Wedding Design Ideas - Destination Wedding

Wedding Design

Destination Wedding Ideas

I've been down in Playa del Carmen, Mexico all week...I'm sure by the time this posts I'll be pretty burnt! .....skin-wise...not exhaustion-wise. Can't wait to tell you all about it when I return!

Until then here's some destination wedding color inspiration. So many options....picture all those shades of blue to go with the water ....sunset colors....hot pink is always great in the tropics.

Here's some inspiration for that tropical setting!

Tipsy Thursday- Caterer Tasting Etiquette

Tipsy Thursday Wedding Etiquette
Tasting Tips


This is the favorite part for many people...or at least the groom....the tasting with the caterer and bakeries. I've heard stories of brides who've done tastings with 7 caterers, ladies this is just not necessary...and makes those dress fittings more challenging!

So here's some etiquette that goes along with tastings.

1. Get quotes from your caterers, compare and NARROW it down! Believe me the caterers understand if you are comparing them with one or two others, but not 8! It costs them a lot of money to do these and in the end yes they will pass it on to you one way or another!


2. Be up front about the amount you have to spend. They can give you great suggestions.


3. Have your menu narrowed down to what you think you really will have at your wedding so that you only need one tasting with the caterer. If you need to completely change an item see if it's possible for them to make just that item and you can swing in to pick it up at another time. Only do this if you plan on booking with this company.


4. This is the most important one...ASK how many people you are allowed to bring, and only bring that number.


5. Tell them any dislikes prior to the tasting...if you really hate onions ask them to leave them off...also let them know of any food allergies for people attending the tasting.
6. At the tasting- be clear and specific on what you like and don't like...you are not hurting their feelings (just do it tactfully). Too much salt let them know, they can change sauces, leave off items you dislike etc. That's what tastings are for....so you can modify the menu.
7. Be sure to ask to see pictures of their work, ask about staff attire, staff ratios etc

Obviously with a great wedding planner they will take care of all this for you!

Photo of the Week- Check out the Trash the Dress! Steamy!

Photo of the Week

Trash the Dress

As you read this post I'll be on the plane heading down to Mexico for another destination wedding! I just got the photos back from the last one I did and I have to say our photographer Elizabeth Medina outdid herself!!!

The trash the dress session is absolutely steamy!

I know many people who can't even bare to think about rolling around on the ground in their wedding dress, but Trash the Dress is becoming a bigger trend! Check out these stunning photos and you'll see why...it looks like it should be on the cover of a magazine!!! (in this case the bride had a second dress to wear for the photo session that took place the day after the wedding)

Taylor and Paul's Wedding Featured in Inside Weddings

Inside Weddings Magazine Feature!

Taylor and Paul's Wedding

We love seeing our bride and groom's in print! We were fortunate to have Inside Weddings magazine feature Taylor and Paul's wedding in their most current issue. There wedding was at fabulous Dunton Hot Springs just outside of Telluride.

They were such a great couple and a stunning wedding!

Thanks Taylor and Paul for letting us be part of your wedding.

http://insideweddings.com/

Photo of the Week- Groom's Cake

Photo of the Week

Groom's Cakes

(For the Groom who went to the University of Colorado- Ralphie!)

Now that bakeries are getting so sophisticated with what they can do, I think it's a blast to pull in a groom's cake......ok maybe the word "sophisticated" and "Groom's cake" don't belong in the same sentence ;)

It really is a fun way to bring your groom in to the planning, or even to surprise him with something he loves...in the form of a cake.

The Groom's Cake is much smaller than the wedding cake, usually just a tier or two, and a different flavor as well. You can serve the Groom's cake at the rehearsal dinner or the wedding. Typically the Groom's Cake will be set on a different table from the wedding cake.

So take your Groom's favorite hobby or interest and turn it into a fun cake.

Does he love books....how about a yummy pile of his faves?

Does he love sushi....they can make cake look like a tray of California Rolls.

So he's never without his IPOD.....bakers can make one that's delicious!

Check out these great groom's cakes from one of my favorite bakeries (The Makery).

Photo of the Week- Something Old, Something New...

Photo of the Week
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Weddings are all about traditions...and one of my favorite is the "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue". I always ask my clients what they have for each of these items...people get VERY creative. Of all wedding traditions, I think this one is still one that brides love.

The tradition dates back centuries, according to the tradition each of these items is supposed to bring the couple good luck.

Something Old - This symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past.

• have a locket with a picture of your grandmother on her wedding day
• handkerchief
• your family heirloom pearls

Something New - Symbolizing hope for the bride's new life ahead. That you and your husband are creating a new union that will endure forever

• piece of jewelry (we always need more don't we?)
• your gown
• your engagement picture in a silver locket tied to your bouquet
• key to your new house tied to the inside of your dress

Something Borrowed - Borrow an item from a happily married friend or family member, so that their good fortune in marriage will carry over to you.

• your mother’s wedding ring on your wedding day
• your best friend’s fave piece of jewelry

Something Blue - In ancient times, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Your blue symbolizes fidelity to each other.

• a necklace with a blue stone
• blue garter under your wedding dress (just be sure to wear a white and a blue garter - tell your groom to remove the white one so that he is not tossing away your symbol of faithfulness)
• paint your toes blue!
• blue shoes

The last and not always common part of this saying is ......."and a silver sixpence in her shoe". This represents wealth and financial security.

• A sixpence is a coin that was minted in Britain. You can purchase keepsake ones online.
• Here in the US we often change this out to a "penny in her shoe" although some use a dime. Note for the best luck it should be in your left shoe.

Design Ideas-Yellow, Daisy Wedding Inspiration

Wedding Design

Daisy Yellow Inspiration Board

With all the crazy weather we have going on in Colorado right now, it has me dreaming of warm summer weather. So here's some design ideas for a daisy inspired wedding theme, with yellow as the wedding colors. I can feel the warmth of the sun now!

Enjoy!