Engage11! Grand Cayman Wedding Summit Recap

Eight days away from home and a whole lot of inspiration later Engage11! was once again an experience to remember. Rebecca Grinnals & Kathryn Arce brought the best of the best in the wedding industry together for an experience words can not express.

It was amazing to spend time with our industry greats like::

Darcy Miller of Martha Stewart Weddings

Randy Fenoli of Say Yes to the Dress

Carley Roney of The Knot Inc

Bryan Rafanelli- Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Planner

Jasmine Star

Todd Fiscus- Tony Romo's Wedding Planner

Andy & Brian Marcus- Photographers of the Stars

Marcy Blum- NYC's Top Wedding Planner

David Beahm- Fashion & Socialites Event Designer

Mindy Weiss- Celebrity Wedding Planner

Michelle Lord Rago- Destination Wedding Planner

Shira Savada- Real Weddings Editor for Martha Stewart Weddings

Rebecca Crumley Weddings Photo Director of The Knot

Jill Meister- Media Production & Consulting

Angela Desveaux founder of WedLuxe

Harmony Walton founder of Bridal Bar

Sean Low- The Business of Being Creative Founder

Ceci Johnson- Couture Invitation and Branding Design

Sylvia Weinstock- Most Famous Cake Creator

Ed Libby- Amazing Floral & Event Designer

In the MOST "event" possible, I want to share with you two recap videos of my time in Cayman! More pictures to follow in later posts but for now, enjoy!

Day 1

Day 2&3

Vendor Collaboration:: Arizona Foothills Magazine

The one and only Gina Meola asked my husband and I if we wanted to be her bride and groom models for an upcoming photo shoot she was doing. While I said "YES!" right away my hubby didn't find it quite as exciting as I did.

As you can see below, he did it, he looked SO handsome and we had so much fun.

It was honestly like we got married all over again AND we like our look SO much that these pictures just might replace some from our real day.

We joke that our children are going to think we got married 50 times and not know which pictures are our real ones!

For a full vendor list and details about the shoot scroll to the bottom!

Gina, you are so gifted. Seriously. Amazing.

Rings were borrowed from the owner of this private boat Suzy Alofs. That girl has more style than any girl I know!!

Red soles, what else is there to say?

He looks so good in suits...my favorite thing ever.

Dinner with amazing friends!

I always get this dressed up for dinner. It's just what I do.

Fashion Stylist: Alex of AVE Styles
Matthew Christopher Wedding Gown: Mariee Bridal
Shoes and Wardrobe: Sakes Firth Avenue
Catering: Creative Hands Cuisine
Florals and Decor: Encore Creative
Sweet Treats: Tammie Coe Cakes
Venue Rental: Bella Palazzo
Hair and Makeup: Arthur Frederico
Stationery: The Paper Place

The Countdown Begins:: Engage! 11 Grand Del Mar Recap

3 days until I leave for Cayman and 5 days until the festivities of Engage! begin!!!!

A personal kick off to celebrate Engage! I have decided to do a mini recap of Engage!11 at Grand del Mar back in June. It was an incredible week to remember!!!

Upon arrival each guests received their welcome bag!The foyer of the welcome reception was dressed to impress with a stunning bridal silhouette covered in florals by none other than Karen Tran.Each gift bag was stocked with tiny details and fun welcome gifts!!! From Stationary by Mindy Weiss to cake in a jar it was a perfect way to kick off the festivities.Opening ceremonies with lots of motivational speeches by wedding industry professionals, perfectly place and accessorized furniture for guests to sit, and beautiful linens that made it feel like it might as been a wedding!

The red linens reminded me of Dorothy's slippers. SO blingy!!!

Me clapping! Someone must have said something GREAT!

The welcome party on The Grand del Mar's lawn. Natural woods, orchids, Aspen trees and food trucks. PERFECT combo!

This was a HUGE over sized violin like instrument that reached over and across the heads of guests. It was truly amazing.

We didn't just go to Engage! for the parties but to learn from our industries TOP professionals!!! The ambiance was stunning and a perfect seat to soak in all the amazing-ness that was about to come our way.

Monique Lhuillier was a guest speaker that day. Starting her company in her early twenties and only 39 at Engage! last year. So inspirational.

Even snack breaks are not boring at Engage! A strawberry display with everything BERRY-beautiful graced us in the foyer. Details, Details, Details!!!!

Lunch was hosted by the one and only Miss. Sylvia Weinstock. She literally built a cake as we eat lunch. She started her now WORLD famous cakes when she was 50 years young. SEE anything is possible!!!

HEY! It's me. ;)

Back to hearing speakers after lunch was MY personal favorite Marcy Blum. She is a very talented and amazing Wedding Planner from NYC.

Then there is the WEST Coast Goddess MRS. Mindy Weiss. When she speaks you can hear her passion for what she does. She is gifted, beautiful and so nice.

Jen O'Sullivin & I. SHE is an extremely talented photographer from Los Angeles.

Our final night was hosted, designed and planned by Mindy Weiss. It was OVER-THE-TOP stunning and vibrant. The centerpieces alone made me feel so if I was walking into Wonderland right behind Alice!

YEP, that's me! Dancing with Todd from Todd events in Dallas. I LOVE him!

My Engage! BBF Dennis. I can't wait to see him in Cayman!!!

I love photo booth pictures and when you are working events it's rare you actually get to jump into one!!!! :)