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Hockey Meets Secret Garden Wedding in Canada

If you’re wondering if a hockey themed wedding can be exceedingly chic, let this show stopper be your resounding YES! Johanna Leigh Events planned the carefully curated day with nods to our groom’s profession as a pro hockey player woven throughout the experience. Flowers designed by The Little Shed Flower are incredibly beautiful, and every last image captured by Lace & Luce is a work of art. See the full day unfold in the full gallery.

From Lace & Luce… Hannah works as the COO of Fancy Face, an amazing wedding HMUA company in Toronto, and Evan is a professional hockey player in Europe, so how did this pair combine their personalities and their long-distance relationship to create a perfect wedding theme? With a completely custom graphic, including images of places they have visited together, hockey motifs, and a few of their favorite places and things! They then used this as the main element to tie their entire wedding together (on their seating chart, Evan’s suit, their invites, menus, and on their tablescape).

You can’t often imagine a ‘hockey-themed’ wedding as being this beautiful but this wedding complimented both of the couple’s personalities perfectly and ended up so personalized and special to the couple. This wedding was filled with nods to hockey-a hockey graphic used on the invite, the seating chart, and on the tables and menus. As well as a clever ‘meet me at the ice’ sign covering the bar serving custom cocktails. This wedding was so unique even the wedding cake by Nadia & Co. included Hannah’s family heirloom cake topper, which has been used in weddings throughout her family for generations.

The final result is a luscious garden-themed wedding filled with nods for once to the groom with hockey motifs abounding in the Braestone Farm wedding venue. Hannah and Evan met at 18 and have been together literally since the night they met in 2014. They are a true testament to the term ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’ as they have been doing on and off long distance for the last 8 years as Evan’s hockey career has taken him around the world. With Hannah working in the wedding industry she wanted a wedding that wasn’t just beautiful but unique and personalized to the two of them and the result truly was a dream wedding!

This Couple Lost Their Home and Had a Comeback Wedding

This wedding is proof that love conquers all. Despite losing their home in the Colorado Marshall Fire, our couple persevered through wedding planning and the result is truly something worth celebrating. Kate Alexandra Events beautifully planned the elegant day and Callarose and Co filled it with endlessly romantic blooms. The love and happiness of the day shines in imagery by Jacqueline Benét Photography, take a closer look inside the full gallery.

From Jacqueline Benét Photography… I will never forget when my bride Stephanie reached out saying that she was sorry for the delay in getting back to me, and that they want to choose me as their photographer, but they just lost their home in the Colorado Marshall Fire. She said they lost everything, left the house with the clothes on their backs, their laptops, and their cat Holly Golightly. Not only did they lose their house and all that they own, but the groom’s father in the same neighborhood also lost his house as well. She wanted to still continue planning their wedding, but they needed some extra time to pick up the pieces and figure out what was next for them. I had chills reading their email, and cried for them at the thought of losing everything. I felt like their beautiful wedding day was their comeback story and made all the joy that much sweeter!

From the bride… Six months before their wedding, on December 30th, 2021, Stephanie and Chris lost their house in the Marshall Fire in Boulder, Colorado. They got out safely with nothing but their passports, computers, and their beloved cat. The following day, along with over 1,000 other neighbors, they learned that the wildfire had completely destroyed their home. Right away, we agreed that our wedding would remain our top priority. We continued to travel to Seattle to meet with vendors and for site visits at our venue, The Seattle Tennis Club, located on Lake Washington. The overall inspiration for the wedding was to create a feeling of relaxed luxury. A black-tie encouraged, al fresco reception with a large sailcloth tent, a mix of circular and rectangular tables, and lots and lots of flowers. I chose the Anne Barge La Femme dress from LWD Bridal shop in Denver. A strapless Chantilly lace ball gown with sequined appliques and a deep V-notched neckline with a matching veil. It was the 3rd or 4th dress I tried on, and was the easiest wedding planning decision I made. My favorite part of the gown was the sheerness of the skirt in the sunlight and how lightweight and easy to wear it was. 10/10! Choosing the flowers with our florist, Callarose and Co, was both the most fun and the most stressful pre-planning activity and the result, which drew on the colors of the wedding’s outdoor location, was spectacular. The color palette included the blues of Lake Washington, the greens of the tennis club grounds, pale yellows to complement, and a mix of whites to soften. A classic combination with a whimsical touch. I chose a beautiful sage-champagne color for the bridesmaid’s dresses that coordinated with the color scheme.

For our cake, we chose a 3-tier all-white lemon pound cake with blackberry filling as a nod to Washington state. One of my favorite details of the wedding was using my grandmother’s silver cutting knife and cake server to cut our cake as our Something Old. Another favorite detail was my wedding gift from Chris, a pair of blue topaz stud earrings that have special meaning. While Chris was sifting through the rubble after the fire, he miraculously found the gemstones from his late Mother’s blue topaz earrings. She passed in 2015 from cancer, and the earrings had become a family heirloom. He took the stones to Miro Jewelers in Denver, who also created our custom wedding rings. They were able to clean them up and reset the stones to create a new pair of stud earrings which Chris surprised me with the day before the wedding. A beautiful sentiment to have a piece of jewelry from Chris’s late mother and my Something Blue. My favorite moment of the wedding was doing the first look. It felt so special and beautiful and felt like time had stopped just for us. One piece of advice that we took to heart (and I would suggest to all brides-to-be) is to invest money in the best photographer you can find that fits your wedding day vision because that’s how you’ll remember and preserve your wedding day. They’ll know how to capture you (and your wedding) in the best way and will create a lasting memory of everything that happens throughout the wedding day.

