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12 Aug

Real wedding: Marc + Cecilia

When we saw these images from Marc & Cecilia’s wedding, shot by Michelle King, we knew we had to share them with you. The couple chose the most romantically rustic location in San Pancho, Mexico – gorgeous, authentic and totally lush. Naturally, the event was full of genuine Mexican details like a traditional mariachi band and a taco bar, topped off by a little tequila and some unbelievable underwater shots by Michelle.

The scene was a serene resort on the coast in the heart of the Nayarit jungle – the perfect place for the widespread families of Cecilia (a Mexican Catholic) and Marc (an American Jewish) to gather as these two got married.

What an impressive location – it doesn’t get much better than this! Not even a power outage stopped this all-night celebration.

And now for the best part – these breathtaking underwater photos of the newlyweds. They are so dreamy and refreshing – incredible work, Michelle, they came out perfect!

Completely beautiful, you guys – we’re in awe.

Photography: Michelle King / Location: San Pancho, Mexico – Hotel Celest / Furniture: Grupo Trendy (Karla Rangel), Adela Morales (Adela Olvera) / Flowers & decoration: Flor Art (Maripepa Gonzalez) / Coordinator: Johanna Otero / Dress and hair accessories: Aimee Atelier / Shoes: Via Spiga

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2 Aug

Accessories inspiration by Green Eyed Girl

categories Neat Venues, Wedding Wardrobe

Here’s a pretty little bit of wardrobe inspiration for you to soak up today, featuring handmade accessories by Green Eyed Girl.

Venue: Country House Location (a new venue in the Catskills for photoshoots and the like)
Photography: Jami Saunders
Stylist: Annie Nicholas
Make up: Stephanie Syat
Fashion: Vintage Oscar de la Renta and an unknown designer, available at Retro Now Boutique

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2 Aug

Real wedding: Erica + Abrahm

categories Details + Decor, Neat Venues, Pretty Paper, Real Weddings

Oooooh. This is a good one, ladies (and perhaps a few gents?)! And by good, we mean delicious in detail and location. And there’s a burro. We rarely get tired of the unexpected theme animal. More people should include them in their wedding plans.

Erica and Abrahm were married in the unbearably romantic city of San Miguel de Allende, home of to loads of artists and travelers seeking authentic Mexico, on Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. How perfect!

They had guests fly in from LA, SF, NY, DC and as far away as Australia and India for a weekend of love and cobblestone streets, good tequila, and probably really delicious salsa. Almost everyone was a first time visitor to SMdA, which made it really fun for Erica and Abrahm to arrange all sorts of fun activities for their guests to experience.

Pretty pretty invites by our friend Viola of Chewing the Cud.

That bouquet is amazing, isn’t it? Just when we thought we were tiring of the succulent trend. We take it back. When it’s wrapped in twine and that beautifully textured, we’ll take it any day.

One of the surprises they planned for their guests was a procession through the streets of town… with the sweetest little burro in the lead. Don’t you love him? Other surprises (MAN, we wish we could have been at this wedding): mariachi band, the FLASHDANCE!, late night fireworks, and a midnight taco truck. They seriously went all out.

Erica is a designer, so she made all the paper pieces for the reception herself. Again, really nice E!

Such a beautiful celebration you two! You included the perfect amount of detail in your vision and your venue selection was pretty spot on. Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations!

Photography: Stephanie Williams / Venue: Casa Chorro / Planner: Penzi/Guadalupe Alvarez / Dress: Monique Lhullier / Shoes: Kate Spade / Groom’s suit: Victor & Rolf / Shoes: Ferragamo / DJ: Michael Antonia of The Flashdance (Holla!) / Invites: Chewing the Cud

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2 Aug

Vendor Spotlight: Southernmost House

categories Neat Venues, Sponsored Post, Vendor Spotlight

Here’s a fun idea for those of you thinking about a destination wedding. The Florida Keys! They are practically a tropical island getaway, but don’t require your guests to worry about passports and international travel.

Southernmost House is a gorgeous late 19th century Victorian hotel at the very very tip of Key West (hence the name). It’s played host to Kings, Presidents, Pulitzer Prize winners, jazz legends, actresses, inventors, and aviators. It was a stately home, a speakeasy during prohibition, a glamorous café and night club and now a historic hotel and venue imbued with the stories of it’s legendary guests. It’s full of charm and sits between Duval Street and the ocean and promises to be the perfect spot for a warm weekend of wedding festivities.

Or perhaps file this away as a great honeymoon idea? We’d definitely spend a week laying by their pool if opportunity presented!

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28 Jul

Real wedding: Kelly + Joseph part 1

categories Ceremony & Reception, DIY Wedding, Neat Venues, Real Weddings

Yesterday, we gave a little sneak peek at the before and after shots of Kelly and Joseph’s wedding. Most couples only have the pleasure of creating one day of their dreams, but these two decided one wasn’t enough – so they had a ceremony in Mexico, and then one back in Portland to seal the deal.

First we’re gonna look at their Mexican wedding ON the actual Mayan Ruins, and later, we’ll show you Portland.

Kelly is a super crafter (and a photographer), so with the help of friends and family, she included some incredible little crafty details and touches like fabric corsages for the guests, rock garden centerpieces (with rocks Kelly has collected since she was six years old), a handmade cake topper and more poms than anyone would know what to do with.

During the ceremony, family members stood in a circle blessing the couple by telling stories of love and marriage. The couple also had a collaged book of love that held their rings and a single feather, which they released into the ocean following the ceremony.

How’s that for a location? So beautiful.

The heart-shaped glasses are a completely adorable touch!

Now that’s one stunning wedding. Stay tuned for Part 2 – The Oregon Wedding!

Custom Convertible Dress: Sarah Seven / Bolero (only in some photos at the Mayan Ruins): Toccata on Etsy / Necklace: Arleigh at Frank Jewellery by Design / Gold and silver floral spinner ring: Studio Jewelry / Shoes: Biviel / Joseph’s outfit: All thrift-store finds / Veil, Poms, Ringbook, Guestbook, Flags, Rock and Succulent Centerpieces, Cake-Topper, Corsages: all made by the bride with help by friends and family (amazing!)