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This Couple Brought Old-World European Inspiration to Tropical Maui For The Most Beautiful Day!

For a couple who loves to travel, incorporating some old-world, European charm into their Maui wedding day was at the top of their list of importance and made for a beautiful event! Put together by Maui’s Angels Weddings, the day was full of soft tones, lush florals by Teresa Sena Designs and of course a tropical backdrop! Christine Clark photographed the magic at The Olowalu Plantation House and I have to say those images of the couple by the water are giving me some serious heart eyes! Take a peek below to see it all!

From Maui’s Angels Weddings…As lovers of travel, a destination wedding made perfect sense for Misha and Garin. Having taken engagement photos in Paris, as well as having traveled throughout Europe they wanted a classic, old-world feel on the wedding day.

Vintage style chandeliers, ivory fabric draped canopies, and lush greenery helped bring their vision to life. Following a heartfelt ceremony performed by a close friend, the bride and groom enjoyed tropical cocktails with their guests and captured a few images with the vintage 1957 ivory Porsche replica on display for the event.

Before dinner, the couple shared their first dance, which was choreographed to perfection! Guests enjoyed an island-style meal followed by local desserts including Thai coconut cake pops, lilikoi mousse, and grapefruit basil tarts.

The festivities continued with dancing and after-dinner drinks and a wedding cake with some perfect love song lyrics enjoyed under the beautiful Maui stars!

A Secret Garden Wedding Surrounded By Surprises

Come step inside this exotic secret garden! The vibrant plants and bold colors are sure to live up to your wildest dreams. The magic was created by Ajur Wedding who more than lived up to the task of making this couple’s wedding the talk of the town. Incredible florals by Flowerbazar brought the space to life, and Julia Kaptelova Photography captured all the special moments perfectly. You’re sure to fall in love with this sensational celebration in the full gallery.

From Ajur Wedding… The idea of a secret garden that opens its doors only for a loving couple was masterfully represented in the decorations. With the help of sophisticated contrasts of flowers and textures, the secret garden under the night sky was created. It was populated by exotic birds, unusual flowers and plants.

The color palette of the celebration was created with pale pink and dark blue colors. Gorgeous decorations made of tropical plants, lush roses, geometrical and natural patterns as well as contrasts of glossy and matte surfaces, helped to represent the atmosphere of an outlandish garden.

The wedding day turned out to be unforgettable for the couple and all the guests. Many of them still keep that day in mind as the most gorgeous celebration of their lives where everything just went perfectly!

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The Glamorous Pastel Baby Shower of GlamGlow Co-Founder, Shannon Dellimore

This baby shower is truly GLAM. It’s everything your pink and pastel loving heart could ever imagine, and no wonder when it’s in honor GlamGlow’s founder Shannon Dellimore and her soon-to-be-daughter with the cutest name ever — Sienna!

Take a look and don’t skip over any detail, you’ll regret it.

Shannon Dellimore is the co-founder and Creative Director of GlamGlow – Everyone’s favorite face mask brand!

Shannon’s baby shower was sophisticated yet still sweet and girly. The design started with inspiration drawn from the wallpaper in Shannon’s dining room. It had beautiful shades of lavender, lilac, soft blush, and iridescent details.

They created a fabric tent in the backyard and hung florals and parasols in shades of pink and lavender.

Hundreds of roses adorned long dining tables in ombre colors of the same palette.

A custom dessert backdrop, gourmet popsicles, and oversized acrylic baby blocks filled with balloons rounded out the fun design by A Good Affair.

A Fresh & Elegant Toronto Wedding Set in None Other Than A Glass Treehouse!

Who wouldn’t want to get married in a ‘glass treehouse,’ as this couple’s wedding planner, Karina Lemke Events, described this stunning venue The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto! With floor to ceiling windows and a mix of old and modern architecture, you feel like you are sitting in the trees as you celebrate your new last name. Add in an array of white and green florals by Cool, Green and Shady and you have yourself what I like to call a little bit of magic. Take a look below and see all that Corina V. Photography captured for these college sweethearts special day!