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Everything You Need To Know About Sustainable Engagement Rings

Engagement rings carry a lot of meaning. They mark the end of your single life and they represent the foundation upon which you will build your happily ever after, so it makes sense that you would want that foundation to be built on good vibes only…you know what we mean? That’s why it’s so important to invest in a diamond that’s been ethically sourced. If you haven’t thought about where your diamond comes from yet, no judgment, that’s what we’re here for. We talked to the experts at Grown Brilliance about ethics and sustainability when it comes to diamonds, and some of their answers surprised us. Here’s everything you need to know…

What Is The Most Ethical Way To Source Diamonds?

It seems that people have been fighting over these pretty rocks since the dawn of time, but we don’t need to anymore! It’s 2022 and we don’t need to find diamonds, we can make diamonds! Well, not us, but diamond labs like the ones used by Grown Brilliance. Lab grown diamonds are COMPLETELY CONFLICT-FREE because they are man-made in a controlled laboratory setting. And, to take it one step further, Grown Brilliance makes sure that all local labor laws are followed, including child labor laws, and the creation of their lab grown diamonds are free from funding violence, warlords, rebels, terror groups, corrupt governments, or other human rights abuses.

But What Do They Look Like?

We know that doing the right thing is compelling, but the incomparable sparkle of the hardest substance on earth has a mesmerizing quality that would have even the most pious testing their morals. So, can lab grown diamonds hold a candle to their mined counterparts? The answer–a resounding HELL YEAH! In fact, because the manufacturing process is so precise, they’re able to get a quality product time after time. Lab grown diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds.

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Lab grown diamonds may look the same as mined diamonds, but they’ve got another big decision-making factor in their corner–price. Because it requires significantly less labor to produce a lab grown diamond, they are much more affordable than other diamonds on the market. This means more bling for your buck! Plus, it’s no secret that mining for diamonds has a huge impact on the environment as well, including air pollution, water pollution, ecosystem loss and damage, and greenhouse gas emissions. Lab grown diamonds are grown above ground, in a controlled laboratory setting, minimizing impacts to natural resources. So, the choice is simple. When it comes to something as meaningful as your engagement ring, investing in a lab grown diamond is the only way to get all the sparkle your little heart desires and that good karma that you want for your marriage.

Shop Grown Brilliance for your dream ring here and rest easy knowing that no matter which ring you fall in love with, your diamond was sustainably and ethically sourced. For more eye candy, give @grownbrilliance a follow on Instagram.

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Amore & The Amalfi Coast: Elegant Romance in Ravello

The beauty of Italy comes alive at this Amalfi Coast wedding. Filled with special accents like fresh lemons, hand-drawn illustrations, and lots of love, Blooming Eventi planned a day we can’t get enough of. Endlessly romantic floral design by Malafronte Fiori is an absolute must-see, and it’s all artfully captured in time in the exquisite imagery by Lace & Luce. Visit the full gallery to take a trip to Italy.

From the bride… One of the most special things about our wedding to my husband and myself was where we got married. Years before we got engaged, we traveled to Ravello and fell in love with its charm, beauty, its genuineness, and on that trip, we fell more deeply in love with one another– we even ended up naming our dog Ravella. So when my husband proposed in 2019, there was no question about where we wanted our wedding to be. When it came time to plan, what was most important to us was to be able to share our favorite place with our favorite people. We aspired to do so with a timeless, elegant design that let the beauty of our venue- a traditional Italian villa perched at the top of Ravello’s cliffs- shine through. It was only through the support of our incredible vendor team that we were able to achieve just that. To get our guests excited to join us in Ravello, we used a custom, hand-drawn illustration of our venue on all of our wedding materials. Our save the dates, change the dates, invitation suites, welcome bags, guest welcome letters, limoncello favor tags, drink koozies, wedding signage and more all adorned the illustration.

Fast forward to the days leading up to our wedding… There was no greater feeling than being in our favorite place, halfway across the world from “home”, in this small, coastal Italian town and bumping into a best friend from college or my godmother or my dad on a rustic Italian street. It was indescribable and brought us so much joy getting to share this place that means so much to us with the people that mean even more to us. We also wanted to honor and celebrate with this town we love so dearly on the day of our wedding. So after our ceremony, my husband and I took a walk through the town and visited many of our favorite places: we danced in the town square, stopped by the ceramic shops, and even took a shot of limoncello with a local store owner. Not only were we on cloud nine, just getting done with our I Do’s, but it felt like Ravello was just as elated as we were, cheering with us, clapping, dancing. And that was why we fell in love with Ravello so many years prior. It was such a beautiful place with kind people, and the perfect setting for us to spend this special time in our lives.

A few additional special details from our wedding:

As a wedding gift, I surprised my husband with a vintage Alfa Romeo for him and his groomsmen to drive around and take pictures in on the day of the wedding.
I did two ‘first looks’; one with my bridesmaids and one with my dad. I’ll never forget their sweet reactions to seeing me in my wedding dress. That was the moment that it really hit me that I was a bride.
Right before our ceremony, my husband and I did a ‘no look first look’ where we stood back-to-back, read letters to each other, and exchanged gifts. Because we’d waited so long for our wedding, we wanted the first time we saw each other to be when I walked down the aisle. Getting to hear David’s voice one last time as my fiancé, overlooking our favorite place, was the perfect way to close our chapter of being engaged. It was so special to get to speak with each other before the ceremony and it made seeing each other at the end of the aisle that much sweeter.
I designed most of the items for the wedding myself, including our save the dates, change the dates, invitation suite, welcome bag playing cards, koozies, limoncello tags, bar menus, wedding signage, dinner menus, reception shoes, and I print-pressed each welcome bag by hand.

