Ana de Roux Invitations

I came across Ana de Roux's work on WeddingWire (another great source for brides) recently and I had to share with everyone! She makes costume invitations for all occasions. For example the one shown with vibrant colors and beautiful designs. I absolutely love it especially for the valley....palm trees all around! ;)

The best thing is that she is right here in the Rio Grand Valley....yay! Check out her web page for more chic ideas and make an appointment with her to begin designing your own wedding invitations!

Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes!

Brides these days are choosing to show off some of their personality through their shoe choice. Whether you are wanting to keep it a bit more traditional or jazz it up a bit, here are a couple of fun ideas....one may just fit your quirky needs! Cinderella's traditional glass slipper is not on the top of these modern day brides' minds.

Real Weddings

Hey take a look at the survey conducted by The Knot. Here is a portion of it.....click here to take a look at the entire article by Business Wire.

2009 WEDDING BUDGET SURVEY RESULTS

In 2009, $28,385 was the average wedding budget in the US (not including the honeymoon) reflecting less than a 5% decrease from 2008.

“As the economy continues to affect consumer spending, brides remain committed to planning a memorable event and are thoughtfully cutting back,” said Carley Roney, editor in chief of The Knot Inc. “Approximately one third of brides who had a wedding in 2009 said that the economy had impacted their overall wedding plans.”

Leticia Arriaga Event Coordinator can help you setup a budget (and stick to it!) for your upcoming wedding!

Distant Lands

Distant Lands is a rental company managed by Christina and Natalia, a mother daughter team, who rent out tents and accessories to recreate beautiful and exotic lands. Distant lands has several signature themes including Magical Morocco, Arabian Nights, African Safari, Midnight at the Oasis, Passage to India and Buddha Lounge.

Christina & Natalia will also brainstorm with any client, including brides, who wish to customize a theme for their special event. They ask for 4-6 months so they may be able to research and ensure authenticity of any custome theme. Distant Lands is a unique rental company for those brides who dare to dream of faraway paradises!

Looking Fabulous

There are so many details to keep in mind when planning your dream wedding, but one must never forget to prepare oneself for the HONEYMOON! A fabulous way to do that is head on over to Essentials they have fantastic services to glamourize any bride (for their wedding and honeymoon alike)!

If you are working on shaving off a few pounds to fit into that perfect dress try their Endermologie treatments, besides being a relaxing massage it also molds your body and helps with cellulite reduction...absolutely wonderful! Need to get bikini ready for your beach honeymoon check out their Laser Hair Removal.....you ladies know which areas need some work! ;)

As for myself I am getting ready for Eric and my 2nd Valentine's Day as a married couple! There is ALWAYS something that I can do at Essentials to give Eric a wonderful surprise! Don't forget to ask them for the monthly specials.....always a great deal!!! These ladies know how to pamper us!