There's nothing more I love than seeing tradition infused into a wedding celebration—those are the moments that really give a wedding it's heartbeat. But what might be the icing on the cake is seeing modern takes on tradition... "ways that make the old feel new and the new feel timeless," as Nancy of So Happi Together describes of this editorial she produced with...
Wedding day hiccups are bound to happen, as this designer & planner-turned Bride can attest. Janie of Idyll Stories experienced a few of them on her very own Big Day, as she shares below. To make up for it, she and her husband teamed up with Esther Sun for round two—and oh my friends, is it an anniversary session for the books. See it all...
If you're going for a vintage vibe but want to avoid having your wedding look like it's straight from the 1950's... we've got a few tricks up our sleeve for you today! Paired with this gorgeous photo shoot from Kaleb Norman James Design and Michael Radford, it's 'modern vintage' at it's best and I don't doubt you'll want to borrow a few...
If I had to pick my all-time favorite place on Earth, I would choose Provence, France without hesitation. I am a self-proclaimed Francophile (aren't we all...), but it's the countryside of Provence that has my heart. Amie and Dan's sweet, pastel destination wedding at Chateau Talaud is what bridal dreams are made of and the incredible blush and lavender bouquets by Laetitia C. make my heart flutter!
The inspiration for this styled shoot was all about vibrancy of color! So many times I find as a wedding planner that my brides love color in their day-to-day lives, yet are so leery about incorporating beautiful color into their wedding! I also come across many brides who love the idea of an outdoor, ranch-setting for their wedding, yet they want the formal elegance of a chic wedding. I blended these two ideas to create magic at the gorgeous venue of...
I'm convinced California has the best wedding venues in the world (sorry fellow east coasters, we've got some beauties too!). Not only because they're purely stunning, like Fairmont Grand Del Mar... but because they emulate some of the most breathtaking destinations around the world—like this old-world Mediterranean vibe happening in today's inspiration from ...
It all started with the balcony at Sunstone Winery, which sparked the idea for this Romeo and Juliet inspired wedding editorial created by Detailed Touch Events. The romance of this shoot captured by...
When this couple first visited Crane Cottage, hundreds of butterflies were flitting about the property gardens. They couldn't forget this magical scene, which ended up providing a beautiful bit of inspiration for their special day. Custom silk butterflies were tucked into the floral arrangements by Colonial House of Flowers, and a...
Imagine the sweetest, most romantic anniversary session – see it? Now multiply that by 100, and you've got this one-year photo shoot at Sunstone Villa photographed by Laura Gordon. With a...
Calling all winter brides-to-be! This holiday elopement editorial at the New York Public Library, designed by Bespoke Only, is #goals. It's at once minimalist and festive, exactly what you'd expect of a chic NYC couple, and don't even get us started on the fashion. Two words: Red. Velvet. We'll go ahead and let you discover that...
They say Paris is always a good idea, and we'll go ahead a lump chic French girl style in with that sentiment. Inspired by gorgeous Marchesa gowns and a painterly pastel palette, East Made Event Company fashioned a bridal shoot perfect for a romantic walk down the aisle. Blush tulle, structured lace, and floral appliqué are paired with bouquets by...
When the bride-to-be's engagement shoot style is this good, we cannot wait to see what her wedding gown looks like! For her San Diego session with her love, photographed by Sally Pinera, this Balinese bride wore not one, but TWO wedding-worthy gowns – a light blue gossamer number by Marchesa and a romantic ballgown by...
Well, I don't need to look any further; I've found the wedding dress of my dreams. This Marchesa masterpiece is stunning, no if's, and's or but's about it. The only thing giving it a run for its money is the beautiful bride wearing it. And she wore it oh so well for...
Finding the right words to describe this wedding is tough because every last moment is what I like to call Instagrammable perfection. Starting with a floral-covered staircase to the candlelit ceremony, and the classic ballroom reception, only Kate Ignatowski's photos can do it full justice. And in case you're wondering how they ended such a perfect...
What's dreamy, ethereal and romantic all over? Marchesa's new Spring 2018 Couture and Notte collections. With ruffled bows, feathered flowers, 3D embroideries and exquisite laces, the Couture collection takes classic silhouettes to the next level with fresh updates like bell sleeves, statement capes and detachable overskirts. The gorgeousness continues into Marchesa Notte's collection where luxe fabrics meet dramatic...
Let's be real — the dress is the best part of the wedding (aside from marrying the love of your life, of course). So, there's a lot of pressure to find "the one." After all, no bride wants to look back on her wedding photos 50 years from her wedding and wonder, "What in the hell was I thinking?!" which is why...
When Blue Gardenia Events puts her creative talents to work and dreams up wedding inspiration set in Paris...you know it's going to be seriously good. Beginning with that grey Marchesa wedding gown to the elegant florals, to the must-see cake by Melissa's Fine Pastries, this shoot was...
Gone are the days of courthouse ceremonies serving as the only option for eloping couples. Instead, loves like Jessica & Patrick are choosing to elope with style, curating a beautiful wedding day made for two. They hired their vendor dream team, including Aaron And Jillian Photography behind the lens and you can also find this day in the...
When it comes to romance, no one does it better than Marchesa. And romance reigned supreme in their Fall 2017 Bridal Collection. Inspired by the ethereal Eos, goddess of dawn, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig created wedding dress masterpieces full of laser-cut petals, floral embroideries, flutter sleeves, luxurious fabrics and elegant silhouettes. If you didn't believe in love...
Whoever said you can't have it all cleary hasn't met the visionary that is Rebecca of The Wildflowers. Because this mastermind of creativity has managed to bring the outdoors IN and it's got us to a point where we're ready to bid adieu to alfreso and hello to architecture. Kayla Barker Fine Art Photography has snapped it all to share and we've got every bit of beauty waiting for you...
