It doesn’t get more glamorous than this, and if it does, I wouldn’t be able to handle it. This NYC engagement shoot by Shira Weinberger is take your breath away gorgeous. With the juxtaposition of the bride-to-be’s (to die for) Oscar de la Renta dress and the industrial city feel – you can just feel the romance in each picture perfect image. Once you had a chance to catch your breath from all the pretty, head on over to the gallery of gorgeous for even more!

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From Shira Weinberger…Suzanne and James are a super elegant couple. For the shoot Suzanne decided to wear an Oscar de la Renta beautiful dress with matching shoes and a Jimmy Choo purse. She is a fashion editor for Above Magazine and a well published freelance writer. James is currently a very high end event planner who hails from Sydney, where I learned during the shoot he was a popular child star in a lot of Australian commercials. As such, they were both a delight for the camera and intuitively knew how to pose for pictures and embrace the moment and each other.

I pieced together only tidbits of their whirlwind romance, but it was one that found Suzanne racing off to Australia to be with James when he could no longer remain in the States, as well as one of James racing back to the States to build his new life with Suzanne here.

And the mesmerizing setting was perfect for their portrait session- an abandoned magical palace in Manhattan- that will very soon be converted to a luxury hotel. It is a building that I had walked past numerous times without ever venturing into or wondering what was inside amidst its construction, work permit signs, and padlocked door. It is a reminder that in life and love, some of the most beautiful things sit right in front of our noses, if only we care to open the door and explore.

Photography: Shira Weinberger / Dress: Oscar de la Renta / Purse: Jimmy Choo / Suit: Etro

What do you get when you cozy up the talents of Bash, Please + the photography of Charley Star + the beauty of Malibu’s backdrop? Well my lovelies, you get wedding magic. Complete with a bride that is literally glowing, a collection of the prettiest peonies a girl could ever want and an al fresco style that literally screams love. So grab a cocktail, kick off your heels and fall head over heels for this wedding built for…three. Oh and there’s lots more right here.

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From Bash, Please…Jennifer and Jason wanted a coastal wedding with the intimacy of a European dinner party. Villa Cascata is a gorgeous private estate overlooking the Pacific Ocean with beautiful gardens and Italian architecture. Jen was open to our design ideas and color palettes, and we wanted to juxtapose the deep, earthy tones of the house with a lighter, more romantic hue for summer.  We created the gradient peach palette with ombre dying of the place cards, favor tags, menus, and Sweet and Saucy mirrored it with the cake in ombre as well. We took cues from the grounds and created floral designs of native succulents mixed with garden roses, olive leaf, dahlias, and astilbe in pewter and terra cotta containers for a coastal California meets Italian countryside feel.

Their dinner menu included a nod to the East coast where Jen is from with an elevated version of fish and chips, as well as short ribs, a nod to Jason’s midwest upbringing. Heirloom LA created signature cocktails that included rosemary and lavender, both found on the estate’s grounds. The bride and groom love cheese, so we wanted to integrate that love in as many creative ways as possible. As guests arrived Heirloom LA created a crostini station of homemade ricotta, goat, burratta, and pizza bread pudding to delight. We also included a local goat cheese as their thank you favor to every guest and draped cheesecloth as their chuppah covering and as their table runners for unexpected design ideas.

DJ Smiles Davis played lots of jazz and indie-pop to keep everyone on the dance floor and Found brought in lounge vignettes to create a cozy outdoor living room. It was such a beautiful Malibu night and the sweetness was even more palpable since the couple is expecting a baby! It was a dream wedding.

Wedding Photography: Charley Star / Designer, Planner, Florals + Paper Goods: Bash, Please / Location:  Villa Cascata / Caterer + Bar: Heirloom LA / Make-up: Fiore Beauty / Hair: Alissa Bird of Neil George / Cake + Sweets: Sweet & Saucy Shop / Music: Strings by Reiko + DJ Smiles Davis of The Flashdance / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals + Found Vintage Rentals

This gorgeous venue, The University Club of San Francisco, is beyond amazing, and is the perfect – PERFECT – inspiration for a gorgeous Old Hollywood wedding. Just ask Stellina Events. As soon as she stepped into The Club, she was instantly taken to a different era. One of vintage romance, old leather books, and martinis. And the most perfect soiree, of course, in the form of a wedding. So a wedding she created, complete with two vintage brides and one gorgeous cake. Captured by Bliss Fotography, the entire shoot is filled with wonder and magic, and about a million fantastic ideas for your own gorgeous affair. When you’re ready for them all, make sure to peek into the gallery!

From Stellina Events … Our inspiration for this photo shoot was Old Hollywood in San Francisco.  Walking through the halls of The University Club, one can’t help but be reminded of its creation and establishment in 1890 and wonder about the voices and stories that were told throughout the decades.  If only these walls could talk…

We imagined the days of the silver screen era of Hollywood creating an elegant and glamorous ambiance while adding contemporary touches and vibrant color.

The color scheme was based on shades of eggplant, dark plum, sage, espresso and white.

We wanted to integrate local and seasonal flowers and vegetables within the décor based on inspiration from the natural Northern California surroundings.  Floral arrangements set in silver vases and cups were filled with eggplant calla lilies, plum dahlias, deep purple berries, white berries, sugared grapes, white lisianthus, artichokes and cabbages.  Alongside the flowers we placed tapered antique European candlestick holders from Krakow, Poland while antique leather-bound books from the library were added as details throughout the room.

Designer & Stylist: Stellina Events / Photographer: Bliss Fotography / Florist: McCallum Designs / Gowns + Accessories: Janene’s Bridal Boutique & Elwyn Crawford of O’Lover Hats / Stationery: East Six / Hairpiece with veil: TBC / Venue: The University Club of San Francisco / Makeup artist: Melissa Hoffman / Hair: Monique Woods / Wedding cake: Tucker’s Ice Cream / Models: Sarah Jenks + Erin Taylor

Did someone say cupcake truck?  This might just be my favorite wedding ever.  There are so many fabulous details besides the scrumptious mini treats that these lucky guests got to munch on at the end of this Northern California celebration by Lori Paladino Photography.  Gorgeous florals with that just-picked-from-the-garden feel, bright colors and delightfully patterned prints are just the tip of this pretty, pretty iceberg.  You’ll have to head over to the full gallery to see it all!

