If you’re anything like me, beautiful paper has a special lure, especially when it’s as lacy, delicate and decorative as Papel Picado – the Mexican art of handcut tissue paper banners and flags. These fluttering decor accents add a festive, handmade vibe to any party, and I love the atmosphere they can add to a wedding! Here are a few fun ways to incorporate these Mexican wedding banner beauties into your own wedding design…
Above: String after string of colorful Papel Picado flags in a photo by mel!nka on Flickr)
The Arizona desert meets old world charm in this intimate Phoenix resort wedding planned by Tres Chic Weddings and Events and captured by Courtney Sargent Photography. I simply can’t get enough of their warm cream, coral and gold wedding color palette!
What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Intimate, Sophisticated, Relaxed
What was your wedding color palette? Neutral with hints of Gold and Coral accents
What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? The inspiration for our small, very private wedding was the unique environment of the Royal Palms that mixes the Desert with a very romantic Old World Sophistication. We we wanted our wedding to be very intimate and special for all of the guests – the most important people in our lives. Every guest traveled from out of state and so we wanted the Desert to be in influence in our wedding without being over powering. We are a very easy going couple who care deeply for our families – we incorporated our personalities and style into our big day by creating a relaxed environment before the ceremony at our cocktail hour, during the ceremony as guests were mixed in on wood benches, and at the reception with a family style table.
Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? That we kept it small and remained focused on our guests and the things that meant the most to us.
What piece of advice would you give to a bride planning her wedding today? Dont get wrapped up in the tiny details. Create a day that when you look back, you wont have any regrets. Do what it is that makes you happy.
The forecast for today? Bright yellow sunshine! Hilary and Kevin’s fun, tropical destination wedding to Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, was beautifully captured by another great couple – the talented duo behind A Brit and A Blonde Photography. Enjoy this peek at Hilary and Kevin’s memorable and joyous day!
The Couple: Hilary and Kevin
The Wedding: 2.24.12 – Batik Costa Rica – Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
What were the top three priorities for you in planning your wedding? We wanted to put our footprint and style into the wedding. It was important to give our guests something unique and something they would remember. We wanted them to have a magical experience, which is why we picked Costa Rica.
What wedding traditions or cultural traditions did you incorporated into your wedding and what did they mean to you? Im really not sure if our wedding had that many traditions! We did have a first dance and wedding toasts from our parents. Hearing what our parents had to say on our wedding day was a truly special experience.
Where there any places where you broke the rules in your wedding planning? Why and how did you do that? I dont think we followed the rules! We did what we wanted and stuck to our gut. We had an uneven amount of groomsmen and bridesmaids, and they didnt even match. We let them pick out their own dresses and suits that expressed their own style, but still worked with the overall color and theme. We served Coco Loco drinks to our guests as arrived. We also had a kids table which included a babysitter to entertain the kids with markers and paint. We ordered pizza for them, and made it fun for them while their parents enjoyed dinner.
What was your biggest wedding planning success? Hiring our amazing wedding planners, Miriam and Lisa at Mal Pais Green Weddings. We are so grateful that they were part of our wedding. Everything from the organization of the ceremony to the band they recommended and booked was so well composed. For the reception, they creatively incorporated the local beauty and ambiance into the design and decoration. They took our only half-complete ideas and developed them into an experience our guests will never forget. In addition to their ingenuity, both Lisa and Miriam are so laid-back and easy to work with. We felt so comfortable and at ease throughout the entire occasion.
What was the most important thing that you learned through the wedding planning process and what would you tell other brides-to-be? Do what you want and dont take things personally. Your true friends and family will be there for you. Try to enjoy the process and have fun. Definitely, get a good wedding planner. They make your life so much easier and stress free!
Thank you so much for sharing your creative and fun wedding day with us, Hilary and Kevin!
For another peek at A Brit and A Blonde’s gorgeous photography (and more Costa Rican goodness!) check out Holly and Damian’s feature on What Junebug Loves, earlier this year. And planning your own destination wedding? Check out our World’s Best Planners Hotlist to find the perfect planner just as Hilary recommended!
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