{Real Wedding} Ashlye + David Encanterra Country Club

Ashlye and David were a match made in heaven. I loved working with this couple as they both added so many fun and inspiring aspects to their wedding day. For any brides that visit Encanterra Country Club they are ultimately in love at first 'site'. The breathtaking view with the arbor overlooking the water in the background is absolutely amazing. Chantilly lace and pewter colored vests, alongside blooms of hydrandeas and blue delphinium were gorgeous. Added a few pops of eggplant and slate blue that made the setting perfect. Memorable and fun were the top aspects that my couple wanted to leave their guests after their big day. With the help of my wedding team, you can just tell the happiness that poured from this wedding.

Happy Wedding Day!

Bouquets of hydrangeas, stocks, light lube dephinium, purple mini callies and pearls

A Wedding Tree that also makes a perfect guestbook

Escort cards themed to magical travels

Notice the large vases for this amazing sand ceremony

3 tier, hexagon cake accented with irradescent pearl imprints

Thank you to all the vendors on my wedding team that made this day magical.

Wedding Planner: Blueprint Affairs
Venue: Encanterra Country Club
Photographer: Cassandra Heiser Photography
Florals: Ever After Florals
Transportation: Lexani by Ryans
Cake: The Cake Contessa
Entertainment: Got You Covered - Eric Cheroske
Invitations/Paper: Be In Love Designs
Linens: Southwick Linens
Officiant: Arizona Ministers
Hair: The Wish Salon - Taryn
Makeup: Julie Koeth

{Summer of Love} Easy Design

I know that many brides want to have a unique wedding but there takes careful thought into how unique it should be. I love trying to incorporate new trends and more importantly easy add ons. You want your decor and ideas to have a lasting impression with the pictures after the wedding. Be open to more creative options.

Many of my brides know that I get very excited with those extra details. Check out some fun trends going on right now that I want to share with you.



Mrs To Be - Insert Wedding Dress Here
Etsy



Mr & Mrs Mustache - Great Post Ceremony Pics
 Etsy



Just Married - Sunny Kind of Love
Etsy



Garter of Love - Love the Vintage feel
Etsy




Styling Ring Bearer Pillow
Etsy



{Summer of Love} Popular Decor Items

Nothing says love like diamonds. Then, you start thinking about your wedding day and it's fun to imagine diamonds all over. That's what the suppliers at Koyal Wholesale have spotted as their most popular items. For your wedding day, there's never too much bling or fashionable ways to make your wedding unforgettable. Check out these fun accents for your day. The options below allow you to add some color or turn to a more common theme of black and white this season.



Diamond Chandelier

Add some fun to your table with these gorgeous diamond votives. Your florist will have fun with these! 

Diamond Wrap for votives



Flower Poms to accents aisle or diamond centerpiece



Diamond Sheets to accent any decor



{Spring Into Love} Fresh Escort Cards

Something fun and new! Plus they're edible! Escort cards that bring us into the Spring 2011 wedding season. I found some great ideas for fruit escort cards. I know this sounds a little different but with some planning you can bring this great idea to fruit-ision! Escort cards are what the guests find on the table outside the reception area to guide them gently to their seats. Have fun with this! Click on the links below each picture for templates to get started.


Image: 100 Layer Cake



Here's another idea if you want to match your colors to your escort cards.

The ones pictured below are white but you can do any color.



Image: mywedding.com



{Engaged Me} Themed Aisle Decorations

Splash your aisle with color and design. Think wedding with the idea that all your guests will see this as the introduction to your fabulous day. Take some time to discover the pathway you want to create. Use your imagination and decide a look that blends all your wedding day elements tailored to your distinct budget. The ceremony is the most important focal point of your day and a perfect place to capture those memorable wedding day pictures.

Vintage
A beautiful flair with dripping jewels down your aisle way could be your style. Many brides I've talked to love the combination of hurricane vases, large flower arrangements, and colorful flower petals. The vintage feel of your wedding takes the cake in many forms of bling type jewels and a contrasting color palette.
 

Image: Wedding By Color

Modern
Create a look that speaks sleek and modern without spending a lot. Your florist can help you by alternating the rows and using a flower that is full but cost effective during your wedding season. Shephard's hooks are a great way to hang a colorful twist to your aisle decor.