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From Lori Paladino Photography…Erin & Adam were married at the beautiful Piedmont Community Hall, under a redwood grove. The setting was just breathtaking. And the way these two looked at one another throughout the ceremony just gave me goosebumps! So much love!!! They were also blessed with little sprinkles of rain during the ceremony, that eventually became enough to create a change in plans for the outdoor reception. Not everyone’s favorite change of plans, but what made it wonderful was how little it mattered to everyone. The family & friends that came to celebrate Erin & Adam’s wedding, truly came to celebrate these two joining together and to just plain celebrate!!! And not only that, but they even helped set up when the 30+ table umbrellas arrived to ease the transition of moving the set-up into the hall.

I remember realizing at my own wedding how the people that were there to share the day with us were truly part of our extended home and community. I remember how good it felt. And at their wedding, I couldn’t help thinking of how lucky Erin & Adam are to have this wonderful community to surround and celebrate with them. Even if there hadn’t been a rainbow (and there was!!!), there was no denying it was a magical night. Oh, and the arrival of the Cupkate Truck of course helped extend that feeling. Who can deny the magic of a salted carmel chocolate cupcake?!!

Wedding Photography: Lori Paladino Photography / Floral Design: Anne Mendenhall Flowers / Ceremony + Reception Location: Piedmont Community Hall / Wedding Cake: Cupkates / Rentals: Hartmann Studios

If you’re in the mood for some simply stunning wedding gowns full of flowing fabulousness, then boy-oh-boy have you come to the right spot. Today we’re excited to show off our Look Book member, Saja, whose 2012 Wedding Collection is light, whimsical and timeless and will surely send you off to your very own happy place. These dreamy dresses come in a plethora of styles, with strappy, open backs, beading, one-shouldered modern wonders and even a few that will have you saying, ‘yes please!’ to sleeves.

Saja’s ethereal creations are without a doubt one of a kind and will have you day dreaming away about romantic wedding ceremonies and modern beauty. Inspirational and joyful, each and every dress is crafted with love and are, in a word, lovely. There is much more to see in Saja’s Look Book, so take a few minutes to browse around and see these gowns in all their glory.

It wasn’t hard to fall head over heels for this Calistoga Ranch soiree captured by the amazing IQphoto.  Nope, all it took was one look at the soft pink hues, gorgeous lakeside setting, garden party meets vintage vibe and stunning bride and groom and I was IN LOVE with every last darling detail designed by Rebecca Reategui Weddings & Special Events.  Not to mention that cake by Perfect Endings, which has completely blown my mind with its gorgeousness.  Wow.  I predict a Tuesday spent obsessing over all of this lovely, so you know where I’ll be.  Join me in the gallery for even more!

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From IQphoto… Rachel and Matthew both live in Michigan and, as restaurant owners, have extensive culinary backgrounds.  It was only natural that their destination wedding be located in a haven for food and wine lovers – the Napa Valley.  They chose Calistoga Ranch for its seclusion, cuisine, and serene natural beauty.  The organic aesthetic of the resort provided a lovely backdrop for Rachel’s vision of a stylish, rustic-chic, feminine wedding with some vintage-inspired touches.  She chose a romantic color scheme of white and cream, pale green and shades of pink.

They fell in love with a peaceful lake on the Calistoga Ranch property and decided it was a perfect setting for their wedding.  Rachel and Matthew were married under a wrought iron arbor, woven with blooming branches and accented with soft cream flowers as if they were growing on the structure.  The delicate floral detail of Rachel’s Monique Lhuillier gown inspired the custom ceremony chair covers (and later, the beautiful Perfect Endings cake!).

Cocktail hour boasted a variety of culinary taste treats, which included a ceviche station and a local cheese and charcuterie table with beer and wine pairings.  Guests relaxed on slip-covered, white cotton lounge furniture, which paired nicely with coffee tables made from old wine barrels. The escort cards, with a pink vintage print, were displayed on reclaimed wood tablets and guests were given fleur-de-lys topped wine stoppers to commemorate their trip to the wine country.

For dinner, guests were invited into a long canopy draped in sheer white fabric.  An eclectic mix of crystal chandeliers that hung over the rustic wood dining tables added a glamorous touch. The tables were dressed with delicate table runners, etched glassware including a pink pressed water glass, ivory chairs and table settings with a French-country nod. Lush floral arrangements were designed in an eclectic mix of glass, mercury glass and antiqued silver containers, featuring peonies, sweet peas, garden roses and ranunculus, which added a beautiful softness to the tables. It was the perfect setting to enjoy a gourmet meal, which included spring pea and lemon coulis, local crab timbale, crispy pork belly, and slow-braised short ribs with morell mushrooms, fava beans and a cabernet reduction.

After dinner, the guests transitioned into the wine caves for the real party to begin.  Rachel and Matthew wanted to surprise guests with a chic environment with an unexpected design.  To contrast to the light, airy outdoor design, there were deep tones of teal, gold and red in the lounge, with elements of Moroccan décor and Chinese symbolism (a nod to the bride’s heritage).  A mix of bejeweled and Asian lanterns, lush red drapery and hundreds of colored glass votives welcomed guests into the cave.  The lounge featured an ice bar carved with the Chinese symbol for Double Happiness and a sumptuous dessert bar. The result was a richly colored, glowing den of candlelight where guests danced the night away.

Event Planning + Design: Rebecca Reategui Weddings & Special Events / Wedding Photography: IQphoto / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Linens: La Tavola / Ice Bar: Clear Memories / Wedding Cake: Perfect Endings / Floral Design: Tapestry Flowers / Wedding Ceremony Music: Synchronicity Strings / Cocktail + Dinner Music: Turnaround Jazz / DJ: Dave Tutton / Wedding Gown: Monique Lhuillier / Hair + Make-up: Sherrie Long / Wedding Day Stationery + Calligraphy: Union Street Papery / Transportation: Napa Valley Tours & Transportation / Moroccan Furnishings In Cave: Raj Tents / Wedding Venue: Calistoga Ranch

Ahhh…I can almost feel the delicious mountain air that surrounded this garden party inspired affair by just admiring all the pretty images from FRESH Photography. The vibrant color palette is the perfect compliment to the gorgeous scenery and all the details are equally pretty. It’s a feast for the senses, so be sure to take a stroll through the full gallery for so much more pretty.

