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Stay Wild Moon Child Baby Shower

Editor’s Note: We swear showers and parties are getting more and MORE creative! This baby shower theme is not only chic but incredibly creative. From the invitations to the adorable cookies, there’s so much to be inspired by this whole event. 

Jessica had reached out to me to help her plan her little sister, Carsen’s baby shower for her soon-to-be baby boy, Luca! Jessica and I brainstormed ideas and themes and came up with “Stay Wild Moon Child” because Carsen has always been a lover of astrology.

Wiley Valentine designed the most fitting celestial invitations and included the Pantone color of the year… Blue! The invitation really set the tone for the day and we created a cohesive look for the rest of the details based on the invitation. As guests arrived, they were given mimosas with metallic moon & star drink stirrers! We had custom napkins with the Pisces sign on there since baby boy Luca’s sign is that.

A celestial backdrop designed by Luna De Miel was at the entrance for guests to take photos in front of. The backdrop included a “Stay Wild Moon Child” laser-etched sign designed by Creative Amme. Everyone sat at long family-style whitewashed farmhouse tables with whitewashed cross back chairs, La Tavola linens, clear vintage goblets, and antique silver flatware. Each place setting included a brunch menu that looked like the moon and a place card with their name and a bundle of sage as a favor, all designed by Wiley Valentine.

The tables were filled with the most beautiful floral designed by City Blossoms. The arrangements consisted of bleached foliage, pampas grass, white ranunculus, spray roses, and white lisianthus. Cut & Taste Catering put together the yummiest brunch menu which consisted of individual passion fruit parfaits, bourbon banana bread, blueberry cream cheese scones, mixed berry fruit parfaits, arugula salad, smashed avocado toast, grilled skirt steak, and salmon!

After brunch, everyone enjoyed vanilla cake by She She Sweets and custom cookies that fit the theme by Kim’s Confections LV. The desserts were displayed on Post Worthy Events white cart adorned with a balloon garland. Post Worthy Events also did cloud balloons over the tables.

Photography: Lianna Marie Photography | Floral Design: City Blossoms | Cake: She She Sweets | Stationery: Wiley Valentine | Catering: Cut & Taste Catering | Backdrop: Luna De Miel. Co | Backdrop Sign, Cake Topper, Drink Stirrers: Creative Amme | Balloons & Cart: Post Worthy Events | Cookies: Kim's Confections LV | Linen: BBJ La Tavola | Peacock Chair & Gold Shelf: Modern Vintage Rentals | Planning & Design: I Do Details Weddings & Events | Private Residence: Private Residence | Rentals: Rsvp Party Rentals | Sage Bundles: Zena F Studio

Woodland Chic Baby Shower

When a wedding planner plans a baby shower, you better BELIEVE every detail is going to be perfect. This super chic woodland baby shower is picture proof that there is never too much thing as attention to detail. Take a look!

For this special day, I Do Details (mama-to-be is the owner of I Do Details) wanted this to be different than your typical baby blue boy shower. Her and her husband got married in Lake Tahoe in the summer of 2016 and figured it would be perfect to carry out a Tahoe vibe throughout the baby shower as well as his nursery.

Wanting to stray from the normal baby shower with lots of baby blues, we created a woodland chic party filled with wooden accents and lots of greenery with pops of white and shades of blue. The invitations really set the tone for the entire event. From the shade of blue and green to the watercolor bear, every detail was well thought out.

The venue is dreamy and already had a lot of blue and white accents which was perfect for a baby boy shower. As guests arrived, they mingled over “Mom-osa’s” and Bloody Mary’s. Guests took photos in front of the wooden backdrop and found their seats by finding their wooden laser etch name on checker napkins!

The mama-to-be sat at the head of the private dining room table which had a mama-to-be sign on the back of her chair. After brunch, the mama-to-be moved to a light blue velvet vintage chair to open gifts! Guests played games, watched as presents (& lots of books – we did the books instead of a card) were opened, and enjoyed the array of desserts (lemon & snickerdoodle cake, mini donuts, mini cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, and custom cookies).

This Secret Garden Ceremony Will Leave You Speechless

Ready to step inside a secret garden? This wedding filled of wonder, designed by Javier Valentino, is about to stop you in your tracks. A Las Vegas golf course was transformed into a fairytale. Hedges in various heights created an entrance, to an aisle covered with white petals, that lead to a lush ceremony arch overflowing with greenery. All of the dreamy details were expertly curated by I Do Details Weddings & Events, and the images by Susie & Will Photography are so good you will feel like you’re right in the middle of the magic. You won’t want to miss all the pretty inside the full gallery.



From I Do Details Weddings & EventsThe Las Vegas Country Club was the perfect place for this couple to say I Do! They knew with the country club being so close to the strip, that their guests could experience everything Vegas had to offer.



Javier Valentino brought the couple’s vision to life. He completely transformed a space in the golf course into what would become an enchanted secret garden. The use of various height and fresh floral elements helped create an unexpected entrance experience.



The reception was enclosed with floral walls, and reception tables were topped with oversized urns overflowing with greens and blooms, all surrounded by candlelight. It was an incredible evening filled with enchantment and love.



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Photography: Susie and Will | Cinematography: Pure Light Creative | Floral Design: Javier Valentino | Wedding Dress: Calla Blanche | Cake: Freed's Bakery | Stationery: SHE Paperie | Shoes: Barney's New York | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Hair & Makeup: Paper Bag Beauty | DJ: Ultra Events | Suit: Jos. A. Bank | Officiant: Judy Irving | Country Club: The Las Vegas Country Club | Planning: I Do Details Weddings & Events | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Wedding Dress Store: Couture Bride

Windy Anniversary Session in the Desert

It should come as no surprise that I think life should be captured along every step of the way… engagements, weddings, babies—but why stop there? Anniversary sessions are such a sweet way to capture your love throughout the years. When my husband and I decide to do one, I’m keeping Greg Finck‘s number in my back pocket. Oh, do I get all the heart eyes every. single. time. he sends something our way, and this anni’ sesh is no exception. Just look at that dress flowing in the desert wind!

From Greg FinckThis is Kristin & Brandon’s anniversary session at Red Rock Canyon, in the Nevada desert. Kristin & Brandon are a couple of wedding photographers from Orange County, and you will not contradict me on the fact that they both look like models… On our way to WPPI, the yearly wedding photography conference that happens at Las-Vegas every year, they asked me to photograph them for their anniversary. Kristin had a stunning Show Me Your MuMu dress, with neutral colors, that perfectly matched the overcast mood of the day. The day was very windy and cold, but we still had a great session, walking around the red rocks of that beautiful National Park!

