Celebrate with us at this destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico! The vibrant colors accentuate the clean tropical scenery.

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Discovered and reported by Ashley Whittingham @weddingideasnow.com

Creative design by Mayra Concepcion @weddingideasnow.com

Venue: Azul Beach Hotel, Cancun, Mexico

Photographer: Roey Yohai www.rydocumentary.com

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Tropical Signature Drinks welcomed guests to the celebration

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Beautiful couple, beautiful setting.

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Gift bags were handed out to encourage guests to have fun in the tropical sun.

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Roses, orchids and palm leaves created an elegant look and feel.

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I love having guests fill out wish cards. And these helped promote the color scheme.

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The local culture and traditions are a great way to entertain your guests.

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A second round of Signature Drinks during the cocktail hour gives the guests a difference experience.

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Colorful food is a must. I am loving the kiwi and strawberries on the Mexican style finger sandwiches.

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The simplicity of the table décor with the emphasis on the food and the surroundings makes a lot of
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Uplighting creates a dramatic effect and adds color as the sun goes down.

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Enjoying the Wedding Faire Experiance

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Researched and written  by Ashley Whittingham @weddingideasnow.com

Original photos by Mayra Concepcion @weddingideasnow.com

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A wedding fair can easily become overwhelming, especially for an indecisive bride or groom.  Having just visited a faire and quickly becoming overwhelmed myself, I put together a “Be Prepared” list that I hope will be helpful and will relieve some of the stress and make the wedding faire experiance a good one.

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• Do your homework: Explore the wedding fair before you even arrive.  Visit the fair’s website and see what vendors will be there.  Tip: pre-registration can save you some time when entering the faire.  In some cases it will allow you to be entered in special drawings.  Check online for perks before you go. . .

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• Strategize:  Once you find out what vendors will be at the fair, prioritize which ones you want to see.  If you find a map online, print it out then trace your route to make sure you hit all the ones on your to-do list.  Knowing what you want to accomplish before you get there can ease the overwhelmingness.
• Bring Your Planner:  Bringing your calendar will make it easy to schedule fittings, tastings, and other vendor meetings.  Hint:  If you have hired a wedding planner, ask them to come along.  They can navigate the faire in ways that your couldn’t imagine.

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• Bring Your Camera:  It’s hard to remember the details of what every vendor has to offer.  Snap shots of your favorites so you can remember what makes them stand out.  Hint:  There are alot of cool ideas and inspirations at wedding faires, so record them quick before you forget!
• Wear Comfortable Shoes:  You do a lot of walking and standing at wedding faires, so wear shoes you know you’ll stay comfortable in.  Aching feet will be distracting and you want to focus on the vendors not your feet!

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• Bring Your Entourage:  The groom, your mom, bridesmaids, or whomever else can lend an opinion.  They are also handi at seeing things you may miss and carrying all the giveways offered.  Hint:  Your helpers will be charged to enter so if you are on a budget bring your most supportive helpers only.
• Enjoy Yourself:  Don’t feel like you need to make any critical decisions at the faire.  Relax and enjoy all of the vendors you meet and simply take in what they have to offer you.  When you get home, you will remember the ones that truly impressed you.  And always use your intuition.  As a wedding planner, I always know we are on the right track with my brides eyes light up.   So wait for that moment when choosing and you will never go wrong.

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Ashley Whittingham

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This real life wedding of Cynthia and Luis took place at beautiful Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, California.  The Spanish influenced theme was perfect in every way! 

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Discovered by Ashley Whittingham @ Wedding Ideas Now

Venue: Saddlerock Ranch  http://www.malibufamilywines.com/

Planner: Events of Love and Splendor http://www.loveandsplendor.com/

Photographer: Rodolfo Arpia Photographer  http://www.arpiaphoto.com/

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This beautiful Southern California vineyard has breathtaking views for countless photo opportunies.

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The blue accents and lace table linens set this reception decor apart.

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I absolutely love the Spanish tiled table numbers.

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The bright colored flowers and the lace accents went beautifully with the blue dresses.

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Note the oranges on the table next to the centerpiece.  Wonderful detail that brings a certain personality to the table.

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I am over the moon about the lights hanging from the trees.  In the sunshine they sparkle and below in the evening they create romance.

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Real Life Wedding of Keri and Jeff made me believe that fairytale weddings really do come true.  Picture a balmy evening, in a vineyard, with a full moon and the crickets chirping.  It really doesn’t get any better than this.

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Blog designed by: Mayra Concepcion @ Wedding ideas Now

Photos courtesy of Katie Disimone @ www.katiedisimonephotography.com

Arranged by Patrice Wedding and Event Producer @ www.patrices.net

Flowers by Flowers by Denise @ www.flowersbydenise.com

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It starts with a dress and it goes from there.  Really!  It this case the dress came first, then the flowers and beyond.

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Our beautiful bride, Keri, loved purple.  So naturally, purple shoes.  Goes without saying doesn’t it?

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Having the wedding at a winery inspired small touches like the grapevine wrapped candle holders.

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I love a photographer who can capture moments such as these!  Wonderful Katie Disimone!

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Keri and Jeff had a “wedding logo” made especially for them.  The logo included mirrored keys.  So the “key theme” was spread throughout the ceremony and reception.

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The centerpieces were beautiful manzanita branches meant to capture the outdoors and not take away from the beauty of the winery but enhance the surroundings.

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Notice the logo on the cake.  Brilliant!

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The final touch was the chandeliers hanging over the head table from the arbor.    Fabulous touch!

