It’s almost Valentines day which means that it’s almost time to start dropping your honey some hints. I mean, don’t get us wrong – we looove a good grocery store rose, but sometimes it’s the luxuriously layered blooms that speak loudest when it comes to heart shaped holidays. Which is why we’ve rounded up a few lovelier than lovely bouquets to inspire your beau this year!

Valentine's Day Bouquets

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Valentine's Day Bouquets

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More Valentine’s Day Inspo Below!

Conversation Hearts | Affordable Valentine’s Day Gifts He’ll Love | Valentine’s Date Ideas for the Low-Key Couple

Around these parts, Valentine’s Day is kind of a big deal. And not only is it a big deal for us wedding bloggers, but it’s also that time of year a lot of VERY important questions get asked on bended knee. We’re not promising to know your beau’s big plans, but just pointing out some sneaky tip-offs he might be preparing to propose (!!!!!!!!)

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He’s Standoffish

He seems a little more pre-occupied than usual, or withdrawn from day-to-day conversations.

He Double and Triple Checks Your Schedule over Valentine’s Weekend

Because obviously, he needs to make sure you’re free!

He’s Overly Protective of His Phone or Wallet

Receipts, ring photos or proposal planning texts could all be his top secret information.

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He Asks or Confirms Your Jewelry Tastes

I mean, this one is just obvious!

He’s Been in Money Saving Mode.

More date nights in, could mean more bucks saved for the bling.

He’s Initiated Discussions About Long-Term Plans

Jobs, locations, kids or no kids? It’s all important convo topics with our soon-to-be.

He Treats You To a Spa Day

Hello, manicure!

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He Makes Big (or Surprise) Plans for Valentine’s Weekend

Whether it’s an escape to the beach or a reservation at your favorite restaurant, he just might be up to something special.

He Becomes Overly Sentimental

All of the sudden he’s reminiscing on how you two first met, your first date, etc.

He’s in Talks With Your Family or Closet Friends

Almost as if they ALL know something you don’t!

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Psssst: a little ring inspiration to get you started!

What's Your Engagement Ring Style?

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What's Your Engagement Ring Style?

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Ohh what I would give to be one of those effortlessly cool french girls (you know the ones), but until then I can still fake it until I make it – right?! Enter a hair-do that can carry me from conversing with co-workers uptown, to cocktails at the coolest new spot downtown. A straight off the runway look that is as elegant as it is easy and we’ve got it all waiting for you below. Press play for your daily dose of pretty!

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I fully believe that preparation is a good hostess’s best friend. And after years of learning from the best of them (ahem Hostess with the Mostess Abby Larson) I’ve adopted a few tried and true tricks. Things like always having a stash of good champagne for impromptu celebrations, a curated play list at the ready and a few crowd-pleasing recipes in my arsenal and now this little trick. Meet the DIY Hostess Basket from Simply Charming Socials + Sawyer Baird.

This time of year, we all of a sense of urgency to clean house. Decluttering, purging, Spring Cleaning, whatever you call it, the effort to streamline and simplify is embedded in our souls. As you tackle the pantry, keep one thing constant: a Hostess Basket.

From overnight guests to dinner parties to showers of all kind, I adore being a hostess. There is something about preparing a lovely meal, decorating a room, setting the table, and laying out little goodies for friends and family that brings me such joy. I’m important to be ready for guests, so I keep a Hostess Basket in my pantry in case an impromptu get-together arises.

Fill a basket or bin with gourmet dry goods, candles, linens, and a couple of tiny goodies for last minute dinner parties and spend-the-night guests. When the time comes to host, just add some fresh ingredients and flowers on the table, and you’re all set.

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A few Ideas for the perfect Hostess Basket

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• Linen Spray: A mild scented linen spray can be used as a Febreze stand-in or as a quick air freshener.

• Pasta Sauce: Your favorite jar of sauce will have some shelf life and is versatile enough to use on a pasta dish, grilled chicken, or even a bread-dipper. Pesto is a good alternative if you don’t love red sauces.