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Photography: Greg Finck Photography | Dress: Show Me Your Mumu | National Park: Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

Funky Vegas Wedding (With Rock Candy in Champagne!)

If you’re the kind of couple who marches to the beat of your own drum, or the kind who prefer popcorn and tacos to upscale hors d’oeuvres…this wedding is SO for you. This bride and groom swooped up their friends and family for a Las Vegas destination wedding that’s as cool as they come. Peek at the photos from Gaby J and see why we think rock candy in champagne should be the next big thing.

From The Bride…Inspiration behind your wedding:

Jason and I knew how we wanted our day to feel. We wanted it to be relaxed, elegant, intimate, and a little whimsical. We wanted a small wedding with about 50 guests so didn’t want anything too traditional and really wanted fun and delicious food. Our aim was more of a pub atmosphere with comfortable lounge furniture so people could move around easily between courses and interact. We had tacos, rock candy in champagne, and a popcorn bar, we planned only a few speeches interspersed in between courses of food, and chose which specific wedding traditions we wanted to do (cake cutting!) and which ones we didn’t want any part of (first dance & bouquet/garter toss).

Why did you choose Las Vegas?

Jason and I took a vacation to Las Vegas and while we were there, we visited Red Rock Canyon and really fell in love with the desert landscape. We have family and friends across Canada, U.S.A., and the U.K. so some guests were going to travel no matter what location we chose. We always liked the idea of a destination wedding as it would allow us to really spend a lot of time with our guests. Las Vegas is a central, easily accessible location for a destination wedding. We knew more people could commit to a fun weekend away rather than having to take a week of vacation for a tropical resort. And Las Vegas is a lot of fun with something for everyone!

Why the theme?

The three design elements we really wanted to incorporate was geodes, succulents, and geometrical shapes. I met Jason while he was completing his Masters in Geology so the geodes were a nod to his interests as well as being simply beautiful. I love succulents and really wanted that desert element in our wedding to showcase our location. We both really like hexagons and wanted to incorporate geometrical shapes in some way. We loved Tara’s idea for our ceremony backdrop! It was a perfect way to incorporate all three of these elements as well our colors.

Favorite detail or moment of the wedding day?

Our day was spectacular from start to finish so it’s hard to choose! I loved walking into the ballroom with Jason and Tara and seeing everything for the first time. I was so blown away to see what we had planned come together so beautifully. It was everything I had dreamed of and I loved all the little details.

My main highlight is the ceremony. The ceremony was perfectly customized to us and Angie did such an amazing job capturing our love. I loved how nervous Jason suddenly was. We had spent the afternoon together laughing and taking photos but as I walked towards him down the aisle he barely cracked a smile. My dad forgot to hug me and just went and sat down and my mom quickly followed him so it was a brief awkward moment but even that didn’t elicit a smile. I kept squeezing his hands to try to calm him down and he did eventually relax. I knew I would cry during our personal vows so I asked him to carry a handkerchief for me. He forgot it in the hotel room, of course, so I just wildly scrambled behind me at my girls for a tissue. I don’t even think I spoke to them, I just wanted to get right back into that moment with him.

Jason shows me in a million different ways that he loves me every day but this was the first time I think he fully articulated out loud everything I meant to him and his hopes for our future. I still get teary-eyed when I think about his beautiful vows. On top of an amazing service, we had a beautiful desert landscape behind us, the most beautiful ceremony backdrop, great weather, a very serious flower girl, wonderful friends and family to witness, and a fun noisemaker filled recession.

Photography: Gaby J Photography | Event Planning: Scheme Events | Floral Design: Layers of Lovely ~ An Inspired Floral Art Studio | Cake: red rock resort | Invitations: Minted | Hair + Makeup: Amelia C & Co | Lighting: Led Unplugged | DJ: Mike Fox | Officiant: Peachy Keen Unions | Venue: red rock resort | Linen Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Photo Booth: Taylored Photo Memories | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

An Inspo That is Desert Chic Done Right

Michael and Carina Photography are here to prove that the desert is anything but dull. Because when you combine ethereal elements (like an crazy chic gown) with lush blooms you’re pretty much guaranteed to strike inspiration gold. So what are you waiting for? Get lost in every dreamy desert chic moment in The Vault!

From Michael and Carina PhotographyWe shot this unique & flowy dress out in Nevada a few weeks ago and were going for a more “wild and raw” bridal inspiration. It is really unique and hope it inspires brides to “think outside of the box” for their bridal portraits.

Photography: Michael And Carina Photography | Floral Design: Layers of Lovely ~ An Inspired Floral Art Studio | Wedding Dress: Daughters Of Simone | Makeup: Carina Bethea | Venue: Dry Lakebed Las Vegas | Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab | Hair Accessories: A Bit of Love

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Not Your Average Anniversary Session

Marriage is an adventure, just take this anything but ordinary anniversary session as proof. Scaling mountaintops hand-in-hand, can you guess their secret to a happy, healthy, and oh-so-sweet marriage? Adventure, loads of it. Thankfully Emily Jane was on hand to capture every minute of it (including those City Blossoms blooms) and we’ve got it waiting for you in The Vault!

From Emily JaneThis anniversary shoot took place at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada. The weather was gorgeous and we were inspired by the desert light as well as the nature surrounding the married couple. After many years of marriage it was so fun to take them out and remember what it was like on their big day!

From The Bride…My now husband always had a habit of taking me on these romantic, surprise weekends away when we were dating. One random weekend, 8 months into our relationship, he swept me away to New York City. While wandering around Central Park he decided that it was the right time to ask me to marry him. Of course he had brought the ring along just in case the moment struck him, but even to this day he’ll tell you that he would have waited to pop the question if the perfect moment hadn’t presented itself.

Naturally, the instant we got engaged I knew that our marriage was going to be an adventure – all things spontaneous, passionate and without an agenda. The secret to a healthy, happy marriage is whatever you want it to be. Never stop doing what brought you two together in the first place.

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Photography: Emily Jane | Floral Design: City Blossoms | Wedding Dress: The Dress Bridal Boutique | Jewelry: Lindsay Marie Design | Hair + Makeup: Holly Speakes | Venue: Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

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Tips to Look Your Best at Your Engagement Session

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To usher in the weekend, we’ve got a whole lot of pretty up our sleeves thanks to Stevee Danielle Hair and Makeup. For the past five years, these hair + make up gurus have been bringing the salon directly to brides and their ladies. With an incredible staff that trains weekly on bridal specific styles + makeup looks, you can rest assured that you’ll be looking your best on your big day!

