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Solage Calistoga Wedding Awash with Yellow

From Koman Photography… We cannot say enough great things about Brooke and Andrew! Spending time with them is like enjoying great moments with old friends. These two are always smiling and enjoying life, it is truly a joy to see them interacting with each other. We are truly happy to have been given the chance to get to know them during their Engagement journey and now through their marriage. Their engagement session was one we will never forget and their Wedding Day at the Calamigos Ranch was perfect!

From the beautiful Bride… For anyone that knows me personally, they will know that I am a perfectionist that thrives off of stress-induced work so planning a wedding was right up my aisle. Andrew and I had been dating for 9 years when we got engaged on a beach while on vacation in Maui. He planned the proposal perfectly by asking me as the sun was setting on a beautiful cliff by the beach and even hired a photographer to capture the entire proposal. It was truly a magical day that I will never forget. Shortly after the proposal, Andrew and I were on the hunt for the perfect venue and found ourselves at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, CA where we chose the Fourth of July as the date to tie the knot. It was the perfect date because we envisioned a night of celebration, happiness, and fireworks!

For the theme, we chose a whimsical, shabby chic style so that we could highlight the beautifully rustic feel of the venue. The color scheme was light pink, cream, and gold, which complemented the natural earthy tones that the venue already provided. During the planning process, our main objective was to create an atmosphere at our wedding that accurately portrayed our own personal styles and interests. We took on many DIY projects in order to accomplish this task. To highlight Brooke’s love of sweets, we set up a candy bar and dessert bar with customized mason jars for guests to fill. For Andrew’s love of Mexican food, we set up a Mexican taco stand following dinner for guests to enjoy throughout the night. All of these things created a wedding that really felt like our own and the beautiful photos by John and Marlene captured every key moment.

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Solage Calistoga is stunning in and of itself but when you add sunny yellow florals, lemon details helping guests find their way to their seats and a gaggle of littles, it takes on a whole new level of awesome. Planned by Stacy McCain, infused with the happiest blooms by Loop Events and captured by Weddings By Sasha, have a look at the full gallery for yellow in its shiniest, happiest form.

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Nautical Yet Elegance Maryland Wedding at The Annapolis Yacht Club

From The Bride…Paul and I dated for two years after having met ten years earlier through a mutual friend. We’d both been living in San Francisco after spending a few years in New York City and finally the timing was right for both of us, after just one official date it was clear to both of us that this was the real thing!

I grew up in Northern Virginia but we both knew we wanted to get married in the Bay Area. We loved spending weekends in Napa Valley and the wine country was our first choice. We also knew we wanted a summer wedding. As soon as we visited Solage Calistoga we knew it couldn’t get any better. It was important to us that the weekend be as hassle free and luxurious as possible for our friends and family who were coming from all over the world. We wanted a venue with a fantastic restaurant, beautiful outdoor and indoor event space, luxury service for our guests and amazing pool and spa – it was perfect! Our decision to work with Stacy McCain Events was the best decision we made, Stacy and her team created our dream wedding and made the entire process seamless and smooth. We were thrilled to secure the band Wonderbread 5 for the reception and probably would have missed out on them if it weren’t for Stacy.

We started the weekend with a beautiful and laid back outdoor rehearsal dinner at Gott’s in St. Helena which was a perfect kick off to a wine country weekend. Paul’s 11 year old nephew, Luke Kennedy, gave a surprise toast that moved everyone to tears, it was such a special moment for us! Afterwards we invited all of the guests who were in town to a cocktail reception by the pool at Solage. The setting was so lovely and in addition to being the day of summer solstice there was a glowing ‘Supermoon’, the largest full moon of the year, shining down on the festivities.

We loved our officiant, Rev. Peadar Dalton, a friend of Paul’s parents, he was terrific! We both come from Irish families and Rev. Dalton has a charming Irish brogue which was a big hit with everyone. He was warm and gracious and included our parents in a very sweet blessing of the rings. We wrote our own vows and it was so sweet to recite them in front of our loved ones. Our wedding parties included our nieces and nephews and our treasured terrier, Archibald. The ceremony was outside on the lawn and our pianist played “Imagine” by John Lennon while the flower girls and our nephews walked down the aisle, it was one of my favorite moments of the day. Walking down the aisle with my Dad to “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen played on the piano was a moment I’ll never forget. Paul and I were so moved by all of the toasts that day as well, our friends and families words meant so much to us. We chose the song “If I Should Fall Behind” by Bruce Springsteen, one of our favorite musicians, for our first dance and it was so perfect!

