Getaway; Venice, Italy.

I must apologise for my silence, I am currently on holiday from work and have been rather absent. Not the best weather to be on a break, however, I'm quite happy just chilling out with the massive bruise I got from ice skating at Lake Tekapo. =/ I am also going away with a girlfriend for a couple of nights, which should be smashing - I haven't done that in ages!
However, on to the posting! 

I am obsessed with destination weddings right now, in case you hadn't noticed....

Another dream destination just has to be Venice.

I would keep an old world charm, dusty hues and splashes of sumptuous colour, with lots of textures. Im talking a mass of ribbons and feathers and lace. How about a masquerade procession through the canals with all the guests on gondolas? And of course, a mountain of gelato at the reception!

How would you plan a Venetian wedding?

Enjoy!

images; dress, gondola, gelato, hair, masquerade, flowers, champagne, invitations, ring box

Getaway; Iceland

Another almost "trend" I have noticed lately is quirky destination Weddings. Namely in Iceland. Did you see this divine wedding?

Iceland is a place I have always wanted to visit. Sure, one of it's un-pronounceable volcanoes erupted and brought the northern hemisphere to a standstill, but Iceland didn't ask to sit atop two tectonic plates. 

Iceland looks astoundingly beautiful. And the language is too. [Take a listen to the language being sung via another love of mine; sigur rós.]
Imagine a wonderful cozy indoor wedding during the afternoon, and then meet up with all your guests for a late night, camp fire lit reception, beneath the heart stopping Aurora.

I have put together a getaway inspiration board for you.

I think an Icelandic getaway wedding would be full of textures and rich colours. I just dont think you could have a wedding in summer in Iceland. it needs snow on the mountains to add that extra contrast to a warming palette.
Alternatively you could go all out rustic, grey-white with rich woody tones with maybe a splash of a dusty red or blue.
What other countries do you think would make great Wedding destinations or Honeymoon getaways? Any suggestions?

images; vases, Icelandic horses, couple feet, Church in Iceland, dress, 

tights, cardigan, shoes, chair, invitations, socks, couple dancing.

Laid back beach celebration

I am not really a fan of the beach wedding.Mostly because I'm a baby and I just don't think I would enjoy the sand + wedding gown + hot sun. I do however think a laid back, evening celebration would be fun. It would need to be super casual and comfy...

BBQ'd sossies and toasted marshmallows, a cold beer or hot chocolate in hand. Kids playing soccer on the beach and grown ups, celebrating around the bonfire. Buckets of flowers buried in the sand and hanging outdoor lights.

Ahhh bring on the summer evenings! 

dress- coliena rentmeester, flowers- brides cafe, table of food- we heart it, girl holding plate - fotobank, Seagull- we heart it, lanterns- we heart it, hot choc- askville.com, sodas- gordon gossip blog,  sparklers- elizabeth anne designs. Gumboots -little elk, shawl favors-inspired by this,  groom- in the now,