From the Bride…

How we met & The Proposal:
John and I were neighbors on a small street at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and we were both lucky enough to apply for and win student homes next to each other. I was 19 and John was 22 when we met. I lived with my girlfriends in the house and John lived with a bunch of his guy friends. One the first day of class in 2009, my housemates and I were hanging out on our front porch when John and some of his housemates noticed us and came over to introduce themselves and hang out. We all hung out a lot during that school year at each others’ homes. Our relationship started off as “just friends” but after a year realized that we cared about each other more deeply. We dated for 7+ years before John got a job offer in California in 2018. Shortly after he got the job offer, he organized a long weekend trip away to Paris. After we checked into the hotel, John suggested we go for a walk to the Eiffel Tower. It took almost 20 minutes to walk there, during which time we had talked about our relationship and reminisced about the places we’d traveled to together and the memorable experiences we had together. Once we got to the Champ de Mars, John found a quiet spot and got down on one knee and proposed to me! We spent the next few days celebrating in Paris!

We wanted our wedding to feel classic and elegant, and we knew we wanted to have it in the downtown Toronto area, to make it easily accessible to our Toronto-based guests and to give our out-of-town guests a great impression of the city. The weather in Toronto is variable, so we wanted to avoid the stress of worrying about bad weather. At the same time, we didn’t want to feel ‘boxed in’ at an indoor wedding venue. All of the details fell into place when we chose our venue, the Royal Conservatory of Music, with its blend of old and modern architecture including massive floor to ceiling windows, which brought in a ton of light and the greenery from the outside. The venue is stunning and dramatic by itself, and we wanted everything to feel cohesive in the space, which informed our choice of light and neutral decor including the chairs, linens, flowers, and greenery.

The best part of the day was by far having so many of our friends and family join us from all over Canada and the United States to celebrate our marriage in our home city of Toronto, the place where we spent so many years growing our relationship. Since moving to California, we feel very nostalgic for Toronto. On the day-of, we really ‘felt the love’ from the city walking around the busy streets to take photos around the many architectural sites in the area. The buzz of that Saturday afternoon was palpable, which made us so excited to greet our guests that evening. Lastly, reflecting on how the day went, we feel such joy and relief that everything went so smoothly. Stepping into the venue and hearing the classical musicians and seeing the ceremony and reception set-up was incredible. Any Wedding Planning stress was minimized because there was such an incredible team of vendors who gave us confidence that everything would work out and sure enough, the day was more perfect than we could have imagined in big part thanks to them.

From Karina Lemke Events…One of my personal favorite locations, the Royal Conservatory Of Music on Bloor Street was the venue that Ariane & John decided on for their Wedding – I often describe it to clients as ‘getting married in a perfect, glass treehouse.’ The floor to ceiling windows give the clean lines and contemporary feel that Ariane was drawn to, however, having the stunning tree canopy from Philosopher’s walk provide natures very own backdrop means that the venue remains pretty unaffected by weather. Quite simply, this is a location that is pretty light, bright and spectacular regardless of Mother Nature’s Mood.

The other little feature that sealed the deal was that the guest entry for this venue has little glass performance boxes where we can position a live musician to welcome arriving guests to the wedding. My favorite plan is to position a cellist and once suggested, Ariane’s face began to glow… I had no idea that she herself played cello! Music often factors heavily into weddings at this venue – it is after all the site of our country’s most important music school and the exquisite concert space, Koerner Hall .

If I had a favorite moment from this wedding, it would be Ariane confidently descending the magnificent staircase into her wedding to the hauntingly beautiful “Gabriel’s Oboe” – I do weddings each weekend and it is so special when they bring me to tears – this one certainly did.

Once we had the perfect location, we started to fill in the pieces. This is a location where less is more and it is truly most beautiful when you keep things clean, light and let the surroundings make the statement.

