Best of 2012: Mexico Hacienda Wedding Inspiration

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With 2013 on the horizon, I’m looking back on some of the most popular blog posts from this year. And I’ll be revisiting these topics over the next 5 weeks.

First up is a collection of beautiful Mexico hacienda wedding inspiration. I created this inspiration because so many couples were telling me that they wanted a romantic Mexico beach wedding. And the hacienda’s mix of old world charm and vibrant Mexican culture seem to fit the bill perfectly.

Enjoy!

I love Mexican beach theme weddings. There are so many design ideas and options. If you are looking for more Mexican than beach in your wedding theme and want a romantic feeling, consider a Mexican or Spanish Hacienda wedding theme.

For a hacienda theme think Old World meets rustic with a splash of Mexican and Spanish culture. Colors are more muted, like terra cotta, creamy yellows, natural greens, soft blues and wood tones.

Venue: Architecture and Old World details establish a hacienda feeling. If you are getting married on the beach, or your venue doesn’t have archways and wood beams, consider creating a canopy for your ceremony or reception. {Venue: Valentin Imperial Maya in Mexico}

Invitations and Wedding Stationery: Your stationery is a great place to add the cultural component of your wedding. Think classic cultural arts and details, such as talavera tile and lace. And don’t forget to give your guests plenty of planning information. {Invitations by Imbue You}

Wedding Dress: There are a few ways to give a nod to your hacienda wedding theme with your wedding gown. One way is to go very Old World, with beading and exquisite details. Another is to go simpler with a more New World Mexican peasant dress vibe. And yet another is to split the difference, for instance a peasant dress shape with Old World details like lace. {Dress by J’Aton Couture via Bride to Be; Photo via Live Breathe Fashion; Photo via Green Wedding Shoes; Photo via Fashion Served}

The Details: For a hacienda theme ceremony and reception think intimate, rustic and drought resistant. Hacienda locations in the New World can be harsh after all. Succulents and wildflowers make great bouquets and table centerpieces. And nothing says family and friends like a long wooden farm table. {Bouquet via Belle the Magazine; Cake by Sweet and Saucy Shop; Rustic farm table via Oh Lovely Day}

{Written by imbueyouido.com, the blog of Imbue You and Imbue You Wedding.}

Going Beyond Red and Black for a Las Vegas Wedding

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I’ve got a confession.

I love boas and feathers. So if I were to have a Las Vegas wedding today, it would probably look like this.

{photo and awesome top hat by Orphelia}

But that classic Vegas look isn’t for everyone. It’s cool if it’s not right for the wedding you want to have. And if you don’t want to use red and black for your colors, you really don’t have to.

So, how do you go about choosing colors for a Vegas wedding? Start with:

1. Your Wedding Mood

What kind of experience do you want to create for your wedding day? Is it fun, intimate, elegant, whimsical? Your wedding colors play a huge part in setting the mood.

2. Favorite Colors

Your wedding should be an extension of the personalities of you and your sweetie. So why not include favorite colors if they go with your wedding mood?

3. Venue Inspiration

You’ll want to make sure your colors will work in your venue space. And if your venue is particularly colorful, you may even start by picking colors from the venue décor.

Recently we worked on a Las Vegas wedding with an elegant burnt orange, gray and ivory palette. The dark tones were perfect for an intimate gathering of family and friends for a fall wedding.

{photos by Imbue You Wedding}

But with just a few tweaks in the colors, by making them lighter and brighter, for instance, you can change the mood to a fun summer wedding look. Like this:

{photos by Gideon Photography}

Whichever colors you choose, you can still incorporate a Vegas feel with classic Las Vegas icons and shapes, updated or designed to fit your style.

{top photo by Ardent Photography via The Knot}

{RePost} Cute and Chic Halloween Party Style for Adults

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Justin loves Halloween like most people love Christmas. I love candy corn like most people love chocolate cake. So this is a really fun time of year for the both of us. Yet somehow we’ve managed to not throw a Halloween party in a really long time.

But if you are throwing a Halloween party this year, I’ve found some chic yet fun inspiration for adults. And maybe I can live through you just a little bit.

