Let's Recap!

Tuesday was Let's Eat Cake! And we did eat a lot of cake. I'm still on a sugar high! It was such fun! Melissa and her gang did an amazing job!
Here's a recap!

Behold...the yumminess of Let's Eat Cake! This isn't all the cakes, but I can assure you that all of the cakes there were pretty fab!

 

Here are some of the silent auction cakes!
Giovanni wanted the Ice Cream Cone cake, but sadly he was out bid. By a little girl. He's only slightly bitter.



And we got to meet Kerry Vincent! And Giovanni and I got to hug her! 
I think that made up for losing the cake (somewhat...)


So cool! 

So there ya have it! I can't even believe it's over! All of the hard work paid off! Plus we got to eat tons of cake for a good cause!  It just doesn't get much better than that!
Thanks Melissa, for letting us be a part of all the fun!

Close to our Hearts!



Check out Jennifer and TJ's engagement photos! These guys are more than just clients...they're like family to us! We've known Jennifer forever! But seriously...How cute is this picture?! Awwww!

Check out all their photos, taken by Gwendolyn Tundermann! So cute! Not that we're bias! Okay, maybe a little!

Can you say SUGAR OVERLOAD!


Last night was Let's Eat Cake, the awesome fundraiser hosted by Melissa DiStefano of Masterpiece Weddings for the St. Jude Children's Hospital! And let me just say, I don't think I have ever in my life eaten that much cake in one night. EVER! I seriously thought I was going to go into a sugar coma. But then I saw another cake, and forgot all about that. Funny how that works. But not only were these cakes super yummy, they were also incredible to look at! I mean crazy good! It was a great night. And the best part is that it was all for a great cause! How sweet is that! 

Congratulations to Melissa on an amazing event! 

A Special Greeting!

Today is a very special day... It is the birthday of a very important part of our lil Unique Designs family. Our Danny is a year older today!!!! 

Happy Birthday Danny! 
We hope it's the best birthday ever! 
Luv ya!
Kenya & Giovanni

Got Invitations?!?

So...do you have invitations?

by:danny








You know what I've noticed? For an invitation blog, we sure do not post much about invitations! I promise we actually do work. I wanted to take a minute to show a little something that we can do. Here's a design from Envelopments that was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings. If you've dropped by our office recently you've already seen it on display at the 'make it a complete mess and we'll clean it up table'.







See...



And if you like it but are not sure if it's for you, we can 'tweek' it (and make it better but you didn't hear it from me..he he).





















Is That Frosting I Smell....

Oh yes, that is the sweet smell of Lets Eat Cake! It really is so close you could almost taste it! NEXT TUESDAY! Please try and contain your excitement! Oh what the hay! Feel free to jump up and down like a school girl! LOL





But don't think that just because it's next week you have no more time to donate! Don't be silly, there is still plenty of time! Simply got to the Let's Eat Cake website and click the donate here button! If you haven't purchased your ticket yet, head on over to Masterpiece Weddings or Solutions Bridal and get one!

Ok, Maybe we're braggin' just a little...

We can't help it!  As we said before, we have some of the hottest clients out there! And to further prove it, we'd like to introduce Tracey and Matt! 



Tracey and Matt had their engagement photos taken by the lovely and uber-talented Lindsey (Pure By Lindsey)! They are so cute and truly one of the sweetest couples you will ever meet! How did we get so lucky to have such adorable people as clients?!  

A lil Inspiration

I was checking out inspiration boards on Style Me Pretty and I came across this beauty! I'm a sucker for that old hollywood glam look and to me this falls in that category!




I absolutly love how the bride's hair and the silhouette on  the cameo match. That's pretty neat. (Yes, I said neat, that word is making a comeback!)
I also love the flowers on the cake, it's that old-school glam with an updated modern twist. 
Very chic!


You like us...You really like us!

How cool is this! Unique Designs has been chosen to receive the 2009 Bride's Choice Award given by Wedding Wire



All we can say is, Thank You! It's an absolute honor to be given this award and to get to work with all the awesome customers we've been blessed to come in contact with!

Thanks again for all the support!

