So, I’ve started redoing our kitchen. The reason I tell you is that most of the kitchen stuff we have was given to us from our wedding gift registry. So, of course I felt it only fitting this week to talk wedding gifts!

I’m all about registering at a few different places, after all, how can you find everything you need in one store! Here are a few must have items that need to make your registry gift list.

Wine Glasses

I love these wine glasses from Williams-Sonoma. If your into entertaining these are a must have. Make sure you get a few different styles since different wines require different glasses. Get at least 8 because you want to make sure you will have enough for that upcoming dinner party.

Food Storage Containers

I know it may sound silly to put food storage containers on the list, but they are a must have. You won’t feel pressured to hide everything that is normally on your counter when guests come over because these containers match. Most of all they keep everything fresh! I love these containers from Crate & Barrel.

Baking Pans & Casserole Dishes

Okay. If you aren’t a huge baker, or a wizz in the kitchen, you don’t have to put these on the list. But aren’t they the cutest! They are always good to have around just in case you have a party at your house and people use your kitchen to cook. You can find these at Crate & Barrel.

Dinnerware

For me the jury is still out on whether or not to replace the dinnerware I received as gifts. I love them, but I didn’t ask for enough. We are big entertainers and when we have people come over we have mismatched dinnerware. So make sure you ask for at least 8 if you like entertaining. You can check these out at Crate & Barrel.

Cookware

By far my favorite thing to shop for right now! Whatever you prefer make sure you ask for something that will last a few years. We invested in good cookware from the beginning and our cookware is still going strong, although I’m really digging the Giada De Laurentiis Cookware at Target. To be honest I can’t wait to get them.

Photo courtesy of Kitchen Dinning.

Happy Planning!

What a great way to start off the week. Another beautiful wedding by Colorado wedding photographer Frances Marron. This time its on the beaches of the Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort in Mexico. Lori and Kevin brought their close friends and family along for a week full of relaxation and fun before their beautiful wedding.

Before guests headed to an all white reception they had a pink and red ocean view for cocktail hour.

Talk about personal touches. The groom, Kevin, caught his own fish to serve at the wedding.

I love the all white color palette for the reception.

Thanks to Frances Photography for sending along this beautiful destination wedding. You can view more of her work by visiting her website and blog.

Pinwheels aren’t just for kids anymore. I love how we’re seeing pinwheels incorporated into every aspect of weddings and engagements now. When I came across the above photo by Cheyenne Schultz I knew I had to do a post on pinwheels. Instead of balloons this couple used pinwheels to make their engagement session fun.

The Cupcake Chronicles showed how pinwheels can also be used as escort cards for your wedding. Isn’t this the cutest idea!

This esty find gave pinwheels an updated makeover. Their fancy and all grown up with lace, elegant paper, and vintage buttons.

Pinwheels can also be a great alternative to flower bouquets, boutonnieres, or cupcake toppers

Photo courtesy of Cupcake Social on Etsy.

These pinwheels by rule42 on etsy can be custom made just for you!

If you want a little project you can visit Once Wed for an easy to follow DIY Wedding Pinwheel tutorial!

Today is all about Chocolate! If you are looking for some serious chocolate ideas Delysia Chocolatier is worth looking at.

Nicole Patel launched the company roughly a year ago leaving behind her career as a n engineer. While making truffles as holiday gifts for friends and family, her relatives discovered her talent for blending flavors. Favorites include gingerbread, lavender, and wine.  Of course her family encouraged her to start a new business venture, and that is when Delysia Chocolatier was born.

They have more than 60 flavors for truffles, making them perfect for wedding favors or as a chocolate appetizer at your wedding.

They also have chocolate menus. Hello, hello! This is a great idea for pink, and  brown weddings!

Looking for a chocolate topper for your cake? They have the most divine  chocolate bride and groom.

Delysia Chocolatier has also partnered with Becker Vineyards, Neiman Marcus, and Salt Lick Barbecue Restaurant. As well as a new partnership with Snowy Peak Winery in Estes Park, Colorado.

I’m loving these wine truffles. For Snowy Peaks Syrah Reserve 2008 they created a truffle with 60% bittersweet chocolate with bits of dried cherries to compliment the cherry aroma of the wine.

For more information make sure you can check Delysia Chocolatier’s website.

Happy Thursday!

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Someone must have told Frances Marron of Frances Photography I’ve been dreaming of the beach. I love this wedding she sent over of Julie and Nate’s destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica at The Moon Dance Villas.

It’s the perfect beach wedding.

You can check out more of Frances Photography’s work by visiting her website and blog.