Frosted Pink Weddings...

There's a reason why Martha's Vineyard is one of the top destination wedding locations in the country.  It's not because we're a playground for the rich and famous or because Presidents vacation here.  I swear, it's not...seriously.  Our beautiful brides get married here because of our breath taking coastal landscape, the beautiful lighthouses that shine upon us at night...our juicy lobster rolls, clam chowder and the friendly faces that always greet them with a smile.  They marry here because romance is awaiting, at every corner and first time memories turn into life long family traditions.

Speaking of Island romance! I recently had the opportunity to meet a wonderful woman who has this insane and creative ability to make bride's dreams come true in truly amazing ways.  She's an accomplished destination wedding planner and her name is Kelly Karli, owner of Frosted Pink Weddings by Kelly.  Even her name is magical isn't it?  After a wonderful conversation and some hearty laughs about weddings, the industry and our young families, I just knew I wanted her as part of my Wedding Studio family (also known as a preferred vendor, but we're all family here!).

For all my lovely Vineyard brides and future brides, I think it's time to take a second and say hello Kelly.  When you hear her friendly voice, she will ease that wedding planning stress and tell you all the reasons why you deserve a Frosted Pink Wedding of your own.

And guess what?  You can always call or email me for an appointment to check out Kelly's amazing photo book and get those Martha's Vineyard wedding plans rolling!

Call me to take a look at some of her most recent weddings in her amazing album!

I'm a sucker for that pretty pink twine! Check out Kelly's website immediately @ www.frostedpinkweddings.com

Welcome Kelly Karli to the Martha's Vineyard Wedding Studio family!

Celebrations Everywhere...

Oh yes, it's been too long!  Busy as a bee I've been, but I'm happy to share with all that's been going on around my house lately!  Easter was wonderful and I felt honored and blessed to play hostess, having our first Easter in our new and very own home.  My food spread was delicious and put everyone in a coma (that's what's supposed to happen, right?) and the kids had a wonderful day....it's really all about them anyway.

Those flowers were totally colored, but I loved them.  Bunny pinata ended up in pieces after the kids got a hold of him after brunch!

Sausage egg scramble, cranberry scones, fried chicken, Portuguese pastries, pasta salad...oh my!

Creme Brulee French Toast...A recipe given to me by my favorite Inn in the Berkshires, the Brook Farm Inn.  The caramel sauce is on the bottom!

The yummy Portuguese pastries that my grandmother brought!

And so Easter came to an end.....and the planning of my daughter's 4th "Pretty In Pink" birthday party in June 2012 continued!  The Save The Dates went out and we did a little photo shoot in the back yard for her party invitations and collage for the day-of!  We're going pink and green...with a little Hello Kitty in between.  Here's my little soon-to-be birthday girl!

Picked up this cute Pink and Green Hello Kitty number on Etsy! 

Good times....and better times ahead!

White Weddings and Parties

This week I asked everyone for some color ideas for my 2014 Vow Renewal Celebration.  When I got married, I knew what I wanted....how I wanted it and what color scheme I'd be using.  For my Renewal Celebration, I am starting early and with a clean slate.  I loved planning my wedding and I love helping others plan theirs.  But for this occasion, I want input....and I want lots of it!  I want to be influenced and I want to be inspired.  I'm even giving away $50 gift certificates for fabulous ideas!  My first gift certificate goes out to Ayasha T. from Florida!  She gave me three awesome theme ideas, and although I liked them all, the one I liked the most was "The White Party".  If you are not familiar with what that is, it is when everyone, all guests included, dress in white.  The decor and accents are white and there are many, many directions and additions to go with it!  So, I'm making it official.  The Vow Renewal Celebration will be a "White Party", now give me some great ideas to put it all together and make it sparkle!!  Romantic, chic, stylish and sexy....

Love the white furniture and bling I found on Love Your Place!

White flowers?  Endless possibilities indeed...

What is a White Party?
A White Party is a theme party where everyone wears ALL White.

The idea is that guests come dressed all in white, within a white environment, creating a sense of unity. There's always great music and the strong identification of the guests with each other and their surroundings has made the White Party one of the most popular entertainment events in the US today.

My Martha's Vineyard Wedding...