• Caramels: These are my absolute favorite and can go in a candy dish, on a pillow in the guest room, or even in little goodie bags.

• Scone Mix: This mix sits well in a pantry and makes for tasty breakfast, brunch, or dessert sweet. Pair with ice cream, whip cream, and/or fresh berries.

• Turkish Towel: Accent or hand towels set aside just for company come in handy. Be sure to wash and iron after every use so they are good to go for the next guests.
• Bar of Soap: A gorgeous bar of hand soap goes a long way in fancying up your bathroom for guests. Choose a mild scent that could work with any season, such as oat milk or honey.

• Gourmet Pasta: Keep a bag of fancy-shaped pasta or another starch in your basket.

• Pickles: A jar of picked peppers, veggies, or olives make for great gourmet additions to your appetizer platter or dinner.

• Flavored Syrup: Vanilla syrup can be added to cocktails, coffee, or even soda. Just a splash goes a long way.

• Spice Blend: A versatile spice mix or season salt is important to keep aside as it can be used on anything from roasted potatoes to pot roast.

• Fancy Votives: I always keep a collection of fancy votives aside to place on my mantle, tablescape, or in my powder room. Don’t forget the tea lights and a lighter!

• Place Card Holders: These little pigs work season to season and are cute enough to give everyone a little giggle.

Photography: Sawyer Baird | Styling: Simply Charming Socials | Desgin: Simply Charming Socials

As much as your wedding is about you and your beloved starting off your happily ever after, you also want to make sure your guests have a good time. This couple did just that, using the pineapple, a sign of hospitality, as a theme throughout the day. And the result is truly beautiful thanks to gorgeous flowers from A Garden Party and these stunning photographs from Michelle Lange in The Vault!

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From Michelle Lange…The couple fell in love with Fernbrook because it’s an 18th century home with a lot of character…it reminded them of an estate that could be found in the South. Their vision for the wedding was a “garden party” at an estate, which was beautifully decorated with florals by A Garden Party. A highlight was the floral chandelier that hung from the ceiling. The couple incorporated pineapples as a sign of hospitality, wanting everyone to feel welcomed cared for, and loved on their big day. The bride also grew up with pineapples all around her home, which reminded them of beautiful Williamsburg and all things colonial. The hospitality didn’t just stop with the pineapples, as they implemented elements that would accomplish this, welcome refreshments before the ceremony, a fun pizza truck, lawn games, and a donut bar with homemade ice-cream for dessert. They really wanted their guests to enjoy themselves and know the details were planned for them.

Photography: Michelle Lange Photography | Floral Design: A Garden Party | Wedding Dress: Essense of Australia | Cake: Inn At Fernbrook Farms | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bill Levkoff | Hair: Bella Angel, LLC | Groom's Attire: Tommy Hilfiger | Venue: Inn At Fernbrook Farms | Bridal Boutique: Jay West Bridal

Your home is full of trinkets and treasures, and the best way to display them? Inside these gorgeous Havana Glass Display Boxes from Birch Lane. With gilded edges and assorted sizes, anything you display inside these boxes is sure to look beautiful. Enter below for your chance to win!

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When you have two beautiful New Zealanders saying “I do” in a site as stunning as the Greek Island of Crete, it’s kinda guaranteed to be good. And with White Ribbon Boutique Events Coordination leading the way, the goodness just gets even better. From this romantic bouquet to a night full of dancing, I sit here pouring over Anna Roussos’ pics, wishing I had been a guest. See it all in our VAULT right this way!

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From the Bride… Like all good stories it started with amazing wine and food. Jonny was working on a big project away from home with my cousin and we would often spend the weekends away as a group eating and drinking. I guess it was during this time together that we realized how similar we were and our relationship grew. I was so surprised when Jonny proposed I didn’t believe him at first. We had gone to a beautiful resort in Fiji for my birthday week and we were having bubbles in our bure, he cleverly crafted a ring out of the champagne cage and before I knew it was down on one knee proposing with his creation.

