As seen on wedluxe.com Editor’s Blog

Carina and Ray were married on May 14, 2011 at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue in Woodbridge, Ontario.

(WedLuxe:) How would you describe your wedding day?

(Carina:) “Amazing. Romantic, whimsical and entertaining!”

What was your favourite design detail?

“Our centerpieces; which were highlighted by spot lighting. We opted for minimal flowers at our wedding. Instead, we used silver faux manzanita trees which we decorated with fresh orchids and strands of running crystal.”

What was your biggest splurge during the planning process?

“Photography. Weddings go by so fast… we wanted to have amazing photography to help us remember our day forever.”

Who was your favourite wedding vendor and why?

“All of them were amazing, accommodating and made our vision to come to life. But if we have to pick one, we’d have to say the Paramount. People forget how beautiful a hall is decorated and how good the entertainment is, if the service and food at your wedding are sub-par. The menu was excellent and their service was outstanding.”

Carina wore a beautiful white San Patrick gown with a modern twist on a Spanish mermaid style with crystals and ruffles. Her bridesmaids each wore a different style dress by Dessy (to suit their individual body types) in sapphire blue and accessorized with custom jewellery by Tara Fava Jewellery.

The opportunity to explore new inspiration is always exhilarating to a visual artist. This time I was asked by the talented Gabrielle deMelo of Casamentos to collaborate on a styled shoot in the beautiful Mayan Riviera, Mexico.

As an avid traveler, I have had the pleasure of traveling to some of the most exotic and serene parts of the world and dare I say I’ve developed a rather discerning eye for accommodation. Ceiba del Mar absolutely surpassed my expectations.

It is an intimate coastal resort with lush grounds that set the tone for high style, anchored by statement making gourmet delectables and an abundance of Mexican charm.  Luxurious yet authentic,  Its an ideal setting for an intimate destination wedding where unparalleled service will not go without notice. We worked with some of the most talented local vendors, Indulged in a beautiful performance by Javier Rojas, and even found a few minutes along the way to soak in some sun.

But the most spectacular of it all was the incredible settings designed and executed with utmost attention to detail. From the lavish arrangements to the fierce use of color, the environment was set to beautifully compliment its background’s gentle pace.

A special Thank You to Gabrielle deMelo for taking care of every last detail, along with these talented professionals:

Ceiba del Mar – www.ceibadelmar.com

Planner 1 – Gabriela Lavor – www.planner1events.com

Javier Rojas - www.javierrojas.com.mx

Euforia – Hector Suarez Maillard – www.eventoseuforia.com

Sell to Please – Michael Roque – www.selltoplease.com

Hits Band – www.hitsband.com

Mannia Cancun – www.manniacancun.com.mx

Celilia Dumas – www.ceciliadumas.com