I am finally returning to blogging about my trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina to surprise my husband for his Birthday. In case you missed it, watch this video and you will get all caught up.
However, for me it was just icing on top of the chocolate and dulce de leche cake, because I was already in the best of moods! Today was the day that I was going to surprise my husband and hopefully give him the greatest Birthday present of his life. But first, I went and had breakfast in Hotel Moreno’s new adjacent restaurant, Aldo’s Winery and Restaurant.
Even though their breakfast was delicious, I still made sure to save some room, as Julie and I were meeting for cupcakes. A day like this had to be celebrated with our favorite sweet treat! We convened at Muma’s, Buenos Aires’s first cupcakery, before heading to the salon to get our hair and makeup done.
Of course, the sugar only heightened our palpable excitement. I cannot imagine what the employees at Salon Santé must have thought about the two gringas animatedly talking a mile a minute? Towards the end of our beautification, the female-half, Frances, of Duff and Frances Photography, showed up to document the special event.
I discovered this talented duo on Twitter right before my wedding in May. I was in shock when I learned that Frances is an Acupuncturist/Photographer who speaks English, Spanish, and Chinese and is based in Buenos Aires. Talk about being my soul sister! Unfortunately, I did not have the time to meet them in May, however I contacted them as soon as I started planning the surprise and inquired if they would like to be a part of it. They responded with an enthusiastic yes.
On this morning though, they had thousands of dollars worth of gear stolen. The majority of photographers would have called off the shoot, they did not. They kept their promise to me and shot with a backup camera. I think I was more upset about the situation then they were. They are such rock stars and I am forever indebted to them!
Then it was time to check into my Home away from home and put the last minute finishing touches on the surprise. . .
Love it!! You both look so giddy and happy 🙂 How lovely of Frances and co to come through for you no matter what. 🙂
Isn’t that amazing!?! I would have probably gone to the bar, but nope, her and her husband showed up and took kick ass pics! They rock!!!
Beautiful pictures! You look gorgeous!
Thank you so much!!!
Your makeup is just stunning!!
Thank you, he did SUCH a good job!
That is true professionalism, not only that they had backup gear and were totally covered, but that they were cool enough to be able to make it to the shoot and rock it. I would be FREAKING out if I had thousands of dollars worth of gear stolen. UGH, makes me sick to my stomach just thinking about it.
AND they showed up with smiles and didn’t complain once! I’m the one that kept bringing it up and wanting to cry for them. They were at the airport trying to get some cool shots to tie into the photo shoot, since there was as travel component and it was stolen out of the back of their car. Can you imagine??? They are such angels for doing this for me! And I know you Kyle, you would have showed up too. You are a true professional!
Andi you seem to find the most amazing people. If someone stole that much from me I’m not sure I would have continued. The photos look great! Did you save any cupcakes?
Seriously, I’m the luckiest person alive when it comes to meeting the most extraordinary and fabulous people! I’m truly blessed with the best of friends!!! I’m not sure I would have continued either? I did buy them alcohol at the end of the night — hope that helped ease the pain some!?!
PS I saved a red velvet cupcake for the following day! I ate the dulce de leche one. 😉
Stunning photographs and what an exciting surprise!!!
Merci & oui! 🙂
This is my kinda post!!! Hair and makeup, a new eatery, beautiful cupcakes. i love girls’ days! I wish I could return to an Argentinian salon. My hair looked good for weeks after your wedding! They did some treatment on it…
You were lucky!!! Most salon’s in BsAs are a total hit and miss. You need to remember the name of the salon you went to for me please. This was probably the most fun day of my life!!!
I used to walk by Muma’s every day. So tempting!
I would have to eat there every day if I walked by it every day!!!
Seriously you are the most gorgeous person ever!
Ummm wow what an unbelievable compliment, thank you!!!!!!!!!
I see butterflies on the cupcakes 🙂 Perfect!
Haha right!?!
What a fun girls’ day! I hadn’t realized Frances was basically your clone, what an awesome coincidence.
She’s totally my Asian clone!!! I LOVE how crazy this world is. 🙂
You certainly know how to pick ’em! So happy everything worked out! I’m refraining from watching your video again because I found it too captivating last time! … then of course I had to show my boyfriend later that night. Soooo good!
Hahaha too cute! What did your boyfriend think of it?
Those cupcakes look yummy! SO glad they didn’t cancel on you
They were super yummy and me too!!!
sounds like a really great time. those cupcakes look so delicious.the close-up shots are making my mouth water!
They make mine mouth water too, so I better stop looking at them!!! 😉
Loving your eye make up Andi 🙂 And your hair looks absolutely amazing!
OMG I almost cried when I saw a comment from you, yay!!! Thanks my darling!
Mmmm – those cupcakes look like they are to DIE for. What kind did you get?
~Heidi
I got a red velvet and a dulce de leche!
……Nice surprise…Reviewed 21 July 2010…..We were a little leery of this hotel based on some of the other reviews but were so pleasantly surprised. As the taxi driver neared our hotel we were relieved to see several nice places to eat just a block or two from the hotel and were even more pleasantly surprised to find the hotel has its own restaurant.
So glad you enjoyed your stay! But which hotel are you referring to Moreno or Home?
I love your life!
Awww thank you!!!
Seriously this is the most romantic story ever!
Thank you so much, it was quite a romantic night!!!
What an awesome adventure!
Totally!!! 🙂
I adored this video and you look so stunning for your gorgeous husband. You two are such a perfect couple.
Wow, thank you from the depths of my heart for this comment!!! Much love!