Photography: Lace & Luce | Cinematography: Mirco e Anisa | Event Planning: Blooming Eventi | Floral Design: Malafronte Fiori | Wedding Dress: Retrofete | Wedding Dress: Calla Blanche | Cake: Villa Eva | Invitations: Double Trip Press | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Revelry | Catering: Villa Eva | Calligraphy: ELM Calligraphy | Groom's Attire: SuitShop | Groomsmen's Attire: SuitShop | Wedding Venue: Villa Eva | Beauty: Beauty Livery | Weddings Rings: Brilliant Earth | Weddings Rings: Hitched

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Southern Charm and a Pop of Color at Etre Farms!

An epic bridal sun hat, a dress to inspire your next wedding Pinterest board, and a classic white barn venue that can do no wrong – today’s inspiration is truly a Southern belle’s dream! With floral magic from Niloo Rosi Design, Ann Travis Events brought the team’s “luxury with a side of country” vision to life. To see all the pretty this styled shoot has to offer, a visit on over to the full gallery by Shanell Photography is an absolute must!

This beautiful luxury barn is a new venue in Saint Joseph Michigan. When looking for a location to host my next retreat, this venue caught my eye. With its beautiful all white structure and luxury yet country vibes, It spoke “southern” to me.

Our goal for this retreat was to have a sense of southern charm, So this worked out beautifully. Adding a pop of color in the floral to stand out against the all white space, and compliment the gown was a must. The dress was our main focus and really set the tone for the whole design.

A local dress designer, based in Detroit Michigan, took our vision and designed the gown. Having a local dress designer truly was such an amazing add on to this whole retreat. From the floral to dress, everything turned out pretty and truly had that southern refined charm we were hoping for. Having more than one dress has become such a fun trend and so with that we wanted to add that little extra special element with the shoot. Having the couple change and exit on a sailboat was the perfect ending to a beautiful day.

Luxurious Lake Como Wedding With Lush White Blooms

On the fence about having a destination wedding? Let this luxurious Lake Como soiree help you make your mind up. Photographed by the ever-so-talented Duet Friday, every image looks like a piece of art. The gorgeous day was expertly planned by Rachel Thering, and filled with lush white blooms by vertuani fiori. Don’t miss a single moment inside the full gallery.

From Duet Friday… Dolce and Gabbana style for a wedding? Hot Italian summer. Full blossom of flowers and Italian style in fashion. Why not if you dream of the spices of Italy, the charm of lake Como with all its tones and shads, and that was the idea that Timothy and Rachel had in their heads and decided to put into life. For their wedding it was very important to have a whimsical garden look and feel. Villa Regina Teodolinda has a perfect view and position. Being close to the lake it boasts the best view and an ideal spot for a ceremony altogether with a wedding dinner to follow. The couple loved the fact that the villa was directly on the water and had such a cozy lived-through charm. Bright and with a grot of the centuries, that adds character and underlines the taste of any couple who put their feet in the location.

The lemons were a touch of Italy and the all-white flowers played into the traditional wedding touch. The arch created by vertuani fiori was symbolic in all senses – the entrance to a new life and the blessing. Flowers look like the foams on the waves of lake Como, which stopped their run just in front of the couple. The bride was so enthusiastic and overwhelmed by great ideas that she became a wedding planner herself for her magic wedding like the one from the Kingdom of far far away – styled and tailored with great taste and ideas. The atmosphere of the wedding can be easily felt through gorgeous photos by Duet Friday. These talented couple of photographers caught every single moment of the wedding day. Airy pics underline again and again the love and care that the bride wanted to show in all the elements of the complicated puzzle called wedding, when a little story turns into true emotions and real beauty. Like in a classical Hollywood fairy tale. No, even much better!

The bride walks down th aisle accompanied by her dad. Quick glance at her groom. Traditional “something blue” tunes in the bridesmaid’s dresses. “Something borrowed” – was Rachel mother’s blusher veil she wore to her wedding 45 years ago. Classy and timeless. Traditional Italian lace that has conquered epochs and brides. Rachel was not an exception. The couple wanted a very traditional wedding to be completely covered. Everything came from the bottom of their hearts. Simple and complicated. Overwhelmed with emotions and senses. The couple did not write their own vows as they kept it very religious. One of the best friends married them. Tears of joy and the kiss to sign the perfection in its simplicity. The most important element of the wedding was flowers and the floral team killed it. A wedding self-planned 100% proves that for anyone that can do a destination it’s absolutely worth it and totally takes the pressure off “one day” and turns it into a fun memorable weekend with your loved ones.

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A French Inspired Fall Wedding at Moss Mountain Farm

From the bride’s ethereal blush pink gown, to the french inspired palette, to the unexpected locale – today’s wedding is every Autumn lovers dream. Captured by Erin Wilson Photography and Films, the full gallery is ripe with design inspiration and Fall foliage at every turn – all planned by Bella Baxter, with floral magic by Everbloom Designs.

From Erin Wilson Photography and Films… Marisa and Craig’s wedding was one of the dreamiest weddings I’ve ever photographed. The feeling of the entire day was straight out of a storybook.

I know that Marisa was inspired by a French fall and the beautiful Moss Mountain was such a beautiful backdrop and space for their wedding.

Marisa and Craig wanted to celebrate their guests by hosting an intimate event and spoiling them with a beautiful cocktail hour in the gardens with a harpist and by having several courses under beautiful lights in the fall evening.

