The meaning behind the Flower: 

      Did you know that Flowers can speak ? Flowers are the most diverse form of nature on the planet. The type of flower you choose for your wedding can set the tone for your future. What flower will you choose?? 

      

     When planning a wedding you have infinite options on the usage of flowers. Centerpieces, Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Party favors, decoration; the list goes on and on...Have you ever thought of what each flower was saying ? The details of your wedding are essential, choose the flower with the meaning that best suits you. 

Flowers you may want to AVOID

Although all flowers are beautiful, they might come with a negative meaning, and lets be honest you would not want to start your life together on a negative note. 

Larkspur: Infidelity & Lavender. 
This flower symbolizes distrust.

Foxglove & Yellow Lillies:
 Insincerity & falsehood 

Christmas Rose: Scandal 

Marigold: Grief

Must Have Flowers: 

Aster: Love & Daintiness 

Freesia: Trust 

Clematis: Love Vine 

Red Tulips: Declaration of Love
White Tulip: Perfect Lover
Yellow Tulip: Hopeless Love

Iris: Wisdom & Hope 

Red Roses: Love
Red & White Roses: Unity 

Ivy: Marriage 

Red Carnations: Pure Deep Love 

                                                                       Lily: Purity



    Set the right tone for your wedding. Choose a flower that speaks the language you want to hear the day of your wedding. Flowers can be used as KEEPSAKES..to last for a lifetime. 

Budget Tips

            Most girls have been dreaming of their wedding day since they were little girls! We dream about how amazing it is going to feel to walk down the isle at the wedding of our DREAMS!! However, unfortunately, what we do not think about is how to make our dream wedding happen...on a BUDGET. 

            As a little girl I never thought life would be so rough (money wise). Now as an adult I see that the wedding of my dreams can definitely happen, as long as I budget myself correctly. As an event planner, I am writing this blog to help you lovely brides get yourself on track! 

           When planning your wedding there are a couple things that are the main priority. 

NUMBER ONE: write out a budget that works for you and your Fiance. You cannot start your life together in debt. Both of you know very well where you stand on income, make sure the budget you set is realistic and works for the both of you. You also want to converse with your family and sort who is going to contribute and who is not. This way there will be no surprises when it comes down to payment. 

             I have learned that the best way to keep a budget flowing is to be ORGANIZED.  When planning your wedding you must have organization!! I cannot stress it enough. Carry around a notebook with you when you are going on your wedding planning adventures and write down EVERYTHING!  I'm not sure if you have seen the show F.R.I.E.N.D.S but Monica Gellar is definitely the definition of organization. If your are organized then everything else will just fall into place. 

NUMBER TWO: Hire an Event Planner 

Event planners will assist you in making sure that your day is very special without the headache. A bride on her wedding day should wake up and be pampered....not have to call the photographer, the florist, make sure everything is ready to go, it is the absolute WORST! By the time you are walking down the isle you have popped like 10 advils and your head is still throbbing. When booking a venue, you need to ask A LOT of questions. Hiring an event coordinator will assist you in doing so. They know exactly how the business works. You want to make sure that you are fully aware of everything that you are purchasing for your wedding day in order to stay in budget. Do not sell yourself short, just be open to suggestions. 

NUMBER THREE: DON'T GO THE EXTRA MILE (if you can't afford it)

I cannot stress this enough, I have seen too many brides plan the wedding of their dreams and add all of this extra unnecessary garbage. The day you get married is about the Bride & Groom, NO ONE ELSE. You need to make sure  that you both are happy with the outcome. If you can't afford an over the top reception with ice-sculptures and dancers and diamond centerpieces then do not push for it. At the end of the night, all you will really care about is sharing the experience with your spouse. Do we all want this amazing breath taking wedding day? Of course. But can we all afford it ? No. Select what fits into the budget yet still presents everything you ever wanted. 

NUMBER FOUR: COMMUNICATION

The key in life is to always communicate. When budgeting your wedding you need to speak with everyone involved in assisting you make your dreams come true. Most people just expect everyone to be on board with their millions of ideas, but in reality...most people are not. Make sure to speak with everyone and let them know the role they are playing in the planning of the wedding, so there are no surprises later on when it comes down to payment, When you receive an update, make sure to get that group text ready so everyone is well aware. 




 NUMBER FIVE: CHOOSE AN ALL-INCLUSIVE VENUE

Choosing a venue is one of the hardest decisions in wedding planning. In order to stay within your budget it is in your best interest to choose a venue that HAS IT ALL. What do I mean by this ? Choose a venue that offers you every detail within the package. Yes the package might look complete, but make sure to ask questions to ensure all details are correct. Create a checklist of items that are the most important to you when choosing a venue, it is the best way to stay on track. It is a lot easier to choose a venue that is all inclusive. It is a saving mechanism and also a stress saver. A bride does not want to wake up on her wedding day and have to call every single vendor to ensure they are ready to go. Aqua Reception Hall offers you an ALL-INCLUSIVE wedding day. Everything you will ever need for your wedding can be done at our location by our event coordinators. NO STRESS. 

AQUA RECEPTION HALL 

Perfect seating arrangements for the Bride & Groom 

Top of the line Designer Fondant Cake by E& M Sweets

Designed to your taste!

Monograms are available too!

Outdoor Ceremony? We got it.

Amazing floral arrangements & Crystal Gazebo 

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The Unity Candle Ceremony

The Unity Candle Ceremony has become a very popular and symbolic aspect of weddings within the last 10 years. The lighting of the Unity Candle symbolizes the new union of a husband and wife, two individuals who are becoming one through marriage.

