Ring Bearer Pillows Worthy of Your Destination Wedding

Stunning RingBearers Pillow Made of Mother of Pearl Shells

No Ringbearer… you will be out looking for one after you see these ring bearers pillow each is  heirloom worthy. 

Some traditional pillows together with several surprises.

Champagne Pink Quartz and Pearl Hand Beaded Peony PillowGreen Button Mum Ring Bearer Pillow For the DIY Bride

Unique Nest For Rings

Yellow and Green Floral Bunch

The Ring Bearers Bowl

Anchors Away ~ Nautical Touches For Your Destination Wedding

Cruise ship brides this post is for you!  Anyone getting married on a yacht or at sea this post is for you!   If you love vintage nautical their is lots of inspiration here for you!

Have gathered some great items you may want to add to your destination wedding at sea!  www.meanttobesent.wordpress.com

Perfect Invitation For Cruise Wedding

Careful that your ringbearer and flower girl don’t steal the spotlight (smile) in these adorable sailor outfits great for a nautical destination wedding from www.boyssuitsandtuxedos.com

Sailor Suit Perfect For Your Ring Bearer

Not to be outdone by the ring bearer these adorable sailor dresses will impress even the fussiest guest at your nautical destination wedding!  From www.wearmeoutkids.com

Adorable Sailor Dress For Your Flower Girl

This vintage sailor  dress is adorable and super figure flattering, love it for a nautical destination wedding.

Vintage Sailor Dress Perfect For Nautical Wedding

Melanie Bloomer has it going on with these centerpieces I love the use of simple galvanized pails accented with ribbon and stars.. simply perfect for a nautical themed destination wedding.  www.inbloomeventdesign.com

Nautical Centerpiece

Great necklace for your bridal party or if your budget allows at just $22.00 each at Kristins Custom Creations Etsy Store http://www.etsy.com/shop/klacustomcreations

Wonderful Gift For Bridal Party

Think Twice Before You Take On A DIY Project For Your Destination Wedding

This Could Be You (Photo from Earthkids.com)

I tend to be a pretty frugal gal at least as frugal as the next person if not more so.   Love creating gorgeous events.   Am an avid crafter have taken college level courses on color and design… and I am not  a huge fan of the DIY trend in weddings!   As I write this is know it is strange.. but true.. why?

Ask anyone who crafts for a living and they will more than likely tell you that you are getting a heck of a deal on their labor.. most times the crafts person artisan is actually supplying the labor.. some do not realize to the extent that their labor is a gift to the purchaser. 

Time is as valueable an asset as anyother, DIY projects are very labor intensive… I have never undertaken a project and said wow that did not take much time.. of course it does!

Real Cost of DIY Wedding Projects (Bank available at bonjourbabygifts.com)

Things you really should factor in before you DIY it:

Cost of the materials (chances are you are not buying in bulk like someone who makes this project for their business, so prices are higher)

Cost of tools needed to execute the project

Cost of Additional Labor to get the project done, an example of that is if you need to have paper cut at a Copy Center

Cost of Time Do you have other projects work housework family etc.. projects are very time consuming

Cost of Clean-up.. nothing worse than ruining clothes and furniture creating your DIY wedding project

Why am I such a know it all.. Not only am I married and had my own DIY fiasco.. remind me to tell you about the votive candle holders that I made with silk rose petals can you say expensive fiasco.. I am a wedding coordinator and I hear the horror stories.. In the end you may not only attempt and a project with less than satisfactory results but may in the end have to buy the same thing you set out to make yourself.

Moral of the story do your homework and see if there is already someone doing what you are looking for and defer to their expertise and enjoy one of the best times of life!

Martha Stewart Beautiful Beginnings Wedding Package at Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Martha Stewart Destination Wedding at Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Thinking about having a small intimate but beautiful destination wedding in the Caribbean.. it is a bit easier thanx to the new Beautiful Beginnings Package being offered at Sandals and Beaches Resorts.  When Sandals and Beaches Resorts partnered with Martha Stewart to offer stunnig weddings throughout the Caribbean at their all inclusive resorts.

Staying 6 nights or longer in an upgraded room category one offering Concierge service, and the Beautiful Beginnings package is included.