Available 24/7,  Stevee Danielle Hair and Makeup with do their magic in their studio or on location (with no traveling fees!). They use the best brands (MAC + Dinair for airbrush) and make sure you and your ladies are looking gorgeous! Head over here for more info and to book your big day.

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Romantic Desert Engagement Session

Something about the dessert always stands out to me. Maybe its the stark beauty of barren landscape, or the warm hues of red and orange offset by green succulents and cloudless blue skies. Or, in this case, a beautiful floral crown from Flora Couture and cakes from Shanna Cakes help elevate the scene as well. Either way, huge swoon alert for Paris Mountain Photography‘s pictures of the day.


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From Paris Mountain Photography… Emily and Ryan are residents of Las Vegas! Ryan is an MMA fighter like his dad Randy Couture who is an MMA Champion and stars in The Expendables with Sylvester Stallone! Their session took place at Valley of Fire State Park about an hour north of Las Vegas! There is nothing that compares to the red sand and amazing landscape of this place. Archel Rowling brought in several vendors to make this desert themed engagement session come to life!

Photography: Paris Mountain Photography | Flowers: Flora Couture By Floral 2000 | Wedding Dress: Bella Bridesmaid | Cake: Shanna Cakes | Makeup: Glamour Gore Makeup | Hair: Amy Williams | Cookies: Like Yumm! | Paper Goods: Aisle Bound | Shoot Location: Spring Mountain Ranch | Stylist: Archel Rowling

Desert Romance Inspiration Shoot

Keep scrolling to see what happens when J. Anne Photography and  Kristen Joy Photography meet up with some friends (like Layers of Lovely, Paper and Home, and Showboy Bakeshop)  in Las Vegas. Hint: it’s not what you’re expecting, and yes, its beyond gorgeous. The palate of light contrasting with darker neutrals proves it doesn’t have to be hot pink to pop. We’ll just say, we’re happy what happened didn’t stay in Vegas.

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From J. Anne PhotographyWhen one of my good friends, Kristen from Kristen Joy Photography, approached me about doing a styled shoot with her during the Wedding and Portrait Photographer International convention we immediately knew what we wanted to do for the shoot. Kristen and I shoot very similarly and are drawn to the same sources of inspiration, yet we also both have our own style and help push one another beyond our comfort levels.

Immediately, we knew that we would be shooting in the desert. We know first-hand the beauty that surrounds Las Vegas as we are both wedding photographers from the area; however, we also knew what Las Vegas has to offer is rare for any other part of the country and/or world for that matter. So we wanted to be able to give photographers a chance to see the beauty outside of the glitz and glam of Las Vegas.

We were inspired by every element of the desert down to the native coyotes, barb wire fencing, and softly muted colors which were represented by a palette of neutrals mixed with an eclectic mix of jewelry, wire details, and fur blankets and throws.

Often times the desert is seen as a place for cactus, cowboy boots, and rigid heat; however, we wanted to bring some elements of glamour to our shoot in order to step outside of the rustic box the desert is known for. Some mirrored elements along with flowing florals, dramatic veils, and a bridal crown gave the shoot a touch of sophistication and some much needed romance to the often stark landscape.

Approximately 15 photographers from around the world were able to come out to the desert to join us on our shoot. They left the shoot raving about the beauty of the desert and so thankful to have been able to photograph such a beautiful group of people and details. Kristen and I were humbled by the experience of meeting and learning from so many talented photographers.

Photography: Kristen Joy Photography | Photography: J Anne Photography | Floral Design: Layers of Lovely ~ An Inspired Floral Art Studio | Stationery: Paper and Home | Hair & Makeup: Mosaic Salon | Tuxedo: Tuxedo Junction | Venue: The Desert | Cake Design: Showboy Bakeshop | Furniture Rentals & Alter Setup: The Wooden Trunk

Modern, Colorful Las Vegas Wedding

What started as a simple elopement ended in a all-out celebration dressed in modern design. With 30 family and friends to bear witness, Scheme Events and Layers Of Lovely whipped up a day that redefines notions of Las Vegas “I dos” and J. Anne Photography was there to capture each second. Hungry for more? The gallery is wedding eye candy just waiting to be swooned!

From J. Anne PhotographySometimes, life gives you lemons, and you’re supposed to make lemonade. But what happens when life hands you a beautiful couple with a wedding that is only a month away, and a team full of amazing vendors? Swoon, that’s what.

I talked to Brittney very briefly one morning, but our conversation was stalled due to my morning of school drop off, and activities with my babies. I followed up with an email later in the day, but didn’t hear back from her right away. I had only spoken to her for a few minutes, but had already learned that she thought she had booked another photographer for her wedding, but had just found out that there was a miscommunication and so her photographer was no longer available. She was heartbroken and now also frantic. I could tell immediately that she was incredibly sweet, charming, and genuine. And I wanted to shoot her wedding. So I was a bit sad not to hear back from her right away. The next day my cell phone rang. It was a number that I wasn’t familiar with, but when the area code indicated Arkansas I picked up the call. It was Mike on the other end. Brittney’s fiancé. What happened next still makes my heart skip a beat. Mike and I chatted about details very briefly, but then he said… Can you just go ahead and send me the contract? I just can’t handle hearing Brittney cry for another minute. With that, a contract was sent, and he won a place in my heart… which made me see (even from over the phone) why Brittney was so in love with this man.

Brittney and Mike chose to get ready in separate hotels, and to only see each other when she walked up the aisle to become his wife. The day was planned perfectly by Scheme Events, and Layers of Lovely created spectacular florals to welcome the new Spring wedding season!

Springtime in Las Vegas is absolutely beautiful. Away from the strip there are so many beautiful deserts, gardens, and even though it is a desert… the city is in bloom. Brittney and Mike chose to be married in a beautiful garden at Springs Preserve surrounded by their closest friends and family who had surprisingly decided to join them on their destination wedding weekend!

From The Bride…What started out as an intended elopement turned into a weekend party and wedding in Las Vegas with our family and friends. Not only did our parents and my grandparents join us, but we were also joined by about 30 of our closest friends for a great destination wedding.

The morning of our wedding, Mike and his groomsmen got together early to get dressed in his brother’s room at the Mandarin Oriental. Jodi arrived in the room right on time, and took several detail pictures of Mike with his groomsmen. Soon after, they drove out to the Strip for some action shots. I wanted some traditional photographs, but I also wanted some fun shots from the strip. Thankfully, Jodi understood my vision, including my remake of the classic “Abbey Road” album cover.

