Best Miami Weddings

Ultimate Tablescape Challange Participants

2010-07-28T12:02:00.001-07:00

It's been a while. Things have been really hectic around here. One of the more exciting things happening is our selection to participate in the Riedel Crystal & BRIDES magazine (National publication) Tablescape Challange. Competing against a handful of event designers from around the country, our challenge was to create a tablescape design for a wedding or similar upscale event, utilizing Riedel and Nachtmann products. We will be sending everyone details on where to vote to make sure you vote for us.
Check out our design! More pictures available soon!!

New Pictures

2010-06-10T10:07:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I met with one of our favorite clients yesterday and got some heat for not maintaining our blog updated with images. Hopefully, she'll be helping us out with this soon, but in the meantime at ther request of Adriana, here are some recent pictures.

ZEN House Wins Prestigious Award

2010-02-05T13:20:00.000-08:00

PRESS RELEASE — For Immediate Release

Eventective Announces Winners of the 2010 Planners' Choice Award

Portland, ME - February 2, 2010 — Eventective (www.eventective.com), the Web's most comprehensive resource for event and meeting space and related services, has announced the winners of its 2010 Planners' Choice Award. This year's award honors popular wedding venues in major metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada.

The top two venues for hosting wedding receptions in 15 metropolitan areas were selected based on various criteria including the number of times a venue's listing was viewed by planners on Eventective. The winners represent a variety of wedding venues from hotels, inns and mansions to country clubs, vineyards and gardens.

2010 Winners

Metro
Venue

Atlanta, GA
Stanley House Mansion
Vecoma at the Yellow River

Boston, MA
The Endicott Estate
Massachusetts Horticultural Society and Elm Bank Reservation

Chicago, IL
The Grand Ballroom
South Shore Cultural Center

Dallas, TX
The Cotton Mill in McKinney
Delaney Vineyards & Winery

Houston, TX
Alden Houston
Briscoe Manor

Los Angeles, CA
Pacific Hills
Terranea Resort

Miami, FL
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
The Zen House

Minneapolis, MN
The Great Hall Banquet & Conference Center
Minneapolis City Hall/Hennepin County Courthouse

New York, NY
The Boathouse Central Park
Water's Edge

Orlando, FL
The Ballroom at Church Street
The Royal Crest Room

Phoenix, AZ
Inspirador
The Waterfront

Portland, OR
The David Cole Queen Anne Victorian Mansion
Skamania Lodge

Seattle, WA
The Canal
Seattle Asian Art Museum

Toronto, ON
Paramount Conference & Event Venue
Sir William Mackenzie Inn and Spa

Washington, DC
1840s Ballroom
Stonewall Golf Club

About Eventective
Eventective, the Web's most complete resource for event planners searching for meeting and event space and event services, is visited by 40,000 to 50,000 planners daily and more than 1.2 million event planners monthly. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, Eventective is one of the most popular online resources for venues and vendors on the Internet and is recognized as an authority site on Google for wedding places and party halls. As the only complete national search portal with a local focus, planners can browse a metro area for venues and vendors located within a specific area. Eventective provides planners with a selection of more than 120,000 venues, 400,000 event spaces and 180,000 vendors nationwide. As the Internet's most complete resource for meeting and event spaces throughout the U.S. and Canada, Eventective lists many niche and special-interest facilities ranging from galleries and museums to cruise ships, conference centers, hotels, resorts, restaurants, inns and mansions that are difficult to find elsewhere. Every day, planners in the U.S. and Canada send thousands of leads through Eventective, resulting in increased bookings and revenue to venues and vendors. Eventective leads generate an estimated $4.5 billion in event business annually for the meeting and events industry.

Surprise!!

2009-11-27T09:51:00.000-08:00

Check out these AMAZING pictures from Cristy & Danny's recent engagement party/wedding at the Loft. Please follow this link: http://psphotographyblog.com/surprise-its-a-wedding-cristina-dannys-wedding/
It was a great collaborative effort with our usual fantastic professional partners. More images to come soon.

Enjoy!!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT-VIZCAYA AT A DISCOUNT

2009-11-18T14:01:00.000-08:00

We recently had a cancellation for a Vizcaya wedding. The date is 2 weeks away and we're giving the location fees at a substantial discount (must book catering package through Fetes & Events). Call 305.662.4742 or email info@bestmiamiweddings.com . Don't miss this opportunity!!!

2009-11-04T05:52:00.000-08:00

Recently we worked with Gaby and Frank on their beautiful wedding at the Spanish Monastery. Deep reds, purples and gold transformed the Monastery into an amazing castle like setting. See some sample images from Hitz photo. Here are some nice words Gaby and Frank wrote us. We appreciate their kindness .

