Project Wedding Blog

Vicki emailed me the most striking images from her gorgeous tropical wedding in Bali, Indonesia…

… photos by The Photo Factory

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I love the idea of traveling to a gorgeous location with a few close friends/family and tying the knot. I also really love the thought of staying in that beautiful spot for an additional week for a honeymoon ( I am not a huge fan of air travel!). That is exactly what this couple did - they wed in stunning Santorini. Her wedding dress was found in a local shop for $35! You can see more of the Greek nuptials here!

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There’s nothing as vivid or colorful as a destination wedding in Mexico! This event in Punta Mita, put together by the uber-talented wedding and event planners from Details Details, is right up my alley! Ole!

Images courtesy: Victor Sizemore Photography

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More lovely details from this beautiful Hawaiian wedding…

Kristy of Volatile Photography shares a few more wedding details with us…

Jonny Gomes, the groom, is a world series baseball player. As a surprise, my assistant and I designed a wooden sign for the couple that read “Home Run.” The sign was used in many photographs and the bride and groom took it home to hang in their home, and save forever.

In lieu of favors for guests, donations were made to the Human Society of the United Statein each guest’s honor.

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I love the blue wedding details from this gorgeous Hawaii wedding off the Kohala Coast. I love the incorporation of starfish and light blue converse shoes to go with the beach wedding theme. The embroidered wedding date and “Groom” shoes are just too cute!

Here to share some details with us is Kristy Ahumada of Volatile Photography, who captured these precious details on camera:

Kristi and Jonny had an oceanfront ceremony at the Fairmont Orchid, on the Big Island, Hawaii. Around fifty-five guests heard the Blowing of the Pu (conch shell) just before Kristi and Jonny married. The bride and groom exchanged their own vows, and had a blessing of the rings in the Koa Bowl, which is a Hawaiian tradition.

The color scheme of their big day was aqua, fuchsia and white. The bride wore aqua-colored heels, while the groom and groomsmen wore custom made Chuck Taylor’s by Converse. The Chuck Taylor’s of the groomsmen were aqua in color, and had the wedding date stitched on the back. The groom’s Converse shoes were white, and had “groom” stitched on the back. Kristi’s bridesmaids all sported different styles of aqua-colored dresses, and the groomsmen were in button-up cream and white striped shirts, and linen pants.

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I wanted to share my recent finding with you all - The Destination Wedding Planner guide to planning a wedding “from afar.”  Not only does the guide have some gorgeous inspiration boards, budget worksheets and photos, but absolutely great advice about how to plan the perfect destination wedding.

Some of my favorite tips:

No matter who’s doing the planning, sign up for a separate email account that’s just for handling wedding details. That way you keep everything in one place!

As you visit venues, always bring your digital camera along so you can remember everything later. You might think it will stay fresh in your mind, but the more places you visit, the more they will blend together.

Gift and welcome bags: A basket full of goodies makes a nice presentation, but nobody wants to carry a basket back home. Package your gifts in a pretty paper gift bag — which is also economical!

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I’m usually not a trash the dress kinda gal, but these photos just scream awesomeness.

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Bright pops of color accented the happy festivities of the day…

And if you think the wedding was awesome, wait until you see the trash the dress session tomorrow!

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And now, on to the intimate reception, held on the shores of Mexico. I love the simple color palette of white and navy blue against the blue sky and ocean and white sand beaches…

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Now onto the beachside ceremony. I love how the veil incorporates a scalloped lace edge to pay homage to the Mexican location. And the pure blue ocean and picturesque beaches just make me want to hop on a plane and take a vacation with tropical drink in hand!

Check back later, because there’s more of this wedding to come later today!

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