We were blown away by the beautiful and fun pictures Sasha Gulish captured, she was fantastic to work with, our guests kept telling us how much they loved her and her team. Anna Hoffman of Loop Flowers & Events did an absolutely gorgeous job, the arrangements and displays throughout the weekend were stunning. The ‘altar’ was a simple circle of white rose petals and it looked so sweet against the naturally beautiful backdrop of the Palisades. Our niece Isla couldn’t resist wandering in and out of the circle throughout the ceremony, it was so cute! Our extraordinary team of vendors, thanks to Stacy, flawlessly executed our unforgettable, romantic, summery and fun weekend that we had been dreaming of. We left for our honeymoon so thankful and in awe of all of the love in our lives. To our delight, we’re now proud parents of Colin James Kennedy, born April 5, 2014!

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I’ve been starring at this stunning Maryland wedding for some time now, and I don’t think I’ll be looking away anytime soon. Just take a peek at these gorgeous images form Krista A. Jones and you’ll see why. I’m just obsessed with this wedding’s gorgeous blend of maritime touches with pure timeless elegance. The result is a soiree I simply can’t get enough of, and you can see why here.

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From The Bride….Both Matthew and I were born and raised in Maryland. We love the state, and most especially, the city of Annapolis. The beauty and character of this historic, sailing town has always charmed us. What better place to celebrate our marriage than the place we have always known and loved? St. Mary’s is one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen, and with my father’s love of sailing and my grandfather being a member of the Annapolis Yacht Club, these two venues were the perfect choices for our ceremony and reception sights.

There is a painting by my Great Uncle Leo that inspired the old world design of our wedding. This painting, which was on display at our reception, depicts two sailing ships on a stormy sea. This maritime style was woven throughout our wedding, from my father’s hand drawn motifs on our wedding paper components, to the muted blues and grays in the florals and decor–and, of course, we will never forget firing off the cannon for evening colors!

My mother’s side of the family is from Louisiana, and in my travels there, I have absolutely fallen in love with the culture–the upbeat music, delicious food, southern traditions, and fun atmosphere—just about everything! Matthew and I both went to New Orleans for our Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties, so it is now a mutual love! We wanted to incorporate some of the elements and traditions true to this special place into our wedding. After our church ceremony, The Bay Winds Dixieland Band set the tone by playing lively jazz for guests as they sipped on a variety of cocktails, including our signature drink, which was chosen in honor of our first dance, “La Vie En Rose”. Following cocktail hour, The Rollex Band took the reception to the next level and completely filled the dance floor. Before cutting the cake, the bridal party and parents of the bride and groom pulled ribbons and pearls out of the wedding cake to reveal charms of fortune. Delicate chocolates from Sucre Boutique in New Orleans were placed on the tables as favors for guests. We couldn’t imagine a better way to celebrate being married than with good music, good food, good friends, and some southern flair. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

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40th Birthday Fiesta

If this is what turning 40th looks like, you can count me in again and again! Though this was supposed to be a low-key event for sweet Carlie Statsky‘s husband, it ended up being a fiesta of the very best kind! With no detail left unthought of, thanks to Beijos Events, and images captured by Carlie Statsky herself, you’re going to want to spend some time in this gallery. That’s for sure.

From Carly Statsky… My husband wanted to keep things really low key for his 40th birthday party, so I decided to host a laid back fiesta for our closest friends and family. I have to thank the ladies of Beijos Events for their amazing party ideas and for providing many decor items, and Katie from Wylie Weddings for bringing her elegant touch to help dress up the property with lots of beauty and bougainvillea. (Katie also made the DIY ribbon board that was behind the bar.)

Guests were greeted with a welcome table covered in favor bags full of sweets that were set up next to a giant poster featuring photos of Gabe throughout his 40 years of life. We kept things very family friendly with a pool full of toys and lots of lawn games like cornhole and badminton, but we also made sure that the adults had some fun too, so we set up a margarita bar near the pool so that parents could enjoy a fresh margarita or a cold beer while watching their kids play. We also set up a little photo booth area with a basket full of stick on mustaches and sombreros, as well as a few different lounge areas and dining tables around the property so that people could relax in the shade after playing around in the sun.

