I had such an awesome time at Clarion Inn in Brandon for their sold out Valentine's Soiree event. The dinner and show started at 7 p.m. where their amazing chef brought out a stunning menu while I entertained the guests with the romantic sounds of the concert grand harp.  Afterwards, they were swooned by James Morgan, who's vocal talents are impeccable to Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, and Ray Charles! Then came the amazing acrobatics of the breathtaking aerialist Lady Dane. Dinner & show were followed by a delicious chocolate fountain dessert table.  The staff at Clarion Inn were very attentive and professional.   Thank you Clarion Inn for the invitation and I'm looking forward to playing my harp again at your beautiful venue!  Here are some photos of the event:

Tony-award winning actress Karen Olivo was the featured performer in the Feb. 13 “Performance For A Purpose” to benefit the scholarship efforts of All Saints Academy All Saints Academy in Winter Haven Florida.  Olivo is most recognized for her role as Cassie Reynolds opposite Kathy Bates on the hit NBC show Harry’s Law, and for her Tony Award-winning performance as Anita in the 2009 Broadway revival of West Side Story. Her other Broadway credits include originating the role of Vanessa in the Tony Award-winning musical In The Heights; starring as Faith in Brooklyn The Musical; and performing in the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning musical Rent.   “Performance For A Purpose” began with a reception at 6:30 p.m where I had the honor to entertain the guests with the sounds of my harp, followed by Karen Olivo's performance.  Catering was provided by Publix Aprons. Check out some photos from the event (Thank you Foster's Photography for my pic!):  

On January 29, 2015, the stunning venue of Rocking H Ranch in Lakeland, Florida held it's first “Rock the Ranch Experience”! This sold out event allowed couples and bridal parties to meet and greet with Central Florida’s best wedding vendors and get inspired first-hand by their work through a mock ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; complete with a delicious dinner & drinks.  The guests were able to mingle with multiple vendors as well as learn industry tips from the guest speaker Lauren Harper from Every Last Detail blog.  In addition, many wonderful prizes from the vendors were given away, including a free wedding at Rocking H Ranch!  Half of the proceeds were donated to the Make a Wish foundation.  Check out the photo gallery below!   Here is a list of the rock star vendors that I had the honor to work with for this amazing event:

Arts & Entertainment
Nu Sobel, Aylen Suarez, Event Consulting, Style Shoot Fashion, aylen.nusobel@gmail.com
Ballon Design and Draping Decor
Party People Celebration Co., Joette Giardina, partypeoplecc@msn.com
Blogger- Every Last Detail
Lauren Harper Grove, Every Last Detail Blog, theeverylastdetail.com
Bridal Wear-Exclusive
Albert Griffin Bridal (863)940-9932, info@albertgriffin.com
Bakery Delicacies
Chefin Parties- Melissa Meyer, Chefinparties@gmail.com
Cut the Cake- Epic Delights Sharon Haller (407)265-2205
Candies-Artisan
Chefin Parties-Melissa Meyers, Chefinparties@gmail.com
Caterer-Exclusive
Apron’s-by Publix, Catering.0356@publix.com
D.J.
Graingertainment, Chris Grainger, www.graingertainment.com
Event Planners
Ashton Events, Laura Helm, laura@ashtonevents.com
Confetti Events,Kaylea Frantzis, Kaylea@confettievents.com
Kelly Hancock Event Planning, www.kellyhancockevents.com
Très Chic Southern, Whitney Carillon, whitney@treschicsouthernwedding.com
Florists
Cloud 9 Wedding Flowers, Molly Lohman, cloud9weddingflowers.com
Events in Bloom, Jana Stall, events-in-bloom.com
Taylormade Wedding and Event Flowers, heathertaylor.vpweb.com
The Wild Hare, Heather Coscia, www.thewildhareflowers.com
Graphic Design
Ashton Events, Laura Helm, laura@ashtonevents.com
Vicente Lara Graphics, Vincente Lara, vincentelaragraphics@gmail.com
Jonathon Anderson Graphics, Jonathan Anderson, jonanderson085@gmail.com
Linens-Exclusive
Kate Ryan Linens, Kristin Rose, kateryanlinens.com
Logistics
Deana Brower, Sassy Soiree’, www.mysassyevent.com
MAKE A WISH
Katie Wyatt, katie.wyatt@suncoastwish.org
Models for promotions
Ashley and Coady Cheek
Amanda Avery
Ceremony and Reception Musicians
Yours truly, Kristin Elizabeth Hoyos, Classical Harpist, harpistkristinelizabeth@gmail.com

Brian Sutherland Band, Bsuth301@gmail.com
Photographers
Jordan Weiland Photography, Jordan Weiland, www.jordanweiland.com
Leandro Gongora Photography, leandrogongora@gmail.com
Sunglow Photography, Dustin Prickett, www.sunglowphotography.com
Publications
Occasions Magazine, Serena Waller, serena@occasionsonline.com
Perfect Wedding Guide, Orlando, Gianni Le Blanc, gianna@pwg.com
Rental Services
A Chair Affair, Liz, www.chairaffairrentals.com
Premier Party Rentals, Scott Wade, staff@premierpartyonline.com
Vintage Rentals
Wish Vintage, Lisa Malott, www.wishvintage.com
Social Media
Let’s Make It Extraordinary, Maricel Baker, Letsmakeitextraordinary.com
Stationary Design
Ashton Events- laura@ashtonevents.com
Videographer
Storybook Weddings, Tim Hicklin, tim@storybookweddings.tv

Join me at Clarion Inn's Valentine's Soiree on February 14, 2015!

Dinner & Show 7pm: their amazing chef with indulge your palate with a stunning menu while you enjoy the amazing talents of the show. Be swooned by James Morgan who's vocal talents are impeccable to Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, and more! Be astounded by the amazing acrobatics of our breathtaking aerialist Lady Dane.

Dinner & show will be followed by chocolate fountain dessert table poolside accompanied by the romantic music of yours truly Harpist Kristen Elizabeth!

Buy your ticket at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentine-soiree-tickets-15048568674