Michelle Mospens is the founder of My Personal Artist Unique Wedding Invitations, and she is kind enough to share her Wedding Inspiration boards with us. Here a beach themed wedding inspiration board.

Wedding Ideas ~ Beach Chic Wedding Theme Inspiration Board

by artist and designer Michelle Mospens

Wedding Elegance on the Beach

Acqualina Resort & Spa proudly announces Wedding Elegance on the Beach, an evening of wedding inspirations showcasing the best of Acqualina’s preferred vendors in bridal services on Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Join us in our award winning day spa, ESPA at Acqualina for the best of the best in wedding services at the ultimate bridal experience complete with complimentary Perrier-Jouët champagne, canapés and valet parking. Acqualina’s wedding industry professionals atWedding Elegance on the Beach will provide brides-to-be with valuable feedback and insight to ensure their dream weddings come true.

The elite of wedding professionals from the South Florida area will be on site providing an extensive offering of quality products and services available to sweep future brides off of their feet. Whether stressed out with specific questions, or simply looking for a fresh and chic perspective on designs, rentals and professional services available, Wedding Elegance on the Beach will showcase the hottest trends in fashion, jewelry, décor, food, photography, entertainment, invitations and more.

Preferred vendors and distinguished referrals such as Carolina Herrera New York and Harry Winston Bal Harbour are ready to help plan the perfect wedding. Participating bridal services include, Always Flowers & Events, allie munroe, Ana Paz Cakes, AAMusicians, Broadway Video, Carolina Herrera New York, DJ Shlomi, Gables Linen, Glatt Kosher Touch Catering, Harry Winston Bal Harbour, In Focus Studios, Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour, Nüage Designs, roots & roots, Roy Llera Photographers and So Cool Events.

Acqualina Resort & Spa
17875 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160

**Please RSVP for this event at Acqualina@ThePattonGroupInc.com, or call 305.534.0081 x.14**

San Antonio Texas Weddings

We have added a San Antonio wedding page  to help all of you who are planning a wedding in the great city of San Antonio Texas, and the surrounding areas. 

Whether you are downtown, in the East End, or Midtown, or are planning a beach wedding in nearby Galveston, the San Antonio area make a wonderful location for your dream wedding.

So if you are planning a San Antonio wedding in Texas, WedAlert just made your wedding planning easier!

Emerald Coast Weddings

We have added an Emerald Coast wedding page  to help all of you who are planning a wedding in the Emerald Coast of Florida. 

The beautiful beaches of Destin, South Walton, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola and Panama City Beach make a wonderful location for your dream wedding.

So if you are planning an Emerald Coast wedding in Florida, WedAlert just made your wedding planning easier!

Difficult Invitation Wording Situations Part 1

Difficult Wording Situations Part 1 -The correct way to address sticky wording situations

When we use the word “traditional,” it refers to a general term of what etiquette rules apply to any given situation. In modern society, the term “traditional” is not as straightforward as it used to be, especially when you look at family situations. The traditional rules of etiquette usually do not cover difficult situations, so when it is time to word your wedding invitation, you may encounter situations that may be difficult to say on your invitation. There are ways to word these situations so that no one feels uncomfortable, but the most important thing to remember is to use wording that you feel comfortable with.

One of the most commonly asked questions is regarding how to word wedding invitations when the bride or groom’s parents are divorced. Here are some examples of divorced parents as the hosts of the wedding:

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Andrews
And
Mr. James Bryan
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their daughter

Here is another example if the parents are divorced but have not remarried:

Mr. Allan Cummings
And
Ms. Olivia Abbott
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their daughter

The same principal applies if the groom’s parents are divorced. See the below wording for an example:

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Abrams
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their daughter
Jessica Ann Abrams
To
Brian Matthew Cuthbert
Son of Mr. Adam Lyons
And Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Geller

Another difficult wording situation that you may encounter is if one of the bride or groom’s parents is deceased. In many cases, it is appropriate for the living parent to host the wedding, please see below for an example.

Mrs. Robert Barber
Requests the honor of your presence
At the marriage of her daughter

In certain instances, the bride or groom wishes to mention the deceased parent on the wedding invitation. It is perfectly acceptable to do this by stating “the late” before the deceased’s name. The only thing to avoid is to make is sound as though the deceased parent is doing the inviting. Here an acceptable example.

Sarah Alice Thelen
Daughter of Mr. Oliver Thelen and the late Mrs. Thelen
And
Bradley John Johnson
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Johnson
Request the honor of your presence

Because every family situation is different, feel free to customize these wordings as you see appropriate. The most important thing is for you to feel comfortable with the wording, as well as be appropriate.