A unity candle is actually a set of candles: a large single candle in the center, with two slim taper candles on either side. The candles are placed in holders, either a special unity candleholder or individual bases. The unity candle is often placed off to the side of the area where the wedding ceremony will be performed. Some time during the ceremony, the couple will each take a lighted taper, and together will light the big center candle, symbolizing their unity and commitment to each other.

There is no “standard” way to perform the Unity Candle ceremony, nor is there a specific place where it will occur within the ceremony. It is very common to have the Unity Candle ceremony after the exchange of rings and before the pronouncement of husband and wife. But one very nice thing about this ceremony is that it can be customized and the individual details are completely up to you.

Here are some ideas to help you with the planning of your Unity Candle Ceremony:

• Prior to the ceremony: The unity candle area is set up. It is often a good idea to light the wicks ahead of time then blow them out. A pre-burned wick is easier to light (many couples have been in the middle of their ceremony and couldn’t get the wick to light!)
• Lighting the tapers: There are many different variations on lighting the side tapers.
  • Some people have them already burning before the ceremony starts, to symbolize the bride and the groom as individuals.
  • You can opt to have the mother of the bride and groom each light one candle with special music playing while this is going on. The mother of the groom is escorted in by either an usher or a male member of the brides family, where she will then light a taper then is ushered to her seat. The mother of the bride is escorted in by the groom himself, an usher or a male member of the grooms family, where she will light the other taper, then gets escorted to her seat. At this time the bridesmaids music begins and the ceremony starts.
  • The groom will light a taper before the ceremony, and after the bride is escorted in, she will light her taper.
  • If the couple are bringing children into the marriage, you can opt to have the children light the tapers.
• Lighting the center candle: The couple will move to the area where the Unity Candle is displayed. Each will take a taper, and together they will light the large center candle. Some people choose to blow out their tapers, to symbolize their commitment to each other and as a show of their unity. Other couples leave their tapers lit, to symbolize that they are still individuals even though they have been united in marriage. No matter if you plan to keep your tapers lit or not, the choice is totally up to you.

Some couples choose to have a special song played while they are lighting the unity candle. Any song you wish can be used; popular Unity Candle songs include “Here and Now” by Luther Vandross, “Grow Old With Me” by John Lennon or Mary Chapin Carpenter, and “To Make You Feel My Love” by Garth Brooks. You can also choose to have a special poem read or you can choose to have a moment of silence.

If you are having an outdoor ceremony, you may want to consider not only pre-lighting the wicks of the candles, but also putting them inside glass hurricane lamps to protect them from the wind. There is nothing more frustrating than being outside and the wind prevents you from lighting your candles! You can find hurricane lamps in a variety of sizes and shapes at most craft, department or discount stores.

The Unity Candle Ceremony is non-denominational, which means it has no religious significance. This makes it a popular choice for both religious and non-religious ceremonies alike. One thing to keep in mind; many houses of worship may not allow this ceremony, so if you have your heart set on it, you may need to check with the appropriate people to see if this is allowed.

Source: Today's Weddings

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Winter Wonderland - Vanessa's 15's

Yes, we may be located in Miami but that doesn't mean we can't bring snow around 
once in a while! Our modern venue is perfect for a Winter Wonderland themed event 
and this is exactly what our Quinceañera Vanessa selected. 

Scroll down to view some of the pictures from this winter-themed event.

Isn't the cake gorgeous?! 

Our cakes are provided by our preferred vendor, E&M Sweets

With a few modifications, this theme can also be used to create a truly magical wedding.

Thank you for letting AQUA host your event!

To visit our website, follow the link -> www.aquareception.com

Under the Sea - Ariel's 15's

Our beautiful Quinceañera Ariel chose an Under the Sea theme for her 15's. 
Check out some of the pictures below!

And of course this theme wouldn't be complete without a sea-inspired stage, complete with a giant seashell, fish and even a net.

Stage provided by VIP Productions

http://www.vippartyproductions.com/

Thank you for letting AQUA host your event!

To visit our website, follow the link -> www.aquareception.com

Bonnie & Clyde - Erica and Deius

In November, AQUA had the opportunity to work with a bride, Erica and her now husband, Deius. What a wonderful couple! Their wedding theme was Bonnie & Clyde and we had so much fun bringing this concept to life.

This theme was all about bling!

 

Congrats to them and best wishes for a happy life together!

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Choosing the Perfect Theme and 
Color Scheme for Your Wedding

Choosing your wedding theme and colors is not as hard as you may think. Here a few tips to help you as you begin your wedding planning and research.

How to Pick a Theme

When choosing a theme, do some brainstorming and think about the following:

• Hobbies that both of you enjoy together
• How/where you met
• Colors you both like
• Movies, food and music you both like
• Places you have traveled to together

Have fun with it! There are a million possibilities!

Wedding Theme Choices

There are many popular choices for wedding themes that you can choose from or you can create your own. Some great wedding themes are:

• Vintage
• Tropical
• Rustic
• Retro
• Wedding theme by color
• Great Gatsby
• Cinderella

Choosing Colors for Your Wedding

Your wedding colors and theme go hand in hand. A rustic theme, for example, will typically include shades of brown, green, orange, pink, white and even blue.

Once you have selected your theme and color scheme, you can incorporate this into invitations, programs, centerpieces, decor, favors and even your table numbers. However, be sure not to go overboard with your theme; keep it tasteful.

There are plenty of online resources where you can obtain wonderful ideas. Pinterest is one our favorites here at AQUA. We wish you all the best in organizing your dream wedding and are here to assist with any questions you may have.

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