its just paper...

...it sure is pretty...

{sweet} paper garlands from lobster & swan

i'm in? are you?

Sea Shell Ornaments

I hope all your holiday wishes came true!

I've been taking some time off to enjoy my family and take in some much needed rest. These next few days are the calm before the storm of high season bookings for my Caribbean Travel Agency.

Along with baking, crafting, and stories by the fire, I took inventory of my own selection of holiday ornaments. I have dozens of beach themed ones, gifted to us from clients and friends who know our Caribbean connection. Many of my favorites can be found online and would be perfect beach themed favors for your Caribbean Destination Wedding:
I love these - origami conch shells... fantastic!

Photo 1 from here. Photo 2 from here. Photo 3 from here.

Spotted: Caribbean Wedding Inspiration

Found here @ Its a Jaime Thing

seriously pretty garlands from frazier & wing

these little beauties are from frazier & wing. first spotted here.

{i'm starting to think I could blog all day about handsome paper and never ever ever get bored.}

frazier & wing is a design studio in Portland, Oregon where artist and designer Heather Frazier creates paper mobiles, garlands, wall hangings, and other three dimensional works with a modern and poetic sensibility.

Urbanic Pretty Paper

...find {serious cuteness} at Urbanic a paper boutique in Venice, CA and the creative juice behind parcel post blog......not just a pretty shop but home to a bridal lounge...

...and hundreds of great options for Save-the-Dates & invitations...

Enjoy!

Wedding Packages by Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana

Thinking of the Dominican Republic for your Destination Wedding?

Consider the Melia Caribe Tropical in Punta Cana! They are offering a fantastic package for Wedding Groups:

Private Check-in with Welcome Drink
10% OFF Spa Treatments
Wedding Coordinator Assistance
VIP Hotel Amenities in room for Bride/Groom and their parents
Upgrade for Bride/Groom to a higher room category if 20 rooms booked & paid for min. 3 nights
1 Complimentary Room when buying Tropical Fairytale Package and if 25 rooms booked & paid for min. 3 nights
Group rates from $90/per person, per night

Contact me and I will help you book this great package!

Valid for bookings NOW until March 5, 2010 for travel in May/June/September/October 2010.
Restrictions might apply.

Weddings at Sand Dollar Estate - St. Thomas

Sand Dollar Estate villa, the ultimate luxury vacation villa rental in St. Thomas, has 8 bedrooms plus a separate 2,000 sq. ft. romantic guest cottage - the perfect honeymoon accommodation. It’s all set on an exceptional 2.5 acre estate with its own private white sand beach on Magen’s Bay. In total, the villa estate can accommodate 22 people, making it both the perfect Caribbean wedding location and honeymoon destination... want more? Go here.

DIY - Line Your Own Envelopes

Not only will you save a little cash by lining your own envelopes but you can add a great customized element to your invitations. Martha Stewart has the how to and a few sample ideas below... this one uses photocopies of old & fun family photos...

...this one uses gift wrap...
Give it a shot!

Not Your Kid Sister's Piñata!

These lovelies are from Confetti Systems. They offer grown-up piñatas and eclectic garlands that scream high design.

Piñatas are large and delicate but not heavy, so they should still be considered fair game for Destination Wedding decor. Buy directly from Confetti Systems or at your local Urban Outfitters. Enjoy!

BeeGee Bag Giveaway!

BeeGee Bags is giving away ONE of their charming little handbags to a Destination Wedding Blog reader. All you have to do is a become a fan of their Facebook page and leave me a comment letting me know you've done so.

BeeGee Bags are just the right size to take to a beach wedding and all of their patterns would pair nicely with breezy tropical dresses & skirts. They would also make a super sweet Bridesmaid gift or chic goodie bag. These are a few of my favorite patterns.... view their entire collection here.

A winner will be drawn on December 20th and announced right here!

Good luck!

Paper Lanterns for Sale

Sometimes in life... you just need a pretty picture to make you smile...

If you want to go find Paper Lanterns at their source, jump on a scooter and zoom the hills and valleys of tropical Asia and maybe you'll find a shop just like this: Photo from here.

Win a Sandals Wedding by Martha Stewart!

You already know I am a huge fan of Martha Stewart and Sandals Resorts and am overjoyed at their recent partnership. If you saw the Martha Stewart Show on Friday, November 20th then this is old news... but for everyone else... check out this great opportunity to win a fully paid Destination Wedding for you & 10 guests to Sandals newest resort, Emerald Bay in Exuma, Bahamas.

The grand prize winner, who will be announced on ‘The Martha Stewart Show’ on February 11, will be awarded a customized destination dream wedding created by Martha Stewart’s team at Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas. The package also includes a 6 day/5 night Luxury Included® stay for the bride and groom at Sandals Emerald Bay; a 4 day/3 night Luxury Included® stay for 10 guests at Sandals Emerald Bay; plus, roundtrip airfare for the bride and groom, as well as all 10 guests. The wedding will be filmed and featured on ‘The Martha Stewart Show’ and in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.

Couples who wish to enter the contest, which runs through January 20, 2010, can go to marthastewartweddings.com where they’ll be invited to submit a 90-second video explaining why they should win a customized Sandals Wedding by Martha Stewart™.
With six exquisite wedding themes, in the most romantic settings, Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart feature coordinated color palettes, beautifully designed wedding décor, complementary bouquets, invitations, cakes and favors, along with à la carte items, creating a memorable experience to suit every couple’s unique preferences.

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