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Boracay Wedding of Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones

The blissful wedding of Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones happened in Boracay last May, but I can't get over swooning over photos of their wedding. Here are some posted on Instagram by the bride, their Stylist Gideon Hermosa and their official photographer Mango Red Studios.

   

Love and Music in Yael and Karylle's Wedding

We love the simple yet dainty wedding of Yael and Karylle--and event filled with love and music. We love the SDE (with Yael's song playing in the background) from their official videographer Threelogy. Furne One also did a masterpiece on her elegant wedding dress! Their photographer, Pat Dy also did an amazing job capturing these precious moments!

A Beautiful White Wedding

The traditional bride always wears white on her wedding day. But beyond tradition, white is, at its cores, the physical image of light in perfect balance--everything and nothing at the same time. White is the willingness to surrender to purity and joyous weightlessness of being. Taken by itself, it is a blank canvas, a clean slate--simple, fresh, and without adornment; nowhere else is potential and beginning so clearly illuminated.

Paired with green, white is immediately in accord with nature and the home. Matched with silver, it is a statement of understated elegance and undeniable class.

"God paints in many colors; but he never paints so gorgeously--I had almost said 'so gaudily'--as when he paints in white." -G.K. Chesterton

Bold is the Bride Who Chooses Orange

Happiness and adventure are hers whose vitality and enthusiasm for life are reflected in the hues around her. Orange combines the passion of red and the cheer of yellow, rendering it one of the most vibrant colors to play around with. And orange-toned wedding is always a fun occasion, filled with energy, warmth and bundles of surprises.

While orange is often striking enough to stand alone, shades of brown, butterscotch and light green are ideal counterparts to help soften its look.

"Orange is red brought nearer to humanity by yellow." -Kandinsky

Imagine a wedding with people closest to your heart, beneath a trellis of verdant foliage and flowers bursting with a riotous profusion of color.

Feminine and Sweet Lavender Wedding

Inherently sweet and feminine, the color and scent of Lavender in a wedding is redolent of romance and nostalgia, softness and grace. And yet, diluted from the majestic purple, lavender remains, by this image, on of blood with royalty. Lighter in shade and deceptively fragile, lavender is the unassuming and gentler countenance of nobility. To the viewer, it is simplicity and refinement, town and country, and poise and culture, all in one glance.

Complemented with the natural hues of mauve, brown or yellow, the color lavender brings a light and casual yet always sophisticated impression to every affair.

"While purple is the color of royalty, lavender is the color of femininity. It's a grown-up pink." - Jacci Howard Bear

Lavender, after all, is the gentle cousin of majestic purple, that color which in ancient times was so difficult to obtain and so expensive to produce that it was reserved for royalty.

A Wedding In Red

A wedding in red is, above all, a celebration of love. We woo, we bleed, and we fall in love with all the fierceness and passion of red. For different cultures, the color red means different things. In China, it is a symbol of good luck, always present in every ceremony. In India, it is the color of purity, held sacred in weddings. For the rest of us, its richness never fails to command our attention and make our hearts beat faster. Red evokes majesty, strength, grandeur, and opulence. Paired with either shades of black, gold, or white, red is a fitting emblem of love that is absolute, powerful and enduring.

"When in doubt, wear red." - Bill Blass

Vivid and powerful. Rich and eloquent.

How can our eyes fail to be ensnared by the color we designate to represent it? The result is a magnificent vision in red that is as rich and unique as the love that inspires it.

May every bride experience joy, excitement, and inspiration as she prepares to celebrate what will be, literally and figuratively, a red-letter day of her life.

A Wedding Inspired by Cherry Blossoms

Since it's the season of cherry blossoms, I thought of creating inspirations for a cherry blossom-themed wedding. This theme is actually too pink for me, but I cannot deny that I find these charming and sweet. If you are a bride who likes pink then this might be a good inspiration for you on your wedding, though I am not quite sure that your groom might agree. 

You can pick a venue that actually has cherry trees as it provides the perfect backdrop, or have your bridesmaids wear dresses that remind you of these lovely flowers. Don't forget to pick table decor that use cherry blossoms. 

You can also have some white ones and use it as hair ornament, if you do not want to get overboard with the color pink. If you cannot find a venue with cherry trees, like if you live in a country that doesn't grow these, you can decorate you venue with light pink colors reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Your cake can also use some cherry blossoms decor.