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Al Fresco Spring Wedding at Relais Villa Vittoria in Lake Como

They say good things come to those who wait, and for this darling couple – those words couldn’t be more true! After multiple years of postponements, Macy and Travis finally exchanged “I do’s” at the Lake Como wedding weekend of their dreams. Rebecca Rose Events left no detail unturned, while Figli Dei Fiori decorated their intimate celebration in timeless green and white blooms. The full gallery captured by Jillian Knight is all the destination wedding inspo you’ll need, just don’t forget to pin your fave moments! ;)

From Rebecca Rose Events… Macy and Travis originally planned their destination wedding in Italy for April 2020 and were forced to reschedule three times due to the pandemic, until the week finally arrived in May, 2022 when they could safely host their guests for two days of celebration at Relais Villa Vittoria on the beautiful shores of Lake Como. It was all worth the wait.

Guests arrived to a casual welcome reception at the villa and enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and conversation as the sun set behind the mountains. Each couple received a property welcome gift that included locally sourced bottled juices, hazelnuts, and Italian macarons, as well as a welcome packet of details and a custom watercolor illustration of the villa where they would enjoy two full days of luxury hospitality.

On the wedding day, we arranged a private wooden boat to take Macy and Travis out on the lake following their first look. The weather was so perfect it felt almost surreal to everyone, and there’s just nothing quite so exquisite as the vibrant blue of the water on a sunny day. Just before sunset, guests gathered for an intimate ceremony just in front of the pool on the villa’s lakefront terrace. With the decision to keep their guest list intimate, Macy and Travis opted against having a traditional wedding party of bridesmaids and groomsmen, so that their closest friends could enjoy the festivities simply as guests. The ceremony was heartfelt, emotional, and picture perfect.

After enjoying aperitivo on an upper terrace, everyone progressed down to the 40 foot estate dinner table set under the vine covered arbor for a leisurely formal plated dinner service and toasting.

The design for the wedding was inspired completely by the palette present in the surroundings. We incorporated the soft peach color of the villa’s exterior walls, the green from the lush gardens, and a hint of Lake Como’s blue. Nuage Designs created custom table linens for the occasion, which we paired with their white lace-trimmed napkins (a subtle nod to the lace on the train of Macy’s dress), and custom acrylic menus that featured watercolor artwork. Each chair was tied with a personalized place card. We created coloring books for the two children in attendance.

The evening ended after desserts and dancing into the wee hours.

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East Coast Elegance Meets West Coast Cool At This California Wedding

We are crushing big time on this incredibly elegant California wedding. Done in a crisp color palette of green, white, and blush Details Details planned a day that delights. The perfect blend of east and west coast cool, floral design by BloomBox Designs is unmatched. Every magical moment is artfully captured in the full gallery!

From the couple… In the summer of 2015, Ali and Blake were each working separate internships in San Diego. One weekend, Ali’s friend from college and San Diego native, Kelly, invited Ali and a couple of her friends to a popular bar to celebrate her childhood friend’s 21st birthday. At a bar in Pacific Beach, Ali met her future husband Blake (who was wearing a Hawaiian shirt covered in surfing Santas), on his 21st birthday. She bought him a birthday drink, an Old Fashioned (the first cocktail she could think of) which he reluctantly drank and she impressed him with her Padres knowledge while they watched the game. One week later, Blake asked Ali out on a date and they’ve been inseparable ever since. After one year of long distance during their senior year of college, Blake and Ali moved to NYC to start their careers.

After 4 exciting years living in the big city and braving the East Coast winters, the two were eager to move back to their home state of sunny California. After over 5 years of dating, Blake proposed while on a sailboat ride around Lido Island in Newport Beach. Ali had no idea her five best friends (and bridesmaids) were waiting patiently in the cabin on the boat to surprise her after she said ‘YES!’. But the fun wasn’t over then; Ali returned home to a surprise engagement party on the beach with 40 of their closest family and friends set up by the Picnic Collective. It was the most warm and peaceful October night and the perfect day!

For their wedding day, Ali and Blake knew they wanted a location that was close enough to drive to for the majority of their guests in California, but with a destination aspect that felt new and exciting. Ali and Blake chose Santa Barbara and fell in love with the Rosewood Miramar (or rather Ali and her mom did because they booked the venue on the spot and consulted him via FaceTime). The property was a perfect mix of East Coast elegance, South Carolina charm, and California coastline. They’ve always wanted an outdoor ceremony with a garden feel and this was the perfect place! Ali & Blake originally had no intentions of a ballroom reception, they actually insisted on a tented, indoor/outdoor reception but once they saw the Chandelier Ballroom covered in Baccarat crystal chandeliers, they quickly changed their minds. For the decor, they wanted cozy and warm – tons of real candles, neutral blooms, and twinkle lights. Their ultimate goal of the day was to spend it together as much as possible, dance A LOT, eat great food and celebrate the beginning of a beautiful life together.

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A Luxurious Multicultural Chateau Wedding In The Summertime

Say hello to stunning, this summertime wedding will stop you in your tracks. AMV Weddings planned and designed a day that pulls out all the stops, from the flower-filled ceremony designed by Pedestals Floral Decorators to the endlessly romantic ballroom reception accented with hints of gold. Imagery by Amber Dawn Photography perfectly captures the love and joy of the heartfelt day, take a closer look inside the full gallery.

From Amber Dawn Photography… I had the honor of photographing Winnie and Zach’s Elegant Park Chateau Estate Wedding in East Brunswick, NJ. Their dreamy wedding day was filled with joy, and so many gorgeous details and memorable moments. New Jersey is home to several elegant and high-end wedding venues. Park Chateau Estate and Gardens is at the top of that list with their stunning event spaces and romantic elegance infused throughout. It is the perfect venue for a classic and timeless wedding day celebration.

