Set amongst the rugged scenery of Scotland is an inspiration shoot that’ll leave you speechless. It’s romance in the purest form, and with Knot & Pop behind every styling detail, it sort of comes as no surprise. From the linen stationery by Lamplighter London to the rich florals from Pyrus, the gallery from Ann Kathrin Koch is one delicious image after another.

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Mixing purple tones with hints of green and a shot of rich red across florals, the palette speaks of a hunter’s haven and sets the scene for an atmospheric wedding. Pheasant feathers and ornamental birds feature as decorative touches, with the stationery by Lamplighter London also including touches of bird and feather motifs. Upon tabletops, a hand-died calligraphy table runner has ‘Love’ by Scottish poet Edwin Morgan inscribed, with stunning florals by Scotland’s finest florists, Pyrus Flowers, placed in copper vases, and a sense of feasting with fruits laid out for guests to graze upon. Beautiful hand-made plates by Love It Want It Buy It, mix with crockery from Helene Millot, with antique silver cutlery holding place names, written on red robin leaves.

Red robin leaves are layered to also form the table plan, reminiscent of bird feathers, and adding natural texture to the details. Further tactile flourishes appear across fabric flag table numbers, fabric menus and statement hand-crafted shields, in a collaboration between Knot & Pop and Lamplighter London. To move from day to evening, two incredible wedding dresses from UK designer Susie Stone team perfectly, with their dresses always speaking of individuality and absolute luxury. The Grace gown with its intricate rose detailing and ivory palette, contrasts beautifully with the evening allure of the 1920s inspired gown and all it’s embellished glory. Elaborate feather head-pieces by Vagabond Couture and Curious Fair, with jewellery by Maria Nilsdotter and Cornelia Webb add the statement finishing touches, giving an other-worldly feel to bridal style.

From Ann Kathrin Koch…Being a wedding photographer is the best job I can imagine. Every week I work with people who are experiencing the happiest day of their life with their very closest friends and family.

I prefer working in a documentary style and shoot on film at every wedding for a few reasons, none of them nostalgic. I love that I am connected to my subject with no distraction like a screen on the back of my camera. I even love that shooting film is difficult. It slows me down and I can really concentrate on exposing the exact moment that matters. Mostly though, I just love the way it looks – incredibly flattering yet vibrant and full of life. Shooting film let’s me create images I love.

Scotland has always fascinated me. With an extraordinary beautiful but rugged landscape and known for endless rain and cold winds it’s not a conventionally pretty place. Yet everywhere you turn it seems as if things are just a little bit more special. The wind is a little stronger, the water a little more cold and the trees and mountains just a bit higher. If you are looking to be enchanted, this is the place to go. Combining the roughness of Scotland with delicate beauty creates just that – a little bit of magic.

Photography: Ann-Kathrin Koch Photography | Flowers: Pyrus | Cake: Big Bear Bakery | Stationery: Lamplighter London | Makeup: Julie Diplacito | Hair: Anne Marie McElroy | Candlesticks: Classic Crockery | Concept, Styling And Production: Knot & Pop | Dresses: Susie Stone | Feather Head Band: Curious Fair | Glassware And Cutlery: Helene Millot | Jewellery: Cornelia Webb | Jewellery: Maria Nilsdotter | Large Feather And Bejewelled Head Piece: Vagabond Couture | Mansion House And Gardens: Ardkinglas House | Model: Elaine Fisher At Colours Agency | Plates: Hale Koa phineas Estate

Here’s something I never thought I’d say: pineapples are super on-trend. Move over kale, there’s a new veggie fruit in town!  They’re popping up everywhere from fashion to food to interior design and, well, birthday parties! And I, for one, am totally on board. Because this event, designed and photographed by Tara Whittaker, is too adorable for words.

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From Tara…  I teamed up with Dallas lifestyle blogger, Randi of Dukes & Duchesses, on a shoot designed to inspire with ideas for kid-friendly favors, menus, activities and entertainment.

Our starting point was the design trend that’s popping up everywhere lately. Pineapples! For centuries, pineapples have been symbols of welcome, which make them the perfect motif for captivating young guests. We chose splashy and flamboyant versions of pineapples printed on table runners, gift bags and even cookies. Randi brought along four of her own kids so I guess you could say that everything that day was kid-approved.

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ONE | We aimed for a festive, party atmosphere by morphing pinecones into pineapples. Ponderosa pinecones were spray-painted in bright hues and tissue paper leaves were attached using fishing line. Ribbons were tied randomly amongst the tree branches of the space, and the colorful cones hung from them.

TWO | Ice cream bar. Themed after a carnival booth and complete with a striped awning, we offered scoops of colorful ice cream and a variety of toppings, served in halved pineapples. Ali from Modern Pulp created “sails” to label the toppings in their pineapple boats. Sundaes were served in goblets by Oh Joy For Target http://www.ohjoy.com/products/oh_joy_for_target.html

THREE | Black paper runners stamped with white pineapples ran across the table and under each child’s place setting. The custom stamp was sculpted from a sponge using sewing scissors.

FOUR | Each child was greeted with a personalized party hat and pineapple gift bag, filled with an activity book, crayons, a cookie, a t-shirt souvenir, candies, and a bottle of bubbles. The activity book by Modern Pulp invited the kiddos to color the wedding cake and navigate their way to the church via a maze.