Meanwhile, the girls were getting ready in my room at the Vdara. Lori did my hair and makeup, while her assistant did the bridesmaids’ hair. As Lori added the final touches to my makeup, Jodi and her assistant, Janelle, arrived to start taking detail pictures. The girls and I headed down to the strip with Jodi and Janelle for our own fun photo shoot.

After taking pictures on the strip (and taking in a pina colada with my girls) we all drove off to the wedding venue at the Springs Preserve. Mike and I had photos taken separately with our respective families around the grounds. We decided not to have a “first look,” but instead to see each other for the first time at the ceremony.

Our ceremony was better than I could have dreamed. We had our wedding in the Garden Arboretum, which was the perfect setting, as spring native plants and flowers were just beginning to bloom. We asked the Lounge Orphans to play some of our favorite songs during the ceremony. As the wedding party walked out, the Lounge Orphans played Ingrid Michaelson’s You and I. I walked out to Canon in D with my dad. After giving my dad a handshake and a hug, Mike took my hand and led me up the steps to join the wedding party. The ceremony was wonderful, capped off by the Lounge Orphans playing our song, the Lumineers’ Hey Ho, as we walked out.

Jodi took our photos after the wedding while our guests enjoyed a cocktail hour. Our reception was held at the Springs Preserve as well. We chose to have more of an informal setting, and had various food stations instead of a sit down dinner. These stations even included a mac-n-cheese bar..our favorite food! My cake was exactly how I had imagined..and looked exactly like the picture I had supplied Brian, the baker. The Lounge Orphans also played at the reception and set the perfect mood for our guests. The evening started very relaxed, but ended with everyone singing and dancing.

After the reception, everyone was escorted away by a party bus that took us down the Strip and to the iconic ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign. We took several photos with all of our family and friends and then cruised the main drag while listening to old school Cher, Journey, and Madonna. The bus took us back to the Vdara and dropped us off to begin our lives together.

Photography: J Anne Photography | Coordination: Scheme Events | Floral Design: Layers of Lovely ~ An Inspired Floral Art Studio | Cake: Retro Bakery | Ceremony Venue: Springs Preserve | Reception Venue: Springs Preserve | Lighting: Led Unplugged | Entertainment: Lounge Orphans Music | Officiant: Casual Elegance

Red Rock Inspiration Shoot in the Desert + DIY Watercolor Guest Book

Inspired by the red rocks of Las Vegas, Scheme EventsEnchanted Florist and Laura Ivanova Photography set out to craft a shoot that brings glamour to the high desert. With colors reminiscent of a gorgeous sunset (think pretty pastels and deep, shimmering copper) plus a peppering of modern decor and the prettiest watercolor DIY, this imagery is sure to inspire from the desert to the coast. 

From Scheme EventsLas Vegas is known for many things and weddings are usually at the top of the list. When thinking about weddings in Las Vegas a few cliches come to mind: drive thru’s, Elvis, poker chips, casino tables. But did you know Las Vegas also has beautiful venues in gorgeous settings and killer desert sunsets? For this photo shoot we wanted to highlight some of the best of Vegas and feature a variety of wedding trends. We took inspiration from the famous Red Rocks of Las Vegas and selected the Red Rock Country Club for their amazing views and desert setting. Sequins and watercolor may not be the first thing you’d think to pair together, but the pastel of the water color and the dark copper of the sequin linens and table runners created a glamorous effect in the desert. Glittered table numbers and a watercolor menu on each table accented a floral mix of ranunculus, dusty miller, air plants, rice flower, tulips and more! To sweeten things up, a favor of cotton candy wrapped with a copper glittered ribbon was placed on each setting. A desert table featured a watercolor cake, glass bottled drinks, pastel cotton candy, rock candy sticks and oversized macarons. Sweet on the eyes and the taste buds!

Materials

18 x 24 stretched canvas
Watercolor paints
Brushes – we used flat brushes between 1⁄4” and 3⁄4” wide
Glass of water
Permanent marker
Easel

instructions

Watercolors are a very forgiving medium, if you feel like the color looks too saturated just take your brush to mix in a little water and it will lighten up instantly. There are no such things as mistakes with this art form so don’t be afraid to pick up that brush, after all, it’s a special piece of your wedding and unique to the two of you!

step-1Create a wash using a mixture of pigments from the palette. This will be the header for your canvas – make sure it’s big enough to fit what you’d like to write on it, this can be your names or initials and your wedding date.

step-2Let the canvas dry for 24 hours before writing on it. Permanent markers come in so many different colors you can choose a few to match your color scheme, just make sure it’s dark enough to read against the watercolors.

step-3At your reception, prop your canvas up on an easel next to a table with the brushes, watercolor paints, permanent markers and a glass of water.

step-4Ask your guests to pick up a brush, add a stroke of color and sign next to it with a permanent marker. At the end of the night your friends and family will have created a masterpiece, the perfect wedding keepsake to hang on your wall!

Photography: Laura Ivanova Photography | Wedding Gown: Bella Bridesmaid | Reception Venue: Red Rock Country Club Weddings | Bridesmaids Dresses: Style The Aisle | Hair And Makeup: Amelia C & Co | Cake & Macaroons: Gimme Some Sugar | Cotton Candy: B Sweet Candy Boutique | Cotton Candy Favors: Welcome Bag Shoppe | Floral: Enchanted Florist TN | Planning, Coordination, Design: Scheme Events | Rentals: Rsvp Party Rentals | Sequin Table Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Sequin Table Runners: Koyal Wholesale

Romantic Destination Wedding at Legends Ranch

This destination wedding is bringing the indoors out. From the vintage church pews decorating an open air ceremony to the light-filled portraits by Chelsea Nicole Photography, it all makes for a day so incredibly romantic. And the many pretty details like a blanket of florals by Layers Of Lovely and the simple beauty of a naked cake by Peridot Sweets certainly add to that romance. Click here for more.

 

 

From Chelsea Nicole PhotographyThis wedding is a favorite of mine and I’m so excited to share it. It’s intimate and sweet, yet full of pretty details that made both the coordinator and my team all swoon when walked on the scene. There’s was lots of a special touches that you’ll see below, but one of my favorites was the bride’s cathedral length veil… It was her mothers and has been in the family for 30 years. Her sister also wore it at her wedding and it will eventually be passed down to their children).

