Invitations can tell a guest a lot about your wedding.  It can tell theme the color palette, dress attire, and even level of formality.  When you plan a beach/destination wedding, tell your guests everything you can in your invitations.

If your wedding is going to be on the beach, maybe you can incorporate a seashell, mini starfish or a sand dollar.  Another great way to tell your guests your wedding will be in the sand is placing a picture of some flip-flops on your invitation.

If you plan to have your ceremony close to the beach, but not directly on it, you can take a more classic approach and just show your color palette and nothing about beaches.  Your guests will know that they can dress up a bit more and not have to worry about sand getting in their shoes.

If your wedding is going to be on a boat, try adding some nautical theme to your invitation.  Maybe an anchor, or a helm.

Invitations are easy to play around with and bring uniqueness to your big day.  Have fun!

Have a fabulous day,

Kristina

Vera Wang is one of my FAVORITE designers!  I first fell in love with her wedding dresses after watching “Bride Wars” with Kate Hudson.  The dress she wore in that movie was absolutely stunning!

Vera Wang’s new Spring 2012 wedding dress collection is one to impress!  She introduces dresses of all different styles.  I love how she doesn’t just stick with the color white either.  She has dresses in shades of cream, tan, green, and pink. And the best part is you do not have to pay couture price for it.  Davids Bridal offers select Vera Wang dresses at their stores, all of which are stunning!  Davids Bridal also has a collection by Vera Wang for your bridesmaids! Yay!

The other day I went to the mall and saw engagement rings designed by Vera Wang.  Just like her dresses, her rings are absolutely gorgeous!  They are the dream rings of every girl!  They are flaunted with diamonds and glitter with elegance.  They are to die for!

And why not top off your big day with Vera Wang fragrance?  My favorite of hers is the “Princess” (and No I don’t love it for the name    I purchased the body lotion awhile ago and wear it almost every day, I love it!   She even has a fragrance for men, clothing line, and home decor items at Kohl’s! What? I know Vera Wang is one busy lady!

So when planning your wedding, don’t forget to check out Vera Wang’s collection.  She has so much to offer at any price range

PS. David’s Bridal is having an Anniversary sale for White by Vera Wang  (through February 20)!

Have a fabulous day,

Kristina

All of this organizing took most of my time during past few days (and nights). My inbox was being flooded with emails, my voice mail filling up with messages, laundry room full of clothes ready to be washed and dinner that needs to be made. I was just getting overwhelmed with my to do list (that was growing with each minute). So I had to take a minute, sit down and think. Does it really matter that my laundry will not get folded today (or tomorrow), or if I have dirty dishes piled up in the kitchen. No it does not. What matters is that my daughter is happy, my husband feels loved and my brides are taken care of. I needed to realize this and stop freaking out about small stuff.

So I took my daughter to the park, had pizza for dinner, took care of my inbox (sorry everyone for 11 pm emails), have only few calls to return and I. feel. good.

Maybe next week will be better and I will finally tackle the mounting pile of laundry, don’t judge

Kristina

Wondering what you should do with your hair for the big day? I have some great ideas for all hair types!!

Long Hair

Lucky for you if you have long hair!  There are literally thousands of ways to do your hair!  But here are two general options.  If you want to flaunt your length, try going with soft, sexy waves with a cute flower tucked in a bobby pin. If you are worried about how the wind will weather your hair, try a soft undo.  Don’t style it too tight, but instead leave it loose and flowy.

Medium Hair

Medium hair can be fun to play with. If you are feeling risky you can add extensions to make it look longer or you can pin it up to make it look shorter.  Have fun and play with it! My favorite style for medium hair is a soft, elegant ponytail.  Poof it up on top and curl the ends!!  It’s sleek and sexy!

Short Hair

If you rock a shorthair style, you most likely have strong facial features.  What I can suggest is to add some bling to your hair!  Wear a cute feather, or a birdcage vail.  There are so many things you can accessorize your hair with.  Pick what is best for your day.

For more inspiration come pin with us on Pinterest.