Concierge Suite Sandals Resort

 

Martha Stewart Wedding Sandals and Beaches Resorts

 

Stay 6 nights or longer  in a Concierge Suite and you receive the following items for your Beautiful Begininng wedding:

Personal wedding consultant

Marriage officiant

Certified copy of marriage license

Picturesque wedding location

One 5″x7″ wedding photograph

Wedding gift from resort

Bouquet and boutonniere

Beautiful reception setting

Hors d’oeuvres & sparkling wine*

Preparation of documentation

Caribbean Wedding Cake

Continental breakfast in bed

Government / Administrative fees**

Interested in learning how Martha Stewart partnered with Sandals and Beaches Resort see USA Today’s behind the scenes interview for all of the scoop http://content.usatoday.com/communities/hotelcheckin/post/2009/11/620000814/1

For more details of the Martha Stewart weddings offered http://destinationweddingstore.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/martha-stewart-unviels-destination-wedding-packages-at-sandals-resorts/

Paradisus Playa Conchal Costa Rica Great Resort For Destination Weddings

Pool Paradisus Playa Conchal

Nestled in the green forests of Costa Rica’s magnificent North-Pacific Riviera and framed by a 1.5 mile white sandy beach, the Paradisus Playa extends over 2,400 lush acres in an enchanted land where challenging golf meets thrilling eco- adventure.

Rock Climbing Wall Paradisus Playa Conchal

 This all-suite member of Leading Hotels of the World boasts 406 oversized, elegantly decorated suites that open onto private terraces.

Suite Paradisus Playa Conchal

It boasts an 18-hole, par-71 Robert Trent Jones golf course, spectacular freshwater pool, luxury spa, well-equipped fitness center,4 lighted tennis courts, adventure center with full range of watersports and all-terrain tours, comprehensive kid’s club, life-enriching classes (including cooking, painting and dance), 8 restaurants, six bars, lively casino, and theater with live nightly entertainment.

Robert Trent Golf Course

The Paradisus Playa Conchal will delight not only you but your gusests as well.   Service is top priority here,  everyone will feel completely at ease ready to enjoy every minute of your  destianation wedding weekend.  

We would be delighted to work with you to to plan your wedding at this lovely resort.

Happy Halloween From Destination Wedding Store

Happy Halloween From Destination Wedding Store by fawnthomas on Polyvore.com

Decals Provide Wow Factor For Your Destination Wedding

Decal For Dance Floor

Always an advocate of adding elegant touches to your destination ways especially in unexpected places.. just had to share these great decals by Ten23designs,  http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6167185

Decals Add Signature Style To You Wedding

The decals are perfect for a destination wedding, they are lightweight easy to pack and can be added to a wall, glass doors, dance floors and more, make the resort look like you own it literally adding your monogram or signature touch everywhere and with prices starting at just $5.00 a wonderful way to add big impact with little stress to your budget you must be sure to visit at Ten23designs http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6167185 

Decals Perfect Way To Add Personal Element to Destination Wedding

The decals can be placed and removed and resused again a great way to bring elements of your wedding back into your home to remember your special day for years to come.

Halloween Inspiration Board For A Fall Destination Wedding In New England

Inspiration for a October Destination Wedding with a Halloween Theme.   Though Halloween is the theme and inspiration it is done elegantly and subtly.  Enjoy and gather inspiraotion for your own destination wedding.

Halloween Destination Wedding by fawnthomas on Polyvore.com

HairStyle Inspiration For Destination Weddings

 Destination Wedding Hairstyle Inspiration by fawnthomas on Polyvore.com

These hairstyles are perfect for a destination wedding.   Love the carefree elegant look that they all share.    These hairstyles are for the bride who wants to enjoy her wedding I think most are especially perfect for a beach or warm weather destination but would work equally well with a colder destination if you were to swap out the tropical flowers for flowers more consistent with the climate where you will be getting married.

A post is planned with ideas for hair accessories suitable for your destination wedding, whatever the season or theme.

For now be inspired to try some of these on your own at home or go to your favorite salon to have them try it out, love what they do but don’t want to incur the expense of flying your local hairdresser in…  have a friend go with yout to the salon to take a picture of the hairstyle as the hairdresser is in the progress of doing your hair,  and to right down any tips they may pick up from the hairdresser it may make communicating the style easier with the help of the photos and will break down potential language barriers.

How will you be wearing your hair for your destination wedding?

Elegance Abounds at this Wedding at The Ritz Carlton Montego Bay

This elegant couple needed to find a resort that was fun but able to deliver the upscale elegant look they desired for their destination wedding.   

Ritz Carlton Montego Bay is the Perfect Setting for this Elegant Couple

Guests were treated to a party the night before at the Ritz Carlton Rose Halls White House Golf Club, guests were asked to dress to impress in all white it was a fabulous party that set the tone for the events of the wedding.  

Preparation Begins For the Reception On the Beach

The ceremony was filled with special romantic touches including a dove release.

Dove Release

Violinist Plays During the Ceremony

Violinist Plays During Ceremony

Guests had programs made of fans

Fans Double As Programs

Three Adorable Flower Girls

Adorable Flower Girls

Tropical Flowers

Stunning Tropical Flowers In Vibrant Colors Were Used Everywhere

Elegant Reception on the Beach

Lighting Plays Big Part In Reception Decor

Cake is So Elegant in Its Simplicity

Simply Elegant