FIVE | What better way to engage the kids than to give them a project? The outline of a pineapple was penciled onto a black background. Each child left their fingerprints on the pencil marks, leaving a gold, pineapple guest book for the Bride and Groom. It’s a whimsical way for a bride and groom to remember the little attendees at their wedding and it could serve as a playful art piece in their home together.

Photography: Tara Whittaker Photography | Event Design: Tara Whittaker Photography | Jewelry: Leah Alexandra | Cookies: Sugar Shimmer | Favours: Dukes Duchesses | Hair And Make-up Artist: The Art Of Beauty | Rentals: Special Event Rentals | Stationer: Modern Pulp | Vendor: Oh Joy! For Target

I hate to say it, but I think the Bride & Groom’s sweet baby girl sort of stole the show. From that sweet little smile to the “Daddy, here comes your Bride” sign, it’s one adorable moment after another, and lucky for us Angie Branch captured every last bit. More wedding gorgeousness in the gallery right here.

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Just short of four years after that first nerve racking date at 4pm we stood in front of 90 of our closest friends and family including our precious 20 month old daughter and finally became husband and wife. Many traveled from around the globe including Richards parents, two sisters, nephew and best friend from the UK.

My extremely talented brother Brent Osborne played acoustic and sang Wonderwall by oasis (Richards favourite band) as my loving dad walked me down the isle. We took a moment during the ceremony to present our daughter Autumn with a gift. She may have been too little to remember our wedding day but the petite bracelet will forever remind her if our never ending love and devotion to her.

Our celebrant Michelle Shannon was brilliant. She instantly made us both feel comfortable and was willing to go above and beyond to ensure our ceremony was a reflection of us a couple and made sure we were 100% happy before our big day. All of our guests could not praise her enough. We would highly recommend her to anyone.

Our photographer Angie Branch was also lovely. After only a few short seconds we all felt a ease with her, it was as though we had known her for years. She was extremely patient and worked beautifully with our daughter. Our photos are simply stunning. Each and every photo is like a piece of artwork.

I wanted to go with simple flowers for myself and my bridesmaids. Eden Palace (a local supplier) did a fantastic job with putting our bouquets together. The talented mother and daughter duo also made our beautiful cake. 

The day couldn’t have been more perfect and we would both jump at any opportunity to do it all again.

Photography: Angie Branch Photography | Makeup And Hair: Sarah Crawford | Celebrant: Byron Bay Wedding Celebrant Michelle Shannon | Resort And Spa: Peppers Convent

With Chicago History Museum as the venue for both the ceremony and celebrating, classic elegance was sure to ensue. And, judging by the pics from Emilia Jane Photography, it definitely did. From the city’s stunning architecture to the peony filled bouquets by Fleur Du Jeur, every inch of this wedding was covered in class. Check out this timeless beauty for yourself in the gallery.

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Photography: Emilia Jane Photography | Florist: Fleur Du Jour | Wedding Gown: JLM Couture, Inc | Cake: Alliance Bakery | Bridesmaids Dresses: Weddington Way | Caterer: Jewell Events | Make-up: Shannon O'Brien MUA | DJ: Spin Chicago | Ceremony & Reception: Chicago History Museum | Day Of Coordinator: The Ideal Day | Getting Ready Hotel: The Langham Chicago

Fair warning, you may find yourself gazing at this gallery from Amalie Orrange for hours on end—and it’s well worth the time. A blend of laid back Cali vibes and stylish Florida flair, this soiree is the perfect combo of boho chic, complete with the coolest light blue vintage jeep you ever did see. Topped off with some pretty adorable travel-themed details (hello, lettered globe!), this one sets the bar m’dears.

From Amalie Orrange Photography… Kat and Joe’s wedding was so gorgeous, it was a mix of California bohemian meets rustic Florida. Details galore and styled beautifully by Katie of RW Events. These two are total sweethearts, so in love and so into each other. One of my favorite images of the day is when Joe saw Kat coming down the aisle he started to tear up….ahhh love. Kat is a true California girl, laid back and oh so sweet and Joe is a Florida boy that moved out to L.A. to pursue his acting career. Kat and Joe met in L.A. when Joe was looking for apartments and they ran into each other. Joe introduced himself as he thought Kat was the apartment manager, little did he know she would be his future wife. They spent the rest of the day looking for apartments together and spent every day together from that day on.

Kat tied in so many meaningful details in from her cool California style from the soft and pretty florals, the globe and maps from her and Joe’s travels and the freaking rad vintage Jeep that her and Joe take on fun rides together, that Jeep was so dang cool.

We were so thrilled to spend the day with Kat, Joe and their amazing families. It was an absolutely amazing heartfelt ceremony, fun party and beautiful day with an awesome couple, did we ever say how much we love our job?!

Photography: Amalie Orrange Photography | Coordination: Tickled Pink Brides | Design And Styling: RW Events | Floral Design: Flowers By Lesley | Invitations: 5 Thirteen Designs | Catering: Big City Catering, Inc. | Hair And Makeup: Anette At In Style Hair Orlando | DJ: Soundwave Entertainment Systems | Grooms Suit: Vera Wang | Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies | Brides Dress: The Collection Bridal | Brides Gown Designer: Katie May | Cake Designer: The Sugar Suite | Ceremony And Reception: Cypress Grove Estate House

Glamour can mean so many things but for this Rhode Island wedding it’s all about the sparkle. A classic affair with a dash of sequined chevron or peonies by Stoneblossom mixed with gold rimmed glasses and chandeliers strung from the tree branches. Those little details crafted by the Bride and coordinated by True Event take this wedding from traditional New England to an affair that truly sparkles. See even more captured by Rebecca Arthurs right here.

