All Posts Written By Teresa MacPherson

Even if you’ve been planning your wedding since you were a little girl, there are just some things you don’t think about….

Here are some helpful tips every bride should know before you get married:

- If you’re having hair and make-up done for your wedding make sure you have a trial run of both BEFORE your wedding day! Believe it or not many brides don’t and this has “potential disaster” written all over it

- Break in your wedding shoes!!! Ladies, we all know there is nothing worse than an uncomfortable pair of shoes… let alone on your wedding day…

- Have an emergency kit…some things to include:
a. shout wipes
b. deodorant
c. mini sewing kit
d. lotion, baby powder, vaseline
e. band aids and neosporin
f. hairspray
g. bobby pins
h. regular and double sided tape (you just never know!!)
i. cell phone charger

- Everyone will have an opinion and in my opinion….it’s easiest to just tell everyone “Yes!” they will never know the difference and this will save you a lot of frustration

- Be specific on your invitations whether or not guests are able to bring a date….if you’re not, this can turn into a very awkward conversation later on

- He wants to see YOU coming down the aisle, not someone who crashed dieted, lost a bunch of weight and looks nothing like the woman he fell in love with

- If you are changing your name the first change must be your social security card not your drivers license

Peony & Plum Centerpiece

Exquisite. Extravagant. Elegant.

That’s what comes to mind when I think of the floral designs created by Peony & Plum and why they are FantaSea’s vendor spotlight of the week.

One night, after several years of helping friends create flower designs for their weddings, Susan Tom-Nellis had an epiphany and Peony & Plum was born!

At Peony & Plum, Susan’s goal has always remained the same – to find creative ways to make her clients’ events unique, fresh and specifically “them.” Susan works closely with all clients and makes sure each arrangement is tailor made to their specific taste and style….and not every design has to be just floral, she is not afraid to incorporate non-floral elements to accomplish the right look for you!

Some of the trends Susan has been seeing this year are ombre patterns…this is where your centerpiece starts off with a light shade of your color and slowly fades to dark (imagine ivory to pale pink to fuchsia); all white and yellow & gray are still big this year too.

One of Susan’s helpful hints for the budget-conscious…reuse your ceremony décor at your reception!

Whether you’re event is in our Yacht Club or onboard one of our yachts (Dandeana, RegentSea, FantaSea One) Susan and her team at Peony & Plum will bring your vision to life…after all, we all have the same goal…a successful and beautiful event with very happy clients!

For more information about Susan and her team at Peony & Plum, please check out her website, twitter and facebook.

Susan Tom-Nellis Peony & Plum Floral Design
310.740.2570
www.peonyandplum.com
twitter: twitter.com/peonyandplum
facebook: facebook.com/peonyandplum

You’ve spent months planning your event, had the time of your life enjoying it and every time you look at your pictures you get to re-live it!

Pictures = Memories… and that’s why choosing the right photographer is so important!

Zoom Theory

Zoom Theory is one of FantaSea Yachts premiere photographers for many reasons. Although it’s only been 3 years since the inception of Zoom Theory, Amanda and Meredith have a history exceeding 10+ years. Their combined background covers everything from photographing a rock band tour through Europe to working in a portrait studio, studying fine art and cultivating the perfect image.

Zoom Theory doesn’t just take pictures; they document your story with a balance of journalistic imagery and traditional wedding formalities. Their style will always be evolving as they grow, learn and find new inspiration through their clients.

When I asked Amanda and Meredith what they loved most about their job, you can hear in their responses how much they love what they do:

“I LOVE making women look beautiful and delivering a product to couples that they will enjoy, cherish and share forever. –Amanda”

“I enjoy meeting new couples and telling their unique story in a beautiful way. Capturing moments and love gives me goose-bumps. Pushing myself to deliver something very special for each client keeps me driven and inspired. Being behind my camera is a thrill everyday! –Meredith”

Whether Meredith and Amanda are capturing your memories in our Yacht Club, onboard Dandeana, RegentSea or FantaSea One they will live on for a lifetime…and to make sure of that…Zoom Theory gives each client a one-of-a-kind portrait (see below) that can be displayed as an art piece in your home.

For more information about Zoom Theory, please check out their social media outlets below:
zoomtheory.com | website
zoomtheory.com/blog | blog
facebook.com/zoomtheory | like
twitter.com/@zoomtheory | follow
pinterest.com/zoomtheory | pin