What a useful concept! Erasable ceramic Placecards or Menus for your special events. The Event Lady takes pleasure in sharing a great personalized reception item called PlaceTiles.

These ceramic tiles were the brainchild of Kristin Bowen in 1998, when in the planning of her own wedding; she decided to add a finishing touch to her guest tables at her bridal reception. Today the extensive line offers napking rings, buffet cards, wine tags, gift tags, and so much more!

This placecard design is a useful, erasable small ceramic tablet where you can write your guests' names, another form of usage is to describe each dish being served at your wedding brunch or buffet line. They come in a variety of styles to fit any reception's theme, such as the Medallion, Fleur-de-Lis, Vine, Shell and more. They certainly add a lovely detail to any elegant party.

Placetiles also offers a ceramic tablet design, which you can use to write down your Menu for a bridal shower, wedding luncheon or reception formal  dinner. In addition, these items actually serve a dual purpose, and can be kept as a beautiful memento of the bridal couple's special day, and great for a princess quinceañera celebration as well.

No more cheap paper placecards or plastic tags! PlaceTiles can now give the VIP treatment to all your guests. 

They retail for $35 for a set of 6, and can be purchased online at Placetile.com, or you may also contact them via telephone at: 678-467-4776

Available at Many Retailers- Some Florida stores mentioned below:

A Horse of a Different Color 239-261-1252 Naples FL
Aileen Interiors 305-935-5601 Miami FL
Ballard Designs, Jacksonville, FL
Ballard Designs, Tampa FL
Baskets Instead 863-687-9465 Lakeland
Cactus Flower 954-561-4161 Ft. Lauderdale FL
Camelia Rose 813-659-8287 Plant City
Chloe Lane 407-644-3007 Winter Park FL
Cynthia's, 561-392-3222, Boca Raton, FL
DownEast 407-645-5100 Winter Park FL
Dufrane Jewelers 239-495-9005 Bonita Springs FL
Gift Chixx 305-742-7003 Miami
Island Cabana 941-896-4946 Anna Maria Island
It's In The Kitchen 954-389-7220 Weston FL
Lifestyles of Lynne 561-347-2933 Boca Raton FL
Monogram Lane 407-766-3777 Orlando FL
N.S. Merrill & Co. 561-776-5898 Palm Beach Gardens
nColor Salon 239-597-7005 Naples
Occasions, LLC 813-286-9592 4004 Neptune St., #101 Tampa FL
Quigley Maguire Collections 561-450-7471 Delray Beach
Rebecca's of Meritt Island 321-452-5577 Meritt Island FL
Stationery Loft 863-248-4438 Lakeland FL
T is For Table 561-799-9733 Palm Beach Gardens FL
The Golden Pear 850-916-7227 Gulf Breeze FL
The Pear Tree 321-632-5432 Cocoa FL
The Pink Chalet 407-363-7465 Orlando FL
The Royal Tea Room 813-837-3000
The Turtle's Nest 727-376-1040 Trinity FL
What's In Outside 722-220-2310 Palm City FL
Wynn's Market 239-262-1353 Naples FL
Your Island Home 239-642-7366 Marco Island

Also Available at On-Line Retailers:

www.BallardDesigns.com
www.Beau-Coup.com
www.BetterGivingbyKipling.com
www.CambriaCove.com
www.ChateauSonoma.com
www.ChefsResource.com
www.ChicBlvd.com
www.CookingEnthusiast.com
www.Delight.com
www.Distinctive-Decor.com
www.HomeInfatuation.com
www.MaisondeKristine.com
www.PlumParty.com
www.TournesOlGifts.com
www.Winevine-Imports.com

Happy PlaceTile Shopping!

The Event Lady at Florida Weddings and Special Events

The Star Choice Awards, produced by Naples Daily News, once again honored Naples Original Video Productions (NOVP) as Best Video Company in 2011.


Naples Original Video Productions (formerly VCR-Productions) has been the premier service provider for wedding, residential, and commercial video needs within the Naples’ area since 1985. John and Michelle Mansika, a husband and wife team are proud and passionate about their wedding video business, and in addition offer coverage for the most elite social events in the SW Florida area. Their video production company is a leader in technological advances, and produces HD, SD, and Data formats.


Michelle and John Mansika of NOPV

Winning Star Choice Award every year since 2004 (NOVP has never lost), is an honor that this company has been bestowed upon, and a definite proof of their ability to produce quality film that will capture the most important dates to remember, such as a couple's bridal day. They keep up with the top leaders in the industry, while never letting go of the utmost important business trait of all... excellence in customer service.

“We recorded on VHS in the early days!  Then we upgraded to Super-VHS, then to digital, and now to the incredible HD-Video,” reports John Mansika, “We keep ahead as technology advances,” adds Michelle, “but it’s our focus on caring about our clients that really wins us the award every year.”

Congratulations from The Event Lady to a hard working couple! 

The Wedding Salon's bridal show at the Gansevoort Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida this past week was a total hit once more!

Some of the most sought after wedding professionals in South Florida were gathered at this very elite expo, showcasing fabulous displays overflowing with genuine bridal creativity; proving once more that the special event industry is alive and well in our Sunshine State.

In addition, a noticeable wedding trend that caught many an eye during the evening was the idea of an all-white wedding, still an all time favorite!

In case you missed this wedding planning event, The Event Lady would like to share with her bridal readers some of the most spectacular images, courtesy of the Wedding Salon's marketing department, and May Bagnell Photography.