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From Rebecca Arthurs…Liz & Alex’s wedding at the historic Linden Place Museum, was inspired by rustic romanticism. A combination of sas and cool, Liz and Alex perfectly compliment each other to make a drop dead gorgeous couple. Their fun personalities came though all day in every detail of the wedding. Rustic farmhouse tables and glowing chandlers transformed the Linden Place Carriage House into a fairytale setting. The flowers by Stone Blossom complemented Liz’s palette of soft vintage hues. With the help of True Event and a team of amazing vendors, Liz’s vision shown through in all of the creative details.

Photography: Rebecca Arthurs | Videography: Buzz Media Company- Wedding Films | Coordination: TRUE Event | Flowers: Stoneblossom | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Invitations: Julie Song Ink | Caterer: Blackstone Catering | Makeup: Jennie Fresa Brow & Beauty Bar | Hair: Salon Acote | Ceremony & Reception: Linden Place Mansion | Lighting & Decor: Exquisite Events | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Live Music: The Free Downloads | Other Live Music: Mark Greel Music Sambita | Rentals: Sassafras Vintage Rentals | Rentals: Rentals Unlimited | Rentals: New England Country Rentals

As you loyal lovelies have seen, we’ve had lots of beautiful e-sessions over the years. But this one right here? Well, with it’s gorgeous scenery and stunning couple to match, this sunset shoot is a gallery-visit must. Click here to see all the shots from Michael And Carina Photography.

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Photography: Michael And Carina Photography | Shoes: Kohl's | Jewelry: Columbia Jewelry | Ring: Jared | Makeup: Natallia Ivchankova | Groom's Attire: J.Crew | Dress Store: Lulu's | Dress Store: J.Crew | Event Venue: Maryvale Preparatory School | Groom's Shoes: Steve Madden | Hair Styling: About Faces Day Spa

If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that sweet bab Isabella is one lucky little lady. And she’s not even here yet! But judging by the care that Megan Wappel Designs and Ashley Lindzon Events put into every last ounce of her woodland inspired baby shower, I’d say that she’s already loved through and through. With photos from Scarlet O’Neill Photography, there’s more riiiight here. 

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With unique elements like hand painted cookies and cakes, miniature savory treats and beautiful blooms, guests were treated to a perfect day celebrating a beautiful baby girl.

The color palate was soft pastel hues of peach, mint, blush pink and gold.

The sun was shining and the ladies sipped and sampled all of the wonderful goodies the party had to offer while congratulating the first time mom and showering her in gifts and good wishes.

Photography: Scarlet O'Neill Photography | Flowers: Blush And Bloom | Catering: Elyse Leanna | Chair Rentals: Detailz Chair Couture | Cookies And Milk: Moo Milk Bar | Desserts: Nadia & Co. | Juice Bar: Cedar Juice | Linens: Have A Seat Inc. | Photobooth: Fancy Photobooth | Planning: Ashley Lindzon Events | Stationery And Planning: Megan Wappel Designs

I cannot stop grinning at the site of these adorable sweeties. It’s clear that they are madly in love, and their wedding? It’s as cute as they come. Both being artists with a love for color, they DIYed their day with an old Hollywood vibe in mind. Mix in blooms of berry pink and pops of orange from The Little Branch and coordination by Orange Blossom Special Events, it’s no surprise this gallery from Lukas & Suzy VanDyke is bursting with happiness.

From the beautiful Bride… The inspiration for our wedding was a celebration of all things we love. Like most couples, we wanted the wedding to feel really us – which is vintage-y, colorful, and artistic. We are both artists (Ryan works as an animator at Cosmic Toast Studios and I work as a designer at Mattel) and lovers of color, so we wanted to infuse our wedding with DIY projects to reflect that. We also wanted to have an old Hollywood vibe so we could share with our guests what we loved about LA.

Our invitations, which I designed, set the tone for our wedding with confetti, gold foil, and glitter! We found ways to incorporate our artwork throughout the celebration, from the illustrated bride and groom buttons for our guests to wear to the cake topper Ryan made that included our beloved pets. I love heart-shaped everything, so our fan programs and confetti were all hearts. Our family and friends literally tossed their love over us during our recessional – it was magical! And as a huge fan of flea markets, I found a vintage pink wicker room divider to use as our altar and over a dozen vintage cake stands for the mini pie dessert station (that went along with a strawberry whipped cream cake from a Chinese bakery as a nod to my heritage).

We’re always in photobooths, so that was a must-have for our wedding – we hired our favorite one that fit our vintage Hollywood vibe perfectly and they did double prints so our guests could leave one in our guestbook. That was our favorite thing at the end of the night, curling up together and reading through all the special notes our family and friends wrote for us.

