I found this on a new favorite blog of mine that I’m spending way too many hours browsing: Beauty Is Diverse.

Here’s to a beautiful weekend filled with a diverse buffet of delicious inspiration.

Normally, I post weekend inspirations on Friday, but with yesterday’s Avatar event, I didn’t want to risk you missing out on this absolutely beautiful union.  It’s moments like these that Wedding Nouveau is all about: celebrating multi-ethnic couples all over the world on their wedding day.  When you’re in the company of photojournalist John Hobson of Free Range Photographic, based out of Edinburgh, Scotland…saying “I Do” never looked so elegant and timeless.

She’s from Shanghai.  He’s from Scotland.  Their wedding? Simply romantic!

(Above: Photos by Free Range Photographic)

For more images of Xiaoling and Steven’s wedding, visit the Free Range blog, here.

Until next Monday, have a wonderful weekend.

“Your love is better than chocolate, better than anything else that I’ve tried.”

-Ice Cream by Sarah McLachlan-

This “slap-me-it’s-so-romantic” photo by Joshua Dwain is a teaser from Monday’s feature, the perfect way for me to wish you and your loved one a HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY.  Believe me, you don’t want to miss the engagement photo details in Central Park.

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May your weekend be filled with flirty surprises.

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Dream in Color, Dream in Culture.

Spicyhugs,

Fri

May your weekend be filled with honey blossom-infused dreams and fabulous blow outs.

(Above: Photo by Paco Peregrin via here)

Dream in Color, Dream in Culture.

Spicyhugs,

Fri

Shower your weekend with daydream wishes.

(Above: Photo by  Allison Watkins)

(Above: Photo by Michael Creagh)

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Dream in Color, Dream in Culture…

and dream outside the box.

Spicyhugs,

Fri

First off, today is my dear dad’s birthday…Happy 60th Pa, may all your new year dreams come true.  Here’s to 60 more!

Secondly, a huge Spicy Gracias to all my readers for your overwhelming support since our launch this past fall.  Because of your support, Wedding Nouveau’s readership as grown exponentially over the last few months.  We’ve been featured in international publications, introduced to some amazing photographers and designers from around the world,  interviewed an eclectic and exciting variety of style savvy brides, and we’re only getting started…

(Above: Design by © Sophie Lawett via {Frolic})

(Above: Photo by © Roland Bello)

(Above: photo by © Joe Penniston via here)

…As 2009 comes to a close, I wish you and your family a prosperous and delightful New Year, filled with positive life lessons, full filled dreams and unconditional love all around.

Spicyhugs and Happy New Year,

Fri

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate this holiday, and happy Fri-Style Friday.

I’ve recently become completely enamored by all the holiday decorations and ideas out there in print and on the web.  For the worldly bride and style savvy dresser who’s not afraid to go bold, here are some fun ways to let the colors of holiday decor inspire your look (and vice versa)…because inspiration comes in all colors.

(Above: All Images ©.  Left photo from Canadian House and Home via House of Turquoise; Center photo by Gilles-Marie Zimmermann; Right photo by A Life in Focus Photography via here)

(Above: All Images ©. Pink Christmas Tree by Kimberly Taylor; Model via BHF Magazine; Ornaments and Wreaths via Enchanted Rose Studio)

(Above: All Images ©. Banquet by Living Etc via Alkemie; Model and Horse by SOTA Photography via  Over Exposed)

(Above: All Images ©. Ornaments via Latest Homes Magazine; Pine Cones via Wishpot Wedding Blog; Traditional Korean Attire by Andre Kim)

(Above: All Images ©. Table Setting by Sweet Paul via Luphia Loves; Top Right; Bottom Left; Christmas Tree photo by Terry Gruber & Jeremy Saladyga via Brides)

Wedding Tradition Idea – Albanian/Serbian/Kosova.

As you know, I’m always on the hunt for new ideas for wedding practices around the globe.  I recently found a practice that’s ripe with so many possibilities.  In eastern Europe, Kosovar Bosnian brides will sometimes get their faces elaborately painted (see image above), in very intricate and beautiful designs.  This tradition is done on the bride’s wedding day to ward off bad luck from her pending marriage.  (Source).

For more ideas on Eastern European Wedding Customs, read: here,  here & here.

Dream in Color, Dream in Culture.

Have a great Holiday Weekend.

Spicyhugs,

Fri