Brides Against Breast Cancer

Just made a bunch of bracelets with Kerline and Evelyn to help raise
funds for Brides Against Breast Cancer... Let me know if you would
like one :-)

Wedding Gowns - Lace Elegance

Ahhh lace.... j'adore!!!! {being Italian may have "just a little" something to do with that ;-)} . Seeing its popularity making a come back down the aisles is fantastic!

Since one of my clients just found her dream gown at Essense of Australia, I decided to explore their new collections. I think their designs have incredibly flattering lines that elongate torsos and complement curves.

This dress from their couture line first caught my attention because of the lace and then kept surprising me while looking at all the details. The taffeta is very cleverly used under the stunning overlay to create a slight trumpet bottom and faux border to the skirt, the corset back looks like it would just hug your body and.... my most favorite of all... the cute little beaded jacket! Wear it for your ceremony for an elegant conservative look (especially if in a Church), then surprise all your guests when entering your reception without it!

Hilton Orlando Grand Opening Gala!!

Another beautiful ensemble by Tommy and Lindsay!!

Jenni & Monte's Wedding - Simple Elegance

This wedding truly told the story of one of the sweetest couples I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

Jenni's bubbly personality and our many telephone conversations (she is a resident of Maine), made it real easy for us to become close! 

Her and Kayla - best friend and Maid of Honor - defined the inspiration as "Bohemian Peacock"(hence the gorgeous peacock on the cake)... how fun is that?? 

Not the common series of events for this relaxed wedding, but it certainly was a very memorable one!

With Rainbow Springs State Park as our fabulous backdrop, Rich - amazing eye - Johnson of Spectacle Photo was able to capture these amazing shots...

Inside The 'Halo' Wedding - Video Games News Story | MTV

Inside The 'Halo' Wedding - Video Games News Story | MTV

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A Match Made In Halo on MTV!!!

I was privileged to work on this wedding with Full Sail University and had the most fun!! The PR team is fantabulous and the Bride and Groom where so super sweet!! 

Master Chief performed the Ceremony and his guards led the girls to the altar... so cool!!

Thanks to Frank from RF Photography for the photos and the wonderful String Quartet for writing and arranging the Halo music for Desirai and John!!

Check out the link above for video and more photos on MTV.

The 2009 Tour of Gowns is approaching!!

Wew! Where did time go? Already October! As we all know that is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so I thought I would mention the organization that is the dearest to me.

I have been on the Orlando Committee of Brides Against Breast Cancer for 3 years and we are now starting to work on our next sale which will be held at the Fairwinds Alumni Center at UCF on March 13th and 14th, 2009.

At the sale, you will find gowns that have been donated to us by individuals, boutiques and designers. We also have couture gowns that come to us directly from the runways in New York... all at a FRACTION of their original price!!!! Our proceeds go to the Making Memories Foundation who uses them to grant terminally ill patients their final wishes.

If there is enough time between the sale and your wedding (for needed alterations), come check us out: you could find the gown of your dreams and grant a wish all at the same time!!

Do you already have your gown but do not know what to do with it after your wedding? Do you know someone who would like to find a better place for theirs? Please give me a call at 407.484.8286 or email me at val@labellastoria.com to find out how to donate it and get a nice tax deduction at the end of the year!!