We adore Spring and Summer weddings!  There is just something about the colors of the new flowers and how fresh and green everything is.  Love-it!! As I was searching for some blog inspiration I happened upon MarthaStewartWeddings.com.  Seriosly the team over at Martha Stewart has some pretty fantastic ideas!  Here are a few of my favorite fun details for a Spring/Summer Wedding.

I simply love this adorable favor idea, especially living in the South!!  And who doesn’t love pie?!

A fun take on the ice cream cart – Ice Cream Floats!  We have done several ice cream carts and smores bars over the past couple of years and this is a fun way to be a little different.  Love-it!

Ok- does it get much cuter than this?? Oh so cute and edible!  I am a firm believer in favors that are edible or actually usable.  A very fun and rustic favor idea.  Love-it!

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OK… I admit it.  I am a HUGE Martha Stewart fan.  No joke, I seriously think we would be best friends if she knew me!  There are so many reasons I love her that I cannot even begin to tell you.  But know this-you will never hear me say a bad word about Martha.

All of that being said, when I learned that the Sandals and Beaches resorts (that I also adore and sell) was about to release Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart my heart went all a flutter.  No joke, imagine this.  I was sitting in one of those lush board rooms at Sandals Dunn’s River and the screen I looking at just said “Sandals Wedding by Martha Stewart”.  OMG I almost jumped out of my seat!!  To imagine I could be a part of the Martha Stewart empire!

Well back to reality.  That was a couple of months ago and I am finally getting around to posting it on my blog.  This means you can call me today and we can discuss your very own Martha Stewart wedding at any Sandals and Beaches location! All you have to do is look at these amazing pictures to know that you would be honored to have Martha and Rayna plan your amazing Sandals or Beaches wedding!  Martha and Rayna… I like the sound of that!

Beautiful Beginnings – Complimentary with any 6 night or longer stay in a Concierge Catagory or higher.

Sandals Martha Stewart Wedding

Flutter Of Romance – investment begins at $1,500

Martha Stewart Weddings-Flutter

Vision in White – investment begins at $2,500

MS Weddings

Chic and Natural – Investment begins at $3,600

Destination Wedding

Island Paradise – Investment begins at $6,000

Destination Weddings

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While looking back at the pictures of Kara and Jeremy of their wedding day I am reminded why I love what I do.  The special moments caught by the camera still bring tears to my eyes.

I met Kara exactly one year before her wedding day when Nicole (of Nicole and Byers 10/17/08) grabbed me by the hand and introduced me to Kara, who had just gotten engaged!  Working with Kara and Jeremy was such a delight! I loved meeting their wonderful families and all of the special details they added to their wedding.

It takes amazing vendors to pull off such an amazing wedding.  It was a pleasure to work with each one of these quality vendors!

St. Peters Cathedral Lexington KYPrograms Romantic Bride and GroomBride and Groom St Peter ChurchRomantic Couple Kentucky WeddingKissing Newlyweds and BentleyFunny Wedding ToastAlways Planned Wedding Couple

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Engagement season is here!  Our phone has been ringing off the hook and with all of this excitement we decided it would be super fun to check out your shiney new engagement ring!  So ladies- break out the camera and send us a pic of your bling.  It’s true what they say – Diamond’s really are a girl’s best friend!

Email them to me at rayna@alwaysplanned.com today!  If you do, you will receive a 10% discount on any Always Planned Planning Collection!

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