Honeymoon Hot Spots: Tensing Pen Resort in Negril, Jamaica

Looking for a romantic and secluded honeymoon destination? One of my favorite vacation spots hands down would have to be Jamaica. My husband and I spent four days and three nights in paradise last June. After doing tons of research via Tripadvisor, Kayak and various other sources, we settled on Negril, Jamaica. A few friends of ours raved about the beaches, locals, and affordability of Negril, so we took a chance.  As Tensing Pen only has a handful of cottages and villas, you are able to enjoy peace and quiet among the ocean. The service was great, other guests were friendly and the food, oh boy the food… IT WAS AMAZING! One of the best meals I have ever eaten was at Ivan’s Bar a few yards away from Tensing Pen.  Great food, great service and great prices make Tensing Pen the perfect location for your honeymoon! Below are a few photos from our vacation and Tensing’s website. Leave us a comment and let us know where you are planning to take your honeymoon!

Loved the view from the pool.

Pillar Suite

Welcoming gates of Tensing Pen

Breath taking sunsets

Blog Love: Tiana Simpson Photography

A few months back Veronica, Cristina and I had the pleasure of coordinating Lindsay and Ryan's elegant and chic wedding DC wedding. Lindsay and Ryan held their event at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, which is now one of our favorite venues. The space was very unique and fit the theme of the wedding, not to mention the staff was amazing! Head over to Tiana Simpson's blog to check out a few photos and let us know your thoughts. Special thank you to Tiana for the wonderful compliments :) Be on the look out for a question and answer session with Tiana coming soon!


Our dear Veronica has to make sure each card is perfectly aligned!



Check out the setup work of Team Exceeding Expectations



*All photos property and courtesy of Tiana Simpson Photography

Wedding Day Accessories: Wedding Shoes

So you have your wedding date set, venue is booked, and you even have your dream dress. However, your ensemble is not complete until you have that perfect pair of shoes! Just as there are numerous wedding dress designers, the same goes for bridal shoes. Selecting the perfect style, heel height, designer and even color can be challenging. Consider these helpful tips when shopping for the perfect pair:

• Start by researching wedding shoes for a designer that you are familiar with. For example, if you are comfortable wearing Nine West shoes, take a look at their bridal section to see if there is something that you like.
•  It is important to be comfortable in the shoes that you select. You will be wearing your dress and shoes for hours on end. Spend some time breaking in your shoes prior to your big day to get accustom to walking in them.
• Looking for a unique way to incorporate your theme, color scheme, or that something blue? Be bold and add a pop of color to your ensemble by wearing a pair of colored pumps.

Below are a few options to consider; A high (luxury), medium (slight splurge) and reasonable (affordable)pair.

1. Luxury: After purchasing my first pair of Louboutin’s I would have to say I am in love with this luxury brand. The $875 satin Greissimo 140mm pump offered by Christian Louboutin is a classic pair sure to turn heads.



Photo courtesty of Christian Loubotin

2. Slight Splurge: Badgley Mischka not only makes wedding dresses but also wedding shoes. The four inch Lissa pump features a rhinestone brooch. The Lissa is also dyeable making it a breeze to match your color scheme.



Photo courtesy of myglassslipper.com



Photo courtesy of myglassslipper.com

3. Affordable: Lastly, but certainly not least is the four and a half inch Elizana sling-back pump offered by Nina. At around $89, this pair of shoes is sure to fit any budget!

Photo courtesy of Zappos.com

Send us your wedding shoes and we will feature them on the blog in an upcoming post!