{Lovely Little Details | Happy Valentine's Day}

Wishing you all a very Happy Valentine's Day and sending lots of love your way!

{Image by KT Merry Photography | Stephanie + Rich's Wedding}

XOXO,

The LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN  Team

{Save-the-Dates + Valentine's Day = The Perfect Combination}

With Valentine's Day just right around the corner, we've been brainstorming some fun and different Save-the-Date ideas for those of you getting hitched next Fall/Winter.  Why not combine your Save-the-Date with a little Valentine's Day love for all of your guests to be!?  Just like the two of you, it might just be the perfect combination!

Here are some fun ideas for a Save-the-Date/Valentine's Day combo that all of your guests will love when you ask them to "Be Ours".

Customize an engagement picture with the word LOVE and ask your friends and family to "Be our guests"!

Rather than "our class", let your guests know that the "we would knot be the same without your love and support...save-the-date..."!

Or send a fun or quirky little gift to your guests asking them to "be yours"!

Customize a Paint Strip in different shades of Reds and Pinks that not only makes a cute Valentine's Day Card, but also a fun Save-the-Date idea.

Who doesn't love getting chocolate on Valentine's Day? Surprise your guests with a custom wrapped chocolate bar and details about your upcoming nuptials inside!

A cute scratch off card with a role of pennies is also a fun little nod to a Valentine's Day/Save-the-Date combo!

Or send each guest a little bag of Valentine's Day treats with a personalized Save-the-Date slipped inside!!

{Photos via Martha Stewart, Dandee Designs, Country Living}

XOXO,

The LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN Team

{Real Wedding | Marica and Brock | Boca Grande, FL}

Back in late October 2011, LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN had the distinct honor to assist with the wedding celebration of Marica + Brock, who both live in New York City, for their beautiful Boca Grande, Florida wedding weekend held at the historical Gasparilla Inn & Club.  The best thing about it was that they had The Gasparilla Inn & Club all to themselves and their 200 guests for the entire weekend.

We started Marica and Brock's beautiful four day wedding weekend on the Thursday before with the Ceremony Rehearsal at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church which was followed by a Rehearsal Dinner for the wedding party and their family at the Golf Club Gazebo at The Gasparilla Inn & Club.  Friday morning, they treated their wedding party to a day of fishing and later that evening, all 200 guests were invited to a Fish Fry at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club full of recipes that were custom created from old family traditions.  On Saturday, the wedding festivities began with the Ceremony held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, followed by Cocktails, a Dinner Reception and Dancing (with AMAZING floral by Botanica International Design Studio) at The Gasparilla Inn.  Then on Sunday they treated everyone to a yummy farewell brunch in BZ's at The Gasparilla Inn.  That afternoon, Marica + Brock escaped on a float plane from Boca Grande to Miami and then off to their Honeymoon in Barbados.

Needless to say, it was a wonderful weekend full of fun, laughter and impeccable service provided by The Gasparilla Inn & Club.  Here are some images from their beautiful wedding day, taken by John Unrue Photography.  P.s. Marica's GORGEOUS Oscar De La Renta gown is to die for!

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A very special thank you to an amazing creative team that we were able to work with to make Marica + Brock's day so special!

Event Planning + Coordination: LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN

Ceremony Venue: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Cake: The Gasparilla Inn & Club

Calligraphy: Sarah Hanna

Stationery: Bradley's Engraved Stationery

Band: The Faze Band

Ceremony Florist: Native Gardens

Personal Flowers, Main Floral and Decor: Botanica International Design Studio

Hair & Make-up: Brides Personal Stylist from NYC

Photography: John Unrue Photography

Rentals: Linens with Panache/Classic Party Rental

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XOXO,

The LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN Team

{Happy Holidays}

We want to personally wish you and yours the warmest of Holiday Wishes!

Please note that our office will be on Holiday from noon on Friday, December 23, 2011 and returning on Monday, January 2, 2012.  Should you have any questions or need any assistance, we will be checking email, so please send us a note at info@luciapauldesign.com.  We look forward to working with you in 2012!

Happy Holidays,

Anna + the LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN Team

{REAL EVENT | 2011 Franklin Templeton Shootout}

Last week, LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN had the honor of working with Kirsten and Greg Norman and their fabulous team from A Greg Norman Production Company on designing and planning all of the decor for the 2011 Franklin Templeton Shootout ProAm Pairings Party and Awards Dinner.  When we were approached, we only had two and a half months to pull all of the design elements together for both events.  Needless to say, it was a fun event to be able to work on.

Here are a few shots from both events during the 2011 Franklin Templeton Shootout and links to additional photos from the event.  First up, Tuesday night's Pairings Party.  To see more photos from the Pairings Party you can visit the Franklin Templeton Shootout's website HERE.

{All photos by Michael O'Bryon}

{The Host, Greg Norman, with some of the fun poolside decor}

{Greg Norman with the Emcee for the Evening, Chris Berman}

{The Floating Stage}

{The Scoreboard and Pairings Listing}

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On Thursday night, we had the distinct honor to help plan and design the Awards Dinner for the ProAm.  With over 350 guests hosted in the Tiburon Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples Golf Resort, we created a design reminiscent of the Art Deco Era with a cool and chic Dinner Club vibe.  We worked closely with the fabulous 50-Fifty Creative Services on all of the custom floral and decor elements.  The 35 tables were adorned with two different styles of centerpieces.  The first were hand painted black and gold Palm Leaves in tall, sleek black vases surrounded by smaller gilded vases filled with Creamy, White Phalaenopsis Orchids.  The second style was a low, but full arrangement of White Phalaenopsis Orchids accented with gold and black cafe lamps.  We accented the table settings with crystal stemware, Gold Python-like Chargers (they were amazing!), custom made Napkin Rings, Gold Stemware and simple black satin linens.  To set the stage, we worked with Design Elements to create a backdrop that had depth and texture.  They also created entranceways into the ballroom out of sleek black drape to keep in tune with that chic dinner club vibe.

Here are a few photos from Thursday night.  For more photos from the event, visit the Franklin Templeton Shootout's website HERE.

{The Tiburon Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples}

{The Taller of the two centerpieces}

{The lower arrangement composed of Phalaenopsis Orchids and the Cafe Lights}

{The hosts own Wine Label}

{The Emcee for the evening, David Feherty}

{The Panal, from left to right, David Feherty, Greg Norman, Ricky Fowler, Webb Simpson and Keegan Bradley}

{The wonderful hosts for the evening, Kirsten and Greg Norman}

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A special thank you to the Creative Team that helped make this event happen:

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Golf Resort - Venue, Audio Visual, Staging

KCTecs - Lighting/AV

50-Fifty Creative Services - Floral

Linens with Panache/Classic Party Rental - Rentals

BBJ Linen - Linens and Chargers

Design Elements - Stage Decor and Draping

Table Wraps - Cocktail Hour Linens

URBANcoast - Table Numbers

Michael O'Bryon Photography - Photography

And the entire staff at A Great Norman Production Company!

XOXO,

The LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN Team