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From the Bride…While we reside in Calgary, we chose to wed at the St Eugene Mission Resort, nestled in the British Columbia Rocky Mountains and close to my hometown of Kimberley, British Columbia. My family may have had an advantage, but with guests from Hong Kong, Australia, England and Toronto, it seems travel would have been inevitable for the groom’s side. It made us feel so very loved to have people come from all corners of the globe for our wedding!

We chose a whimsical garden-party theme (think English country garden with ladies in hats) with a peacock color scheme of blues and purples. The venue, with its ivy-covered stone facade, natural tree lined aisle and mountain setting, provided the perfect backdrop to our ceremony. The wind was a welcome relief on a hot summer’s day and had the added benefit of ruffling peacock feathers and keeping lush leaves in perpetual motion.

Our reception was held in outdoor tents at the resort. The dinner featured local BC wines from the Okanagan Valley, and locally sourced bison rib eye steaks as well as handpicked huckleberries from the nearby mountains. All the reception decor was DIY – with the help of some lovely relatives and friends. My sister and MOH designed and executed the head table backdrop single handedly, my mother made the ring bearer’s pillows by hand, and one of my bridesmaids designed the entire candy buffet.  We brought our own string lighting and strung it up inside the tents, and I created my own Manzanita branch centerpieces with hanging votive candles and little perched millinery birds. The whole wedding was more work than I ever imagined, and more perfect than I ever dreamed.

Ceremony + Reception Venue: St. Eugene Golf Resort / Wedding Gown: Martina Ilana / Earrings: MeadowbelleMarket / Birdcage Veil: Sassy Millinery / Bridesmaid Dresses: Thread / Bridesmaid Fascinators: Gilded Shadows / Groom’s Attire: Paul Smith / Tie: Handmade from tailor in Thailand / Make-up: Friend, Sharah / Hair: Pat Johnson / Floral Design: MJ’s Floral Designs / DJ: Just Music / Caterer: St. Eugene Golf Resort / Wedding Photography: FRESH Photography / Guitarist: Don Glasrud / Cupcakes: Sweet Revenge Bakery

Some weddings make me stop in my tracks and take a moment to really devour each and every dream-like image. When I look at weddings like this, time seems to stand still and deadlines seem irrelevant – and this seaside Portugal soiree by Piteira Photography is the perfect example of that type of wedding. The images just ooze romance, the baby’s breath bouquet is simple perfection and the bride’s gown is just down right lovely. So after you are done devouring all the pretty in this post, be sure to check out the gallery for even more.

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From Piteira Photography…Catia and Jamie, who hail from Madeira (Portugal) and Manchester (UK), respectively, aimed for a do-it-yourself destination wedding, with a vintage feel and, wherever possible, drawing upon locally sourced components and small local businesses. Their wedding took place on Comporta  Beach, on the west coast of Portugal, just south of Lisbon, the capital city.

The beach and venue has a special meaning for Catia and Jamie as it formed an important part of the early blossoming of their relationship. Four years ago, in the early stages of their long distance relationship, Jamie visited Catia, who, at this stage, was living with her mother in nearby Setubal. Catia chose to show Jamie the Alentejo Coast, starting in Troia and working south. Comporta Beach was one of the first places they visited. The early stages of their relationship combined with a beautifully quiet beach, facing the Atlantic ocean, and a fantastic restaurant – forged special memories for them both.

Instead of the traditional paper invitations, and because the majority of their guests were spread out around the world, the couple decided to create a wedding website instead, where people could RSVP and find out all the relevant details. All decorations were chosen, designed and implemented by Catia and her team of talented mother, sisters, father and uncles.

Gifts for the guest comprised of locally created honey and Moscatel, bought in the Setubal Market. Each gift was DIY decorated by the couple and their families with vintage fabrics and paper string. Family linen was used for the ceremony table and the pots used to contain guest’s table flowers were discovered abandoned, outside a pottery mill that had recently closed. Reclaimed jam jars were used for candles. All flowers were bought, in bulk, from the local Setubal market and were chosen for their small carbon footprint and because they typified the end of summer season. Design and arrangements directed by Catia’s mother/sisters. Decorations were implemented, on the day, by a frantic team, of father, aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

We knew as soon as we met this awesome couple that their wedding was going to be the highlight of our season, and we were right. Their big day was a true reflection of who they are, individually and as a couple, and we love the way they made everything just fit so perfectly… they re-invented the rules of a wedding day to suit them and their style, taking out traditions that didn’t mean anything to them, and adding in things that they felt were important. And through it all they never lost sight of the bigger picture, there was no stress and drama, no freaking out about things not being “perfect” … the whole day just flowed so beautifully and naturally and we feel seriously lucky to have been a part of it all.

Wedding Photography: Piteira Photography / Event Design, Flowers: The Bride + Groom / Ceremony + Reception Location: Ilha do Arroz Restaurant / Bride’s Shoes: Aldo / Wedding Dress: Pronovias / Groom’s Shoes: Schuh UK / Groom’s Suit + Shirt: Nicole Farhi / Groom’s Watch: Fossil / Wedding Rings: Figueira Joias / Bride’s Earrings: Figueira Joias (design by Bride’s Mother) / Brides Shawl: Bride’s Mother / Wedding Cake: Maria do Rosario, Family Friend

How sweet is this Dallas wedding by Ivy Weddings?  It is a big, sugary bowl of goodness with confectionary-colored details that are making me all googly-eyed.  I love their vintage-glam, eclectic, seaside theme and all the unique, yet utterly adorable, centerpieces that they created for each table full of lace, seashells, vintage pieces and photographs.  Head on over to the full gallery to see it all!

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From the Bride…Jordan and I highly valued being able to have any and all of our loved ones at our wedding celebration (hence the over-sized wedding party and fairly large guest list!), and we wanted everyone to have a great time (hence dance reception, lots of good food, Mexican food is a family favorite!!), entertainment (photo booth with various props!). We were so thankful to be able to spend this special weekend with all of our loved ones!

In order to achieve this, we HAD to do things as cheap as possible and we were very fortunate to have family and friend involvement in every aspect of our wedding and reception. Since both of us greatly valued it being a great time for everyone, and I really wanted it to be as classy and beautiful as possible, yet down to earth we spent a lot of time thinking through the logistics with intentionality.  We were able to have all of our wedding party to stay with us at a nearby encampment where we also were able to enjoy our rehearsal dinner and wedding day breakfast in a homey, laid back environment.