"Hi Maggie! Sorry it's taken so long to write you guys, but it definitely has no reflection on how absolutely wonderful we thought everything was! Everything came together so beautifully. The flowers were beautiful, the food was delicious (I'm sure you could tell while we were inhaling the hors d'oeurves...hehehe), the service was great and all of the small details, that I had a lot of, were taken care of. We got so many compliments on how beautiful everything was. Also, the DJ was awesome, he kept everyone dancing the entire time, the cake was beautiful and I just saw some of the pictures on the Hitz blog and they came out so cute! You and Nicole did such a wonderful job; I felt very comfortable leaving everything in your hands. Everything was perfect and I couldn't be happier that we chose to use your services for our special day. I will definitely be recommending Fetes and Events to family and friends and I'm sure they will be asking! Thank you so much for your hard work and professionalism...you guys are great!" -Gaby and Frank

Halloween Fun

2009-10-29T09:43:00.001-07:00

We're getting ready for halloween. How exciting. It's one of my favorite holidays. We're also getting ready for Iliana & Fernando's wedding on Friday at the Club of Knights. It's going to be beautiful. They're a great, fun couple with tons of great design ideas. Can't wait! Come back for pictures soon.

Free Wedding Websites!

2009-10-01T09:55:00.001-07:00

Wedding Mapper is thrilled to announce the launch of our FREE Wedding Websites! Couples can choose from over 50 stylish and unique designs and easily customize the website to tell the story of their engagement, share photos and communicate important wedding day details with guests. With the release of Wedding Websites, we now offer all of the tools couples need to stay organized during the wedding planning process. Wedding Mapper also offers access to the industry's largest global community of engaged and newlywed couples, real weddings and vendors from around the world. Please let your clients know about Wedding Mapper's newest addition to our suite of free planning tools.
To view our Wedding Website designs click here >>

Ivana & Sonny

2009-09-30T13:15:00.000-07:00

Check out these great shots of Ivana & Sonny's wedding

Great Location on Lincoln Road

2009-09-17T17:46:00.001-07:00

Today I went for a rehearsal with a client on Lincoln Road. It turns out there's a great courtyard area, parking area (which turns into a great reception place when tented), and party room with intimate garden. The place rents for under $1500. It's in the center of Lincoln Road, but it's totally private! Definitely a must see. Call or email us for more details.

My client Aloha, is having her reception at Nikki Beach. They have a nice, somewhat private garden area great for initimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, and bridal or baby showers. I 'll keep everyone posted on how it turns out. Be on the look out for pictures.

Today I also visited the EPIC hotel in downtown. Ivette, from catering was very nice. The view is great! Always on the look out for new and exciting venues to offer our clients. I will keep everyone posted on any new things. Also, write or call us and let us know of any cool places in town. We can feature them on our blog and facebook fanpage: www.facebook.com/fetesandevents
Good night to everyone.

Great News! Douglas Entrance 10%

2009-09-14T12:27:00.000-07:00

Great News! Limited time OFFER!!! We're offering a 10% discount on Douglas Entrance location fees to any new client who books one of our great wedding packages. A 10% savings is equal to anywhere from $360 to $620!! Combine with a promotional package and the savings are amazing!!

To view the location click the video above. Call us to make an appointment today. 305.662.4742.

For more pictures, become a fan: www.facebook.com/fetesandevents

Upcoming Events & Happenings

2009-08-26T13:43:00.000-07:00

Well, one of our all-time favorite clients is tying the knot on Saturday at the Club of Knights. Ivana Diez and Sonny will be hosting their wedding ceremony at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Key Biscayne and having their reception at the Club of Knights. Stay tuned for pictures of the happy couple.

We're also launching a new package for our "younger" fans. Ideal for teen b-day parties:

Use of the lounge (White Room) at the Club of Knights

All lounge furniture as per current display

Soft drink/juice bar

DJ with lighting for 3 hours

Signature display of chips n' dip

1 attendant @ soft drink bar

All for 3 hours/ 50 guests max $1500 (plus 15% service & 7% tax)

Can't beat it...skip the clean up...

New Hours of Operation

2009-08-20T05:31:00.000-07:00

Good morning all:

Just a quick note to let everyone know of our new office hours:

Phone/Office Hours:

Monday-Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday:

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Appointment Hours:

Tuesdays & Wednesdays:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Thursdays:

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Saturdays:

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Give us a call-we can also schedule conference calls at your convenience! Hope to hear from you soon.

