Red and Yellow Mexico Wedding Inspiration

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Anne Designs

I love these pictures taken from Jessika Hunter Photography of a classic destination wedding. Take a look for yourself and be sure to go view the full spread of pictures!

Puebla, Mexico Makes It to The New York Times' Top Places to Go in 2012 (Via Mexico Today)

Deciding on where you'd like to travel for your destination wedding?

Every year The New York Times selects the top places readers should travel to. Puebla, Mexico, a city especially noted for its historical significance and culinary offerings, has earned the thirteenth spot on this famed travel list of places to go in 2012.

Located in East-Central Mexico, Puebla is about a two hour drive from Mexico’s capital, Mexico City. Puebla is a city overflowing with fascinating architecture and in-tact colonial relics that demonstrates the city’s pride in history and adds to its overall appeal. ... Keep Reading

Valentine Inspiration Board

I've always been a fan of muted colors and a delicate dainty feel for a wedding of any sort. This inspiration board is great for a February wedding on the beach -- or a wedding anywhere for that matter! Originally posted by Postcards and Pretties, the creator said she was inspired by the heart-shaped chocolate box that is quintessential to valentine's day but with more of a romantic feel with warm chocolate browns and soft rose and pearl accents.

A Sayulita Wedding

You won't be able to look at the pictures from this stunning destination wedding in the charming Mexican town of Sayulita without getting carried away by the whimsy and simple beauty -- I absolutely love it! Huge accolades go to Sarah Yates of Birds of a Feather for capturing this wonderful day. Check out the full spread of pictures from Style Me Pretty, and get some inspiration of your own!

Honeymoon Travel: Mexico the Americas: Cozumel Honeymoons, Mexico from The Knot

Honeymoon Travel: Mexico the Americas: Cozumel Honeymoons, Mexico from The Knot: Unlike its bustling neighbor Cancun, Cozumel is relatively quiet -- only 3% of this 189-square-mile island has been developed. Located 12 miles off the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula and fringed by beautiful reefs, "the land of the swallows" offers clear turquoise waters and wide, white-sand beaches.

Before You Go: Need-to-know info
Entry requirements: Passport
Language: Spanish
Currency: Peso
Flight time: 6 hours from NYC, 7 hours from LA, 6 hours from Chicago, 2 1/2 hours from Dallas
Getting around: Taxi, rental car

When To Go: Cozumel at its best
Best weather: November to April. Rainy season runs from May through October; hurricane season swirls from September to October.
Best prices: May to mid-December; exact dates vary from hotel to hotel so be sure to do adequate research! Try to book as early as possible to ensure the lowest prices.


What To Do
Go diving: With more than 30 charted reefs and a variety of dive tours -- including deep, drift, shore, wall, night, and theme dives that focus on ecology, archaeology, wrecks, and photography -- Cozumel is one of Mexico's premier diving destination. In fact, Columbia Shallows is one of the most electrifying shallow dives in the Caribbean. As an added bonus, peak diving season (June to August) coincides with off-peak hotel season.

Aeromexico Airlines Expands New Flight Routes says MexicoToday

In planning a destination wedding, flights are a major consideration and priority. The cost and availability of flights and the can be a major factor when your wedding guests are making their plans and deciding if they can make the trip for the wedding.

MexicoToday has just reported some good news for those traveling to Mexico! Aeromexico Airlines, Mexico’s leading airline company, has expanded new flight routes within Mexico and between Mexico and the United States. This is anticipated to increase their capacity by 12 to 13 percent in 2012. Read more from MexicoToday!

Escape to Tulum, Mexico with Ana y Jose | Destination Wedding Ideas

Escape to Tulum, Mexico with Ana y Jose | Destination Wedding Ideas: Soft white sands, turquoise waters, and the warm Mexican sun. It must be the Riviera Maya. And for an unforgettable destination wedding in Tulum, it just doesn’t get any more spectacular than The Ana y Jose Hotel and Spa.

Just check out these incredible photos of the hotel and the wedding reception area. Who wouldn’t want to get married in this incredible location? Hmmm.