We enjoyed our theme of vintage-glam eclectic seaside wedding because it fit all of our interests: using vintage items as centerpieces that we already had and/or could reuse in our home, choosing the colors sea-foam and tangerine (2 of our favorite colors–he and many of his groomsmen are Oklahoma State fans plus these colors were the theme of our new beach cottage in California!!)  Classy accents of cream. gold, champagne: Pearls, lace, ruffles, sassy shoes, big glam hair and hairpieces are all a part of my personal style and so all of the bridal party was nicely accessorized in this manner! We also loved the look of the crisp linen and cotton attire that our wedding party all wore, we wanted for it to be classy and beautiful…yet down to earth.

Our location was perfect–my alma mater where I greatly enjoyed my undergrad years and the place where Jordan completely surprised me with a proposal.  It was a gorgeous, sentimental venue that was a perfect location for our guests who came from all over to celebrate with us.  The dance reception was also incredible–my friends decorated the trees and gazebo with chandeliers and lights like a fairytale and my good friend provided DJ services for us .  Our guests enjoyed dancing, glass bottled sodas and a homemade photo booth with various props that kept everyone entertained for the evening!! Our parents, family, wedding party  and other friends helped us tremendously to have an extraordinary wedding celebration that we will never ever forget!! We had the best time with each other and our loved ones, everything came together better than we could have ever asked or imagined and we couldn’t believe how our loved ones took the time to come from all over to celebrate and party with us!! It was incredible and we are so thankful!!

Wedding Photography: Ivy Weddings / Venue: Dallas Baptist University / Bride’s Dress: Custom Mostafa Moghbel of The Bridal Showroom / Bride’s Shoes: Jessica Simpson / Bride’s Hair: Cheryl Graves of Magnolia Hair Salon / Bride’s Make-up: Aubrey Corbett / Bride’s Ring: Israel Diamond Supply / Groom’s Ring: James Avery / Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew / Groom + Groomsmen Suits: Tuxedo Junction / Florals: Mary Buchanan, Mother of the Bride / Catering: Sodexo, DBU / Transportation: Jimmy Gibson / Bride’s + Groom’s Cake: Sarah Crews / DJ: Jake Salem / Officiant: Rev. Mike A. Perez, Grandfather of the Bride

I have the best job ever. But if I could think of one thing that could make it even better it would be this: on-site wedding reporting. Not just getting the prettiest ever images sent to my inbox, but getting to actually attend these fantastic fetes. That so would have come in handy with this Austin wedding. I’m dying to smell those flowers, to eat that delish food, to dance the night away at this affair, planned and designed by BZ Events. And to hang out with this couple and share this special, special day with them. It would have been amazing. Luckily, Diana M. Lott Photography was there snapping away at every little moment, so we’ve got a gallery chock full of her work to make us feel like we really were there. Meet you there!

From BZ Events … When we first spoke with Emily about her wedding vision, here’s how she summed up her dream day —  a fun, destination Austin wedding, an exciting venue, an amazing band + an atmosphere where no one would wait for a drink or a nibble! And thanks to our amazing team of vendors, that was  just how the day unfolded.

Their color palette embraced all of the natural Spring tones and included lots of bright blues, pinks, fresh greens and soft whites. Blue thistle, pink peonies, phaeleonopsis orchids, tulips and loads of hydrangea graced the ceremony and reception decor. Emily’s bridesmaids selected their own blue dresses to round out the Spring soiree.

In the spirit of a “rocking party” reception, we planned their menu to be completely portable, leaving guests plenty of time to mix, mingle and dance. The options were almost as plentiful (and just as tasty) as a Thanksgiving feast.

Guests enjoyed a delicious raw bar, complete with oysters on the half shell, broiled shrimp and fresh crab claws. A decadent carving station, a made-to-order taco/tostada bar and Chinese Chicken Salad, served in branded take out boxes, rounded out the selections.

Paired with classic lime and Prickly Pear margaritas, the menu was a huge hit … Then, of course, there was wedding cake + a late night slider snack! No guest went hungry at this wedding.

Guests dined and danced under the stars at the gorgeous Wild Onion Ranch to the sounds of one of Austin’s best bands, the Memphis Train Revue. Longhorns roamed the ranch, providing plenty of picture-perfect photo opportunities for Emily and John’s family and friends. A surprise fireworks show (and sparklers) ended the night in style, as the newlyweds drove off in their royal blue convertible.

Photography: Diana M. Lott Photography / Event Planning + Design: Cortney Zieky, BZ events / Flowers: Westbank Floral Market / Ceremony + Reception Venue: Wild Onion Ranch / Caterer: 2Dine4 / Rentals: Premiere Party Central / Linens: Marquee Event Group / Band: Memphis Train Revue / Ceremony musicians: Hill Country Strings / Hair: Rachel McDaniel / Makeup: Rhea McCarter / Officiant: Jim Gentil

We’re taking an early morning trip to the beach and checking in with this insanely gorgeous wedding with beyond beautiful images by Anne McGowan Photography and florals and design by Kim Fisher Designs. This intimate beach side wedding with its pops of pink petals is just what the doctor ordered on this cloudy New England morning. Click here for even more!

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From the Bride…Chris and I met in Pittsburgh in 2002 while working in the same hospital. We had a lovely courtship for 9 years before deciding to finally get married!  We chose to have our own private, intimate ceremony at Pebble Beach this past May. Pebble Beach is a special, sentimental place for us….we had taken our first vacation there together, and have such very fond memories.  We always thought that it would be a wonderful, beautiful place to be married some day. We married on 5/5/11 with the ceremony taking place on the lawn by the 18th green at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, overlooking the beautiful Pacific.  Absolutely breathtaking!

