Category Archives: Weddings

A Succulent Affair

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Would you ever consider using succulents in your event design? The versatile flower can be used almost anywhere and adds an element of eco-chic to your decor.

There’s something about succulents…If you are on the fence about this floral options, here are three things to consider:

  • Succulents are available year round – Your florist can help you locate them or visit your local home and garden store.
  • There are several types of succulents to choose from – Succulents come in different shades of greens and can even have accents of red.
  • Succulents are eco-friendly and sustainable – They can be replanted and reused!

Succulent

 

{image source: Bouquet, Cake, Escort Cards, Favors, Love Grows, Boutonnieres}

Happy planning! xoxo

A Modern Affair

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If I had the opportunity to plan my wedding again…Modern Lounge

I would create a modern lounge area out side and add a vibrant pop of color

Limes

Add a little fruit

Chevron, preppy wedding

And of course some chevron to pull it all together

{image Source Lounge, Place Cards, Table}

Happy planning! xoxo

Mint-to-be {Wedding Inspiration}

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Happy first day of March! Here is a little mint inspiration to get you through your day!

minttobe

 

{image source: Dress, Table Setting Cake, Lemonade, Boutonniere}

A little gold goes a long way {Bridal Shower Inspiration}

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I am in love with this gold and pink color combination! This inspiration board is perfect for a chic bridal shower, birthday bash, or brunch.

Check it out and tell me what you think.
goldandpink

Happy planning! xoxo

Love

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Today’s inspiration board is a little bit vintage with a dash of love. enjoy!

LOVE

{image source: Boutonniere, Table, Stairs, Red Bouquet, Chair }

We’re Kinda Famous, again!

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I normally hate Monday’s. But this morning, I received an email from Floridian Weddings, a fabulous wedding blog that highlights real weddings in Florida, that our wedding was published on their blog! What a great way to start the week! It’s super exciting to see your event showcased and thanks to our amazing photographers, we have graced a few blogs!  You can check out our wedding here, and our engagement session here!


Florida Wedding inspiration

I am still in love with every detail of our wedding and I can’t  believe it has been exactly nine months since we got married. I also can’t get over the fact that we pulled off an amazing wedding while I was actively searching for a job – I had an interview the day before my wedding and received a job offer the same day from a different company, started grad school – 20-page research papers are nothing compared to picking out the perfect pair of shoes to walk down the aisle in, and without a wedding planner – crazy but totally doable!  I am not sure how we managed but we did and it was amazing. It’s proof that anything is possible!

So how did we do it? Check out three of my recent posts to help you manage stress, stay on budget, and walk down the aisle in style! enjoy! Ooh! and don’t forget to check out our wedding on Floridian Wedding!

The “B” Word- Sticking to a budget is definitely not the most exciting part of planning a wedding and the idea of cutting corners on your special day can be disappointing.  But with a little organization and self-control, sticking to a plan doesn’t have to be constricting.

WED – Without Wedding Designer I’m not against hiring a planner by any means but as a bride on a budget it was too hard to part with valuable wedding money when there were so many other details to worry about and pay for.  If you are considering coordinating your own event without the help of a planner here are a few tips to make sure your day is worry free.

With These Shoes I Thee Wed-I’m not sure what was going through my head when I walked into Nordstrom and walked out with a pair of shoes that I will be paying off for the next ten years.  It just felt natural. I tried on other shoes but these…just made me feel magical…and really tall! With the extra height I added to my petite frame (thanks to the five-inch heels) I felt like I could conquer the world….then again – The aisle is my runway!

Happy planning! xoxo

Trash the Dress 101

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Last minute location changes seem to be the norm when my husband and I plan our photo shoots but luckily, we have a creative photographer that can turn ordinary fields into beautiful meadows.

With my love for horses and my husband’s laid-back attitude, we put on our fancy clothes and headed to the barn. Literally.

The photo shoot started with a tire swing hanging from an old tree in the yard of an unsuspecting homeowner and ended with the sun setting by the horse stables. With my cowboy boots in tow, we posed and smiled as the photographer snapped away. Even though I cringed at the dirt and feared for my freshly pressed wedding dress, I took a deep breath and enjoyed the experience. A little dirt never hurt anyone, right?

To our surprise, the finished product looked more like a magazine spread and less like a manure filled paddock and we were really happy with the results.

As for my dress, I am happy to report; no dirt or stains were found.

Three tips to trash your dress with out actually trashing your dress.

1) Plan ahead: Scout your location before the shoot to determine what you need to bring with you. Knowing the environment before you go will help ease your fear of ruining your dress.

2) Bring protection: More than likely, you will be sitting on the ground. Possibly in dirt. Stop by your local fabric store and grab a yard or two of burlap or fabric that will blend well with the location. In all of my “on the ground” shots, I was placed on top of burlap. But you would probably never know from looking. With a little styling and strategically placed fabric, you can enjoy the experience without worrying if you gown is getting dirty. I held the end of my long dress in my hands the whole time and when we did a full length shot with the train of the dress down, our photographer helped delicately place my dress down.

3) Leave your heels at home: Since your photo session is supposed to be more fun than formal, leave your fancy heels at home and pose in a pretty pair of rain boots instead. Can’t live with out your Louboutins? Don’t worry, you can don your pretty duds with the help of painters tape and heel guards. But please remember, heels and dirt don’t mix, so plan accordingly.

Bridal events worth attending

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Attention South Florida brides-to-be! If you are thinking about attending a local bridal show, look no further! I’ve picked out a few must attend events.

The Wedding Parties® event at Crate & Barrel
I love Crate & Barrel and any reason to browse around their store with a Mimosa in hand sounds like a good time to me. The registry event is low-key and  experts are on hand to answer questions and give tips on how to create the perfect registry.  If you go on Sunday, you get to spend the morning with other soon to be wed couples. It was one of my favorite wedding registry events and I highly recommend it.

Date: Thursday and Sunday
Time: Varies
Cost: Free
Website: Crate & Barrel
Why you should go: Shopping and Champagne, what more can I say!

Wedding Salon
This is a swanky event in downtown Miami. They have a great set-up and a good group of vendors on hand to answer questions, handout samples, and show off their products. This event is great if you are looking for honeymoon ideas, photographers, and make-up/hair professionals.

Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $75 according to their website but check for a promo code.
Website: Wedding Salon
Why you should go: The event is small and not overwhelming. Plus, you’re in Miami and they have great restaurants near by.

Aisle Style
I have not attended this event in the past but plan on checking it out in April. The event is hosted by Weddings Illustrated and the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach and is said to offer bridal fashion presentations and luxury vendors and industry experts.  If you are looking for glitz and glamour, I think this is the event for you. I can’t wait to see what this event has to offer!

Date: April 7
Time: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Website: Aisle Style
Why you should go: It’s at the Ritz. Enough said.

Happy planning!  xoxo