Spooky chic. There are so many unique and interesting ways to set the mood for your Halloween party. I’m a sucker for feathers and these lace pumpkins are genius.

{Photo credits: Halloween countdown calendar by Bloom and Barnacle; Feather wreath by The Wright Wreath; Glittery spider web and DIY tutorial: A Fanciful Twist; candle vases and DIY tutorial: Fresh Home Ideas; Spider invitation by Imbue You (that’s us!), get it here; Lace and Glitter Pumpkins and DIY tutorial: Green Eyed Monster}

Play with your food. These treats almost look too good to eat…almost! Who knew mummies could be so cute?

{Photo credits: Mummy cupcake topper by Claudia The Cupcake Lady; Halloween champagne flute drink and recipe: Martha Stewart; Halloween martini and recipe; OMFG Atlanta; Orange and black Halloween cookies by the Pièce de Résistance; Mummy cupcake and DIY tutorial: Half Baked; Candy corn vanilla pudding with instructions: Craftster}

Have a whimsical Halloween! Fun things to do or play with are great for adult parties too.

{Photo credits: Halloween cootie catcher and DIY printable with tutorial: Catch My Party; Ghost with chalkboard by Bloom and Barnacle}

Unexpected Indian Mehndi Wedding Inspiration

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Beautiful henna designs on your wedding invitations, wedding cake, and bride and bridesmaids can certainly bring a mehndi theme to life. Looking for additional designs to add the intricate beauty of henna to your wedding?

Here are some unexpected ways to incorporate mehndi and henna designs into your wedding.

These mehndi fingernails pack a lot of detail in such a small area. They are hand painted and decorated by an artist on Etsy, Never Too Much Glitter.

Get the guys in your wedding party on theme, with henna inspired ties. These are from Cyberoptix.

There’s a global quality to mehndi that makes it great when combining cultures at a wedding. Here a traditional Jewish wedding contract, ketubah, is adorned with henna inspired design. Created by Doodlage.

Custom hand painted wedding shoes can also give you mehndi flair. These shoes were decorated by Love Miranda Marie.

Incorporate table accessories into centerpieces or special items for your sweetheart table. The hand painted glass is from Mehndi Glass, and the candle is from Redwood Henna. I’ve also seen beautiful mehndi inspired plates and spoons.

See more Indian wedding inspiration on our blog or on our Indian Wedding Pinterest Board.

{Written by imbueyouido.com, the blog of Imbue You and Imbue You Wedding}

5 Ideas for Bookmarks at Your Wedding

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Whether or not you are having a book or library themed wedding, bookmarks are a fun way to add the personality of book lovers to a wedding. They are certainly unexpected, and bookmarks have a keepsake quality that’s perfect for weddings.

There are so many ways to add them to your celebration. These are a few ways we’ve created for others:

Bookmark Invitations

How cute would a bookmark invitation for a rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or engagement party be? There is enough room to fit typical invitation text and even RSVP information.

Bookmark Save the Dates

Many couple like their save the dates to be a little unusual and with more fun than the invitations get to be.

Bookmark Place Cards

If you are naming your table after favorite books, or sharing favorite quotes with your guests, bookmark place cards fit in perfectly.

Bookmark Wedding Favor

As wedding favors, bookmarks can leave your favorite quotes or a special message of thanks with your guests.

Bookmark Wish Cards

Great at showers or receptions,  wish cards are a chance for guests to give the couple advice, congratulations and good wishes for their life together.

See more of our bookmark save the dates, and more ideas for a book themed wedding.

{All photos by Imbue You. Written by imbueyouido.com, the blog of Imbue You and Imbue You Wedding}

Real Palettes: Teal, Fuchsia and Gold Indian Wedding

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Sometimes it takes experimentation to land on the color palette you like.

We were working on a wedding program for an Indian wedding that originally had royal blue and gold as the main colors. A two color palette works well on invitation design. But often once the reception design begins, more colors are pulled in with flowers, table linens, chair coverings and even tableware.

So the bride came back and added teal and fuchsia to the mix and it really brought the entire design alive.

I love the results, what about you? What colors would you add to your palette to fill it out?

See more of our handmade wedding programs here.

{Written by imbueyouido.com, the blog of Imbue You and Imbue You Wedding}