Hawaii has been added

The Hawaii Wedding page has been added to WedAlert. So if you are planning a Hawaiian wedding, visit it at http://www.wedalert.com/local_wedding_services/hawaii/.

Christmas and New Year's Proposal and Wedding Ideas

"Here are some proposal and wedding ideas from WedAlert.com for Christmas and New Year’s that are sure to cause elicit some “Oohs” and “Ahs” as well as create the warm, fuzzy feeling of love:"

Proposal Ideas:

· On your Christmas tree, hang the ring box as an ornament, and save this best gift for last!

· Another Christmas proposal could be to put the ring box in a larger box, so that your intended will be surprised to find a small item (the ring!) inside.

· Snow is a great medium to use, and how much you have to work with will depend on where you live—write your proposal in it, or build a snowman to hold a sign asking for your beloved’s hand in marriage.

· Sing your proposal to the tune of a Christmas song—if singing isn’t your thing, you may want to get others perform (e.g., a close friend, or ask child relatives to make a small choir) while you present your beloved with the engagement ring.

· Add more sparkle and surprise to the New Year’s Eve toast by putting the engagement ring in the champagne glass (point it out before your fiancé(e)-to-be takes a sip!), and time it so that you propose precisely at the stroke of midnight!

Wedding Ideas:

· Spread some Christmas cheer by decorating with poinsettias and evergreen wreaths, and adorn floral arrangements with crystals and snowflakes to add some holiday bling!

· Share your first kiss as husband and wife under the mistletoe!

· Serve up the eggnog and hot chocolate with candy cane stirrers!

· Wedding cake can be designed in the form of a Yule log, or to look like a pile of gift wrapped boxes!

· Time the champagne toast at the reception to be precisely at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve!

Destination wedding on Miami Beach

Are you planning a destination wedding? Are you planning to get married on the beach? If so, Monique N. Gilbert has provide us with the following reasons why Miami Beach is a good location for a destination beach wedding.

She is a Wedding Officiant (Florida Notary) at Tropical Miami Beach Weddings. She caters to couples who seek a romantic and carefree beach marriage ceremony, commitment ceremony or vow renewal. She meets you at the beach of your choice and makes all the arrangements necessary. She even helps out-of-state couples obtain their Florida marriage license by mail.

Get Married on Miami Beach: The Ultimate Stress-Free Wedding

For couples looking for a casual and relaxing marriage ceremony, the beach is the perfect choice. By its very nature, the beach is a beautiful place where you can sit back, unwind and enjoy the moment. A place where a sun-dress and shorts are considered dressed up, and a bathing suit with a sarong is the norm.

Imagine having your nuptials in a warm tropical setting. Gentle ocean breezes fill the air, the sounds of waves and seagulls in the background, the sun shining overhead, and soft sand beneath your feet. Next to you is the love of your life, passionately vowing their commitment and devotion to you.

Having your wedding on the beach is a wonderful way to set the mood for a romantic honeymoon. It is an intimate celebration that is convenient and carefree, the perfect way to start a lifetime together.

As more couples plan and pay for their own weddings, they want to have a casual unique celebration and combine it with their honeymoon. This is the concept of a destination wedding. For less than the cost of a traditional wedding, they can have a wedding and honeymoon with funds to spare. Couples can travel to a tropical location; stay in a luxury oceanfront hotel, have a beach marriage ceremony, and still have money left over for restaurants, dance clubs, shopping and attractions.

South Florida is a popular tropical destination for couples who want to combine their wedding and honeymoon, but do not want to travel outside the United States. For those who desire the laid back ambiance of the Caribbean mixed with the exciting energetic atmosphere of South Beach, Miami Beach is the ideal location.

Miami Beach has become a haven for tropical destination weddings because of its beautiful weather and amenities. It has many miles of lovely beaches with a wide range of hotels and accommodations overlooking the warm Atlantic shoreline. An abundance of world renowned restaurants, bars, dance and night clubs for vibrant evenings of food and entertainment. Water sports and activities like jetskiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating or para sailing to fill your days with fun in the sun. Trendy stores and shopping malls to satisfy all your shopping needs.

Relaxing by the water and sunbathing is a typical pastime. You may even catch a glimpse of your favorite celebrity during your stay. Centrally located between the Florida Keys and Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach is a great place for a romantic casual tropical beach wedding and honeymoon.

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