Jonny had always talked about eloping, but we wanted to include our families, so instead we chose Greece so we could have a small traditional Greek ceremony, since Jonny is Greek and a big party with everyone when we got back. It was the best of both worlds. Although organizing a wedding from so far away was tricky and we couldn’t visit any of our vendors before the wedding, it was outweighed by the positives.

I had never been a girl that had imagined my wedding before I was engaged, but once I started looking at weddings abroad, I had a clear idea of what I wanted. I loved Anna Roussos’ style of photography, with the beautiful soft light and knew from the get go, she was a must have.

I had always wanted an alfresco courtyard dinner and with the glorious days in Rethymno we were all able to sit out in the courtyard till the early hours of the next morning without once thinking about the temperature. We chose Crete as it has a more rural feel than some of the other islands, and a lot greener which reminded me of home.

Agreco Farm was absolutely picture-perfect with an amazing courtyard and landscape. Also they had the cutest chapel on the grounds which we were able to use, we couldn’t all fit inside so we were married in the late afternoon sun in front of it, by the local Priest. There is a lot of paper work to get sorted with a traditional wedding in Greece, so we were very happy to have White Ribbon Boutique Events help for this.

Since we were unable to source everything we needed in Greece, so we did some DIYing and we organized some details from New Zealand like stationery, linens, lights, etc.

While we had our photos taken, our guests were entertained with a tour of the farm. Agreco makes all its own products like wine, olive oil, raki and honey. I don’t think our guests even noticed we were missing as they enjoyed tasting the local produce and visiting the farm animals.

The food was amazing in traditional Cretan style. Being proud kiwis we brought our gorgeous Central Otago Pinot Noir and a couple of other Prophets Rock wines which paired perfectly with the quail, lamb and suckling pork all organically grown on Agreco farm.

Later, there was even time for a lesson in traditional Greek dancing! We will never forget our trip and how special the locals made us feel.

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Photography: Anna Roussos | Event Planning + Design: White Ribbon Boutique Events | Wedding Dress: Custom Made By The Bride | Invitations: D & D Letterpress | Bride's Shoes: Tony Bianco | Rings: Anna Sheffield Bridal | Calligraphy: Michaela McBride Calligraphy | Venue: Agreco | Groom's Accessories: Hugo Boss | Groom's Shoes: Rivieras | Groom’s Attire: Harrolds Melbourne | Invitation Artwork: Moena Moxham | Linen Rentals: Matha's | Ribbon: Silk and Willow | Veil: Alison Blain | Wedding Crowns: Anna Marguerite

In keeping with today’s unofficial theme of lakeside celebrations, this next rustic wedding is one you won’t forget. Photographed by Joel Serrato, filmed by Elysium and planned to the nines by Laurie Arons, it’s a day set on California’s Lake Combie which just so happens to be the spot this couple shared their first kiss years earlier. We’re tipping our hats to A Day In May, Valley Flora, TEAM, La Tavola, Curlicue Designs and all the vendors who made it happen, and heading straight to The Vault.

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From Laurie Arons Special Events… Water is an essential element for Kristina and Devin. Both grew up around the water (he spending a lot of time in his mothers home state of Hawaii and she at her family’s summer lake house in Northern California) and each later became talented water polo players.

So it was only natural that the couple chose Kristina’s family home on Lake Combie in Auburn, California because they wanted a fun and relaxed lake front wedding. It was also the spot where they first kissed years ago as teenagers.

When it came time to say I Do, the bride and groom were married on a reclaimed wood platform surrounded by lush white and green florals. The clear blue lake served as the backdrop for their vows.

At the reception, guests dined under the stars and string lights in the family’s backyard. A mix of wood farm tables with runners and fully draped tables with wedgewood blue linens were set with gold china and flatware, and fresh natural centerpieces. Kristina and Devin cleverly named the table after bodies of water with special meaning to them.

DJ Chris Clouse kicked off dancing in front of a custom “wood wall”, assembled and cut like a beautiful stack of firewood. The Perfect Endings wedding cake with its birch bark look completed the rustic reception.

