We had the honor of planning & coordinating Nicoya’s Sweet 16 celebration! The theme was old Hollywood movies and it was so much fun to go back in time. The Ritz was the perfect venue to set the mood. Guests entered on a red carpet and were treated to a slideshow and dance performances (from...
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Tampa Bridal Showcase Part 2: Decor
This year we wanted the brides-to-be to see the décor of a real wedding to get everyone in the mood and excited about their big day! We wanted to go with an all white theme with a bit of a twist (notice the Oriental and bird influences). The end result was truly magical. MMD Events did...
Tampa Bridal Showcase Part 1: Vendors
Every year we are honored to produce and coordinate one of Tampa’s premier Bridal Show Events- The Tampa Bridal Showcase. We just finished our 4th Annual Fall Showcase and it couldn’t have gone any better! The show was November 1 at the Intercontinental Hotel. We had over 200 brides-to-be come and view the new products and...
Vendor Spotlight: Wildflower Linens
Today’s Vendor Spotlight is Wildflower Linens. The right linen is essential for creating the perfect atmosphere at your event. They really can make or break the look you are going for. While researching perfect linen choices, I absolutely fell in love with everything from Wildflower Linen. They offer fashion-forward tabletop linens and chair covers for...
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend!
Engagement season is in full swing! One third of all engagements take place between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s day. With all the happiness of the holidays and being around family, it is the perfect time! With engagements, come engagement rings! An engagement ring is a reflection of you and your fiancé that you get to show...
Dan & Karla’s Wedding
Karla & Dan had a private beach wedding in October. It was a destination wedding (they are from Alabama) and all that attended were close friends and family. It was an honor to be a part of such an intimate affair. Planner/Coordinator/Decor: Us! Location: Tradewinds Cake: Publix Photographer/Videographer: Zack Wigington and Heath Stoval Florist: Susie Reynolds Officiant: Cindy Mastantuon...
Monique Lhuillier Invitations
We are so excited we just had to share! We have been one of the few vendors to be HAND-SELECTED by Monique Lhuillier herself to carry her new line of invitations. It is an honor and we are proud to be able to offer them to you. These invitations exemplify the finest quality and exquisite...
Jonathan & Laura
Jonathan and Laura’s wedding was absolutely gorgeous and we were so honored to be a part of it. There was so much love in the air! The setting was at the Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach. The color palate was wine and terra cotta. You don’t see this color combination very often and it was dazzling. See...
GIFF Benefit Party
We had the honor of planning the Gasparilla International Film Festival’s Annual Benefit Party back in September. It was an art auction, silent auction and a fun party all rolled into one at a fabulous venue. We had such a great time planning AND raising money for a great charity (we beat our fundraising goal!) We...
Our Photoshoot
Since we were re-branding, what a perfect excuse to get new photos taken of us for the website! Karen Harrison, of Karen Harrison Photography, graciously offered up her time and services to help us out. We also had the help of Cari Collinsworth, of Kyle Lynn Hair & Make-up, to get us looking camera-ready. THANK...