Several amazing wedding vendors had a part in Winnie and Zach’s beautiful wedding day! Brooke of AMV Weddings did a fantastic job planning their special day and bringing their vision for the day to life! They make it a priority to customize every wedding experience for each couple to have the wedding of their dreams! I was blown away by all the details and how carefully orchestrated Winnie and Zach’s wedding day was. Everything flowed seamlessly. To capture their amazing wedding detail shots, I worked with my friend, Joanna of Hazel Dust Studios to style the flat lays! She does amazing work at styling wedding details to elevate the overall look and aesthetic. I highly recommend to all my brides to hire a stylist like Hazel Dust Studios for a more polished, higher-end, and GORGEOUS detail layout. The bride wore a stunning wedding dress with lace sleeves and collar details. She looked positively radiant! I am pretty sure her father agreed judging by his reaction during their first look in the bridal suite.

Pedestals Floral Decorators went above and beyond in the floral design! From the beautiful arrangements in the bouquets to the classic look of flower arrangements decorating the grand staircase, the eye-catching floral arch at the wedding ceremony, to the dreamy and romantic flower arrangement found in the center of each table at the reception and draping the front of the couple’s sweetheart table. Their work is impeccable with an eye for design, a passion for creativity, and a commitment to providing the best service and florals. Winnie and Zach had a gorgeous color pallet for their wedding that included neutral tones of white, peach, and pops of dusty blue. The way the colors were intertwined throughout their wedding and were brought to life with the floral displays was breathtaking! During their elegant celebration at their reception, the couple performed a very regal choreographed first dance set to orchestral music, unlike any first dance I’ve ever seen. It was mesmerizing to watch. They practiced their dance during cocktail hour prior to the beginning of the reception, and when it came time to perform it went flawlessly.

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Maui Wedding With A Touch Of Emerald Green

This Maui “I Do” is everything we love about weddings and more. With a touch of elegant emerald green, Couture Events planned a picturesque day that has us wanting to book a ticket to Hawaii ASAP. Floral design by Mandy Grace Floral & Event Design pairs perfectly with the beauty of the location, and artful imagery by Dmitri and Sandra Photography captures every moment in a way that’s meaningful. Visit the full gallery for every last detail.

From Dmitri and Sandra Photography… With the Pacific Ocean in the background, a garden of flowers surrounded Louise and Taylor as they said their I do’s.

The heartfelt ceremony was followed by a cozy cocktail hour into dinner.

The elevated tropical design with a laid back vibe welcomed guests to relax, sip on tropical cocktails and dine on local favorites. The color pallet of greens, whites, ivories and warm muted sunset hues set the tone for an intimate evening with their closest friends and family.

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A Floral Designer’s Artful Summer Wedding Teeming With Personal Touches

When the floral gene runs deep in your family (we’re talking dating back to the 1800’s deep), creating your dream floral design at your future wedding is part of your DNA. Summer blues, bright citrus hues and earthy mustards served as the perfect color palette for today’s cheerful yet artfully curated Virgina wedding – designed entirely by the bride herself, Avery of ASH TO OAK FLORISTRY. From the intimate church ceremony to the tented reception, see all the pretty captured by Kim Branagan at the full gallery!

Robert & Avery’s wedding start to finish was filled with intentional detail. Avery (bride) comes from a lineage of floral designers dating back to 1884 when her family first opened up a flower shop. Now, as a floral designer herself, you can imagine the floral focus of her wedding. The couple focused on Summer blues, citrus oranges, and earthy mustards and mauves to accomplish a cheerful yet artful wedding experience.

The invites included stamps curated by the couple to reflect their home states, current state, and their professions. (NC, SC, DC Engineering and Floral design). Robert engineered Avery’s engagement ring with a team of designer’s to make sure it reflected their love of tradition and beauty.

The ceremony aesthetic was framed by the couples love of their local church. The church is adorned with a modern twist to historic European architecture. Avery wore her aunt’s veil that was 51 years old. Her aunt’s church exit with petals in 1971 inspired her to recreate this same exit for their wedding as it is also a common appearance English Church weddings.

Groom’s attire was a nod to his southern roots and continuation of summer blues tones. The attire could be dressed up for the formal ceremony and then fit the atmosphere of a garden tent reception. Avery really wanted to work with texture and pattern for bridesmaids dresses and assure they could be used again. The immediate family coordinated outfits and the MOB custom designed her dress to pair well with the other bridesmaids.

Garden tent reception with a sailcloth tent and farm tables each designed uniquely. Avery wanted to give different dimension to the tent by using 3 different floral designs among the tables. Her floral team custom made the ceramic trough vessels to accomplish her vision. The goal was to have a tent brimming with flowers as this was some of her guests first time at a wedding she designed.

Avery was set on incorporating texture to the sailcloth. She handmade the fabric chandelier to add a bit of playfulness to the reception and bamboo lanterns as a nod to her southern roots.

The reception goal was an elevated garden oasis with casual and comfortable elements (watermelon, tacos, cookie table, popsicles).

The dance party was filled with fun bedazzled bride hat, Clemson tiger tails, a popsicle butler, and glow wands.

Swoon Worthy Florals Turn This Summer Wedding At The Groom’s Family Home Into A Fairytale

For a bride that loves whimsy, this elevated backyard wedding is an absolute must-see. From the textural bouquet to the cutest flower girl in floral sunglasses, every inch of this wedding has us falling in love. AaB Creates planned the dreamy day and N.T. Designs filled it with breathtaking blooms. McSween Photography perfectly captured the joy and fun of the day in timeless imagery. You’ll love every moment, including the gelato truck! See it all inside the full gallery.

