If we live in California, I would definitely love to have our wedding at the Shade Hotel and have it designed by JL Designs. Just see how gorgeous and modern Rachael and Ryan’s wedding was.  I love how the photos show how so much in-love they are.  Photos were taken by Gabriel Ryan Photography.

Mae and Nala got wet for their photo shoot.  They played underwater while Eddy of Renai Photography captured them on camera.  The result… a beautiful and fun pool photo shoot.

Meredith and Jason’s wedding was filled with unique and fun details.  Don’t you love the photo of the girls with the surfers?  And it’s such a cute idea for the guys to wear the caps of their favorite teams.  What a great way to integrate something personal into the wedding.  My favorite was the decor, the merging of the sea and land.   Photos were taken by Millie Holloman Photography.

You have seen the gorgeous Haiku Mill in my previous post.  And now here’s a real wedding to inspire you more.  Natalie and Lou got Maui’d at the Mill.  The rustic charm of the venue is just perfect to set the mood for their beautiful vintage weddng.  Photography by Visionari.

Select Hawaii vendors have teamed up to create this beautiful photo shoot at Haiku Mill in Maui.  The place adds a rustic touch to the tropical ambiance of Maui.  Just beautiful.  Stay tuned for a real wedding at this beautiful venue.  Photos were taken by Kevin Chin.

Head to Green Wedding Shoes for more inspiration and the list of participating vendors.

Daniela and Alejandra’s wedding at Hacienda Chichi Suarez on the Yucatan just speaks pure elegance.  The beautiful and very colorful flowers complement the beauty of the place.  Scroll down and let the photos speak for themselves.  Photos were taken by talented Mexico-based photographer, Elizabeth Medina.

New Yorkers Tiffany and Ly headed to CasaMagna Marriott in Cancun Mexico to get married.  Being already in Cancun, they of course chose to do a trash-the-dress session Cancun style.  They drove to Tulum for a very sexy photo shoot.  They looked like professional models, don’t they?  These gorgeous photos were taken by Furious Photographers. 

Kaite and Jordan’s wedding is the ultimate seaside inspiration.  Every little detail just screams seaside chic.  The couple fell in-love on the beaches in the Hamptons.  So for their wedding, a Hampton-inspired theme is just fitting.  Amorology has made this event a true Hampton affair.  Just look at the “beside the seaside” photobooth set-up. It’s the best set-up I have ever seen to date. Wedding images taken by Amelia Lyon Photography and photobooth images by The Digital Orange.

Visit Heather’s (of Amorology) blog for more lovely inspiration!

In the beginning, I was planning to DIY my centerpieces.  Recently, our plans changed and decided to hire a florist instead.  But I totally forgot to show you the mock-up I did when I was still planning to DIY the centerpieces.  So here they are…

Click here for instructions @ Project Wedding

Cost Breakdown:
Tissue paper = free (I have in stock – yes I do have that many)
2 3″ styrofoam balls ($2.88/6) = $0.96
2 4″ styrofoam balls ($3.52/4) = $1.76
1 7″ candelabra = $9.99 – 20% discount
1 9″ candelabra = $12.99 – 20% discount
table letter = $1.99

TOTAL (per table) = $12.70-$22.69 + tax

I loved making the tissue pomanders.  And now that I have tissue pomanders lying around, I decided to use them during the cocktail hour.