{diy} destination printables

if your having a destination wedding in the..

{country}

{city}

or

{beach}

 you'll love these useful templates from {martha stewart weddings}. these lovely printables keep your guests informed and make a destination wedding run smoothly and organized.

newsletter printable {here}

concierge & friend button printable {here}

door hanger printable {here}

reserved sign printable {here}

luggage tag printable {here}

postcard printable {here}

guest directory {here}

bag pattern printable {here}

click {here} for more destination inspiration boards

{#130} sun kissed + saint tropez

{destination} saint tropez, france

{colors} sunset, bronze, ocean blue 

{description} we are heading south from the last destination board to the gorgeous coastal town of saint tropez. located in the french riviera its home to glamorous jetsetters and movie stars. the palette i chose for this board is a golden bronze that reminds me of sun kissed skin and crisp ocean blue of the mediterranean. 

{photos} cocktails and bouquet {martha stewart weddings} saint tropez, groom {jose villa} fishing boat {cherry blossom girl} photos in glass bottles {apartment therapy} scalloped tulle skirt {burda style} leather sandals {garance dore}

{#39} centre de paris inspiration board

{destination} paris, france

{colors} red, navy blue, white and black

{description} as i mentioned in last weeks post here is the first destination wedding inspiration boards. our first stop is in the beautiful and romantic city of paris, france. who isn't in love with paris? the iconic landmarks like the eiffel tower and the lourve and let's not forget the delicious pastries. c'est magnifique.

{photos} metro sign {sunday suppers} croquembouche {leigh miller} french stationary {martha stewart weddings} bistro tables {wiley valentine} navy blue bridesmaid dresses {the knot} red bouquet {instyle weddings} france souvenir {martha stewart} romona keveza dress {brides} blue heels {unknown} bride on hotel cart {martha stewart weddings} wedding dress with black sach {j. crew} just married bike {unknown} couple/eiffel tower {rodney smith}

{#86} fiery fiesta inspiration board

{destination} mexico

{colors} chili red, blue, orange, brown

{description} i'm loving this rustic fiesta wedding for today's destination board. i absolutely love the use of the bold colors and the unexpected use of fiery chilli peppers in this wedding. it just makes you want to party.

{photos} mariachi and shoes {brides} churros {green wedding shoes} chili peppers boutonniere {martha stewart weddings} kissing couple with donkey {stephanie williams} couples holding hands {jose villa} mexican table {martha stewart weddings} chilli peppers {from me to you} antique keys {leigh miller} papel picado {victor c. sizemore} agua frescas {matt bites}

guess who's back

yep it's me...how's everyone doing? 

 it's so good to be bloggin' again...as much as i missed everyone it was really good to take a little time for myself and step away from the computer.  so while i tackle my crazy inbox, rummage through my twitter & facebook and dip into my daily reads... i'm going to leave you with a destination board i created a few months back for megan at {forget me knot weddings}. have a great day!

{destination} palm springs, ca

{colors} mint green, pale pink, sweet yellow

{photos} ring pillows {martha stewart weddings} shoes {jose villa} succulent hair accessory {stephanie williams} jars {pottery barn} ace hotel & swin club {our labor of love} pom pom garland {dolci odille} pick up truck {union photography} tablescape {martha stewart weddings} bouquet {housemartin} succulent favors {martha stewart weddings} wedding cakes {jordan ferney} mismatched bridesmaid's dresses {raya carlisle}

{p.s}

 i want to send out a huge virtual hug to kristi { luna & chloe weddings },  sofia + andre { brancoprata }, 

 erin { dandelion & grey },  jen { blush printables },  ashley { hi-fi weddings },  annie { marry you me}

 kate { ruby & willow },  suzy aka bird { dog n' bird },  lydia { ever ours }, and aileen + ellen  {love & lavender} for guest blogging while i was away... thank you all so much!! ♥

{#163} lace + heritage

{destination} Portugal

{colors} blue, clay, white lace 

{description} Who knew creating a destination board about a country I know so well would be so hard? I've been working on this board for over a year now and I think I'm finally happy with it {hey! I'm a bit of a perfectionist}. It has everything I love about my little country except the food which I think needs a post on it's own.  The first thing you see when you're about to land are the clay roof tiles, so you know they needed to be a part of this wedding board.  I also love the idea of old rustic farm tables lined with beautiful and intricate lace or renda where family & friends can gather.  The blue and white china is inspired by the traditional tiles or azulejos seen throughout and no Portuguese table is complete without some wine or vinho. 