From McSween Photography… Harry and I arrived in New York a day before Shannon and Phil’s Long Island wedding. Making a pit stop in Oyster Bay at the florist shop we decided we should look since their Planting Fields ArboretumWedding portraits would be there the next day. Seriously, if I lived in Oyster Bay I would be at Planting Fields all the time. It’s so gorgeous, everywhere you turn it’s like a dream. Especially now that it is summer and everything is in bloom. We went by to scout the venue and I am so glad we did because it is quite sprawling. We first went to the Italian garden and oh my heavens it is stunning. There is a hobbit-like house called the Tea House that sits adjacent to a crystal blue fountain surrounded by a plethora of flowers in bloom. We made our way around the estate visiting the Rose Arbors, and greenhouses. The next day for Shannon and Phil’s wedding day we arrived for their first look and start in front of the Tea House. An utterly perfect moment between Phil and Shannon. After a first look, we took a spin through the garden and then over to the Camellia House for family and bridal party photos. The Camellia House has exquisite architecture, perfect for Phil and Shannon’s family photos and bridal party pictures. Shannon and Phil’s Planting Fields Arboretum Wedding portraits will forever be some of my favorites.

When I used to think of backyard weddings, luxury is not something that came to mind. However, wait until you see this one, it is amazing. Shannon and Phil married a few weeks ago on a mild summer day in July. And when I say it was mild, a mere 82 degrees made for the perfect day! Literally, it’s normally so hot, but their day was amazing. Leaving this Long Island New York Wedding a must-see event. A sailcloth tent was set up behind the pool for an amazing wedding reception. And a gorgeous ceremony with an aisle flanked on both ends with gorgeous flower arches. Shannon walked down the aisle in a gorgeous Berta gown to Phil, who was crying tears of joy. They shared the most precious vows and shared rings and a kiss to seal their love. Exiting through guests tossing flower petals and another kiss at the end of the aisle, their forever together started. Their wedding reception started with a cocktail hour around the pool with a mixologist and three custom cocktails to choose from.

From cocktail-hour guests entered the gorgeous sail cloth tent to their seats for a delicious meal. Friends and family toasting the couple’s happiness, first dances, and special songs were all part of the celebration, followed by a fun party of dancing! We adore Phil and Shannon and the love they share. From the very first phone call, we knew these two were going to be an unstoppable force together. We love their day and the love they share. It is such a great honor to be a part of their magical day.

A Romantic Arizona Summer Garden Wedding

In search of your something blue? This incredibly romantic Arizona wedding planned by BTS Event Management uses the color in the most beautiful of ways. From bridesmaid dresses to wedding cakes, the hue brightens the elegant event. Floral designs by The Wildflower AZ are giving us all the feels, and Ashley Rae Photography captures every magical moment as only she can. See the full day unfold in the full gallery.

Kyle and I met in middle school, in English class. We sat next to each other in History class and developed a friendship. We started dating the summer going into our sophomore year of High School. Our wedding day ended up being one day shy of exactly 10 years since our first kiss. Our original wedding date, June 20, 2020, would have been 9 years to the day. We had been together for so long, so we talked about getting engaged a lot. Since our family is so important to us, my only request was that both of our families were there. Kyle proposed on Mother’s Day 2019 at Grayhawk Golf Club at a brunch planned for his mom, that my parents ended up attending as well to surprise me. We spent the evening with my parents and his dad and truly had the most perfect day. The most anticipated and most special moment of our wedding day was seeing each other and exchanging vows during our first look.

Romantic Summer Garden wedding was the theme we were going for. We wanted our wedding to be beautiful, romantic, and elegant, but also relaxed and fun – we wanted our guests to be comfortable and feel at home. We stuck to a lot of whites, blues, and neutrals throughout the wedding. My Uncle Scott, who was the minister at my parent’s wedding 30 years ago, also officiated our wedding. For the ceremony we chose the more intimate ceremony space at El Chorro, to make it seem more like the garden feel we wanted. We chose white wooden chairs paired with the greenery and floral archway and accented with white parasols and handheld fans to help with the Arizona heat.

At the cocktail hour we decorated with a customized blue seating chart, blue accents on the gift and sign-in table, and a white bar to match the white linens. In the reception space, we decorated with a beautiful custom dance floor wrap to match the bar and our invitations. We had different shades of blue on the linens and stationery on the tables, accented with white stone plates and gold flatware. The dance floor was a last-minute decision, and I am so glad we added it because it was so, special.

The florals were one of the pieces of the wedding I was most looking forward to and what many of our decisions were made around. We had flowers and greenery in almost every aspect of the wedding. For the ceremony, we had beautiful greenery and a floral arch as our backdrop, with floral arrangements placed at the beginning of the aisle that was covered in white rose petals. During cocktail hour we had some flower arrangements on the gift table and bar, as well as two larger floral pieces in front of the champagne tower. In the reception space, we had beautiful romantic floral centerpieces, with floral at the sweetheart table, as well as some greenery and floral hanging from chandeliers above the dance floor. My bouquet, along with the bridesmaid’s bouquets matched the rest of the flowers of the wedding and were predominately white and green. We personalized our day with a glam photo booth for our guests, as well as grilled cheese sandwiches and tater tots for a late-night snack. Based on my personality and pageant history, everyone expected me in a big, elaborate, sparkly dress. I opted for classic and simple because I wanted the whole day, including our attire, to truly be timeless. I wore a simple Carolina Herrera gown with buttons all down the back, with a little bit of sparkle added on the most amazing Mira Zwillinger veil. Kyle wore a custom blue suit with a blue floral tie, and a dress shirt adorned with his initials on the sleeves. To accessorize we also kept it very simple, I wore pear-shaped earrings, with Kyle’s late grandmother’s ring that she gifted to me for my college graduation.

