Journal

Recently, I was invited to join a group small group of destination wedding vendors to experience Etéreo Auberge Resort in Riveria Maya. The incredible FAM (familiarization) trip was put together by House of Joy Events and Epoch Events, and I am so thankful for the invitation. Etéreo means ethereal, and the resort was just that, […]

Nowadays, many couples who have a destination wedding are also hosting meaningful wedding weekends filled with events. The weekend of your wedding is the perfect time to not only celebrate your love but to host friends and family for an unforgettable experience. I+X’s wedding weekend for their destination wedding at their private estate in Florida was […]

After spending many summers with her family vacationing in Seaside, Caroline knew it was the perfect setting for her elegant garden party wedding. As the home to many cherished memories with her passed father, it was important to Caroline and Henry to honor Caroline’s family in the celebrations. It was an absolute joy to work […]

Weddings are a great way to bring family and friends together. The wedding day is often packed with activities and emotions; before you know it, it’s over. That’s why many couples nowadays choose to spread the celebration over a whole weekend, creating a memorable wedding experience for everyone involved. In this blog, we want to […]

Planning a destination wedding in Florida when you live in Texas can be a challenging feat. That is why Brittney and her mom approached me with help to plan Brittney and Dustin’s Watercolor Lake House wedding. As many guests would be coming into town for their destination wedding, it was important for the couple to […]

At Shelby Peaden Events, we love planning and creating thoughtfully designed tented weddings for our clients. The cherry on top is when our clients choose to celebrate with a private estate wedding at their family residence. Nothing makes the event more special than being able to celebrate in your own backyard.  For Brenda and Ricky’s […]

This week we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Caroline and Ryan’s Seaside wedding. So, we thought, what better way to celebrate than share some highlights from their dreamy Florida wedding day? Their Love Story It all started when Caroline and her friend drove down to Gulf Shores, AL, for a music festival. A mutual […]

When I first met Hylan and Brent, they expressed the importance of having a fun wedding with great southern seafood, good music, and excellent drinks. So, we elevated that concept and designed them a Carillon beach wedding ceremony to die for and a chich bohemian reception with blue and white tones at The Carillon Beach […]

I first met Nicolette & Luke when they approached me looking for help with their Florida destination wedding in Watercolor, FL. They wanted to provide their guests with a memorable trip to the 30a and our team was happy to help! Their Love Story Nicolette and Luke’s love story is for the true romantic at […]

You cannot deny that there is something special about arriving at a destination wedding as a guest and receiving a thoughtfully curated wedding welcome gift bag. It is one of our favorite ways to treat out-of-town guests who have traveled for your wedding. Wedding Welcome Gift Ideas Your wedding welcome gift can be big or […]