From The Bride…Kyle and I met in January 2006 while acting as wingmen for our friends who just started dating. The chemistry was instant! By the January 2007, we were living together and had adopted the first of our two furry children.

Kyle proposed while we were traveling in Europe in 2011. He had been carrying the ring for 3 weeks and across 3 countries before he popped the question in Cinque Terre, Italy.

We wanted a fun and informal wedding where the focus was spending quality time with our family and friends. We loved the idea of incorporating a holiday into the celebrations; it was just a matter of whether the destination was 2 hours out of Sydney or 14. We decided on Las Vegas as Kyle’s brother lives there and it would be a great way to bring all his family together. Also because it is Vegas! What an awesome time all our family and friends would have in the lead up to the wedding.

Kyle and I are more non traditional and wanted an outdoor venue with a relaxed ceremony that would compliment our personalities. I was so happy when I came across Legends Ranch. It was perfect as it was only 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the Strip but felt like we were miles away at a peaceful and intimate ranch. It was another side of Vegas that not many people knew existed.

For the details, we kept the DIY to a minimum to maintain my sanity. My mum, aunty and sister made our antipasto and cheese platters which look very appetizing and tasted just as good as they looked. My bridesmaids and I made the table numbers for Le Cirque and put together the blanket bonbonniere the night before the wedding. I wouldn’t recommend anyone leaving DIY that late but we were lucky enough to only have to make 4 table numbers and tie 25 blankets otherwise I might have been in trouble. The frames, wooden boards and blankets were all brought over from Australia. I wore my Mum’s cathedral length veil which was 30 years old. It is very special to our family as now it was been worn by my mum, my sister and myself. Hopefully it will be something that can be passed on to our children.

It was really important to Kyle and I to make our family and friends feel like they were really part of the day. Our celebrant Angie suggested we include a ring warming ceremony. Angie wrote such a beautiful, personalized ceremony and the ring warming was the icing on the cake. It was great to see all our family and friends each giving their well wishes. With many of our guests traveling to Vegas for the first time, we wanted to include an experience that would showcase the glitz of the Strip. We couldn’t go past the open top double decker bus which transported our guests from Legends Ranch to Le Cirque at the Bellagio. It was great to see everyone taking pictures, singing along to the songs and getting into the party mood.

Kyle and I wrote our own vows and I must say I was a bit apprehensive about Kyle as I had to keep prodding him to get stuck in and send them to Angie. When I heard them for the first time on our wedding day, I was left speechless. It was definitely my favorite moment. I think how I felt on the day can be summed up in one moment, when I arrived at Legends Ranch before the ceremony, just before Kyle or the guests had arrived. I realized then, when I saw everything perfect, exactly like I imagined it in my head, that after two years research and planning the day had finally arrived! It was just surreal.

After everything is over, all you have are your memories and your pictures. Kyle and I joke that we have the worst memories so choosing the right photographer was very important to us. Take the time to find someone whose style you love and who you click with, you will be spending the whole day with them! Chelsea from Chelsea Nicole Photography has the best energy and made us feel so comfortable; the day wouldn’t have been the same without her.

Also hire a day of coordinator. I would have been a wreck if it wasn’t for the help of our awesome wedding coordinators Juliet and Angelica from Green Orchid Events. While technically they were day of coordinators, they were helping me with suggestions on vendors and answering all my questions right from the first meeting. They set up all the details at Legends and even did the little thing like going out to buy bottled water for our drink station when they realized there wasn’t any available on site. I never even knew there was a problem. I know that if they weren’t there, my family and I would have been sweating the small details rather than enjoying the day.

Photography: Chelsea Nicole Photography | Coordination: Green Orchid Events | Floral Design: Layers of Lovely ~ An Inspired Floral Art Studio | Wedding Dress: Brides of Sydney | Cake: Peridot Sweets | Invitations: Starry Night Paperie | Reception: Bellagio | Bridesmaid Dresses: Lela Rose | Hair And Makeup: Amelia C & Co | Officiant: Peachy Keen Unions | Ceremony & Cocktails: Legends Ranch | Vintage Rentals: Archive Rentals | Vintage Rentals: Chelsea Nicole Photography

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Desert Elopement in Dry Lake Bed + WIUP

Another week has come to a end, lovelies. But before we head out we wanted to leave you with this breathtaking elopement. This couple traveled all the way from Canada to elope in Las Vegas, but skipped the strip and headed for dry lake bed outside of town, managing to catch the sun just as it was setting. This of course made for some stunning images by Kirsten Joy, and you can relish in the full gallery here.

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From Kirsten Joy PhotographyLet me set the scene- A gorgeous night, March 19, 2014, on a desert dry lake bed with only your two closest friends and the one you are about to marry. This is the only way Tessa and Bruno saw themselves getting married. Tessa is a wedding photographer herself in Calgary, Canada and didn’t want to go through the guest lists and regular wedding to-do’s. And the two are always up for an adventure (going snowboard, surfing, hiking). So they decided they would elope in Las Vegas. They didn’t want the cheesy drive through though, they wanted the romantic soft colors and peaceful scene.

The bride and groom found their wedding rings on a Etsy site (Joan of Engaged Jewelry). Then Tessa hand made her dress and they were headed to Vegas only telling their two closest friends who came with them, the rest of the family would be completely surprised.

From the Bride…Bruno and I had been together over seven years when he proposed in May at the top of our local ski hill, and we had started planning and saving for a wedding for the summer of 2015. As a wedding photographer myself, I secretly liked the idea of eloping and avoiding the stress and planning for a big wedding, and a few weeks ago Bruno and I were talking about our plans and he was into the idea too – we could elope, make a trip out of it, and be married.

Once we’d decided to elope, Vegas was an easy choice; I’d never been and thought it would be awesome to get married on my first trip there. We asked our two best friends to come with us, and started planning. Though, we were getting married in Vegas, we didn’t want a cheesy-Elvis-drive-through-chapel wedding; we liked the idea of being out in the desert with no one else around and the beauty of the surrounding to take our breaths away.

Of course, great photos were a priority for me, and Kristen’s work was exactly the style I love. I wanted romantic, soft and peaceful moments captured. When I saw sessions she’d done in the desert at sunset I was sold.

Even when eloping there’s a lot to do, especially when planning from another country, (We’re from Calgary, AB) and Kristen was a huge help in helping figure out the location, timing, and recommending vendors.

Before we left home we found Bruno’s suit at a local boutique, had our rings made by a local jeweler, and I ended up MAKING MY OWN DRESS right before we left. Everything else we bought in Vegas the day before our wedding.