Mary & Julio's Big Day

2009-08-18T06:52:00.000-07:00

On August 1st, Mary & Julio tied the knot at the Church of the Little Flower with a reception at The Club of Knights. Mary selected bubble gum pink and navy blue as her color palette. We had the great pleasure of working with Patty & Suzy from PS Photography. What a talented duo. Visit their website and blog to see their amazing work: www.psphotogallery.com . Enjoy!

Loft Pictures

2009-08-18T06:38:00.000-07:00

Nice new images of the Loft On Bayshore.

We're almost ready

2009-08-14T17:42:00.001-07:00

Yea, it's been awhile again. We're hiring a great communications manager to update our blog, post pictures in a timely manner and basically communicate with everyone out there. Pili is her name and she's fabulous!!

We finally got the awning installed at the Club of Knights-we're now working on the corridor in the lounge area it'll be ready next week. The Club of Knights is really looking GOOD!!!

Well, I must say the Loft on Bayshore is really gainning popularity. I'm waiting on some great shots courtesy of Hitz Photo to show our last event. It was great.

Please send us your comments or ideas. We're working on this year's marketing/advertising campaign and would love to hear your suggestions. It's for you so it should be created by you. Don't hesitate to call or click-info@bestmiamiweddings.com or 305.662.4742. Looking forward to hearing from you.

We're Going to be New & Improved!

2009-07-09T06:34:00.000-07:00

Fetes & Events offices will be closed for remodeling from Saturday, July 10th-Saturday July 25, 2009. Nicole will still be in the office (limited hours) to attend to phone calls and keep up with emails. However, there will be no showings during this time.

The Club of Knights is getting ready for the August weddings and is going to look great! I will also be away during this time. Going on vacation! See you guys soon.

New Deals..Celebrate 4th of July!!

2009-07-03T20:16:00.000-07:00

We're in the mood to celebrate 4th of July. The following promotions are now available FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY...booking must be done no later than Friday, July 10, 2009.

Book the gala or carnie package and receive a complimentary ceremony package:

A value of more than $700 (based on 100 guests)

>coordination of ceremony

>white padded chairs for your ceremony

>bride's bouquet of hydrangeas, roses, and dendrobium orchids hand tied with a satin ribbon

>groom's bouttonaire

Book the regale package and receive:

>an additional hour of service

>an additional hour of open bar

A value of more than $900 (based on 100 guests)

Our Sunday-Friday promotional package has been extended.

Book any package with only $500 down.

Don't forget about our price match guarantee...call us for details.

Don't delay...only clients booking by Friday, July 10, 2009 will enjoy these special offers.

Major Virus & Email Trouble

2009-06-29T17:42:00.000-07:00

Good evening to all-
It's been some time since I've had the time to sit and write about happenings at Fetes & Events. Let me start by saying that our computer system was infected with a horrible virus about 1 1/2 weeks ago. I am still unable to send out emails although I can receive them. To any of you out there that have been in and are expecting a proposal, please hang in there. It's coming!!!! I'm trying to get everything squared away.

In the meantime, so very special clients have gotten married. Andrea & Kevin had their beautiful garden wedding at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Ceremony on the great lawn under a great bamboo arch with tropical flowers. Tropical and chic was the theme and mission accomplished. Lounge furniture, chocolate fountain, live band-great! The band rocked so much the neighbors actually complained about the noise. The guests didn't mind though. They had an awesome time. Congratulations to Andrea & Kevin.

Christie & Ariel had their wedding at the Key Biscayne Rowing Club. A great place facing the water and the Miami skyline. It's a steal at less than $1000 in location fees. Their wedding was amazing. Family style tables dressed in floor length tiffany blue linens with white orchids floating in tall cylinders topped with floating candles. A total of 7 arrangements filled with table. Taller and shorter glass cylinders filled with water and floating candles and white mini calla lillies. Christie looked fabulous in her wedding attire. Everyone had a great time. The DJ Connection's newest MC Nestor was a hit. As always at the turntable Mike mixed the night away. He was so good a guest actually requested his phone number on the spot for him to dj another party. Way to go Mike..... Can't wait to see the pictures by Hitz Photo. As soon as their available we'll definitely post some.

We have many important and new things that we'll be announcing soon. So, as always, stay tuned.

