Congratulations Mr & Mrs Folken!!!

Wow, what an amazing wedding this past Sunday. The sky was blue, the wind was slightly blowing, the air was cooler..it was perfect. The white chairs were set, the string quartet was playing and the most beautiful wedding party and bride walked across the dam at Kickapoo Winery to the ceremony site. The ceremony took place under a beautiful white pergola that the bride's father had made, chandelier and all. I just love an outdoor ceremony!!!
Abbie and Keith made this day so special for everyone..down to the finest details...I cant wait for you to see the pictures. Deidre Lynn Photography was there to capture every moment and every detail.
This couple will stay with me for a very long time, truly genuine, kind, and loving people. And I need to mention TALENTED too. One of their favors to their guests was a CD that they had compiled and the first song is them two, Abbie singing and Keith playing the guitar...and you talk about a voice...WOWZERS! I am hooked! And then to much of our surprise, she sang for her groom during the reception..tears and chills filled the room, beautiful!!!!
I will share pictures as soon as I can...this is one not to be missed!!!

Wedding season in full swing...

It's official, wedding season is in full swing...which means now I really have to step it up with the blog posts..:) First I need to start with Kristen & Tim Karmik, who were married on June 13th at Scared Heart Catholic church, downtown Peoria. With a beautiful luncheon at The Cornerstone...then to top off the evening, there was an after-party at Crusens. Such a fun day for everyone, including us.

This wedding was very meaningful, the Bride and her family have become very special to me. This is the second daughter that I have had the privilege and honor of planning their wedding. I love the Crusen's, from their good nature, their fun personalities, the list goes on. Not to mention they make me feel like family all the time, so its never work with them...ever!!! Can you believe I even MC'd this event...not something I would do for just anyone..haha!!!

Please check out Reichman's Blog, great photographers that captured the day beautifully.

I am looking forward to my next Crusen Wedding...one more daughter to go! :) Love you all!

Congratulations Mr & Mrs. Weinstock!!

Sunday was an amazing day for HEA Weddings! The sun was beaming and so was my bride, her smile will never erase from my mind. For starters this was HEA Weddings first Jewish wedding, although this was a Christian/Jewish wedding, all of the beautiful Jewish traditions took place. Rabbi Frazin and Pastor Shane led a tearful (speaking for myself) ceremony under a beautiful white satin Chuppah that Save the Date created in one of Embassy Suites ballrooms. Black chairs with deep pink sashes that lined just the aisle, and a grey aisle runner transformed the room.
As the guests exited the ceremony, cocktails and appetizers were waiting for them. Then at 6:00, the doors opened into the other portions of the ballroom and Downtime began a 15 minute Motown jam fest!! IT WAS GREAT! The room was stunning with black linens and chair covers, deep pink floral centerpieces, some in low square vases and some on tall silver candlesticks. And of course...candles...always have candles!! It was a great reception, full of energy and if it couldn't get any better, the Horah & Krenzel dances topped it all off. Rhandi and Adam being lifted in chairs above every one's heads, their faces were priceless, they were having the time of their lives. I cant say that so much when the bride's parents and groom's parents were lifted in the air! :)

And I cant forget to mention that on this wedding day, was also the bride's parent's 34th wedding anniversary. They had a special dance just for them..again tearful moment! There were several times that I found myself tearing up that night and on the way home I was thinking to myself.."why so emotional?" Then quickly came the answers...I get to spend one of the most important days in a couple's lives witnessing their union, watching their first dance, witness the love they share, the smiles, the laughter. I form a bond with these clients and in a way its the end of the long road I traveled with them. Love is a beautiful thing and I am so furtunate to do what I love so much and with clients like Rhandi & Adam, their wonderful families and friends...I cant wait for 1000 more!!!

Thank you Rhandi & Adam for the honor! And to Rhandi, you are top notch all the way, your organization and knowledge made this "first" one of the easiest. I will forever be greatful!! Have a wonderful honeymoon in Hawaii and I cant wait to see pics!!

-Lisa

PS. I will try to post some pics soon!! You need to witness the beauty!! :)

More pics from the Floral Fashion Shoot....

Floral Fashion Shoot - Spring 2009

What is a Floral Fashion Shoot?? Its a way for myself, Heaven on Earth, and Pam Cooley Photography to showcase what is up in coming in floral trends for 2009. Everything is soft, romantic, vintage, and unique. Creating your wedding with YOUR style, weddings do not have to be traditional in any sense, don't be afraid to step out of the box and be YOU! Your wedding is a reflection of who you are as a couple, so have fun with it!

So this shoot was all about Modern Vintage and the flowers were absolutely stunning!! We had such a great time and there will be many more pictures to share, these are just a few! ENJOY! And I cant thank Pam enough for these amazing pics! You will start seeing them everywhere, including on Get Married with Colin Cowie...Michelle from Heaven on Earth will be spotlighted on the show in upcoming months!! HOW EXCITING!!

-Happy Planning!

-Lisa