Evening in Paris

One of my couples had a Paris themed wedding and came up with some creative ways to incorporate it on their big day.

One way that they used the theme was to have a wish bowl with black and white cardstock embossed with the Eiffel Tower.

The couple also ordered match books with an image of the Eiffel tower and their names and wedding date. This is always a great and inexpensive way to keep your theme going throughout the wedding reception.

Honeymoon Style: Turks & Caicos

The wedding doesn't stop after the DJ plays the last song at the reception. There is still the honeymoon to enjoy! Every bride wants to purchase a few new items of clothing and some chic accessories for her one-and-only honeymoon. Here you will find some fantastic items to wear on your Turks & Caicos honeymoon:







This brown bandeau top bikini from Everything But Water paired with this green and brown sheer chiffon tunic from Canyon Beachwear will definitely have heads turning as you head to the beach. If you have never been to one of the Everything But Water locations, you really need to stop in next time you are nearby. We all know that buying a swimsuit can be quite an ordeal (especially when you need to be able to mix and match top and bottom sizes), but when you go to one of these stores, you have so many options that you know that you will walk out of there with the swimsuit that will make you feel like a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. They always seem to have any and every style that you can imagine and they group them by color, so this is a store to visit before your big vacation.

With the average temperature ranging between 85 and 90 degrees in Turks & Caicos from June through October, you will definitely want some protection from the sun. The perfect accessory to go with your swimsuit is this large straw hat. This neutral color will go with any swimsuit or outfit and look fantastic while lounging near the stunning blue colored ocean. When packing for any trip, you always have to be sure that you stay within the luggage weight limit, so many items have to do double duty. Since shoes can sometimes be quite heavy, it is always smart to bring shoes that can go with numerous outfits. These brown leather Jessica Simpson sandals are so versatile on vacation and can always be worn when you return home from your honeymoon. Every pair of Jessica Simpson shoes that I own are ultra comfortable, sexy, and reasonably priced, so how could I not recommend them??!!

Image Credits:

Row 1 -- 1) Canyon Beachwear 2) Everything But Water

Row 2 -- 1) Amazon 2) Jessica Simpson

Inspitation Board: Pretty In Pink

Pink is a color that never goes out of style for brides and their wedding day. There are many ways to incorporate the color. You can use it as much or as little as you want and it will still have great impact. Check out some ways to use shades of pink:

Consider using linens that add a lot of pop to the tables. Something like this pink floret rope taffeta would create that "wow" factor. If you do a bold tablecloth like this, consider a more neutral centerpiece of white or cream colored flowers to keep the table from looking too busy.

A popular trend today is for the bride to wear colored shoes. These are wonderful in photos and are a cute little surprise when they peek out from under the dress. Also, there is a greater chance that you will wear colored shoes again to a party or event unlike traditional white wedding shoes that will collect dust in your closet. Also, consider getting a garter made in your wedding colors to add a little creativity to your attire. Many brides will remove their veil for the reception, so why not put a gorgeous, sparkly clip in your hair before your grand entrance. Beautiful earrings also complete your bridal look. A little bit of sparkle makes any woman feel like a princess on her wedding day! Since you will be wearing white, I always suggest having a little color in your bouquet. It is a nice contrast against your dress for all of the many photos that you will be taking that day.

Think about taking it up a notch when it comes to your wedding cake. Every guest has seen the typical white cake with piped icing details. Bold details, like flowers in your wedding colors can make a big difference.

You can even bring your wedding colors into your bridal party presents. LoveLee Studios creates custom bags that would be wonderful gifts for your girls. They have tons of fabrics to pick from and the make-up bag would be a useful present for the girls to use on your wedding day and for years after.

Image Credits: Row 1 -- 1) Cloth Connection 2) Nordstrom

Row 2 -- 1) Alfred Angelo 2) The Bridal Florist

Row 3 -- 1) Wedding Paper Divas 2) LoveLee Studios

Row 4 -- 1) Opera Costume Jewelry 2) Garters By Gingersnap

Row 5 -- 1) How Sweet It Is 2) Michelle's Vintage Jewelry

The ABCs of Wedding Planning is here!

Hello everyone and welcome to The ABCs of Wedding Planning! My name is Kelly and I am a wedding planner in Northern California and I also plan destination weddings. I love everything that has to do with weddings and how even the smallest details can have biggest impact. In this blog, I hope to share with you all of the many ideas and tips that I have gathered over the years and to help you come up with creative ideas to make your wedding day one-of-a-kind! Also, I plan to share bits and pieces of some of the weddings that I have planned. Enjoy!