Fun, funky and Chic at The Ritz!! Part II

Read Part I

all studio product photography by Liga Photography

all wedding and venue photography by Thom Larussa

Couple Vicky and Danny, happy on the day!

I hope you enjoyed part one, Save the Dates and Invitations out of the way, it was time to get down to it and create an amazing stationery package that would gracefully yet boldly work into the event design. From Flower Structures by Lee Forrest to the overall event design by Lisa Stoner of E-Events, it was a challenging and fun task! 

Tell us what you think, how did we do?

One of the unique things about this wedding was they did all kinds of personal things, and had little areas of  flower structures and defined areas! This I always love, so it was fun that I got to create all kinds of signage for the event, from tray passed drink cards, to bar signage and escort table signage! Check out all these pieces in their environment at the reception!

The Escort Card table was one of my favorite things, as you can see Lee Forrest did an amazing job above, and my signage worked right in and another great little touch was we added a orchid blossom to each escort card, which rotated between 2 designs (see below in studio)

Tables look amazing! Props to both Lisa and Lee! Loving the Table numbers worked into the flowers! And you can see a peek of the menu, see detail shots below. Also note, the gorgeous centerpieces (by Lee) below, as well as the cooliest cake ever by The Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes Orlando!

LOVED the die cutting of these.. It was such a fun way to incorporate the original graphic shape from the invitations.  They really work well, with the orchids and linens below!

Oops, and I can't believe I forgot to mention the Programs. Vicky and Danny educated their guests on the traditions incorporated into their wedding ceremony.

Here's what Vicky had to say after it was all said and done!

Amy did an excellent job transforming my unconventional invitation requests into amazing pieces of art. Her work is truly spectacular and one of a kind.

Fun, funky and Chic at The Ritz!! Part I

all studio product photography by Liga Photography

all wedding and venue photography by Thom Larussa

This Spring I got to be a part of something wonderful! One of my most fun brides with her own unique style and flare.  So take this journey with me. There are so many wonderful things to say about this wedding, this project, and many of the other amazing vendors that came together to create what you are about to see, that it's a 2-PARTER!  


This couple was fun, and the with the collaboration that happened from the very beginning I knew this was going to be a fun interactive process. From the Mother of the Bride, to Lisa Stoner  from E-Events Design to Floral Designer Lee Forrest Collaboration was in the air!

Cute Couple Vicky and Danny!

 Unique Save the Date! Vicky came to me with this great poem. 

"We are NUTS about each other.

Danny POPPED THE QUESTION,

So save the DATE,

See You at the RITZ"

So I designed this cute little box with the poem and wedding date on the tags! A great treats 

for the guests, it contained the food from the poem, Nuts, Popcorn,Dates and mini-Ritz.  

The guested loved it..

Here's what Vicky's mom had to say after they went out!

2uCollection was an integral part of my daughter's beautiful wedding. It started with the Save the Dates and continued all the way through the end. The Save the Date Announcements and Wedding Invitations were so incredibly unique. I kept a log of the reactions that people shared with me. Never had they ever seen anything so clever and beautiful. It continued with the Wedding Programs which matched the invites which matched the save the dates. The dinner menu and dinner escort cards were something I have never seen before. The table numbers matched the invitations. The entire package was amazing and I would recommend 2uCollection anytime. I know we plan on using them again for our next child's wedding. Loved, loved, loved, their work. Thanks Amy!!!!

The fun continues! Linen Paper made this design POP! The Bright Bold Colors really fit this couple! Wait until you see some of the great design by Lisa, at the reception. See the details below.

STAY TUNED Part II posts on Saturday Morning!

Congrats to our Dear Friend Lee!

This past Wednesday the 29th, we at The 2uCollection and Liga Photography got to celebrate the 10 year Anniversary of our dear friends at Lee Forrest Design and The Historic Dubsdread Ballroom. Lee Forrest and Cathie Ashby threw an AMAZING bash at the Historic Dubsdread Ballroom. The theme of "The Night the Looking Glass Shattered" transformed the Dubsdread Ballroom into a Wonderland filled with Ice Sculptures, The White Rabbit, Mad Hatters, and even a Giant Caterpillar!  (see above, Abby and I with one of the Guests of Honor!)

