Check out our new space – a new lifestyle concept in travel and the exclusive lounge for Ceci New York invitations. We all think the new office is gorgeous – why not come by and have a look for yourself! 171 East Liberty Street in Liberty Village, Toronto.
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LUXE’s own Amanda and Matthew’s Wedding
How could we not feature one of our own LUXE weddings on our blog – our very own Amanda Morris (nee Brown) is now a Mrs!! She had a beautiful wedding just west of Toronto in a beautiful sunken garden for an intimate group of loved ones. Amanda counted the days down to her wedding and was so excited to see her vision come to life. We were all equally excited for her. She was honestly a stunning bride, glowing from ear to ear, and her husband Matthew is one lucky man! Here are some photos care of the very talented Selina Whittaker. More about Selina below…
Music To Remember
“Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends.”
~Alphonse de Lamartine
What better way to express yourself than through music. From ceremony to reception, the music you choose sets the tone for your entire wedding day. There are many ways to personalize your wedding through the music you select. For example, many brides are opting not to walk down the aisle to the traditional wedding march but rather, picking a song that best suits their personality. Make sure to choose a song that captures how you feel about your significant other. Something that represents your relationship and, most of all, makes you feel good about yourself.
Ceci Style – Color Me Mexico
CeciStyle’s latest issue, Color Me Mexico, features Tara Soloway as the Mexico Destination Wedding expert. Read below to read our Mexico wedding tips…
What Ceci says about LUXE Destination Weddings:
“There is so much stress and emotion in planning a wedding or even a big vacation or your honeymoon. Especially for destination weddings, you’re taking on a whole different level of responsibility and commitment as you enter into this unknown territory. To me, it’s most important to work with a planner that understands your location and can expertly take over and guide you seamlessly through the entire process. Tara and her team at LUXE Destination Weddings are a rare combination of highly professional meets exceed-your-expectations courteous. They are warm, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. And best of all, they always know how to plan a great trip no matter where you want to celebrate in the world!” – CECI JOHNSON
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Raeann and Garrett’s Wedding – Riviera Maya, Mexico
A bit of a blast from the recent past, LUXE would like to congratulate Raeann & Garrett who got married at the Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda, in the Riviera Maya this past February, 2010! There’s no mincing words when it comes to these two: Raeann is just a gorgeous soul both inside and out. She exudes positive energy and warmth to those around her, while Garrett is the epitome of cool; down to earth only begins to describe his relaxed attitude. We got a bit creative on this wedding and moved the ceremony to the VIP area of the beach last-minute (where they don’t normally do wedding ceremonies) because it is a bit more private… it doesn’t hurt to have your wedding planner on site to pull some strings for you! The wedding day was bright with blue skies and high spirits; everyone had a phenomenal time! Enjoy the photos and best wishes to this lovely couple. Continue Reading »
Ashley and Michael’s Wedding – Oahu, Hawaii
Congratulations to Ashley and Michael, on their recent wedding at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu, Hawaii last month. Filled with the elegant sounds of a String Quartet, Ashley and Michael said their “I do’s” in front of an intimate group of close family and friends. All of these gorgeous photos were taken by Stephanie and Anna Reidel of Absolutely Loved Photography.
LUXE Destination Weddings launches LUXE Family Vacations
Big news at LUXE! Welcome to our sister company, LUXE Family Vacations.
LUXE Family Vacations is the offspring of LUXE Destination Weddings, founded by husband and wife team Matt and Tara Soloway. Just as their destination wedding business was established on the personal experience of their own wedding in Jamaica, once they had children of their own, the natural evolution of this niche travel business sprouted into a company dedicated to family vacations. Continue Reading »
Areej & Noor’s Wedding – Riviera Maya, Mexico
Congratulations to Areej and Noor on their recent nuptials in Mexico! With Zanette onsite as their wedding planner, and Anne taking care of the travel details, this gorgeous couple celebrated to the beat of a Mexican drum, while honouring their Arabic roots. Please check out some of their gorgeous photos courtesy of Melinda Le’ Photography.
And here’s a unique account of the wedding as told by the fabulous, Melinda Le’…
“After an AMAZING night at the Rehearsal Dinner, we woke up rearing to go for what I knew would be a beautiful day on the Mexican Riviera. Instead, what we woke up to was RAIN, RAIN and MORE RAIN!!! There’s one thing that I’ve learned in my tenor of being a wedding photographer and that is YOU CAN NEVER CONTROL OR TRULY PREDICT THE WEATHER!!!
Areej and Noor were calm and collected as they noted the torrential storms upon us. I have to admit, I was probably a little more heartbroken then they were, as I had previewed the GORGEOUS beaches, the day before and had mapped out just where I would photograph their formal portraits but as I said before Mother Nature has a mind of her own and she said RAIN! So the old analogy came back to me … what do you do when you’re given lemons …. MAKE LEMONADE and that’s just what we did!
Ceci New York has a New Website! Check it Out…
As we get close to the launch our new partnership with Ceci New York, and the opening of the Ceci for LUXE Invitation Lounge, we thought we’d share some of Ceci’s own news! Have a read of this press release and check out her new luxury lifestyle expansion…
CECI NEW YORK DEBUTS NEW ONLINE LIFESTYLE DESTINATION
Wor ld-Renowned Invitation Innovator Expands to Lifes tyle Brand
New York, NY (7/29/10) — Ceci New York, the internationally acclaimed invitation and visual styling atelier, announces the launch of its new online lifestyle destination, www.CeciNewYork.com. This new resource marks a major expansion of the firm to a lifestyle brand. Founder Ceci Johnson, who has a celebrity-studded clientele, coveted partnerships with the world’s most prestigious companies such as The Breakers Palm Beach, LUXE Destination Events and GMUND, and a new role as one of WE tv and Wedding Central’s “Wedding Experts,” will introduce new lifestyle collections and an online luxury magazine, CeciStyle. The launch will go live on July 31, 2010. Continue Reading »
Amanda & Darren’s Wedding – Punta Cana, DR
Amanda and Darren just got hitched this June in the Dominican Republic… and they are here to share their love story with us all. We’d like to congratulate this great couple from the bottom of our hearts and wish them so much happiness and success as they grow together in marriage!
Occupations: Acting & Sales (respectively)
How they met: Working on Disney Cruise Lines. He was a youth counsellor, she was a princess!
What attracted him to her: Persistence and determination
What attracted her to him: Good looks, charming, and funny
Engagement story: (as told by Darren) I took her to the harbour front, in downtown Toronto. It was a sunny, cool Saturday in March. We grabbed some coffee, and started walking along the boardwalk. About halfway into our walk, we sat down and just stared at the water. Amanda started talking about how we met, which was a perfect segue into my next question! After we finished reminiscing, I took out the small bell-shaped box, and put it on her knee. I just stared at her… giving her enough time to ask what it was (with a hint of a smile on her face). With my hand shaking, I asked: “Will you marry me?”… and the rest is history. Continue Reading »