Inspiration for Your Wedding Style

Inspiration Board #28: Baby blue, canary yellow, & spring green

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Real Wedding: Brittany & Dustin in San Luis Obispo, CA

Dustin and I met when I went into his office to pick up a set of construction plans to bid a flooring job to him. read more »
The Blog: Wedding Cake Eye Candy

Yum!! We all love looking at beautiful cakes so here are some eye candy pictures to stimulate those taste buds! read more »
Inspiration Board #27: Ash rose, antique white, & heather gray

Remember those lovely lolli ladies? Ok well we found more on their blog to keep you feeling inspired for the last few weeks or days rather of winter. This time the inspiration was absolutely vintage all the way. read more »
Inspiration #26: Rosy Pink, Turquoise, & Tainted Snow

With winter still here, we thought we would bring some beautiful photos from winter weddings for those Novias planning their weddings in places where yes snow still falls in March, April and even May. read more »
Real Wedding: Renata & Fabio in Ubatuba, SP

Renata: The groom was with another girl for 7 years. But, we had mutual friends and we started to all hang as a group. Then Fabio broke up with his ex-girlfriend and started to hang out with us. At the read more »
Inspiration Board #24: Grass, Rose, & Violet

You can probably already tell that over here at Para ti Novia we absolutely love outdoor weddings. Or pretty much any wedding that looks like it is held in a backyard! read more »
Color Inspiration Board #23: Opaque, Deep Purple, Rosy Pink

How about an off the beaten path color combination for brides looking for an alternative to dreamy pastels? When it comes to color combinations, black and white are always a big hit. read more »
Video: How to Set a Stylish Table

Learn how to set a stylish modern table for your wedding using chic orange read more »
So Pretty! Simple Style Tips for Decorating Your Venue

So you’ve found the perfect wedding venue, and now you’re determined to make sure that your guests are as dazzled by the venue as you were...of course. The key is to create a completely unique space that showcases your incredible sense of style. But, you don't have to go overboard on decor. All it takes is a little vision and some simple planning to bring your ideas to life. read more »
Top Seven Most Beautiful Santa Barbara Wedding Venues

Hello Para ti Novia readers! My name is Kelly Oshiro and I am an event design and wedding planner based in Santa Barbara. Today I’d like to share some of my all time favorite wedding venue locations in Santa Barbara. read more »
Quirky Transportation Ideas for Your Wedding

When it comes to making a serious impression, does a more ideal moment exist than your wedding day? read more »
4 Winter Wedding Cocktail Ideas to Consider

All too often the weather outside a winter wedding can be...let's face it very cold and sometimes dreary. A great way to brighten up the ambiance and mood of your reception is by serving your guests fun winter wedding cocktails. read more »
Invitations: To Custom Order or Not to Custom Order

Custom invitations can often cost more than expected. Factor in the costs of invitations, the number of invitees and even custom calligraphy. So, how do you get that custom invite when price is a factor? Here is our list of our favorite invitation vendors... read more »
Wedding Invitation Ideas: Select Moroccan Save the Dates!

Having a Moroccan inspired wedding? Then set the tone for your wedding with these Moroccan Inspired Save the Dates. read more »
Wedding Dress Shopping Tip: Buy the Sample Dress

Another incredible way to save a fortune on the wedding dress is to consider buying the Sample off the rack. read more »
Refreshing Hydrangea for Your Wedding Flowers

Hydrangeas are beautiful additions to any floral design and fit within most color palettes. These blooms are large, full, and available year round. read more »
Tip of the Day: Serve your Wedding Meal Family Style

Do you love eating family style? Then why not introduce it read more »
Wedding Color Inspiration Board #15: Black, Blue, & Baby Pink

Vintage glam inspired weddings can be just the thing to take your wedding from interesting to incredible. With a special thanks to one of our favorite brides, Christina, who together with her wedding coordinator Lisa Rodriguez, put together this sexy retro palette that is perfect for a bride looking for that special combination of pinks read more »
Bust Out the Bongos! Throw a Cuban-Themed Wedding

Ready to bring a taste of the Caribbean to your big day? There are plenty of ways to add a little island sass to your nuptials (without recreating the Cuban Missile Crisis on your budget). Whether your family hails from the steamy streets of Havana or you just fell in love with The Lost City, (and really, who didn’t adore Andy Garcia after seeing it?) here are some ideas on how to Cuban-ify your wedding: read more »
Budget Friendly Tips to Help you Find the Perfect Wedding Dress

So you finally found the perfect man…Your parents love him, your sister is sufficiently jealous, and he totally gets your artistic, slightly nutty best friend. read more »
Bright Young Things: Bold Color Ideas for Your Wedding Shoes

