Vintage is one of the most popular wedding trends for 2012. Brides love the idea of a vintage theme because it is so romantic! You can be creative and imaginative and create an atmosphere with the right vintage feel. Ask your old aunts and grandmother to help you by giving you vases, jars, antique furniture for decorating to achieve the look you want. You can even wear a used old dress of lace with the elegance and finesse of the good old times. Ivory, brown, beige and other muted colors are…

Bonjour mon amie! Ca Va? yes that's right i'm channeling my inner 'french' and what little I can remember from my GCSE School years! lol, you may or may not remember Saturdays post?but  I mentioned 'The Corner Shop Bar' and how me and my girl jut loved it! it was tres vintage through and through, such a mix of retro pieces, styled together to create a wonderful chilled vibe. Just sitting in there looking about the place, had me really inspired and I kept thinking of ways of how I could use…

Every bride dreams of the day when she’ll find that beautiful wedding dress. It will make her glow from the inside out, look 10 pounds thinner and 5 years younger. Perhaps it has a touch of magic, that wedding dress. But some brides…

Its just a couple of weeks until Valentine’s Day! But ladies did you know that this year is a leap year? If your man hasn’t popped the question there is no reason why YOU can’t this time around. Just remember to make it as memorable as possible just like you would like it to be if it was the other way round.

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We all want a great wedding day, but what are the secrets of a long and happy marriage?  Communication is key, but what questions should you be asking your partner to make sure you start your married life on the same path?

For The Butterfly Journal’s debut show, host Michelle Pierre-Carrspeaks with  Nina Grunfeld, life coach and author of ‘The Big Book of Us’,…

This was simply a gorgeous wedding. It shows that simplicity goes a long way, the tendency to think flashy for your wedding is not necessary because choosing a design, theme, or inspiration can be as easy as remembering your favourite things.

I had the pleasure of doing my brother and new sister in law’s wedding this past October. There theme came from her love of all things pink… the colour orange for my brothers “fascination” with a basketball and cute nature of gerberas! When I…

What a perfect day for such a nice couple! Ximena & Greg live in Miami but decided to get married on the other side of the Caribbean sea. Playa Azul has been the perfect spot for a great party. Blue and yellow were the main colours of the decor, the set-up was wonderful and guests enjoyed dancing under the stars. Congratulations to both of you!…

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As I was perusing one of my favorite bridal sites today I got to thinking about children taking part in the wedding ceremony.  Lot's of people will tell you not to do it,   "They'll mess something up"... well I say don't listen!!!! Kids are the BEST and if you have 'em - flaunt em! Even if you don't have your own, use someone else's!  There are many ways of incorporating children into a wedding ceremony.

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Wedding reception lighting is continuing to become a popular trend as brides and grooms strive to create a unique experience for their guests. As with everything, it's what you get for your money that counts.



When it comes to uplights there are quite a range of lighting instruments available. They can vary greatly in their appearance and cost. How can you…

All we seem to hear about these days are celebrity break ups and divorces, but there are a number of Hollywood couples who have managed to stay together and in some cases for many, many years despite the pressures , temptations & reputation of Hollywood marriages never lasting. These couples prove if you really love someone and are prepared to work through the rough and the smooth you can have a lasting marriage.…

Buying new clothes is always appealing, but there's something about buying the kind of things you've never really allowed yourself before, like a silk kimono in which to waft around, gorgeous pyjamas and sexy lounge-around-the-house clothes. It feels like a nice way to start a marriage.Who cares if you've already been living together? It's the perfect moment to snap out of any…

The wedding film is one of the key elements of remembering your big day. Along with photographs, a good wedding movie can recall those special moments and invoke the emotions you experienced.

For many years, couples had no alternative to the traditional style of videography. With a growing number of 'MTV Style' documentaries showing the fun side of weddings, more and more couples are now looking for a unique approach to their wedding film.

We have heard from many couples who…

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About the Venue

Foresthill, CA is probably not the first place that comes to mind when considering the option of an elegant wine country wedding; however, if you have ever had a chance to drop by the incredible Monte Verde Inn, it would definitely be at the top of your list. This…