Earth Day is April 22, 2012, and in honor of the day we created a green wedding inspiration board that is both magical and inspiring. Being green doesn’t mean being a hippy or only using recyclable material in your wedding. You can offer to donate unused food to local shelters, or opt for local vendors to lower the cost of energy used during transport. Many restaurants and food vendors now offer seasonal, farm-to-table options for menus to keep your wedding fresh and unique to your area.
{Dress, Centerpiece, Forest, Wall, Polaroid}
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Last year we blogged about Costco’s amazing, budget-friendly venture into the world of wedding planning and told you guys how to plan an entire wedding through the wholesale giant. Well, we just received an invitation to attend the Kirstie Kelly Signature bridal event at the Carlsbad Costco happening on March 16-25, 2012! To book an appointment with a bridal consultant, visit their appointment site and choose your desired date. Remember, this is only for Costco members. To get an idea of what kind of designs will be available, check out the blog on Costco Weddings!
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Thanks to Pinterest, we were able to find this super cute paper chandelier that’s do-it-yourself friendly! Pinterest led us to Heartland Paper’s site where we learned how to create this butterfly chandelier. We think this would be a great piece to add above a candy buffet table or guest sign-in table at your wedding or social event to up the “wow factor!” An important belief we have about events and weddings–if you’re going to do it, do it big! Just adding this diy paper chandelier will give your event a whimsical touch that will stand out in your guests’ minds. To find out how to create your own, we’ll supply the materials below and where to find instructions.
From Heartland Paper’s site:
Butterfly punch, die-cut or Silhouette Digital Craft Cutter for cutting images (We used the Silhouette to cut a 2 ½” butterfly.)- this is also a QuicKutz die that can be used in your Revolution or Cuttlebug.
Paper in desired colors- you will need enough paper to cut 136 images (we used white cardstock and clear vellum for our butterflies)
14” metal ring- you can use a metal wreath base or even a large embroidery hoop
15-20 yards of coordinating ribbon for tying around base
Fishing Line
Sturdy wire for cross hairs of chandelier
Glue Dots
Scissors
Tulle for hanging the chandelier from ceiling
For the instructions, please visit Handmade Chandelier at Heartland Papers site.
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Ombre, which is the gradual shading of a color, is a really hot trend right now. From haircolor to cute dresses, you can see this trend everywhere! Here are some great ways to incorporate ombre detailing into your wedding theme–or just get inspired by it!
Ombre hair, Tulle Skirt, Wall pattern, Cake, Nails
Pink dress, Cake slice, Wedding cake, Centerpiece
Ombre can sound imitating or a cheesy trend, but don’t be scared! When executed properly with the right colors, styling, and the help of a professional vendor, you can create a stunning, romantic, and gorgeous wedding theme using ombre details.
This was a bright and decadent wedding! The bride is Chaldean, and from Iraqi descent, while the groom is Mexican. Normally in Chaldean culture, the groom pays for the wedding expenses, but according to Mexican customs, the bride pays–and you can definitely see the bride’s Chaldean influences throughout. Ghada wanted certain shades of yellow to be highlighted throughout the wedding, and a posh feel for the reception.
From the dress to her accessories, the bride was dripping with diamonds!
They opted to take pictures beforehand Balboa Park because it was going to be a late ceremony.
This couple wanted to do a “first look”. Some couples find this to be more intimate and relaxing than the initial moment at the ceremony in front of guests.
The couple had a Chaldean priest perform the ceremony.
For the reception, Ghada & Leo had a Euro Bar with espresso, lounge chairs, a Middle-Eastern band from San Francisco, and a belly dancer with candlebra for the grand entrance for guests to enjoy.
Photography: Di-Lanatta’s
Reception and Catering: St. Peter’s Hall
Lighting, Rentals & Florals: Ana from Floral Works
Cake: San Diego Desserts
Lounge Chairs: Plush Lounge
Limo Services: Spectrum Limousine
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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