Vermont Vows Magazine

Ever dreamed of tying the know in a tropical paradise amongst lush scenery, rich history & timeless beauty? 2012 Weddings Belize is making this wedding fantasy a reality by giving away a spot in their mystical Maya Marriage of the many - a dream wedding for 36 couples in a Mayan temple on 12/12/12!

Looking for a positively perfect way to infuse the grey landscape of winter with a little pizzaz? Try a pop of pink! Always a tried & true favorite on the wedding circuit, pink takes on a new, resort-worthy look when paired with neutral - yet warm & luxe - tan shades!

Where you pair rustic-chic burlap with sassy coral tones for an enticing table top, or you surprise guests with subtle pink layers in a decadent wedding cake, pink & tan is sure to induce fond feelings of sunshine, style & true romance.

At Creative Muse Floral Design, weddings are their speciality. Their team is lead by Sarah Jo who has over ten years of experience in floral design and a lifetime of experience as a creative artist.

Formerly known as The Flower Patch, this company has serviced the Franklin County area over 40 years, providing exceptional and breathtakingly beautiful flowers. Using an individualized approach and innovative vision, as a bride your every need will be met through them. Creative Muse Floral Design will provide you with outstanding service that will help to make your day spectacular.

Suzanne & Paul celebrated their winter wonderland ceremony in Bolton, VT. Growing up in Vermont, Paul knew he wanted to get married in VT & it didn't take much to convince outdoorsy Suzanne that snowy Bolton was the perfect location.

The color palette featured light blue & dark blue, with snowflakes influencing the decor. Hundreds of snowflakes hung from the ceiling to bring the snowy outdoors in. An old chair-lift was brought in & fit perfectly with the winter theme. The "snowflake" girl threw snowflake confetti instead of flower petals - very fitting!

Forget those old, boring table markers & go vintage! Today's DIY project is a crafty vintage table marker featured in the gown section of our Fall/Winter 2011 issues of Vermont Vows & WellWed. All you need for this project is a mason jar, white flocking powder, shimmering baubles, jewels, glitter, vintage house numbers & small pieces of wood - which can all be found at your local craft store, vintage haunt or around your home.

Chloe & Rafael's nuptials were celebrated in the beautiful country of New Zealand. Known for breathtaking scenery & natural lifestyle, the environmentally-friendly city of Auckland was the perfect location for the couple. Chloe & Rafael wanted to incorporate both of their birth countries - Rafael is Brazilian - into the ceremony, combining Brazilian & New Zealand traditions. Cupcakes with New Zealand & Brazil flags was a unique way of connecting both worlds.

This week's local product is brought to you by Boyden Valley Winery. This fine handcrafted Vermont winery offers a selection of elegant whites & medium bodied reds. One of our favorites this winter? Warm & wonderful Glogg with spices & cloves.

This mulled spice wine is best served warm with nuts & fruit or with your favorite winter dessert. This cozy wine is sure to be a hit on a chilly winter evening - or at winter rehearsal dinner or wedding reception!

Dramatic cocktail rings represent style, elegance & glamour. From diamonds to faux stones & colored gemstones, cocktail rings make great accessories for your special day. Cocktail rings can be incorporated into any wedding to add a touch of pizzazz to the color palette.

Happy Friday to all you lovely Brides-to-Be!

Even though the weather outside is rather frosty, it's never too early to stock up on kitschy-chic beach-worthy tote bags! Maybe you're in the market for a sturdy canvas tote to haul grocceries (& bridal goodies) with, or maybe you have an exotic spring break (or honeymoon) trip in the works - whatever the case, the super-cute & all-natural bag by MapTote is sure to make you smile!

Vermont Brides & Grooms-to-be! Don't forget to mark your calendar for the upcoming Savvy Couples Wedding Solutions Seminar Series on January 22, 2012!