And of course there was a lot of color! Our favorite colors, pink and orange and gold, were displayed throughout the tassels that we strung up around the venue, and we set up a rainbow vintage soda bar. The Carondelet House is a beautiful space on its own, but we really wanted it to feel like we brought our party into it! Our dinnertime escort cards were gold animals that we DIY’d – we chose safari animals because our first date was to the San Diego Zoo. For my bouquet and our tabletop floral arrangements, I wanted to ombre everything because I love colors organized neatly. Our florist did an amazing job ombre-ing the long dining room from whites and blushes to deep red velvets. Then those arrangements were wrapped up in paper cone bouquets at the end of the night as wedding favors for our guests.

My wedding dress was amazing kismet – I found it before I was even looking for a dress, after a really rough few months of wedding planning. It was hanging at a booth at the flea market, and the kind vendor let me try it on in the public bathroom – and it fit me perfectly! It was the gorgeous 1950s lace and tulle dress of my dreams.

For the ceremony, we wanted to incorporate our artwork in a small way, so we illustrated ourselves on 1.25″ buttons for the bride and grooms’ guests – that way, it’s a fun conversational piece for the guests to start the “are you from the bride or groom’s side?” talk. We also designed and hand-cut our heart-shaped fans (Ann loves everything heart-shaped), and cut and designed our bags of heart- shaped confetti to be tossed during the recessional. There were also frill garlands hanging from the rafters in our favorite colors, pink and orange and gold, two giant balloons with frill that Ryan set up, and a vintage pink wicker room divider we found at a flea market last year.

We wrote our own vows, and since we are both non-religious, we had a reading of our favorite love poem by e.e. cummings, “I carry your heart with me”.

For the bar, we provided a rainbow vintage soda bar instead of usual soda cans. We love vintage sodas, and things arranged by color. Regarding dinner service, our escort cards were on gold animals that we DIY’d (spray painted and primered and spray painted again…). Like most couples, we wanted to have a wedding that felt the most us. We are both artists, lovers of food, color and animals. So with that in mind, we DIY’d a lot of our wedding.

We had our fathers each give toasts before dinner, and then during dinner, Ryan’s sister (who introduced us) and Ann’s college friend each gave toasts. After dinner, our cake was a traditional Chinese strawberry sponge cake, which is one of the few Chinese traditions we included in the wedding. Ann had cakes like this for every birthday growing up. Ryan made the cake toppers, which include our three beloved pets in our day, Oliver, Bettie, and Penny. Then we included a mini pie buffet, since Ryan loves pie, from local baker I Heart Pies.

Photography: Suzy Vandyke | Coordination: Orange Blossom Special Events | Floral Design: THE LITTLE BRANCH | Cake: Phoenix Bakery | Catering: Tres L.A. Catering | Makeup: Kelly Shew | Hair: Chloe Hallenbeck | DJ: DJ Sota Entertainment | Groom's Attire: Ralph Lauren | Wedding Venue: Carondelet House | Photo Booth: Lucky Photo Booth | Pies: I Heart Pies | Veil: ban.do

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The eclectic beauty of this Santa Barbara soiree stuns, with pin-worthy details sprinkled throughout the day’s events. Set at Villa Verano, a Mission style estate, the ceremony and reception were both ridiculously ravishing. The only thing brighter than the vibrant decor was the bride’s smile – one look at the gallery shot by Mirelle Carmichael Photography, and it’s not too hard to see why.

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After that, I knew he was the one. However our respective geographies poised a problem: I lived in California and Ammar lived literally wherever his job took him. After a month of long distance, Ammar joined me in California where we took a blissful 6 month vacation from life: we traveled up and down Highway 101, starting in Carmel and working our way down to San Diego and all the way back up to my hometown of Portland, Oregon. When it came time to choose a place for our wedding, we knew it had to be somewhere along the California coastline as an homage to our epic road trip.

After our sabbatical, I traveled to Pakistan to meet Ammar’s family where we got engaged. It was bittersweet: while we knew we were going to get married at some point, we didn’t exactly know when that would be. A few months after we were engaged, Ammar was finally assigned his next posting in…Abuja, Nigeria.

Let’s just say, we became very skilled at Skype. With my life on hold and my fiancé living in Africa, I had some free time on my hands to start planning our wedding. To keep myself awake long enough to talk to Ammar every night, I wound up spending countless hours reading wedding blogs and perusing Pinterest. I eventually moved to be with Ammar in Nigeria where my master planning continued. We live on a compound run by Ammar’s humanitarian organization; while the internet and power were a bit spotty and the idea of a Santa Barbara wedding seemed worlds away, planning our wedding became a daydream-esque hobby. Needless to say, I had every detail planned and ready by April 12th, 2014!

Because Ammar and I live so far away from our loved ones, we wanted an experience where everyone could be together at one place for an extended weekend celebration. I shied away from the traditional wedding venues as I wanted to dance the night away without having to worry about time limits. Enter Villa Verano. It’s a stunning private property located in the hills of Santa Barbara with built-in décor and old mission style ambiance. The space has multiple guest rooms, so our entire bridal party was able to stay on the premises.

It was important to me that every detail of our wedding was homemade and touched by a loved one. From the throw pillows my mother sewed, to the chalkboard my father built in our garage, to the wedding menus my sister designed, to the jam and pickle favors I made with my grandmother, everything had a story behind it. I wanted my wedding to have an organic, small, homemade, intimate feel—similar in essence to the dinner parties I love to throw for friends and family. I choose my vendors with this sentiment in mind as well.

