Papel Picado

This is a gorgeous way to add a touch of romance to your Puerto Rico destination wedding. Take a look at Ay Mujer on Etsy and see what Papel Picado suits you. My favorite is the last photo of the simple white banner, so romantic! Perfect for an outdoor cocktail hour or dinner reception.

Place Card - Beach Photo

Love this idea... these place card custom beach photos can be displayed in a frame or clip stand propped up in a tray of sand. Your guests will love this custom favor. The table number can be omitted from the picture and placed on the back of the frame or picture.

Click on Etsy to place your order.

Great Advice From An Expert ~ Carey Evans

Hello Brides to be,  

Below is an email I received from a bride I am currently assisting in creating the wedding of her dreams. Her name is Carey Evans and she is the very talented designer and co-host of HGTV's Closet Cases as well as having numerous appearances on My First Place, Freestyle and Don't sweat it with Steve Watson.  She is oh so talented and full of creative ideas that look modern & chic but won't break the bank. I hope to be sharing lots and lots of her ideas with you.  

Check this one out...

... Something for you maybe to blog about... In trying to save money I found that the cost for printing a return address as well as a RSVP address on every envelope would take hours to do by hand or cost money if you were hiring a calligrapher. My printer wanted to charge anywhere from $100-200 more to print my return/rsvp address on my main envelope flap and RSVP envelope. So I choose to get creative and have a stamp made for $18. With shipping it comes out to $23.. but I can have this stamp for as long as I am in this home.

I picked the "Curly" stamp from Paperwink... 

But I saw a ton of them on our favorite site Etsy. Like these cool ones...
Etsy Stamp.

Just tell your brides if they are using them for their RSVPs they should ask to have a larger stamp made... mine are 2.8" x 1.75". But over all these pretty return stamps would be great gifts for newlyweds OR for anyone with a new home... or a new last name!

Thanks Carey!  Love that tip! Keep them coming!

I Heart Ouma

Life is full of little gems!  Finding one that you want to share with the whole world is unique.  I heart Ouma because she is truely an artist.  There is nothing like putting on one of her dresses, it makes you feel like a movie star.  Her fabulous take on ballerina style dresses makes me want to run to my closet and play dress up.  Her dresses can make you feel like a little girl playing dress up.  I bought two of her dresses recently for my wedding.  I wanted to feel extra special at my rehearsal dinner.  I wanted to wear a dress I would never forget.  I wanted to slip into a dress that would be timeless, unique, unforgettable to anyone who passed by me.  I put it on and never wanted to take it off.  I love fashion!  I love to look just a little different from the rest.  I'm willing to take chances on designers who share my passion for twists on the norm.  Ouma's Clothing gave me every reason to remember my special day. The only problem, I will forever remember the dress more than the occasion I wore it for.

You can check out all of Ouma clothing’s dresses on www.etsy.com or see more photos on www.oumaclothing.com!   

Thank you Ouma!

Fall Wedding Inspiration Board

Most of these items can be found on Etsy!  

Doublets Acorns... on ribbon. Pumpkin and Chocolate by truLuxe Etsy

Gold Leaf Necklace by Peaches4me Etsy

PETALS Hair Flowers -Walking in the woods by MGMart Etsy

Burnt Sugar Pear Drops Earrings Designs by EmmaThomsen Etsy

Brick Red Metallic Strapless Party Cocktail by paulnkc Etsy

Love Bird Cake Topper by Cynthia Spencer
Jose Villa Photography  
Two Little Owls - Wedding Invitation by ellothere Etsy

Fall Foliage Sparkle Box by littlebirdieboutique Etsy

Etsy... LOVE IT!!!

I am sure many of you have come across Etsy or have even ordered something from this wonderful site. I can't stress enough what a treasure this site it! They have beautiful, unique and reasonably priced items that can add a special touch to any wedding but certainly a destination wedding. Don't underestimate the site... if you have thought about it and can't find it give a search at Etsy. Here are some of my favorite items...

These can serve as Save the Dates of Seating Place Cards

Save the Dates

Inexpensive Paper Flowers that can add color and texture to any decor.

Paper flower napkin ring

Your Intive as a Travel Document/Boarding Ticket