We still wanted to be able to celebrate our marriage with family and friends and found Bald Head Island to be the perfect place. Our vision was to have a small intimate beach side reception and vacation. We found Mr. Wisner’s home, La Vita Bruta and it perfectly reflected this vision, as well as represent us.  It’s a more comfortable and relaxing place, and we really wanted our guests to feel at home, rather than celebrate in a more formal-like setting.  Kim Fisher really captured our vision and taste with all of her beautiful designs and decor.  I had a wonderful experience planning it all with her and putting this simply elegant beach side vision into place for our vow renewal ceremony and reception. The Martime Market was also a great fit for us. We LOVE food and this was extremely important to us to have a menu with tasteful, flavorful, quality food (and we knew that our guests would expect this from us, knowing that we are food snobs).  We wanted a menu that was a combination of coastal and southern flavors. MM was amazing–staff and food!!  They definitely provided us with exactly what we had asked, and hoped for…outstanding food and service.

We wanted our guests to take something away with them so I was trying to come up with a unique idea for some time as to what kind of wedding favors we wanted to have for our guests.  I wanted something that not only tied in with our beachside reception theme, but also something that was representative of us.  All of our family and friends know that we are foodies, and love to cook!  I discovered the idea of using sea salts, and thought this would be just perfect. I found exactly what I wanted at Williams Sonoma, and loved the variety of flavors that we could share with our guests.  We thought they would be great, and guests may remember us and our day each time they used them at home while cooking/eating a delicious meal.

Wedding Photography: Anne McGowan Photography / Event + Floral Design: Kim Fisher Designs / Ceremony + Reception Location: La Vita Bruta / Invitations: Salutations + Crane & Co. (design) / Wedding Dress: Amy Kuschel / Veil: Jennifer Leigh / Groom’s Suit: JoS A. Bank / Wedding Cake: Edible Art / Macarons: Alice Liu, Family Friend / Caterer: Maritime Market / Sand Ceremony Mason Jar Glass Set: My Swedish Farmhouse / Wedding Favors: Williams Sonoma / Specialty Cocktail: Fresh Mint Margarita – Maritime Market

I love, love, LOVE a brunch wedding.  And, really, can you blame me?  Fabulous food combined with your big day is never a bad idea.  Especially pancakes!  Plus, when you add in a plethora of lovely DIY details, one very gorgeous museum setting, two sweet as can be lovebirds and an entire gallery of brilliant images by Courtney Dudley Photography, it’s a downright perfect soiree.  And just wait until you check out those insanely awesome paper bouquets.  Ah.mazing.  Click here for even more!

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From the Bride… My now husband Mark and I knew from the very moment that we were engaged that we wanted a fun and different wedding. We are actors and so we knew we wanted to incorporate “Theatre” as a theme in our wedding. It was dumb luck that we found an awesome museum that had a theater inside of it! Once we found that, the first of our wedding dreams came true. Mark is also a HUGE dinosaur buff and we saw they were having a dinosaur exhibit during our wedding. I have seen my husband happy about a lot of things but this takes the cake. Mark was set!

Then we thought, “What type of meal does EVERYONE love to eat?” And almost immediately, we looked at each other and decided that our wedding, was going to be a BRUNCH wedding! Who doesn’t love mimosas and pancakes, french toast and waffles? We knew how much we loved it and so we thought, WHY NOT? It ended up saving us SO much money and was a unique, laid back awesome part of the wedding. Our overall goal was to make sure that guests left knowing who we were as a couple. And now, nearly 3 months after our wedding, I really feel we did that.

Wedding planning can be so daunting and I, like many other brides, did not have a huge budget. My parents had both been out of work and so I wanted to keep the wedding small and very personal. DIY projects became my best friends. With the help of friends and family, we created our invitations, programs (Playbill style), centerpieces, boutonnieres, bouquets, guest book, wedding cake…just about EVERYTHING. I was most proud of the bouquets. A mixture of paper flowers with script pages (Mark proposed at a curtain call of a Midsummer Night’s Dream, so we used pages from that script), ribbon roses, both sheer and satin and some fake flowers from Michaels. We worked so hard on those and I felt they looked amazing. It was a lot of work, including a year of collecting milk glass vases and vintage books, making tons and tons of paper flowers for the bouts and bouquets, working tirelessly on a template to design our Playbill programs and at the end of the day, just crossing my fingers that what I was seeing in my head was what I would see on the day.

And then the day came…and it was WONDERFUL. We didn’t tell the guests we were getting married in the theater, so when they came into the museum, they were ushered there so it was a total surprise. We then gave them time after the ceremony to roam the museum and see the various exhibits going on there. We wanted them to enjoy the whole place, not just the event of our wedding. We added a few personal touches. We had choreographed our own first dance and performed that, we wrote our vows, we put Shakespearean quotes that we loved on each of the tables instead of table numbers, my father made our Ketubah (marriage contract in Jewish weddings) and the top of our cake was my grandparent’s cake topper from their wedding. They have both passed, so it was a great way to honor their memory. We wanted the day to be casual, fun and personal. I think weddings are the most wonderful days for the couple in the whole wide world, but make sure you have the wedding YOU want to have. It’s hard during planning to remember that, but if you stay true to yourself, you will feel so fulfilled and your wedding day will be everything you dreamed it would be.

Wedding Photography: Courtney Dudley Photography / Centerpieces: AW Flowers / Hair: In Style Down the Aisle / Make-up: Gina Brozon Makeup Artist / Day-of Coordination: Cindy Marotta of All About You Events / Wedding Ceremony + Reception Location: Morris Museum / Wedding Invitations: DIY from Michaels / Bride’s Shoes: Dana Davis Collection via Ideeli / Wedding Dress: J.Crew / Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale + Watters / Groom’s Attire: J.Crew / Groomsmen Attire: Express / Paper Bouquets: Jinni Pike of Caged Bird Things

The morning of your wedding is so not the time to be sporting your hubby-to-be’s college tee-shirt, comfy as it may be. Think about it, you’ll be getting your hair and make-up done in front of the camera, so you’ll want to look fab, not frumpy. Instead of donning a plain, white robe with sparkles on the back, you should totally check out these gorgeous Lil’ Getting Ready Dresses from Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie. They are THE PERFECT thing to slip into! They’re strapless, super feminine and pretty and oh-so-easy to get on and off so you don’t have to worry about ruining hours and hours of hair and make-up perfection when you change into your gown.

And they’re not just for brides! If you’re looking for something special to get your besties as a thank you for enduring the months and months of planning that have led up to your big day, these, my friends, are what you want to give. They are the prettiest we’ve seen and are guaranteed to be worn again and again. You and your besties are bound to look absolutely fabulous for the camera in these pretty, little numbers!

