A Tierra Magnifica Wedding

All weddings at Tierra Magnifica are beautiful and memorable in their own unique way.  Recently, Alyssa and Fernando held their destination wedding with us and we were lucky enough to catch to up with them afterwards for a full recap of the event.

Thank you Alyssa and Fernando!

Tell me about the photo with the older man and the little boy.  Who are they? It's a fantastic photo

This is a photo of Fernando’s nephew and father – they are fast friends and pretty inseparable. Jacobo (nearly 2 years old) is the first child in the generation and we were excited to have him there with us at TM.

Transport your wedding gown

Rebecca Moses via colincowieweddings.com

The ultimate item on any bride's packing list is The Gown.  What could be a head-scratcher of how to get from here to there is addressed here by wedding expert extrodinaire Colin Cowie.

Why not have a great toast at-the-ready?

Be the hero when a toast is called for.  No need find yourself without the right words  - have a few short and sweet toasts about marriage chambered.

(via Refinery 29)

remove temptation

The sign above seems to say it all, doesn't it?  But there is sure to be that one guest who thinks the rules don't apply or that they can sneak a quick shot in unnoticed.

Perhaps a re-posting of this famous Facebook post from Australian photographer Thomas Stewart, who says guests can inadvertently ruin the moment (and has the photographic evidence to prove it!).

Dreamy Rehearsal Dinner playlist

The right music can make or break any party, so why not set the exact tone you want at the rehearsal dinner?  This article starts you on your journey,  including favorites and tastes of all generations attending.

Announcing your wedding

photo: weddingpaperdivas.com

Whether you're headed to a destination  or not, there will always be a group of people that for one reason or another are not invited to your wedding.  Friends of friends, co-workers and even clients may be those kinds of people with whom you want to share the news.

This EmilyPost.com article gives the official etiquette for wording and timing.  And the ideas abound on just how to spread the word, from a simple Facebook posting to a more formal, printed announcement, like the one above from WeddingPaperDivas.com.

Finish your "thank yous" while you "I Do"

photo: BrideBox.com / wonderhowto

Read how BrideBox.com describes some fun ways to incorporate your destination wedding as part of your thank yous.  A little planning ahead of time might make for a memorable (and easy!) post card Thank You to those who made your day so special.