Happy planning,

Kristina

Usually the second dress is a much lighter style.  Some brides tend to do a shorter, maybe tea length dress, while other brides chose a more Grecian style dress that is made of silk or other lighter materials. Kate Middleton chose a full length satin dress with simple beading around the waistline.

The idea of a second dress is great.  It allows you, as a bride, to have the feeling of a princess while walking down the isle, but also the fun flirty feel while dancing your heart out at the reception.

The ladies from our company have “pinned” a few of our favorite dresses that would be great choices for the reception dress onto our board on Pinterest.  We recommend you check it out to see what style fits you best.

Happy planning,

Kristina

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We are looking forward to a great new year of beautiful beach weddings!

Hi guys,

I am so excited for our new Photo CD packaging. It is AMAZING! I have been thinking that we needed to take our (already awesome) photography to another level. Mayya and Edina are awesome at what they do and I think this gorgeous new packaging will compliment their work so much better than our old packaging.  I mean, a simple CD case in a yellow bubble envelop?  Why didn’t I think of this sooner?  :)

I have been working on this for the last month. From choosing the right colors, to the right size boxes, perfect stamps, just the right ribbon, I even learned how to heat emboss (if you have never done this I highly suggest trying it out, it’s supper cool). It took me and my husband (who generously offered his help) a few nights of watching “How I Met Your Mother” reruns to finnaly put together 100 boxes all ready to be filled with wedding photo CDs and shipped to their new homes.

Beach Weddings designed by Princess Wedding Co are modern, classic, and clean. The new packaging has that same style and feel. I can’t wait for you guys to get your boxes in the mail!

Here is a sneak peek:

Supplies used:

• White 8×8 box – HB photo 
• Ribbon, Tissue paper and embossing supplies-Hobby Lobby and Michaels 
• Custom Logo Stamp made by Meagan from Brown Pigeon Etsy
• DVD petal envelop (in aqua)- Wedding Favorites 
• Envelops and note cards-Paper Source 
• Twine in caribbean teal and white-The Twinery on Esty 
• Washi tape in Light Blue and Grey-PrettyTape on Etsy 
• 1,5inch round logo labels-Zazzle

Happy planning,

Kristina

Have a great week,

Kristina

Mamie + James on Etsy store has  many great choices! Their style is a very feminine and flirty.  I love how they are not just your regular garter.  They are garnished with crystals, flowers, and cute little bows.  Who wouldn’t want their new husband to seductively pull one of those off their leg?? Another great place is Emily Riggs Bridal.  Their style is completely different.  When I see Emily’s garters, I instantly think of a vintage time period where femininity was at its height.  Emily Briggs custom makes all of her garters.  They are made with simple lace, feathers, fabric flowers, jewels, and pearls.  I absolutely love ALL of her garters.

Happy beach wedding planning,

Kristina

Today we have a gorgeous beach wedding of Sonya and Ricky. They had an intimate wedding with close family and friends. Sonya paid close attention to all the details. She wanted to bring rustic feel of Texas (where she is from) to the beach. Burlap chair sashes, flower hydrangea globes hanging from Swarowsky crystals, Bamboo arbor with white chiffon and vintage car did just that.

Welcome to their intimate beach wedding:

Wedding Coordinator: Anneli Allise

Photographer: Alley Kat Photography 

Happy beach wedding planning,

Kristina

Brandy and Brandon got married at Public beach access in Panama City Beach. Brandy chose watermelon and white color combination for her beach wedding decor. I love bridesmaids classic long dresses (Davids Bridal?).  Anneli Allise  pulled all the details together and Mayya Dolis from Princess Weddign captured  the  wedding day.

Enjoy:

Happy Panama City Beach wedding planning

Kristina

Hi guys,

It has been a wonderful Holiday Season. I spent a much needed time with my family. We ate, relaxed, exchanged gifts, played board games, built snowman, and just enjoyed time together. Christmas time is absolutely my favorite time of the year! But now its time to get back to work and beach wedding planning. Lots of engagements happened during our Christmas break and our office is buzzing with the excitement! Our congrats to all Christmas brides!