And it gets even better! Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie is giving one lucky reader a free Lil’ Getting Ready Bridesmaid and Robe Set!* To enter just comment on this post letting us know one of your favorite moments with your girls. We’ll pick a random winner this Friday, December  2nd and announce the lucky lady in our Wrap Up post at the end of the day. Good luck! xoxo

*color to be determined by Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie

This Ohio couple is gorgeous. The bride is a vision in her stunning gown, and the groom looks pretty dapper himself in his black tux. But aside from that, they love they share is so obvious, so deep, so beautiful. Just wait until you see the Wedding Day Preview from Poetic Cinema. All I have to say is grab a tissue. But before we get there, I’ll warm up those tear ducts with the most amazing photos from Inlux Photo – of the bride, the groom, and the love and tears they shared on their wedding day. Click here for more!

Grab the tissues…

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Our wedding day was a long time coming.  Donte and I had a distance relationship for seven and a half years and I couldn’t wait for the day when we would be together in one place.  I was never one of those girls who dreamed of her wedding day and imagined myself being a princess.  I did, however, wonder about the guy that I would marry and I knew early on in our relationship that Donte was the guy that I had always imagined.

The ceremony turned out to be more beautiful than expected, despite the rain earlier in the day.  When I got down to the end of the aisle I realized that Donte was crying, and then when he read his personal vows he bawled!  There wasn’t a dry eye in the house and it made for a heartfelt ceremony.

When it came time to plan, we almost immediately knew that we wanted a formal, sophisticated, black-tie affair.  I know that millions of other brides say that their theme is Old Hollywood Glamour, but after envisioning what we wanted, I immediately understood why other brides choose this theme.  When you think of Old Hollywood you almost always think classic, elegant, romantic…and we realized that this was exactly what we wanted.

We chose black, white, and soft pink since it’s a clean palette and very classically beautiful.  I knew that I wanted full tall and short centerpieces so I chose the simple combination of pink roses and hydrangeas to bring color into the reception room.  We know that black-tie usually equals lots of money, so we figured out a way to have a lot of elegant touches without the big price tag.  That meant a lot of DIY projects!

I taught myself how to use Photoshop by watching YouTube tutorials and designed all of our paper items and uploaded and printed them through Vistaprint.  I designed everything from the invitations, wedding announcement poster, dinner menus, programs, escort cards, the aisle runner, table numbers, etc.  The secret to having successful DIY projects is to start early.  My goal was to have a wedding that only looked expensive and I think we pulled that off successfully.  Our wedding day was truly one of the happiest, heartfelt days of our lives and one that we’ll never forget.

Photography: Inlux Photo / Ceremony & Reception: Heritage Golf Club / Flowers: Flowers on Springtree Lane / Cinematrography: Poetic Cinema / Bride’s Dress: Maggie Sottero / Bridesmaids Dresses: Bari Jay / Makeup: Kelli Ramey of Beautimarkedbykelli / Hair: Michael Matteson of Square One Salon and Spa / Shoes: Me Too / Bride’s Bracelet: Rent The Runway / Cake: The Cake Studio

Anyone who reads SMP knows we’re obsessed with two things. Great photography and gorgeous details. So when we get a wedding that combines the two into one crazy beautiful affair that literally brings tears to our eyes, well. It makes for a handful of wedding bloggers who can’t stop smiling. Such is the case with this next Aaron Delesie fete. With Lisa Vorce behind the design wheel, bringing her insane creativity and style to each and every details, the result is a wedding that I am 100% sure will skyrocket to the top of your must-have list. Just make sure to keep breathing and check out the gallery once the dust has settled.

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From Lisa at Oh How Charming!…We fell in love with Kim on our first phone call with her. She’s hysterical. We basically had 3 months (my favorite!) to plan Kim & CJ’s wedding — and Kim knew exactly what she wanted. The entire color palette for their wedding was inspired by a fabulous necklace Kim purchased for her sweet dog “Blu”. The color way consisted of Cobalt Blue, Turquoise, Fuchsia, Mustard, and “Stone”.

Kim & CJ’s wedding was one of the first events on San Ysidro Ranch’s upper estate lawn. So fabulous! We had a little bit of a cloudy day, so Kim’s vibrant color palette was a welcome burst of color to the cloudy skies (and not to mention a lovely burst of color to the regular neutral color palettes in my portfolio!).

For the ceremony – we paired fruitwood chiavari chairs with mustard cushions. The fabulous team at R. Jack Balthazar did a gorgeous residential installation for the ceremony “altar” and the flower girls and ring bearers sat on mustard bean bags which was a sweet addition to the ceremony decor. You can see the influence of Blu’s necklace all the way down to the bridesmaid dress selections which were beyond extraordinary. R. Jack created beautiful hot pink peony bouquets for all the bridesmaids to carry which looked so amazing next to their vibrant dresses.

For dinner –  we paired stone colored Irish linen with white hemstitch runners on our long tables, and then beautiful white linens with organdy overlays on our round tables. All chairs had mustard cushions on them for continuity.  On the tables, we had silver rimmed glass chargers, silver rimmed glassware, vintage silver spoon napkin rings, vintage flatware, and vintage silver salt cellars. R. Jack created gorgeous floral tablescapes complete with grapes, peonies, white majolica, maidenhair fern and then paired them with turquoise votives and “collected” silver pieces, and crystal decanters filled with table wine.

The wedding was just beautiful and the weather held up for a gorgeous, gorgeous evening. Thank you to Kim and CJ for letting us be a part of their grand affair, and thank you to Blu for all the inspiration!

Wedding Photography: Aaron Delesie Photographer /  Event Production + Design: Lisa Vorce of Oh How Charming! / Venue: San Ysidro Ranch / Florals & Decor: R. Jack Balthazar / DJ: Red Shoe LA / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Linens: La Tavola Linen / Lighting: Lighten Up / Stationery: Mélangerie Inc. / Hair: Marilee Albin / Make-up: Fiore Beauty / Celebrant: Jon Ireland / Ceremony Music: Friends of the Groom / Cocktail Music: Supernova / Wedding Cinematography: Paper Tape Films

All of us in the states have spent the weekend nursing our turkey and pie hangovers.  Thankfully we had some time to bring you a dose of wedding inspiration.  A perfect way to kick off the week.  This lovely vintage wedding by Anel Photography is full to the brim with sweet details and a beautiful story to accompany it.  Click here to see the full gallery!

