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 My name is Onida Cruz. I am the quintessential Taurus female! I'm addicted to romance novels {I subscribe to Harrequin and receive 4 each month}, Manhattan's Garment District, winter Caribbean beach vacations, monthly spa days, magazines, and celebrity gossip blogs {the YBF and Perez Hilton being my favorites}! I love to wear dresses and spend QT with my sisters.

I enjoy the luxuries of life (I swoon for Bottega Veneta, Vivenne Tam, and Max Mara). I’m driven to succeed and never been one to settle for just good enough. I am all about going hard or going home.
Event planning, designing, being a new mommy, I can do it all and not break a sweat. Stress . . . What stress? Nothing a three hour spa appointment can not fix.
I am fascinated with pretty centerpieces and I get excited over unique table linens. This blog reflects my love for special events.Enjoy and leave plenty comments.
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Onida

 

 

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My Sister & Partner: Olesha "O2" Haskett


My sister, Olesha, has always loved photography. She graduated in May 2007 with a BFA in Photography / Computer Imagery and graduated with her MBA with a concentration in Marketing. She is the creative director and owner of a wedding photography business, Oh!Boudoir Photography, based in the Washington Metropolitan Area. She is a regular contributor to my blog.

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    • Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget - 9th edition KINDLE VERSION
      Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget - 9th edition KINDLE VERSION
      by Alan Fields

      A must have!

    • Colin Cowie Wedding Chic: 1,001 Ideas for Every Moment of Your Celebration
      Colin Cowie Wedding Chic: 1,001 Ideas for Every Moment of Your Celebration
      by Colin Cowie
    • The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day
      The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day
      by Mindy Weiss, Lisbeth Levine
    • Simple Stunning Weddings: Designing and Creating Your Perfect Celebration
      Simple Stunning Weddings: Designing and Creating Your Perfect Celebration
      by Karen Bussen
    • The Knot Book of Wedding Lists
      The Knot Book of Wedding Lists
      by Carley Roney, Editors Of The Knot
    • The One Stop Wedding Kit
      The One Stop Wedding Kit
      by Jessica Howe
    • Art of Celebration New York: The Making of a Gala-New York Style
      Art of Celebration New York: The Making of a Gala-New York Style
      Panache Partners LLC
    • The Big White Book of Weddings: A How-to Guide for the Savvy, Stylish Bride
      The Big White Book of Weddings: A How-to Guide for the Savvy, Stylish Bride
      by David Tutera
    My Reference Library
    • William Yeoward on Entertaining
      William Yeoward on Entertaining
      by William Yeoward
    • Preston Bailey Celebrations: Lush Flowers, Opulent Tables, Dramatic Spaces, and Other Inspirations for Entertaining
      Preston Bailey Celebrations: Lush Flowers, Opulent Tables, Dramatic Spaces, and Other Inspirations for Entertaining
      by Preston Bailey
    • An Event to Remember: Designing Spectacular Special Occasions
      An Event to Remember: Designing Spectacular Special Occasions
      by Jerry Sibal
    • David Stark Design [Hardcover]
      David Stark Design [Hardcover]
      by David Stark (Author)
    • Parties that Wow: Setting the Stage for Creative Entertaining
      Parties that Wow: Setting the Stage for Creative Entertaining
      by Jonathan Fong
    • A Passion for Parties: Your Guide to Elegant Entertaining
      A Passion for Parties: Your Guide to Elegant Entertaining
      by David Tutera, Laura Morton
    • Real Simple: Celebrations
      Real Simple: Celebrations
      by Editors of Real Simple Magazine
    • Do It for Less! Parties: Tricks of the Trade from Professional Caterers' Kitchens
      Do It for Less! Parties: Tricks of the Trade from Professional Caterers' Kitchens
      by Denise Vivaldo, Cindie Flannigan, Martha Hopkins, Andy Sheen-Turner
    • Art of Celebration South Florida: The Making of a Gala-South Florida Style
      Art of Celebration South Florida: The Making of a Gala-South Florida Style
      Panache Partners LLC
    • Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design
      Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design
      by Sasha Souza
    • Weddings by Tara Guerard
      Weddings by Tara Guerard
      by Tara Guerard
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      Jan192012

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      Monday
      Jan162012

      Happy MLK Day!

      Today we commemorate the life, mission, and memory of one of the greatest Black leaders of our time. 

      God Bless everyone. Parents take the time today to introduce your children to his legacy.

      Tuesday
      Jan102012

      Oh! Boudoir Marathon

      LADIES IF YOU ALLOW ME THE PLEASURE OF SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL IMAGES ON MY BLOG I AM OFFERING 10% OFF THE PACKAGE PRICE.

      TO BOOK YOUR OWN BOUDOIR EXPERIENCE PLEASE CLICK ON BOOK IN THE TOP MENU OR EMAIL OLESHA@OHEXPERIENCE.COM

      Monday
      Jan092012

      Real Wedding: Stefany + Joseph

      Monday Morning Eyegasm 

      I love the mix of chairs. It's a subtle change that is very unique. For 700 guests the variation is nice.

      True to Jose Graterol's style, these avant-garde centerpieces are beautiful. Truly simple elegance with a dash of spunk.

      VENDORS:

      Gown: Anne Barge

      Headpiece: George Wittels

      Shoes: Aruna Seth

      Tuxedo: Boss

      Decor + Florals: Jose Graterol

      Photog: El Marco Rojo Photography

      For more pictures of Stefany and Joseph's special day see EL MARCO ROJO FOTOGRAFIA blog here.

       

       

       

      Friday
      Jan062012

      Email Question: Wedding Colors

      Question:

      Hello. I love your web site and I was hoping you could help me. I am having a wedding this summer in August and I love the color red and purple. However, I am not sure how to incorporate the two for a summer wedding. Everyone is skeptical of the colors and they are making me second guess. I feel like I can not commit to a color scheme. I have searching for inspiration and I have found none that
      matches my vision. I like vintage things but I am just lost in the planning.

      Thanks for your time.

      G.

       

      Answer:

      Hi G!

      Thanks for reading my blog!. Indeed red and purple are not often associate with Summer colors, but don't fret. I don't typically think of colors being associated with a time of year to often, well except for red and green for Christmas. Think magenta, garnet, raspberry and not RED for your color palette. These are softer and will work better for the time of year.

      Attire:

      Definitely put your girls in a shade of purple. And you may rock a pair of purple or red hued shoes.

       

      Flowers:

      Your bouquet should be a combo of shades of deep red and purples. See below for examples:

       

      Tablescapes:

      Think less red and more purple.

      For more pictures from this David Tutera event click here.

      Cake:

      Keep it Simple!

       

      Check out more visual stimulation here + here.

       

       Article on choosing wedding colors:

      http://opulentcreationsevents.squarespace.com/blog/2010/1/28/elsje-designs-team-on-choosing-wedding-colors.html

       

      Other Hot Wedding Combos

      Garnet + Tangerine

      Raspberry + Purple + Navy

       

       

       

       

      {Click on pictures for original sources.}