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Logo, Cake, Dancing, Bridesmaids, Custom Papel Picado, Margaritas, Centerpiece, Invitation
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner! This spirited holiday is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. While just a regional holiday in Mexico, it has been embraced mostly in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage.
We’ve put together an inspiration board to demonstrate just a few ways you can mix in some of that festive spirit into your own wedding. From custom-made papel picado (intricately cut banners) to Margarita signature drinks to cheerful peasant-style bridesmaids dresses, the possibilities are boundless. All you need is a dash of creativity and a splash of color!
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
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Last week, our Creative Manager, Buu, had the amazing opportunity to attend WIPA – Wedding Industry Professionals Association marketing seminar at the breathtaking Pelican Hills Resort in Newport Beach, CA. Not only were we able to pick up great tips on how to better reach more beautiful brides (like yourself!), but we were treated to lush scenery, and delicious gourmet that went beyond our expectations. If you’re considering a destination wedding in Orange County or Newport Beach, we highly recommend considering the Pelican Hills Resort!
To give you an idea of how classy the day was, here are snapshots of the WIPA seminar. The theme was an elegant vintage-esque style that paired blush tones like peach and pink, with delicate and clean decor.
Our favorite part of the day? Entering the ballroom and being greeted with this stunner! A hanging wedding cake chandelier! So gorgeous 
The florist who created this is Nisie’s Enchanted Florist, while Pelican Hills Resort provided the wedding cake.
We think the elegant vintage look and style would make for a lovely wedding or bridal shower theme. Hope this inspires you!
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Please come out and join us for bridal trends and design inspiration at The US Grant 2012 Wedding Showcase: Love, etc.! We are going to be there featuring our event design creation with the talented Shawna Yamamoto, who is famous for her one of a kind and sensational work with florals and event design. Attendees will get a chance to see the latest in bridal wear from boutiques like M Bride, cake designs, and enter to win a free wedding at The US Grant or honeymoon escape to exotic destinations.
For DISCOUNTED tickets at 50%, check out DiscoverSD’s Insider Hookup daily deal! They’re offering $10 tickets to the wedding showcase and the offer expires in a day. (We are not affiliated with DiscoverSD, just passing on an awesome deal!)
Would you like to see a sneak peek at our wedding showcase? We can’t reveal too much, so we’ll just give you this much:
Want more? Come out this Sunday, March 4, 2012 and meet Nahid and the Wedding Elegance team. We would love to discuss fashion, sparkles, love, etc.! Tickets are still on sale for only $20! Visit The US Grant’s website for more information.
Wedding showcase images borrowed from The US Grant’s site.
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We ran across these scrumptious and gorgeous hand-crafted baked goods by Creme Delicious, a New York based cake boutique. They describe each cake as a, “unique piece of art and an elegant edible jewel which can mark any occasion special.” The sugary works of art resemble the intricate designs of henna tattoos, a sort of body art that can be adorned by Indian brides at Indian weddings. The edible henna cakes take up to 30 minutes to design each (wow!) and are available in four flavors (chocolate, vanilla, green tea, and red velvet). As of now, Creme Delicious offers the cakes in only two options: heart or square, but perhaps they will open up the options in the future. Our favorite part of the ordering process? Deciding what colors to decorate the cakes with! Currently, these jewel-like cakes come in red, pink, orange (our favorite color!), black, white, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
Did we mention Oprah Magazine featured these edible masterpieces? Pretty legit in our book!
To learn more and see more photos of the delicious henna, jewel-like cakes, visit Creme Delicious.
{Photos are property of Creme Delicious}
Happy early New Year’s! If you’re like us, you’re already thinking about how to make your party stand out and sparkle. We love the idea of a glam New Year’s Eve party you can throw for all your close friends and family in the comforts of your own home. Bring Times Square to your living room and dining table
{Memory Jar, Clock Cake, Chandelier, Tablescape, Makeup, Dress, Dessert Table, Star Drinks}
The memory jar or time capsule is a cute idea for both adults and children to take part in! You can include notes through out the year, events, ticket stubs, or even your New Year’s resolutions (to see if you accomplished them or not!) It’s a great alternative to scrapbooking as well. Chandeliers will forever be glamorous in my book–whether antique or dripping in crystals, they just up the glam factor at any event or location in your house. Happy planning and happy new year! Stay fabulous
Nahid Farhoud founder and owner of Wedding Elegance by Nahid is internationally recognized for combining passion for design and décor with her extensive knowledge of different cultures, to create wedding events that are unique, festive and memorable.
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