Jessica and Michael's Wedding Photos

Okay, so this is the weekend for posting videos and photos of recent weddings.

I just couldn't help myself. You've seen the video from Jessica and Michael's wedding, now here are some photographs.

The photos are all provided courtesy of Dan Harris, who, in my humble opinion, is one of the premier photographers in Jacksonville. If you are looking to book someone who is professional, artistic, creative, and just a pleasure to work with, Dan is your man. He and his staff are all wonderful.

Take a look....

Beautiful candle pew markers, work of Clay Tillman from Anything With Plants & Flowers.

The bridesmaids peaking out the blinds, watching the men get their photos taken outside. How cute!

Beautiful wedding cake from Sheila's Cakes:

Tuxedo strawberries also from Sheila's Cakes:

couple more shots of Clay's beautiful work:



































I love this shot of the bride and her bridesmaids:

Dan has a unique way of looking at things...here's to the end of a beautiful, memorable day.....and the beginning of a lifetime of happiness.






















until next time.....

EASY WEDDING PLANNING!

Kellie and Randy Kwan's Highlight Video

Okay, okay, call me a slacker.....
A few weeks ago, Jay Neumark of Simply Wed Video emailed me the highlight video from Kellie McKendree and Randy Kwan's beautiful wedding ceremony and reception, and I neglected to post it here for my readers to enjoy! I'm sorry. It really is a beautiful video. Jay and his wife do wonderful work.

**added 10/12/08 - if the video doesn't launch, you may need to download quicktime**

Kellie and Randy were married on 8/8/08. In Chinese culture, 8 is a very lucky number. So, 8/8/08 is a very lucky set of numbers.

Their wedding ceremony was at First United Methodist Church in St. Augustine, with their reception just a couple blocks up the street at the Casa Monica.

Kellie and Randy hired me approximately 6 weeks before the big date. I had no idea at the time of the reason behind the date. Then, as I got to know Randy and his culture a little bit more, some other things came up, which I found of interest. Did you know that in Chinese culture, it is rude to hand someone a fan? Not just rude, let me rephrase that, it is HIGHLY OFFENSIVE. Don't do it. Kellie and Randy had beautiful teal fans at the church, but they were not handed out, they were simply left there for you to pick up, if you so chose.

That is why I love the work I do so much. I get to meet people from different cultures, backgrounds, places in the world & learn about them. I love meeting new people. I love watching how couples work together to bring their dreams of their future into reality. I truly do enjoy being a part of that.

until next time.....

EASY WEDDING PLANNING!

~Layla

Jessica and Michael's wedding highlight video

Jessica and Michael were married on June 21, 2008 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, and their reception was held at The Ribault Club. I now have their highlight video and what a great one it is!

Bruce of First Sight Pictures did an absolutely fantastic job on Jessica and Michael's highlight video. One particular moment stands out, Jessica at the altar with a tear on her cheek. Gives me goosepimples to see it again!!

I would like to say to all brides and grooms out there, the MOST important part of your entire wedding day is the few moments you spend at the altar, looking your new spouse in the eyes and speaking your commitments before God, your family, and your friends. For better, for worse, for life. All the rest, is icing on the cake.