I asked for recommendations for the best food truck in Santa Cruz and everyone mentioned The Truck Stop, and we were thankfully able to have them cater the event. They served some amazing fish and pork tacos with a beautiful side salad for dinner, and then they handed out wax paper bags full of fresh homemade churros for dessert. Everyone loved them! Gabe’s mom also made some delicious gluten free ice cream sandwiches that she passed around after we all sang to the birthday boy. While Gabe may hate to be the center of attention, he loved starting his new decade of life surrounded by some of his favorite people on such a beautiful summer’s day.

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Classic Virginia Golf Club Wedding

We’re still only standing on the doorstep of autumn, but I’m already looking forward to cozy nights by the fire, a beautiful twinkling tree in my living room and those gray winter skies. And this classic affair from Katie DeLorme sure hits the spot for those cold day cravings. Splashed in navy and gold, it’s the kind of gallery that will keep you warm with sweet kisses and the best kind of love.

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Asian Pear & Ginger Sparkler

From Katie DeLorme Photography… March 29th – the rain fell with such patience and deliberance. Steadfast as the love between Jen and Chris. I have known Jen since February of 2012 when she popped into my life as one of her dear friends was about to be proposed to. There I stood – a girl with a camera – asked to photograph a proposal and from there on, friends I would be with this amazing group of people. With each passing day I become more and more humbled by the close knit group of friends these two are surrounded by. Additionally, they both have the most amazing families. I cannot even begin to count the ways or the reasons for why I love them so. This wedding is one you immediately feel like family with and you can’t even begin to imagine your life without. So depite the pitter patter of rain drops, their wedding was sure to be remembered by the love and completely incredible party they threw.

Each facet of the day was adorned with lavish florals, hydrendgeas, roses, snapdragons, and so many more elegant touches. The mercury glass vessels all shimmered in the candlelight. The bridal party albiet dressed to the 9’s were completely laid back and incredibly supportive of the marriage between Chris and Jen.

They first met in college at George Mason University at a small house party the day before Jen went home for summer vacation. Chris drove Jen and her friend back to campus at the end of the night and Jen mentioned that they should hang out again sometime. Chris messaged Jen the very next day but she had already made the drive back to Richmond for the summer. That fall we ran into each other again where he invited her to his open basketball practice, which she attended with her three roommates. We got to know each other throughout the rest of that fall semester and Chris asked Jen to be his girlfriend on December 17, 2006. Six years later on that very same date he asked her to marry him.

Where are you from?
Jen is from Richmond, Virginia and Chris is from Manassas, Virginia.

Favorite activity you do together:
They both like spending as much time with friends and family as possible, whether locally in Arlington/DC or making road trips all over the country to visit our very large and extended families. Beyond that we enjoy cheering on each other’s favorite football teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers for Chris and the Georgia Bulldogs for Jen.

Their favorite part of the planning process:
Jen’s favorite aspect is the organization and planning that goes into everything (check lists, spreadsheets, budgets, guest lists, seating charts) while Chris’ is coming up with ideas that make the wedding fun and different like venue searching, music, a cigar bar, etc.

Advice to future couples from Jen and Chris:
Don’t waste time worrying over things you cannot control. It helps to remind yourself throughout the planning process that on the day of your wedding the last thing you’ll be thinking about are all of the annoyances and planning obstacles you had to overcome to get you both to that point. Also, plan well ahead because there are always last-minute changes the week of the wedding!

It’s Friday, that lovely day of the week where it’s perfectly acceptable to mix up a cocktail as soon as the clock strikes 5:00! Today I’m excited to share a fabulous Friday cocktail recipe for Asian Pear & Ginger Sparklers. Not only is this drink fresh and delicious, it’s also an excuse for me to gush endlessly about my love for the Asian Pear.

If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying one, Asian Pears have the firm and crisp texture of a green apple but with the flavor of a mild pear. It’s basically the perfect combination of two well-loved fruits. I have been a long time admirer of Asian Pears and eat them cold, straight out of the refrigerator, smeared with a bit of creamy brie cheese or muddled into a refreshing cocktail. The possibilities are endless. Come to think of it, this Asian Pear & Ginger Sparkler would make the perfect companion for a cheese board served at your next ladies night or dinner party.

Around these parts you can usually find Asian Pear at the grocery store but if they are not available where you live you can also find them at specialty stores and Asian Markets. Of course you could always substitute Bosc pears or any firm ripe pear that is in season! I promise, the cocktail won’t mind. So, give Asian Pear and Ginger Sparklers a try and let me know what you think! Cheers.

