End of an Era...

Well, okay, not technically an era ;), but definitely the end of one thing and the start of something else :). This will be my last post as far as a big congrats to a whole bunch of maracas brides! As most of you know, Mishka Designs is no longer handling maraca orders (although we will still be doing maraca orders for our wedding designs and design-in-a-box clients). One of the artists, Omar, who use to paint some of the designs has started his own business, Maracas Mexico. This will allow me to focus on wedding designs and decor, which is my first love :). They don't have a webpage or facebook page yet, but you can email them directly at maracasmexico@yahoo.com. Meanwhile, without further ado, big congratulations are in order to:

Livia & Bernie who tied the knot this past June 5th at the Hotel Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda. I absolutely heart the maracas and matching fans which were based off of a vintage looking birdcage and painted by Antonio!

Tara & John who said their "i dos" this past June 6th under the coordination of Baja Weddings. 

Katie & Mike who were married this June 6th at Dreams Riviera Cancun.

Chasity & Dustin who tied the knot this June 7th in the Riviera Maya.

Shelley & Craig who tied the knot this June 9th under the coordination of Amy Abbott of Amy Abbott Events in Cabo!

Katie & Kevin who said "yes" in Dreams Riviera Cancun this June 11th - unfortunately I do not have photos of their maracas to share :(.

Amy & Jeremy who said their "i dos" this June 16th under the coordination of Amy Abbott of Amy Abott Events in Cabo!

Jae & Ben who said "yes" this June 16th in Las Caletas here in Vallarta!

Caitlin & Brad who tied the knot this past June 16th in Quintana Roo!

Priscilla & Michael who said their "i dos" also June 16th in Playa del Carmen - I heart heart these maracas, painted by the very talented Yazmin!

Charlea & Tyson who said "yes" this June 19th at Dreams Riviera Cancun!

Nadine & Rabih who tied the knot June 22nd in Barcelona Spain!

Amy and her love who tied the knot this June 22nd Puerto Morelos!  I heart these maracas and fans!

Maria & Jose who said "yes" June 23rd at the Barcelo Palace!

Kristin & Dan who tied the knot June 26th at Las Caletas here in Vallarta!

Elizabeth who married her love this June 28th in Sayulita. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures to share :(.

Courtney & her love who tied the knot this June 30th in Quintana Roo - unfortunately, no pictures to share :(.

Melissa & Steven who said their "i dos" this June 30th in Las Caletas here in Vallarta - unfortunately, I have no pictures to share :(.

Sarah & Jim who tied the knot this June 30th at the Barcelo Maya Beach Resort in Quintana Roo - unfortunately, I have no pictures to share :(.


Margot & Jeff who said their "i dos" this July 12th in Cancun.

Sandy and her love who were married this July 13th in Puerto Morelos - unfortunately, no photos to share :(.

Marielle & Seth who said their "i dos" this August 3rd in Quintana Roo - unfortunately, no photos to share :(. 

Lana & Mark who said their " i dos" this August 4th in the Dominican Republic.  Beautiful maracas!

Jocelyn & Masih who tied the knot this August 4th in Tulum, Mexico.

Lena who married her love August 20th in Dreams Cancun - unfortunately, I don't have any photos to share :(.

Coming-up ... Elizabeth & Matt's wedding blog, Pelin & Kevin's wedding blog and my big, fat, gigantic announcement (and hopefully new webpage and blog!).  Oodles of goodies so stay tuned ;).

3rd Annual WINWIN Contest!

Like our facebook page and WIN! It's that easy! Click here to see last year's winner.

Same rules as last year but, in case you weren't engaged yet and this is new to you, here's the scoop....

GRAND PRIZE

20 of our simple, two-tone maracas! Like these pictured below (you do not have to choose one of these examples - we CAN design something based on your invites, your dreams, your doodlings)! (For this competition, you have your option of: palm trees, white flowers, lacy romance or kate).

RUNNER-UP

Your choice of either 20 "shake me" tags OR fork place cards (if you are not a bride, you do have an option of winning an original hand-painted fan!)!!

HOW TO ENTER

1. Like us on our facebook page.

2. You send me a message - either comment on facebook or to my email. Let me know that you would like to enter your name in our "WinWin" drawing.

3. If you're already a fan of our facebook page, just send me a message (or leave a comment on the facebook page) and let me know you would like to enter the drawing


HOW TO ENTER MORE THAN ONCE!

We thought it would make things more fun if you could enter your name more than once - so, you could have the possibility of winning both the maracas AND the tags! Here's how to do that!


1. Every friend, relative or stranger you grab on the street who likes our facebook page only needs to send us a comment via facebook or a message to my email and let me know the bride OR the name of the person they are entering for.

It's just that simple!

We will draw names and announce the winners January 15, 2012!


THE FINE PRINT

1. You MUST have liked our facbook page at the time of the drawing but you CAN stop liking us after the drawing (but we hope you still do :).

2. You are responsible for shipping charges, if you are outside of the Puerto Vallarta area

3. We must have 2 weeks to complete the order

4. You CAN add a fancier design, name/date/location, etc. for additional charges

5. You CAN order more maracas, tags/place cards, if you need more

6. If you've already ordered maracas and you are the grand prize winner, you can substitute hand-painted fans for maracas.

7. The maracas and/or the tags/place cards prize(s) can be claimed up until July 15, 2012. If you have not claimed the prize before that date, the prize(s) will be forfeit.