Floral Bridesmaid Dresses for Your Spring Wedding

Picking the right dress for your bridesmaids is more fun than you think. From choosing the color to choosing the right design that would fit each of your lovely friends, there is something to enjoy with the task. When I was picking for my bridesmaids, I wanted a dress that they would be comfortable in, plus I want them to look young and fresh. I picked yellow, white and chocolate brown--inspired by sunflowers. 

Still, you don't have to be stuck with this and that color. Nobody said you cannot have your bridesmaids wear prints. Or better yet, floral prints! I was inspired by the photos of cherry blossoms in Japan this season, so I searched for floral bridesmaid dresses and look what I found! 

1. Their floral print dresses are made from the same cloth and with same cuts or styles:

2. These dresses are of different colors and different prints, but with the same cut:

3. Look how dainty these dresses are! So classic:

4. These dresses have similar floral prints but different colors.

5. These dresses are completely different in styles and prints, but of similar neutral hues that still give it a unified look:

6. Same color, same print design:

7. Anything goes print and design paired with sneakers, platforms or heels:

8. It can also be a long or maxi dress with huge floral prints:

9. Plains and prints combination that look simply dainty:

10. Lastly, sheer dresses that show hints of floral prints.

So, are you inspired yet by these pretty floral bridesmaid dresses?

Sexy Wedding Dresses by Maggie Sottero

These dresses are just so lovely that I wish saw them when I was getting married! I would've worn one of these, or worn something inspired by these designs. They are creations of an award-winning designer label Maggie Sottero. Hop on to their website to check more of the designs, but here are my top picks.

Avery

A stunning high-low hemline for the fashion forward bride ready to transition from ceremony to celebration. The strapless wedding dress features a sweetheart neckline, ruched bodice, and romantic pick-up skirt. Well, this kind of looks like the dress I wore on my wedding day.

Juliette
This wedding dress has a modern ball gown look, with folds of organza artfully draped. It also has a detachable ribbon belt, sweetheart neckline and corset closure.

Samantha
I must say this is my favorite among this collection! It features an A-line skirt with a high slit that falls dreamily from a long fitted bodice with illusion sweetheart neckline. I also love the grosgrain ribbon belt featuring a Swarovski crystal brooch.

Sonora
Quite the sexiest of them all, this dress boasts dazzling crystals traverse an illusion back in this eye catching gown of Paris Chiffon. I love the sweetheart neckline too!

Toni
This sheath wedding dress features Swarovski crystals and sexy plunging V-neckline. The train is so dainty and light too--which may make this perfect for a beach wedding.

Infographic: What's Your Perfect Wedding Venue?

A huge chunk of your wedding budget will go to the venue that you pick, plus the venue itself will be all over your wedding photos! Gone are the days when the default venue for a wedding is the local church and your backyard. It's still a classic setup, but it's also good to know that your have options. I found this very helpful infographic from Simply Bridal very helpful, especially when planning which venue is most perfect for your wedding.

Find out more about destination weddings, outdoor weddings and more here.

Fun Food Ideas For Wedding Reception

The details of your wedding do not end with your dress, your favors or your decor. Do not forget to serve food in style during your wedding reception! I'm sure your guests will swoon over food and drinks that are served in the most special way, and which reminds them of you and your groom. Check out these inspirations and talk to your caterer soon. Some of these you can actually DIY so read on.

1. Lemonade in bottles with white straw. It's time to collect those milk bottles! 

2. Burgers and beer served this way will surely impress your guests.

3. Cake pops! Both kids and adults will love these.

4. Who says you can't have a popcorn bar at your wedding reception?

5. Or a cookie bar?

6. Keep them refreshed with this juice bar. Cucumber water, anyone?

Boyet + Xandra

I am a fan of DIY weddings (I was a DIY bride myself) but this couple really took it to heart! Every detail of their wedding had a personal touch, from the intricate invitations down to the wedding favors / giveaways that they handed out to their guests. It was really nice that the ceremony was held early in the afternoon, so that the guests had a lot of time to enjoy the beach and the sunset before the reception started. Check out the lovely details of Boyet and Xandra's wedding:

Ceremony: San Juan Nepomuceno Church

Reception: Sabangan Beach Resort, Laiya

Logo: Yuri Aguilar

Dress: Zalby Almoradie-Gianan of ZALBY

Photo: Friends

Video: Friends

Coordination: Friends! Isn't it awesome?