Photography: Joel Serrato Film Photographer | Cinematography: Elysium Productions | Event Planning: Laurie Arons Special Events | Floral Design: Valley Flora | Wedding Dress: Rivini | Cake: Perfect Endings | Invitations: A DAY IN MAY DESIGN | Catering: Jackson Catering | Hair + Makeup: TEAM Hair and Makeup | Calligraphy: Curlicue Designs Calligraphy | Lighting: Illusions Lighting | DJ: Chris Clouse | Ceremony Music: Synchronicity Strings | Venue: At Home | Linen Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Sound: Delicate Productions | Tailor + Steamer: Heidi Johnson

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Set aside your plans for champagne come February 14 and instead toast your love with this yummy cocktail. Served up by H&H Weddings + Color Pop Events, it is anything but ordinary; in fact, it can best be described as downright delicious or maybe even dangerously delicious. Yeah that might be a bit more accurate. It’s delicate and punchy all in one little copper mug and pays extra nice with macarons.

Color Pop Events and H&H Weddings have teamed up to create a year-long cocktail series featuring unique cocktails for various holidays. Our February cocktail celebrates, what else, Valentine’s Day! We didn’t want to create a vignette that was predictable and pink, so instead we chose a white and copper color palette. We achieved the look with copper moscow mule mugs, white flower petals and copper dusted macarons. We couldn’t have been more pleased with how this delicate yet punchy cocktail turned out!

Erin LepperdOld Fling

prep time 5 Minute/s

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total time 5 Minute/s

Serves 0Ingredients

• Egg white
• 1.5 oz Vodka
• .5 oz Marie Brizard White Crème de Cacao
• .5 Cointreau Liqueur
• .5 oz lemon juice

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in a shaker.
2. Dry shake vigorously.
3. Add ice, shake to chill and strain into a coup glass.

Photography: Alexis June Weddings | Event Planning: H&H Weddings | Flowers: Days Of May | Alcohol: Equality Vodka | Cocktail: Purslane Catering | Design, Styling And Coordination: Color Pop Events | Macarons: Swallow My Words | Paper: Smoochie Paper | Styling and Rentals: Octavia & Brown

We’re in the thick of award season, which means heartfelt acceptance speeches, fabulous after parties, and of course, the red carpet looks we’ve been waiting for all year. Now if we happened to be on that nomination list, you know our style game would be on point. And while we’ll happily stick to our wedding blogger day job, these are the gowns we’d rock on our totally hypothetical red carpet.

Gowns We'd Wear on the Red Carpet

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Gowns We'd Wear on the Red Carpet

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P.S. The only thing better than a red carpet worthy gown is the perfect makeup look to go with. Watch below for the only video tutorial you’ll ever need to mastering the classic red lip!

Not to brag, but we have the best job ever. Why? Because every single day we get to read love stories. But these aren’t just any love stories – they’re your love stories and today we’ve rounded up a few that have completely stolen our hearts. From a 66 year anniversary, to plenty of cute-meet sweeties, we’re firm believers that with every great love comes a great story and we’ve got a few of our faves below!

20 Best Ever Love Stories

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20 Best Ever Love Stories

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I’ve planned and attended my fair share of bridal showers the past few years so it’s safe to say I have some advice to share with any newbies out there. From cute cocktails to decor that shines (but not brighter than the bride-to-be), here’s our SMP checklist for all bridal shower essentials.

1. Theme + Decor:

First and foremost, to get the planning started, you need a style, and when deciding on this theme, it should reflect the bride-to-be and her personal passions and preferences. Does she love all things French? How about a chic Parisian tea party? Do we have a brunch lovin’ babe? Pour those mimosas and let bright colors inspire you!

2. Invitations:

With the theme decided, share that style via your invites for all the lucky ladies in attendance.

3. Food:

Let the theme continue to inspire your planning – even with the cuisine. Is it a sit down meal or are apps enough? What are the bride-to-be’s favorite bites? Always plan for a bit more food than you think you’ll need – unwrapping gifts makes all ladies hungry!

4. Drinks:

While it’s obvious to plan for cocktails and boozy beverages, make sure to also provide non-alcoholic liquids for those who may not want to imbibe …and for when you need to rehydrate and refresh.

