Time to introduce our next bride! Christina is currently living in and planning her wedding from Vienna, Austria but tying the knot in Arizona. This “destination” planning should be a fun one to follow along with. Let’s get right over to introducing her.

Connect with Christina: Pinterest :: WordPress

About Me:
I’m originally from a small town in Illinois but moved to Arizona at age 17 to attend Arizona State University.  I lived (and loved it) there until 2008 when I moved to Vienna, Austria to pursue my MBA.  In addition to Vienna, I studied in both Bangkok and Shanghai and managed to travel to over 20 countries during my two years abroad for school.  Fun fact: I met my fiancé in China but he just so happens to be from Vienna!  We’ve lived together here in Austria since August 2010 but are getting ready to make the move back to Arizona in the spring.

I love Mexican food, all things pink and sparkly, laying out by the pool, baking cupcakes, reading blogs, celebrity gossip, yoga, my dog Dallas, traveling, and my family, friends & fiancé very much :)

Wedding Style:
My fiancé laughs a little every time he hears me describe it.  I’d say the look and vibe we are going for is ”Rustic Glam, Cozy and Cute.”  We are planning a non-traditional wedding that blends both of our cultures into one big, fabulous party.

Our wedding is going to be outdoor + indoor.  The ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outside and the reception will be inside (but the ballroom has doors on all walls that will remain open to the outdoor cocktail area all night for a true indoor/outdoor vibe).  It’ll be a pretty, spring wedding with a playful and eclectic vibe.

To get a better idea of my style, take a peek below at some of my inspiration.  I’m looking forward to sharing more with you over the next few months!

Credits:  Dresses, Floral, Cupcakes, Mini Inspiration Board, Blowing Kisses, Bouquet, Table Number, Flags

Today’s surprise blogger is non other than Brit from Landlocked Bride. I am sure you have all seen her amazing blog with inspiration and details to the brim, but if you haven’t, it is a definite must see! She is bringing her gorgeous style over to Engaged & Inspired for the day with this wonderful dessert wedding. Enjoy!

Cassandra and Steven got married in the old western town of Prescott, Arizona. Besides being this lovely desert wedding, it had a vintage chic feel to it. Not to mention it sure helped to be able to capture a few shots at The Palace, one of the oldest working saloons in the U.S.

Be prepared to swoon over delicate and sweet details, and adorable flower children.

Photos courtesy of Photography by Verdi

Today we have the fabulous Erin and Jessica of “Two Wedding Belles” here to provide us with some incredible inspiration! Enjoy the first of 3 posts by Erin and Jessica using Peridot to create a wow-factor wedding day.

Peridot is a unique color: a dark and stormier version of lime, with a generous dose of gold. It’s a color that holds its own, but it plays nicely with others too. We took the concept of a wedding heavy on the peridot, perhaps for an August bride wanting to include hues inspired by the month’s signature stone, and styled it three ways.

1. a backyard fete with a cozy feel and lots of earthy elements.

When we started out, we weren’t sure if each board would be unique enough to stand apart. At first it was just a sea of green. But surely, pull in a bouquet tied with gingham ribbon here and add contoured lines of a table display there, and each concept begins to establish its own identity.

What do you think? Can you see working peridot into the color scheme at your chosen location or venue? ~Erin & Jessica, Two Wedding Belles

{Sources: gingham tied bouquet; aftershave; napkin rings; florals; lanterned reception; acorns; glasses; eyelet cake;  bride with green shoes.}

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