New Pictures

2009-04-27T15:57:00.000-07:00

I want to thank Patty of PS Photography for the great photo shoot at the Loft. Using great LED lights provided by our favorite DJs from the DJ Connection we were able to create many beautiful looks. The lights are fantastic, they change colors during the event and can be programmed to change to the beat of the music. They look fantastic. Hopefully those pictures will be ready soon.
So, we've been busy perking up the Loft and the lounge area at the Club of Knights. We should have some pictures ready soon of the new look. We're also working on improving the front entrance at the Club of Knights. Hopefully, the city of Coral Gables will finally!!!! give us our permits so our draping and awnings can come up.
we have plenty of upcoming and exciting news which will be announced soon. Be on the look out.
In the meantime, I've added some videos to our YouTube channel so take a look at the great things we're doing.

Wedding Show More Images

2009-04-09T11:46:00.001-07:00

Here are some additional images. We'll be posting more as they become available.

Wedding Show Great Success

2009-04-09T11:38:00.000-07:00

So, we had our bridal show on Sunday at Douglas Entrance. More than 100 brides and their guests joined us. We had 6 table designs displayed. Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring (also Eco-Friendly), Modern, and Traditional.

Everyone of the displays looked beautiful. Our preferred wedding dress vendors-Daisy Tarsi brought some beautiful wedding gowns for everyone to preview. The DJ Connection kept everyone entertained, while Elite Cake Creations gave out some of their goodies.

We had some hors d'oeuvres samples along with great raspberry mojitos. Also, for the stressed brides, we had celebrity chiropractor Dr. Alex Jaimes offering complimentary stress relieving massages. His touch is definitely the perfect stress relieving touch. Visit his site http://www.dralexmiami.com/ for information on his great services.

Enjoy some images courtesy of our resident photographer-Bill Hitz of Hitz Photography. As always they all look amazing.

Douglas Entrance is available for all of your events. Call us at 305.662.4742 for information on site fees and availability.

Recent Events

2009-03-31T12:31:00.001-07:00

So, we've been very busy here. Last weekend we managed to coordinate and cater 4 weddings. We wish Carrie & Cory a great life together. Although it was a wet night, everyone had a great time. We dressed the courtyard at the Deering Estate with ivory floor length linens and amazing organza embroidered overlays. Tall silver urns filled with white hydrangeas, roses, peonies, and other greenry looked breathtaking.

On Saturday we also had Gretel and Daniel at the Club of Knights. A beautiful Spring wedding with crushed white satin overlays and centerpieces made with ivory roses and hydrangeas. A touch of lavendar was added to the bride and groom table for that extra pop. We wish Gretel and Daniel a million years of happiness.

Amanda and Gabriel also celebrated their marriage on Saturday, March 21st. Their wedding as at the Pans Foundation Gardens in Palm Beach. A graphic designer, Amanda's talent was evident in the beautiful color combination she selected. Celedon green with navy blue. It looked soooo beautiful. Accents of peacock feathers brought the whole look together. Amanda looked like a super model! The location was perfect for her gathering of 70 guests. Although the location staff was extremely rude and difficult to work with we managed to make it through the evening. We wish Amanda and Gabriel a long and happy marriage.

On Sunday we had the wedding of two great people: Christina and D. They are both so kind and easy to work with. Her mom was also amazing. The wedding was at Deering Estate. The colors of green, turquoise, and chocolate brown all merged to create the perfect look. It was rain-free and everything turned out great. We wish them so many years of happiness...

Best of South Florida

2009-03-15T06:50:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. I just learned the show the Best of South Florida, which was rescheduled in Feb., will be airing today @ 11:00 am on the WB network. Fetes & Events will be featured. So, if you have the time...be on the look out .

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!

2009-03-13T06:38:00.000-07:00

Our special package has sold so well, that we're extending it until the end of this year. Getting married on a Friday or Sunday in 2009, reserve your spot at the Club of Knights or The Loft location and get our special pricing. Above are some pictures of the 2 locations.

Starting at $39.99 for the lounge and courtyard and going up to $55.25 for our entire location, the package is a STEAL!! It includes mahogany chivari chairs, specialty linens, open bar, location (visit our website http://www.bestmiamiweddings.com/ and visit the galleries for The Club of Knights and The Loft). This is ideal for those clients on a budget. You can have a wedding for 100 guests for $3999.99 (plus service fees 15% and taxes 7%).

Call our office at 305.662.4742 ext. 103, email: info@bestmiamiweddings.com for additional details. DON'T MISS OUT...DATES ARE SELLING FAST...

Exclusive Bridal Show at Douglas Entrance

2009-03-10T05:36:00.001-07:00

We're happy to announce we'll be hosting a bridal show together with Douglas Entrance on April 5th, from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.

Join us for makeovers,cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment. Come view this beautiful ballroom in it's full splendor.

