UNIQUE Info: Cake Size

When we discuss wedding cakes with our Brides, one question that always comes up is - "How big of cake should I have?"

Typically, we defer to the cake baker, as they can offer the best information, but we came across this informative chart on Pinterest -

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This chart can definitely help you when deciding the size of your wedding cake!

UNIQUE Ideas: Wedding Signs

Wedding signs can serve two purposes. They can help guide your guests and they can be a decorative addition.

If your wedding layout is confusing, signs will help guide your guests. To know if your wedding layout can be confusing, is to walk it as a guest. Are there twists and turns that may entice your guests?

When it comes to the decorative aspect, putting some signs around your wedding with fun sayings and cute details will add an extra special touch.

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Are these pointing you in the right direction?

UNIQUE Ideas: Inspiration from Marilyn

Have you been watching the hit show on NBC - Smash? We are obsessed with it, and found that Marilyn can inspire some pretty fabulous weddings!

Check it out!

Short 50's style tea-length dresses are so glamorous!


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A short, blonde, curly style and lots of jewels can make any Bride feel like Marilyn!


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Centerpieces filled with feathers and pearls can be reminiscent of Marilyn's glam!


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A cake with lots of jewels can definitely become a Bride's best friend!


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It's our opinion that - hot pink and black is definitely a color scheme that Marilyn would choose!


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Are you incorporating any Marilyn inspiration into your wedding?

UNIQUE Ideas: Ombre

Ombre is all the rage! Utilizing multiple shades of the same color, from light to dark, creates dimension and interest and adds a modern touch to your wedding.

Whether it's on the cake, in the flowers, or even your gown, like the uber-cool Gwen Stefani, adding ombre to your design will most definitely achieve a UNIQUE wedding!


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Are you using ombre in your wedding?

UNIQUE Ideas: Subtle Statement

Happy Tuesday UNIQUE fans!

As you must know, we are BIG fans of color, but you don't always need a color blast to make a statement. Sometimes an ivory wedding is just the thing to capture the elegant, timeless statement that you are seeking. To add some variety, bring in some different shades of ivory, white, and champagne. Candlelight is the perfect compliment to this color scheme. When is comes to lighting, amber (the color of candlelight) will always complement it.


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Sometimes the most subtle look can create the most breathtaking statement!

UNIQUE Ideas: Write Me A Letter

Looking for a UNIQUE guestbook idea, try this large vintage letter that we saw featured on Style Me Pretty! Your guests will write all of their well wishes and notes to you and it will become a lovely decor piece in your home!


Image courtesy of Style Me Pretty.

UNIQUE Feature: Dax & Deanna Featured on Marry Me Tampa Bay

Dax & Deanna's darling wedding is being featured on Marry Me Tampa Bay!



Congratulations to all the vendors that were involved in this lovely wedding!

Image courtesy of Marry Me Tampa Bay.

KISS & TELL: Jennifer & Mike

"Staci and the crew at Unique Event Design are amazing! I have no idea how I would have managed my wedding without them!" - Mr. & Mrs. Marker

Image courtesy of Basia Mille Photography.

Jennifer & Mike were such a fun couple to work with. Their wedding was all about the party and not about tradition!

UNIQUE Honor!

We are proud to announce that we have won the Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award for 2012. This is our third year winning this honor!

This prestigious award is determined by reviews from your past clients and recognizes the top 5 percent of local Wedding Professionals from the WeddingWire Network.

Image courtesy of Wedding Wire.

UNIQUE News!

We have some very UNIQUE news to share with you! It looks like we may a wedding on the calendar for 2037! Staci and her husband are expecting their first child!

In preparation for this big change, we've opted to close the studio so that Staci can work from home and keep an eye on the little one.

We are still taking a good number of weddings for 2012 and we are looking forward to the newest challenge ahead - juggling parenthood and event planning!

Thank you for your support and God bless!

UNIQUE Wedding: Lisa & Ben

Check out Lisa & Ben's highlights video!


Video courtesy of VH Video.

UNIQUE Feature: Kate & Mike at St. John Vianney Catholic Church & the St. Pete Beach Community Center

Kate and Mike were a recommendation from previous client, Kristin and Jason. This is such a sweet couple that hired us months before their wedding and upon coming to the studio for their final meeting, we were so excited to find out that they were expecting their first child! I adored their color scheme of lime and a corally orange! It was so refreshing against the water backdrop. Since this couple are serious dog-lovers, the table numbers had photos of their dogs and the escort cards with dog treats asking the guests to "SIT" at their table. The dance floor was accented with an array of Chinese lanterns and added the perfect pop of color against the white ceiling. The couple opted to do a trivia game, where they raised either the Bride's shoe or the Groom's shoe in response to questions asked by the DJ. The guests were on the floor! An especially great moment was when the Bride posed with two of our previous brides, Melinda & Kristin!

Kate & Mike, thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your wedding!

Wedding Coordination: UNIQUE Event Design...of course

Bartending, Catering, & Linens: Orange Blossom Catering

Cake: A Better Cheesecake

Decor & Florist: FH Weddings

Hair & Makeup: J-Con

Stationery: Seaside Invitations

Hotel Accommodations: Barefoot Beach Resort

Ceremony Venue & Officiant: St. John Vianney Catholic Church

DJ: Sword Sounds

Photography: A Fly on the Wall Photography

Rentals: Rent-All City

Tuxedo Rental: MW Tux

Cocktail Hour & Reception Venue: St. Pete Community Center