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From Anel Photography…Exquisite comes to mind when I look back on Selena & Ben’s wedding. My heart went into overdrive when I saw all the detail.  There were layers upon layer of vintage touches. With each piece having some sort of special memory, tying it all together on the beginning of another journey for them with their little adorable Jesse! Selena & Ben wanted a vintage country garden celebration on the farm with a relax tone to it. Which I think exceeded all expectations, leaving us all in awe. They created a special day for all to remember for years to come! Each piece of furniture was hand picked & decorated to their taste to blend in with the style they wanted for this special day. Selena even planted all the hanging baskets & succulents in the cans which were given to Ben’s mum after the wedding, which to me is soooo special.

She also nearly missed her beauty sleep the night before becoming Mrs, as she wanted all the details to be perfect & left the creation of the living chandelier for last. Which to me was worth it, as it created such a striking centerpiece for the aisle. I just loved the green colored rug that she used to create a walkway to the love of her life.  WOW, I still can’t get over it all, as the day unfolded it all just got prettier.

Selena arrived in a vintage 1929 Chev that entered through the walkway “Ethel St”.  Halfway down the walkway they drove past a hanging heart that she made for her cousin’s wedding earlier this year.  She borrowed it from her cousin to hang it at her own wedding to symbolize their friendship and family ties. By the end of the ceremony, we were welcomed with such gorgeous sun rays making it such a perfect day. While we focused on the family photos, guests enjoyed refreshments and relaxed in the various entertainment areas.  They even had an outback powder room, constructed by Selena’s bother-in-law with some special finishing touches added by her sister-in-law.

I must say that Selena did a stunning job with setting the scene for the family photos. She created a lounge setting with the cutest side table, to even include a stack of books which belonged to Ben’s Papa {Grandfather} who was dearly loved by them & was Jesse’s biggest fan.  He passed away late last year and the books were a little piece of him that they wanted to include in all their family photos.  I did not know this at the time, but what a way to remember the ones that are dearly missed. The celebrations continued into the night at Toodyay Memorial Hall. What a way to celebrate the love of two people joined to be k.i.s.s.i.n.g F.O.R.E.V.E.R.

Wedding Photography: Anel Photography / Wedding Dress: Collette Foubert of Caleche Bridal House via Hob Nob Bridal / Veil: The Bride / Bride’s Shoes: Mollini Subiaco / Shoe Clips: The Bride / Bridesmaids Dresses: Brides Selection (vintage embellishments added by the Bride) / Groom’s Suit: Stags Menswear / Best Man Attire: Australian Formal Wear / Boys Suit: Myer / Ceremony Location: Private Residence / Reception Location: Toodyay Memorial Hall / Floral Design: Selena Golding of Event Flowers (The Bride) / Caterer: Onset Catering / Make-up: Renita of Enchantment Makeup / Hair: Mardi’s Hairworks / Wedding Cake: Mother of the Bride / Direction Signs: Father of Groom

I had a lot to be thankful for this past holiday and one of those things might just have to be Patrick Moyer Photography and this beyond gorgeous Malibu wedding that he sent us.  What a perfect way to help kick this turkey day hangover.  It is all kinds of pretty with the most perfect Southern California details.  Natural elements and pops of vibrant colors look stunning against this beautiful backdrop of sand and water.  Click here to see them all in the full gallery!

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From the Bride…We wanted our wedding to reflect a love of nature, art, architecture, music, good food and reverence for family customs… a small intimate outdoor wedding in a unique location, away from the hustle and bustle, with our closest family and friends!  Rancho Cielo, a private contemporary residence atop a mountain in Malibu was a spectacular setting for the wedding we envisioned!  The modern architecture set in a dramatic landscape dotted with succulents, unique rock formations and views to the mountains and valleys beyond was just incredible!

Our wedding day was an unusually hot day from the coast to the valleys in Southern California.  For the ceremony we had parasols placed on the guest chairs to give them respite from the sun.  From where the guests sat, two mountain peaks framed Stephan and I standing in front of an altar table where we placed glass vessels for an earth mixing ritual incorporated into our ceremony.  My father brought earth from my childhood home in the Midwest and Stephan’s relatives brought earth from Bulgaria, where he is originally from.  And with the lingering smell of sage in the air we read our vows to one another. After we were pronounced husband and wife my niece poured a small amount of water and geranium on the ground before us from a Bulgarian copper vessel to send us on a life path filled with health, prosperity, and good luck!

Following cocktail hour by the pool my mother-in-law fed us bread with honey which is another Bulgarian custom.  We sat for a family-style dinner and looked around seeing all the people we love dining outdoors as the sun set in the distance with the most beautiful light filling the valleys and illuminating the mountainside.  The sounds of live jazz later filled the air as guests intimately talked and enjoyed the pleasant evening temperatures.  We also had a scotch bar set-up with descriptions of the various whiskeys.  Stephan has been discovering different types of scotch over the past couple years and many people enjoyed them that evening along with some great regional California wines.  The array of beautiful petite desserts our caterer prepared were a hit as well!

The week before the wedding we had so much fun making our homemade “pucker face” pickles with Stephan’s parents and loved sharing them with our guests as take home gifts at the wedding.  Our wedding was truly beautiful and so meaningful for us!  Many thanks to all that helped make it happen!

Wedding Photography: Patrick Moyer Photography / Wedding Coordinator: Renea Martoff of Sharibella Events / Floral Design: Centia Batz of Petal Floral / Hair + Make-up: Theresa Haung / Catering: Candice Food Couture / Rentals: Smart Party Rentals / Guitarist: Andrew Jackson / Jazz Musicians: Austin Peralta Quartet / Venue: Rancho Cielo

Welcome back to another fabulous week of inspiration here on SMP Canada, lovelies!  We’re jump starting your Monday with a sweet as can be British Columbia affair that is sure to capture your hearts one darling DIY detail at a time.  Yes, I am loving the charming backyard setting, gorgeous bunting, stunning bridesmaid frocks, vintage vases and uber-yummy desserts table.  Plus, Kristina Belkina Photography filled our gallery with breathtaking images… and that means an entire Monday spent wrapped up in pretty.  Sounds like a good plan to me!  Click here for more.