Rudy Magalde will provide hair and make up services, the DJ Connection will provide entertainment, Elite Cake Designs will have delicious sweet treats.

The event is free. Please email to sign up: info@bestmiamiweddings.com

Promotional Package

2009-03-09T08:31:00.000-07:00

We've received results from the poll and see that the most important thing for brides when planning their wedding is PRICE.. Our new package for the next coming months is perfect for the brides on a budget. A beautiful wedding for $4000 for 100 guests.

Our usual Friday and Sunday packages are also great. Call for information and details.

We've had several weddings these past few weeks. Congratulations to Jennifer Bauer (Feb.21) and Natalie Lugo (Feb. 21). Also to Cornelia Mcneil (Mar. 7th) and Stacey Perez (Mar. 7th).

This week's events were at The Club of Knights and Douglas Entrance. What an experience.

The A/C broke at Douglas Entrance and the breakers were having issues. We were faced with a very difficult situation. We delayed the hors d'oeuvres trying to stall so the guests would not need to suffer the heat of the ballroom and dancing since it was a nice evening outside. Then, the breakers started to trip, I guess as they were trying to fix the a/c. However, about 2 hours into the event the issue was repaired.
At the end the place looked amazing. Congratulations Stacey and Kris. We'll be posting pictures soon. Be on the look out.

The wedding at the Club of Knights went without a hitch. The ceremony and reception were held in the courtyard with hors d'oeuvres in the lounge. The guests partied away and had a great time. Congratulations to Cornelia and Stu...

Website Maintenance- SPRING-SUMMER SPECIAL DEAL

2009-03-06T11:25:00.000-08:00

We're making some updates on the website. Some pages may not be working right. We should have it ready to go this weeked, so be on the look out.

GREAT SPECIAL... DON'T MISS OUT....VALID SELECT DATES MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE
Hello Everyone, we're coming out with a great Stimulus Sale for these tough times. No need to sacrifice style and elegance during these troubled times.
Enjoy-
mahogany chivari chairs
specialty linens
centerpieces, open bar
cake
buffet
4 hour event
amber uplighting
draping (as per current display)
silver or gold chargers
Club of Knights or The Loft location-starting at $39.95 pp (minimum 100 guests).

call the office to see what dates are available... 305.662.4742 or email info@bestmiamiweddings.com

Greetings from Vegas

2009-03-01T15:33:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone:

First things first, congratulations to Jenifer Bauer and Fernando Garcia on a beautiful wedding at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens on Saturday, February 21, 2009. All white linens and flowers with floating candles looked great in the Banyan Room. Walls lined with white organza fabric and amber uplights provided the perfect backdrop for a great event. Fabric decor and lighting provided by Sylvia Rimondi of the Botanical Gardens. DJ was Frankie-a really nice guy I had never had the pleasure of working with. Good music..Good MC. Photography by Hitz photography. Eveything provided by Fetes & Events. We'll post some pictures when they're available.

Congratulations to Natalie and Steve. Also married on February 21, 2009. They selected the great Club of Knights venue for their reception. Beautiful centerpieces of pink gerbers and sage hydrangeas decorated the tables. DJ Connection rocked the night away. The images will soon be ready by Hitz Photography. Fantastic hors d'oeuvres and a great menu were prepared by our fantastic chef.

Well, I'm returning tomorrow from a week long trip to Vegas & Tahoe. Business and pleasure as we visited the 2009 Catersource show in Vegas and went sking in Tahoe. We walked the show floor searching for innovative products and trends to bring home to our clients. Definitely the green thing is the way to go. We'll have more info as time goes on.

I would like to announce our January special is back in January. Enjoy a complete wedding package for 100 guests or more at the Club of Knights including everything from open bar to chivari chairs for $4000.00 (not including service and tax). You don't have to be a bride to enjoy the deal. Any special occassion is valid for the special. Call the office 305.662.4742 for more details.

The club of knights-courtyard

We're also trying to implement a new system. Please send us your cell numbers and cell phone carrier so we can keep you up to date with specials and promotions.

Upcoming events:
Douglas Entrance wedding Saturday, March 7th
Club of Knights wedding Saturday, March 7th
call the office if you want to come by and visit while we're setting up. 305.662.4742

The ZEN House wins the 2009 Planners' Choice Award for Best Wedding Places

2009-02-16T14:29:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone:
First, a Happy Valentine's Day to all. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. I'd like to congratulate Heather & Eddy Brown, our Valentine's Day couple who got married at the ZEN House on Saturday. The party was great. Everyone was greeted by the Mora Arriaga mariachi band. After a cocktail hour and ceremony at the front of the house everyone was escorted into the beautiful clear tent illuminated with round, large paper lanterns. The duponi silk orange linens and purple phylanopsis orchid centerpieces really added pazzazz! Heather wore a great gown with amazing lace and bead work. Special thanks to our great partners, Hitz Photography and the DJ Connection for another job well done.