Ariane liked the idea of mixed metallics so we used a very naturally textured grey linen called Aluminium from Around the Table, to contrast it, we used a very contemporary flatware suite in brushed gold. We used the simple and clean-lined Sommelier Glassware, we used Gold band china and Gold Band Glass Chargers.

For Chairs, Ariane liked the natural look of the limewash farmhouse – we used these for the ceremony and then had the set moved to the dinner space so we only needed to rent in a single set. The chairs had a very natural look without it looking too country.

For a floor plan – we have the luxury of creating any floor plan that we might want. I suggested a combination of long and round tables to support the eclectic feel that we were going for. The mix of table styles works really well as the longer ones are a hit with the younger set, the older folks are more comfortable with a more traditional round dining table.

For flowers – we opted for greens and whites with lots of candles. Cool Green & Shady is one of my very favorite venues. They have lots of experience working at the RCM and I knew without a shadow of a doubt that they would be able to create a stunning tablescape using an eclectic mix or brushed gold and silver vessels and candles. The wedding design was a blend of clean contemporary lines and warm natural elements. Gold and Silver, Modern and vintage,

One of my other favorite little details that the couple chose was to select a simple, single-tier cake from their favorite Toronto Bakery (Delysees.) The couple now resides in California but when they lived in the city, this beautiful bakery was their usual go-to and it seemed only fitting to incorporate this detail into their wedding day plans. It was simple, clean-lined and perfectly ‘them’.

In my opinion, we eat with our eyes first, and I thought it was so important to serve a meal that was not only delicious but was artfully curated. Couture Cuisine did a wonderful job with the catering! Each canape, each course was a little work of art and complimented the day so well. The couple lives in California – food and wine are a bit of a religion and Couture, as they always do craft the most beautiful meal.

From Cool, Green & Shady…The florals were to have a light and airy feeling that portrayed a classic polished inner-city garden party. The bride loved the feel of bright florals in the venue space so we kept everything neutral with only white and green hues being used. The flowers consisted of local white ranunculus, lisianthus, and anemone paired with dark green viney smilax, imported Tibet white roses, astrantia, and touches of silver dollar eucalyptus.

From Corina V. Photography…Ariane & John have a natural elegance about them and I wanted to capture that and their personalities in their Wedding Photos. I made sure to have their First Look surrounded by nature along the Philosopher’s Walk path and also asked them to take a stroll along Bloor Street so we could capture the amazing architecture of the Royal Conservatory of Music as well as the modern style of the Royal Ontario Museum and then the Club Monaco store with their classical columns so we would get a beautiful variety of moods in their photos. The Planner and Floral Designer did an amazing job of selecting the perfect flowers and décor pieces to make the Reception look so timeless and fresh and with my natural-light style of photography it all really worked out splendidly. I love it when the Couple chooses a color scheme and the décor is consistent with it and really creates a lovely and cohesive feeling throughout the day. I asked Ariane if she could request a few loose flowers from her Floral Designer so that I could incorporate them into the flat-lays that I created with one of my styling boards for their wedding invitation suite and rings and other details. Overall it was a very special wedding to photograph and Ariane & John are a very special couple!

Look Up! You Won’t Believe The Ceiling At This Couple’s Ceremony

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you’d fallen into a fairytale? That’s exactly what happened to this couple on their wedding day. A clear tent was transformed into the makings of their wildest dreams. With greenery, candlelight, and origami cranes bringing the ceiling of their ceremony to life! The magic was orchestrated by Clementine Custom Events, who went above and beyond to create a day the bride and groom would never forget. Each special moment was sweetly snapped by Emilia Jane Photography. Visit the full gallery for a closer look at all the jaw-dropping images.

From the bride… We met in college at Miami University of Ohio and started dating our senior year. After graduating college we both decided to move to Chicago and make it our home. The Chicago Illuminating Company could not have been a better space for our wedding. The venue had both the outside space and indoor space that we were looking for.

It is good luck in the Japanese culture to have 1,001 origami paper cranes on your wedding day. The paper cranes, each folded with love, were displayed throughout the ceremony and reception varying in shades of cream and gold. Every guest also received a crane at their place setting.