I Face-timed my mom & sister right before we left for the ceremony, to break the news to them (they were shocked and very happy) and then we drove out of Vegas to a dry lake bed for the ceremony. It was short & sweet & perfect: just us in the desert at sunset. We had time to soak in the moments and really enjoy our first hours together as a married couple.

After photos, champagne, cigars, wine, & more photos, our best friends/witnesses took us for an amazing dinner, and then we wandered around the strip playing “drink when a stranger says congrats”. The next day we shared our news with Bruno’s family, then hit the road to drive to Utah for our Honeymoon – snowboarding in Park City.

The whole thing was perfect, and “us”, we’re so happy to be married and with the wedding we chose.

Photography: Kristen Joy Photography | Floral Design: Enchanted Florist TN | Rings: Joan Of Engaged Jewelry | Groom's Attire: Espy Calgary | Officiant: Peachy Keen Unions | Hair Stylist/ Makeup Artist: Your Beauty Call | Las Vegas Dry Lake Bed: Church Of Evangelical Faith

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Congratulations to grand prize winner Mary Seiler, Weddington Way’s recent giveaway, along with Runners up Diana Godt and Denise Rea.
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Desert Inspiration Shoot

I am speechless. Jaw to my desk speechless. Because this shoot from Lexia Frank Photography is far too pretty for words. With the stunning styling and photography by the lovely Lexia and a breathtaking film from Naz Films, this beauty just took the top spot as one of my all time favorite shoots. See why here.

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From Lexia Frank PhotographyI’d been wanting to do a very minimalistic, earth-inspired shoot for a long time. When I found the 100 year-old hoop skirt at an antique store in florida, i knew it must be included. I created the belt out of leather and hundreds of feathers. the origami menus mix the guest’s name card, and upon opening, they see the menu listed for the evening. They were designed by Eva Black Designs, and she is a genius with folded paper designs! The wood elements were found on-site at the desert and the antlers were painted white for a simple, all-white table-scape. and, the ever talented Naz Films made an absolutely beautiful Super 8mm film to go along with our shoot in the desert. We worked with our wonderful models, Susan Mirembe and curt Kingston, and Katherine Risling did an incredible job with Susan’s makeup.

Photography: Lexia Frank Photography | Videography: Naz Films | Event Planning: Lexia Frank Photography | Menues: Eva Black Designs | Models: Jeff Bruins

Modern Las Vegas Wedding

There’s one thing I know to be true every single time; when a bride and groom take the time to create amazing relationships with their vendors, the results are always beyond pretty. And that’s exactly what these sweet lovebirds did with Andrea Eppolito Events. It’s a day bursting with happiness and thanks to Meg Ruth Photography, we’re lucky enough to get a peek.

From Andrea Eppolito Events… When Katherine met Jared during her freshman year at West Washington University, their chemistry extended far beyond the their shared pre-med major! Their old world courtship was highlighted by a first date where Jared brought flowers to both Katherine AND her mom! Talk about a charmer!

Over the course of the next six years Katherine & Jared traveled the world, seeing everything from the States to Canada, Saipan, London, Paris and Rome! During one such trip to Las Vegas, Jared asked Katherine’s mother for permission to marry her. An engagement followed shortly thereafter, and the two decided to return to Las Vegas for their fall 2013 wedding.

Over the months of planning, I got to spend time with Katherine & Jared while we searched for the perfect venue, met with creative partners, and even squeezed in a just-for-fun lunch at one of my all time foodie favorite hot-spots, Milos! The thing which strikes me the most about these two is their absolute adoration and respect for one another. Katherine calls Jared “Dear” and he responds in kind. They look to each other in each and every decision, putting their heads together and never-failing to come to a place of perfect balance. I have no doubt that they will have a marriage just as beautiful as the wedding we planned.

Towards the end of our planning strategy seemed to strike as Katherine’s father had a medical emergency while visiting family in the Philippines. Days later, an earthquake struck, causing us to wonder if guests would indeed make it to The States in time for the wedding. On the day of the wedding, love and good fortune prevailed, and all of the guests were able to be in attendance.

Katherine married Jared at the stunning and lush Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The weather was perfect as Katherine gathered with her bridesmaids to get ready for her first look with Jared, who was the image of cool while playing a private hand with his groomsmen in his suite. Jared asked that their first look be as private as possible – He didn’t want cameras and other people impacting the intimacy of their moment. Still, photographer Meg Ruth managed to steal a few shots from far away with her awesome lens!

This fashion forward couple was ahead of the trend, selecting Pantone’s 2014 color of the year as the inspiration for their fall 2013 wedding. The ceremony took place in front of the famed Fountain Terrace, featuring a sculpted dragon and iguanas. To echo the pyramid shape we set chairs on three sides, with the middle aisle featuring manzanita trees, crystals and pomander balls in shades of lavender and deep purples. And while Katherine’s mother walked her down the aisle, her father was on hand and stood up to tie his daughter away properly.

The Acacia Ballroom was lit with soft shades of pinks, and a geometric light box surrounded by crystals hung over the white dance floor. The head table was dripping with orchids and topped with candles, while guest tables featured alternating high and low centerpieces featuring roses and orchids in various shades of purples.

After a 4 course dinner and a four tiered cake dressed in hand made sugar flowers and fondant, DJ Mike Fox’s team provided music, Shutter Booth offered guests a chance to take photos with a multitude of props, and as a late night gesture guests were treated to fresh-made doughnuts.

Photography: Meg Ruth Photography | Event Design & Planning: Andrea Eppolito Events | Floral Design: Naakiti Floral Design | Wedding Dress: La Sposa | Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas | Ceremony Venue: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis | Ceremony Venue: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis | Reception Venue: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis | Shoes: Macy's | DJ: Mike Fox | Tux: Vera Wang Black For Men's Warehouse | Venue: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis | Hair & Make Up: Makeup In The 702 | Photo Booth: ShutterBooth | Rentals: Sit On This

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Traditional Las Vegas Wedding

When traditional meets pretty in Las Vegas, it’s a magical thing.  Especially when that pretty is created by a talented team of vendors that includes By Invitation OnlyChocolate & Spice and Layers Of Lovely.  Add in a bride and groom who are seriously (seriously) stunning and one glorious image after another from J. Anne Photography and happy, happy Monday, lovelies. See it all here.

And a beautiful film from Caterpillar Weddings?  Yes, please.