{photos} cobblestone street {browns photography} blue dresses {martha stewart weddings} terra cotta pipes {luna photo} boutonnieres {small stump} bouquet {martha stewart weddings} blue & white plate wall paper {decor8} lace runner/blue & white place setting {souder photography} cork escort card holders {hello tenfold} lantern centerpieces {jose villa}

{#94} picnic in provence inspiration board

{destination} provence, france

{colors} lavender, sky blue, white, soft pink

{description} destination boards are back!! today's inspiration board takes us to south east region of france. when i think of provence i picture stunning lavender fields, picnic lunches of brie and champagne under a shady tree with views of the mountains and the mediterranean sea.

{photos} bride in lavender field {kate benson} antique silverware {ana stylist} garland {desmitten} cheese buffet {martha stewart weddings} shoes {jose villa} child {sws magazine} bridesmaid bouquet {meg perotti} tablescape {duet weddings} macaroons {tartelette} picnic {this is glamorous}

{#84} kentucky derby inspiration board

{destination} louisville, kentucky
{colors} petal pink, mint green, yellow, seersucker blue, brown
{description} it’s obvious that today’s destination board takes us to kentucky where we’re off to the races. the {kentucky derby} is set to start this saturday and i wanted to create a modern and fresh derby inspired wedding. rummage antique shops and flea markets for vintage trophies that can be used for centerpieces and place price ribbons on each place setting to add color and whimsy and don’t forget to serve your guest’s delicious derby pie and mint juleps.
{photos} horses {country living} horseshoe invitations {coco + kelley} vintage horse cufflinks {country living} wedding dress {martha stewart weddings}  trophy arrangement & drink station {hello lucky} seersucker ring bearer {sws mag} ribbons {ruby press} couple {martha stewart weddings} ceramic horse {country living} mini trophy centerpiece {victoria magazine} flower place card {martha stewart weddings.com}

{#56} new orleans inspiration board

{destination} new orleans, louisiana

{colors} lavender, white, green, gold

{description} happy mardi gras day... i thought today's destination board should be the oldest and famous french quarters in the beautiful city of new orleans. i didnt want this board to scream mardi gras but i wanted to use some elements ...everyone knows that purple, green and gold are the colors of mardi gras but i chose to soften them with light lavender, grassy green and touches of gold. i'm a big fan of tiny desserts so why not serve your guests warm mini beignets with different dipping sauces * and  no new orleans wedding is complete without a second line dance, where the bride and groom dance in line with umbrellas and their guests follow them waving handkerchief...so like a great party.

{photos} seraphina gown {j. crew} belt {ban.do} couple holding hands {tec petaja} flor di lis bouquet {the knot} fiddlehead fern boutonniere {martha stewart weddings} wreath {style guide} bowtie {leigh miller} beignets {epicurious} flor di lis wedding cake {the knot} couple on moped {meg smith} french quarter street light {searching for style} mardi gras mask {brides} lace umbrella {bella umbrella}

* {i'm drooling think about the beignets...yum}

{#152} dining on the docks

{destination} maryland

{colors} orange, pale blue, gray

{description} Eek! I just realized that my last destination board was back in March ::tisk tisk:: sorry friends I'll make it up to you in June. I'm happy to share today's board with you because it came from a P&P reader, Jennifer . She asked if I could put together a board for her summer wedding in her hometown of Ocean City, MD.  She's planning my favorite, a casual outdoor wedding filled with family and friends. She said that crab was a must on the menu, so it would only be appropriate to offer the guests old bay season in cute mini mason jars as wedding favors. She initially wasn't sold on the orange when I told her but after her last email I managed to convince her. 