All the hard work and attention to detail paid off. It was a truly magical night. I remember walk around stunned thinking to myself, it’s exactly how I thought it would look.

Photography: Mirelle Carmichael | Wedding Dress: St. Patrick-La Sposa | Stationery: Val Marie Paper | Bridesmaids Dresses: J.Crew | Caterer: Duo Catering & Events | Hair And Makeup: LunaBella Make-up and Hair | DJ: Bouquet Sound | Transportation: Santa Barbara Airbus | Venue: Villa Verano | Photography - Assistance: Mirelle Carmichael

We are all about supporting small businesses around here, and this next one is a true gem! Located in London, England, Maids to Measure is a one stop shop for all things custom bridal party and we’re lovin’ on every inch. With photos from Claire Graham, there’s more where this came from right here. And you might want to hold tight because we’re going behind the scenes!

SMP: Tell us a little about Maids to Measure!
Maids to Measure is a specialist Bridesmaid company that allows brides to come to the studio and design their own dresses!
Alternatively brides can order dresses already designed (and named after the bride) through our website (or through one of our wonderful stockists).

SMP: You’ve designed some of the most uniquely beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen. Where do you get your inspiration?
We’re lucky as its the brides themselves that bring their own inspiration to the appointments and we convert them into dream dresses for their maids, catering for all shapes and sizes.

We’re constantly evolving and always welcome new ideas. We recently launched 6 new colours with Ciate London which have proven very popular (iced frappe, empress, apples & custard, ferris wheel, cookies & cream, regatta).

SMP: What’s it like to run your own dress shop?
There’s never a dull moment! I set up Maids to Measure with my sister India when from our own experience we found their were little options for fashionable bridesmaids. We’d find a dress but not in the right colour of vice versa, with Maids to Measure you can choose any design have it in any colour, size length or fabric etc allowing the girls to create unique dresses.

SMP: What was the turning point in your business where you knew it would really take off?
It started with us working from home, just doing friends weddings and then friends of friends and before we knew it we had random people contacting us, from then it simply snowballed and we knew our idea and concept had legs!

SMP: The most difficult part of entrepreneurship?
Never switching off, I live and breath bridesmaids and I think thats what it takes. Even when Im away I cant relax but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

SMP: One thing you wish you knew when first starting out?
Theres no end, once you have the website done or say the first collection completed you just want to update and change things again, always wanting to improve and better everything constantly.

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SMP: Do you have any tips for someone hoping to follow in your footsteps?
You need to be prepared that it becomes your life and you have to be super organised, not just in terms of work but also for a work/life balance. Id be on my laptop 24/7 if I didn’t specifically schedule in lunch/dinner with friends or family, after all its them that have supported us on this journey.

SMP: What’s one thing you’d tell someone who’s hoping to start their own business?
You have to bee passionate about what you’re doing and have 100% conviction that its going to work, any doubts will cause problems down the line. Theres an amazing event by Flourish & Prosper that has some amazing speakers sharing their business stories, which I cant wait for.

SMP: Three things every fashionable woman should have?
Knowledge! of what to spend on (shoes and bags) and what to save on (jeans and jersey), the latest apple product and the confidence to wear what you want, how you want.

SMP: One thing you just can’t live without?
My fiance Andrew!!!

Photography: Claire Graham | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Maids To Measure

It’s the look in the groom’s eyes when he sees his bride for the first time that reminds us why wedding films are so special. Capturing that raw emotion that pics alone can miss, Pure Cinema Productions shows us how beautiful of a memento a video can really be. See what we mean and watch each magical moment coordinated by Intertwined Events – from the coastal ceremony to the elegant reception – in this short right here.

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Photography: Joel Maus Lorely Meza For Studio Emp | Videography: Pure Cinema Productions | Coordination: Intertwined Events | Florist: Jenny B Floral Design | Venue: Pelican Hill Resort

Modern weddings? They’re kind of my jam. Clean lines, chic details and black + white palettes always feel fresh, and Chicago museum wedding is the latest object of my affection. Planned by Soiree Weddings & Events with blooms by Sweet Petal, it’s black tie gone gorgeous, and Diana Lupu captured every last bit. More right here.

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From The Bride…Our wedding was a dream from the beginning to end….from our proposal to all of the celebrations with family and friends to the ultimate end, our wedding day. The night we got engaged we decided three things about our wedding: We wanted it to be soon; we wanted it to be small and intimate; and we wanted it to be a representation of us, simple, classic and beautiful.

That being said, the day was perfect…. Being able to marry my best friend in the center of our beautiful city followed by a celebration filled with candles, flowers, lights floating about our heads, and a long white table filled with our closest family and friends. With the help of our amazing vendors, the entire day was carried out flawlessly. Tiffany, from Soiree Chicago, was a huge help as she and her team provided great recommendations throughout the process and made sure our day went smooth. The wedding meal, by Wolfgang Puck, was impeccable, light and delicious. Our uber-talented photographer, Diana Lupu, captured each special moment.

The night was black tie affair and our wedding party fit the bill. My bridesmaids chose their own dresses and the groomsmen wore tuxes. I found my amazing dress from Nicole Miller. Long, silky, sexy but simple. Doug wore his own tux by Hugo Boss, so classic and handsome. After eating and dancing under the stars, the night ended by leaving under a canopy of sparklers into a surprise horse-drawn carriage. And then, we lived happily ever after.

