Two weddings for me!

Corey has already started paying insurance for me so it's about time we make the whole thing legal. At the end of this month we are going to have a small ceremony. It will be super low key and the reception will be for friends and family that can't make it to Newport Beach in September for the "real" wedding. Here are few images of what the wedding ceremony and reception in Newport Beach will be like!

 I know cupcakes are a huge trend, but I don't plan on buying a cake so this is a much easier DIY option that I can get creative with. Plus I loved cupcakes before everyone else did. :)

 Succulent accents. Bouquet too. Then I can keep them after!

I love the idea of colorful lanterns everywhere. Odd shapes and sizes. This will be a different twist on the overdone white paper lantern decorations. I also plan on cutting a ton of my chandeliers that will hold tea lights.

 Don't you love these ghost acrylic chairs???!!!! I checked into lounge furniture (I am obsessed with lounge themed receptions, especially since I am not doing a sit down dinner) and it was WAY out of my price range. So the alternative is these chairs which I tracked down at a local event rental. Lots of these, white $1 pillows and square bedside tables that will act as seating and coffee tables.

The reception is in a backyard so in the grassy areas I am going to grab a few rugs, more pillows and keep it casual for guests.

Wedding neck bling

Trying to figure out the right jewelry to wear on the big day is tricky. I love statement pieces, but I didn't want to chose something I would regret wearing ten years later. I saw this necklace in a vintage store and didn't buy it at first because it was so expensive. I knew I had to have it when I couldn't stop thinking about it for a month straight. It's the perfect size, color, and even has a "sea urchin" feel to it, fitting for a beach style wedding. I couldn't even wait to wear it on my wedding day, I have already broken it in. :)