Eric & Amanda

Typically, I meet with clients 12-18 months before their wedding and plan every detail from choosing a venue to choosing colors & flowers. Other times, in cases like this, I'm only hired for Day of Coordinating. I had 3 weddings that week, but couldn't say no to her sweet & cheerful voice (even though she was a Gator) :-) when she called me last year. I didn't even meet Amanda in person until the evening of the rehearsal. She & Eric and the rest of the wedding party welcomed me & I had a blast! I wasn't involved with every detail, but I still felt like part of their special memories! They were so much fun & those groomsmen were the best dancers I have ever seen! What a fantastic group of close friends! I wish you both the very best! Thank you for a fun evening & for allowing me to coordinate your wedding day!

Vendors Were:

Flowers by Edith - Flowers

Kallie Buckmaster - Photographer

Grant Hemond - DJ

Schalamar Creek - Reception

First United Methodist Church of Auburndale - Ceremony

More photos can be viewed on Kallie's Blog:

http://dkbuckmaster.blogspot.com/2009/06/eric-and-amanda.html/

Save the Date! 10.4.09

10k & Family Fun Run sponsored by Sunshine Celebrations & Cypress Gardens! On line registration begins soon! October 4, 2009, race start is 7am. Details to follow.....

My "Trash the Dress" Session by Rachel Absher!

I had such a blast "trashing my wedding dress" in Boca Grande last weekend! It was an amazing experience...just as fun as my bridal shoot 3 short years ago! Ive had the pleasure of working with Rachel personally & professionaly. She is a phenomenal photograher with an enourmous amount of talent. I reccommend her to all of my brides and TDD candidates! :-) Check these photos out on Rachel's blog!

Rachel Absher Photography
www.RachelAbsher.com

Tina Sargeant Photography

Special Thanks to Tina Sargeant for sharing these great detail shots from a recent wedding @ Cypress Gardens!

Tina Sargeant Photography

863.944.5261

http://www.sargeantstudios.com/

Elegant. Simple. Unique.

Rain, rain & more rain. For the entire week before this wedding, that is all we saw! Remarkably, the rain stopped, clouds cleared & sun appeared 30 minutes before her ceremony & stayed beautiful until they were gone! I was so thankful. They traveled from Europe for the beauty of The Gardens & I'm so glad they experienced what we are so lucky to get to see on a daily basis. Thank you to my vendors:

M. William Designs, Floral

Randy Chapman, Photography www.chapmanphotography.com

Make up, Beautiful Brides by Valerie Schneider www.beautifulbrides.org

Hair, Maryann Mathes, Salon 04 & Company www.onlocationhair.com

Jennie & Matt 4.30.09

A Wedding Gazebo Ceremony, Pre-Reception under the Banyan Tree and a beautiful brunch Reception at the Magnolia Mansion made for a fabulous day for spring nuptials for this sweet bride & groom. Thanks to my wonderful team of vendors:

DJ Boz Productions

M. William Designs

Terry Lobb Catering

Tina Sargeant Photography

Amanda & Chris 4.2.09

What a fabulous day! Thanks to the King Family for being such a pleasure to work with! It's been a great year & I'm thankful for your trust to plan one of the most memorable days of your life. Enjoy your honeymoon, we'll see you soon! A special thank you to Kacee Smith & Tiffany Hughes who helped me set up and coordinate this wedding. Chef Lo for the fabulous food, Ed Amos for his great photography & personality, Kelly Suit of A Premier Entertainment for keeping the crowd happy & Andrea Reed/SweetCakes for designing the beautiful and yummy cake! The Sorosis Building/JLGL were also great to work with! Thanks everyone!!

A Perfect Wedding!

The Sunshine Celebrations/Cypress Gardens team made a bride's dream come true on Saturday. It was an emotional day for me too! I have been working with this fabulous bride for 18 months and was so proud of what we accomplished together. Her bubbly personality, adorable mother, sense of style and grace is why I do what I do! It was the most beautiful setting I have every seen! From behind the scenes to every small detail, it was a wedding I will never forget! Much love, T! I will miss you and Tim so very much! I wish you both the very best!! THANK YOU to my CG family, Kacee Smith and my husband for the endless hours you put into this weekend, I can't thank you enough! To my extraordinary vendors - WOW!!! You know you are amazing and I can't tell you enough how lucky I am to have each and every one of you on my team and in my life. I am so very thankful for your talents and your friendship!

Inside Polk Magazine

Sunshine Celebrations was honored to be interviewed by Inside Polk Magazine! Pick up the next copy, featuring Weddings! Sunshine Celebrations strives to be the BEST in Polk County! We love our community and support many organizations throughout the area. Central Florida continues to be a "hot spot" for local residents as well as destination weddings. We are happy to be a part of this growing community and thank all of you for your continues support!

http://www.polkadsource.com/media_solutions/lakeland_magazine.php

Cypress Gardens Weddings - 2009 Pricing

A huge thank you to everyone involved with making Cypress Gardens Weddings a success! We are thrilled to announce that the 2009 Rates have been approved. Our next wedding is March 14th. After that, we can begin scheduling site inspections. Please feel free to email me: angela@youreventconsultant.com or call me directly: 863-581-1965 should you have additional questions! Again, thank you for your patience! I am so excited about Weddings & Events at Cypress Gardens in 2009!

