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Don’t you wish that you could have copies of the pictures Uncle Bob is sure to take on your big day? Wouldn’t it be great if you could have hundreds of candid photos taken by all of your friends and loved ones from your wedding? {Canditto} is a true novelty and a great addition to any wedding! The {Canditto} photo kiosk allows guests to input any memory card from their digital cameras and it instantly uploads any pictures taken within the last 8 hours. Fantastic!

Win: 1 free {Canditto} photo kiosk rental for your special day!

To Enter: {Canditto} is all about capturing memorable moments and we want to know what makes you memorable as a couple! Send a photo illustrating one word that describes your relationship to {whitney at iloveswmag dot com}. Be creative!! We will post the winning photo on the blog!

This contest will end on Thursday July 16th at Midnight! Best of luck!

lara Written with love by Lara Casey
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Megan + Justin’s beautiful outdoor reception took place at the {Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa}. The event was catered by the hotel and {Cabo Dessert Diva} provided the delicious wedding cake. The menus and place cards were done by the bride’s company, {Urban Stencil Design}, as were the programs and guests’ gifts. A special thank you to wedding planners {Baja Weddings} for making Megan + Justin’s dream wedding come true! How stunning are these images from Poser!?

Describe your wedding cake: Because we only had 29 guests we did not need a large cake. We chose a small two tier cake accented with small piped dots frosted with gold foil. The white cake was flavored with Grand Mariner and orange zest and frosted with butter cream, topped with a few multi-color tulips to match the centerpieces.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: Justin and I wrote our own vows for the ceremony. Though we did not recite them, we each read from cards and that was truly the highlight for me during the ceremony. It was great to hear and feel the emotion he and I have towards each other, but having our family and friends witnessing this special moment between the two of us.
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Elegant, Intimate, Unforgettable
What advice would you give to someone planning their wedding? Never lose sight of why you are getting married. I think people tend to get all wrapped up in the details and put so much pressure on those things instead of realizing the importance of what the event represents. I am a very meticulous person myself, but I enjoyed our engagement time and planning as much as the wedding itself and always tried to put things into perspective. Also, know that it’s never too soon to start planning. Even if you are single, start putting pictures and things you see in magazines and books aside in a binder. You will thank yourself later when the time comes and will know where to begin. It’s always easier, and less stressful, than starting from scratch.
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? Justin and I want to continue to grow as a couple, in our relationship as well as our family and our businesses. Every day that we get to spend together is a gift and now that we finally live together we certainly don’t take anything for granted. We have a trip to Greece in the works to celebrate our 30th birthdays and hope to plan a few more excursions soon. Justin and I want to also begin the pursuit of our dream home, along a coast line!
Any DIY items? Because I am a graphic designer by profession, pretty much everything to encompass the wedding theme was a DIY project. We gave each wedding guest a welcome box full of goodies for the trip, custom water bottles, confetti envelopes for the post-ceremony celebration, ceremony programs, chair covers, cake table cloth, menu & place cards, Sunday brunch crossword puzzle with personalized pencils, coasters, napkins, save the date package with Spanish translation book, invitations, reply cards, and a hand-painted custom maraca set for each guest.

Congratulations Megan + Justin! We wish you the best in the pursuit of your dreams!

Written with love by Southern Weddings
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  1. avatar Jessica reply

    This is such a gorgeous wedding. I love the bride’s hairpiece, would love to know where she got it or who designed it! Congratulations!

  2. avatar Jen E. reply

    Love the flower headpiece as well. Would love to know where you got it!

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Welcome back to another spectacular Wanwisa Wednesday! Be sure to check out her previous posts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, XXX, XXXI, XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIV, XXXV, XXXVI and XXXVII for more fabulous wedding inspiration!

After a little R&R – a fabulous holiday with the Hubs (which I would love to share in an upcoming post about honeymoon destinations so stay tuned!), I’m ready to see everything in a different light sort of speak. Today’s inspirations celebrate fabulous ideas that are tried and true but with a little spin. Have a peak!

Though we all love cupcakes for there sweet and casual appeal – why not try feeding guests sweet treats that are also a feast for their eyes with Couture Cupcakes? Check out these and other inspirations on Martha Stewart Weddings!

One very chic way to personalize your event is to “brand” your big day with stylish monograms on everything from tags attached to favors to postage stamps. Try something a little unexpected like stamped-cookies, candle wrappers, big letters hung on the doors or entry way leading to your ceremony space or arrange some treats to spell out your initial! Check these out and more at Martha Stewart Weddings!

There are dozens of unique favor packaging ideas out there – from mini-gable boxes to cone-shaped containers. Why not go with tried-and-true square boxes with a ribbon update? Add a dash of old-world charm with a wax seal to secure a thin ribbon or silk string, add a message with beads on the ends of delicate strings, use yarn instead of grosgrain, silk or organza ribbons to tie-up your favor boxes, or give that classic ribbon a little twist (you’ll need double-sided ribbons for this look). Check these ideas out and more at Martha Stewart Weddings!

So go ahead and give classic wedding design elements that extra kick and let your imagination run wild.

Until next Wednesday, Xoxo, Wanwisa

Written with love by Katharine
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  1. avatar Molly Jean reply

    Yay, Wanwisa is back (you were missed)! That top row of deliciousness made me want to lick the computer screen!

  2. avatar Wanwisa reply

    So happy to be back! =) xo

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