Photography: Diana Lupu | Wedding Planning: Soiree Weddings & Events | Florist: Sweet Petal | Bakery: Magnolia Bakery | Catering: Wolfgang Puck Catering | Bride Dress: Nicole Miller | Ceremony & Reception: Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | DJ & Instrumental Musicians: Cage And Aquarium | Groom Tux: Hugo Boss | Lighting Design: MDM Entertainment

I totally love this couple. Their wedding was the best kind of chic – approachable and stylish mixed with a whole lot of fun, and their love for each other is so obvious I simply can’t help but smile. It’s just perfection. And it doesn’t hurt that the whole soiree was hosted as the uber sleek Easy On Fifth and captured by Taylor Roades Photography – making this gallery ridiculous in the best possible way.

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From Taylor Rhoades Photography… Everything took place at the 5th Social Club which has quickly become one of my favourite venues in Toronto. It is Chic and transforms from day to night seamlessly. The ceremony location was unique with a disco ball, giant tassels, an elephant statue and flower petals lining the aisle. It isn’t a combination that you think could work but it does so perfectly there.

Zoe went with a spanish lace veil during the ceremony and switch that out for a flower crown at the reception. Her dress was pure simplicity I don’t think it could have been more perfect.

Photography: Taylor Roades Photography | Florist: Sweet Woodruff | Wedding Gown: White Toronto | Bridesmaids' Dresses: White Toronto | Hair: Nahid Salon Spa | Candle Holders: Wjd Woodworking | Ceremony And Reception: Easy On Fifth | Name Tag: Emma Cordner

At its very core, this wedding captured by Jimena Roquero is gorgeous. The florals, the setting, the couple – it’s honestly breathtaking from start to finish. But beyond all that, you seem to get to know the couple with each stunning image. With it’s somewhat boho, somewhat vintage, somewhat classic feel, this couple packed their personality into every heartfelt detail, and you can fall in love with all of it here.

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Since one year earlier, Mar collected all kind of jars and bottles, which she painted and turned into the stunning table decoration she displayed at her wedding. And she created a different design for every single number of the table settings! They are both graphic designers and have a great artistic sense, and they used it to create and design everything involved, from the invitations, tote bags as favor gifts, to all the stationary, etc… Mar even designed her own dress which was executed later by the designer Sole Alonso. Mar know she would like to wear a simple dress with an original touch, so she wore some traditional knickers underneath!

Mar always dreamed of getting married in a ranch, but when she fell in love with Maurix, a boy from the Spanish region of Galicia, she decided she would change the ranch for a “Pazo” (the traditional Galician house”). However, since they are both big fans of the American culture, they rented an old Cadillac to drive them to the reception to surprise all their guests. Mar also had another surprise for Maurix: she brought to the wedding one of Maurix’s favorite bands to play a little live show during the cocktail hour. Of course, Maurix was in tears when he saw that!

Photography: Jimena Roquero Photography | Invitations: Paper Riot | Reception Venue: Pazo De Santa Cruz | Catering: Pepe Solla | Grooms Attire: Silbon | Bride's Gown: Sole Alonso | Cufflinks: Bandages Love Blood | Live Band: Templeton | Music: Coconut Producciones | Photobooth: 123 Patata | Wedding Design: Paper Riot

J Layne Photography captured this stunning seaside soiree in a way that makes my heart sing the sweetest of songs. I could look at these gorgeous images for the rest of the day, and I might do just that. Because not only are these images gorgeous, but they are also filled to the brim with love and heartfelt details, making me head over heels in love with this gallery.

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We wanted the wedding to really represent who we are as a couple – we’re huge into DIY so we wanted to bring that quality into the wedding. We’re really laid back, fun loving, and travelers – so we wanted those elements present on our big day as well. Besides that we were inspired by wedding blogs like Style Me Pretty and Inspired By This. If it was a wedding that incorporated soft neutral colors and a casual vintage flair – we couldn’t get enough!

We both really wanted our wedding day to reflect us as a couple. From selecting a beach side location to satisfy our love of travel, to the shoes optional ceremony to capture our laid-back, fun loving nature – we chose elements that incorporated our personalities and tastes. I wanted to create a soft neutral color palette that would play up the ocean and beautiful scenery around us. We used soft blushes, whites, and touches of silver and bronze. We also used plenty of candles to offer soft lighting to play up the whole intimate and romantic. It was also important to me to add touches that paid tribute to both my grandmothers who are no longer with us. I wore my dad’s mother’s vintage costume ring that she had given to me. The succulents that were used in my bouquet as well as our centerpieces were a nod to my maternal grandmother who passed her love for them down to me.

Being able to work on DIY projects for the wedding together also made the whole planning process so much more fun and creative! One of my favorite details of the wedding was our thumbprint guestbook that Mike drew himself! It’s now a charming addition to our wall art in our home. We’ve also since turned the fabric we used for the ceremony arch and the table runners into pillows for our bedroom – being able to re-purpose our wedding DIY projects into home decor has definitely kept our newlywed buzz going and is a great way to incorporate elements from such a special day into our home!