Lots of new things coming up in 2012 and I just can’t wait to share them with you!

Happy Destin beach wedding planning,

Kristina

First things first I would like to wish you all a very Happy Holidays! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for an incredible New Year! I can’t wait to meet each one of you and make your beach wedding a success!

I love wearing heals, but being a busy mother of two and working as a wedding coordinator I had to find heals that would be stylish as well as comfortable. Gucci d’Orsay stilettos are just that. Plus they are classic and will stay in fashion forever!

Another staple of mine are pearls. My Majorca pearls from Saks Fifth Avenue can flawlessly take my wardrobe from a casual to an elegant look. You can wear them with a T-shirt and jeans or with cocktail dress.

I resisted the “Ugg trend” for as long as I could. But this year I caved in and tried on a pair. Seriously, though, I get it now. My feet are in heaven! Still, I try to stay true to my classic look and choose to wear white ones. So what’s not to love about Uggs (besides the price tag)?  They are so comfy and paired with the right outfit can still look classy.

To escape the chaos of two kids and stress of beach weddings I light my White Sand Oasis fragranced soy candles from Target  and my whole house turns into bliss. The wonderful scent helps me feel relaxed and calm.

The best chocolate in the world is Guylian Belgian chocolate seashells. Even though I may need an extra workout after this sweet indulgence,  I love love love it.  Vita Coco Coconut water is also amazing. If you haven’t tried it yet you must. It is super refreshing, low in calories, high in potassium, completely natural and is delicious.

Being a wedding coordinator I need to stay connected with my brides and other vendors and have instant access to the internet. Many weddings have been saved thanks to my darling iPhone. It really is one of the best things invented!

Being a working mom I have little time for make up. Jane Ireland pressed powder makes my skin flawless in seconds. Plus it stays perfectly on my face during some of the hotter beach weddings.

Happy Holidays,

Annely

I found Aloe Lips (by Forever Living) about 8 years ago and I still love it. It soothes, smoothes and moisturizes chapped and dry lips, and I don’t need to reapply it like other products. It simply works.

Clarisonic  - Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing.  I use the Mia facebrush every day in the shower. Leaves my skin soft and smooth. Its like having a facial every day. Absolutely my favorite thing!

I love my Canon 50mm f/1.2 lens - It’s a standard lens, super fast even in low light conditions, at sunset on the beach or indoors. Ultra-large aperture makes soft background blurry creating gorgeous and dreamy shots.

Nespresso Pixie - makes the best espresso and lungo. Coffee comes in little capsules, so there is no mess, no clean up. Just pop it in and your coffee is ready in 30 seconds. I also have the milk frother so I can enjoy delicious cappuccino any time.

IMac – 27″.  27” screen is great for editing photos.It is super easy to use, fast, no viruses, sleek design, syncs with my iPhone and I could go on and on ….. Simply The Best!

Today we will visit the wedding of Mindy and Justin. They got married at Henderson State Park in Destin, Florida. For their wedding Mindy chose a blue and white flower arbor with white chairs. Royal blue sashes added a gorgeous twist to their romantic setting and the white flower arrangements complemented the arbor perfectly.

Enjoy:

Wedding Location: Henderson State Park, Destin, Florida

Wedding Coordinator: Janet, Princess Wedding Co

Photographer: Edina Nicoloff, Edina Kiss Photo

Happy beach wedding planning,

Kristina

Here are my FAVORITE things:

I adore Victoria Secret! I honestly could live in their thermal pajamas. They are super comfy and not loose like many pajamas are. They fit just right. I usually get them as presents or during semiannual sale (right now they are $49).

VS Minty Lip Shine and Lip Balm are AWESOME. They are not sticky on the lips, like many lip glosses are, and add perfect shine to the lips. Did I mention they are yummy and smell heavenly as well. I have them everywhere around the house, including my car and purse.

I just recently discovered Victoria Secret Super Model Essentials Leggings. They are soft, super comfy and cute. You can wear them at home or out and about. I will definitely buy more this year. A must have for sure. Can’t wait for VS semi annual sale!!!