{photos} white tablescape {martha stewart weddings} crabs {tartelette} jeweled sholder strap {martha stewart} shoes/dock {jose villa} couple {cooper carras via once wed} map wrapped favors {martha stewart weddings} ginger ale {design sponge} spice rub {martha stewart} poppy centerpiece {brides} 

{#65} santorini inspiration board

{destination} santorini

{colors} greek blue, white, soft yellow and green

{description} for today's inspiration board i wanted to take one of my favorite places in the world.... santorini. this small volcanic island is the perfect setting for a beach wedding. my favorite detail is the olive branch bouquet for a very sweet and casual affair.

{photos} olive brance place settings {the dirty shirt} dragees {country living} outdoor lounge {brides} blue terra cotta pots {martha stewart} cake {brides uk} barefoot couple {project wedding} white liquor {martha stewart weddings} santorini, lemon centerpiece {martha stewart weddings} white eyelet dress {lily pultizer} doily bowl {country living} 

{#46} big island inspiration board

{destination} hawaii

{colors} mint green, yellow plumeria, white

{description} for this inspiration board i wanted to create a intimate cliffside wedding on the big island of hawaii. the wedding bouquet and guest's leis are made up of sweet smelling plumeria and lauhala leaves are weaved into a ring pillow and favor boxes.

{photos} leis on chairs {the knot} lauhala ring pillow {brides} canopy {the knot} plumeria bouquet {unknown} bride {brides} hanging centerpieces {martha stewart weddings} bride on cliff {j. crew} plumeria wedding cake {brides} pina colada {martha stewart} lauhala favor box {the knot} melon balls {martha stewart} shell necklace {the knot}

{#138} coral and carnaval

{destination} rio de janeiro, brazil

{colors} coral, lime caipirinha, brown, white

{description} every couple wants their guests to have a blast at their wedding and for today's inspiration board we are traveling down to rio de janeiro for some carnival {carnaval if you speak portuguese} inspiration. refreshing and delicious caipirinhas, colorful masks and your own wedding parade complete with confetti are just a few details for a fun filled carnaval inspired wedding. 

{photos} mask {marisa holmes photography} coconuts {martha stewart} confetti {mae mae paperie} walking on the beach {martha stewart weddings} centerpieces {chelsea fuss} tropical wedding cake {martha stewart weddings} wedding parade {jagger photography} beads {junebug weddings} caipirinha limeade {martha stewart weddings}

pack your bags

{image}

pack your bags...

 {postcards and pretties} is going on a trip and your coming along.

starting next week we are going to feature destination inspiration boards for your wedding.

do you have a great location in mind?  do you think your city or country is a great place to get married?

i would love to hear from you.

{couples} lindsay + braedon

i know it's tuesday and that i usually post a destination board but i couldn't wait one more day to feature this amazing shoot of braedon + lindsay from {sherry lu} . i asked sherry to choose her favorite shots and personally i couldn't... they are all so beautiful.. don't forget to visit sherry and give her some love.

love the lace sleeve...his sweater vest...the fruit...ok so i love everything!!!

aren't the colors beautiful...

my favorite shot...

workshop: jessica claire, http://www.jessicaclaire.net/

stylist: duet weddings, http://www.duet-weddings.com/
flowers: kate holt of flowerwild http://flowerwild.com/
models: braedon & lindsay flynn, http://www.braedonsblog.com/
cake: erica o'brien, http://www.ericaobrien.com/
linen & pillows: la tavola http://www.latavolalinen.com/
rentals: classic party rentals (flatware and cake table) http://classicpartyrentals.com/
rentals: badia design (spanish door, iron screen, moroccan poufs) http://badiadesign.com/index.jsp
plates/glassware: anthropologie http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp
invitation: cevd http://cevd.com/

{#128} paris & pistachio

{colors} pistachio, buttercup, ivory

{description} destination boards are back and it's not secret that i'm in love with paris or any other romantic european city for that matter. for this inspiration board, i wanted to focus in keeping the wedding casual and elegant at the same time. a light pistachio green is used throughout the board and the color is picked up on the earthy succulents and stationary as well in the desserts. 