Like everyone typically says, my advice is to truly be present in each moment, and soak in the whole day because it goes by in the blink of an eye. Another piece of advice I have is if you are contemplating a larger bridal party – do it. It is logistically a lot of work, and can of course get more expensive, but being able to spend the whole day with our very best friends was such a blessing and made our wedding even more special to us. Our vendors were all incredible, we truly had a dream team. Throughout one postponement and one change in venue, every single vendor was with us from start to finish. When we had to postpone, we picked the day around our vendors because we couldn’t even fathom moving forward if we didn’t have each and every one of them. If it were not for our planners, BTS Event Management, I think we would have thrown in the towel and eloped. They helped us first choose a new day, and then a little while later choose a new venue, all while keeping us calm. We had a very clear vision of what we wanted our wedding to look and feel like but had no idea how to execute it. BTS understood exactly what we were going for and put together the most incredible day, with the most incredible vendors. Without them, none of it would have been possible! Our photo and video team were AMAZING. Ashley, Molly, Luke and everyone else there to help were so pleasant to be around and brought a sense of joy and excitement to our wedding day that we did not know we needed. Not only did we love being around them, but they are seriously so talented and far exceeded any expectations we had. Our wedding day was HOT, but from looking at the photos by Ashley Rae Photography and video from LOVE STORY FILMS you would never be able to tell. Their work individually is incredible, to say the least, but their work goes together so well that we felt like we could not possibly have one without the other. We will cherish their artwork for the rest of our lives! Our florists The Wildflower AZ were incredible as well. They worked so well with our planners to execute our vision, and every arrangement truly was a work of art. I only wish that we could have saved all the flowers to keep forever too!

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A Modern Day Green and White Wedding at The Mason Dallas

These dreamy Fall temps aren’t the only thing getting us in the autumnal spirit! A floral adorned fireplace, an outfit change that’ll have you green with envy, and a cozy indoor reception – today’s wedding day inspo by Britt Jones Co. at The Mason Dallas is the perfect blueprint for a transitional wedding design. A summer color palette mixed with a cozy, warm setting? Yes please! It just doesn’t get better than this, friends! Head on over to the full gallery by Brittany Clark Photography to see for yourself :)

If you are wanting to see a unique twist on the traditional green and white wedding, this English Garden Inspiration captured by Brittany Clark Photography will do just the trick. In the wedding industry, most vendors prefer to steer clear from a green and white wedding palette. However when you start to play with all the tones and shades of green and white, magic can be made! These sliding scales of color variation add so much dimension to a design.

Ranging from lighter green tones to forest green tones and from creams to taupe, there are truly endless combinations that can be pulled from these two simple colors. Green and white is back, but looking so much more chic than ever before. In tandem of using color throughout the design, Britt Jones Co brought in green toile patterns and bust statue heads to capitalize on the feeling of old world romance. The bride and groom, Lya and Nicky, are incredibly well traveled around Europe. In order to intertwine this into their wandering love story, the goal was to transport their guests to the places they hold so near and dear to their hearts.

To fully grasp this vision, the perfect venue had to be selected. The Mason was just that as being one of the most desirable venues in downtown Dallas. It’s gallery like feel with intricate murals and artful styling is the framework that allowed for such a design to be curated. Although, the bride and groom wanted to share a worldly experience with their guests, each person took home a Texas themed welcome bag. What better way to tie their Texas roots than fresh salsa, Saltlick BBQ sauce, and margarita mix?

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Ultra Romantic Wedding Day Filled With Roses In Shades Of Red And Pink

Put your rose-colored glasses on, this ultra-luxe wedding day is filled with the beautiful blooms as far as the eye can see. A Good Affair Wedding & Event Production planned, produced, and designed the day filled with uber-romantic details in shades of pink and red. Floral design by Square Root from a jaw-dropping outdoor ceremony to a ballroom covered in blooms is nothing short of sensational. Each incredible image by Garrett Richardson Photography is more gorgeous than the next, you can see them all inside the full gallery.

Sam and Levi’s wedding was absolutely rosy – no, literally! This ultra glam bride wanted a luxe, feminine vibe for her wedding day, so they filled the day with roses in shades of red and pink everywhere guests turned.

After an outdoor ceremony surrounded by blooms, guests dined at long reception tables with scalloped chairs for a fun and mod twist.

Mirrored tabletops reflected back ombrè rose clusters in bud vases for a glamorous aesthetic that made this day feel oh-so-chic.

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Romantic Rooftop DC Wedding with Secret Garden Vibes

Built on almost a lifetime of love (the couple met in 6th grade!), this special day is overflowing with sweet moments and style. Pamela Barefoot Events designed the romantic rooftop wedding and Sophie Felts Floral Design created floral installations that make you feel as if you’ve stumbled upon the chicest of secret gardens. Every magical moment is artfully captured in time by Audra Wrisley Photography, visit the full gallery to fall in love.

From the bride… Mark and I actually met when we were 12 years old in sixth grade math class. We went to middle school and high school together, but ran in different circles and were never close friends. It wasn’t until the summer of 2013, when we were rising college seniors interning in New York City, that we reconnected through a mutual friend. We shared our first date picnicking on wine and cheese on the High Line and have been snacking together ever since! My mom always says that the key to a successful marriage is being able to grow together. There’s a lot of big life changes that happen in your twenties — new careers, financial independence, family deaths — and we’ve been through it all together. I know we can grow old together, because we’ve already grown up together.

For our wedding, we wanted to return to our hometown of Washington, DC, where our families still live. So many of our guests have ties to the area, and we wanted our wedding to feel like a big homecoming for them as well. Our venue’s rooftop provided the most incomparable and iconic views of the monuments, while our wedding planner Pam of Pamela Barefoot Events designed the intimate secret garden of our dreams. The arches over the head tables were especially stunning.

They created an intimate oasis for our bridal party. We were thrilled with how the custom-designed lamp shades looked on our tables and the bar – such a unique touch when you typically just see candles! The same design was used to cover the dance floor, so we had flowers not just in the typical places but on the ground as well! The custom design by Plume Calligraphy was so gorgeous, we’re glad we got to utilize it in several aspects of our wedding design. But mostly, we loved watching all of the people in our lives come together in the city we love so much.