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A Signature Drink does not have to be introduced at the beginning of a party, wedding, affaire. 

How wonderful to introduce surprise into your celebration during different intervals of the reception!! 

Your toast, an after dinner drink, or an end of the evening nightcap are all appropriate and unexpected. 

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Add your favorite flavored simple syrup to a glass of champagne.  Instant magic.  Some of my favorites: blueberry, watermelon, cherry, kiwi, strawberry, vanilla.  There are dozens to choose from.  

 Just pick your color and away you goooooooooo! 

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Can you see this being served to your guests as a Champagne toast?  Dramatic!! 

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As an after dinner drink there is nothing like it: The Absinthe Martini 

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A Hot Apple Toddy warms the cockles of your heart every time.  Even non-bourbon drinkers cannot resist this after dinner favorite. 

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Irish Coffee, can you think of a better way to close the evening? 

Containing most of my favorite things in life: coffee, whipped cream and  whiskey; your guests will be thrilled! 

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Enjoy! 

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This colorful and exotic San Juan Puerto Rican wedding has inspired me with color.  Infused in every aspect of the decor these brilliant colors set this scene on fire.

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Discovered by: Ashley Whittingham @ Wedding ideas Now

Photos courtesy of Sweet Caroline Photo @ sweetcarolinephoto.com

INvita Wedding and Event Designers

Flowers by Arquetipo

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The use of mirrors and lighting added to each element of the design.

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Menhdi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in India.  The use of mehndi and turmeric is described in the earliest Vedic ritual books.  Haldi (Staining oneself with turmeric paste) as well as mehndi are important Vedic customs as a symbolic representation of the Outer and the Inner Sun. Vedic customs are meant to awaken the “inner light” and so the gold of the inner Sun has an important symbolic function.

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Several areas were set up so the guests could relax in comfort.

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The brillant color scheme was incorporated into the dessert as well.  Notice different colors and accents were used but all blended into the theme.

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Enjoy!!

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Wedding Ideas Now will begin to feature weddings from across the country!  I am very excited to

be able to find beautiful weddings that will inspire us all.  Enjoy!  Patrice

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Real life wedding of

Melissa Whittingham and Dawson Kent

July 21st, 2011

La Caille

Sandy, Utah

photos courtesy of Camilla Binks www.camillabinks.com

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This beautiful wedding coming out of Sandy, Utah is a work of “wedding art” by bride, Melissa. 

When asked how she came up with her theme, this is what Melissa has to say: “I stalked wedding blogs and saved pics

with the weddings I like.  I found that I was attracted to similar color schemes. 

My main wish was a summery feel, cuz I wanted a pretty outdoor wedding.  So that’s what I went for. 

I also love the vintage look, although I didn’t go too extrem, just a few touches here and there.

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Melissa’s favorite part was thinking up the ideas of what she wanted, and finding pictures of what she

wanted to do.  She says: “What was even better was when I was able to find exactly what I envisioned in a store,

or when I could create my visions with “do-it-yourself” decor.”

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Melissa’s goal was to create a summery feel with soft, pretty and “vintage” colors.  She actually found the vintage

desk in the newspaper, bought it, then painted it herself (along with Dawson).  She used it for her welcome table.

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For her flowers, Melissa found three different flower combos online that she loved.  She then told her

florist the favorite parts from the combos.  The florist then was left to strike out on her own. 

Melissa’s comment:  “She did a FAB job!”

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Melissa and Dawson left their reception through a row of sparklers. 

They loved it and so do we!

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The coastal fog cleared up and it turned into a beautiful day for Jan and Steve on the central coast of California. 

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Cambria Pines Lodge, with their beautiful gardens, was the perfect backdrop.

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Small touches and amazing flowers created the perfect setting.  Renee from Cambria Pines Nursery did an amazing job on a surprisingly small budget.

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We uplighted the room with warm amber glow but decided to put just one spotlight on the cake.  It created this most dramatic effect!  Cake provided by Linn’s Fruit Bin in Cambria.

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Wedding Photography by Peer Johnson captured all of the highlights of the day.

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Enjoy!  Patrice

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patrice@weddingideasnow.com

www.cambrianursery.com

www.cambriapineslodge.com

www.peerjohnson.com

www.linnsfruitbin.com

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Christina and Dan’s wedding this summer was delightfully different.  We experimented with classic tones for the reception, but lively bursts of color with the personal flowers.  Our florist Panacea outdid herself in creativity this time with a spectacular bouquet that matched the Vera Wang gown.

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Flying Caballos in San Luis Obispo was headquarters for the weekend and provided the perfect backdrop for pre-ceremony photos.  The house is right out of the 1950’s with the decor, but whimsical fountains and lighting in the outdoor areas.  Perfect for the rehearsal dinner and day after wedding brunch.

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The wedding and reception were held at beautiful Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles.  In the reception room we kept the colors to classic ivory and gold accents with “mushroom” colored table linen.

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Before and after the wedding, there was no shortage of fabulous photo opportunies for our Photographer, Cameron Ingalls!

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At close of day it was a dream come true wedding for Christina and Dan but the party was not over.  Christina changed from her Vera Wang gown and donned her party glad-rags and 28 of the die hard revelers hit the clubs.  Our bus driver from Rideon transportation kept close watch and got everyone back to Flying Caballos safe and sane.

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For comments from the bride, go to http://styleunveiled.com/sfrealweddings/paso-robles-ca-wedding-robert-hall-winery-christina-daniel.html.  Enjoy!

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