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From the Bride… Carey and I got engaged in September 2010.  It started out with a few small ideas and slowly developed into hundreds of small ideas.  (Thanks to my addictions to SMP and Etsy!)  I always wanted a summer backyard style wedding.  My biggest challenge was choosing a theme or direction to take with decor… so I didn’t!  It really ended up being a collaboration of my favorite ideas that I found in the endless hours I spent on wedding blogs.  The same applied to the color scheme, I pretty much went with a rainbow of pastels.  Unfortunately we didn’t have an unlimited budget to work with so almost all the decorations were made by myself and my bridesmaids.  I hunted for months in all the local thrift stores for vases, half of which I ended up spray painting white. I made all the pom pom, fabric flags (bunting), table numbers and hanging mason jars.  I couldn’t believe how well everything came together, it looked better than I had imagined.  My good friend Melissa from Coastal Weddings & Events was instrumental in ensuring everything was just right, you could NOT ask for a more calm and organized wedding planner.  The day of the wedding I left the reception venue feeling relaxed knowing everything would be done just right.

The biggest hits were the candy apple martinis, photobooth, the music and, of course, the late night hot dogs. Music is so important to a great event and the song list I compiled did not disappoint.  Our DJ did an amazing job lining up hit after hit.  Thanks to her, the dance floor was never empty.  My favorite part of the this perfect day was when the music came on and the dance floor filled up and we got to relax and spent the rest of the night dancing with all of our favorite people who came to support us.  The day could not have gone any better and I want to thank everyone who helped to make this day absolutely perfect!

Wedding Photography: Kristina Belkina Photography / Wedding Coordination: Melissa from Coastal Weddings & Events / Catering: Side Dish Cafe / Desserts: Candy Apple Bakeshop / Floral Design: Gibsons Florist / Bridesmaid Dresses: BCBG + Aritzia / Bridesmaid Necklaces: Stella Salvador / Invitations: Less Ordinary Designs / Groomsman Suits: Classy / Make-up: Sarah Till Coward / Hair: Rainbow Room Salon

Oh Chicago, how in the heavens have I never visited you before? You look so splendidly pretty, and are host to some of the most fabulous fêtes. For instance, this city chic affair by Denver Smith Photography – it’s full of gorgeous green hues and fabulous city views, so gawking over this wedding just makes me feel like I need to book a trip to the Windy City ASAP. But you don’t have to hop on a plane to enjoy all of the pretty – you can see it all in the full gallery!

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From Denver Smith Photography…I knew Victoria and Nick’s wedding day was going to be fun after shooting their engagement session. I just had no idea HOW fun! The bridal party was a blast, and the event itself was absolutely gorgeous! The W Hotel City Center did an amazing job executing on Victoria and Nick’s vision of their wedding, with style and class. The day began in the bridal suite with all of the bridesmaids and myself, up to my normal shenanigans. During planning, I dropped the idea of doing the First Look in the center of LaSalle Street in front of the Board of Trade. I full expected Victoria and Nick to say “uhhh no way.” Instead, they jumped at the chance and loved the idea! So from the hotel, we made our way to the location for the First Look, and while standing in the middle of traffic on a Saturday afternoon (and luckily neither myself nor my second shooter Doug getting hit by said traffic), we were able to witness along with all the bystanders on the street, the first time Nick was able to see his beautiful bride Victoria on their wedding day.

Victoria and Nick wanted a bunch of locations photographed during their formals before the ceremony. They began by doing a First Look in front of a large crowd of people and traffic in the middle of LaSalle, right in front of the Chicago Board of Trade. While not the typical setting for a reveal, it was awesome and definitely unique. She gave me a near 4 hour window to capture photos throughout Chicago. After the First Look, we began our Trolley Photo Safari, where we traveled around Chicago to various places important to the two of them and photographed the couple and the bridal party. We visited the Franklin Street Bridge, Wrigley Field where they had their names on the marquee, and the South Pond in Lincoln Park. We had a blast, and even though we had another wedding party stalking us to nearly every location, we were able to get a lot of great images! Sadly, I wanted to do a wedding party show down shot, but the other photographer with the other wedding didn’t seem to keen on it.

Victoria and Nick decided to go with our “DropTheFun” Photobooth at their wedding, which is essentially a portable studio setup that I bring along to the wedding reception. My assistant was clicking away for 3 hours during the reception, and the crowd seemed to have a blast taking the photos! And the photos…well let’s just say they were a whole lot of fun as well! (for images from the photobooth, check out: http://bit.ly/su26LV )

In addition to that, my favorite part of the day was actually the bridal party. They were a lot of fun to be with, and they kept in mind the reason everyone was there together. There was no drama, just a whole lot of fun!

Wedding Photography: Denver Smith Photography / Second Photographer: Doug McGoldrick Photography / Ceremony + Reception Venue: W Chicago – City Center / Bride + Bridesmaid Fashion: Watters / Bridal Salon: B. Ella Bridal / Bride + Bridesmaid Shoes: Nina / Groom + Groomsmen Fashion: Calvin Klein / Floral Design: Flora Chicago / DJ + Reception Entertainment: Okyne Media Lab

Black and white and fabulous all over, I can’t think of a better way to start this fresh new week than with this sophisticated stunner by Forever Photography Studio. Perfectly timeless with classic details tucked away in each glamourous corner, it’s a fabulous example of why we just get giddy at the sight of a beautiful ballroom fête. Lucky for all of us, the gallery is full with even more glam so be sure to stop on by!

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From Forever Photography Studio…This wedding was so classic and chic! I really loved the black and soft cream colors and mixed with an amazing room, it made for beautiful pictures. Lara and Garson were so wonderful to be around. You can really feel the love between them, and we are so happy for the newlyweds! We hope you all enjoy their classy wedding at the Texas Federation of Women’s Club’s Mansion!

Wedding Photography: Forever Photography Studio / Wedding Cake: Stardust Pastry / Band: Matchmaker Band + TX Pro DJ / Floral Design: Bouquets of Austin / Caterer: Royal Fig Catering / Wedding Dress: The Princess Bridal / Bride’s Shoes: Dolce Vita / Jewelry: Tiffany’s & Co. + Kristin Morris / Venue: The Mansion / Hair & Makeup: Maris Malone Calderon