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Saturday, February 27, 2010

{Weekend Wedding} Destination Mexico!

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Mexico!

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Welcome to Mexico!  This couple was really inspired by the colouful and summery atmosphere of Mexico and knew that it would be the perfect theme for their wedding.  An elegant, yet festive strapless organza wedding dress with cascading ruffles by Demetrios Sposabella is accented by colourful mismatched Mexican peasant dresses on the bridesmaids (photo by Daisy Varley).  Long before this fiesta took place, the guests received invitations decorated with Mexican inspired images of hanging lace reminiscent of the Mexican celebration of El Día de los Muertos, or "the Day of the Dead."  Instead of using flowers, the couple opt for unique bouquets and centerpieces of succulents and cacti.  The reception tables are draped in colourful  striped linens reminiscent of Mexican tapestries and every table is numbered in Spanish rather than English.  The guests indulge in a delicious buffet of the couple's favourite Mexican foods while sipping on various Mexican liquors.  Instead of serving a cake, the couple chose to offer their guests powdered pecan cookies, which is a traditional wedding dessert in Mexico.  At the end of the evening, everyone is sent home with a brightly coloured maraca (photo by Daisy Varley) to keep the fun spirit of this celebration alive long after it is finished.

{It's the Little Touches ...}

Want a unique piece of jewelry for your wedding rather than going with the stand-by of diamonds, crystals, or pearls?  These necklaces by etsy seller JustineJustine feature long strings of colouful beads made from the acai fruit.

A Mexican themed wedding is the perfect time to add a little South into your footwear!  Put you and your girls in cowboy boots!  The more styles and shades that you have, the more eclectic and unique your look will be.


Bright paper flowers are a great project for the DIY bride and they really make a colouful statement. 
Photo by Daisy Varley.

I want to thank everyone that came to enjoy February is Destination Month.  I hope that you all enjoyed it as much as I did!  Spring is just around the corner!  So, as we leave winter, we will start looking at some colour combinations fit for a Spring time wedding.  Be sure to make your vote count and I'll see you all next week!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

{What to Wear Wednesday} Destination Mexico!

Welcome to {What to Wear Wednesday}  Destination Mexico!
Have you ever watched a beautiful and exotic Mexican woman dance with poise and confidence?  Wouldn't it be fabulous if on your wedding day you felt just like that?  With fashion, anything is possible!  When choosing your wedding day fashions for a Mexican themed wedding, consider what makes the fashions of a Mexican, salsa, or flamenco dancer so beautiful and sexy and yet so elegant.  Let's explore some fantastic Mexican inspired fashions!

{Wedding Dresses}
For a Mexican themed wedding, I think that your dress should have elements that give it sophistication with a touch of sexiness.  Try looking for dresses that pull elements from sexy salsa dancing dresses like multiple tiers of lace or tulle and strapless or halter necklines.

Both dresses by Demetrios Blue.

All dresses by Demetrios Sposabella.

Dress on left by Liancarlo; dress on right by Pronovios.

{Bridesmaid Dresses}
For your girls, you can also try to give their dresses a Mexican appeal by using tiered skirts and sexy necklines.  You could also try a simpler fashion and the accent it with some distinctive accessories.  As for colour, stick to bright and saturated colours like blue, green, purple, orange, or red.

All dresses by Alfred Angelo.

What a great idea!  Opt for a simple black dress with a flowing or tiered skirt and accent it with fans instead of bouquets for a distinctively sexy Mexican feel.


There will be no {Floral Friday} for this final week of February is Destination Month.  However, this weekend you are all still invited to a {Weekend Wedding} in Mexico! 
Also, be sure to cast your vote for this week's poll. 

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

{Table Top Tuesday} Destination Mexico!

Good evening everyone!  Today is the last {Table Top Tuesday} for February is Destination Month! 
This week we will be looing at Mexican Themed Weddings.  So, prepare for some spicey and sizzling hot inspirations!
Enjoy!

{Table Settings}
Add some unique touches to your tables to make your wedding stand out as a Mexican themed wedding.  Think about using Spanish in your place cards or table numbers instead of your own language.  Drape your tables in brightly coloured striped linens and make creative centerpieces that utilize cacti, sombreros, or lanterns.



{Stationary}
Many printing companies will already have cinco de mayo invitations.  So, you can use these a place to start for your invitations and other stationary.  Think about using fun Mexican images like maracas, sombreros, or hanging lace garland.  Again, you may want to add some Spanish into your invitations and stationary to really make it fit with your theme (at least enough that everyone will be able to understand)!


{Food & Desserts}
For a Mexican themed wedding, think about serving a delicious buffet of your favourite Mexican foods.  Try serving different salsas and dips for delicious appetizers, followed by tacos, burritos, corn, and beans.  And to top it all off with dessert, instead of serving a cake, offer your guests powdered pecan cookies - a traditional wedding dessert.


Tomorrow we're looking at some Mexican inspired wedding fashions for {What to Wear Wednesday} so don't miss out!

Monday, February 22, 2010

{Monday Eye Candy} Destination Wedding Favors ...

Hello all and welcome back for another edition of {Monday Eye Candy}!
These past two weeks I've been polling all of you for your favourite destination wedding favors and the results are in!  Thanks to everyone who took the time to cast their votes.  With a huge 41% of the vote, the winner is ... Luggage Tags!  So, here are some of my favourite luggage tags that make perfect favors! 
Enjoy!
Luggage tags on the left by etsy seller StudioCherie.

Luggage tag by etsy seller nancym4.


Luggage tags on left by etsy seller SwallowSongDesigns.




Tomorrow we are heading to Mexico for the last installment of destination {Table Top Tuesday}!  So be sure to stop in and check out some beautiful inspirations!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

{Weekend Wedding} Destination Hawaii!

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Hawaii!


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Welcome to Hawaii!  This couple fell in love with the easy going mentality and exotic atmosphere of Hawaii.  So, they opted for fun Hawaiian themed wedding.  The bride wears a beautiful custom halter neck wedding dress from Whirlingturban that is accented by a flowing strapless bridesmaid dress in a floral pattern also from Whirlingturban.  The ceremony took place on a local beach with a breathtaking water backdrop, decorated with brightly coloured flowers and pineapples.  The reception took place outside so the guests could take in the Hawaiian sunset.  The tables were draped in simple but elegant linens and were surrounded by palm trees and beach torches.  The guests enjoyed some of the couples' favourite tropical drinks like pina coladas and mai tais.  The guests indulged in a slice of a white three tired cake covered in sugared plumeria flowers.  At the end of the evening, everyone took home token of the couples' gratitude packed in a palm box.    

{It's the Little Touches ...}

For a Hawaiian wedding, you really have to use the island flowers to your advantage.  Tuck a colourful hibiscus into your chair covers to give your Hawaiian or Hawaiian themed wedding the tropical touch.

Stuck on ideas for Hawaiian themed wedding favours?  Pineapples are delicious and make the perfect Hawaiian themed guest favor.  Plus they make great table decorations!   

Check out these fantastic ceremony decorations!  A little bamboo, some orchids, bright colours and voila!  Hawaiian beach ceremony perfection.


Next week we head to Mexico and be sure to check in tomorrow for the winner of this past {Monday Eye Candy} poll!