Choosing an officiant for your wedding ceremony sets the tone for the entire celebration. If you're considering asking a close friend to do the honors, I have a few helpful tips. This past year, I've been lucky enough to perform a handful of weddings for close friends. The celebrations were magical, the guests were gracious, and I've learned a lot about officiating a wedding. Here are seven simple tips for anyone thinking of having a friend officiate. 1. Choose someone that knows both of...
Amid the hustle and bustle of NYC, there is a green oasis, The Foundry, covered in beautiful ivy and host to enchanting weddings such as this one right here. Brklyn View Photography captured it all, from...
It's hard to pick a favorite element of this sweet space. Obviously that cute little guy is our #1 but a close second is the bohemian wall hanging by Whisker Row that...
There's something to the minimalist movement, and this wedding inspiration photographed by Katie Grant and filmed by 503 Films is a perfect case study. Aravella Event Design used...
Cake artistry is a true craft and the beauties that made this list are undoubtedly works of art! From trendy to classic designs, to unique and personal touches, we are ranking our absolute favorite cakes of the year below. Get ready to start pinning inspiration and try not to start craving dessert! Dainty & Flawless Ruffles Cake Design: Vintage Soul Cakes Photography: Vitor Lindo Big...
Let's all just go ahead and add "prance around at a French chateau" to our bucket lists right now. One look through these perfect pics by Peter & Veronika and that's all you're going to want to do anyways. But how can you take that bucket list item and bump it up a few extra special notches? Have said chateau be the site of...
LOVE isn't a strong enough word to describe just how much we adore this wedding. It has cool, modern decor, an industrial loft backdrop, a rooftop ceremony in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, and the cutest dressed pups to boot. In other words, there's a whole lot of goodness tucked inside this celebration coordinated by Argyle Events with florals by...
While we love a classic wedding in neutral hues, there's something about a wedding that embraces color that always makes us smile, and Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year is definitely, well, colorful. "A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future," the company said on its website. Planning your wedding is...
Nixing tradition has been a big bridal trend as of late, but quite possibly the biggest tradition we're seeing left to the wayside is the schedule. Instead of seated dinners and timed speeches, brides and grooms are opting for something a bit more celebratory. As couples look for new ways to celebrate their nuptials, we chat with Rebecca Steele of Andy Kushner Entertainment Design for some tips on...
Nestled in the French Riviera, Chateau Diter played host to the dreamiest destination wedding designed by Laly Rose with planning by AAVA Wedding. See the full gorgeous evening...
These two may have toured Green Pastures while it was being renovated but they could feel the magic even then. And when it was all set to host their special day, it didn't disappoint. It was the beautiful backdrop to...
Two pilots move to Qatar for their careers, met, and fell in love, so including a few aviation inspired details in their wedding day was essential for Love & Tralala! From a bespoke airplane invitations suite to a shower of paper planes at dinner, from an aerobatic demo at the reception to a post-wedding brunch on the airfield where the bride first got her wings, every detail captured by...
I've said it before, and I have no doubt I'll say it again, but there's nothing better than a gorgeous wedding dress, and luckily for us, this past year was full of them. From an Haute Couture Elie Saab masterpiece to a traditional ballgown worthy of royalty (Meghan Markle, take note) to a daring, fashion-forward black velvet beauty, these are the 10 wedding dresses that took our breath away in 2017.
For the couple who loves the mountains (they hiked to Everest Base Camp together, so we'd say it's serious), what better location to say "I do" than in the Bavarian Alps? And clearly the mountain air suits them because this bride in her long sleeve, Rue De Seine gown and this groom in his light blue, Tiger of Sweden suit look absolutely spectacular.
Who says neutrals have to be boring? This Calistoga Ranch affair is Team Neutral, and we're officially obsessed. Designed by Cole Drake Events, with all white florals by M Design, it layers natural, unfussy details with the elegant Napa Valley backdrop and the most...
Let's be honest - besties are awesome, but finding that perfect dress that makes them all happy isn't always stress-free. I don't know how many times I've heard brides say they'd like a way to streamline the entire process - making it more comfortable, convenient and less expensive. There is, you guys. And these brides know exactly how it turns out. Photography (Top to Bottom): Jenavieve Belair Photography I...
Being a bride-to-be can be one of the most exciting, yet stressful times in any woman's life. In preparation for all the stress any bride will face, she should surround herself with those that mean to the most to her- her bridesmaids. There will be disagreements and "bridezilla" moments, but here are a few things every bride wants her 'maids to remember. You Were Picked for a Reason You were not asked to be a bridesmaid because I thought you would look great in blush. You were asked...
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and if you're anything like us, it's festive everything from here on through the end of the year, so when this winter wonderland wedding captured by Justine Milton landed on our desk, you bet we were all kinds of giddy. Think rich shades of red, a beautiful bride in an elegant Watters gown...
The wonderfully preserved Mission San Juan Capistrano enchants us every time we lay eyes upon it, but this bridal editorial just took it over the top with its blend of old and new. Between the beaded, silvery perfection that is this vintage Gossamer gown, the soft blooms styled by Honeycomb Affair, and the always effortless looking photographs by...
Matching their holiday decor to their preppy coastal style, the ladies of Palm Beach Lately added their signature spirit to this bright and happy party. Think garlands and wreaths meet fresh oranges and pops of pink cabana stripes. It's bucking tradition (i.e. no red in site) and is giving us major Florida vibes instead. See even more of this pretty celebration captured by...
