Talking Heads Little Creatures is one of my favourite album covers of all time. Outsider artist and Baptist Reverend Howard Finster created the artwork for the album. ( Someday, I am going to make a pilgrimage to Paradise Gardens.)

I adore folk art. Which is why I adore the wedding invitations designed by Rifle Events.

The designer created the invitations below for her own Mexican-fiesta– garden- party wedding in Florida. Can you believe these have a matching cake?

Why not have an artist create a one of a kind folk art invitation for your wedding?

Can’t get enough of folk art wedding invitations? Check out Emma and Michael’s couple portrait invitations.

Photos: Rifle Events

And the winner of the Photo Card Creations $100 Gift Card giveaway is …..  Sarah M., who picked the Happily Ever After thank you card design as her fave.

Sarah M. was the third one to comment on the giveaway. The number three was chosen by The Random Number Generator.

Congrats Sarah and thank to Photo Card Creations for offering up this lovely prize!

Looking for a unique DIY wedding invitation ideas? Get out the sewing machine and the pinking shears! This letterpress invitation and RSVP postcard from Bird and Banner arrived in its own hand-stitched fabric pouch, allowing the couples to mix formality with casual coziness for their fall weddings.

Photos: Bird and Banner

Are you looking for a unique wedding venue in Florida? One that’s full of charm and perfect for an intimate wedding?

The Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel on Florida’s scenic orchid island is one of the top-rated hotels in Vero, Beach Florida and it offers several exceptional locations to hold a small wedding.

If you want an outdoor wedding, The Fountain Courtyard is a lushly landscaped private outdoor area adjacent to the pool and Maison Martinique Restaurant. One of the hotel’s most popular locales for entertaining, the Fountain Courtyard can be tented and can  accommodate up to 25 for a seated meal and 50 for a cocktail reception.

The Poolside Patio is another picturesque place to say ‘I do.’ The tiki-lit pool deck can be configured to accommodate up to 50 for dining and 75 for cocktails.

For an indoor wedding, The romantic Havana Nights Piano Bar provides the perfect backdrop for a cocktail reception, while the award winning Maison Martinique Restaurant is the ideal location for a gourmet seated meal.

About the Hotel

The Caribbean Court  features 18 guest rooms, beach access, and a heated pool. Antique furnishings, hand-painted tiles and original artwork infuse the rooms with Caribbean flavor. For more information go to The Caribbean Court online or call (772) 231 7211.

Photos (except photo of pool): Vitalic Photo

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Are you pining for a barn reception?  Country chic, barn receptions are the bees knees for many brides.

If you’re lucky enough to have a barn in your neck of the woods that’s available for weddings, you might be looking for some ideas on how to decorate the barn.  Although some barns are wedding-ready, others are more like this one:

If so, there’s no need to fear! There are plenty of ways to transform this space into something beautiful.

Drapery

Drapery hung loosely from the rafters of a barn can work wonders on creating an inviting space.

String of Lights

A few strings of lights hanging from the beams and rafters will instantly warm up a space.

Paper lanterns

Hang paper lanterns throughout the barn and go from drab to fab!

Chandelier

Sometimes all you need are a few simple chandeliers.

Are you planning a barn reception? I’d love to hear about how you plan on decorating!

Photo 1: Shutter Think; Photo 2: Shelterrific Photo 3: The Encore Bride; Photo 4: Wedding Creative Photo 5: One Love Photo via Living the Swell Life Photo 6,7: Elizabeth Anne Designs; Photo 8: Project Wedding; Photo 9: Jon Day; Photo 10: Laura and Jeff’s Real Wedding shot by Ken Kienow