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Luxe Old World Romance Wedding Inspiration With Stunning Florals

This wedding day inspiration is all about the details. From the incredible floral installation draping the front of Carinwood Estate to the hand-painted cake, every aspect of the special day is a feast for the eyes. Heather Benge designed the dreamlike editorial, and Intrigue Designs filled it with endlessly romantic blooms. Imagery captured by Kimie James Of IYQ Photography is nothing short of spectacular, you can see it all inside the full gallery.

This shoot combined the best of old-world romance with a clean and classic garden inspiration.

The front of Carinwood Estate was draped with a gorgeous floral installation on each side of the entrance.

Details of the shoot included a hand-painted cake, a stunning estate table, some gorgeous flat lays, and a charming drink cart.

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Fairytale Cotswolds Wedding at the Manor House in Castle Combe

Today’s gorgeous Cotswolds wedding is nothing short of a fairytale. The idyllic English village of Castle Combe is frequently used as a film location, and after seeing the full gallery from Anneli Marinovich Photography – it’s easy to see why! Josh Tully Management alongside Flowers By Passion brought the bride and groom’s timeless wedding day to life with each thoughtful detail and delicate petal. To say we’re obsessed would be a major understatement, read on for more…

From Anneli Marinovich Photography… Alice & Kelston’s fairytale English wedding was set in Castle Combe – named one of the prettiest villages in England. Often used as a film location, the village is known for it’s picturesque church and chocolate box honey coloured Cotswold stone houses. The Manor House, their wedding reception venue, was walking distance from the village church, making it the perfect setting for their black-tie wedding celebration.

Alice chose two gowns for her special day – a floaty Sassi Holford gown for the daytime and a figure-hugging Pronovias party gown for the evening party. Her pearl-adorned Jimmy Choo heels and delicate Star crown added a contemporary feel to her bridal style.

The colour scheme for the day was all white with gold accents. Their timeless & classic wedding aesthetic incorporated an abundance of white flowers in the church and the reception, stunning gold foil wedding stationery, a showstopper wedding cake dripping in gold foil and the most breath-taking backdrop for photos.

As the sun set over Castle Combe, I took Alice & Kel for golden hour couple portraits in the wildflower garden overlooking The Manor House. Shortly after, Alice changed into her Pronovias party dress and they enjoyed their signature cocktails with their guests while dancing the night away beneath a giant disco ball.

If you are looking for elegant English wedding inspiration, Alice & Kelston’s wedding in Chippenham is for you.

Colorful Tuscan Spring Wedding Weekend At Villa Montanare

This Tuscan wedding will make all your Italian wedding weekend dreams come to life. The colorful day was planned and designed by Weddings by Silke and filled with the most beautiful of blooms from Flowers Living. From the scenic ceremony to the open-air reception, there are stylish details and a whole lot of love at every turn. Each image artfully captured by Anna Gianfrate Photography is more beautiful than the last, see them all inside the full gallery.

From Weddings by Silke… Saying “I do’s” in a beautiful est. 1640 rural Tuscan Villa in the old world – surrounded by olive gardens and breathtaking backdrops – sounds like a dream! And thanks to wedding planner, designer & stylist Weddings by Silke and a harmonious experienced team of talented wedding vendors, Alana & Stefan`s dream of a romantic Tuscan wedding weekend was brought to life in ways that have exceeded their and their guests’ expectations. With it’s stunning panoramic views over the pretty valley, the enchanting stand alone Villa Montanare in Cortona was the perfect setting for their romantic wedding weekend. The lovely couple from California invited their 60 wonderful guests to a funny laid back pizza party at the pergola terrace of the intimate Villa. To say warmly “Benvenuti in Tuscany” the couple decided to a beautiful typical Italian design – with a rustic set up with mixed herbs, tomatoes, spaghetti, and a lot of the most delicious pizza – of course out of the huge stone oven of the Villa Montanare. The gorgeous Italian folk trio around Salvo Falcone moved around the guests and made this night under the Tuscan sky just smooth and perfect. As a little surprise Stefan the groom lured his bride Alana into the romantic Cantina for a small intimate private concert.

On their dreamy wedding day, Stefan went with his best men’s to Cortona for a relaxed lunch, while Alana was relaxing by the pool with her bridal party with delicious pastries, fruits, and a surprise massage for the bride – offered from the venue. Alana felt treated like a goddess, surrounded just by love. After a calm getting ready the couple had an emotional romantic first look at the top of the gardens with a magnificent background. While their guests arrived slowly by shuttle and enjoyed the “Terrazza Bellavista” welcome drinks, the couple and their bridal and grooms party enjoyed a charming hidden pre-ceremony party at the beautiful pool bar. The scenic intimate ceremony was set in the backyard olive garden of the Villa with a dreamy view into the surrounding hills.

For a cozy atmosphere, the setup was like in an Amphitheatre and was followed by a wonderful Apertivo with drinks and a lot of delicious Tuscan appetizers at the picturesque Pergola Terrazza. The dreamy wedding reception and party took place at the lower olive garden of the Villa Montanare – the Giardino Paradiso. Together with the couple, the planner and designer Silke worked on the perfect design & styling concept which fits the personality of the couple and the venue and which turned out so dreamy and perfect. The colorful floral arrangements and the mismatch of lemons, grapefruits, and oranges were a beautiful addition to the blue tablecloth, elegant wooden chairs, and the neutral tableware and charming Limoncello guest gifts used as placeholders for their guests. Not to mention it was set all under the olive trees – filled with fairy lights – absolutely divine!