Real Wedding : Nicoleta + Alex's Boca Grande Wedding at The Gasparilla Inn

Wedding season in Palm Beach is about to kick off, and what better way to celebrate than to share one the cinematographic trailer of one of our favorite weddings of the spring season! Lauren Daversa Events is over the moon to be a part of helping one of our own plan her special day! This wedding will always hold a special place in our heart! Nicoleta, Alex and Boo, WE LOVE - LOVE - LOVE you!

Nicoleta and Alex's Wedding Weekend
at The Gasparilla Inn
captured by Black Label
on behalf of Lauren Daversa Events 
A wedding like this ONLY happens with an A Team! The hugest of huge thank you-s to the small army who tirelessly worked to ensure the weekend was a success!

• Wedding Planner: Lauren Daversa Events
• Cinematographer: Black Label
• Venue: The Gasparilla Inn 
• Floral & Lighting Designer: Xquisite Events 
• Entertainment: Rock With U

Be sure and check back for the photography recap of the entire wedding. And if you want to see the behind the scenes fun shenanigans and happenings at LDE, as we continue to plan from Palm Beach to New York, Florence and everywhere that lies in between, please say hello to us on Instagram where we have set up an account under MsLaurenDaversa.

Real Wedding : Olivia + Nicholas' Palm Beach Wedding at Flagler Museum

Today, this week, this month, this year, I have been taken aback by how fast the time has been flying by!  More than anything else, I feel blessed LDE's business is living in this reality! All the hours, meetings, calls, emails, text messages, the office work, the planning, the planning, the planning, the effort, the personalities, all the behind-the-scenes happenings clients' never know about...the job description is never ending. And as challenging as this profession is, it will never be too challenging to change how much I love my job! I could never imagine dedicating this much too anything else - except of course, The Princess!

This year, LDE has had the pleasure of working with some pretty fabulous couples!  After the wedding has come and gone, it is a little difficult that the meeting and calls between our favorite clients become less.  Which is why it so exciting when we receive that special email sharing the good news that the wedding photos and trailer are available!  It is so exciting to be able to go back to the wedding day, the day we spent over 365 days planning!   And today was that day when Black Label Wedding Films shot me the text, "Olivia and Nicholas' highlight is live!!"

The Newlyweds

all Photos courtesy of

Thompson Photography Group

To be honest, Olivia and Nicholas deserve an epic poem of praise.  They are the couple where every second we spent together, on the phone, texting, emailing, of course when we had in person planning meeting, they were always a true joy!  

Below is the trailer of their wedding day, created by Black Label Wedding Films.  It is a beautiful glimpse of their gorgeous wedding celebration at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum!

Check out the village it took to create Olivia + Nicolas' Flagler Henry Morrison Flagler Museum : 

• Event Planner: Lauren Daversa Events 
• Church: Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
• Reception Venue: Henry Morrison Flagler Museum with Lauren Clyman 
• Catering: Chez Gourmet
• Photographer: Thompson Photography Group 
• Cinematographer: Black Label Wedding Films
• Ceremony Duo: Master Musicians 
• Rentals: Atlas Party Rental 
• Decor: Touch of Paradise 
• Cake: The Sugar Monkey 
• Rehearsal Day Beauty : J Penn Hair and Makeup 
• Wedding Day Beauty: Make Up By Marz 
• Photobooth: Thompson Photography Group
• Custom Wedding Stationery Design & Branding: Lauren Daversa Events 
• Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Jove at the Four Seasons Resort   
• Welcome Party Venue: The Library at the Four Seasons Resort   
• After Party Venue: The Library at the Four Seasons Resort
• Day After Brunch: Graze at Four Seasons Resort
• Celebrant: Family Priest, Father Aristides Arizi
• Bridal Party Transportation: Molly's Trolleys
• Guest Transportation: Need-a-Bus
• Welcome Gifts: Greek Bombonieras with Koufeta made by the Groom's Cousin
• Wedding Bag: handcrafted by the Groom's Mother 
• Get Away Car: Classic Vintage Rolls Royce
• Greek Dancing: The Brothers Ceavers

Be sure and check back for the full recap of Thompson Photography Group's wedding pictures of our Henry Morrison Flagler Museum wedding extravaganza! And of course, always check in to see the shenanigans and happenings at LDE, as we continue to plan from Palm Beach to New York, Florence and all that lies in between!