5. Favors:

I’ve received some odd favors in the past, and I’ve also received some super cute ones. The winners? They remind me of that fun afternoon I had toasting my girlfriend. They stuck with a theme and are often an item I continue to use to this day (or they were a tasty treat that was quickly devoured!).

6. Games:

While some games can lean more on the side of awkward and uncomfortable, we’re fans of some sort of activity for guests to partake it when they aren’t eating or watching the lady of the hour unwrap presents. You can’t go wrong with simple, sweet games that still center on the theme. Example: for a foodie shower I attended, we all got giggly guessing different spices by scent alone.

7. Designated Spot for Gifts:

It’s the day of and you’re setting everything up – don’t forget that all so important spot for gifts! And remember, many registry items are LARGE so make sure this space can accommodate!

8. Coat Check + Handbag Hot Spot:

With all the ladies arriving anytime, there’s one other area to prep. Because these ladies aren’t arriving alone – in addition to the gorgeous gifts, they’ll be toting their own handbags and maybe even coats, umbrellas and boots – don’t’ let these items ruin your decor – have a spot specially designated to keep all possible outerwear out of the way.

9. Picture Perfect Spot:

It’s time to pop the bottles and enjoy! Scope out some great spots for pics that avoid any backlighting or distractions so that your bff can ensure some high quality photos to remember all the fun.

10. Hashtag:

And along those lines… with everyone snapping cute shots, sharing and posting, it’s not too early to give that wedding hashtag a little practice. Or tweak it a bit and use it just for the bride’s shower and bachelorette!

Bridal Shower Details

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Bridal Shower Details

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When I look back at my own wedding celebration there are so many memorable moments but guess what? Some of my absolute favorites didn’t even happen that day but instead during our honeymoon. Blissfully exhausted from the wedding activities, we jetted off to St. Lucia and it was amazing. With winter still holding strong, we all could use a little vacation inspiration, so we rounded up all our SMP ladies to share their post-nuptial vacays – let the romantic wanderlust begin!

SMP Editors' Honeymoons

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SMP Editors' Honeymoons

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Get ready to meet some of the sweetest grown-up (sort of) versions of conversation hearts. From macarons to balloons on a stick to piñatas, and even leggings! this round-up might win the fun-factor award of the week. Get clicking below for all things conversation heart-inspired!

Conversation Heart-Inspired Ideas

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Conversation Heart-Inspired Ideas

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All I have to say after looking at this gallery is, YASS! Coco Tran you’ve done it again – continually captivating our hearts and screens with every single capture of this whimsical al fresco affair. From the elegant outdoor setting, to the sweet heartfelt ceremony, Eric and Isabel’s special day is beyond special. Scroll for even more and witness the beauty firsthand via THE VAULT!

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From Coco Tran… Eric and Isabel have been dating over a decade, just a few months after Eric proposed to Isabel in Hawaii, they received joful news thatIsabel was expecting! The wedding planning was put on hold, until little Tyler was born. Three years have passed and Isabelle and Eric along with their son Tyler stood in front of their closest friends and family to read each others personal vows to each other. The sweetest moments and words were exchanged, and not one person had dry eyes in the audience.

Isabel and Eric picked Lake Tahoe, as it holds a special place in their hearts. Both avid snowboarders, they spent a lot of their time enjoying the slopes. There was no other place that would of been perfect for them to tie the knot than The Hideout, Lake Tahoe.

They envisioned an intimate outdoor setting to gather their friends and families. Good food and great company was the most important thing to them. They both shared a lovely day and evening dancing below the stars until the wee hours, celebrating ten years of being together and cheering to many more.

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Photography: Coco Tran | Event Planner: Kate Whelan Events | Floral Design: Tango And Foxtrot | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Venue: The Hideout | Bridemaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo

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One of the biggest trends we’re predicting for 2016? Printed bridesmaids’ dresses, and this wedding is precisely why. All 19 (yes, 19!) of this beautiful brides’ maids look completely stunning in their printed Plum Pretty Sugar gowns. And with vendors like Pomp And Circumstance, Smilebooth, Awake Photography and Bear Hands Media, you can be sure there’s so much more pretty waiting in The Vault!

