Stacie and Kiley's amazing Destin wedding, by BLU Event Design

What an amazing day it was!!! Bride and groom were picture perfect!!
For more pictures of Stacie and Kiley's Destin beach wedding take a look at the video:



Photography: Lidsey Brooks Photography

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Wedding cakes we heart!

I wanted to share these edible masterpieces with all of my brides:

The first one is this fun and flirty creation by Vanilla bakeshop:



this ethereal beauty is by Sweet and Saucy:



and finally, vintage inspired sugar creation by... Sweet and Saucy:



Share your favorites with us...

Beautiful Beginnings Bridal show, Pensacola, FL

Every girl dreams of being a princess on her bid day!!!
Presenting..."Mon Ami"
~ Inspired by old world glamour of Versailles and scrumptious passion of scandalous princess Marie Antoinette of France!!!

Wedding aboard Solaris, by BLU Event Design - Destin's premier weddings and events

We want to thank Renita and John for having us be a part of your wedding! We wish you nothing but happiness and lots of smiles over the years to come!!!!
Here is a sneak peek at the ceremony and reception aboard Solaris dinner cruise...
Ceremony took place on the upper deck and was done in all pristine whites!!



For reception Renita envisioned playful combination of lavenders, purples and greens...




Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!

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Best of Destin, 2010 - by BLU Event Design - Destin's premier wedding and event design

Ok, I am playing a bit of "catch up"... couple of weeks ago we at BLU Event Design were honored to participate in Best of Destin event. By the way, congratulations to 654-Limo for winning "Best of Destin" award!! Way to go guys!!!
The inspiration for the evening was..(drum roll please...)... Hollywood glam!! And what's more Hollywood than red carpet and tons of gorgeous red roses.. 400 to be exact!!



and of course the premier worthy red carpet...



And here come our local celebrities......



Little ladies had a ball!!! With music blasting and spot light shining there was no shortage of screaming fans and paparazzi!!!
Another beautiful Destin event under the belt!

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Eden Gardens Wedding!

Here is a sneak peek at Jaime & Brian's wedding ceremony at beautiful Eden Gardens State park!

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10 things no bride should be without.. by BLU Event Design

Word of advice to our DESTINation brides - always be prepared! as you are jetting off to a tropical paradise, you shouldn't leave home without a Wedding Day emergency kit! Take few hours out of your busy day(bring your mom or best friend along, they'll be happy to help!) to assemble this Oh-so-handy care package. I promise, you will think of me on your wedding day!

Here is what you'll need:

Drivers licence - Form of identification is required for the filing of license.

Marriage licence - Hopefully you've done your homework - got to have one for the ceremony. State laws vary, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact BLU Event Design for details.

Vendor contact information - just in case you have any last minute questions.

Baby powder(baby wipes) - will help you feel fresh and will help with some stains!!

Sewing kit(including small scissors, thread in the colors of your wedding and safety pins) - is a must!! ...in case someone had too much fun at the buffet ;)

Granola bar, bottled water(with a straw) - light and easy snack to keep you in the best of spirits.

Breath mints

Blotting paper(handkerchief) - will help you be camera ready!

Band-aids/headache medicine/sunscreen

... and fabulous pair of sunglasses - got to look sharp for an outdoor ceremony!!!

Don't have the time?? We at BLU, love this stylish kit by Target

Anything missing?? Share your story...

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For an affair by the beach, you have got to serve a sultry cocktail to spice up your night! Light and refreshing, Mojito is BLU's all time favorite!

The flavors of a classic Mojito (mint and lime) are blended into a slushy, easy-to-drink cocktail. For a large party, triple the recipe and store the drink in a pitcher in the freezer for up to an hour. Stir to blend before serving.

Ingredients:

1. Sugar (for coating rims of glasses)
2. 1 lime wedge
3. 1 cup gold (not dark) rum (such as Mount Gay)
4. 1/2 cup (generous) fresh lime juice
5. 1/3 cup sugar or light agave nectar
6. 4 to 5 cups ice cubes
7. 12 fresh mint leaves plus 4 mint sprigs for garnish

Preparation:

Place enough sugar on small plate to reach depth of 1/4 inch. Run lime wedge around rim of 4 Martini glasses to moisten. Dip rims into sugar on plate. Blend rum, lime juice, and 1/3 cup sugar in blender until sugar dissolves. Add 4 cups ice; blend until slushy and almost smooth, adding up to 1 cup more ice, if desired. Add 12 mint leaves and blend until small green flecks appear. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs.

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Destin-ation wedding do's

Welcome to the paradise!! Every year hundreds of couples in love flock to Destin, Florida to say "I Do" with family and friends by their side. As families come together, no better time to let the hair down and finally work on that perfect tan...

Speaking of the hair.... if on your special day you choose to wear a flower, consider using an Orchid! Orchids are native to tropics and will stay fresh longer. We, at BLU Event Design, love the bloom!!! If you do too, check out our Pure wedding package for ideas and inspiration!

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To all of our brides: The Gulf of Mexico Transocean Drilling Incident leak has not affected Beaches of South Walton communities and visitors are enjoying and welcome to all of our beach communities. Our beautiful white sand beaches are open and here to be enjoyed. BLU Event Design team will continue to closely monitor clean up progress and will be keeping you up to date.
Here are couple of great links to local publications and announcements:
Beaches of South Walton TDC: http://bswupdate.com/
Walton County Sheriffs Office: http://www.waltonso.org/