2009 Spring Make Up Trends

Come on! Catch up!
by: danny


I know it’s barely February but the makeup trends for Spring ’09 are starting to appear. It seems the trickle down from New York runways are tossing out the heavy eyebrows and bright red lips. Put away your simple looks. Spring is preparing for larger than life lashes, flawless complexions and the soft, smokey eye.









As hard as it may be, put your intense liquid liner back in the drawer. Eye makeup for this

Spring is all about definition and a soft touch of fantasy. Christian Dior, Jill Stuart and NARS

are all releasing softer, pastel collections for the eyes. Start looking around and you’ll see that nearly every makeup line, including Vincent Longo seen here, has been promoting violet

eyeliner to create a soft, smokey eye that compliments every skin tone.


Completing the softer eye is a pair of false lashes. Shown on almost every runway at New York Fashion week, properly applies false eyelashes add an ethereal sense of fantasy to the makeup trend this spring.
For the brows, you should give it a soft and more natural look. Try letting them grow and only trimming the unruly hairs, allowing the rest to naturally sweep toward the temple.

*Photo credit:www.iswii.net, www.urcosme.com]


Spring Trends, 2009

The fashion trends for Spring 2009 are being unveiled! It's exciting, I know!  And they are fierce!

Check out Brides.com's Editor's Pick for Top Wedding Dress trends in 09!

Here are a few of my personal favorites! I love wedding dresses! From the most extravagant to the simple and sleek! Wedding dresses are fun!


So Beautiful! Stay tuned, more on the Spring 09 Wedding trends to come!

We're not braggin'...But it's kinda true!

We have some of the hottest clients in the world! Don't believe us? See for yourself!



Perfect example! Kari (Kee to Your heart) and her fiance Andrew just had their engagement photos done by the super talented Kara Pennington and let me just tell ya...they look AMAZING!

Thanks for sharing this sneak peek of your photos! Can't wait to see more!

OMG!!!!!! Best thing EVER!

For those of you who don't know, my Birthday was on January 27th.  And let me just tell ya...It was awesome! The best birthday on a "Tuesday" ever! Not only did I spend it with the greatest friends in the world but, I also received the following fabulousness!!!


Yes, that is my birthday cake! Kristy, of Posh Pastry, made this beautiful and equally yummy cake! Oh, yes...I am a lucky girl! My very own, pink and black "fabulosity in cake form". 
Best thing EVER!


{As you can see, this was a total surprise! Not my best photographic moment, lol!}

Thank sooo sooo sooo (Did I mention sooo) much for for the amazing cake. You have no idea how happy you made me!!! I'm still smiling from ear to ear just thinking about seeing it for the first time! Love at first sight! 

You rock, Kristy!


I also want to say thank you to Kari, Giovanni, and Danny! You guys are the best friends a girl could ever wish for! You all made my birthday so special! 
I Heart You!!!

Get Decked Out!!!

If you love paper, you're simply going to LOVE this....

Now, you can get your very own mini-deck full of papers exclusively from Envelopments. It's small but mighty, holding 200 paper samples! (Yep, you heard me right!) Metallic, Textured, Matte, and Printed papers! The ENTIRE COLLECTION in the palm of your hands! Oh, it gets better. Buy this mini deck for only $20 bucks and you get $20 bucks off you next order with Unique Designs! Seriously! How cool is that?! Head over to the Envelopments website and get one! Go on...You know you want to!

Feelin' Blue...

Oh...Not that kind of blue! We're inspired by blue today...Tiffany Blue to exact! Check out our inspiration board in honor of our favorite little blue box!



Images from Google Images

Brides Wars Showcase

Check out our pictures for the showcase we did last weekend at the Royal Park Theater for the premier of Bride Wars! It was awesome, and we had so much fun!!! 

I decided to join the war!!!! I'm a little underdressed though!



This lovely cake was designed by KB's Kake Kreations! It's modeled after the one in the movie! Everyone loved it! And why wouldn't they, it's beautiful!!!!



Prange's Florist provided us with this gorgeous floral arrangement and my bouquet!!! 

I have to say, this was great! It was a wonderful way of showing off what we can do and make new connections! A special thanks to KB's Kake Kreations for the awesome display cake, Prange's florist for the flowers and Avie for the table linens! You guys are the best!