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Jewelry: Alternative Bridal Options from Catbird - The Bride's Guide : Martha Stewart Weddings

Jewelry: Alternative Bridal Options from Catbird - The Bride's Guide : Martha Stewart Weddings: We've sung the praises of Catbird's neat offerings before, and today is no different. The boutique, specializing in designs by independent artisans, has a selection of unique baubles that never fail to inspire or surprise me.

Check out these beautiful 14k rose gold ant earrings, frog foot and pearl necklace, and hunting cufflinks? Yes, please! Wouldn't they make neat bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts? Or what about these?

And for brides-to-be, the offerings of nontraditional engagement rings and wedding bands is perfect for the girl who fancies something a little offbeat. Aren't these lovely? ... Read More 

Destination Wedding Etiquette: What To Do For Those Not Invited or Unable to Attend

One downside to throwing a destination wedding is that it is an inevitability that certain people that would be present under normal circumstances will not be able to make the trip. Furthermore, because of the size constraints that many destination weddings impose, it may be that you don't plan on inviting as many people. If either of these are the case, you will still want to find a way to celebrate with those friends and loved ones that either couldn't make it or are not invited. Consider having a party for your stay-at-home friends upon your return (or even beforehand.) This way they'll have a chance to participate in the festivities and you can share pictures and experiences from the trip. Whether this means two full receptions -- wedding dress and all -- or something more casual back home, it's a great way to make sure everyone's included in celebrating your destination wedding!

Heart Shaped Churros - A Delicious Treat For A Mexican Wedding

While looking through pictures recently from a gorgeous destination wedding in Mexico, I was struck by one of the pictures that featured the idea for a tasty wedding treat that I just loved! A churro, which is sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut, is a fried pastry-based snack popular in Mexico, Spain and much of Latin America. They're generally covered in sugar, and they are delicious! This wedding served a big pile of churros -- shaped like hearts! What a wonderful and creative idea for adding a special romantic touch to this Mexican staple, not to mention a delicious wedding treat.

Photo Credit: Wedding Nouveau (Right)

USATODAY.com - Marrying in Mexico: Destination Weddings Double as Vacations

USATODAY.com - Marrying in Mexico: Destination weddings double as vacations: TULUM, Mexico — I was never someone who dreamed of a big wedding — or any wedding, for that matter. My motto: Give me the honeymoon, and spare me the frothy, white dress.

So when my husband proposed, I said yes — on the condition that we spend an afternoon with a judge and just a few close friends, then run off for a week at the beach. He wanted something a little more formal. In the end we compromised. We got married at the beach, with 70 or so guests, in an event that ended up being cheaper and easier than a traditional wedding, but still unforgettable — with fireworks, mariachis, even a cake fight.

Two years later — as my husband and I traveled to Tulum, south of Cancun, to witness two friends tie the knot on a secluded strip of white sand — I realized I was attending more and more weddings that felt like vacations.

In fact, 10% of the 2 million American couples who marry each year plan so-called "destination weddings" — a 200% increase in the past decade — according to Conde Nast's Bridal Group Infobank and Modern Bride magazine. (Related story: Couples exchanging vows on Alaskan glaciers)

Destination Wedding from Martha Stewart Weddings: Costa Alegre, Mexico

Here are some gorgeous pictures for inspiration from Martha Stewart Weddings. The bride and groom wed at Cuixmala, an estate on Mexico's Costa Alegre, and posed on the beach as the sun set. Check out more pictures from this beautiful Mexico wedding!

Photos from Martha Stewart Weddings

Glass Escort Cards

Here's an idea that I came across on "Soundtrack To I Do," a blog which predominantly offers music advice for those soon to be married. The article discussed a wedding dilemma which I would imagine is relatively common for those tying the knot in larger two-story venues. The bride was telling Soundtrack I do that after the ceremony the guests would go upstairs, enjoy a signature cocktail, then return downstairs for the reception. There was one major problem: the guests would have to venture down the venue's small staircase holding drink, cocktail napkin, and escort card. But what if they read their table numbers upstairs and then forgot it before heading back downstairs? As usual, the wedding blogosphere came up with a great solution to this issue...what a fun and easy to implement idea, perfect for a beach wedding!

