I recently had the pleasure of staying at Now Amber with my mother and my 3 year old son. Not only is this a fabulous luxury family friendly all-inclusive resort, but it's an ideal place for a Mexico destination wedding. I spoke with the wedding coordinator, Edith, in depth about the ins and outs of having a wedding here and have a ton of info to share with you. I was also able to witness a wedding take place on the beach and have the photos of this towards the end of this post. I hope … [Read more...]
How to Tie a Bow Tie: A Step By Step Photo Tutorial
This conversation is made possible through Sweet Relish in partnership with Brier and Moss. As always, all thoughts and opinions remain my own. Last month, I used one of my favorite online shopping tools, Sweet Relish, to show you a Rustic Wedding inspired Spring Groomsman outfit based on the classic and handsome Blakley bow tie from Brier & Moss. Sweet Relish was kind enough to send me one of these amazing ties to give to Ben (yippeee!) but to be honest with you, neither … [Read more...]
12 Fun and Original Wedding Party Photos
Source: Lenses and Looking Glasses When you plan your wedding, how much thought do you put into your wedding party photos? Do you have an idea of what you want in your photos, or do you trust your photographer to capture the personalities of the groomsmen and bridesmaids? I love looking at some of the fun and original wedding part photos on Pinterest, Facebook, and the internet. I wonder if the bride was taking batting practice before or after her wedding, and is she wearing heels or cleats … [Read more...]
11 Inspirations For A Chic DIY Rustic Wedding
Source Wedding Bee Pro In Michigan we have many awesome venues that offer the perfect setting for a rustic wedding. From old barns to pre civil war churches to gorgeous gardens there are so many options. Even with a proper setting it takes a clear vision and inspiration to keep a rustic wedding chic and modern.So check out these inspirations for a DIY Rustic Wedding. These rustic chic invitations are super easy to make. Michaels sells a kit that includes the invitations, invitation … [Read more...]
10 Best Wedding Photo Ideas Ever?
I love when a wedding photographer is able to capture the wedding so well, that not only are the bride and groom's personality reflected, but you feel as if you were at the wedding. Today, many brides to be turn to magazines and Pinterest for photo inspiration, and have a checklist of photos they want their photographer to capture on their big day. Source: True Photography What a fun way to capture a photo of the bride and groom, without using a standard pose! Source: Sutography … [Read more...]
The Spring Groomsman: An Outfit Perfect For a Rustic Wedding
Source: Something Green Spring is the perfect season to have an outdoor wedding. Mother Nature provides the perfect atmosphere with blooming flowers, and moderate temperatures (well, maybe not this spring depending on where you live). If you've been on Pinterest recently, you've probably noticed that rustic woodsy/barn weddings are all the rage right now. There's so many fun ways to dress, decorate and affordable venues/locations to choose from with a rustic wedding. Using my … [Read more...]
15 Unique DIY Wedding Favors
How do you spend less money on your wedding and more on your honeymoon? (and still make it the day from your dreams) Right now with a struggling economy, more couples are choosing to do as much of their wedding planning and preparations themselves. Do-it-yourself wedding invitations, decorations, and favors are very popular, and can be fun to design and make! DIY wedding favors also give you the opportunity to make the favors more personal and unique (like the personalized matchbooks above … [Read more...]
10 Stylish and Trendy Groomsmen Outfit Ideas
Not only is it important for the couple to look perfect on their wedding day, but it's also important for the groomsmen, because to quote ZZ Top, "every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man." The bride wants the guys to look handsome and sharp for the photos, while the single guys want to impress the single ladies. It seems at the moment that anything goes, from the traditional matching tuxedos, to the more trendy vests and suspenders, or shorts/jeans depending on the location and theme … [Read more...]
Jamaica: Saying “I do” at an All-Inclusive Resort
There are so many reasons to say "I Do" in Jamaica Mon! For the couple looking for a sunset wedding, I can't think of a better location than the island of Jamaica. Known for its laid back and worry free vibe, they also make your big day as easy as possible with only a few requirements. What better place for a union than in a country with the motto "Out of many, one people"? The most difficult challenge you and your groom may face, is deciding where in Jamaica? Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho … [Read more...]
How We’re Going to Rock Our Wedding Dance
Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please visit Ubi.com to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps I've been to a few weddings in my day, many of them lovely. There are so many things I love about weddings. Watching the bride walk down the isle, the look in the groom's eyes when he first sees her, the food, the dancing. With my own wedding just around the corner (THIS NEXT YEAR!) I have been paying more close … [Read more...]



