• Weekday Wedding Ceremonies = $750


• Weekend Wedding Ceremonies = $950


• Weekday Magnolia Mansion Area Receptions = $1200


• Weekend Magnolia Mansion Area Receptions = $1450


• Lakeside Pavilion Tent = $500 additional fee for set up


• Photo Session with Photographer (for non-CG clients/weekdays only) = $250 (2 hours)

**Chairs, linens and tables are additional

**Pricing does not include sales tax.

**Food & Beverage Menus are available upon request. Outside Caterers are not permitted.

**21% Gratuity on all food & beverage items

Happy Spring & Happy Planning!

Angela Newell

Wedding Setup Ideas....

The Magnolia Mansion at Cypress Gardens is a fabulous venue for set ups like these. We work with a fabulous vendor who provides top notch products for your wedding day! Call us today to see more options and ideas. This vendor also provides a personalized touch to bars, furniture and other accessories. Visit this website for more information, call for pricing:

www.eventfurniturerental.com

Vendors: Join Us!

Please visit the Central Florida Wedding & Event Professionals Blog for more information on our upcoming February meeting held at Vintners Cellar. Hope to see you all there! :-)

www.cfwandep.blogspot.com

2009 Menus & Packages are now available!

Please email Angela angela@youreventconsultant.com if you would like a copy of our 2009 Cypress Gardens Menus and Packages provided by our exclusive Caterer; Chef Terrie Lobb.

Unique. Trendy. Classy. "Classy Sudz" by Cathy Hayes

These all natural soaps are one of a kind and created right here in Central Florida by designer, Cathy Hayes. For ordering information, please contact Cathy at 863-698-2145.

The Magnolia Mansion & Bridal Suite

I snapped a few shots yesterday from inside the Magnolia Mansion for a client of ours. I thought it was a perfect opportunity to share them with everyone! A year ago, over $500,000 was invested in this historic landmark. The result? A magnificent venue for wedding receptions or other lavish events. The top floor of the Magnolia Mansion, has a beautifully designed bridal suite like no other in our area! The main level offers a beautiful room that can accommodate up to 100 guests for a formal reception or dinner. Up to 125 guests can be accommodated for a less formal event or cocktail reception. If you are looking for something outdoors, the Mansion Mezzanine can host up to 200 guests. Site inspections will resume on February 2nd. Call us today to reserve a tour of our beautiful Magnolia Mansion and Bridal Suite!

Cypress Gardens Weddings

Hello and thank you for your interest in Cypress Gardens Weddings. You have selected one of the most picturesque wedding and event destinations in the United States. Sunshine Celebrations is Cypress Gardens’ full service event planning and wedding consulting firm that can assist with every detail of your event including full service coordination, invitations, décor and design, catering, linens, wedding cake design, photography, entertainment, floral and more!

Whether you have chosen an elegant affair with several hundred guests or a casual event with 10 guests, Cypress Gardens can accommodate your request. Our venue offers elegance, grace and a unique style like no other! Our 2009 rates and packages are currently under construction and site inspections will resume on Monday, February 2nd. Meanwhile, please visit our website http://www.youreventconsultant.com/ for additional photos of the Gardens and recent events and weddings. We will post the 2009 rates & packages on our blog as soon as they are complete. Thank you for your patience!

Our award-winning Chef, Terrie Lobb http://www.terrielobbcatering.com/ and Wedding Cake Designer Andrea Reed http://www.sweetcakesllc.com/ will of undoubtedly provide you with an array of distinctive menus and personalized service that will make a lasting impression. Feel free to visit their sites to get a head start on menu options and cake design.

We are very excited about Cypress Gardens and what’s in store for our clients in 2009. We look forward to having you as our guest!

Sincerely,

Angela & Dee Newell
Owners, Sunshine Celebrations, LLC

Merlot & Platinum.....

One of our current clients have chosen this beautiful color scheme and as we begin to finalize details, I find myself doing more research. Without giving away too much of this bride's unique taste, I had to share a few items I found recently.... I cannot wait until 3.14!! It's almost here, *T* - it's been a fabulous journey. I'll see you tomorrow!! :-)

Wedding Warehouse

Congratulations to my friend and business associate, Valerie Schneider for launching this remarkable website. What an asset to our clients! Good Luck, Valerie!!!

http://www.weddingwarehouse.us/

2009 Wedding Packages Coming Soon!

We had a productive meeting with Chef on Tuesday. Please expect the 2009 packages within the next couple of weeks. We are looking forward to another fantastic year!

A perfect setting for a baby or bridal shower or girls luncheon!

I was able to attend an event at The Magnolia Tea room on Saturday (Lunch with Mrs. Claus). Not only was the food INCREDIBLE, the atmosphere, layout of the rooms and service were phenomenal. I look forward to coordinating an event here soon! Call us for more information or visit their website: http://www.magnoliatearoomandgiftshop.com/