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From Awake Photography…A classic tale of Texas girl meets Southern California surfer boy. Linda and Sheyne got married in her hometown of Houston, Texas and it was a day no one will soon forget. Starting at the fabulous Hotel Zaza, Linda and her 19 bridesmaids got dolled up with the help of Kiss and Makeup and The Perfect Face. They all looked absolutely stunning in the couture Plum Pretty Sugar dresses in shades of lavender, pinks and blues. They perfectly complimented the gorgeous bride wearing a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown. After getting married at the Bride’s childhood church, St. John the Divine, everyone headed to the reflection pools at the Houston Zoo where they danced the night away under string lighting, chandelier in the trees, and perfect Texas weather. The bride and groom are animal lovers, so they surprised their guests with the animal experience at cocktail hour. Animal trainers brought out an assortment of creatures for the guests to feed and pet. It was a huge hit! Bramble and Bee created gorgeous florals full of garden roses, ranunculus, and tulips which were perfectly accented by tiny golden animals as place cards. To round out a day of celebrating a lovely couple, Pomp and Circumstance, surprised the couple and their guests with a donut holes bar as a midnight snack. The day couldn’t have been more perfect, nor the couple more radiant.

Photography: Awake Photography | Cinematography: Bear Hands Media Group | Event Planning: Pomp & Circumstance | Floral Design: Bramble & Bee | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Cake: Whisk Bakery | Invitations: Papellerie | Ceremony Venue: St John The Divine | Reception Venue: Houston Zoo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Plum Pretty Sugar | Makeup: The Perfect Face | Hair + Makeup: Kiss And Makeup | DJ: Divisi Strings | Hotel: Hotel ZaZa | Donuts: Shipley's Donuts | Photo Booth: Brooke Courtney Photography

It’s easy to love a wedding like this one.  Soft and romantic, completely beautiful and filled with sooo many amazing details, it’s impossible to narrow down a favorite.  From the lush, flowing blooms crafted by Charmed Flowers to the breathtaking setting to the sweet pink hues.  Head to THE VAULT for every moment captured by Oak & Myrrh Photography, then soak in the stunning film from Maple Tree Films below.

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From Oak & Myrrh Photography… Kiera and Scott met in college through a mutual friend and although they faced the challenge of long distance at times these two college sweethearts are meant to be. After eight years together, Scott popped the question with their two little pups, Lily and Lucy, by their side. When considering their wedding style they knew they wanted to have an intimate and romantic celebration, surrounded by the warmth of their family and friends. The elegant venue, Whistle Bear Golf Course, provided an intimate space in their Rose Room with exposed wood beams that added an elegant rustic feel.

They chose a palette of blush and gold because they loved the soft romantic feel of this combination, as well as the whimsical feel of a pop of colour brought out in the bouquets, by Charmed Flowers, for a bit of contrast. Having an outdoor ceremony was important for them, but living in Canada where the weather is unpredictable it was important to have a venue that had an alternative indoor location for the ceremony that was just as beautiful – Whistle Bear was the perfect venue for this! Whistle Bear also has a selection of spots on sight that are beautiful, and they made the day feel relaxed and organized through their coordination. This enhanced the wedding day experience greatly.

Having live music during the ceremony proved to be a unique and special aspect for the wedding day, as well as having Scott’s aunt help with decorating the signage and some ceremony details – enlisting the help of creative family members makes the day so much more sentimental and unique!

Kiera’s favourite moments from the day was the reveal she had with her dad before the ceremony and the special talk they were able to have before he walked her down the aisle, and the moment she saw Scott’s smiling face at the top of the aisle waiting to exchange vows to become Mr. & Mrs.

Haley, from Charmed Flowers and Gifts, created the bouquets with garden roses, ranunculus, and dahlias, accented with blooms and greens. The bouquets was a perfect mixture of a soft and romantic feel, with a pop of colour to make give it a romantic whimsical feeling.

