Such a beautiful and romantic shot. Look at the way they seem oblivious to those waves splashing around them.
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{Love Notes}
It takes a second to notice some one,
An hour to like some one,
A day to fall in love with some one,
And a life time to forget them.
~ Anonymous
BRIDESMAID GIFT IDEA: MY FACE LIL’ BLING NAIL CHROME
Here is an idea for a COLORFUL BRIDESMAID GIFT: MY FACE LIL’ BLING NAIL CHROME
We all like getting our nails manicured. Bridesmaids.com posted about these polishes and suggested giving as a bridesmaid gift. Lil’ Bling Nail Chromes are a collection of ten, dramatic, metallic nail shades that are not “your mother’s nail varnish”. Each shade has been matched perfectly with a blingtone eye shadow. They’re available on Dessy.com. Go check them out and find your favorite color!
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A stunning wedding photo. I love the bar as the background used in this photo shoot.
Top Trends in Wedding Food
If you don’t care to serve the fancy plated dinner, then don’t. Wedding food has switched from the typical plated meal to a reception filled with food stations and a selection of several foods. When considering a stylish food option, think about your own preferences, your guests’ taste preferences — and your budget. You should also consider the time of the reception and how eager the guests will be.
Downsize to Minis
Guests love picking up bite sized minis. Food items like a cheeseburger slider that they can eat in one bite. Mini sized tasters have become one of the hottest trends in wedding food, from shots of soups to large spoons of macaroni and cheese or whatever you prefer.
Comfort Foods
Dress up conventional comfort foods. Mashed potatoes look absolutely stylish at a martini potato bar. Guests create their own potato mixture in a martini glass and get both a side dish and a conversation piece out of it.
Food Stations
Giving your guests the option of visiting food stations creates a comfortable and informal atmosphere. Guests will enjoy the variety and being able to converse with people not seated at their table. Personalize your wedding by creating a food station that says something about you and your spouse. If one of you loves grits, then feature a grits station with different toppings — anything from cheese to spicy shrimp.
Fondue Station
Fondue isn’t new to weddings but it still feels new and fresh. Provide bread and vegetables for dipping and if you can, offer more than one fondue. Less courageous guests will enjoy a basic cheese offering, such as the traditional Gruyère, while other guests might prefer trying something unusual, such as a goat cheese fondue.
Cross-cultural Cuisine
Marriage is often a fusion of two cultures. Embrace it and create a wedding menu to reflect it. Creating a theme such as East meets West (Asian-Mex food, anyone?) can inspire creative and delicious dishes that will impress your guests. Be sure to talk to your caterer to see what they can create and make sure they can carry out your wishes.
Ordinary Transformed
Many foods can be elegantly transformed into an innovative entrée for wedding guests. Instead of serving the traditional filet of fresh fish, have the chef serve it as stuffed roulade medallions.
Sushi/Raw Bar
A sushi/raw bar will please the most health-conscious guests, but these can be expensive. This option is not recommended for couples who are on a tight budget.
Eco-Friendly Fare
This can run up the price tag of your wedding if you want all-organic, cage-free, wild-caught items. But there are ways to be eco-friendly and stick within a budget. Look to local, seasonal foods as inspiration for your menu, which require less gas to transport, lessening your wedding’s carbon footprint. Some farms practice green approaches to growing food, yet haven’t completed the process of becoming organic-certified. They tend to have lower prices than certified organic farms; your caterer may be familiar with these suppliers.
Nix the Cake
While cutting the wedding cake may be a tradition, don’t let it box you in if you’re more of a creme brulee kind of girl. You can serve whatever type of dessert you like at your wedding, whether that’s individual cobblers, milkshakes at a milkshake station, or an array of cookies and candies at a sweets table.
Original Article on DexKnows Weddings
{Color Inspiration} Lime Green and Yellow
Green is such an adaptable color. Think about it: a spring wedding party can wear radiant emerald-green, a summer event can be shades of grass and lime, a fall party can take on many different tones of olive with browns and golds, and a winter wedding can use evergreens as stunning centerpieces.
A bridal bouquet made up of yellow and white gerbera daisies, green Hypericum berries, white freesia, green roses, and lime button mums
Yellow painted tin buckets to line the bridal isle
A bright yellow fondant wedding cake with a lime green polka dot ribbon accent
Elegant, & Simple Tablescape
A Max Azria draped gown in a brilliant lime color. This is elegant, classy and a stand-out piece!
Lime Green & Yellow Flower Cupcakes
Carry the green throughout your event by creating a dessert buffet to surround the wedding cake.
Gorgeous strapless dress with an empire waist insert. A-line skirt with a bow-tie back
Sources: Bridal and Attendant Bouquets; Lime Green Fondant Wedding Cake; Lime Green and Yellow Tablescape; Max Azria Gown; Lime Green and Yellow Cupcakes; Amy Atlas; Strapless Empire Waist Dress
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During their trash the dress session in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico are they happy or what?!
Movie Trailer Turns Into Marriage Proposal
Gina goes out on a girls night to the movies where she thinks she’s going to see “Think Like a Man.” They conveniently arrive after the previews have begun playing. She doesn’t realize it but she’s about to watch an engagement trailer made for her by boyfriend Aris. After the second preview the engagement trailer comes on and is followed by a live proposal in front of family and close friends.
While this proposal idea may not be unique it’s most definitely their own!
Congratulations Gina and Aris!
{Love Notes}
Meeting you was my favorite accident
~ Anonymous
5 SIMPLE TIPS TO TRIM YOUR WEDDING GUEST LIST
1.Consider your budget and venue. Before you analyze your guest list, take a step back and talk to your fiancé about your highest priorities as a couple. Are you hoping for a specific venue? Worried about staying under budget? Those guidelines will help you decide how long your list can be and whether you need to cut back in other areas.
2.Agree on a fair split point. Keep things equal by compromising on a guest list ratio. Is it important that your guests are split 50/50, bride’s side and groom’s? Or do you have tons of mutual friends, making it more of a joint effort? It’s important to have an open dialogue about your expectations so that you can avoid any drama or resentment later on — both between each other and among your family members.
3.Cut by category. Divide your guests into groups: immediate family, closest relatives, extended relatives, family friends, friends, acquaintances, kids, etc. Once you’ve both classified your lists, see if you can trim the list by removing entire categories. Maybe you can both nix the young kids, the acquaintances, and the co-workers. Keep going until exceptions start to pop up, then evaluate each possible guest individually.
4.Stick to the present. If you haven’t seen someone in a long, long time, they can probably be considered for your cut list. (Think childhood friends and old acquaintances.) A good rule of thumb: You should invite the people who know your fiancé — the people who have spent time with you as a couple, who play a part in your present lifestyle.
5. Hold to your hard-and-fast rules. Tight on space? If you’ve decided that only your bridal party and engaged pals can bring plus-ones, you should try to stick to that rule. It’s the best way to avoid offending your loved ones, and an easy way to limit extra add-ons.
These simple, straightforward tips are just a starting point — complications are bound to come up. Reach out to both sets of parents for advice, because even if you don’t adhere to all their suggestions, it’s a great way to double-check your list and come to a settling point. Plus, throughout the process, remember to be practical, considerate, and sensitive. Even more important? Step back and enjoy it: you’re bringing together all the people you love to celebrate one of the most special days of your life.
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