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From J. Anne Photography… Francesca and David were married on a beautiful, sun-filled January day in Las Vegas, NV. They opted for a muted color palette of grays and blush pinks accented by olive tree branch bouquets, black and white stripes, and gold accents. Francesca, being an assistant for a local wedding design/consult team, didn’t leave any of the details undone. They tied the knot in a beautiful Catholic church before heading off to their reception at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve. Being that Las Vegas is a desert, and our January nights get pretty chilly, they decided to bring the outside in. Bistro lights hung above their intimate indoor setting creating the feel of a summer wedding under the stars. Their guests were served dinner family-style, and they all danced the night away.

From the Bride… I woke up calm on the morning of our wedding, definitely excited, but still calm. I sat up in bed, just one day shy of our 9th anniversary and I couldn’t believe the day was finally here. Our hairstylist (yes, she’s David’s, too), and dear friend, Amy, walked into our suite bright and early with her team. The groomsmen had delivered our breakfast soon after and the bridesmaids and I hopped out of bed to greet them. I had to squeeze in towards our best man to ask how David was doing. He answered, “Sleeping, it’s 5am.”  I couldn’t help but giggle and be thankful that he was here to share our big day.

When the boys left we started hair and makeup and we laughed and joked, for being 5am, we were all wide-awake and their excitement gave me butterflies. There were so many thankful moments throughout the day, this being one of them. I looked around the room and couldn’t believe these girls were all here for us, to help celebrate our love. We finished with hair and makeup sooner than we had planned and had time to play “dress up” with my cathedral length veil.

Jodi, our incredible photographer, walked in right on time, just like it said on our production schedule. I thought to myself, “Showtime!” The girls went into their rooms to slip on their dresses and my mom and maid of honor came into my suite to help me into my dress – my drop A-line, full tulle skirt dress, my dream dress. The room started to blur but I remembered to pause and look at everything. I noticed my mom tear up as she the slipped on my grandmother’s bracelet and I saw my sister flash a quick smile at me as she closed every button down my back. Before I knew it, it was time to meet my groom for our First Look. I had known this man for nine years but suddenly the butterflies got stronger and I just wanted to run to him, forget sneaking up and tapping his shoulder, I wanted to run and I wanted to squeeze him and jump for joy yelling, “We’re getting married today!” We were 16 when we met, so it only felt natural to jump up and down celebrating as young kids do. When I tapped his shoulder I prayed that he wouldn’t tear up, but he did. He was as handsome as ever and the moment our eyes met we knew just how extremely lucky we were to have each other and have everyone we love surrounding us. We soon joined our bridal party to take pictures and it was a riot, we weren’t just lucky to have each other, but also lucky to have friends we could call family.

The time came to get on the bus and head to the church. When we arrived I gave a quick kiss to our parents and grandparents so I could sneak off into a room and hide as guests arrived. Father Marc walked in and asked me, “Are you ready?”, and I replied, “Been ready, Father!” Each time that we met with him throughout the planning process he became more of a friend. He left my mom and I to have a moment before walking down the aisle and I had to pray, once again, for this person not to tear up. This time, she didn’t, and I was thankful. She lightened the mood by pulling out her phone saying she needed to post a picture on Facebook of my last single gal moment before giving me away to David, we laughed. I watched everyone head towards the altar ahead of me, then it was our turn. I looked up to see David’s face and watched him try not to cry. When she placed my hand into his, it already felt official. The ceremony was so beautiful with our bridal party taking a role in all the events that took place, it couldn’t have happened more perfectly. Even the sun shined its brightest on this January day. We were officially “Mr. & Mrs. Torrella”, time to party.

We headed to Springs Preserve for intimate pictures in the desert as a newlywed couple, in between we caught a glimpse of our guests enjoying themselves during cocktail hour on the patio. We heard screams of congratulations, happiness and love and were dying to be up there celebrating with them. Our planners lined us up for our grand entrance and as the music played an overwhelming feeling of thanks took over and I wanted to cry. I held back when my new husband squeezed my hand and everything felt right. We had made it to this day, together, hand in hand. We head out to the dance floor for our first dance to the song “Dancing in the Moonlight”. It was perfect under the string of bistro lights and the faces of the most special people in our lives looking on.

We sat down to have our dinner, the meal we had all joked about on the ride to the church that was so far from now. We were starving and we made sure we tasted everything! David and I are big on family so having round tables at our reception was out of the question. Instead we setup our long tables to seat 18 and served dinner family style. We wanted to bring the cherished Sunday dinners from our childhood to our wedding and the caterers were so great in making this happen. We watched dishes being passed across the table to one another and it felt just like home. One of the most special moments of our reception was seeing our guests dance to the songs they had requested on their RSVP’s. I asked the DJ to play the slower songs during dinner and one by one, the songs played and the couples that requested it took to the dance floor, like an open book they danced and we watched them celebrate their love. We strive to make our friends and family a part of our days and our wedding was no exception. David had even flown in our best friends to New York to witness his proposal. We knew our loved ones wanted to celebrate us but we wanted to make this a celebration for them as well, after all, we wouldn’t be where we are today without them, their love and support. Our day was so full of love, so casual, so beautiful and so fulfilling. From the advice given to me months leading up to our wedding, I got up from our sweetheart table and walked around the café to soak in the details of the party we had been planning for the past year – the cake table, the olive tree guestbook we plan to plant in the backyard of the home we had purchased just 4 months prior, the escort cards, the hot cocoa favors that my mom and aunts helped me assemble, the 21 foot table runners that my sister/maid of honor had worked tirelessly on to sew, the hand cut gold glitter table numbers, the Juniors Cheesecake we had flown in from Brooklyn where we celebrated our engagement… everything. It was gorgeous! We danced till we could dance no more and just like that, the night was over.

We got back on the bus with our family and bridal party to head back to the hotel room. As much as I loved my dress, I was so happy to slip out of it. We shared moments throughout the day with our bridal party who joined us in our suite to continue the party with a few pies from our favorite pizza place. When we all grew too tired to keep our eyes open, everyone head back into their own rooms. I took my new husband into our room and we shared our first good night’s sleep in a long time, as a married couple.

