Make Mine Eclectic

Well, it’s getting to be that time… the time when we need to start making actual decisions and booking things for the wedding.  We had a plan.  Small church wedding, outdoor reception, simple, vintage, black and white, and elegant.  I had a book full of clippings and notes.  And what happens?  We get a new, completely opposite idea and are making some last minute changes.

We are now contemplating the idea of a destination wedding.  A beach, sand, sun, bright colors.  We are meeting with a travel agent and looking at the possibilities.  It doesn’t sound like what I (thought) I had always wanted.  But, oh, how it does sound amazing.  Maybe it sounds so perfect because it’s what WE want and not what I had imagined as a little girl.  Well…we are pretty serious, although not yet booked, about the idea of a tropical getaway wedding with the closest of family and friends. 

 So, in my new planning stages I have been searching for new inspiration. I don’t like themes, and cheesey matchy-matchy decor, but would like to have bright, elegant flowers…not sure what else?   I thought I would share a bit with you:

http://tastefullyentertaining.blogspot.com/search/label/Outdoor%20Wedding

This peach and teal combo looks so fresh and beach-y.

http://www.wedding-flowers-and-reception-ideas.com/summer-weddings.html

These centerpieces look beachy and summery, but not too frilly. 

http://www.wedding-flowers-and-reception-ideas.com/asiatic-lily-wedding-bouquet.html

Lilies are my favorite flower, and they work well for an island escape wedding.

http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/category/color-palettes/

Red and yellow would be a bright, fun combo of color.

http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/category/color-palettes/

http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/category/color-palettes/

As would teal and yellow!

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.beachbrideweddings.com/images/Just%2520Married.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.beachbrideweddings.com/PAckages.htm&usg=__mnb_JrH_3ys2HjuLyCy3SszCFu4=&h=225&w=300&sz=70&hl=en&start=142&um=1&tbnid=hVrCzuLtdOPQmM:&tbnh=87&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbeach%2Bwedding%2Bdecor%2Bpictures%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D126%26um%3D1

Yup, I’d have to do this.  Or write my new name for the first time in sand.  Aw. 

Any tropical ideas for us?  Suggestions?  I will keep you all updated on what we decide!