Asian Pear & Ginger Sparkler

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4 oz. vodka or pear flavored vodka
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 Asian Pear, chopped and cored plus slices for garnish
Ginger ale, to top
Ginger Syrup (recipe follows)
mint for garnish
Ginger Syrup:
¼ cup sliced, peeled ginger
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

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Make the ginger syrup:
In a small sauce pan combine sliced ginger, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Strain out ginger and discard, reserving syrup in an airtight container until you are ready to use.
Assemble the cocktail:
Divide 1/2 chopped pear between two glasses and add the rest to a cocktail shaker. Muddle well with vodka, lemon juice and ginger syrup allowing pear to release it's flavors.
Fill with ice and shake until well chilled.
Strain into prepared glasses, top with Ginger ale and garnish with a slice of pear and a sprig of mint. Serve.

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Los Altos Hills Engagement Photo Shoot

You don’t need an elaborate photo shoot to capture that super cute, newly engaged charm. Case in point? This Los Altos e-session shot by Jessica Burke. Simple, scenic, darling. And that, my friends, is how it’s done. Check out the gallery for more!

From The Bride…Chris and I attended the same high school and college, yet never met until an eHarmony date 2 years ago. Our wedding is going to be at Mission Santa Clara, where olive trees are plentiful. For our engagement shoot, I wanted a setting known for its olive trees with a comparably rustic feel. The weather and scenery could not have been more perfect for Jessica Burke’s beautiful photography.

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Yellow and Green Summer Chambers Bay Wedding

I might be summer’s biggest fan. True story. You won’t find a person that soaks up the season like this little lady, and I tend to draw it out as long as possibly can. So this sweet summer fête from Blue Rose Photography is so up my alley. Filled with gorgeous hues, sweet blooms and perfect details, this gallery is overflowing with enough to prolong the most perfect time of year just a wee big longer.

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From Blue Rose Photography…Kristi & Tim had a beautiful yellow and green summer wedding at the Pierce County Environmental Services Building overlooking Chambers Bay. They had so much help from family and friends in the design and planning of their big day. Kristi’s mother, her maid of honors mother and another family friend created and executed all of the adorable yellow design elements. I loved how they incorporated lemons in their centerpieces. Another family friend built the most elaborate string lighting setup custom to fit the venues measurements. Each guest was given a bell to ring as they had their first kiss. They used a gorgeous framed print from their engagement session for their guest book. The amount of effort and collaboration their family put into their big day just goes to show how loved these two are. Kristi wore a gorgeous classic gown by Allure bridal adorned with a gold leaf belt. Her hair was effortlessly swept back into a low bun. Her flowers created by Bloomed Out where filled with peachy garden roses and gorgeous greenery. Tim’s grandmother baked their wedding cake for them, and the cupcakes were brought in by Hello Cupcake. Their wedding planner Alyssa Hoffman made the day run smooth and helped to execute their vision. At the end of the night the most amazing sunset ended a perfect day.

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A wedding that feels intimate and cozy, a gathering of loved ones feasting on really amazing food – isn’t that what we all really want at the end of the day? And if you happen to be wearing a gorgeous gown and having all of the festivities captured by K Stone Photography; then it’s even better. Have a look at this day planned by Marisa Nicole Events along with blooms by Valley Flora that really celebrates the true beauty of a wedding – love, family and amazing wine pairings.

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From K Stone Photography…Spencer and Shirley did not want an ordinary wedding day. They wanted their wedding day to be authentic to who they are — and more than anything, they wanted to spoil their friends and family.

The couple chose Long Meadow Ranch for their venue, known mostly for it’s amazing array of fresh, farm to table menu and eclectic wines. The day began at the Andaz Napa where the couple prepared and saw one another for the first time that day. From here, the bridal party made their way to Grgich Hills Estate for some wine tasting and gorgeous romantic photos. Every moment of the day, was thoughtfully planned by Spencer and Shirley — they wanted to make sure all of their favorite vineyards were made a part of this amazing day. In the late afternoon, the bridal party arrived to a cocktail hour at Long Meadow, where Spencer and Shirley greeted and mingled with their guests, before the ceremony took place. By six o clock, Shirley had changed into her gown and each guest was seated beneath an oak tree for a beautiful ceremony, followed by an amazing dinner party. The reception had the best of food and

Spencer and Shirley are among the most generous people you will meet. Their wedding day was created around this spirit of generosity. While it was a celebration of their love, they gave back to all of the people around them. Long Meadow Ranch was the perfect venue, providing an amazing menu and beautiful backdrop. Marisa Nicole, designed much of the day, each detail perfectly planned and simply stated. And as their wedding photographers, we are so honored to know this couple. To see their day unfold in front of our lenses and to be inspired by this couple as they gave back to everyone around them.