Image: TLC Events & Floral



Romantic

Butterflies and floating candles lighting the way down your aisle is simply gorgeous. The lit candles shine brightly in a late afternoon wedding. Large hurricane vases can also be used to adorn your aisle filled with flower petals. Try to mix a variation of soft colors that work well with your wedding colors.

Image: Wedding By Color

Whimsical

Try this creative addition on your aisle for those with fun eco chic looks. I love the twigs and flower bunches that accent the arrangement. The distinct color contrast with this theme adds fun in your wedding. This theme also makes me think of paper pom poms and cupcakes.



Image: the knot

Beach        

Birds of Paradise flowers are a fun touch to your beach wedding. This theme reminds me of breezy, cool weather and tons of sea shells. You may find yourself using flowers to add emphasis down the aisle or hang simple flower variations on alternating chairs with ocean decor.

Image: L- Wedding Bee, R - Hawaii Wedding

                                                                                   

Special Edition || Mother's Day {Early Planning}

Mother's Day is almost upon us and I find myself thinking of the crafty or shall we say Etsy way to show my mom love. If you haven't heard of Etsy, this is a great place to find crafty originals from people buying and selling them. I found these cute drink covers that would be fun to share with the coozy lovin' mom's out there. It's a genious idea..ahem..those DIY brides out there would also love to check this site out. They have their own category on weddings that you can discover or spend hours clicking through.

Set of 7 tissue poms - Great part is you get to pick your colors!

Love Collection Red Pillow Covers - Ships anywhere in the world to your mom!

Lavender Wine Glass Set - These are fun to buy for mom and then sneak over to

share a glass a wine with her. Or, just buy yourself a set.

For many of us daughters and sons, we don't have to rely on our own crafy or uncrafty creations that we made in our youth years. We can celebrate our Mom's Day/ Mother's Day is all its glory with creations done with entrepreneurs out there. I love to see small business owners sprouting up and help keep our lives easier. Let's face it, much prettier too!

SPECIAL EDITION || Iris D Bridal Boutique Grand Opening

Veils, dresses, and jewelry – Oh My! Tempe, Arizona now has a new bridal boutique to satisfy any blushing bride’s needs. Today was the grand opening of the Iris D Bridal boutique and Blueprint Affairs was on-site to take in all the trendy wedding fashions. Iris Drevet, Owner of Iris D Bridal has branded herself through her online store until now to bring Arizona brides a place to call home. The boutique offers custom bridal, bridesmaid, and flower girl dresses, veils, ceremony items, and jewelry to fit any girl’s dreams. Their boutique is located at 520 West Warner Road, Tempe, AZ 85284 (easily accessible off I-10 and Warner Road)

Working with vendors across the valley, I’m thrilled to see the networking take place by some of my preferred vendors. The beautiful flower décor provided by Ever After Florals highlighted the roomy fitting rooms and open show room. Then, I quickly rested my eyes on the custom cookies by Couture Cookie Company that are so delicious. Laura Segall Photography, Curtis Whipple, Snap Booth and a few other wedding vendors have already discovered this soon-to-be valley favorite for all brides and their bridal party.

Take an hour and stop by to take advantage of the 25% discount on everything in the store for today and tomorrow only!

Your Wedding || Eco-Friendly

Staying in touch with things that matter like the environment is more important than ever. There are so many ways that we can all do our part to recycle and there are ways you didn’t even realize. Making a smaller carbon footprint by using products that use fewer resources is ideal. Think about what things you could do to make your wedding better for the environment.

Here are a few ideas:

Invitations –

• Choose invitations and paper products with 35% - 100% recycled post consumer parts
• Decide on organic style materials for invite

Veils –

• Borrowed veils from family or friends also ties into your “Something borrowed….”
• Capture the essence of your style by reusing lace from older veils

Flowers –

• Choosing florists with local growers can help minimize the extra costs to you and the environment
• Silk or dried flowers is another way to do your part
  

Favors –

• Sending your guests home with seeds to grow their own tree (http://www.greenworldproject.net/)
• Provide a donation in your guests name for a charity (http://www.americanforests.org/)

Dress

• Organic Cotton – great choice for hot summer days in Arizona
• Vintage – a chic look that’s always in style (http://tinyurl.com/yktqtsf )

Transportation

• Choose a horse drawn carriage to arrive at your ceremony
• Arrive in style with a hybrid limo

Catering

• Choose a dinner menu of organic products with flair and taste
• Choose a catering company that recognizes eco friendly business practices