On another note, we're excited to report that the ZEN House our exclusive location won the 2009 Planners' Choice Award for Best Wedding Places. Along with Venetian Pool (which is amazing) and Fairchild Tropical Gardens(fantastic) which were selected as well.

Read more information: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-16-2009/0004972960&EDATE=

We'll have pictures of Heather and Eddy's wedding soon. They'll be posted.

Hello.

2009-02-12T19:15:00.000-08:00

Well, I am happy to report that our client is once again a happy camper. It's amazing to see how the stresses of wedding planning really affects people. Always remember this is supposed to be the happiest time in your lives. Don't let yourself get boggled down with many little details and enjoy this time you have to put together the pieces of the rest of your lives.

I would also like to comment on the internet and how it's free license for all that want to vent. Always read everything with a grain of salt. Whether it's positive feedback or negative comments always experience for yourself. The internet seems to give too many people the opportunity to bash others for no reason.

Always do your own research, visit the locations yourselves, meet the vendors, talk to them, see if YOU feel comfortable with them. Don't let someone else's opinion (often times someone you don't even know) discourage you from something. There are many mean spirited, ill-willed people out there.

Good News... Not so good news

2009-02-11T19:51:00.000-08:00

Well, since we like to think of the glass as half full, we'll start with the good news. Fetes & Events was selected to participate in the Best of South Florida TV special in the wedding planner category. We thank you guys for giving us the opportunity to serve you both current and past clients. You can watch the special on the CW Network on Sunday at 11:30 am.

On a more negative note. In our industry obviously customer satisfaction is priority 1. However you have no idea how hard it is to please everyone. Recently I read a review of a current client (someone whose wedding is still to come) who has already started to post something negative about us. Their many concern is our lack of flexibility with outside vendors and making exceptions to the rules. I really take time to review our rules and regulations with all clients BEFORE they sign on the dotted line. We don't like to give people a hard time. It's just we live in a society where liability is a BIG DEAL.

For example, imagine we allow a florist (a vendor we've not worked with) to come in set up, stand on a ladder and start hanging things. This vendor falls in our location and then claims our outdoor floor was uneven causing the ladder to move hence causing their fall. Then they proceed to sue us.

Another example, a vendor brings in some expensive equipment. Decides to set up the day before and pick up the day after. When they come to p/u for whatever reason it's broken, missing, etc (a lot of people use our space). Guess who's liable for it then?

They're also accusing us of "bait and switch." This I don't understand since their event hasn't even happend yet. Many times we get requests from clients who want this or that for free. Can we please let them use the room only for 30 min? To this I always say would you walk into McDonald's and say "I'm buying a burger can you just give me a small bag of fries for free?" I wonder what they would answer?

I write this tonight because it's truly disappointing when you invest so much time into someone's event to make it nice and hope to exceed expections and you're already receiving negative marks. I hope this client rethinks their position and understands ours. Although I may not always be available to respond to questions, I do have a staff that is readily available to address all concerns. I really hope in the end this couple is happy with their event. It is the most special day of their lives....

Congratulations!

2009-02-04T15:27:00.000-08:00

We offer congratulations to some of our January brides.

Mercy Prieto had a beautiful wedding at the Club of Knights. Her colors were chocolate brown, ivory and a deep purple/burgundy. Everything looked great!

Raisa Echevarria selected a winter wonderland theme. White willow with orchids and crystal centerpieces, along with ice blue linens and blue lights adorned the ballroom at the Club of Knights. We wish you guys the best.

Well, we also had our first wedding at the loft. Kelly Nelson's wedding lasted until 4:00 am. The 7 hour event was a huge success. Our new chocolate brown drapes and Philip Stark chandelier welcomed Kelly and Andre's guests as they drove up to the loft. Ice blue lighting, ivory pintuck linens and great willow and orchid centerpieces (designed by Ana Bastos of Your Main Event) made the loft look amazing. I'll try to get some pictures up.

Happy New Year!!! New Loft Pictures

2009-01-06T12:02:00.000-08:00

The long awaited loft pictures are here!! Thanks to Patty from PS Photography for these images. Call today to reserve your spot at the Loft. It's the coolest place in town.

LOFT UPDATE

2008-10-23T15:10:00.001-07:00

So it's been some time since I've had the time to post new pictures to the blog. Here are some updated shots of our new loft opening Dec. 1, 2008.