She felt beautiful on the day of her wedding thanks to the beautiful Brittania gown by Maggie Sottero. The lace details of the dress were breathtaking, and the gold ombre made this dress beautifully unique.

The cake was a two-tiered buttercream cake, and adding the fresh floral to the cake gave it an understated beauty and complimented the desert table so well.

One piece of advice from the Bride… “Don’t stress over every little detail on your wedding day. It goes by incredibly fast, so it is important that you relax and take in as many moments as you can. Take a moment to sneak away with your love – it is the perfect teem to connect and reflect on your special day!”

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Photography: Oak Myrrh Photography | Floral Design: Charmed Flowers & Gifts | Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero | Cake: The Cake Box | Stationery: Beet & Path | Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Dessy Collection By Vivian Diamond | Makeup: Peace Love Lipstick - Taylor Switzer | Hair: Fresh Salon & Spa | Venue: Whistle Bear Golf Club | Bride's Jewelry: Sarah Walsh Bridal | Bridesmaids' Jewelry: Olive + Piper | Cinemetography: Maple Tree Films | Garter: The Garter Girl | Linen Rentals: Jodi Leigh Designs | Pajama's: Plum Pretty Sugar | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Table Numbers + Signage: The Paper Walrus

Say hello to modern Cinderella glass slippers—these jewel encrusted Miu Miu heels. I’m completely uhbsessed and pretty sure they’d be my shoe of choice if I were a ballroom Bride. At a ballroom wedding planned by A Charming Fete, to boot. Every corner is tucked with blooms, and personalized details like the gold foiled “That’s Amore” cocktail napkins for this couple with deep Italian roots. Like what you see? Lauren Gabrielle has more waiting for you in THE VAULT!

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From A Charming Fete…We worked closely with this gorgeous New York couple, Nicole and Robert, to plan and design their impeccably elegant and timeless wedding celebration. Both the bride and groom have deep rooted Italian heritage so we wanted to weave in some cultural elements while still keeping the tone refined and sophisticated. The couple chose to wed in a gorgeous historic Roman Catholic church in the bride’s hometown near Youngstown, Ohio. Nicole has exquisite taste and carefully selected each element from the most beautiful gold foil custom stationery suite down to her jewel encrusted Miu Miu heels. She was the picture of perfection throughout the entire day, donning a gorgeous silk slip and robe number during hair and makeup application and then changing into the most beautiful Mark Zunino gown and cathedral veil. Robert was a perfect complement to her beauty, looking dapper and polished in a tailored navy tuxedo with sharp black lapel. From a design aspect, we wanted to maintain a soft dreamy color palette mostly all whites and creams with the softest blush nude tones. Cloudlike lush florals full of garden roses and spray roses in the softest colors popped against the rich gold accents on the tablescape. The sweets table showcased samplings of mini cannoli from the best local Italian pastry shop alongside other traditional cookies. This was all just an accent to the beautiful three tiered wedding cake with intricate sugar flower and metallic gold detailing. Gold foil cocktail napkins inscribed with “That’s Amore” were passed with hors d’oeuvres and southern Italian limoncello was served at the bar throughout the evening. It was truly an honor to be a part of their special day!

Photography: Lauren Gabrielle Photography | Event Planning: A Charming Fete | Floral Design: Green Floral Shop | Wedding Dress: Mark Zunino | Cake: Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes | Bride's Shoes: Mui Mui | Bridesmaids' Dresses: JLM Couture, Inc | Makeup: Beauty Therapy | Hair: Denise Burkle | DJ: Pure Entertainment | Venue: Squaw Creek Country Club | Bridal Boutique: Kleinfeld Bridal | Bridesman Blush Suit: Topman | Chairs + Linen Rentals: TR Party Centre | Chargers: Event Source | Invitations, Programs, Menu + Table Numbers: Rose Gold Studio | Lighting + Draping: Rock the House Entertainment

Remember this gorgeous engagement session from Vicki Grafton that had us dreaming of everlasting summer? Well, that beautiful couple is back with their equally lovely wedding. Full of pretty blooms from Holly Heider Chapple Flowers, antique details and a stunning setting, Melissa and Isaac realized their wedding vision for a relaxed, elegant barn dance. See it all in The Vault!