Our wedding planner Julissa, at Clementine Custom Events, was the most wonderful person to work with and made sure that every detail was perfect. We wish we could do it all again!

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13 Ways To Make Your Home Feel Like Spring

While we still have some mid-March chills and April showers to look forward to before heading into full-fledge spring, we’ve still got the fever and we’ve got it BAD.

The good news is that while waiting for your flowers to bloom, you can still do some things inside your home to get those spring vibes full and strong! Here are 13 ways to make your home feel like spring this season.

1. Change Up Your Table Setting

If you immediately thought of your mom here, she trained you well! Switching up some of the fun elements on your table can instantly set the tone for the season! After all, seasonal plates are the MOST fun.

2. Bring the Florals Inside

Even if your tulips aren’t popping out of the ground yet, you can still get those springy feelings inside your home! They make shockingly realistic fake stems these days, and while we’re always partial to the real deal, it’s reeeaaall nice not to have to water these faux stems, and you can get them year-round!

3. Put Your Produce on Display

Every season brings a new set of produce, so display them! Putting those lemons, fresh carrots and other garden goodies out in the open makes you feel like you could have plucked them from your own, perfectly manicured, garden.

4. Swap in Some Lighter Linens

While winter is all about heave fabrics like wool and flannel, spring comes in breezy with fabrics like linen and cotton. Making these simple swaps wherever it makes the most sense can lighted the overall look of any bedroom or linen closet.

5. Brighten Up your Accent Pillows

We are HUGE believers that accent pillows per season are perfectly acceptable and could and should be swapped out as frequently as the weather changes. Accent pillows are SO great at being subtle seasonal indicators without going overboard. Simply switching from a cable-knit pillow to a linen pillow is a simple way to make a nod to the changing season.

6. Bring in a Springy Scent

Whether you prefer candles, diffusers or essential oils — swapping out your scent for a more of a fruity, floral variety is, quite literally, a breath of fresh air after all of the heavy scents of winter and fall. Make it extra fun and go for a candle with a pretty jar :)

7. Add in Some More Greenery

Adding greenery is never, we repeat, NEVER the wrong answer. It’s always a good idea, but especially around springtime! Little extra elements of greenery not only make it feel like warm weather inside, but they just make you all-around happy. And like we said with florals — no judgement for faux greenery. They get the job done in a low-maintenance way and you just can’t argue against that.

8. Up Your Cleaning Products

We are big fans of the new cleaning products out on the market. There are so many options for choosing safe, effective and delicious smelling cleaning products. Use the spring season as an excuse to make some good-smelling upgrades to your daily routine.

9. Brighten Up Your Space With Lamps

A key characteristic of the spring season that often take longer than we wish is the extra extension of light. When you’re still stuck in dreary days, it’s hard to remember that the sun does come out to make those flower blooms. In lieu of the missing light, add in some lamps! They will by no means replace the real D vitamin deal, but it’ll help you through those gloomier days.

10. Get a Head Start on Your Spring Cleaning + Organization

Another key characteristic of spring is the idea of “Spring Cleaning” and the fresh start that comes with it. A well cleaned and organized home can be your gift to yourself this pre-spring to get you prepare for warmer days. Plus, you’ll go into those warmer days free to go to the park without the pull to clean tugging at you.

11. Add in Some Woven Elements

Think wicker, rattan, woven — you name it! These earthy textures tend to remind us of the beach, which is why we’re so drawn to them when the weather gets warmer. You might have these baskets year-round, but when the spring fever starts to set in, bring those bad boys front and center!

12. Bring in Some Bright Accessories

We’re talking vases, little accent bowls, bunny figurines, lemon plants — you name it! Small little reminders of the season do wonders in your house for making you feel like you’re actually observing the season.

13. Spruce Up The Front Door

Nothing says “hey, the season has changed” quite like a wreath on the front door and a festive entry mat. And while Christmas wreaths get all the glory, we are particularly partial to spring wreaths. Like how much prettier can you get than a gorgeous green get-up with colo popping in?

