40 Years of Floral Finesse
Hello, I’m Lana the owner, creative director and expert floral artist here at Fairbanks Florist. My passion is for all things floral. My artistry allows me to push the boundaries of floral design to create one of a kind pieces of floral art for my clients. One of my favorite aspects of what I do is when I meet my clients and discuss their dream vision for their event. We go through photos, visuals and intense conversation. This enables me to get inside your head and make your dream a reality. All while getting to know YOU.
After 40 years of offering floral finesse in Central Florida, I remain creative and vibrant in my approach to satisfying unique client commissions. Which can range from individual floral expressions to extravagant haute floral designs for Corporate, Charity, Weddings and other social events. I have designed a vast array of events ranging from bohemian chic beach weddings to lavish celebrations. I continuously work with The Waldorf Astoria Orlando, The Four Seasons Resort Orlando, The Ritz Carlton Orlando, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Dr. Philips Performing Arts Center, to name a few. Fairbanks Florist is the “preferred floral partner” for the prestigious boutique hotel, The Alfond Inn, in Winter Park, Florida. I am blessed to be surrounded by an amazing team of people who help me execute these magnificent events. No event is too large or too small. I simply love them all!
My center and balance to my passion for flowers finds me spending time with my precious family and my Grandson’s Parker and Brody! Growing up on the beach, I still love having my toes in the sand and my face in the sun. My husband Art and I live happily with five cats, we love going to the movies or hanging out with our wonderful friends. I live in gratitude and joy and that flows into everything surrounding my life. Yes, you could easily say I am a flower child… one who absolutely loves a magical cookie and great cup of coffee!
Thank you for your time and interest in Fairbanks Florist! Click here to see some of my work.
WEDDING ANIMALS – Make your special day UNFORGETTABLE. Therefore we say, invite one of our amazing Wedding Animals to be a guest at your perfect wedding.
If you want a truly unique experience to add to your wedding, schedule one of our amazing burros to be a part of your special day. Our well-trained burros will arrive outfitted with their packs ready to deliver beverages during your cocktail hour. They love to hang out with guests and take selfies! Additionally you can include them in your bridal pictures, have them participate in your ceremony and act as the ring bearer. *Beverages and ice are not included and must be provided by the bar upon arrival.
There is nothing more intriguing than adding a pair of llamas or alpacas to join you on your special day. When you invite our llamas and alpacas to your wedding, they arrive clean and ready to make it amazing. They are happy to participate in your ceremony, pose for your bridal photos, hang out with your guests and even help your bartender deliver beverages. Each llama is very used to working in crowds and is happy to arrive dressed with wedding accessories.
Simply adding a petting zoo to your wedding day will make it unforgettable. Our clean, well-socialized petting farm animals are great a option to entertain guests and small children during your cocktail hour. All of our animals are used to being help and love posing for photos. Our petting zoo animals can easily be set up on grass, a patio or even indoors followed by a quick and easy click up by our professional staff.
Click here to view a full list of petting zoo options. Click here to see the beer burro featured on our inspiration blog.
“True love is when both people feel they are the lucky one.” -Unknown
Keeping your wedding story happy (while you’re making dreams come true)
Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It can also be a little traumatic.
This is true now more than ever. New life stresses resulting from what’s been happening these past couple of years are impacting the wedding planning process too.
Although it’s such a festive occasion for everyone, multiple details and decisions get overwhelming and stressful. The big changes that a marriage brings to all your relationships, plus new family relationships to navigate, can easily produce anxiety and uncertainty.
Your relationships become confusing, emotionally-charged situations develop, and communication falls apart.
You need a rescue.
It’s my mission to keep your wedding story a happy one, to help you successfully interact with all the important people in your wedding life – fiancé, mom, best friend, wedding pros you’ve hired.
As an experienced conflict communication coach, I assist you in developing personalized strategies to manage issues that may arise. For instance, establishing clear boundaries and enforcing them (which sometimes means learning how to say no). Or how to stay in control of your dream in the midst of so many opinions. Also, clearly communicating your needs and how to talk about money matters. Further, how to successfully engage with your in-laws to set the tone for future family interactions. And how to bring your new couple identity into the long-standing family cultures.
