Meet Beautiful Rachel, the Mississippi Gulf Coast's newest floral designer

Meet gorgeous, beautiful Rachel! Don't you just love her already? Rachel Cuevas is the owner of Pine Hills Floral Designs http://www.pinehillsfloral.com/ in Pass Christian, MS. Flowers run in Rachel's veins you can say - as her family owns and operates Pine Hills Nursery.

She is just what the Mississippi Gulf Coast needed, a fresh (no pun intended) addition to the wedding and event community. Rachel just graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Horticulture and a concentration in Floral Management. Seriously? She KNOWS flowers!

Of course she is practically perfect in every way, except one huge giant detail that almost sent me to my knees. She. Is. A. Yankess. Fan. Not cool for this Boston girl. I bleed Red Sox all the way. But thankfully her charm allows me to look past the surface. And I forgive her for that ;)

Rachel loves weddings and flowers and so now her business combines the two! Looking for a florist (floral designer!) for your wedding? Look no further. Rachel creates beautiful bridal bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony arrangements.

So she asked me for headshots. Headshots? No - headshots are for lawyers. I wanted to show her personality... so that's what I did. She thought I was a little insane I'm sure. But I think you'll agree these tell you who Rachel is - as opposed to a headshot. So if you need photography for your bio, business profile or website - let me show your clients who you are... don't just get a "headshot."

South Beach Biloxi Hotel and Suites

Friday, I had the pleasure of attending a vendor open house at the brand new South Beach Biloxi Hotel and Suites.

I had heard about the new posh hotel, but had not had the pleasure of seeing the property until Friday. Wow, is all I can say. There is definitely nothing like it on the coast. My first thought was, what a PERFECT place for a bride and bridesmaids to get ready. Huge suites with full kitchens and seperate bedrooms. Most of the suites not only had a spacious bathroom, but usually came with a little half bath as well. No more cramping all the bridesmaids into a small hotel room. And room rates are much lower than the Beau Rivage!

Then, when I saw the fabulous terrace off of the cafe, I could see a WONDERFUL reception taking place with a view of the sunset and waves. And all that after guests enjoyed your ceremony in the sand... it's the only venue I can think of that allows you to have a beach wedding and a sand-free reception after all in one place.

It takes you away and makes you feel like you're in Miami - all while staying close to the casinos and local attractions.

Girls, if you're looking for a WONDERFUL venue for your wedding reception, a great place to throw a way-cool bachelorette party, a wedding-day getting ready pad, or even just a place to call central for your out-of-town wedding guests - check out South Beach Biloxi.

I personally saw the rates for a terrace reception and I was shocked at how reasonable it was. Now, I can't imagine that prices will stay that low once it starts booking up - so I wouldn't wait :) Check out the website at http://www.sbbiloxihotel.com/ and call Sherry at 228.388.2627

Abby's Catering - Vendor Spotlight

Check out this month's issue of South Mississippi Living! My good friend and wedding caterer Emily Fitzpatrick was featured in the May 2010 issue of South Mississippi Living magazine (photos courtesy of Tilley Photography of course!)

Emily owns and operates Abby's Catering of Gulfport, specializing in corporate and wedding events as well as heat-and-serve meals. Be sure to keep her in mind for your next event!

Pick up a copy today, or view the article here!

Premier Bridal Show, Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi

First, I wanted to thank everyone who came out to the bridal show on Sunday to make it such a huge success. I met some wonderful vendors and brides and look forward to working with everyone one soon.

Here's a shot of my booth!! Special thanks to Brian, Kaitlyn, Joyce and Paul for helping me set it up and take it down!



Melissa's Specialty Cakes not only does cakes, but wonderful catering and linens!!! This was an awesome table from her booth.




And here's one of Melissa's cakes she displayed, which just happened to be the cake she made for Ashton and Kaitlyn.

One of the favorite booth's of the show was from Imagine That florist and linens. Love all the purple!

A gorgeous cake by Sweet Stuff Bakery in Biloxi

Susie Davis from A Plan to Remember event planning, designed this awesome candy buffet table scape! Candy buffets are great ways to let your guests enjoy their wedding favors!

Susie and I enjoying the show!

Jim Horn Entertainment was the MC for the event. He's a great DJ! I should know! I used him for my wedding five years ago!

Broom's Catering in Ocean Spings had a lovely spread as well.

The Domino House had a lovely garden booth.

The hall was decorated for the Hall of Gowns!

We had over 200 brides and lots of fun!! If you missed it this year, be sure to check it out next time!!!

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Vendor Rave - Caterer

Well, I don't usually do this, but I was blown away by the caterer at last night's wedding.

Let's not forget, I attend a wedding almost every week (and sometimes twice a week) - and so I know when a meal is above and beyond the average wedding meal.

Dan and Moira (Congratulations guys) were married last night at the Hoosic Club in Milton. And it was a wonderful venue.

They had Vinwood Caterersout of Ipswich cater the event. Fabulous! Delicious! And a nice break from many boring wedding dinners! Chicken or Beef? You didn't have to decide.

They had a fabulous salad station with Caesar salad or a cranberry walnut salad. A pasta station that included great pumpkin raviolis, and an entree station where you could have beef or chicken picatta.

Really, it was all delicious. And a nice change!

So, if any of you brides are looking for a caterer, take it from someone who eats about 30 wedding dinners a year - these guys were fabulous!!!

Okay, so I'm sure you guys would rather see some wedding pictures... I'll try and get caught up so I can post them soon!

Enjoy your week!