Mary, Mary, when you comin?

Celebrity wedding planner and reality show star Mary Dann will be in Ohio this week for several events to promote her new book, "Wedding Wisdom," and giving us Ohioans a celebrity treat! (Or tweet? @MaryDann is an avid twitterer.) Mary has been featured on reality shows like "Whose Wedding is it Anyway?" and "Platinum Weddings," and has been featured on WE Entertainment and the Style Network. Coolest thing about Mary (besides her amazing warm personality, of course)? She's planned events for Kobe Bryant!

Winter Wonderland Wedding in Chagrin Falls, Ohio with Mary Dann from Godfather Films on Vimeo. Mary and I met through the Association of Bridal Consultants, and we quickly developed a friendship over the phone. When she signed a client in LA whose wedding was in Ohio, I was so honored to be the first person she called for help! I had the pleasure of working with Mary a few weeks ago in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, (a suburb of Cleveland) and this is what she had to say about Your Dream Day -- on camera! I was floored! I am so honored to have Mary both as a friend and a referral!! I also had the opportunity to work with John Goolsby with Godfather Films who is, by many in the WEVA industry, considered to be one of the best in the country. He has some creative shots in his portfolio that I'd never seen until a few weeks ago. It's always great to work with vendors from other markets because things that they consider routine we consider a treat.

MARY'S UPCOMING EVENTS IN OHIO
Cincinnati: Book signing of her latest book, "Wedding Wisdom" on, 3/11/11 at the Wedding Loft, 7754 Camargo Road, Suite 12, Madeira, OH, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. No fee but RSVPs are appreciated. https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194444263911220&ref=ts Look for her on Channel 9 news at noon on Friday!

Dayton: Hosting "A Magnifique Moment" bridal luncheon at Country Club of the North on Sunday, 3/13/11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch, dessert, presentation, mock tables, book signing / meet and greet, and photo opps. Limited number of seats available. http://www.daytonbridalconsultants.com/

Columbus: Hosting "Mimosas with Mary" on Monday, 3/14/11, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Embassy Suites. Contact Jamie Rapavy at Devoted to Details to RSVP for this event.

"Cleveland"ers don't fret -- Mary plans to come back to Ohio again sometime this year. It's already in the plans!

The Knot Best of Weddings Pick 2011 for Your Dream Day!

A huge thank you to our happy clients who voted for us for "The Knot Best of Weddings 2011!" I got the official word today from Karrie, my sales rep for The Knot. What a wonderful surprise and honor! A huge thank you to all my staff (the dreamgirls) for doing such an amazing job! The Knot will officially be announcing this and other Cincinnati / Dayton area winners on Friday.

Steph and Clinton -- St. Peter in Chains Cathedral and Hyatt Regency Cincinnati

Steph and Clinton are such a fun-loving couple! When we first met, we hit it off instantly. Steph, a native of Canada, first met Clinton in Daytona. Wait -- I'll let this video tell you. The couple filmed this the week of the wedding and played it for their before their introduction into the reception. Compliments of Steve Zugelter of Studio Z.

For their event design, we wanted to blend Steph's Canadian heritage with Clinton's American style; their love for motorcycles; and an elegant, vintage yet modern feel with her orange, gold, and fall colors. This is what emerged!

The bride had custom jewelry designed by Debra Moreland is Paris.

Their daughter, Mila, was the cutest flower girl ever!!

St. Peter in Chains is a breathtaking venue for a wedding ceremony.


Out front of St. Peter in Chains



Florals designed by Fassler Florist

I love Jacalyn from JMM's rustic style! Very Vogue editorial!

Steph is ALL about her Chanel Shades!!

Koozies are a wedding reception tradition with Steph and Clinton's family and friends. These ones were placed at the bar after the introduction video was played.

The Hyatt Regency Cincinnati was decked out in oranges and golds. Chargers, flatware, napkin rings compliments of All Occasions Rentals. Linens compliments of Connie Duglin. Wood chivari chairs compliments of Finch Rental.

Before dinner, prayer was spoken in both American English and Steph's native Indian language.

Gorgeous shot of downtown!

In addition to the forementioned vendors, a huge thanks to Patricia's Weddings and Custom Cakes; Motortoys Limousine , Five Dot Design, and Hey Mr. DJ!. The day after the event, Steph and her family and friends went to the Bengals game together for a fun-filled day and left for their honeymoon to Jamaica soon afterwards! Best wishes!