I offer my relationship rescue coaching for in-the-moment specific situations in crisis. Or as a concierge package to serve you throughout your planning period.
My goal is to support you in the complicated planning conversations so you can have the wedding story that you want.
Contact me if you’d like to explore how I can help you with those crazy-making moments while you create your wedding story.
A Gathering Place
Not just an event, but an experience to last a lifetime. Legacy at Oak Meadows is a rustic, waterfront event venue complete with a summer kitchen, open air barn, and a gorgeous property. Whether you are celebrating a wedding or want to hold a private or public event here. We are dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience.
Attention to Detail: The layout of our venue was designed with creative vision. We care about the details and we want your event to have a great flow.
Amenities That Add Value: Our venue offers many amenities that others may not.
Excursions: We are constantly working to bring you new exciting activities to enhance your experience here at Legacy! Soon, we will have lodging, along with packages that include skeet shooting, fishing and hunting if the season is right! Stay tuned as we continue to design our packages here at Legacy, where it’s not just an event, but an experience to last a lifetime!
Click here to view our packages.
At Legacy at Oak Meadows, we have a deeply held “faith-rooted” conviction that marriage is a covenant between God, one man and one woman. Our goal is to assist others who desire a strong marriage and legacy. Because of our convictions, a percentage of our proceeds benefit organizations, like Legacy Housing and OneFamily, who support the Biblical institution of marriage and family.
Elegant Weddings At Hilton Orlando
Celebrate love, we’ll do the rest. Whether you’re looking to plan an elegant gathering or a grande affair, Hilton Orlando will create a wonderful experience for you and your guests. We’re a AAA-Four-Diamond-Award® winning resort. It’s our mission to take your wedding vision from dream to reality. We offer experienced wedding planners, locally sourced cuisine, and breathtaking indoor and outdoor venues. We can handle your intimate ceremony or elaborate receptions. Additionally, you and your guests will relish in the comfort and convenience of hosting your entire event in one fabulous location.
Hilton Orlando is an elegant setting for intimate or grand celebrations. You’ll find 236,000 square feet of incredible indoor and outdoor venue options that will set the stage for your perfect day. The Promenade – with its Grande Lawn, Fountain Plaza, Sky Terrace and Sun Garden – is the perfect outdoor venue for all sizes of celebrations. Our elegant ballrooms have high ceilings and magnificent chandeliers. They offer a romantic ambiance and can accommodate up to 3,000 guests. For rehearsal dinners; Spencer’s Steakhouse, David’s Club and The Bistro provide an ideal setting to entertain your wedding party.
Our Wedding Packages Include:
Three-course dinner
Custom wedding cake
Cocktail reception with three passed hors d’oeuvres
Four-hour package bar
Customized specialty cocktail
Champagne or sparkling cider toast
Upscale, specialty floor-length linens, chair covers with band or sash and coordinating
The bringing together of two people in marriage is one of the most important traditions for every culture and religion. At Hilton Orlando, we cater to Indian weddings and celebrations. We have experience creating events that respect and showcase cultural traditions and customs. Let our wedding specialists show you how we can coordinate your special day so that it truly represents your heritage. Above all, we will help you celebrate as you begin your life journey together.
Elegant weddings are happening at the Hilton Orlando.
Once you’ve said “I do”, it’s time to begin your marriage with a relaxing getaway. Hilton Orlando has many different sites and activities to choose from. For example, you can wind down in the lazy river after your couples massage, making it the perfect destination for your getaway after the big day. Make planning easier with our free, customizable registry. Simply plan your dream honeymoon then invite your friends and family to give you a trip of a lifetime.
Hilton Orlando hosts us each year for our Summer I Said Yes! Wedding Show. Click here to see them featured on our inspiration blog.
Beauty is our business.
Beauté Spécialé provides professional hair and make-up services for weddings, film, photography, and commercial productions. We service the Orlando and greater Central Florida area.
Founded in 2004, Beauté Spécialé Inc. has become a leader in the hair styling and make-up industry. We specialize in giving you star quality hair and make-up services. Beauty is our business at Beauté Spécialé. And we mean business when it comes to your wedding day!
