Hope you tuned-in to the Hallmark Channel for today’s Martha Stewart Show, Darcy Miller spoke about destination wedding trends and tips.  Sixteen industry bloggers were invited to participate in today’s show which featured Sandals Emerald Bay.  Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart Grand Romance Theme was featured, this theme was custom designed for Colin and Liz, who were the Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart contest winners.  The Grand Romance wedding takes the elegance of the Classic Romance theme to the next level, creating an affair to remember. Flowing ribbons and beautiful floral bouquets accent the ceremony structure. The reception table is grandly laid out with a three-tier cake, candy bar, exquisite floral arrangements, and decorated chairs for the bride and groom. To give the celebration a more intimate feel, a white tent structure framed in scallop edging and lit with crystal chandeliers is set up over the reception seating.

Just landed in New York for Bridal Week, I am so excited.  This month started off at Engage 10 and is now finishing with a bang at Bridal Week.  Looking forward to the fashion, I heard that some designers have gone over the top this year and I can’t wait to see what the latest trends are.  And not to mention attending some of the fabulous events that are being hosted by Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot.Don’t forget to follow my tweets: @weddingmoons for the latest news.

I totally love this new headband trend and lately I’ve seen it crossover into weddings.  Flipping through countless magazines and blogs, I’ve seen so many brides rock-out a headband instead of a traditional veil.  It a matter of style, if you are more of a traditional destination wedding girl, then a beautiful long veil is a lovely contrast to the azure waters.  But, if you are a little more rock-and –roll, there is no reason you can’t show off your signature style and opt for a headband with feathers, leather flowers or lots of bling.  After all it’s your day, if you can’t decide you can always do both; a headband and short veil combo.  I absolutely love these; they are so vintage and glamorous!
 

Photo courtesy of The Knot by photographer Gregory Manis                  

Photo courtesy of The Knot by photographer Stephen Danelian

Martha Stewart Crafts Studio at Beaches , a series of creative classes, developed exclusively for Beaches Resorts. Learn how to make your own stencil using craft punches, and then use glitter to transfer the design onto a fabric item. Feel free to bring something of your own to decorate, if desired.  
Send a loved one a heartfelt greeting on a beautiful postcard you made yourself. Or, keep it as a reminder of your Beaches vacation. This class allows you to try your hand at glittering, punching out paper shapes, and designing your own personal memento.  
Glittering is one of Martha’s favorite crafts. In this class, you’ll learn how to turn an ordinary object into a sparkly, eye-catching keepsake. We’ll teach you different glittering variations that let you create solid, dotted, striped, and multicolor designs
Join us at Beaches Resorts this fall for our not so scary Halloween crafts.  I had so much fun glittering seashells, scrap booking and making postcards.  I have to say they are spooktacular!!!  Learn more at http://www.beaches.com/craftstudio/
 

Yesterday was a very busy day at Sandals Resorts; so many couples were wed on 10-10-10.  Normally we do not conduct weddings on Sunday, but because of the popularity in recent years of triple digit dates, we were able to work something out.  In today’s New York Times they estimated that over 39,000 said I DO yesterday.  Congratulations and btw you’ll never forget your Anniversary date! If you were one of these couples I’d love hear from you.

Surrounded by 48 of their friends and family, Christy and Anthony were wed at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort, February 2010.  Their pictures are classic and romantic; my favorite is the black and white picture taken on the pier, stunning.  I absolutely adore her wedding gown, it’s edgy and chic. Enjoy the pics and a few words from the lovely couple:




In their words:
Martha Stewart Theme: Flutter of Romance

WeddingMoon Cake Description/Flavor:  Rum/Chocolate

Tell us why you chose to have a WeddingMoon:  We wanted to have a wedding on a beautiful island with our close friends and family there to share it with us.  We wanted something different than the traditional wedding and always wanted to visit Turks and Caicos.  

Activities/other parties held for your guests: A rehearsal dinner was held outside at the pool in front of Reflections.

Favorite WeddingMoon Memory:  The Ceremony, saying our “I Do’s” on a dock overlooking the ocean was breathtaking.  It was very romantic.  

What did your attending guests think of your wedding?  Everyone had an amazing time.  They loved the resort, the food, the accommodations, everything.  Everyone that works there was so nice and accommodating as well.  The staff made our trip so enjoyable.  

Would you recommend a WeddingMoon to others – Yes.  Our wedding was beautiful, so romantic.  The pictures on the beach/pier are breathtaking.  It is the best decision we made.    

What would you say the best part was of your WeddingMoon experience?  Being able to travel to a beautiful island with so many members of our family and close friends.  It was so nice to have them there to share it with.  It was a memorable experience.

Checked into The Breakers Hotel in West Palm Beach this Sunday, for 3 days of seminars and wedding bliss, with 200 of the industry’s most influential and inspiring people.
Listened to Simon T. Bailey give an amazing motivational speech, he is truly talented and brilliant.  Then it was off to the beach for a spectacular reception, mingled with the best of the best.
We were welcomed to the iconic Breakers by the President Paul Leone, such a warm a gracious welcome, and then off to the seminars.  Met Mindy Weiss, celebrity wedding planner she is fabulous, she shared some insider tips.  Listened to David Beahm, Todd Fiscus and Tara Guerard – had dinner with Abby Larson from Style Me Pretty and David Beahn.

Got a copy of the Martha Stewart Destination Weddings and Dream Honeymoons edition and let me tell you it is a must for all brides planning a destination wedding or honeymoon. Featuring Sandals Emerald Bay, which is where Martha Stewart contest winners Colin and Elizabeth were wed, very sweet couple and the pictures are to die for.  Darcy Miller, Editorial Director for Martha Stewart Weddings and team were onsite filming the event for an upcoming special on the Style Network, October 23rd. This edition hits newsstands on October 5th, be sure to grab your copy stat, trust me you won’t be disappointed!