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From Vicki Grafton Photography…Melissa and Isaac said their vows in May 2015 at a historic country estate in the bride’s hometown of Leesburg, Virginia. Their wedding was a unique blend of casual elegance with blush and white florals by Holly Chapel Flowers, crystal candle holders, silk table runners, and vintage furnishings, all in a large relaxed country barn.

From the Bride… Although our backgrounds appear to be very different–Isaac grew-up in Saskatchewan Canada and became a professional hockey player, and I was raised in Leesburg Virginia and became a psychology major–our core values are very much the same which we wanted reflected in our wedding.

Both of our families nurtured us with an appreciation for nature and good old-fashioned fun, so our we agreed that our ideal wedding would be a relaxed barn dance set in the Virginia countryside. The only challenge was that we also wanted it to be truly elegant. Unfortunately barns and elegance aren’t a natural fit. 

As we researched our options, we realized that our dream wedding had actually been held many times in olden days. People would clean-out their barns and bring-in their finest linens and silver along with other family treasures to create a bit of momentary magic. 

We looked around our homes for what might work and contracted for artisan items such as a hand-stitched guest book that would fit our budget and the authentic heirloom character we wanted to achieve. 

Our budget was helped by creating dried-flower arrangements rather than live ones at our ceremony and cocktail hour sites. And we stripped our parents’ houses of their cut crystal, silver and other antique items (mirrors from foyer walls for our head table arrangement and an art deco bureau from a sitting room for our dessert table) in order to keep costs down. 

The result was more than we expected. By surrounding ourselves with heirloom pieces from our families pasts, as well as artisan creations that would become treasures we would pass on to our children, the authentic emotional landscape was in place. 

The day turned-out to be glorious–forecasted rain that never arrived and wonderful guests who made sure that we felt the love every step of the way–and we were truly overwhelmed with what a miracle the blending of our energies and families had created.

Photography: Vicki Grafton Photography | Floral Design: Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTD | Wedding Dress: Matthew Christopher | Cake: Carolyn Taylor at Taylor Made | Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Catering: Spilled Milk Catering | Makeup: Jan Scott | Hair: Abri Harrison | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss | Venue: Riverside On The Potomac | Rentals: DC Rental

This wedding is everything – seriously stunning, perfectly intimate and overflowing with some of the most elegant moments you will ever lay your eyes upon.  Think luxe details from Anna Brinkmann Wedding Design, a breathtaking Mallorca backdrop and two stunning sweeties that really know how to throw a party, destination style. See it all captured by Peaches And Mint in THE VAULT.

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From Anna Brinkmann Wedding Design… Mallorca, one of the infamously beautiful Balearic islands, is a dream come true destination for any wedding planner – the sea breezy air is filled with the romance. The merrymaking of a wedding in such a magic spot like Cap Rocat is definitely fueled with highlight-potential and I fell in love with the location at first sight. So did Yiwei & Yuka, who choose Cap Rocat for their elegant celebration because they loved the mix of untouched nature, old masonry, sea and the laid-back luxury of this impressive 5-star resort.

From beautiful photo backdrops to the impressive ceremony with view over Palma Bay, their magical sunset vows and the elegant reception – Yiwei & Yuka’s wedding couldn’t have been any more captivating or romantic. With the timeless and elegant images of film photographer Peaches & Mint capturing the beauty, so many dreams coming true in one day and Mallorca will definitely see us again!

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See more Mallorca Weddings in THE VAULT!

Photography: Peaches And Mint | Cinematography: Drehpunkt Hamburg | Event Planning: Anna Brinkmann | Floral Design: Ars Festum | Wedding Dress: Pronovias | Invitations: Made With Love | Rings: Cartier | Hair And Makeup: Linda Clarin | DJ: DJ Bono Solera | Groom's Attire: Dolce & Gabbana | Venue: Cap Rocat | Earrings: Swarovski | Wedding Speaker: Imke Klie