Born in Los Angeles, CA, Ana Rivera’s artistic ability began to bloom from her early childhood days. It didn’t take long for her to discover her heightened sensitivity to beauty. Especially in the areas of fashion, hair styling and make-up. Following her passion, she took a job as a teenager in a local hair salon. This eventually led her to Disney and also to bigger clients and projects. Ana also had a strong foundation in her career at MAC Cosmetics.
Today Ana continues to build her extensive portfolio. With her consistent drive for excellence and she proudly shares her life’s passion with everyone. On the runway, in commercials, print, television, film and for individuals, Ana has been setting style trends for over 20 years. Ana’s talent can be seen in the versatility of her work in creating a wide variety of looks – from classic beauty to cutting edge. She has had the pleasure of working with high profile politicians, celebrities, and musicians. Ana is proud to have her work published in Allure, InStyle, and Cosmopolitan magazines.
From our favorite products, to some basic make up tips and a Taylor Swift inspired hairstyle. Our beauty tutorials will get you started on your beauty journey and beyond. Above all, we want you to be all things all things beaute-ful! Click here for our beauty tutorials.
Click here to see Beauté Spécialé featured on our inspiration blog.
Hourglass Brewing is a family-owned, award-winning craft brewery in Central Florida. Established in 2012, Hourglass contributes to the community by not only providing a wide selection of beers that caters to any palate, but by working with local businesses, and even local bands, in order to lift up our home town.
We offer bar services for all types of events. Our Longwood location also has event space perfect for your “micro-brew” event.
Hourglass Brewing is one of our favorite I DOs & BREWs host locations. Click here to read our inspiration blog post featuring an I DOs & BREWs at Hourglass Brewing.
Let’s Rock Your Wedding!
We “gotchu”! Our Orlando DJs collaborate with you on what vibe you are looking for and what music you do and don’t like. We will pick your brain like crazy to get as much detail as possible before your event or wedding (we’ve even got an online planning system you can use!). And as your DJ and MC, we act just like a thermostat, reading the temperature in the room and bringing it up or down as needed. Our goal is to make sure not only YOU and YOUR friends are dancing, but also your family and their friends.
Love is love, right? No two couples are the same and every wedding is different. That is why we customize all of our packages. We want your wedding to be as unique as you are! We don’t want to leave out something you love, or include something you don’t need! Our average couple will spend between $1275-2975 depending on season and package selection.
We offer full wedding music coverage from a microphone and sound for your ceremony, cocktail hour and DJ/MC service for your reception. We can even enhance your experience by adding up lighting, live musicians, special effects, live streaming and even a Photobooth!
Want more? Take a look at our Wedding Guide HERE to see everything we offer to make your wedding day ROCK!
See us in Action -> Here
Let’s get the party started! Contact us at info@ourdjrocks.com and get our wedding planning resources and playlists on Instagram @ourdjrocks.
Click here to see Our DJ Rocks featured on the I Said Yes! inspiration blog.
When it comes to our team of all female DJs it’s tough to put into words what we’re like. But here goes! We are uber-organized, easy to work with and professional but fun. We are extremely positive, always smile and tend to add to the energy and excitement for your celebration. Every DJ dresses nicely and wears glitter shoes at their event, our gear is polished and neatly covered. We are insured and we do bring backup equipment. Bottom line, we rock your wedding!
Creative and Fresh Catering – Simply The Best!
We are dedicated to providing fresh, local, and organic catering services for the Orlando and Space Coast areas. See how we can create a delicious custom menu for your wedding or event. We pride ourselves on creating custom menus for each client. See some of our client favorite menu options and menu ideas for your next event. We want your wedding or event to be everything you envisioned. Contact us for your complimentary consultation on how we can make it happen!
Your event specialist will meet with you to learn all about your vision and show you how we can make it come to life. Whether you are having an intimate affair or a gala for 1000 guests, our Orlando Catering staff will make sure your event will be one to remember.
Your wedding or event is one of a kind. And your menu should be too. Every menu that we create is fully customizable to fit the needs of our clients. We can cater to a wide range of cuisines and dietary needs. Click here to see our creative and fresh catering options as well as bartending services and signature cocktails.
Click here to see Two Chicks and a Pot featured on our I Said Yes! inspiration blog.
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