What fun to customize your wedding glasses with chalkboard paint glasses that double as escort cards, which provide a great component for a casual wedding on the beach. I love the idea above of using classic mason jars, from Emmaline Bride. If you're going for a more vintage feel at your wedding, consider the idea below-- using old coke bottles and adding stickers with the names! 

Resort Spotlight: The Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya

If you're looking for a "retreat resort" with a decadent and luxurious vibe for your Mexican wedding or honeymoon, you may just have found it in the Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya. Located on Mexico's Caribbean coast, The Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya wows its guests with an atmosphere that is both relaxing and laid back, yet the epitomy of class and luxury. "You just walk in and you feel relaxed," Weiman Nelson says of this lush tropical resort, with huge spa offering treatments inspired by Asian and Mayan traditions. The Villa Presidencial is a private beachfront hideaway for newlyweds.

"It has 128 rooms but doesn't feel like a big hotel," says Weiman-Nelson. "It's for couples who want their guests to be together but also want some privacy." The lagoons on the property provide a wonderful backdrop for rehearsal dinners; a beach wedding is a "must-do." A large ballroom accommodates weddings of up to 200 guests. All in all, the Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya seems like the perfect spot for a lavish destination wedding in Mexico.

Top 13 Destination Wedding Tips: Day 2

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Remember that this is unique from having a wedding in your hometown, and that guests will be more or less dependent on you once they reach the destination. Go through a checklist to make sure all of your bases are covered -- be sure that you have transportation to and from the airport covered, and that you've mapped out some sort of itinerary for the weekend. Have bus drivers do a dry run of the route to be sure that they don't get lost between the ceremony and the reception. While small details like the last may seem like overkill, all it takes is one misstep to throw off your wedding day groove.

Source: The Knot

Parasol Umbrellas at Your Destination Wedding

One idea that I recently fell in love with is the idea of using parasols for your bridesmaids in lieu of bouquets. They're perfect for an outdoor beach wedding, will prove especially handy during an outdoor daytime ceremony, and they're an adorable and unique touch.

Paper parasols are affordable and offer a nice glow in the summer sun, but of course won’t be much help in the case of rain. While many purists may be against mixing things up from the traditional bouquet, I'm a big fan of the wedding parasol!

Photo via Pamela's Parasols

Photo credit: Junebug Weddings

A&A Photography - Mexico Day After Shoot

Andy and Angie Wood are the faces behind A&A Photography, a Denver-based husband and wife photography duo who have been voted Denvers Best Wedding Photographers, as well as one of the Top 350 Wedding Photographers in the World. I wanted to include a few shots from this "day after" shoot in Mexico. I love the pictures on the staircase, as well as the lush vegetation that serves as a gorgeous backdrop for many of the shots.

Be sure to check out the full gallery of pictures!

Cabo San Lucas Beach Wedding from Altura Studio | Style Me Pretty

Cabo San Lucas Beach Wedding from Altura Studio | Style Me Pretty: "Altura Studio always, always, always sends us some really swoon-inducing events. Today is absolutely no exception. They were lucky enough to “work” from the beach on Cabo San Lucas for this affair, and I’m pretty sure the ocean-adjacent, piñata-toting, s’more roasting affair was less work and much more swoon worthy play. The laid back and beautiful couple seems so in love, so relaxed, and oh-so-happy. All things you would hope a fantastic locale like Cabo San Lucas would warrant. Click here for more of this beach party on Altura’s blog!" ... Read More

Rustic Mexico Wedding

I put up a post not too long ago which featured a rustic wedding in Mexico, and have been in love with the idea ever since. I like the thought of straying from the standard beach wedding concept and creating a totally different feel and aesthetic than what most of are used to. Furthermore, something about the warm rustic touches and deep colors with the backdrop of the beach and ocean just works. 

So when I came across this inspiration board from Best Destination Wedding for a rustic Mexican wedding, I had to include it! I love everything about this board -- from the deep burgundy to the heavy wooden archway to the cast-iron accents. Take a look!