Feathers

There is a popular trend; feathers. I had feathers in my wedding and I've seen feathers of all shapes and sizes at weddings, showers and events. I just LOVE them

Photo Credit:
Row 1: Jak and Jil via Style.com | Feathers via Pinterest
Row 2: Earrings via Weheartit
Row 3: Bobby Pins via Etsy | Hairpiece via Etsy

DIY- Candy Apple Bar

With fall fast approaching I can not help but think of apples. Many of you Brides and wedding planners are already in full planning mode coming up with color schemes. I came across this fantastic sweet treat idea and had to share it. With the added elements of nature, it really brings the rustic fall feeling.
Here is a recipe on how to make Candied Apples.

Ingredients:

• 8 apples
• 8 wooden skewers
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup red cinnamon candies, like Red Hots

Preparation:

1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Wash and dry the apples carefully. Remove the stems, and stick the skewers firmly in the stem ends.
3. Combine the water, corn syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then continue to cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 250 degrees. Wash down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush occasionally to prevent crystallization.
4. Once the candy reaches 250, add the cinnamon candies and stir briefly to incorporate. Continue to cook, washing down the sides, until it reaches 285 degrees.
5. Remove from the heat and stir the candy so that it is smooth and even. Hold an apple by the skewer and dip it in the candy, tilting the pan at an angle and rotating the apple to cover it completely with a smooth, even layer. Bring it out of the candy and twirl it to remove excess, then set it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples.
6. Allow apples to cool at room temperature. Candy apples are best enjoyed within 24 hours.

The Proposals, Weddings and Photography GIVEAWAY Winner

 

Announcing the WINNER of the Proposal, Weddings and Photography giveaway. They married in a courthouse and haven't found the time or money to have another wedding.

Now is your chance Val, Congratulations!!

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A BIG Thank You to Elaine Turso Photography, The Kooky Baker and Rocha Floral Design for donating to this giveaway. 

Real Elopement Wedding~ Carol and Lannie

I'm a very BIG believer that you can have a beautiful and memorable wedding if you use the right resources and have a great photographer. Pictures create a lasting memory of a moment that may fade in memory if it were not for a photo.
Having a small elopement is something that is very intimate and can be created to be more YOU. Instead of worrying about pleasing your guests and making it the 'IT' wedding, you can focus on what is more important; your new life together as husband and wife.

Carol and Lannie choose to have an elopement wedding because they wanted to have something that was all about them.

Many people have a hard time within with having a small wedding thinking about that family that might not be there, but you will be very surprised how supportive your family might be in your decision to have an Elopement Wedding.

One of the positives of having an Elopement wedding is you can focus more of your money on the reception or honeymoon. I can not wait to plan a intimate reception dinner like this....

You have have a wedding like this for under $3,000. All you need is a good Elopement Planner and an Excellent Photographer. You can get a chance to win this kind of ceremony until Aug 10th, with the add ons we have available we can create a wedding that is uniquely yours.

Photo Credits: Dove Wedding Photography