It's going to look great!!! Capacity for 350 guests, dark wood floors, exposed black ceilings, private parking.. party until 3:00 am....

Pictures...Pictures...Pictures

2008-10-13T07:06:00.000-07:00

The Club of Knights-May 24, 2008

The ZEN House-May 19, 2008

Deering Estate-May 23, 2008

Hello everyone. Hope all is well. I received several emails requesting we place even more pictures on our blog. I am working on those as I type. Here are some additional shots although they're not in any particular order.

Hope you like. Also, be sure to sign up as a follower to the blog. This will send you automatic updates when new pictures are added.

If any of you are looking to have an event on a Friday or Sunday in Dec. 08 or Jan.09, I suggest you call the office. We have a great promotional package for under $4,000 for 100 guests. It includes open bar, centerpieces, catering, location, etc. Call Julie (many of you already know her) at 305.662.4742 for all of the details.

Wendy and Jerry's Beautiful Wedding

2008-10-11T19:06:00.000-07:00

Here are some images from Wendy and Jerry's beautiful wedding at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami. Although it was a rainy day and night, the sky cleared up to have a wonderful cocktail hour overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Here are some images from Wendy and Jerry's great photographer Dale. He's a riot and is exteremly talented. It was a real pleaure working with him. See his talent at it's best on his website, myspace page, and facebook.

http://dalestine.com/
http://myspace.com/dalestine
http://www.facebook.com/people/Dale_Stine/776545983

Kudos to JC Blanco for his floral designs. Also a pleasure working with him.

I can't forget the offician Frank Nunez-the ceremony was moving, personal, and truly wonderful. Thank you Frank.

PS Photography's Blog: E-Session in Morikami Gardens

2008-10-11T18:58:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Rosa and Alfred on their great pictures. They're getting married at the Club of Knights on November 22nd. Can't wait to see their vision come to life. The fall look with scarlet linens and beautiful centerpieces (surprise..pictures will be ready after the wedding for all to see). I look forward to working with PS Photography on this wedding.

PS Photography's Blog: E-Session in Morikami Gardens

New Cake Vendor

2008-10-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

So, I am always on the look out for ways to improve our services. I recently received information on a new cake vendor and I decided to give them a try. They're awesome! The taste, the look, the service. I know some of you at times were not too happy with the service you were receiving at Divine Delicacies. We listen to your concerns and have made the move.

Now all of our package cakes will also include a filling: strawberries, raspberries, peach, pineapple, or buttercream.

Please visit their website at: http://www.elitecake.com/ and let me know what you think.

They're located at:

9920 NW 6th Ct.

Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

954.450.2685

Contact: Beatriz

I know everyone will be very satisfied with the change. Please post or email any concerns, comments, etc.

Talk to you again soon.

The Loft on Bayshore

2008-10-07T11:17:00.000-07:00

Well, we've started our next project. The Loft on Bayshore is in process. It has indoor space for 350 guests. Private parking, late curfew, and great look.

For those who like the contemporary look, it will have exposed dark ceilings, stark white walls, and dark wood flooring.

Lots of fabric and lighting will finish of the place. We're starting to take bookings already. Packages will definitely be competitive. It's the perfect place for an after party too (especially if you're getting married at Vizcaya since we're right next door. We share a fence!)

Here are some pictures of the progress.

Saturday's Events

2008-10-06T08:52:00.000-07:00

As many of you know I'm not in the office today, but I wanted to give everyone an update on this weekend's events. Wendy and Jerry's wedding at Vizcaya was great! In spite of the rain everyone had a great time. Pictures will be available soon.

DK and Joy also had a great time. The Club of Knights rocked until midnight with the incredible sound work of Willie, from the DJ Connection (http://www.thedjconnectioninc.com/) . Thanks again for the good work.

This week, it Barbara and Michael at the Club of Knights. I'll keep you posted.

Tomorrow's events

2008-10-03T09:20:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone:

Tomorrow we'll be working on 2 events. Congratulations to Dr. Wendy Gallego and Jerry Liu on their upcoming wedding in the most spectacular location-VIZCAYA(see location images above). I've been busy all day with the final touches and communicating with Adrienne, the events coordinator at Vizcaya. She's great.

Wendy was a little under the weather, but happy to report she's doing better and everything for her day will be perfect. Ivory linens, mahogany chivari chairs, silver chargers, and great contemporary, sleek modern centerpieces designed by Juan Carlos Blanco, will fill the beautiful interior of the Vizcaya mansion. A cool lounge area will be set up overlooking the still waters of Biscayne Bay. Hopefully the weather will hold up and the couple will exchange vows on the steps of the house overlooking the gardens and the mound. We hope to have pictures to show soon. They're a very nice couple and we wish them the very best.