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Colorful California Wedding Filled With Carefully Curated Details

They say it’s all in the details, and this California wedding is just overflowing with special touches. With her own calligraphy business, With Love She Wrote, the bride infused personal touches into every element of the celebration. From the vibrant seating chart display inspired by the couple’s favorite places to a milk and cookies swing bar, you’ll find charm at every turn. The couple worked with Feathered Arrow Events to create an experience that left guests feeling loved, honored, and like an important part of their special day. Every magical moment was perfectly captured by Dear Lovers Photography. Head on over to the full gallery for a closer look at all the carefully curated details.

From the bride… We dreamed of a relaxed summer afternoon wedding with evening garden party vibes, full of warm lighting and vibrant romantic tones. Thanks to the incredible team of kindhearted and extremely gifted vendors I found alongside Kari of Feathered Arrow Events, we managed to find a balance between understated elegance and bright creativity for the evening’s scenery.

Each lovely bridesmaid wore a different jewel tone, rounding out all of my favorite colors and only adding to the vibrancy of the day! I was thrilled that Annie at Best Day Ever Floral Design leaned into my crazy idea of giving each girl a color-blocked bouquet of their very own, each as different as their velvet, chiffon, and tulle gowns.

Our guests enjoyed a family-style dinner by candlelight under the most colorful sunset we had ever seen, with warm bistro lights only adding to the magic above. We also wanted to incorporate a mix of vintage rentals into the decor that brightly represented the joy we felt in having all those we loved with us on our special day.

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3 Steps To Picking The Perfect Wedding Venue

One of the first things on your wedding to-do list is picking the right venue, but where to begin? From the overall look and feel to the impact on guest experience, your venue plays an important part in your special day. We’re sharing three steps to picking a venue that will feel just right, alongside this beautiful engagement shoot at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. Taryn Grey Photography artfully shot this engagement session at a location that she says, “perfectly complimented the couple’s chic, sophisticated sense of style.” Read on to find your perfect venue match, and don’t forget to head to the full gallery for the rest of the beautiful imagery.

1. Think big picture.

If you’ve always dreamt of a formal wedding then a ballroom might better suit you than the beach. Think of the overall theme you are going for, and how your venue can help you tell the overarching story you are trying to create.

2. Consider your guest list.

Think of yourself as goldilocks. You don’t want a venue that is too big or too small for your guest list, you want one that is just right. Save yourself some trouble by having an estimate of the number of people that will be attending before you consider a space.

3. Stay true to yourself.

If you’ve always dreamt of getting married in the woods, don’t push that thought to the side. Remember this is your Big Day, your way. Do what feels right for both of you as a couple, and the rest will all fall into place seamlessly.

From Taryn Grey Photography… This chic, fashion forward engagement session had to be one of my absolute favorites. In my initial consults with my clients, it is always important for to me to get to know and understand my couple’s aesthetic on a deeper level. Rachel and Tayo lightheartedly admitted that for their engagement session, they didn’t see themselves frolicking through a field or on a beach, and wanted something more refined and fashion forward. After reviewing a couple of their inspiration photos of Harry & Megan’s engagement, I knew we needed to go with a location that would showcase their sense of style and sophistication. Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hill was my first choice, as there are very few locations that so perfectly blend classic, refined architecture with gorgeous natural elements.

The very moment I saw Rachel step out of the car with her gorgeous Swiss dot Zimmermann gown & Tayo in his custom suit, I knew we had found the perfect location. I feel the property perfectly complimented this couple’s chic, sophisticated sense of style.

Photography: Taryn Grey Photography | Gown : Zimmermann | Venue: Greystone Mansion

This Is the Ultimate Weekend Itinerary for a Destination Wedding in Puglia

Just when we thought we couldn’t be more in love with the whitewashed hill towns and charming farmlands of Italy’s beautiful region of Puglia, this wedding comes through and takes our breath away. Complete with a can’t-be-beat Italian wedding weekend itinerary from cooking classes to beach clubs, planned by Impression Villas & Weddings, we can’t help but live vicariously through Nastia Vesna Photography’s stunning imagery. Check out the full gallery for a one-way ticket to Italy’s most romantic wedding locale!