It's the thought that counts?

Finding the right wedding gift can sometimes be difficult. Lets face it, some people are just hard to shop for. I should should know, I'm one of those people! LOL 

Since one of my best friends is getting married soon, I've been on the knot.com a lot lately and I came across an article where couples listed the worst gifts ever. I've listed the best of the worst.

 


Warning: What you are about to read is not for the faint of heart...It's scary.

"A 3-D painting of horses" (You can never have too many of those...)

"A hand-painted lucky horseshoe"  (At least it's lucky...)

"A picture of a wine cork" (I think I would rather have the wine...)

A bottle of vinegar vegetables" (*Blank Stare*)

"A mop" (Seriously???)

"Febreze air freshener" (I assume it goes with the mop.)

"Gift card that was empty" (WOW!)

"An IOU"  

"A Bill Clinton pot holder" 

"A regifted tray (with the original card to the regifter included with the present)" (That is special!)


So the moral of the story is...think before you gift. LOL Don't end up on this list!




Photo from theknot.com





If I were your wedding, I'd sleep with one eye open...



I just saw Bride Wars! And I must say...It was a lot better than I expected!!! I would totally buy it when it comes out on DVD! The things that happened between Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Anne Hathaway) in the movie were HILARIOUS! I'm not even sure some of it is legal, lol!


{Look, they're Gator colored! Orange & Blue!}


I left the theater with thinking, 1.) I can't wait to have a wedding of my own someday and 2.) I'm so glad my best friend is a guy, lol!

If you haven't seen it yet, you should grab your best friend and check it out!

It has been Kenya Approved, lol!

I think...I'm in love!!!!

OMG! I had to share this with you guys b/c I love...love...LOVE!...this cake! It's almost as if it was made for me!






For those of you who don't know, the fabulosity in cake form that you see before you was made by Kristy from Posh Pastry. I had seen a picture of it on her blog before, but seeing it in person...I can't even tell you! My heart skipped a beat! LOL



Giovanni and Danny, they laughed at me! LOL But I had to take a picture with "My" cake!

Don't we look perfect for each other?!

Ok, I will stop gushing over my cake now! :-)



Thank you Kristy, for taking the picture and for making such a awesome cake! I heart you!







PS: Kristy...My Birthday is 01/27...just throwing that out there!







So that is what Fergalicious looks like....


I'm sure you've all heard that Fergie and Josh Duhamel were married this weekend. While most people are dying to see the wedding dress, his tux and the location, us Unique Designers were dying to see the invitation!!! (DUH! Would you expect anything less?!?! LOL)

So, with out further ado...



It's a lot more simple than I would have expected! What do you think of this fergialicious wedding invitation and program?


pictures via Radar Online

Bride Wars - Winners



Congratulations to Kristy of Posh Pastries & Kristin from Masterpiece Weddings, winners of a pair of tickets to see Bride Wars staring Kate Hudson & Anne Hathaway!

We're so happy for you! We hope you both enjoy the movie!!!!

Congrats again, from your friends, Unique Designs!

Showcase


Happy Friday!!

Big News! Unique Designs was invited to set up a display at Royal Park this weekend for the premiere of Bride Wars! Make sure to come by, see some new invitation designs, see the movie, and just say HI!!

Check Fandango for show times and to purchase tickets. OR If you would like FREE tickets enter our contest here! Winners will be announced TODAY at 3:00PM

Can't wait to see you there!


Twitter

We have a new Twitter account!!


Follow us throughout the day, (you know you want to!)


http://twitter.com/uniquestudio

Let's keep it Rolling!

Make Melissa Pay Week continues! So far the response has been fantastic, and we can keep this rolling! Keep reposting the blog, tell your friends to tell their friends to tell their friends! This is for a wonderful cause! Blog it forward!

Bride Wars Tickets


Hey Gainesville!!!


We have 5 pairs of tickets for Bride Wars starring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson to give away, courtesy of Regal Cinemas. The tickets can be used Sunday through Thursday at anytime at Royal Park Stadium 16.


Check out the premise of the movie below, it sounds pretty fun...

