If you are going to be in the Orlando area on Sunday, June 29th come visit my team and me at an open house at the Sheraton Orlando North. See the invitation below:

You’re Invited
to a Spectacular Wedding Open House at the
Sheraton Orlando North Hotel!

Sunday, June 29, 2008
2:00 – 4:00 PM

Come see the Grand Galaxy Ballroom at one
of Orlando’s most popular venues for elegant wedding receptions.

Spend the afternoon at the Sheraton where you can talk with our knowledgeable catering staff, taste a delicious cake from Cupcake Crazy and listen to the music of Junction 88

In addition, we will be featuring our very special guest speaker,
Susan Southerland from Just Marry!
Susan will show clips from her popular new wedding planning DVD. You can purchase your own copy at justmarry.com and bring it in for Susan’s autograph!

Register to win a FREE Honeymoon Suite!

Please RSVP by June 25th
Jill Demeter 407-551-7516

600 N. Lake Destiny Trail- Maitland, Florida 32751

I hope to see you there!

I had a fun experience this morning. I made an appearance (if that’s what you call it on the radio) on the Bulldog and the Rude Awakening Show in Ocean City Maryland. It was so much fun! I have done radio before, but not a morning show. As much as the crew likes to joke around, I think we got some sound wedding planning advice out there.

They asked me about planning a wedding on a budget and how my wedding planning DVD could help. I think that what’s on everyone’s mind these days… they call it the “new frugal.” They also asked about starting a wedding gown rental business. What a great idea! I would love to know if any of you rented your wedding gown, or if you ever considered renting your gown.

We also discussed finding a gown on Ebay. I have had a few clients who have done that. My preference is still the tried and true bridal salon. I just think that it is an experience every bride should have.

I have been told that the show will be up on their website tomorrow afternoon. I will publish a link when I find it.

Happy Monday!

I have mentioned before some of the really great perks of being a wedding planner…days off during the week (it really feels like I am playing hooky), shopping with other people’s money, and my very favorite — eating fabulous food with great friends. Well, Wednesday night, I got to enjoy that favorite perk.

Damon Tucci Photography, Lee James Designs and Norman’s hosted many of Orlando’s finest wedding planners and catering managers for a dinner to show off their private room for rehearsal dinners. The food was amazing and the decor was stunning.

After dinner was over, we were escorted to the patio where we were served sweet wine and a selection of desserts. The patio was beautifully decorated and the temperature was perfect.

Below are some photos of my crazy friends in the Orlando wedding industry. More on my Jacksonville wedding vendors soon.

From left to right: Jennifer Smith from Omni Champions Gate, Lisa Konecny from E-Events, Tracy Marini from Eventfully Yours, Janine Boylan from the Grand Bohemian and me, Susan Southerland from Just Marry!

Orlando Wedding Photographer, Damon Tucci taking our photo.

More friends from left to right: Bonnie Garfield, Director of Catering Portofino Bay Hotel, Susan Pelteson from Distinctive Weddings, Susie Weiss from Wonderful Weddings, Jessica Lodispoto from the Winter Park Racaquet Club, Lisa Konecny from E-Events, and Laura O’Keef from Isleworth Country Club