It’s a challenge to decide upon a dress. But, once you finally do, luckily the fun isn’t over! Now you get to accessorize. For many brides, the accessories can be a great way to individualize a look. Shoes in particular are a great way to sneak in a little color or a bit of whimsy on your wedding day. read more »
TIP OF THE DAY: Dress your Bridesmaids in Shades of a Color

Dress your bridesmaids in "shades" of a color. Not everyone has the same body shape, nor do they necessarily look good in the same color as everybody else. It will still look unified and elegant, just with a whimsical flair. read more »
Wedding Invitation Ideas: Go for Bold Patterns With Your Invitations

Forget those plain white on white or even gold on white invitations. Instead consider bright colored invites. Go Bold with read more »
Wedding Inspiration Gallery 3: Vibrant Coral and Robin's Egg Blue

Looking for that perfect blend of vibrant color? Vibrant colors like rich coral and robin's egg blue set next to each other in this pattern can take a wedding from interesting to inspired. read more »
Top Ten Honeymoon Destinations in South America

When planning a honeymoon, its often difficult to figure out just where to start? Often we just need a good overview of what's out there to see what fits our style and our budget (wink, wink!). With that in mind, we have put together a small list of our favorite hot spots in South America to get you started on your research! read more »
TIP OF THE DAY: Bring Your Shoes to Your Final Wedding Dress Fitting

Be sure to bring all of you accessories and your shoes to your final dress fitting to see how it all coordinates. In case there is anything that doesn't coordinate, you will save yourself heartache and give yourself some time to fix it! read more »
Sweet Favor Idea: Chocolate Desserts for your Wedding

Are you a foodie looking for the right item to give away to your wedding guests? Are you and your hubby-to-be chocolate lovers? Then this favor idea will be right up your alley. read more »
Top 15 Ways to Save on Your Wedding Day

Looking for a few ways to cut some corners this season on your wedding? Well, look no further, we have some perfect recession friendly tips to help you design the wedding of your dreams no matter what your budget. read more »
Bachelorette Desserts: Do-It-Yourself Chocolate Cake

Looking for a perfect and easy way to create an additional dessert for your big bachelorette party? Or just trying to come up with a cool dessert to serve your hubby to be this weekend? A Bachelorette favorite, this “Better-than-Sex” dessert is a great recipe for any chocolate loving group of friends or even couple whether you are Betty Crocker or not. read more »
Wedding Color Inspiration Board #11: Navy, Green, Sand & White

Want to fall in love with a color palette for your beach inspired wedding? This incredible palette of sand, indigo/navy, green and white is incredible whether you are getting married on the sandy beaches of San Diego, Sao Paolo or even San Luis Obispo. Navy and green against the white and sand are crisp accents for any table. Just take a peek... read more »
Real Wedding: Christina & Carlos in San Juan, Puerto Rico

We are very excited to show you Carlos and Cristina's wedding. From the colors to the beautiful location read more »
Top Cake Trends: Birds, Flowers & Natural Elements

Getting to the cake cutting can be quite a feat. There are so many choices to consider, from flavors to colors to shape. So, here are a few of our favorite new trends to help give you a little inspiration on the road to dessert. read more »
Bridesmaid Dress Finds: Max Azria

We are always on the hunt for cute bridesmaids dresses that look just a little bit different. We love this read more »
Silk Rose Necklace | Bridesmaids Gift Idea # 1

When we spied this amazing silk fabric necklace on etsy, we were more than inspired. We had to share the perfect gift for your bridesmaids. read more »
Not your Mother’s Corsage: Top Corsage Ideas

Somewhere between the dreaded prom corsage (lets face it, the flowers may not have actually been as bad as your date!), and many mothers recently opting NOT to wear one, the corsage’s image has been tainted and suffered dearly. read more »
Using Carnations for Your Wedding Flowers

Ok, so before you start imagining obnoxious dyed green carnations...you should know carnations have made a comeback read more »
Delicious Citrus Drink Ideas for Your Wedding

So you've decided to have your wedding during the hottest season of the year. Hopefully you've managed to make the reception area as cool as possible. But, did you remember to include a great signature cocktail to cool your guests down all night through the reception? read more »
Keeping Flowers Cool for Your Wedding | DIY Weddings

If you talk to people (those who are floral savvy and those who couldn’t find their green thumb even if it was chartreuse green!), most would say that flowers are delicate and must be kept cold to ensure longevity and freshness. read more »
The Most Romantic Latin Love Songs for a Wedding

Are you’re looking for something a little different in a wedding song? Something a little more reflective of your sassy, fun, romantic Latina self, perhaps? read more »