Photography: J Anne Photography | Videography: Caterpillar Weddings | Coordination: Scheme Events | Cake: Chocolate & Spice | Invitations: By Invitation Only | Church: St. Joseph Husband Of Mary | Reception: Springs Preserve | Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Hair & Makeup: Square Salon | Lighting: Led Unplugged | Transportation: Bell Trans | Hotel: The Aspen Institute At Wye River | Bride's Dress: Enzoani | Floral: Layers of Lovely ~ An Inspired Floral Art Studio | Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Bowties Bridal And Tuxedos | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Linens & Rentals: Rsvp Party Rentals

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Las Vegas Wedding from Kelsey Anderson Photography + Something New Video

If you are lucky enough to live in Las Vegas like I do, you know it’s the perfect place to throw a wedding. A place where the sun is eternally shining, the landscapes are forever beautiful and the fun is being had for every last member of your friends and family.  It’s a destination wedding paradise, if you ask me.  And when you add in one of my favorite locales (Green Valley Ranch), succulent-filled blooms by Flora Couture by Floral 2000 and a whole host of pretty images captured by Kelsey Anderson Photography, it makes for one amazing way to spend a Thursday.  See it all right here in the full gallery.

And don’t miss this amazing film from Something New Video for even more lovely…

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From the Bride… My husband’s friends and family live in Ontario, Canada and mine are all in Alberta, Canada. We decided that instead of just having his friends and family travel for the wedding, it would only be fair to have everybody travel. And what could be more fair than having 40 of your closest friends and family to travel to Las Vegas for four days to celebrate with you!

The theme for the wedding was very organic and rustic with lots of succulents, greenery and burlap accented with grey and yellow. Even though it was a destination wedding, I wanted it to have as much of a personal and ‘DIY’ feel as possible, and purchased many of the decor items on Etsy and brought them with me. It was tricky finding a venue that would fit with this look, but thankfully our planner, Brit Bertino, was able to steer us towards the stunning Green Valley Ranch. It was absolutely perfect . The grounds are beautiful, the staff were incredible and the food and drinks were delicious!

We wanted to spend as much time as possible with our guests so in addition to the wedding, we planned a Meet & Greet at Stripburger on Friday night, which was a hit. Weddings are hectic and crazy, so the meet and greet gave that bit of extra time to spend with everyone.

As well, for the ‘afterparty’ after the wedding reception, we arranged for a double decker bus to pick up the whole group and take everybody for a Strip tour, ending at Fremont Street. We wanted everybody to remember our Vegas wedding forever and have the time of their lives. Everybody had a blast and we had so many people say it was the best wedding they had ever been to.

We were lucky to have Jimi and Sandi from Something New Video follow us around all day. And when I say all day, I mean ALL day… from getting ready first thing in the morning to the afterparty on the double decker bus. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Unless you have amazing videographers there to capture everything…

Not only was our wedding day perfect, but the entire time spent in Las Vegas with our friends and family was perfect. Destination weddings are a great way to spend that extra little time with the most important people in your lives, and we are so grateful we were able to get married that way!

Photography: Kelsey Anderson Photography | Cinematography: Something New Video | Event Design: Brit Bertino | Event Planning: Brit Bertino | Flowers: Flora Couture By Floral 2000 | Dress: Sottero And Midgley | Invitations: PGH Papercraft | Hair + Makeup: Amelia C & Co | Wedding Venue: Green Valley Ranch | Bride's Necklace: Anthropologie | Bridesmaid Necklaces: All Things Tinsel | Burlap Banners: Funky Shique | Chair Garlands: The Path Less Traveled | Ring Bearer Pillow + Sign: Morgann Hill Designs | Ring Bearer's Suspenders + Bowties: Bebecha | Veil: Tessa Kim

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Las Vegas Elopement from Gaby J Photography

This elopement in Vegas has not a singing Elvis impersonator in sight. In place of the glitz and flash of the strip is Red Rock State Park and the natural, crazy beautiful desert surroundings where this couple exchanged vows. With their fanciest wedding day attire on, a gorgeous bouquet by  Layers of Lovely in hand and Gaby J Photography in tow, this elopement turned into one of the prettiest wedding days we’ve come across. See so much more right here.

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From the Bride…We wanted a very simple ceremony and what best way to do it than go to Las Vegas and elope? The only downside of eloping in Las Vegas are the cheesy and tacky Elvis inspired chapels in which my fiance and I didn’t want to do. We knew we wanted to get married in Las Vegas and we also knew we wanted to get married outside and away from the strip. After doing much needed research, we 100% decided on having our ceremony at Red Rock state park with desert landscapes, red mountains, golden shrubbery and Joshua trees as far as your eyes can see. It was a dream and our photographer, Gaby J Photography, captured us and the surroundings beautifully. 

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Photography: Gaby J Photography | Floral Design: Layers of Lovely | Cake: Caked Las Vegas  | Ceremony + Reception Location: Calico Basin | Dress + Veil: Vera Wang | Shoes: Christian Louboutin

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Destination Las Vegas Wedding from Glass Jar Photography

Destination weddings in Las Vegas can often times conjure up thoughts of Elvis Clad officients and drive-through “I Do’s” but not this wedding. Nope, not in the least. It is elegant vows set against the prettiness of the Four Seasons Hotel-Mandalay Bay and there is not an Elvis in sight. Instead, we have a Bride and Groom celebrating lots of love amongst a sea of sunny neutrals with Glass Jar Photography snapping away. Pore through it all right here.

From Glass Jar Photography… Courtney and Steve wanted to do something fun and different for their wedding, and what better way than to go from their home town outside Toronto, Canada and head to Las Vegas! They choose the Four Season at Mandalay Bay with a soft, clean vintage touch theme designed by Brit Bertino the wedding planner and the bride. We met the couple at the Neon Boneyard the day before for some photos and their “engagement” session, then the next day was the official wedding.

Courtney and Steve choose the massive staircase to the Four Seasons as their “Moment” and right after was the sweet traditional Jewish ceremony with all the fun stuff down to breaking the glass.  After the ceremony they had a cocktail hour in the courtyard to meet and greet all the guest that flew in from Canada, followed by the reception by the Fountain outside the Four Seasons. The Reception was a 4 course surf and turf meal followed by an amazing fun funfetti and sprinkles cake. 

During the reception, they had a photobooth set up next to the open bar so people would be “loose enough” to try it out and have fun. Next to that was a real Cuban cigar station were an actual Cuban hand-rolled your choice of smoke!! All surrounded by a candy bar that lead to a gorgeous view of the Las Vegas sky. The night ended with loads of dancing and everyone jumping in the fountain to celebrate.

Wedding Photography: Glass Jar Photography / Venue + Catering : Four Seasons Hotel-Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada / Wedding Planning + Coordination: Simply Weddings by Brit Bertino / Floral Design: Naakiti Floral / Stationery: Paper & Poste / Music: Mahi / DJ: DJ Harry “O” / Wedding Dress: Alita Graham