Honeymoons...

So I have been hearing about some fabulous honeymoon destinations from clients lately! I want to share some of the top I have heard about and a few destinations I have been to as well...

I will start with a couple of BUDGET options:

For around $120 Canadian per night there are some fabulous deals to be had at the Westin in Whistler this summer! What a steal!

All I have to say about honeymooning on a buget is... Costco Travel Especially Mexico!

MEXICO
The winner for best Mexican honeymoon this year goes to Le Blanc Resort in Cancun. I haven't been there but some of my clients photos from there were absolutely amazing!

CARIBBEAN
A couple years ago I stayed at the Couples Resort (Swept Away) and I am taking some time off at the end of October to head back to the Couples Sans Souci Resort. I can't wait to go back!! Couples has 4 intimate properties in Jamaica and they consistently are ranked in the top 100 resorts by Travel and Leisure Magazine--which is no surprise!

If you are thinking Sandals and don't know which one...head to the Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa. I have heard great things about this resort and if you are looking for a discount to claim at this resort--shoot me an email as I am a Sandals representative!

HAWAII
I have been all over the Hawaiian Islands and I would have to say if you are going for romance and lush beauty--head to Kauai. If you are looking for the nightlife--head to Maui. If you are looking to hang out in the local villages or stay in a fabulous resort, I would definitely head to Kona on the Big Island. Best resort would have to go the Waikaloa Hilton on the Big Island.

EUROPE
Looking for romance? Head to Venice! One of the favorite cities I have ever been to...check out this gem called Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal.

Not really into the Hotel or Resort scene? Try www.vrbo.com. It is a vacation rental website where you can find a villa, condo or home to rent just about anywhere in the world at any budget! I have used this website many times and have always had a great experience. One couple I know even rented an apartment in Paris for an entire month for their honeymoon (for the cost of 1 week at a resort!) Great deal to soak up some culture if you can get the time off!

Fresh Lime Twist on Italian Romance

Frst and foremost--Congrats to Nick and Nicole!! The word that best describes this wedding day is: Intimate. This was a smaller wedding nestled inside the rustic walls of Delille Cellars in Woodinville.

The fire was crackling and the wine was flowing all night long as Nick and Nicole's guests ate their Italian feast. The food was elegantly prepared by 12 Baskets Catering and served family style which I highly recommend for smaller weddings by the way!

This couple really liked the modern color palate of lime green, black and white. We rented all of the china and chargers from Totally Tabletops which really brought the tables to life!

Throughout the night many heartfelt speeches were made about the couple and towards the end of the evening the newlywed game was played with 5 married couples--including the bride and groom of course!

This warm and beautiful evening was captured by the lovely Jamie Abenroth with Jamie Abenroth Photography. Take a look...

Lighting 101

Lighting is the best investment you can make for your wedding...second to your wedding planner of course! :-)

It doesn't take much and it can be very inexpensive! At the very least simple white up lights will do the trick, but if you are feeling a little more in the mood to spice your reception up a bit, pick one of your accent colors and run with it...but be careful and use sparingly when using green or blue up-lighting--it makes people look sick and blue lighting suppresses the appetite! Always make sure to hire a professional for your lighting needs!

Example: Here are before and after pictures from one of my weddings last year--what a difference the lighting makes! The simple up-lighting in this picture ran about $300 for the entire room!

BEFORE

AFTER
Pictures provided by Hardcastle Entertainment.

Contemporary Romance

This wedding beautiful took place at the W Hotel Seattle (where we are preferred wedding planners--shameless plug!!) :-) Tiffany [the bride] loved the contemporary style of this remarkable venue yet loved the romance behind a sheath lace dress, pearls and white peonies. Our goal for this wedding was to marry the mystical and contemporary side of this couple to the romantic, softer side. Jan Domek with Jan Domek Photography was the super talented photographer behind this camera. She did an incredible job and she is such a pleasure to work with!

Congrats again Tiffany and Demitri!


Here are the details:

Color Palete: Coco Brown, Tiffany Blue and Ivory
Venue: W Hotel

Photographer: Jan Domek Photography
Dress: La Belle Reve

Flowers & Decor: Loves Me Flowers and Lindeman Weddings

Linens: True Tiffany Blue linens/napkins can be found at BBJ Linen

Lighting & DJ: The Wedding DJs

Cake: Decadence Custom Cakes

Hair & Make Up: Salon Maison

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Cakes! Cakes! Cakes!

I have been a lot more excited in helping find my clients the best cake idea for their wedding and personality! There are so many different ways to express a couple's personality in their wedding and the cake is just one more way to be unique..or traditional...even if you don't like cake!?

Here are a few traditional ideas for cakes as well as a few not so traditional ideas. Some of these cakes have been from weddings past while others can be found at Martha Stewart Weddings online as well as Creative Ice. Get Inspired...

Pretty in Pink Tiffany Blue

Black and White - Multiple Cakes on Different Tiers
Cost Effective yet Elegant

Cake Made of Ice

Mellow Yellow

Croquembouche - French Styled Cake Made up of Cream Puffs...oh la la!
Miniature Cakes for Each Place Setting
Literally, A Mountain of Cupcakes!

Meet Rebekah & Jonathan

Rebekah and Jonathan are getting married this October and it is going to be a spectacular wedding filled warm colors and fall festivity! I don't want to share too many details but I want to share a few of their engagement photos taken in Ballard and Fremont by the talented Gerald Pope with Gerald Pope Photography. You can just feel the love in these photos--the wedding pictures are going to be awesome! I can just hear Rebekah's contagious laugh in the last photo! :-)