Life with Mar | Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

Behind the Veil: Community Florist

Picking your wedding flowers is no easy task. First, there's Pinterest to blame. Over-the-top displays can give you unrealistic expectations about what most weddings really look like and what flowers actually cost. But, it's also a good thing, too. I put together a wedding flower inspiration Pinterest board and with that and a million other photos saved on my iPad, met with the owner of Community Florist, Shelli Walker. We walked around my venue, the Montelucia Resort & Spa (which was ... View the Post

Fortunate Finds

{Skirt: BCBG MaxAzria (similar). Bag: c/o Stuart Weitzman. Earrings: c/o Kendra Scott Jewelry. Pendant Necklace: c/o Kendra Scott Jewelry. Belt: BCBG MaxAzria} This BCBG black maxi skirt is one of those fashion items that completely took me by surprise. Before the Prada party a few weeks ago, I did a little pre-event shopping. I never would have picked it up off the hanger but saw a gal in the dressing room with this gorgeous, black maxi skirt with thigh-high slits on either side and had ... View the Post

DIY Spice Rub Wedding Favor

For our wedding, I almost didn't bother with a wedding favor. I hated the idea of spending money and time making something that people would toss on their way out. Let's be honest, no one wants a little picture frame with my wedding date on it or almonds that end in the trash. I really wanted something meaningful or to not bother at all. After plenty of time spent on Pinterest and the wedding blogs, I felt inspired by the idea of a DIY spice rub wedding favor for our guests! My hubby and I ... View the Post

{Wedding Wednesday} My Bridal Shower

I've never had a shower before. A shower of gifts, that is. I must say, I wish we could have them more often! My girls really knew how to make me feel special with lots of beautiful details and small touches that we so, exactly me. I had a Coco Chanel Parisian-inspired bridal shower complete with the cutest little party favors (that I'm so obsessed with) Postino's bruschetta, Sprinkles cupcakes and cute glitter cutouts for one of our games. And so. much. food. And a bubbly bar too! ... View the Post

{Wedding Wednesday} What to Wear to an Arizona Wedding

I've been asked to write a post on what to wear to an Arizona wedding for quite some time now. I've written a few posts on what to wear to a summer wedding and even what to pack for a destination wedding, but hadn't taken into consideration out-of-towners who are coming to Arizona for the first time! A fall wedding in Arizona may mean it's still 95 degrees out; does that mean it's still ok to wear open-toe shoes? Are summer dresses ok? I get it, our less-than-ordinary weather makes ... View the Post

{Wedding Wednesday} DIY Floral Centerpieces

Flowers can eat up a huge part of your wedding budget. And with my taste, I was super worried about being able to get what I want while not going overboard. (Thank you, Pinterest, for giving me ridiculous expectations.) In this week's episode of Behind the Veil, I got to meet with Shelli, the owner of Community Florist who will be doing the flowers for my wedding and she gave me some great tips on saving money for your wedding flowers---doing it yourself! Now, I've said it before: I am not ... View the Post