Back in December I had the opportunity to visit El Dorado Maroma in Riviera Maya, Mexico for business and pleasure. I have to admit I was a bit apprehensive at the thought of working with an all inclusive resort because back in high school I stayed at one with friends during spring break and let’s just say it didn’t leave the best on impression on me, but El Dorado Resorts blew my expectations out of the water and then some. Working with their team was an absolute dream and I was amazed the quality of service they provided for their patrons. I plan to share more details and images of our visit over the next month, but below are a few we took during our stay to give you a small sampling of what this beautiful resort has to offer…

As someone who usually will pick staying in a hostel over splurging for a resort, my experience at El Dorado Resorts has completely opened up my eyes to the perks of letting someone else take care of the details for you. If you are considering a spot for your honeymoon or a place to get married(I love the old church on the property above), I cannot recommend El Dorado Resorts enough and would highly suggest checking out their site to learn more. Happy planning!

*El Dorado Resorts is an advertiser on OnceWed.com

I’m always on the look out for inspiration which take everyday objects and turn it into something beautiful. This tape installation created by artist for Rebecca Ward for the Kate Spade in Japan is probably one of the coolest and most innovative works of art I’ve seen in a long time. I know an installation of this proportion is not very realistic for a wedding, but I love the idea of taking an everyday object like tape and making it into something beautiful. The possibilities are really limitless and it goes to show you might just have everything you need for a fun project for your wedding right at home. I especially adore the invitation they sent out to guests…

Photography via Kate Spade

I can’t remember how I stumbled upon The Vamoose(sometime you start clicking and you lose track of where you started), but I find  myself still checking in on her beautiful blog every couple of days to see if she has created any new pieces. The designer, Kathryn Blackmore, is an amazing illustrator, fashion designer, and accessories creator. Her work is modern and yet whimsical all at the same time which if you haven’t noticed from reading Once Wed is a pretty hard combo for me to resist.

While browsing through her archives, I came across the DIY below and couldn’t wait to share it with you here on the blog. I’ve seen some pretty amazing shoes in the wedding blogsphere recently, but unfortunately most of them are way out of my budget so I became a bit giddy when I discovered this tutorial she put together inspired by Chloe’s recent Autumn line…

Click here to find more detailed instructions regarding the project and the rest of Kathryn’s lovely blog.

You might have already seen bits and pieces of Rae and Noah’s wedding, but I couldn’t resist sharing a few more details from their elegant New York wedding here on Once Wed. We typically don’t feature many formal weddings on the blog, but thought the celebration below was that perfect balance of romantic charm and understated elegance. Plus, how much do you love the olive branch escort cards the bride made?

To see more of Rae and Noah’s wedding, check out their gallery on Martha Stewart Weddings here.

Photography by Dave Robbins

I’ve been super impressed by some of the weddings Martha Stewart Weddings has been showcasing recently on their blog, The Bride’s Guide. Because I am Vegas all this week for WPPI, I thought it would be the perfect time to show you some of my favorite celebrations which haven’t made it into the blogsphere quite yet.

Jean and Devin’s wedding was so heartwarming and sweet. From Jean’s beautiful red bouquet to the yarn wrapped vases at the reception, it’s hard to resist a celebration with so many charming and thoughtful details.

To see more of their lovely wedding, check out the full gallery on Martha Stewart Weddings!

Photography by Sabine Scherer