Mishka Designs

A big shout-out goes to Allie (married May 22nd at the Riu) and Yanell (married May 23rd in Careyes)!! Although these two brides didn't know each other, both had chocolate brown and a tropical theme in their weddings! TROPICAL FLOWERS Allie first came to us just wanting something super simple and asked to choose a design we had already created. But, once we saw her invites, we knew we could do better than that! Allie's Invite Utilizing the colors in the invite and inspired by the flower, this is what Omar came-up with! PALM TREES Yanell had a palm tree motif in mind which I knew we could do easily. What came as a surprise was the color - she wanted the main color sage. I thought that would be super simple, especially since she sent me (via computer) a color sample. But, when I printed the sample, what printed out and was on the screen did not match AT ALL! Because the order was so soon to the date, I didn't have a lot of time to go back and forth. So, we had to make our best guess as to "sage" .... I was nail biting up until we received a wonderful email from our bride informing us that they loved the maracas and everything was hunky dory! Yanell's Sample And the winning color and palm trees! Next week we'll have photos of the wedding we have been working sooo hard on for months and months! We've come-up with some fab ideas and I can't wait to put them all together for our bride!

Still planning big design board surprise but have wedding first so here are more dresses! I've been to a lot of weddings down here and probably can count on my hand the number of bridesmaid dresses I really do think will be worn again (and that work well in the heat and humidity!). When I look for dresses like these I ask the question "could I wear flip-flops with this?" .... if the answer is "yes", it's a keeper! (Keep in mind I didn't say WHAT KIND of flip flops). So, here are some dresses (and some places) I think would work well down here and most of these won't break most banks! More Formal I thought I would start with this category, since I found less I liked here - NOT that I think you shouldn't go formal, if you want - just that I think finding a good formal dress that is also a good beach dress is not as easy as it sounds! First up, love these bridesmaid combos I found over at PerfectBound. Light, airy, formal, distinct - just really great. Runner-up is this taupe dress I found at Anthropologie. Similar, of course, to the dresses up above . Worth a mention - Still short, but completely different style is this flapper-inspired dress at New York and Company. Again, I'm thinking "light, airy"... THIS IMAGE COULD NOT BE SHOWN BECAUSE IT WAS OVER LIMIT ALLOWED. A Bit More Casual So, going a bit more casual, love this brown dress from Anthropologie. It has sortof an ethnic vibe to it and I can see bridesmaids all standing in line with bouquets of white flowers breathlessly waiting to hear you say "We do!". Second Runner-up in this category is this sleeveless patterned dress, also from Anthropologie. I definitely think you have to be careful with patterns, but I think this one isn't a bad pattern - would be nice to have 1 or 2 bridesmaid's in this dress with the other bridesmaid's in complimenting colors/styles. Beachy Yet Elegant Of course, you know I saved my heart hearts for last! Second runner up - Comes in more than one color, just a very simple, flowy strapless from Victoria's Secret. First Runner-Up - Again, patterned dresses - I found these two in completely two different places and realized later their patterns were similar! Guess I know what I like! I love the long, flowy nature of these dresses - can see them as great dresses for walking the beach at sunset. First dress from New York and Company, second dress from Forever21. THIS SECOND IMAGE COULD NOT BE SHOWN BECAUSE it was over the limit allowed. Second Place - I know it sortof has a 70's thing going on, but I just like the look of this fabric - if it feels the way it looks, I bet this is one fun dress to party in! (Victoria's Secret) Before showing you my number one pick for bridesmaid dresses, I thought I would show you a bride dress/bridesmaid dress combo that I think would be awesome for a bride who wants to go more natural, carefree. I found these dresses at JCrew and would LOVE to see one of you decide to go for some yellow. Yellow rocks! THESE IMAGES COULD NOT BE SHOWN BECAUSE it was over the limit allowed. And now, drum roll please, the number one bridesmaid dress comes from....Victoria's Secret! Not only does this dress come in multiple colors, but you can wear the SAME dress in multiple styles - so, same color for your bridesmaids (if you want) but they can do it in a style that most flatters them! winwin!! I have NO IDEA what I'm blabbing about next week so I won't even pretend to try - but I'm sure it will wedding related.

Felicidades and welcome to the forum!!

Felicidades and welcome to the forum!!

Felicidades and welcome to the forum! Maybe something like this? If so, it's called Villa Crescencia in Puerto Vallarta.

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Felicidades and welcome to the forum! I'm sorry the H1N1 is scaring you off, as it's beautiful here (and should be more cost effective next year, as my poor little country has taken quite the economic hit) ... we're headed to Alberta in June! :) Anyway, any questions, let me know .

Felicidades and welcome to the forum! We're headed to Calgary in June :)!

Felicidades and welcome to the forum!! Glad to have you :).

Felicidades and welcome to the forum!! I don't know silversands - but puerto vallarta is awesome .

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Felicidades (soon, I'm sure!! :) and welcome to the forum!!

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Felicidades and welcome to the forum!! Please don't worry ... if anything, all of what's going on should make mexico even more inexpensive next year (especially here in beautiful Vallarta)....

Felicidades and welcome to the forum!!

Felicidades and welcome to the forum!!

Felicidades and welcome to the forum!! We aren't in the Mayan Riviera, but we are beautiful too (and inexpensive :).

Felicidades and welcome to the forum!! Mexico should be inexpensive next year (plus Vallarta is beautiful and one of the most inexpensive places to go for a dw :)

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Quote: Originally Posted by Queenie77 Hi all! Russ and I decided not to cancel our wedding plans and to continue forward with our wedding at Vallarta Palace on May 16th in Nuevo Vallarta. We are SO glad we did - things couldn't be better! The hotel at first was at 5% occupancy, so things were very quiet. Service has been amazing at the hotel property - and everything about it is beautiful and relaxing. Our guests have started arriving, and there is another wedding party - so there are more people around now... but it's still probably only 30% occupancy at the point. The hotel has thrown in many perks for our guests - upgrades to the Concierge level for everyone, $250 spa credit, $250 golf credit. Everyone is having a great time, and they are thrilled about the unexpected extras. We have done the Canopy Tour (fantastic) and Rhythms of the Night (a must see.) I would suggest venturing out to do either one if you have the time during your wedding stay or honeymoon. We got a ton of great photos from both outings, and I was even brave enough to wrap a snake around my head for a memorable pic! Based upon our group bookings, the hotel is picking up the cost of our stay for the week, and giving us unlimited private receptions. So tonight we're doing a welcome cocktail reception, tomorrow a rehearsal dinner, a reception after the ceremony Saturday, and a farewell brunch Sunday. I have never been so happy with our decision to do a DW, and just wanted to share with everyone that things are gorgeous in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta... so for all you PV & NV brides - you'll love it! Thank you for writing this - I could yak until I'm blue in the face about how great it is down here right now, but it doesn't mean squat compared to an actual bride . Poor Vallarta has been hit so hard this month with untrue bad press, that EVERYBODY are doing somersaults to see any tourists at all . p.s. and, of course, why am I not surprised to see comments from E and N? :) awesome :).

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