“Oh, what a year!” is probably one of the most commonly used phrases to describe 2020. So many plans, so many hopes and dreams but yet so much loss and so many unknowns that still loom over us. BUT, if it’s one thing 2020 taught many, if not all of us, is that we must exercise our resilience muscles.

Every storm runs out of rain eventually, so we must keep pushing. The entertainment, event & wedding industry continues to suffer great losses with gatherings being restricted globally but we must not lose sight or hope of what’s really important.

The art of sharing. The art of giving and the art of loving each other wholly and soulfully. To all my 2020 post pandemic wedding couples who forged ahead, I applaud you. To the corporate clients who continued to motivate and push through, I applaud you. To all the newly engaged couples who have chosen love despite the unknown of planning a wedding or other celebration, I applaud you. For all the families who still celebrated a milestone together, I applaud you.

You are choosing the greatest gift that anyone can share in this life…LOVE.

No matter the size of your celebration, event or gathering, you are still making memories and those memories are what will sustain us throughout our lives. Keep dreaming, keep hoping and keep fighting for the sharing of love.

I hope we get to make memories together and to gather and celebrate every opportunity we’re given.

Cheers to a safe, healthy & love filled 2021!

Your Dragonfly & Memory Maker,

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The acrylic tables & chairs added a very clean, modern accent that will be classic and timeless. We hope you enjoy this look as much as we enjoyed producing it! Just a quick tip –  when using acrylic tables & chairs, be very mindful of your surroundings. The walls, floors and even the slightest glimmer of light can change the entire aesthetic in a heartbeat so definitely consult with your event planner/designer when choosing the locations for this style.

Special thanks to MStyle XP for collaborating on this with their beautiful chairs, tables & chargers. Cheers!

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Now, I don’t expect all of you to go punching holes and creating custom backdrops…after all, that’s why I’m here :). BUT, definitely let your imagination run wild and celebrate all that you’ve achieved as a parent in your child’s first year of life and of course their incredible milestones too.

For our daughter Logan’s first birthday, I decided to celebrate with a “Bubbles & Bones” theme which was inspired by a champagne barbecue themed event I had the pleasure of working on a decade before. The kids had tons of bubbles to pop with an automated bubble machine that ran most of the day and the parents popped bottles of bubbly :). After all, adults need bubbles too!

The “bones” was a cute homage to BBQ which was the theme of the menu and despite a downpour of rain all throughout the day, the kids had a blast and the parents survived and left with full bellies! 

Just remember, no matter how big or small, moments are meant to be shared & cherished so celebrate every chance you get! 

Cheers to the BIG One!This backdrop included handmade paper flowers from a local paper artist, pinwheels ordered online and DIY photo frames & banners made by me. I repurposed her name banner and her photos for her room. Don’t waste those DIY efforts!What’s a party without lots of desserts! These cupcake markers were handmade and if you look closely, those decorative balls were made with hundreds of paper flowers and pearl pins. Yes, I had a lot of time on my hands back then! Custom signs designed by the amazing Dwayne Jureidini (friend & super talented graphic artist) were placed at the different stations throughout the day. Every guest left with a goodie box filled with sweet treats, bubbles (of course), note pads and crayons for the kids. Every month of Logan’s first year was captured with a custom sticker and her monthly photos were used on the backdrop.

May we always be bubbly!

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Check out our themed backdrop, kids photo booth cutout and the delicious dessert station!

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Now, you’re probably asking, isn’t every wedding special? The simple answer is absolutely! Every wedding is special and unique because of the love each couple shares, but what made this wedding “epic” for me was the scale. It had been a while since I worked on a wedding that exceeded 250 guests, so when this wedding presented a 500+ person guest list, I got super excited for the challenge!

Initially, it seemed it could become overwhelming but honestly the families I had the pleasure of working with made it so much fun, seamless & truly an absolute honour to work on. Check out some of my favourite moments captured by my incredible husband – TeamDWP Studios by Dwayne Watkins.

Decor: Tai Flora

Production: Main Event Entertainment Group

DJ & Vibes Master: Bambino

Want to see more? Check out the awesome photography blog at www.teamdwpstudios.com/blog 

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