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Shake, rattle, roll…

ByBrent Deitrich February 18, 2014February 18, 2014

Slight scare this morning – we had an earthquake north of the island at 5.30 am. It was over quite quickly so there wasn’t enough time to panic. As minor as it was, I was still happy that my daughter…

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Happy Valentine's Day
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Wishing You A Happy Valentine’s Day!

ByBrent Deitrich February 14, 2014February 14, 2014

Hello my lovelies! I just want to take the time to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! You know, doing what I do means that I get to gaze at hundreds of weddings and never once do I get tired…

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Valentine's Day; A Romantic Night In
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Valentine’s Day At Home

ByBrent Deitrich February 11, 2014February 11, 2014

Are you spending a romantic night in for Valentine’s Day? Here are some great ideas to get you started on setting the mood!   This “What I Love About You- Fill In Book “ is genius and one of the…

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Experience Barbados With Free Spending Money

ByBrent Deitrich May 2, 2013

  If you’re chomping at the bit to come to beautiful Barbados (of course you are!!) here’s a great incentive- free spending money if you go ahead and book that vacay between April 29 – June 22, 2013 for travel…

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Bajan Wed: 100th Post!!

ByBrent Deitrich April 17, 2013

What an overwhelming feeling to know that I’ve made it this far. When I started this website I was in a really dark place and I didn’t know how bad it was until I started writing and I became happy…

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Happy 46 Years of Independence Barbados!

ByBrent Deitrich November 30, 2012January 31, 2013

Image via Flagartist.com [nrelate-related]

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Proof that Plan B can be even more romantic than P Proof that Plan B can be even more romantic than Plan A. ☔️✨
When rain arrived on Ashleigh and Vince’s Southern California wedding day, their celebration at @mirabellaestate moved indoors - and something pretty magical happened.
Vibrant florals, rich color, and layers upon layers of candlelight transformed the space into an intimate escape from the rain outside. Instead of feeling like a backup plan, the entire celebration felt warm, romantic, and completely intentional.
And that was exactly the point. Ashleigh and Vince skipped the stuffy pauses and lengthy formalities in favor of a wedding centered on love, their favorite people, and actually enjoying the party.

Sometimes the forecast knows what it’s doing.
See the full wedding today on Bajan Wed.

Design & Planning: @coj_events 
Photography: @hannahgreenwoodphoto 
Floral, Rentals & Lighting: @luna_design_studios 
Venue: @mirabellaestate 
Catering: @desert.dine
Bar: @benjimobilebar
Rentals: @rickyspartyrentals
Videography: @buckleyvideography
Entertainment: @benmallareentertainment
Beauty: @kyleehudsonstudio
Cigars: @fumarcigarswco
Linens: @bbjlatavola
Wedding PR: @beinspiredpr 

#bajanwed #mirabellaestate #southerncaliforniawedding #californiawedding
What if your wedding venue was an entire mountaint What if your wedding venue was an entire mountaintop in Finnish Lapland? ❄️

Euge and Kevin journeyed through the Arctic wilderness by reindeer sleigh before exchanging private promises atop a snow-covered fjell in Levi, Finland. As night fell, their closest friends joined them for a five-course dinner beneath the moonlight, with hundreds of candles flickering against the snow.

And the next day? Ice skating together on a tiny rink hidden in the middle of the forest.

This breathtaking editorial reimagines the winter destination wedding as something intimate, experiential, and completely immersed in place - where luxury means privacy, incredible food, thoughtful design, and having a piece of the Arctic wilderness entirely to yourself.

See the full story today on Bajan Wed.

Concept & Photography: @susannanordvall 
Videography: @pyrykantonenphotography 
Couple: @eugetas & @ke_ha_ru 
Styling & Florals: @juhlakirsikka 
Venue: @niestiexperience
Bride’s Outfits & Accessories: @lovexlove.fi
Groom’s Suit: @pukuliikeveston
Catering: @rawcatering
Groom’s Skating Outfit: @lovexlove.fi
Rings: @malminkorupaja
Stationery: @studiogummerus
Cake: @kakkuatelier.pelagia 
Hair & Makeup: @marituiskuprofessional
Nails: @studiofeelit
Reindeer Experience: @sammuntupa
Ice Skating Venue: @lovimainas.fi
Behind the Scenes Photography: @marjapirjo

#bajanwed #laplandwedding #finlandwedding #finnishlapland #winterwedding
Give your guests tambourines and see what happens. Give your guests tambourines and see what happens. 🪩✨
Sara and Brooks wanted their wedding at @hillsboroclub to feel elevated, but never overly formal - a beautiful celebration where their favorite people could settle in, connect, and have an incredible time.

One of our favorite details? A playful escort wall featuring mini tambourines for guests to take with them. Naturally, they ended up on the dance floor and became part of the party all night long.

Add in a live wedding painter, emotional speeches, incredible florals, and a dance floor that stayed packed, and this South Florida celebration understood the assignment.

See the full wedding today on Bajan Wed.

Planning & Design: @gldneventsco 
Photography & Videography: @ardensea 
Florals: @cocoandjojoflorals 
Venue: @hillsboroclub 
Beauty: @bellelite 
Lighting & Sound: @strykereventco 
Cake: @thecakeloverscakery 
Entertainment: @cocktailhourentertainment 
Strings: @eleganzastrings 
Band: @wonderamaband 
Stationery: @celebratewithci 
Photo Booth: @cocktailhourentertainment 
Live Painter: @stellarlivepainting
Escort Wall & Dance Floor: @wrapmyfloor
Wedding PR: @beinspiredpr 

#bajanwed #hillsboroclub #floridawedding #southfloridawedding #coastalwedding
A tropical sunset, two families, and one very spec A tropical sunset, two families, and one very special corner of Costa Rica. 🌴✨

Caroline and Marco invited their favorite people to Manuel Antonio for a destination wedding that was every bit as meaningful as it was beautiful. With Marco’s family roots in Costa Rica and their shared love of travel, the weekend became an adventure for everyone - and a celebration of Trinidad-American and Costa Rican families coming together.

Their tropical sunset palette brought shades of green, red, and orange into a day that began with a church ceremony in Quepos and ended surrounded by the lush beauty of @hotelcostaverde.

See the full celebration today on Bajan Wed.

Photography: @rightupyouralliephoto 
Hair & Makeup: @manuelantoniohairandmakeup 
DJ: @iamaclass 
Bridal Attire: @maggiesotterodesigns 
Groom Attire: @friartux
Florals: @fsiempreverde 
Videography: @kiinuweddingfilms 
Reception Venue: @hotelcostaverde 
Getting Ready: @casa_anjali 

#costaricawedding #manuelantonio #manuelantoniowedding #destinationwedding #fyp
The kind of wedding that reminds you what it’s all The kind of wedding that reminds you what it’s all about. 🤍🏔️

Nestled beneath Colorado’s snow-capped San Juan Mountains, Megan and Luke’s wedding was rooted in faith, community, and intentionality. They started their wedding morning with a private run together, the bride created her own florals, and every guest received a handwritten letter before the night ended with swing dancing beneath the string lights.

Simple. Joyful. Deeply personal.

Featured today on Bajan Wed.

Photography: @ellaraephoto_
Venue: @topofthepines
Glamping Tent: @sanjuanglampingco
Bridal Attire: @grace_loves_lace
Rentals: @alpineeventrentals
Florals: Created by the Bride
Hair & Makeup: Done by the Bride

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