Real Moment : The Bride's First Look at Flagler Museum in Palm Beach

What does it takes to brighten my day?  I could write an epic poem, and one verse would be dedicated to wedding pictures.   So when this beautiful shot from a previous LDE wedding came across my desk today,  it's easy to understand why I felt it had to be shared with all of you!

One year has passed since this wedding, but I am instantly transported back to this day when I see this shot.  Like it was yesterday, I remember neatly tucking away this sweet, gorgeous LDE bride into the limo.  To myself, I could not believe how radiant she looked.  She just so happens to already be the sweetest person, but she also spent the afternoon with Ms. Ivette Gil  and her Beauty Design Team, having a blast getting her hair and makeup done in an ocean view suite at The Breakers.  Um, think this would put a smile on just about any one's face!

In the blink of an eye, her limo left the valet circle, and turned onto Country Road.  The drive is a short distance from the The Breakers to the wedding venue, but I know it feels like an eternity on a bride's wedding day.  From Cocoanut Row to Whitehall Way...

... and then this.
  

... the instant when our bride has her first glimpse of where her sunset wedding ceremony will shortly take place:  the iconic and magnificent, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum - and captured perfectly by Ambrosio Photography.

Honestly, it's an extraordinary feeling for me to see the professional photography from my weddings; and I can only imagine the feeling for our clients!  

So what happens next?  Be sure to check back for the full recap from our Flagler Museum wedding! And of course, always check in to see the shenanigans and happenings at LDE, as we continue to plan from Palm Beach to New York, Florence and all that lies in between!

| photo credit - Ambrosio Photography |

Real Event : Lisa + Cole's Gender Reveal Baby Shower

It is mind blowing to me that it was February of 2011 when I first introduced Lisa and Cole!  This was over five years ago when I shared just a few images of their engagement session, shot onsite at their family farm.  Shortly after that, I then shared the excited news that their, which featured Lisa's lily-pop bouquet, was selected to be published! SIDE NOTE - Lisa's bouquet remains the largest, most amazing bouquet LDE has seen to date! And today, I could not be any more thrilled to share a few images from their baby shower!

That it correct!  Last October,  Lisa phoned with some very exciting news : a Berger Baby was on the way!  Yes, it is totally normal for me to keep in touch with all my couples, along with their family members and even some of their friends! 

Lisa went on to share how their wedding day (which, LDE planned) was the best day of her and Cole's life.  Okay, now I am gushing! My former bride shared that they could think of no one other than LDE to create another celebration for a special moment in their lives - the Berger Baby Shower! Seriously, receiving this type of love from our LDE Family is truly one of the best parts of this job.  I consider it to be an honor! 

But Lisa was not done with the surprises, and she threw out a curve ball.  This was not going to be a typical baby shower.  The Berger Baby Shower was going to be a gender reveal!  Holy - oh - em - gee, I am excited!

AND the expecting parents were entrusting me, and only me, with the one document containing their baby's gender.  VERY IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: by far the biggest secret I have ever been asked to keep, and not easy!

We got to work right away, and in true Berger style, they want over the top.  And so LDE delivered an over the top, outta control, gender reveal - baby shower fit for royalty.

The event took place at The Polo Club, where Team LDE worked tirelessly to transform the patio of The Mallet Grille into a pink and blue wonderland where 150 of the expecting parents friends and family oooh-ed and ahhhh-ed for the entire afternoon.

Guests walked through a billowy tunnel, into a custom made, replica of the Berger family barn.  The same barn which served as the backdrop for their engagement pictures, now has a mini-me version built to showcased a five tier cake.  The cake, of course, was complete with a carousel.  But before the cake, everyone enjoyed a three course lunch, and then danced away to their favorite songs under a chandelier strung with baby rattles and bottles.

Anticipation filled the afternoon, and in the final moments : the reveal!

Everyone gathered on the polo field to watch as Lisa and Cole lifted a blanket off an antique baby carriage, containing balloons in the color that represented the Berger Baby's gender!

Sincerely, this was an amazing afternoon.  And it took a powerhouse team of my fave industry colleagues to build such a magical world: Bambini Soiree, The Sugar Monkey, Tom Jackson Band, 1313 Photography, and of course, Black Label Wedding Films.  A huge thank you to everyone for all their efforts!!

Pink or blue?  You'll have to watch and see...

Enjoy the cinematic work of Black Label Wedding Films, and be sure to check back soon for the full event recap!