If you’re going to try out this delicious recipe for candied walnuts for the holidays, why not download some free candied walnut labels?

Lizzie and Isaiah over at Love Your Way created these fun labels to go with your homemade goodies.

Download candied walnut labels.

Did you have a small wedding (less than 75 guests)? Did your photographer snap some fabulous photos? Or maybe you are the photographer. We want you!

If you recently got married and can’t wait to tell the world about your AMAZING intimate wedding, drop us a line! Or if you are photographer who recently shot an intimate wedding, please get in touch! Your wedding might be a perfect fit for the real weddings section of IW!

“But how do I submit my wedding?” you ask.

Here’s the scoop:

Please send 25-40 images in one zip file to christina(at)intimateweddings.com with Real Wedding in the subject line.

Photos should be unwatermarked and be 600 pixels in width. After we review your photos we will contact you if we are interested in featuring the wedding.

If we don’t feature your wedding, don’t take it personally. We get quite a few submissions and unfortunately we can’t feature everyone.

Good quality images are extremely important. Please browse through our real weddings to get an idea of what we are looking for.

Out with the old, in with the new! Okay, so it’s not quite the end of the year – but it is time for some big changes here at IW!

As you can see we’ve freshened up our blog with a new look and easier navigation. Behind the scenes we’ve been as busy as Santa’s elves creating the new look. There are still a few loose ends – so you might run into a few glitches here and there. We hope to have things in tip top shape within the next few days.

We’re also working hard on re-designing the Venue Finder. Stay tuned for a fabulous re-vamp in the new year!

Not only will edible DIY favors save you money – they’re always a hit with wedding guests who really don’t need any more trinkets.

I’ve rounded up some of my popular edible DIY favors tutorials for you. Not only do they make marvelous DIY wedding favors – but also Christmas gifts.

I’ve been taking the Handmade Pledge at Christmas for a few years now. Not only are handmade gifts more economical – they’re fun to make, and they’re much more personal.

1. Caramels – These are easy to make and REALLY delicious. Wrap each caramel in parchment paper, place in a box or tin and voila! A perfect gift!

2. Caramel Corn – “When are you making that caramel corn again?” asked my dad just the other day. No matter how busy I am, I am going to find the time to make a big ol’ batch for Christmas. This caramel corn really is delicious and fun, fun, fun to make. And you can make it weeks ahead and store it in airtight tins.

3. Sponge Taffy – No need to ever buy store bought sponge taffy again. We have an excellent recipe for you, along with step by step instructions.

4. Sea Glass Candy – I happen to be a sea glass fanatic. When I discovered that I can also eat sea glass (well, at least the candy version) I was excited. Especially when I discovered how good it is with rootbeer flavouring!!!

5. Chocolate Chip Cookies in CD sleeves – These bistro chocolate chip cookies are to die for and they fit perfectly into CD sleeves. Super easy and clever packaging!

6. Homemade granola – Even the health nuts on your Christmas list will love this homemade granola! We’ve got the recipe – and free labels.

7. Candied Walnuts – These are so addictive – and easy to make! Wrap in cellophane bags or paper bags. Yum!

Looking for a wedding venue in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country? Want a venue that is intimate and charming?

The Santa Ynez Inn is a luxurious boutique hotel that offers a variety of spaces for your intimate wedding.