"God is Great"

I sat in the choir balcony of the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel and actually had tears brought to my eyes. The beauty alone of the Chapel is stunning in itself, but it was when my bride walked down the aisle to 'Ave Maria' sung by a family friend that I got choked up. It was amazing and beyond describable. Her voice filled the Chapel with beauty and delight. It is amazing how you can hear a song so many times and in so many different ways, but when you are right there next to the person singing it, it is the beauty of the moment that makes it so special. 


My bride and groom-Yolanda and Jay- made their ceremony very personal that I felt so emotional and touched. After getting to know them through the planning process, their ceremony represented the type of people they are and it wasn't just about going through the motions of getting married. Not only was there a soloist who sang for the brides entrance but also one during the lighting of the Unity Candle. A family member to the Groom sang the Lords Prayer and his voice belted across the Chapel and awed the crowed. The emotion and devotion brought from this person was unbelievable and I just sat there sitting behind him starring in amazement that this beautiful, bold voice came from this quiet man I was just talking to.


Tears were brought to my eyes again when the brides dear friend came up and read Corinthians 13. She read with so much emotion and truth. As if she actually believed and understood what she was reading and wanted everyone else to believe and understand also.


With the ceremony being over I thought the emotional part of the day was over as well, but I was mistaken. When it came time for the speeches little did I know I would need more tissues, this was how attached I had become to this family. Each and every person that made a speech professed their love for Yolanda and Jay, professed how wonderful this couple was going to be and at the end of the day, no matter what...God is Great. The message from everyone was "God is Great". Jay's Father, Uncle, Cousin, Brother all gave heartfelt speeches, Yolanda's best friend made the entire room cry as she stood up there telling us she wasn't going to cry, but couldn't hold back the tears as she told us they were each others cheerleaders through life. The room was filled with love, love for Yolanda and Jay.


It was an amazing day filled with amazing people and I am so thankful to have been included in their special day. 

The world is my oyster

Monday marked my one year anniversary since I officially registered my business and became a business owner! It feels like it was yesterday and I was a fish out of water. I wondered if I would ever feel comfortable with the title of business owner, but once I booked my first wedding, my world changed! I was sprung into the business and haven't stopped to look back.


It has been an amazing year that I cannot put into words. I have learned more then I could imagine and can't wait for 2011 to continue teaching me the ways.

This isn't a job to me, its a passion. It's something that I truly LOVE doing and would love to do for the rest of my working career. The passion that I have when working with my brides is immeasurable. They become apart of my life and I become apart of their family. I want to Thank all my brides and their families for allowing me to help coordinate their special day and for allowing me into their lives.

But my passionate desire to work in this industry wouldn't be possible without all the wonderful vendors that I have grown to know. They too, make a brides day as perfect as possible, which makes my job even easier at times. I only work with the up most professional vendors and everyone that I have met, has been just that. It has been a pleasure working with all of them.

I will continue to follow my heart which leads me to accomplishing my dreams. Sarah Viera Event Planning & Design may be starting out small, but I have doubled my brides from last year to this year and plan to add more. Its small, baby steps, but its steps in the right direction. I plan on venturing my company down other avenues than just weddings. Corporate parties, birthdays, baby showers, graduations and so much more. The world is my oyster (as my husband always tells me) and I can't wait to explore the many different avenues that come my way.

Look for bigger and better things in 2011 from Sarah Viera Event Planning & Design.