DK and Joy Knox will be celebrating their 40TH Wedding anniversary tomorrow. After 40 years together, Joy continues to look beautiful and DK continues to be an amazing man. Philanthropists at heart, they're active members of the Church of the Little Flower in Coral Gables and DK is an ACTIVE member of the Knights of Columbus, Coral Gables council. They're event will have about 140 of their closest friends and family, and will be at the Club of Knights in Coral Gables.

Red linens, glass cylinder vases filled with water and floating candles set atop of a mirror with scattered glass pebbles will decorate the tables. Silver chargers and red napkins finish the look.

On behalf of the Fetes & Events family, we wish Joy and DK many, many, more years of happiness together.

Stephanie & Jermaine

2008-10-02T15:16:00.000-07:00

Today we had the tasting for Stephanie & Jermaine's wedding. They're having more than 180 guests!!! It will be at the Club of Knights on October 26, 2008.

Visit the blog for http://www.hitzphotography.com/ to see their esession photos.

Congratulations Stephanie & Jermaine

80th B-day party

2008-10-01T15:02:00.000-07:00

Another fabulous event at the Club of Knights was an 80th b-day party hosted by Teresa Rodriguez in honor of her mom. A surprise party, guests flew in from as far as Spain, New Jersey, and California to honor the special guest of honor.

Again, we'd like to thank http://www.thedjconnectioninc.com/ for their entertainment and http://www.hitzphotography.com/ for their photo coverage.

Teresa designed the adorable cake. Isn't she talented? It was beautiful and tasted as great as it looked thanks to http://www.ddcakes.com/ Divine Delicacies our cake vendor.

No detail was spared. The phalanopsis orchid was used as the theme. Tere ordered the most beautiful hand made pewter orchids used to hold up the table numbers.

A flamenco show was the hit of night.

More Pictures!

Cristina and AJ "Chepo"-August 2008-Club of Knights

2008-10-01T14:01:00.001-07:00

Another one of my favorite clients. With their bubbly personality and wonderful sense of humor AJ "Chepo" and Cristina were a pleasure to work with.

Natives of Puerto Rico, this couple has known eachother since elementary school. Their wedding was full of vibrant colors and beautiful flowers.

The location of this great day, the Club of Knights. See additional images at http://www.bestmiamiweddings.com/ .

Again, thanks to http://www.thedjconnectioninc.com/ for their wonderful entertainment. The amazing images are courtesy of http://www.hitzphotography.com/ our photographer of choice.

Everything else was done by your truly, Fetes & Events http://www.bestmiamiweddings.com/ .

Let us know what you think. We wish AJ and Cristina the best.

Josh and Carolina's Special Day

2008-09-29T08:32:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Josh and Carolina's special day.

Their wedding was held at the Club of Knights on August 30, 2008. No expense was spared by this happy couple for their special day. From the ice sculptures to the spectacular 6 ft. centerpieces, everything looked great. The hit of the party were the "PIMP" and "DIVA" cups used by the bride and groom as the bride sipped her moscato wine and the groom??? well let's just say a variety of cocktails throughout the evening.

Special thanks to Hitz Photography (http://www.hitzphotography.com/) for their amazing pictures. As usual, The DJ Connection's (http://www.thedjconnectionince.com/ )awesome dj's did their thing and had everyone on the dance floor. Thanks to Josh and Eliseo for their great work.

We wish the bride and groom an eternity of happiness.. They definitely deserve it.

First Blog Post

2008-09-28T19:51:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone:
This is my first try at this phenomenon known as blogging. After speaking with several professionals, experts at promoting their business through blogging, I decided to try it. Special thanks to Patty at PS Photography and Bill at Hitz Photography (both fabulous choices) for their advice. I have finally joined the believers.

Fetes & Events continues to grow! We've acquired our third exclusive location in South Florida. Currently under remodeling, "The Loft on Bayshore" should be ready for all of you December brides. In the heart of Miami, we're Vizcaya's newest neigbors. I guess I'll be visiting Adrienne (Vizcaya's event director) more often.

We are flattered to announce that our hard work and dedication seems to be catchy, as we have discovered another special events company has decided to copy our name-don't be deceived we're the original Fetes & Events.

Always remember that giving wedding advice is what we do. Post to the bolg any questions you may have. We're always glad to help.

We'll be updating pictures as they become available. So be on the lookout.
Talk to you soon....
Maggie