When my sweet cousin Kate let me in on plans to transform her parents’ backyard barn into a full-blown ceremony venue, I was the tiniest bit skeptical. But thanks to a little creative dreaming and a whole lot of elbow grease, they pulled off a handcrafted, vintage-chic celebration that’s sure to take Pinterest by storm. Amanda Basteen captured the day, and you can get your hands on it all in the gallery.

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From The Bride…Ryan and I met about 5 years ago through mutual friends. Our relationship was not the typical love at first site type of romance. We became really close friends before we started dating, and I think that helped us build a really strong foundation. I know we can both say that we truly did marry our best friend.

Once I knew that Ryan was the man I would marry, I started dreaming of my perfect wedding. I grew up on a farm and have always had a love for the country. Ryan also grew up around farming, and we knew that getting married on a farm was the perfect representation of our future life together. I asked my parents if we could get married on their farm, and they were more than happy to get working on turning it into the perfect wedding location. They have an old vintage barn that I knew had the potential to be special. It took over a year to restore the barn for the wedding with help from our awesome friends and family. Ryan and I designed and built the window wall on the front of the barn that really gave it the quirky vintage feel I was looking for.

The day after Ryan and I got engaged, my mom and I started the hunt for the perfect wedding decorations. We had such a fun time hitting up all of the local shops and flea markets in our area, and were able to find the perfect vintage and shabby chic pieces we were looking for. We wanted every detail to have our own personal touch and I couldn’t be happier with how the decor turned out. My mom and I designed all of the decor for the wedding and our dear friend Bobbie Peiffer helped us pull together all of the finishing touches. She has experience in wedding design and I knew that she would take our vintage ideas and top them with the perfect finishings.

Our parents really helped make our dream wedding come true and we can’t thank them enough for letting us transform their barn into the perfect wedding location. Our guests had so much fun walking around the property and admiring all of the hard word it took to get the grounds looking so beautiful. Our wedding day was more amazing than any expectations we had and we couldn’t be more thankful that we were able to share it with our loved ones.

We are so excited to start our new life as husband and wife and are so happy we have all of these amazing memories. We knew our wedding would be a once in a lifetime experience and are delighted to be able to share and inspire other couples looking to create their own special day!

Photography: Amanda Basteen | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Various | DJ: Unique Events | Venue: The Barn | Cake/Dessert Bar: Amber's Eats And Treats | Floral/Event Design: Bobbie Peiffer | Rentals: Vintage Love Rentals Annessi | Wedding Party Hair: Hair {by Kailee} | Wedding Party Make-Up: Lindsey Coblentz

I still dream about the time my family vacationed on the little island of St. Martin. It’s nothing short of paradise and an absolutely magical spot to hold a wedding. Case in point? This simple yet completely stunning “I do” right on the crystal clear waters. Our friends at Hoo Films captured the beauty (tough job, right?!) and all that’s left is to get cozy and watch for yourself.

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From Hoo Films…Somewhere in the French Caribbean, we landed on the small island of Saint Martin for Ashley and Tom’s long awaited wedding week! Throughout the week we had so much fun at Pinel Island and Grand Case Beach Club having lunch, hiking, swimming, and shooting underwater footage into a dreamy sunset. Wow, what a week that was in Saint Martin. And then it was time for the big day. We began at a pristine rental home where Ashley got all dolled up and Tom was looking sharp in his sear sucker suit. From there, we headed over the Dreams for the ceremony out on the pier. The scenery was beautiful and the natural noise made you really feel like you’re on a secluded island together. Just us, just the wedding. Ashley and Tom’s vows are so sweet and real, it will be hard not to tear up on this one. Following the ceremony, we moved over to a private outdoor dining area at Dreams where their reception continued with an amazing dinner, ice cream cake with sparklers, and some hot fire dancers! Enjoy all the adventures in this French Caribbean destination wedding film!

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Elegant Connecticut Wedding at the Eolia Mansion

Weddings like this beauty captured by Joanna Fisher Photography are so incredibly perfect they will casually stroll arm in arm with Father Time and always be stylish. It’s a rare and lovely thing when that happens, but when it does, we are simply besides ourselves with anticipation to share it with all of you. Take a peek here.