Emma (Anne Hathaway) and Liv (Kate Hudson) are best friends, and since they were young, they have always wanted to be married in The Plaza Hotel. Planning to marry their respective husbands to-be, everything seems to be going perfectly--the dates are set, their dresses are beautiful, and the maids of honor, each other, are as joyful as can be. However, when the pair of friends receive the bad news that their weddings were planned for the same day, the pre-wedding bliss is ruined. With neither willing to give up her dream wedding, Liv and Emma declare themselves to be engaged in the most heated and dangerous kind of war known to man--Bride Wars.


Sounds good, huh? Here's what you have to do to get your tickets....

Post a comment with the name of your best friend and you will be entered to win a pair of tickets. That's it!! The names will be selected randomly on Friday! Good Luck

Special Thanks to Regal Cinemas!!!

Make Melissa Pay!

It's not over.... Melissa has agreed to pay $1 for every blog that re-posts about Let's Eat Cake! this entire week! Let's not let the buzz die down, we need to help raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The goal is $50,000, and they are well on their way. Let's do something to help out.

Here are just some of the amazing blogs that have re-blogged about this great event:



If you haven't done so already, re-blog!

Just copy and paste:As I'm sure you all know, Let's Eat Cake, the amazing fundraiser hosted by the equally amazing Melissa Margarita-DiStefano, is February 17th at the Plaza Paramount Hotel. {Wow, that is right around the corner!!} Let's Eat Cake is a cake decorating competition with all proceeds going to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In an effort to make sure we get the word out to everyone (and raise money), we are starting this chain-blog (Ok, not sure if that is correct terminology. But it's like a chain letter so let's just go with it, shall we?)


Here's what we need you to do...Repost this post on your blog and ask others to post it on their blogs. Melissa will donate one dollar to the fundraiser for every blog that this is reposted on. Let's make Melissa Pay! Once you have reposted it, leave a comment letting us know that you posted it along with the url to the blog. It's for a great cause and it will be fun to see how far it will go! So lets do it... Lets blog it forward and raise money for a great cause!!!

Ps: If you haven't already, be sure to check out the Let's Eat Cake Blog!

Truly Special


Yesterday we started our "chain blog" in support of Let's Eat Cake! Today I wanted to let you know why this amazing fundraiser that Melissa Di-Stefano is putting together is so special to me.
I personally do not know any child that has had their life directly affected by a tragic disease however, I do have a child in my life who I love more than words can express. My little brother, Kenneth, is a hyper-active 9 years old. I see him at least once every two weeks when he comes over to spend the weekend with me, and I talk to him every other day. He loves video games and hates school. He is sensitive and strong, quiet but loud, he is my baby brother! He is the reason I strive to suceed and the main reason I support Let's Eat Cake!


Kenneth and I being Goofy!

So you see, I cannot imagine what a family goes through when a child in their family is ill. I am relieved to know that there is a place where children and their health is the main concern. Now you know why I believe this fundraiser is truly special: because of one little boy!
- Giovanni



Blog it Forward....

As I'm sure you all know, Let's Eat Cake, the amazing fundraiser hosted by the equally amazing Melissa Margarita-DiStefano, is February 17th at the Plaza Paramount Hotel. {Wow, that is right around the corner!!} Let's Eat Cake is a cake decorating competition with all proceeds going to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In an effort to make sure we get the word out to everyone (and raise money), we are starting this chain-blog (Ok, not sure if that is correct terminology. But it's like a chain letter so let's just go with it, shall we?)


Here's what we need you to do...Repost this post on your blog and ask others to post it on their blogs. Melissa will donate one dollar to the fundraiser for every blog that this is reposted on. Let's make Melissa Pay! Once you have reposted it, leave a comment letting us know that you posted it along with the url to the blog. It's for a great cause and it will be fun to see how far it will go! So lets do it... Lets blog it forward and raise money for a great cause!!!

Ps: If you haven't already, be sure to check out the Let's Eat Cake Blog!

Congratulations...

Amanda from The Bissful Bride!


Random.org chose lucky comment #6! Amanda has won a wedding themed movie prize package that consists of 4 dvd's (Made of Honor, The Wedding Date, Just Married, Wedding Crashers), and 2 movie tickets to Bride Wars!!!
Congratulations from your friends at Unique Designs!