This Greystone Mansion affair captured by Sally Pinera speaks to the undeniable beauty of California. With the feel of Provence and a Beverly Hills zip code, planner CCL Weddings crafted a day filled with color, culture and heart. It's a love born and bread in Los Angeles and...
Welcoming wedding guests with a perfect wedding welcome bag upon their arrival for your weekend is the perfect way to kick off the celebration in style while pampering those you love! We've rounded up the 6 must-have elements to help you craft welcome bags that are sure to wow your guests and provide for their every need! Something Local To start things off including a local snack is a wonderful way to connect guests to the locale. Maybe you're welcoming out of town guests to Chicago;...
This wedding is straight out of a romantic movie: boy meets girl at boarding school, they fall in love, he proposes and then when they make it official, they decide to do so in the same picturesque area where they first met, with...
This may be the most epic engagement session of all time! For three days, this stylish couple explored the Wanaka region of New Zealand's South Island, accompanied by Feather and Stone Photography. Their adventures took them through rolling hills plus stunning fields of lupins and lavender, on a helicopter flight to the top of a mountain...
If you're getting married during the summer and you're thinking about your bridesmaids' dresses, then there are a couple of different factors to consider. First, you want to make sure the colors are seasonally appropriate, so generally steer clear of darker colors like burgundy and hunter green. Second, you want to consider the material! If you're getting married during the warmest months of the year, odds are you will be outside at some point during the day, and you want to make sure your...
As couples move from casual dating to getting engaged, they think about how to merge various aspects of their lives. Discussions usually center around issues like joint vs individual bank accounts, how to divide the holidays between families, and even logistical considerations like whose couch to keep when you move in together. Often overlooked is the question of how partners will merge their spiritual lives. As millennials move away from formal religion and often identify themselves as...
You've booked the perfect wedding venue in the mountains, complete with crisp air, fire pit, incredible mountain views, and towering trees. An outdoor wedding is a magical event that has built-in atmosphere. All you need to do is add a little rustic decor, strands of twinkling lights in a grove of trees, and these 8 ideas to keep your guests happy campers at your woodsy wedding.
Campfire vibes An outdoorsy wedding wouldn't be complete without a campfire. Warm your guests up...
What do I have to do to get in on this tribe? The friends of this Bride and Groom came together to create an uber creative and personalized wedding, taking care of everything from the bridesmaids' dresses to the ceremony music. But when it came time to capture the magic live, this couple chose wisely and had NST Pictures film their special day. And one viewing of their highlight film right here and it's evident that they made...
Being surrounded by family and friends on your Big Day (and in the events leading up to it) is a wonderful thing. But sometimes, the pressure can be strong to abide by certain wedding traditions. Traditions that might not be fitting for you—including having bridesmaids. It can absolutely be a positive experience for many, don't get us wrong, but maybe it's not right for your personally. And you know what? That's 100% OK! Below are a few signs that having a bridal party might not be your jam.
I've been trying to put my finger on what I love so very much about this Bellewood Plantation wedding – looking through Kt Crabb's photographs positively warms my heart! – and then I read their love story and knew immediately. While I'm...
Without fail, if I do any one of the following things, I'm always feeling slugglish later in the day. They're bad habits that most of us have fallen victim to at one point or another—and you might not realize just how badly they are wreaking havoc on your own energy levels! What are some things you do to get started of on the right foot every morning? Let us know in the comments! A Sugary Start We talk about our kids having 'sugar highs' and 'sugar crashes' but do we really apply the...
Magic is orcas crashing your ceremony rehearsal. It's also a sure fire sign that you picked the coolest spot ever for saying "I Do." From killer whales to a stunning modern affair under a sailcloth tent, this wedding day is one for the books. Wild Bloom Floral crafted all white blooms, paired with minimalism meets modern details designed by...
Creating your guest list is arguably the most stressful part of wedding planning. You have your family and friends from all your life stages. Then you add your fiancé's friends and family, your parents' friends, and your future in-laws' friends. Now you have to think about how many people your venue – and budget – will fit! Because all venues and budgets have their limits, an overflow, or "B list" is a great way to include more of the people you love. Here's how to navigate your second...
Whenever I hear Lake Como, I tend to think Clooney but that may no longer be the case. After oohing and aahing over Marta Guenzi's gallery right here, I can't stop thinking about this wedding, the elegance, romance and the...
It all started with the balcony at Sunstone Winery, which sparked the idea for this Romeo and Juliet inspired wedding editorial created by Detailed Touch Events. The romance of this shoot captured by...
Save the date! Kensington Palace announced Thursday that Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding invitations have been issued! With the wedding less than two months away, they're right on schedule for sending out their invitations.
“Guests have been invited to the service at St George's Chapel and to the lunchtime reception at St George's Hall, which is being given by Her Majesty The Queen. Later that...
In the land of Palm Springs, leopard is considered a neutral and eclectic decor is a design staple. So it's safe to say, this bohemian bash planned by Amorology along with florals by The Dainty Lion is quintessential Palm Springs. Filled with unique details like a floral filled octagon arbor, stationery gone wild and the sweetest ending by...
Trust us on this one, you guys: hosting a classic wedding doesn't mean turning a blind eye to the latest and greatest trends hitting the runway. In fact, we think adding a touch of something new is the best way to infuse your wedding with a pop of something special. This year, we're all about embracing bridesmaid dresses with sparkly metallics and softer tones. Check out more of our picks below. GORGEOUS METALLICS Okay, so metallics have been around for awhile now, but that...
Let's level set on this: there is no such thing as a perfect reception. Seriously, among all the moving parts there is bound to be at least one small snag over the course of the evening. To be honest, those are usually the funniest memories to tell for the next 50 years. So whether your BFF drips on your dress, or your brother loses his speech, you won't even break a sweat. When Red Wine Stains Your Dress This is surprisingly quick and easy to fix using items from the bar! Ask the...
We've seen plenty of delightful details at weddings but these just might take the cake. A beer and bubbles bar complete with a variety of toppings (...