{photos} woman overlooking paris {why so lovely} botanical cards {ruby & willow} succulent ring shot {linda chaja} wine bottle {country living} favor nuts display {rebecca thuss} lemon, pistachio & millet cakes {cannelle et vanille} succulent place setting {martha stewart weddings} bouquet {chelsea fuss} guitarist {style me pretty}

{#165} cappuccino bella

{destination} Italy

{colors} cappuccino, pistachio, cream

{description} A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to guest post for my dear friend Kristi {Luna & Chloe Weddings} while she was away. I created this wedding board inspired by my love of Italy and its delicious cappuccino.  Just the word alone is romantic and has me swooning.  The soft coffee color is warm and inviting just like the beverage and plays nicely with the pistachio too!  

{photos} bouquet {martha stewart weddings} cappuccino {evan's kitchen ramblings} bicycle {torie jayne} sunhat {the cinderella project} stacked books & bottles, kraft place setting {design sponge} long veil {emilie gerard via oncewed} potted plant {jose villa} miniature panetonne {martha stewart weddings}  pleated skirt {elle}

{real wedding} elizabeth + david

if your unable to hit the french quarter today and celebrate mardi gras , this wedding might be able to curb your new orleans appetite. captured by ashley and philip of {13:13 Photography} the new yorkers elizabeth and david headed down to the big easy for a destination wedding complete with 500 guests.  

you gotta love the muted bridesmaid's j. crew dresses

one of the bridesmaids helps elizabeth with her garter belt that was handed down by her mother and sister...

the monochromatic bouquet smelled lovely with the addition of mint leaves...

a chalkboard background, feather boas and mardi gras masks makes for great accessories for the wedding faux-to booth.

Flowers {Meade Wenzel}| Band {Rockin Dopsie} | Church {First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans}

 Ceremony Music String Quartet {Fine Arts Ensemble} | Reception Venue {The New Orleans Board of Trade} Rehearsal Dinner Venue {Latrobe's} | Caterer {Pigeon Caterers} | Cake {Royal Cakery}

 Invitations {Scriptura} | Bridesmaid’s dresses {J. Crew} 

 Bride's shoes {Jimmy Choo} |Bride’s dress {Monique Lhuillier}

to see more of this wedding visit ashley + philip's blog {here}

13:13 photography is a postcards & pretties sponsor

{#174} lovely lake como

A few weeks ago I guest blogged over at {Anastasia Marie} and shared this board with her readers.  That breathtaking Lake Como image was what kicked off today's inspiration board. I instantly fell in love with it and my head began spinning with so many ideas. I began picturing a dreaming estate with views to the lake, of course! during the harvesting of the grapes. It's warm, soft and romantic everything a wedding should be! 

{destination} lake como, italy

{colors} grape, fig, linen and chocolate

{photos} iced honey mascarpone & almond cake with fig salad {gormet recipes} cork heart {lovely morning} lake como {ca interiors} long table{idiy} boutonniere {martha stewart weddings} confetti garland {kristina marie} floral arrangement/lantern { beaux arts photographie via style me pretty} frozen grapes & chocolate {jamie oliver} paper fan  {anushe low photography} garter{austin weddings}

{#59} love and lemoncello inspiration board

{destination} almafi coast, italy

{colors} lemon yellow, white sugar

{description} i finally tried lemoncello for the very first time and {wow}. this italian dessert digestif made with lemon zest, alcohol and sugar looks pretty but it packs a punch. i knew i wanted to create a board that reminded me of italy's almafi coast because that where this pretty little drink comes from. just sit back and imagine sitting in a italian cafe sipping this sweet delicious drink.

{photos} lemon sugar and lemon wedding cake{martha stewart} soft yellow dress {samuelle} outdoor table setting {one love photo} canopy cake table {rebecca thuss} ballet shoes {brides} mini vase centerpiece, lemon /menu {the knot} wedding dress {martha stewart weddings} ruffle wedding dress {lundlund bersa} white calla lilly and yellow roses bouquet {the knot} favor boxes {rebecca thuss} sugared lemon centerpiece {martha stewart weddings} lemoncello, yellow and white stripe awning {truly smitten}