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Halloween is a little more than a month away and we wanted to give readers inspiration boards that make us think of Halloween without being obvious or tacky. You could say it’s more of an “editorial” take on a Halloween-inspired wedding theme! If you’ve watched shows like “My Fair Wedding with David Tutera,” you’ll notice he likes to pull key elements like the feel, and colors of a theme rather than using literal items to create the design of the wedding and receptions. Here, we focused on words like “spooky,” “haunted,” “dark fairytale,” and “dark beauty” to create these inspiration boards which are still very “Halloween” but with a grownup taste.
Cinderella, Alexander McQueen, Book, Candle
Headpiece, Pumpkins, Rings, Clutch, Terranium, Fireplace
Model, Favor bags, Estate, Necklace, Invite
Candles, Apothecary, Princess, Canopy, Tag
You can find inspiration anywhere, you just have to let your imagination run a little wild 
Indian bridal makeup is colorful and eye-catching, and even if you’re not of Indian descent, you can still rock their looks! Thanks to YouTube, we found some stunning Indian bridal inspired looks that you can re-create for yourself. The jewel toned eyeshadows combined with a heavy-liner will transform you into an Indian goddess.
Here are two very talented YouTube makeup gurus you can watch on Indian bridal makeup tutorials.
Makeup Geek’s Marlena
MakeupGeek’s Modern Indian Bridal Look
Promise Phan
Promise Phan’s Bollywood Bridal Makeup Tutorial
Be prepared to get compliments when you go out with these dramatic and gorgeous looks!
We love to share new trends with our brides and readers, so when we came across this new trend we knew we were going to blog about it! Balinese banners/flags represent hope, meaning and strength; generating an energy people may use to build a better future with. With such an amazing meaning behind them, it’s no wonder these bali banners are becoming a great alternative to florals at weddings and receptions. These banners work great in outdoor settings and can create an exotic and breathtaking ambiance that’s both different and modern. Bali or feather banners come in different colors and when used with lighting, they can transform any space into a dramatic setting.
Monogrammed flags, Ceremony site flags, Feather flags
Feather banner, White Bali flags
We just love what a statement they make! Once the wedding’s done, there are no flowers to throw away (sustainability and being green is always a plus!)
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10 News San Diego has just released their “A-List” winners for Best Wedding Venue for 2011. Venues were picked based on votes by local San Diegans (thank you to those who voted WE for Best Wedding Planner! Hopefully, we’ll get it next year *crossing our fingers*).
Here are the results:
1. Safari Park
2. The Venues of NTC Promenade
3. L’Auberge Del Mar
4. La Jolla Cove Suites
5. Orfila Vineyards
So what do you think? Are these awesome locations for your wedding or are there other untapped treasures in San Diego the A-List missed? The Safari Park works as a great venue because the park isn’t commonly seen as a possible wedding spot, but with the right planner and imagination, it can turn out to be very romantic and exotic. The Orfila Vineyards offer a spectacular view along with a rustic charm–perfect for the vintage or outdoorsy bride.
All images are courtesy of the venue’s website except for La Jolla Cove Suites.
Beth and Noah were really fun and easy to work with because their wedding theme was right up Wedding Elegance’s alley! Since they were both in the Navy, they wanted a wedding inspired by all of their world travels. Beth had spent some time in Dubai and loved it so much she wanted to incorporate a mid-Eastern flair along with her color scheme, red and white. Although the couple were on a tight budget, Beth made sure to allot enough expenses on a custom-made wedding gown!
A memorial table was set out for Beth’s mother who had passed away during the planning process of the wedding. Place cards set out with a ribbon overlay due to it being windy that day. Not only was their wedding travel-inspired, but the couple gave it a little rock ‘n’ roll edge as well! Each table was named after a rock band.
The bride arrived in a Cinderella-like horse carriage! How magical!
The gorgeous cake of red and gold was designed after pillow cases. Very Moroccan-chic!
Are you sensing what the bride’s favorite color is yet? Red! Even the candy at the candy bar had mostly red-colored sweets.
For entertainment, Beth and Noah hired a sitar player, for the reception.
Red champagne flutes and red pillows on benches around the dancefloor gave the reception a romantic and intimate feel. The centerpieces were lanterns painted black–a chic and budget-friendly touch. Some of the tablecloths were actually handsewn by the groom! While in the Navy, Noah handled alterations on parachutes. No one was allowed to wear black that day, not even the staff!
Not many brides would allow another woman to dance around their wedding in a midriff-baring outfit, but confident bride Beth wanted to bring Dubai to Oceanside, CA with a belly-dancer!
Venue: Paradise Gardens in Oceanside, CA
Catering: Continental Catering
Photography: Unveiled Wedding Photography
DJ: Events by Design
Cake: Crumbs of Paris
Invitations/Stationary: Jen from Pink Star Design
Hair/Makeup: Bride’s friends
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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