Decor & Details

Mexican Musical Choices Tips Chose the right band for your ceremony or dinner music! Please make sure when you hire Mariachi Bands that they are at least a 9 piece Band and authentically dressed. They must wear their full outfit so they look amazing. The attire of a mariachi group, called a "traje", consists of botines(or ankle boots), a sombrero(or broad-trimmed hats), a mono(or large bow tie), a chaleco(or short jacket), snug trousers without back pockets, a wide belt "cinto pitiado", an

It’s finally Fall and that means the return of some of our favorite things: pumpkin spice lattes, leaves changing color, the start of the holiday season, but most importantly Fall colors and themes! For brides who are planning to embrace the Fall season in their wedding planning and décor there are a ton of fun options. But even if you’re not planning to go all out with a wedding that screams Fall, we found some elegant and subtle ways to incorporate the season in your big day. We’ve got

Spring is officially here, and for many brides that means a wedding is not far behind. If you’re planning a spring wedding (and statistics tell us many of you are!) you are no doubt looking for flowers to add that perfect finishing touch to your special day. But with so many gorgeous options, it can be difficult to narrow the choices down and pick THE ONE. Plus, by the time you get to flowers you’ve likely already made so many decisions that if you don’t already have a clear vision of what

Created for you by Pierre Visual Studio.Destination Wedding and Trash the Dress Photography Finding your perfect wedding palette Wedding at Ak'iin Beach Club, Tulum-Mexico “The whole world, as we experience it visually, comes to us through the mystic realm of color. Our entire being is nourished by it.”Hans Hofmann German-born American Abstract Expressionist Painter, 1880-1966 A wedding’s color palette or color theme sets the mood for your special day. Whether with

Choosing the Perfect flowers Flowers are an integral part of the wedding foundation. Flowers are used all over a wedding, in bouquets, boutonnieres, center pieces, head pieces, favors, petals on the aisle, the list goes on and on! They accent the color theme and location. They also help set the mood. How to Choose a Florist First and foremost, you need to have a florist who is knowledgeable in the climate you will be celebrating your big event. Therefore, choosing a local florist f

As you're planning the wedding reception menu, know that it's not just about wedding cake anymore. In fact, the latest trend is to cap off your nuptial meal with totally scrumptious confections that are all about who you are as a couple, while giving your guests a sweet reward. Come Up With Dessert Possibilities Here's the fun part of adding a dessert to your menu: research is required! Seek out your favorite delectable delights and sample the goods (so many treats, so little ti

Psst. Have you ever heard of a color called radiant orchid? If you haven't, you should take some time to familiarize yourself with this unique and gorgeous hue, because color style setters Pantone recently announced it the color of the year for 2014. This playful color combines several different shades of purple for a stunning overall effect.   According to Pantone: Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health.   For all our brides considering purple palettes, feast your eyes on these Radiant Orchid themed images for inspiration. We were tickled pink Radiant Orchid* by what we found, and we hope you are too.

Watch your dreams together take flight on your wedding night ~ They say that we get what we put out to the universe right? So, on your wedding night why not have all of your guests join you on the beach to have your dreams for your new life together take flight over the Caribbean sea and into the starry night sky? Chinese Sky lanterns have officially arrived in Mexico courtesy of Fresa Weddings Mexico. This popular trend made famous by a blushing bachelorette on ABC’s Hit show has

Cake Pop’s Rock In Mexico! I was recently introduced to the incredibly tasty world of Cake Pops while doing some research for an upcoming wedding here in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico! These delectable and trendy little treats are replacing large-scale wedding cakes in beachfront receptions all over Mexico! What a great and exciting new way to “Wow” your guests and save on your wedding budget! Have them as the lower tiers of your wedding cake, or replace your cake all together wi

~ A Mexican Twist on an Old Favorite ~ You chose to have a destination wedding!!! Aside from saying “Yes” that was the next great decision you have made Fresa! You chose to be surrounded by your closest friends and family in the most magical place in the world to celebrate your I. Do moment under the Mexican Sun! So, How about giving them all the Welcome they deserve to what will no doubt be the “Event of the year”!!! In most cases there are 2 families to i

Out of my experience as a wedding photographer, one of the things I have learned to be very important in order to assure nice images, is the production of the event as a whole. What you are all looking for here on the forum is indeed the inspiration to create an event to never forget! Obviously, one of the important elements of this production is the ‘palette’ of colors which gives a particular character to your wedding. For weddings at the Caribbean, being mostly beach weddings, brides have