Pictures from Alexis's Sweet 16

So many thanks to Browne Photography for the amazing job they did with the photos of this event. It was no easy task breaking into the inner circle of over 300 teenagers! Also a HUGE thanks to Lorraine Reeves at Workplay who was my right AND left hand for this event. Workplay is a wonderful event venue. The team there is top notch! Also a big thanks to DJ Vegas, Feel the Beat Entertainment, and La Paz.

This event turned out so spectacular! Happy Birthday Alexis!

Sweet Sixteen

For the last year and a half I have been planning an extravagant and fabulous sweet sixteen party at Workplay. The time has finally arrived and we are in the final stages! Only two more weeks to go! I am so excited about all of the fabulous personalized touches this party will have! From a magnificent candy bar to lollipop centerpieces, this "sweet" sixteen is sure to be a hit. Stay tuned....

Rebekah and Todd

I had the distinct pleasure of helping a dear friend with her wedding in May. Her colors were shades of greens and blues and her style was (in her sister's words) "traditional with a twist." From her handcrafted centerpieces to her eclectic cakes, this wedding was absolutely a pleasure to be a part of.



The wedding was at Riverchase Country Club and I must give kudos to the AMAZING team there including but not limited to, John Pomeroy and Audrey Armstrong. They were fantastic! They were accommodating, professional, on top of EVERYTHING and a wonderful team to work with.



Riverchase provided the catering and the food was incredible. The mashed potato bar was a hit!


Olexa's provided the cakes, and as you will see from the pictures, they were GORGEOUS and tasted great!



The flowers were provided by Shirley's Florist and as you can see, the hand tinting absolutely MADE the bouquets. They matched her bridesmaids and flower girls perfectly.



Seales Photography photographed the wedding and were able to capture this "funky" style of this bride.



It was a BEAUTIFUL wedding and a memorable night for everyone that attended!



Congratulations to Rebekah and Todd!

A Beautiful Wedding Day, despite the rain...

I hate that it has taken me so long to post about this wedding because it was truly a beautiful event.

The day started at ALOFT hotel in Homewood, Alabama with the bridal party getting ready. ALOFT was an amazing place to get ready as they were able to set up the conference room into a make-shift salon. There was a hair station, a make-up station a snack area and even a bar area. There was plenty of room for everyone to get "prettied up" and to sit and visit with the bride!

Mid morning the weather took a turn and it began to rain. One of my most favorite things the brides mother said was, "a wet knot is harder to come undone". I love it.

With the bride looking AMAZING and the groom all suited up in his tux, they saw each other for the first time.


Once they had a chance to take each other in, they were whisked off to the Birmingham Museum of Art for pictures being escorted in a beautiful limo from Silver Leaf Limo. I cannot say enough about Silver Leaf. They were on time (even a little early), the driver pulled the car under the parking deck and wiped it dry so the bride wouldn't mess up her dress, and carried an umbrella as he escorted her from the car to the building. The bridal party loaded up on a beautiful bus from Acton Limo. It had all the perks of a limo, but the room to hold the entire bridal party. They also were INCREDIBLE. On time, professional and very accommodating.


Josh Reeder of Josh Reeder Photography was one of the easiest and most professional photographers I have had the privilege of working with. He was organized, professional and got some amazing pictures.


After the Museum of Art pictures, we headed over to St. Luke's Episcopal Church for the ceremony. It is always a pleasure to work with Judy, the wedding coordinator there.

After the ceremony, we headed back over to the Birmingham Museum of Art where Brynne MacCann prepared the venue in the most professional way. She was on top of everything! What a pleasure to work with her!


Kay Till of A Social Affair Catering had a spread of the most delicious and beautiful food. She prepared a private dinner for the bride and groom upstairs at the BMA.

The band 4 Barrel Funk played and kept the crowd dancing until the very end!

The night could not have gone better. It was absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations Sarah and Blake!

It's been a while...

I will be the first to admit that I have dropped the ball with my blogging! We have had a very busy past few months and I cannot wait to share the details with you. As soon as these amazing photographers give me some pictures to share, I will post them and share their awesome work with you.

Stay tuned...they are truly gorgeous weddings....

Do you have your ducks in a row?

With it being bridal show season, I have gotten a lot of feedback from other wedding vendors. From what I can tell, it's gonna be a busy wedding season!

Unfortunately, many brides are trying to save money by becoming DIY brides. DIY (do it yourself) brides are not all bad. There are some seriously creative gals out there that add uniqueness and personality to their wedding day. However, the success of a DIY bride is dependent upon her knowing what to do herself, and what to leave to the professionals.

For instance, one of my favorite florists, Mandy Majerik of Hothouse Design Studio, shared the story of a bride trying to do her floral by herself. Without going into details, I will say that the poor gal was using spray paint and ended up with blue fingers. Hopefully, thats enough to convince you that you MUST hire professionals for certain parts of your wedding.

So brides, while your friends may call you Martha Stewart, it is best to leave the professional to do their work. Use your mad creative skills to design funky favors, special decor and your invitations. Be creative with your color scheme, your hair, your attire...but NEVER....EVER...cut corners on the big things like photography, floral or catering.

It's that time again! The holidays are over, things are returning to normal and new brides everywhere are starting to plan their weddings!

What an exciting time...but where to begin? Do you look for the perfect wedding gown? Do you select your invitations? Should you do that before you have a guest list?

There are a lot of things to pull together when planning a wedding and timing and organization are crucial during the planning process. Having someone to guide you through the planning process and help prioritize your to do list can be crucial as well.

If you are planning a wedding and want some advice on where to start...contact us immediately. We love, love, love weddings and would be honored to help plan yours.

Check out our website at www.top2bottomevents.com and contact us today. Let me explain all the benefits of hiring a wedding planner. First consultation is FREE of charge.