Our first look was a really special moment – but for me the most memorable was walking down the aisle. All the craziness of planning and running around disappeared the moment I stepped out onto the sand. Seeing our closest family and friends waiting, along with my handsome groom, set against the gorgeous backdrop of the ocean and white sand was a moment I will never forget. Almost as soon the music started playing (a mash-up of Jason Mraz’s I’m yours and Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwoʻole) and I started walking down the aisle I was completely overcome with emotion! It’s hard to describe how perfect and beautiful the moment was!

My advice to brides to be is: if you just focus on the fact that you’re about to walk down the aisle and marry your best friend – it will absolutely be the best day of your life!! We definitely had things that went wrong – from having to switch the location of the ceremony and reception because of weather to my vision of having the votive candles hanging over the tables not working out – and more. It even rained right up until the big moment. But focusing on the fact that I would soon be married to someone that I couldn’t imagine my life without (my ultimate partner in crime!) made all these details not even matter. If you just focus on the celebration and being surrounded by loved ones (and letting these loved ones handle any details that go amiss the day of!) I promise it will be the most perfect and beautiful day!

Photography: J. Layne Photography | Florist: 2 Birds Events | Wedding Dress: Nicole Miller | Bride's Shoes: Tkees | Caterer: Sirata Beach Resort | Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies | Wedding Venue: Sirata Beach Resort | Hair Piece: BHLDN | Jess Waldrop Makeup Artists: Jess Waldrop | Wedding Dress Boutique: Calvet Couture Bridal

Wool jackets, booties and black tights… style signs that fall is inching it’s way closer day by day. And this sweet couple snapped up by Pezz Photo are giving us every reason to love those those crisp, cooler days ahead. Trekking around the chic scenes of Chicago and hitting up some of the iconic landmarks, this cozy gallery is bursting with love.

From Pezz Photo… Anthony and Lindsey wanted to create images with personal meaning in the city they call home, Chicago. We visited some of the fun iconic landmarks in downtown Chicago on a crisp winter day.

Photography: Pezz Photo

There’s no denying this Haiku Mill wedding is something special. And while it’s got the kind of glamorous styling to make any wedding lover’s jaw drop, it also has a story that speaks to a family’s love and strength admits loss. Read on for the bride’s beautiful words, and don’t miss the stunning film by Love & You Video, along with the complete gallery from Bryce Covey Photography.

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From The Bride… Taylor and I met when we were young kids growing up in a small town of Washington. We were high school sweethearts who separated soon after leaving home for college and remained strangers for years thereafter. It wasn’t until a chance encounter that we reentered one another’s lives and embarked on the incredible journey of becoming husband and wife thirteen years later!

A few months prior to our engagement my father tragically passed away. Our wedding was scheduled on the one year anniversary of his passing and we wanted the week to be as much a celebration, as a symbolic rising from the brokenness we experienced just one year prior. We live thousands of miles away from most of our family and friends and desired a destination wedding which afforded our guests a vacation and us an extended period of time to celebrate with the people we love most. Taylor’s grandfather lives in Hawaii and we both spent a considerable amount of time vacationing there through the years. Selecting Maui was an easy decision.

We wanted the event to embody family, friendship and connectedness, culminating in a grand celebration. The week of our wedding would be spent with guests at a beautiful resort, but we wanted our wedding day to be something truly magical. With a background in interior design and architecture, and a deep passion for historic structures, it has been my dream to be married inside a ruin. The moment we stepped onto the Haiku Mill grounds I knew our search was over. It is one of the most special places I have ever experienced. The structure is overgrown with foliage and the owner has seamlessly integrated ancient artifacts she sourced in Europe throughout the grounds. Stepping inside the ruin brought me to tears and our decision was made.We would rent large tour buses and shuttle our guests from a beachside resort into the Maui countryside for our fairytale wedding.

The theme of our wedding was Hawaiian Versailles Garden Party, which was heavily influenced by the nature of our space and the bounty of parisian artifacts sprinkled throughout. We wanted sophisticated elegance with a casual attitude. Guests were encouraged to wear neutral attire and the wedding party followed suite. The groom wore a grey suit with tie and the groomsmen, bridesmen (I had two) and ushers all wore variations of a grey suit ensemble with white collar shirts and rolled sleeves. The bridesmaids wore full length nude sequin gowns, which had an incredible vintage deco feel. I chose to wear a form fitting lace mermaid dress and a long cathedral veil.

As the owner of an interior design firm, 30 Collins, I took great pleasure in bringing our vision to life. I designed and handcrafted every detail of our day down to the website, invitation suite, maps, programs and cards to inform guests of our special day. I used a handwritten cursive script for all text on heavy white watercolor paper and drew a whimsical map to include in the package. The collateral was a wonderful window into what guests could expect for our big day.

Although our wedding was not held on the beach, the ocean has significant meaning to Taylor and myself. Just prior to the ceremony we made the short drive to a remote outcropping and spent our last few moments together alone with the ocean before becoming husband and wife. Our photographer, Bryce Covey and Videographer, Love & You Video, followed us down to capture the very intimate moment. The experience and resulting photos still take my breathe away.

Our wedding day was one of the most magical of my life and an experience I will forever cherish. Taylor and I were incredibly blessed to be surrounded by so many family and friends who traveled so far in support of our love and celebration of the next chapter in our lives together. Of the innumerable magical moments which occurred that day, one of the most memorable was in the form of a giant rainbow which greeted us upon being pronounced husband and wife. I knew it was a special gift from my father to signal his joyful blessing and it will remain one of the most treasured memories of that once in a lifetime day.

