Our 100th post and Warm Destination Weddings

After a slight hiatus, it is nice to finally get back to work on de Lovely Affair, bringing you all the best in practical wedding planning, cultural affair, and gorgeous goodies. At the moment, the hubs and I are kicking it on the beaches of southern Brazil, bronzing up for our destination wedding in two weeks!  My parents are here and keep commenting on how amazing it is to be this warm in January!

In honor of de Lovely Affair's 100th post and to warmer weather, here is our list for the perfect wedding location and the best time of year!

January and February

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bali, Belize, Brazil, Canada (ski destinations), Caribbean, Central and South Africa, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, the Florida Keys, U.S. (ski destinations)

March

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Canada (ski destinations), Caribbean, Central and South Africa, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, the Florida Keys, U.S. (ski destinations, Southeast, Southwest)

April

Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, Central and South Africa, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Italy, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, the Florida Keys, U.S.

May

Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Caribbean, Central and South Africa, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Greece, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, the Florida Keys, U.S.

June

Bermuda, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Central and South Africa, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Greece, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, U.S. (Alaska, Northeast)

July and August

Bermuda, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Central and South Africa, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Ireland, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Seychelles, Thailand, U.S. (Alaska, Northeast)

September

Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Central and South Africa, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, U.S.

October

Australia, Bali, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Central and South Africa, Egypt, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Italy, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Seychelles, Spain, U.S.

November

Australia, Bahamas, Bali, Belize, Brazil, Canada (ski destinations), Central and South Africa, Egypt, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Seychelles, Spain, U.S.(ski destinations, Southeast, Southwest)

December

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bali, Belize, Brazil, Canada (ski destinations), Caribbean, Central and South Africa, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, the Florida Keys, U.S. (ski destinations)

Credit: The Knot

{Real Wedding} Dias Photo Fabulousness

One of the great things about working in this business is all the amazing people, vendors, crafters, artists, bloggers (FP <3) I get to meet.  Edson Dias over at Dias Photo is one such person. I met him and his lovely wife at a Beantown Bride event here in Boston and we seem to hit it off. He has a great eye, out of the box attitude, and a kickin' sense of style. The fact that he speaks some Portuguese doesn't hurt either.

Since then, I've had the opportunity to work with him, putting together several Real Wedding posts for his blog. What a pleasure and an honor to be able to pour over these photos and choose the very best of the best to be featured. I cry at every single one of them cause I am old softy at heart...and I am wedding obsessed, so I guess it makes sense. Go figure.

Here is the latest post, a beautiful summer wedding, with a spectacularly warm and simply gorgeous bride. Just take a look at her smile.

Real Wedding: Classic New England Summer Style 
For us here at Dias Photo, this is one of those wedding that just steals your heart; this couple is sweet and fun loving, we are just so happy for them and their wonderful families. It is a true ‘boy meets girl and the rest they say is history’ sort of story – from meeting in high school, to finally going on a first date in college, to the unexpected proposal by the reflecting pool at the Prudential Center, to a whirlwind wedding celebration full of personal touches, favorite dishes, and lots of family and friends.

So there you have it, my small contribution to a wonderful day for this sweet couple. Edson Dias of Dias Photo is the artist behind these photos. Check out his site, book him for a wedding and you won't be sorry. Don't take MY word for it, read the REST OF THIS STORY. It will melt your heart and YOU will be crying like an old softy too. 

Have a deLicious day. Go with the sweet stuff! 

deLovely Affair Update and Round Up

Quick Updates:
We have a lot going on here at deLovely Affair HQ! So much to share, so much to do!

~* So first, be on the look out for some amazing Real Weddings by our preferred photographer Edson Dias over at Dias Photo....amazing photographer with a great sense of style. Find him here online or on Facebook. You should definitely check him out.

~* Oh how I love DIY, Oh how I wish there was more time in the day to actually do some of the super fun projects I find...sigh....at least you will benefit.  Tomorrow be on the look out for this one, a favorite of mine. In the meantime here is a picture to hold you over. Always remember, you can find DIY projects and Freebies HERE.

~* In preparation for St. Patrick's Day, deLovely Affair will Kiss the Blarney stone and feature all the fabulous rich culture associated with Irish Weddings for the week of March 17th....food, family, and fun await thee. Look out for traditions, locations, DIY, and a Guinness concoction or two.

~* Last but not least so great giveaways and events coming down the pike, so stay turned in and turned on! 

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Have a deLicious day!