Designed Events - Wedding Planning - Melbourne, FL

For those of you that are familiar with Preston Bailey (the event decorator for the stars), you know how magnificent his events become once he puts his vision down on paper and everything seamlessly happens! When a wonderful young bride came to me with Bailey's latest book in hand, I knew that we would need to adjust budget to vision. Because let's face it, not many of us have Oprah's or Joan River's bank accounts. My bride's dream was to create a winter wonderland for her December wedding in Florida and I an happy to say we achieved that with the help of her wonderful family who went into the woods to find the "birch like" trees for our forest. The trees were cut and prepped, the family once again pitched in and painted the trees to give the desired effect. Once the white twinkling lights were delicately placed on each individual branch, an enchanted winter wonderland was created. The joy was evident in my beautiful bride's face. Happy life to you both! Eventfully yours, Betsy

Designed Events Planning - Melbourne, FL - Disney meets Mark Anthony

What do you get when you mix a little salsa, a little Disney, a little Mark Anthony and a lot of love...welcome to Maritza and Shane's wedding! The wedding was in a ultra modern church and the reception at Heritage Isles in Vierra. For those of you not familiar with the venue, you should check it out. The room was beautiful and the personel incredibly accomodating. Centerpieces were a mixture of florals and tropical fruits, Renaissance Catering provided the tasty food and DJ Shane entertained as well as lit the room to create a magnificient ambiance. It was an evening not soon forgotten. I had the pleasure of meeting the families of both the bride and groom and feel a kinship to the entire extended family. Good luck to the happy couple! Eventfully yours, Betsy

Designed Events Planning - Melbourne, Florida - Fran & George

What can I say about a young couple that has only hope and love in their eyes....meet Fran & George. Not my typical, run of the mill groom but a charming & warm groom nonetheless. When they first visited me at my studio, I was very interested to hear about the wedding day but George had very little to say. It was lovely Fran that filled me in with all the details. With each meeting, George opened up and I am happy to report that by wedding day, George and I were friends. The genuine caring and loving nature that this couple exhibited truly reminded me of why I love the wedding business. Her flower selections reflected the sophisticated simplicity that she exudes! I wish you only the best that life has to offer and many moments of laughter! Eventfully yours, Betsy

Designed Events Planning-Melbourne Florida- "Double the Fun" B'Nai Mitzvah

It isn't everyday that I am given the opportunity to work with one great 13-year-old but I was honored to be hired to work with two charming 13-year-olds getting ready for their big day...their B'Nai Mitzvah! For those of you that haven't been blessed with the exposure of the jewish culture, a b'nai mitzvah is a mitzvah for two. In this case a set of twins...Evan & Ellie. Their theme was broadway and Ellie's creative juices were working when she came up with the title of the mitzvah "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Temple". The venue turned into old, glam broadway complete with a "Will Call" booth, giant "Sold Out" broadway posters, a "Silent Picture" booth and the "Main Stage" where the twins with their friends sat front and center. As the guests entered they were red carpet ready and when the doors opened it was broadway at its best with great food, good company, fine music and wonderful traditions! Mazel tov Evan & Ellie! Eventfully yours, Betsy

Designed Events Planning-Melbourne Florida- Thank you!!!!

It's official!!!! I have the most AWESOME job in the world. Working with wonderful people and learning new things everyday.... whether it is a new word in hebrew for an upcoming bar/bat mitzvah or a cherished tradition from a foreign culture. I have the privilege of coming into people's lives during some of their most precious moments. I would like to thank all of my former clients for having faith in me to deliver a spectacular event and to thank future clients for the possibility of working with you. Eventfully yours, Betsy

Designed Events Planning - Melbourne FL - Love Reigns

Who was to dream that a trio of running giraffes, one very large rhino & some very loud macaws would be the PERFECT backdrop for a very unique wedding for two very special people. When I initially met Meg, I was totoally drawn in by her sweetness and grace. She was unlike any other bride that I had ever met. She had no interests in marrying at a country club....on a golf course...with crystal chandeliers but instead wanted to be married in a venue as all described as "So Meg"....The Brevard Zoo. As the event designer, I didn't want to fall into a typical zoo like theme so instead we watched the Robert Redford /Meryl Streep "Out of Africa" and took our lead from that. Vintage lace dressed the tables, misquotoe netting created the chupppah and magenta & orange roses adorned the room. The marriage was a union of two very distinct cultures....jewish and cuban so we felt it extremely important to honor both. The jewish ceremony was lead by a colorful Rabbi and we introduced a "Touch of Cuba" in the reception with a area of Cuban coffee, dominoes and a wonderful "family photo wall". Mazel tov Meg & Nick! May your life be as beautiful together as you are separately! Here' s a tip - If your budget can not handle a photo booth, create your own free standing photo wall and customize to fit your theme. Eventfully yours, Betsy

Designed Events Planning - Melbourne FL - Golden Fundraising

With all the hype about "gold buys", I have taken my gold parties to the next level and have started "Golden Fundraising" for any non for profit organizations.
The non for profit hosts the gold buy at their venue & we provide the man power for testing, weighing, and buying. CASH is received on the spot and we give back a percentage of the proceeds to the organization that is hosting. It is a "win, win"! Because we have been part of the Brevard Family since 1970, people feel much more comfortable than they do in a" hotel buy setting" plus we guarantee to pay higher than anyone in the area. Here's a tip: If you are looking for a unique fundraising opportunity, contact me and we will hold a "Golden Fundraiser.....not just another bake sale" for your organization! :) Eventfully yours, Betsy