Happy Valentines Day

In celebration of Valentines Day, I thought I’d post the photos from Pam and Tim’s wedding.  They tied the knot at a beautiful ceremony at Tango Mare Villa. And had an intimate cocktail hour and dinner reception following. Here are some photos that Blue Glass Photography took from their big day!

Captain Phil did a wonderful job with their ceremony. Both Pam and Tim wrote their vows which had all the guest in tears and laughter – they were so customized to their personalities it was just perfect! Roses Too did a fantastic job with all their flower arrangements, the pop of bright color looked beautiful against the blue sky and ocean.

Tim looked handsome in his uniform and had stories to tell for each of his impressive metals – what an accomplishment!

The beautiful bride was as sweet as they come! So happy for them both!

Loved their table decor set up and flower arrangements! Simple low arrangements worked great for their dinner table, and the pop of color looked gorgeous.

Best wishes to Pam and Tim – they were such a pleasure to work with! Cheers to many years of love and happiness!

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Photo Inspiration

Erin and Leo are slowly returning back to reality from their month long honeymoon boat trip around the Caribbean – how dreamy does that sound! Here are some more photos from their beautiful wedding last month. I love how Blue Glass Photography captured some classic black and white photos – that is one style of photography that will always remain a favorite of mine!

And who wouldn’t love a gorgeous silhouette photo like the one below! It is just oozing with romance…

Leo’s bestman took the stage for a few songs throughout the night! Nothing like a little Bob Marley to get the guests on their feet! Of course it helped that he was a fantastic singer and performer! There was no shortage of good music and dancing at this reception!

How fun is this photo of them twirling below – so unique!

Congrats again to the happy couple!

 

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Paper Details

Inviting Designs Studio

Every bride knows (or will soon find out) that it’s all in the details when it comes to planning a wedding. The ‘details’ seem to come easier for some couples more than others, but with a qualified wedding coordinator you will be in good hands to help make sure all the pieces come together and create the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.

Invitations are a terrific way to set the tone for your weddings – theme, colors, location, etc. can all be carefully detailed on your invites to give your guests a little taste of what’s to come for your big day! With a destination wedding…there are even more creative ideas for invites. I love the passport invites shown above – such a great idea! Here are a few more examples to help get the ball rolling on your invites. Happy planning!

Inviting Designs Studio

 

Inviting Designs Studio

Brown Sugar Design

Brown Sugar Design

 

Love the use of sand to display escort cards for a destination beach wedding!

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Keeping Traditions Alive

With so many new modern traditions and variations to hosting and planning a wedding. It’s no surprise that some classic traditions have taken a back burner to a more modern approach to wedding etiquette.

Are you scrambling to fulfill the tradition of ‘Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue’? Many brides leave this till the last month of planning or decide not to worry about it at all. If you’re interested in carrying on this tradition, look below for the meaning of each category to gather some inspiration and ideas for yourself!

‘Something Old’ – A connection to the past representing family history

‘Something New’ – Looking at  the future ahead, optimism and hope

‘Something Borrowed’ – Hope that wisdom is ‘rubbed off’ on you from the item borrowed

‘Something Blue’ – Signifies fidelity and true love

Erin, our first bride of 2012 was the perfect example of mixing traditional and modern elements to her wedding to represent herself and her family respectfuly. Here is a gorgeous photo of her used for their wedding announcement.

 

photo credit: Blue Glass Photography

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Happy 10 Year Anniversary!

Island Style Weddings celebrated it’s 10 year anniversary on Saturday! Congrats to Mary Bartolucci for dedicating much of her time and love to countless happy couples who choose beautiful St. John as their wedding destination.

Cheers to another successful 10 years!

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Follow us on Pinterest

I am officially addicted to Pinterest…such a great way to get inspiration anything in your life! Our boards will focus on weddings of course – but stop by and follow us to get inspiration on all your wedding planning needs!

http://pinterest.com/islestylewed

Absolutely love this wedding dress I found while pinning away…have a great weekend!

photo credit: wedding-hints

 

 

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US Virgin Islands made the top of the list!

BBC Travel awarded US Virgin Islands as their top U.S. destination to travel in 2012! We might be a little biased here on St. John…but we have good reason to agree 100% with BBC Travel.  National Park beaches, hiking trails, shopping, snorkeling, dining with live music…what’s not to love about St. John?! It is the perfect island for you to have your destination wedding and honeymoon. Whether you want to say I Do with sand in your toes or at a private villa with a view of turquoise water the options are endless and we are available to coordinate all the details for you so you can enjoy your vacation and celebrate your love stress free.

photo credit: Blue Glass Photography

Here’s a little taste of the article from BBC Travel. Hope you come for a visit!

US Virgin Islands
In a year when travellers are likely to still be watching their wallets, the US Virgin Islands are our number one choice for an American tropical getaway. The US territory is eternally warm,  rimmed with white-sand beaches on turquoise water, and each of the islands has their own identity. If you want a break from the resorts, St John is nearly two-thirds lush national park, with tent cabins amid trees and hikes to secluded beaches.

 

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Chalkboards are on their way

Chalkboards are all over the place right now. Mary has ordered some and I can’t wait for their arrival! Chalkboard stickers, chalkboard paint, chalkboard signs, etc. I love the way a simple chalkboard sign can create a warmed welcome for your guests. So simple, so affordable, and so customizable!

Use chalkboards to direct your guests, describe your menu or drink selections,  say thank you or describe your guest book, the list can go on for days. Use your imagination and choose to use chalkboards as an eco-friendly way to share information with your guests.

Here are some cute ideas to jump-start your chalkboard plans…enjoy!

photo credit: kaboodle

 

photo credit: weddzilla

 

photo credit: united with love

photo credit: the confetti blog

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Gifts for the guys

If you’re looking for a great gift to give your man, dad, or groomsmen…you’re in luck! PocketToolX offers an array of unique and useful pocket tools that will surely impress any guy (or girl!). These tools are small enough to carry with you in your pocket and with their multi-purpose function you will always be prepared.

The Piranha – TSA compliant for easy traveling

 

 

 

 

 

The Mako – For the bicyclists in your life

 

 

 

 

 

The Brewzer – The only keychain tool you will need

 

 

 

 

 

Visit PocketToolX for more information and to place an order for anyone in your wedding party in need of a ‘Thank You’ gift. A gift like this is sure to impress and easy on the wallet.

 

 

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First Dance

A bride and groom’s first dance is one of my favorite parts of a wedding reception. It’s a moment (often times the FIRST moment) the newlyweds can really savor in each other’s company and take in all their emotions, love, and joy! Some couples who are shy or don’t want to be the center of attention choose to skip their first dance – which is completely up to the couple - but here is my attempt to convince you otherwise! :)

photo credit: Benj Haisch

 

photo credit: Andria Lindquist

Just one minute of your reception is all it takes to capture beautiful candid photos of your first dance as husband and wife. Even if you’re embarrassed, just remember all your guests love you and are there to celebrate your love! Have your song fade out if you want to keep your dance short and sweet. To me there’s nothing more special than that moment during the first dance – whether you choose to twirl, dip, shake your booty, or just sway in each other’s embrace it’s a moment that is gone in a flash but the memories and photos will last a lifetime reminding you of that magical first dance.

photo credit: J. Garner Photographyphoto credit: Kristyn Hogan

Are you convinced yet?
Here’s a beautiful song that I will be singing live for a first dance in May. We met with Andrew and Kelly this week to finalize their wedding details and I am so excited to be able to sing such a great song for them as they enjoy in their first dance together.
Brandi Carlile – ‘The Story’. The lyrics are perfect. I love Brandi Carlile!

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