Bianca + Eduardo were married in a stunning traditional ceremony at the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman in Oaxaca, Mexico on April 14th, 2012. With a traditional Oaxacan calenda (parade) to lead their guests to the reception, Bianca + Eduardo’s Mexican destination wedding is simply amazing!
With Pantone releasing emerald as the Color of the Year, and the newest addition to the Oz series in theaters, we thought it was the perfect time for some Oz/Emerald wedding inspiration. So, whether you want to have a wedding that puts you straight in the Emerald City with royal glitz and glamour or you want a more subtle homage to your favorite characters, Weddingstar has just the right products to help you pull it off! Get immersed, be inspired and above all remember, ” There’s no place like home.”
I had the pleasure of talking with Kevin Flaherty of Ritani, makers of fine diamond jewelry and engagement rings this week to get the scoop on decoding diamonds. In the following guest blog, Kevin shares his expertise on everything from Ritani’s ethical sourcing to trends for 2013 in the world of fine jewelry. Enjoy!
{ Masterwork Cushion Halo Triple Diamond Band Engagement Ring with Surprise Diamonds }
The story of this couples engagement plucked at my heartstrings! Blowing out the candles on his 25th birthday Chris was asked what he wished for, “I wish that Lyda would marry me” was his reply. Dropping to one knee, he took out the ring and Lyda happily accepted! Making their dreams come true, Lyda + Chris tied the knot on June 2nd, 2012 in a flirty floral theme with muted hues of purple. Divine!
The following is a guest post from Maria, owner of Le Papillion Events. As a wedding and event design specialist, Maria has been a part of her fair share of weddings. Today she gives her 5 most valuable tips on how to make sure you’re day goes off without a hitch and looks fabulous!
With the launch of our latest style lookbook, Equestrian Love we featured a ton of great homespun inspiration for your perfect rustic wedding. And, nothing says charming or country better than pie! Keep your own rustic wedding in theme by giving guests a wedding favor they’ll love (and devour!) by making miniature pies. Heck, we even have an adorable Miniature Pie Packaging Kit that will give you everything you need to package your pastries so they’re pretty as a picture! You just need to whip up a few batches of mini pies and today we are showing you how – our designer Tara has even included her secret recipes for you to print!
I always love seeing weddings from around the world and Nina + Martin’s wedding from their home in Düsseldorf, Germany was a treat to see! Featuring a vast array of fantastic DIY accessories and accents, Nina + Martin’s wedding is truly inspiring. From Nina sporting her own handmade wedding dress courtesy of her aunt, to the couples personalities being expertly captured in every photo, I am so in awe of how chic yet fun their vintage DIY wedding was. Enjoy!
This is one of the most spectacular (not to mention fun!) weddings I have ever seen! Rashida + Chafula were married at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans on August 11th, 2012. Complete with masquerade masks, an authentic second line band and 3 different dresses, Rashida + Chafula’s wedding is ritzy, glamorous and like something out of a dream! Enjoy!
I am overjoyed to announce our newest guest blogger, Kristan Serafino of SerafinoSays.com! Having styled hair for some of Hollywood’s most elite weddings, Kristan is a bridal and hairstyling guru, and today she’s dishing all her secrets on how to take red carpet glamor and transform it into rockin’ bridal style! Enjoy!
Yumiko + Daniel were married on October 11th, 2012 in Karuizaw, Nagano. Together with Brian Ho, their friend and fellow wedding photographer, they decided to document their wedding in a way often forgotten in today’s digital age – by using analogue film. The results are incredible! With their backdrop of the lush forests surrounding Restaurant Le Vert, Yumiko + Daniel’s wedding is a breathtaking celebration of love and nature. Enjoy!
