Project Wedding Blog

This week’s Real Wedding is unspeakably lovely… Melissa and Jonathan celebrated their love with a back yard reception, delicate pink décor, and a patisserie!  Enjoy the pretty imagery, photographed by Gideon Photography.

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Tags: patisserie, pink, sweet table, vintage cake stands.

I’m totally digging the simple styling of this couple’s e-pics.  Sandra and Roger hail from Ontario Canada, where Renaissance Studios Photography photographed their Make Love, Not War engagement session.  So perfect!
A special thanks to Renaissance Studios for sharing this with us.  Have a happy weekend!♥

Tags: canada, e-pics, engagement, vintage.

As I peer out the window at the approaching storm, I am dreaming of springtime. I can’t wait for sunny days and warm nights. This daffodil diy from our good friend Chelsea Fuss gets me in the mood for the upcoming season. It’s also a fantastic idea for a bridal bouquet.

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My bridal shower was so sweet and intimate. My best girlfriends and sister gathered together and we had a lovely lunch amidst orange tulips and a yummy lovebirds-topped banana cake.

Now if I was going to have a coed shower, it would be just like this camping-inspired shindig, put together by one of my faves in the business, Jesi Haack! Now mind you, this is a baby shower but the idea could be adjusted!

See more over at Jesi’s blog - photos taken by Gabriel Ryan.

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I came across this lovely photograph from a sweet Seckel Pear favor DIY we did a while back, and I found the colors just captivating.  What a pretty color palette the shades of green pear and rosy peach would make!

So, I went to it…

Among my finds were: Perfectly Paired Invitations and this elegant Pair-scented Soap from the shops. The other photos came from this gorgeous wedding, photographed by Tec Petaja.

From now until Saturday, the 19th, we’ve got a great sale going on in the Invitation Shop:  Save 10% off any order over $99, 15% off orders over $149, and 20% off orders over $199.  {Hop on over} to take a peek!  Use the code PWM0111 when you check out.

Tags: green, peach, pear wedding decor, the perfect pair.

I am in love… with this wedding.  I love the colors, the vibe, the beautiful scenery… all of the special little touches… Jeff and Allison had a Día de Los Muertos- themed wedding in Sayulita, Mexico.  Allison shares all about the planning below!  A special thanks to Jillian Mitchell and Yazmin of Sea of Dreams for sharing this vibrant wedding with us!

All Photos by Jillian Mitchell

A few words from the bride:

Jeff and I chose to look into having our wedding in Sayulita based on a recommendationfrom a friend. We went for a visit in March and knew it was the place for us. At that time we also met Yazmin from Sea of Dreams Weddings and immediately could tell that she was the person to help us make it special. Close to 50 friends and family joined us for some or all of the week’s festivities. We even had a friend travel all the way from Japan to celebrate with us (and serenade us with his rendition of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ during the reception).

Our week at Casablanca was amazing, but nothing compared to the wedding celebration. It started off with a beautiful ceremony overlooking the ocean. Once we were pronounced “husband and wife,” the mariachi band started playing. We greeted guests, took photos and began the celebrating. My highlights of the evening included sharing a churro with my two year old nephew Cooper, my one year old niece, Lucia, taking her first steps under the palapa, and some seriously great dancing. The “grand finale” of the night was a spectacular fireworks show that helped start our marriage off with a bang!

Working with Yazmin was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. She really cares about her clients and takes time to understand their tastes, preferences, goals and special requests. Yazmin and Nierica provided custom decorations specifically for us and designed to our taste. The Day of the Dead bride and groom theme was a hit and we loved it! I will forever remember this day and all of the people (and Sayulita!) who helped make it amazing.

Tags: colorful, destination, dia de los muertos wedding, Mexico, offbeat, Sayulita.

This little project comes from the lovely Victoria Hudgins, who has thought up a tasteful new way to create wedding place cards and stationery. It’s called salt embossing, and it’s simple and very cool looking!

* First, purchase some darker-hued card stock paper that matches your wedding/event.

* Next mix 1/3 cup water with 4 tablespoons of salt - be sure to stir the mixture until it’s well dissolved.

* Using a painter’s brush, create your symbols, designs or verbage on the cardstock paper. Let dry for 12 hours.

* Once dry, the salt comes up on the paper, leaving a very pretty, embossed look to the design. It crystallizes, giving you depth and beauty for a very minimal investment — we love that!

Images: Carly Taylor

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If you haven’t yet caught the Real Wedding of the Week this week.. it’s so fresh and pretty! The couple, Elizabeth and Andrew, married at a vineyard in Northern California.  With a purple and deep burgundy color palette, the day was simple and charming.  The beautiful photographs were captured by Silvana Difranco Photography.  {Click here} to see more…
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Tags: burgundy, Elegant, modern, purple, vineyard.

We have a such a sweet giveaway going on right now…♥  The deal is this.  We’re giving away up to $500 in wedding favors to one lucky reader… and the same to a fellow bride of her choosing!  You can get the full scoop by clicking here.

If you’re eager to get your order placed, enjoy 10% off sitewide Februay 14th thru February 19th 2011.  Enjoy and good luck!  Shown above: Gerbera Daisy Favor Box, Sandalwood fan

Tags: Do a Friend a Favor, giveaway, sandalwood fans.

It’s very fitting that I just received these wedding day tips from thebark.com! It’s Valentine’s Day and one of my loves is a little bundle of energy named Buster,  my mini Aussie. He was there for our wedding day, and here are some great tips if you want your furbaby to be part of the occasion:

* Appoint a designated dog wrangler: Take the pressure off everyone by assigning one pet-friendly relative to deal with doggy the whole day through!

* Exercise some restraint in accessorizing your dog: Strive for comfort, practicality and safety. I dont’t know if Buster would agree with how we handled that one!

* Have a backup plan: If things get to be too stressful for your pup, have a designated area where they can chill, or plan an option to get them home.

* Recruit dog-loving pros for your team: If your photog is not dog-friendly, ditch them! We used Alice Hu, who was chill and very patient with our pup.

* Find the right job for your pup: We didn’t have Buster come down the aisle for fear of high pitched squealing, so he got to be part of the getting ready process with us.

Get more at thebark.com

Tags: wedding dogs.