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Kentucky Barn Wedding Filled With Peonies

From Joanna Fisher Photography…Jillian and Tulio’s love is contagious. From the moment we had our first consultation (and ended up talking Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings for about three hours over coffee), I felt like they were my old friends. Being able to photograph and capture their love was just the icing on the cake!

On the day of the wedding, Jillian and her maids arrived at the stunning Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park and were whisked upstairs into the historical mansion guest room which served as the bridal suite. Sunlight filtered through the antique lace curtains, showering over Jillian’s stunning gown. The flowers arrived and filled the room with perfume just as the bridesmaids were finishing getting into their gowns. Shades of spring green were complimented by blush and ivory blooms, and the suite bustled with anticipation and energy. Jillian dressed in front of an age-old boudoir mirror, helped by her maids and her mother. Even as she stood still, helped into her shoes and buttoned and laced into her gown, she was stunning.

Outside under the pergola, Tullio waited patiently with his groomsmen, glancing up at the shaded windows of the mansion every once in a while, hoping that he might catch a glimpse of the woman he was about to marry. Rain had been predicted for that afternoon, but the sun was shining brightly through the vines and onto the ceremony – short, sweet, and joyfully tearful.

Following the couples’ vows, and first kiss, guests were ushered under the hand painted stone archways for cocktail hour, while Jillian and Tullio took their time for their portraits. They had informed me early on that they wanted only a few small groups photographed – that they wanted the focus and the majority of our time spent together, capturing their love.

We walked the length of the pergola, through the English Gardens, past hundred year old gates overlooking the ocean. Every photograph was effortlessly stunning. Their love shone through in each and every image.

When the sun began to set, the couple joined their guests under the tent, and danced the night away, breaking only to share toasts with friends and family, and to cut the cake that they baked themselves at the groom’s family-owned bakery.

This couples love – and their day – was picture perfect.

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For these Kentucky nuptials, Jaclyn Journey designed a not so typical barn wedding…and we’re not so mad at that. Offsetting the ruggedness of Long Ridge Farm, peony-filled floral garland and soft sheer curtains draped the interior. Every last detail is spilling with gorgeousness , and pics from Amy Campbell Photography are sitting pretty right here.

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Rustic Barn Wedding at the Vintager Inn

From Amy Campbell Photography…Jaimie worked with the talented Jaclyn Journey to design a space for her wedding that wasn’t the typical wedding in a barn. Gorgeous natural elements paired with elegant fabric and loose blooms transformed the space. She had all three barn doors draped with pink peony floral garlands. The tables were linen with a loose lace runner. The seating chart, wedding programs, menus, and invitations were all printed on a sheer vellum with hand drawn art work and lettering. The ceremony had dark wood chairs with light wood handmade floral wooden box stands in a lighter wood. Jaimie was very close to her grandmother who loved butterflies and to remember her, she had a butterfly pin in her hair and then the flowers on the front ceremony row featured fabric butterflies. They ordered custom patterned ties and bowties for the men. One of her best friends is a guy and she had him stand on her side and he wore a pink bowtie to distinguish him from the groomsman’s ties. During the ceremony they braided a three fabric ribbons together to symbolize them coming together. One of the most amazing elements of the day was her designer dress (Claire Pettibone “Kristene”).

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Well, this one pretty much sums up a classic barn wedding. Set at the Vintager Inn, its got burlap, lace, wine barrels and…jeans? Hey, it might not be what immediately comes to mind for groomsmen attire, but check out the gallery by Michelle Renee Photography to see just how perfectly the style fits into their beautiful big day!

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Elegant Leo Carrillo Ranch Wedding

From Michelle Renée Photography…If you love wine barrels, burlap, and lace, combined with some DIY painted wood signs and a horse and carriage, you will love this Virginia Bed & Breakfast outdoor wedding! Katie and Gage chose mint green and soft pink for their colors, and it couldn’t have been more gorgeous. Katie chose to incorporate sentimental moments and items into her day, including time to Skype with her grandmother who was unable to attend the wedding, wearing her mother’s wedding-day shoes, and having a meaningful pin tucked onto the bottom of her wedding gown. The day was full of love and laughter, making it perfect in every way!

Darlings, we’re kicking off Friday with a one-of-a-kind soiree that I just can’t get enough of. It wraps up so much loveliness into one pretty package from Heidi-o-photo. First off, there’s the stunning Bride in her blush pink dress accompanied by her beautiful daughter as her maid of honor, the flowy papel picado complementing the rustic beauty of Leo Carrillo Ranch, floral-gilded maracas and sooo much more. See it all here!

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