It's official, I just set a date for the renewal of my vows!  Every five years I "vowed" that I (or should I say we?") will renew our vows and have a celebration of love to keep the fire burning and celebrate with family, old and new friends...and well, it's also a great excuse for a party!  I can buy a new dress, switch up my colors, flowers, new trends and take lots of pictures along the way to share for a lifetime.  I may never do it as big as I did the first time (weddings can be expensive!) but I'll do it a different way each time, that I can guarantee.  As I start planning my June 2014 renewal party, I'll be sure to keep you posted and share all of my ideas and inspiration along the way.  Meanwhile...here's a little recap from my wedding day....along with the fabulous resources I was lucky enough to have!  My colors were Aqua (also my business color) white and chocolate brown.

Me and the love of my life...all photos by one of Martha's Vineyard's best photographers Nicole Friedler Photography!

Perhaps regarded as the most romantic Inn on Martha's Vineyard, I wouldn't have wanted to marry anywhere else!

Lambert's Cove Inn will always have a place in my heart.  Everyone awaiting my walk down the garden aisle.

The Jon Bates Band kept my entire guest list moving and shaking and smiling all day and night long.

Umbrellas, just for the girls....and just for the pictures, loved them!

Escort cards were attached to tiny branches in coffee beans....love me some coffee and they smelled heavenly!

My half eaten candy bar, which was also our wedding favors.  In Aqua, white and chocolate of course!

In love with these NAPKINS! One of my favorite elements for sure.  This table we named after our favorite show Seinfeld!

NOW what?  Now I have a lot of planning to do for my next celebration!!  And I want everyone's ideas and help!  I'll be making another "formal" announcement later, but what I want is everyone's input....ideas you love, pictures from your own wedding perhaps, a Pinterest pin that you adore, something out of a magazine...lots of inspiration for my Renewal Celebration!  I'm looking for all the details...colors, flowers, favors, stationary....you name it.  Every month from now until June 2014, I will be giving away a $50 gift certificate for services from a Wedding Studio vendor or any Martha's Vineyard business of my choice to ANYONE who makes a suggestion or gives an idea that I decide I WILL use for my next Big Day!  Just leave a message on my blog or on the Wedding Studio Facebook Page and email me your email address....that's it!  I'm so excited!! ~~  www.mvweddingstudio.com ~~

Coco Locos, Cookies For Grown Ups...

If you didn't know already, I've got a thing for "blue".  Aqua especially.  I see an aqua lamp shade, a throw pillow or tinted wine glasses and I can hardly contain myself.  Yesterday I was grocery shopping with my 3 year old little girl and while awaiting my deli cheese order (I love cheese more than life itself) my daughter picks up a box of cookies and asked "Can we get these Mama"?  I took one look at this little blue package and then looked down at her and told her "Absolutely"!  She was so excited she jumped up and down and said "yayyyy".  With all the treats and goodies around her, she picked the little blue package....as if she already knew I would never say no to blue.

Not only were these buttery, almost shortbread like coconut cookies delicious, but they would be fantastic as a favor or an added treat in a gift basket for an aqua and pink Martha's Vineyard wedding!

Read the ingredients and description, NOT the nutrition facts!

Perhaps the "Hint of Rum" part added some extra excitement to my purchase...however, as wonderful as these little cookies are...the rum flavor didn't really come through for me....but that didn't bother me one bit! 

Dinner At The Grill On Main...

Last night I attended a wonderful private party dinner at The Grill On Main in Edgartown, MA.  I've had the pleasure of eating there a few times before and I knew it wouldn't disappoint.  I always get the pan seared duck, but it wasn't on the private party's menu.  So, I chose the pork chop with a raspberry glaze that came with their delicious and infamous scalloped cheesy potatoes.  It was also served with a nice side of turnip and carrots.  It was wonderful!

 

 Then I washed it down with a little (okay, maybe a lot) of white wine.

AND...I won a $25 gift certificate for Sharky's Cantina with this winning raffle ticket!  Awesome.

And last but not least, I wrapped a great night up with this warm chocolate bread pudding.  Fantastic!

Oh Sure, I Can Make That...

Who doesn't watch Ace of Cakes or Cupcake Wars?  Ever feel like you could be the next rising star?  OH, I watch and love both baking shows, amongst many others....but you're NOT going to see a cake shaped into anything but the pan it came out of from me!  I'm a big Looney Toons fan (especially Bugsy) and love this Taz cake from Moments That Shine!