A Floral and Wedding Table Design by Trias Flowers

A Cake Creation by Ana Paz

Table Decor by Torellas Special Events and Catering

Weddings by Costa D'Este Beach Resort ( A Gloria Estefan Resort)

Bridal Gown by John Dunn Couture

  Enjoy and Visit The Wedding Salon for Future Bridal Events in Florida!

In this new age of internet frenzy and social media rush, it's nice to know we can still get a hold of good reading material that will remind us of proper manners and good old wedding etiquette. It seems some of these old, but wonderful concepts seem to be getting lost along the way of all our advanced technology. This next reading suggestion is especially dedicated to my Grooms (my readers), since it's your day to shine as much as your bride's!

This past May 2011, a new book written by manners experts John Bridges and Bryan Curtis hit the shelves! The title, "A Gentleman Walks Down the Aisle" published by Thomas Nelson. You must get a hold of this savvy bridal guide that will enable the groomsmen and ushers in the wedding party to be equipped and ready to help in the daunting planning task of this important social event. The useful ettiquette tips will offer insights on how to ensure that the groom shines just as bright as the bride.

About the Authors:

Author John Bridges, is a frequent guest on television and radio news programs, Bridges has appeared on the Today Show, the Discovery Channel, and CBS Sunday Morning, and has been profiled in People magazine and the New York Times. Bryan Curtis is the president of Dance Floor Books, and author/co-author and editor of more than 15 books, including the popular GentleManners series.

Book Author John Bridges below:

Book Author Bryan Curtis below:

A Gentleman Walks Down the Aisle will certainly help the groom-to-be, and his selected gentlemen attendants know what to do. Often times these good friends and family members will make our special day more at ease and stress-free, (only if) they are properly instructed before-hand in what to do, and where to be of assistance to the bride and groom the day of the celebration.

This jacketed hard cover book retails for $16.99 and The Event Lady of Florida Weddings and Special Events recommends this bridal reading must for nuptial couples everywhere!

Other Wonderful Book Titles by the these Authors:

50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know
50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know
A Gentleman Abroad
A Gentleman Entertains
Toasts and Tributes
A Gentleman Raise His Glass
A Gentleman at The Table
A Lady at the Table
A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up
A Lady Gets Dressed Up

Happy Bridal Reading!
Isabel Albuerne
The Event Lady

This Weekend is TV time again for Season 8 of WE tv’s “BRIDEZILLAS,” premiering Sunday, June 12 at 9pm ET/PT!

Talk about bridal drama, and you will get an eyeful and mouthful with brides Erica and Krystal. These two Bridezillas are the most rambunctious brides-to-be seen on the TV screen, just a couple of the stars of major wedding frenzy!

Bridezilla Erica has big dreams for her New Orleans-themed wedding with her fiancée Wil, (accompanied by a big attitude of course!) Bridezilla Krystal and her fiancé don't see eye to eye on much of anything for the wedding. So easy and smooth are not the operating words in this bridal planning scheme. To catch these happy to melodramatic bridal moments, it's easy to see, why you might need to tune in to view how the final stretch of these convoluted wedding plans pan out!

(Logo and Bridezilla Erica Atkins Images Courtesy of WE Tv PR Dept.)

Tune in this Weekend on WE Tv and watch "Ultimate Wedding Sunday"

At 8:00 PM Sunday, What's happened with other famous Zillas WE tv Special:
Bridezillas Where Are They Now? 2.0

9pm Sunday, Season 8 Marriage Drama Queens:
Bridezillas, Erica and Krystal

10pm Sunday,Continue the wedding watching trend with:
Amsale Girls, Emily’s Sales Slump

The Event Lady of Florida Weddings and Special Events is not much into wedding drama. I guess I've been lucky, most of my brides have been very nice, mellow and sweet, (Note keyword here is most.) But as in all of life's realities, the good and the bad are simultaneously combined. Tropical Florida wedding bliss I imagine... most of our weddings are a fun and pleasant experience around these neck of the woods anyhow!

So all things said, if watching this kind of wedding drama is your thing; then watch out for the excitement of the new Bridezilla WE tv season and let us know what you think!

Happy Reality TV Wedding Watching!

 Isabel Albuerne

"The Event Lady"

The Wedding Salon, a leader in luxury bridal show presentations
features a very June special event in celebration of Miami Romance Month, showcasing the ultimate trends for the Season.

One of the founders of this unique bridal expo is Tatiana Byron, an avid wedding planner who started a company called 4PM Events in 2001. She personally planned wedding receptions and ceremonies for a very exclusive clientele. In the spring of 2004, Tatiana partnered with Martha Stewart to launch The Wedding Salon. Today, this well recognized show company and their resourceful wedding website, offer only the best professionals to showcase their products, services and talent.

This upcoming June event will take place at The Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, this upcoming Monday June 13th, 2011 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. More shows will follow during the year in New York, and Chicago.

Florida Brides, you still have time to Register!

For Promotional $15.00 Tickets (a $50.00 Value-Tickets for Two)

Please Use Code FWSP when Registering on their website at: www.WeddingSalon.com

Note: Above Photos Courtesy of The Wedding Salon.

This High End Production will include highlights such as:

For Additional Information please contact Grazia Mautner:  212.631.7777

Edda's Cake Designs is known for creating unique edible art for any social event, especially bridal receptions and quinceañera celebrations; today she remains one of the leaders of the Florida regional cake industry. She has been featured in many local and national bridal magazines and now The Event Lady of Florida Weddings and Special Events features one of her latest products, "cake balls."

That's right my fellow readers, your wedding cake definitely can have some balls!

Picture Courtesy of Edda's Cake Designs

Please Visit her Website for All Her Creations at: www.EddasCakeDesigns.com

Happy Cake Tasting!
The Event Lady