From Love & You Video…We feel so lucky to have filmed Nicole & Taylor’s wedding. They chose to have a destination wedding in Maui, at Haiku Mill, one of the most unique and sought-after wedding venues in Hawaii. Once a real Sugar mill, now breathtakingly beautiful event venue. It’s like stepping back in the time and getting surrounded by elegance and beauty.

Video was very important to the couple, specially since brides grandmother was not able to be a part of their special day, we felt a big responsibility to capture every important moment as perfectly as their wedding was so the grandmother can feel like she was a part of it too.

Everyone can see how good looking the couple are, supermodel gorgeous! Not only that, just watch the video to see how strong the love is between them and how happy they are to be marrying each other.

Photography: Bryce Covey Photography | Videography: Love & You Studios | Design: Nicole Heininger | Floral Design: Bella Bloom Floral Boutique | Wedding Dress: Enzoani | Invitations: Nicole Heininger | Reception Venue: Haiku Mill | Bride's Shoes: Armani | Bridesmaids Dresses: Adrianna Papell | Catering: Maui Executive Catering Company | Makeup: Jessica Waite Makeup Artistry | Grooms Attire: Ralph Lauren | Transportation: Poly Ad | Hotel: Grand Wailea Resort | Wedding Venue: Haiku Mill | Bar Service: Bars Are Us | Bride's Clutch: Whiting Davis | Bride's Earrings: Ben-Amun | Rentals: Island Rents | Website: Nicole Heininger

There’s something so beautifully personal about a hometown wedding. It’s a sweet nod to family roots, and exactly what this Hermitage Museum & Gardens’ affair is all about. Echard Wheeler chronicled the day, and it’s all sitting pretty in the inspiration-packed gallery.

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The Bride and Groom felt that their hometown of Norfolk, Virginia was the ideal location for their nuptials to take place. In particular, the Hermitage Museum and Gardens, located on the Lafayette River, had always held a special place in Meredith’s heart, as she had spent many days throughout her childhood exploring the riverbanks and gardens. The Bride’s Uncle Mark officiated the wedding under a large oak tree in the East Garden overlooking the river. Meredith walked down the aisle in an ivory Temperley London gown with an illusion neck line and appliqué flowers while Ambrosia Quartet played a rendition of “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles.

For the reception, the couple wanted to play on the arts and crafts style of the Hermitage using antique furniture and rustic decor provided by River Designs (Vintage Furniture Rentals) and Distinctive Event Rentals. The farm tables displayed beautiful arrangements from the talents of Bloom, the Art of Flowers, in vintage toolboxes along with white milk glass vases. The incandescent string lighting and candle-lit mercury glass contributed to an enchanting and intimate ambiance for the evening.

Catering was provided by Chef by Design, which designed a menu that brought their own unique flare to Southeast Virginia’s culinary tastes. Fried green tomatoes, bacon-wrapped scallops, and macaroni and cheese coquettes were passed to guests during cocktail hour, and dinner station highlights included beef tenderloin with asparagus and whipped potatoes, ahi tuna bites, cheeseburger sliders, chicken and vegetable dumplings, and Mai Tai shrimp. For dessert, Doumar’s Cones and BBQ, a local Norfolk institution since 1904, was on sight to serve chocolate and vanilla ice cream cones to guests using their original (and the world’s first) waffle cone maker. The red velvet wedding cake was baked by Chocollage. The couple ended up dancing the night away with their closest family and friends to the sounds of the very talented and entertaining local band, Rare Mixx.

Photography: Echard Wheeler Photography | Wedding Coordinator: Reva Stein | Flowers: Bloom The Art of Flowers | Wedding Gown: Kleinfeld Bridal | Cake: Chocollage | Catering: Chef By Design | Hair: Behind The Veil | Ceremony Music: Ambrosia Quartet | Venue: Hermitage Foundation Museum | Decor Rentals: River Design Vintage | Invitation Suite: Christina Egan | Make Up Artist: Holly Browne | Reception Band: Rare Mixx | Rentals: Distinctive Event Rentals

Results are in, and this duo officially wins the title of “cutest couple ever.” Seriously! The stylish pair surely turned heads on the way to City Hall for their chic elopement, and grabbing the attention of a New Yorker is no easy feat. Get ready to gush over all the aw-worthy moments and click here to see more from Jimena Roquero.

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From The Bride…My husband and I met in DC but we decided to travel to NYC for the wedding because it is one of my favorite cities. I moved away from NYC in 2003 and to this day still miss it dearly. We wanted the day to just be simple and just about us, so we didn’t tell anyone except for my girl friends who would be our witnesses. The day after, we surprised our family and friends with the news.

Photography: Jimena Roquero Photography | Wedding Dress: Shopbop | Bride's Shoes: Manolo Blahnik | Bracelet: J.Crew | Makeup: Sasha Yefremova | Hair: Johnny Wojtanowicz | Suit: Massimo Dutti | Bag: Diane Von Furstenberg | Bouquet: LDF Floral Design | City Hall: City Hall | Coat: Shopbop | Earrings: Juliet & Company | Groom's shoes: J.Crew | Tie: Hermes