Who is Onida Cruz?

 

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, and celebrity gossip blogs {the YBF and Perez Hilton being my favorites}! I love to spend QT with my baby girl and sisters. I wear dresses 90% of the time-- there is something about just putting on one garment and going that just works for me.

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.

This blog is a reflection of all things I love about planning special events. So sit back, sip a glass of sweet tea while scrolling throught the pages of my blog. Happy Planning!

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Onida

 

 

 

 

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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      Tablescape Shoot: Sapphire Dream

      DateTuesday, February 21, 2012 at 10:33PM

      As you have noticed from the look of my blog, I am gradually changing its look and feel. Rebranding will be an on-going journey. I have been so busy with life that I have not been blogging as I once did. I can't say this will change, but I will say I will be blogging more events and shoots I produce, beginning with a styled shoot from two weeks ago. I collaborated with the amazing Tunji Sarumi Photography to bring you a styled engagement shoot and tablescape design.

      We had a long, cold day, but we banged it out with a tablescape, Bonnie and Clyde inspired shoot, and a Breakfast at Tiffany's shoot. Other vendors that came together to create the finished product were:

       

       

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      Fabulous styling! That turquoise beaded or embroidered (or both?) table cloth is stunning!

      February 29, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLissa (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza)

      Absolutely beautiful setpieces, the flowers work surprisingly well with the turquoise theme!

      March 25, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDonald Norris

      so beautiful.thanks for sharing with us .

      April 18, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterphotographers01

      These table designs are stunning! I love the details, just the perfect combination of romance and elegance. I can very well imagine what the reception hall will look like with this concept as well as the wedding invitation, cake and favors. Blue sapphire everywhere. Indeed, an amazing romantic Sapphire Dream wedding. Cheers!

      April 23, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterwedding invitation accessories

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