Why Us?

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As a Lebanese Catholic Jewish American woman, I had a very diverse upbringing.

About Monica B.

As a Lebanese Catholic Jewish American woman, I had a very diverse upbringing. I have attended marriages of many kinds: interfaith, mixed culture, and simply unique, and I appreciated how each one reflected that couple’s personality. I began planning weddings and events in 2002 (after serving as a bridesmaid 12 times!) to produce the happiest occasions with a genuine and distinctive approach. I understand what it takes to unite couples with different backgrounds and my resourcefulness, along with a highly organized personality, confirms an extraordinary event!

I love to bring together the details that make you individually unique and establish you as a couple. I want your guests to walk into the party know that this is YOUR special day and that no one else could get married in this way, in this setting.

My passion and joy are helping you to have the best first day of your marriage. I feel privileged to be a part of your special day and I work hard to make it memorable.

My background includes consulting as a professional organizer and working for the Orlando Magic. I am also the Executive Director of The Harvey Bernhardt Foundation, a non-profit in honor of my father that offers financial assistance to local members of the Northeast Florida Community.

Outside of work, you will find me spending every moment with my rescue dog Barkley, my 7 nieces and nephews, going to Jaguar games, living at the beach, eating tacos, and hunting sharks’ teeth.

I serve as the Director of Education and Programming for the local NACE Chapter. I am also a proud member of Tri Delta and a graduate of Syracuse University.

  • Named “best of the beaches” Wedding Planner, Folio Weekly, 21019

  • Member, National Association of Catering and Events

  • Professional Wedding Consultant certified by the Association of Bridal Consultants