We were excited to celebrate 10 years of Luxurious Floral Decor and Historic Dubsdread Events. We wish them lots of luck in another 10 years of fabulous services!!

The 2u Collection & Paper Couture's Jennifer and Heather making the rabbit even LATER!

Liga Photography & Paper Couture's Abby Liga and Jerusha hanging with 

Tali from Solutions Bridal!

Amy Morelli and Cristy Nielson give John some Lovin'

The Full Team

Jerusha, Heather, Abby, Jennifer and Amy

This is not your mother's BRIDAL SHOWER!

Recently I was asked to participate in a new kind of Bridal Shower. Abby Liga and Sabrina James enlisted several amazing vendors to gather together & change the way we look at Bridal Showers.  The Bride is a client of many of us, and has a great vision! The shower will be featured this year in Orlando Magazine & Some vendors participated: Lisa Konency of E-events, Lee Forrest of lee forrest design, Anna Hightower of Anna Cakes, Abby Liga of Liga Photography, Heidi Brice from Puff n' Stuff, & The Flipbook People.


The idea was to throw a shower that is new, fresh, fun and sophisticated. Try and break out of the traditional home-made cake, bridal games, etc. 


They came to me with colors, and an idea. A modern day party from the Pages of The Great Gatsby!  This was a challenge but very exciting. I was commissioned to create everything from tray cards, brand signs, invites, etc.


What we did to keep cost down was create 1 amazing invitation for the Bride-to-Be, and then made matching ones for the rest of the guest.  The picture above shows both invitations. 


The Bride-to-Be Invitation (below) was part Gatsby tradition, part Modern Trend.  We started with a wooden box, pearlized it, lined it with ivory lace and kelly green ribbon, and topped it with ribbon and pearls. On the inside a fan made from feathers with a tassel of pearls and ribbon. The paper used, was a white Metallic Linen, complimented by an Ivory Classic Crest. Both of Neenah Paper. (ps all photography by Abby Liga)

The Invitations for the Guests were a dialed down version of the above.  We mixed White Metallic Linen with Ivory Classic Crest, Accented it with 2 White Ostrich Feathers, 2 Pearls and Intertwined Ribbon. An Ivory Metallic Envelope finished it off!

Meet (from l to r) Kelly Davis, Danielle Stults (BRIDE TO BE) and Sabrina James dressed in true Gatsby style!

Some of the cool Paper we created for the event! Our theme throughout was carried through, Pearls, Lace, Ribbon, Metallic Linen. It created an amazing effect in conjunction with all the beautiful lighting, cakes, floral and food.  You can see the environment below. 

The Flip Book People added some interaction to the event and a great time was had by all!  As you can see all of the participants were amazing and did their part! This is ONE LUCKY BRIDE! 

Pamper Yourself!! A Great Success!!

VIEW A SLIDESHOW OF LAST NIGHT'S EVENT!

Last night's event was a great success!! Thanks to all who contributed, and all who came to support us.. Vitality Wellness Day Spa was an amazing venue, plus they offered Hand & Arm Exfoliation and Massages along with Chair massages!! It was Great! Thanks Christy.. Lee Forrest of Lee Forrest Design of course created some Dazzling Floral, of which I had no doubt. His work is incredible! Kevin Moore of Moore Fine Foods was on hand to feed all of our guest some of his best gourmet creations! And one of my most favorite people, Anna from Anna Cakes sent our guest home with some of her fabulous cupcakes! P.S. They are not fattening at all, and I didn't hide a box just to make sure I got some! :) And of course, thanks to one of my dearest and bestest friends in the whole wide world, Abby Liga of Liga Photography who of course is always fun to co-host with! Make sure you check out the slideshow and thank you all again!!