Cartier Tank Francaise is by far my favorite watch of all times. It is classic, sophisticated and stylish.  My lovely husband got me this watch as a “push” present and I gave a promise not to ask for another watch for a long long (long, long) time . Which is fine because I’ve had it for 3 years now and I still love it! Chanel sunglasses are my weakness. I only get a new pair every 2-3 years but I find them so worth the money. They are always super comfy and classic. Right now I wear  Channel pearl sunglasses that I got last year (thank you Santa!). Diamond stud earrings are another staple of mine. I wear them everyday. They are just like a second skin to me. I love that they go with every outfit, are literally weightless, and look gorgeous as well.

Ahhh.. Keurig coffee maker. How could I work without you? I love love love how easy and fast it is. I use it every morning. Michael Kors Skinny Jeans. I am a fan of all things Michael Kors, but his skinny jeans are awesome. They are perfectly stretchy, comfy and look great with everything. You can go in them from day to night events. The color is perfect.

That pretty much sums my most Favorite things for 2011.

Stay in touch for more 8 Favorite Things 2011 from Mayya, Edina, and Anneli.

A fun part of planning a beach wedding is being able to share all the details with your guests. A great way to do this is by creating your own website! It’s actually free to do, and really easy also!

Our company made a sample website to show how easy it is. Click here to check it out: http://www.mywedding.com/princesswedding/index.html

As you can see on our personal beach wedding site, we have some tabs on the left hand side making it easy for the guests to navigate the website.  We included information about our Destin beach wedding.  When you make yours, it is easy to include what you think is important.  Too much information on one page may leave guests confused.  So create tabs that are worthy!!

Creating your own site is fun because it allows yours guests to be kept up to date with your wedding. You can put a cute story of how you fell in love and got engaged. Then you can put pictures, an RSVP board, a hotel guide, and even things to do near your reception site.

Creating a website is a great idea especially if your wedding is a destination wedding.  It’ll make traveling and planning a lot easier for your guests.

Happy beach wedding planning,

Kristina

Holly and Christopher got married on the private beach in front of a beach house in Navvare, Florida. They had a very romantic and intimate ceremony on the beach with bamboo arbor, white wooden chairs, white chinese lanterns and sand ceremony. Holly chose pure white and blush pink as her colors.

Enjoy this gorgeousness:

Wedding Coordination: Kristina, Princess Wedding

Photographer: Edina Nicoloff, Edina Kiss Photo

Location: Beach House, Navarre, Florida

How many times have you heard those words? Let me tell you, though, that these are very wise words. You can be the best only at what you love. Simply because you put all of your passion, time and devotion into it. You give it all. Because you love it. Simple.

Finding what you love, however, is not that simple. It took me quite a few years and multiple degrees to figure out what I really enjoy doing. I danced ballet since I was 10 and graduated from a Ballet Academy in Estonia at 19.  I then worked in the bridal fashion industry for a year.  I also received a bachelor’s degree in nursing and tried that on for size. But none of it seemed quite right.  I started in the wedding coordinating business really only as a hobby, simply because I enjoyed it. I love everything about weddings: creating clean and classic designs, brides that become friends, lush flowers, happiness, love.  I even love the thrill of the last minute stress. And today, eight years after starting my busniess, I am beaming like a little kid on Christmas every time I open my website and see how much my business has grown.

Finding and doing what you love is AMAZING!

So follow your dreams today and fuel your passion,

Kristina

Happy Sunday my friends. This summer we had the privilege of working for a fabulous couple. Tiffany and Harvey got married in Destin at Henderson State Park (gorgeous beach location, btw, and by far my favorite one). Check out the flags, featured above and below, and how awesome they make the setting look.  These are called Bali Flags and I am absolutely in love with them. I can’t believe I did not think of using them earlier. I do not think anybody in Destin or Panama City Beach offers these yet. So thank you Tiffany for an Amazing idea! You are awesome!  I am also dying over the wedding dress and colors (tiffany blue and pink are perfect together)!

Welcome to this week’s Fabulous Destin Beach Wedding:

Happy beach wedding planning,

Kristina