From Impression Villas & Weddings… Blush and gold inspired wedding in Puglia with a rustic feel. A beautiful couple Katie and Tom from Florida decided to get married in Puglia at the very end of September. Due to their work commitments, they could not come to Puglia in advance to pick the right venues to they relied entirely on their wedding planner and sister, who travelled to Puglia on her own to look at venues and choose the best place for them to get married.

Initially, they planned a wedding for a smaller number of guests but ended up had around 70 guests. Their first out of the four events was a fun cooking class at a nearby rustic masseria with pasta making and wine tasting. The next day was an evening welcome event with cocktails and buffet of local delicacies at a beautiful beach club, where despite late autumn it was very warm and sunny.

The third day was the wedding itself with a symbolic ceremony in a typical olive grove of Puglia with amazing olive trees. The maid of honour of Katie was her sister and the best man of Tom was his father. The processional and recessional song was played by an all ladies string quartet. Katie and Tom exchanged vows and rings, sealed their union with a kiss, and lead all the guests to aperitivo featuring his and her signature drinks (Aperol Spritz for Katie and Manhattan for Tom).

Aperitivo was followed by a rich local buffet of starters. Soon after Katie and Tom had their first dance played by an amazing upbeat and vibrant live band from the UK – Jam Hot Band with 4 lead singers. The dinner was served on two long tables decorated with rich greenery garlands with blush blossoms. Ivory, blush, pale pink colors were seen throughout the whole wedding floral decor, which looked very beautifully with golden tableware and small square bottles of olive oil. The cake cutting was followed but surprise fireworks.

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When an Inspiration Shoot Turns Into a Vow Renewal, We Easily Fall In Love!

This inspiration shoot with the perfect mix of Southern Charm and deep, rich tones turned into the sweetest vow renewal between this groom and groom! With an elegant ceremony setting and not one, but two table designs for each of the groom’s style, designed by Pearl Events Austin this shoot at Woodbine Mansion is everything! Beautifully crafted centerpieces by Gypsy Floral and stunning paper goods by Pink Champagne, we simply cannot get enough! Take a look below and see all that Jenna McElroy so beautifully captured!

From Jenna McElroy Photo…This sweet real-life couple was able to renew their vows with their closest friends in attendance for this styled shoot turned vow renewal surrounded by the couple’s dearest friends.

Jen Seals, of Pearl Events, used rich tones, and drop-dead gorgeous florals to bring this sweet and intimate day to life! The inspiration of the day was a perfect mix of southern charm and deep rich tones, which matched perfectly with the venue setting.

Jen accentuated the bold table settings (yes there were 2 different style tables!) with a vibrantly patterned linen, and then had Gypsy Floral incorporate fruit into the table display to provide both tables filled with gorgeous textures. We wanted each groom to have a table representing his style of the day.

The rich tones of yellows, deep greens, and the hops that added a fun element to the Southern charm that Woodbine Mansion exudes. This was a wonderful day of celebrating the love of these two grooms!

The Soft Colors Of The Desert Inspired This Dreamy Editorial Shoot

Set in Arizona, this desert-inspired shoot is even prettier than a mirage. The delightful day was filled with carefully curated details, by Rachael Ellen Events, that have us convinced we’re dreaming. Just one look at the charming ceremony set-up filled with warm-toned florals is enough to make anyone swoon. The natural beauty of the setting and charming decor design was perfectly captured by none other than the ever-talented Lauren Fair Photography. Say hello to a desert oasis inside the full gallery.

From Lauren Fair Photography… This Arizona editorial was inspired by desert light, soft sand colors, and curved architecture with a European aesthetic. The beauty of the surroundings was perfectly complemented by the details of the design.

Our bride’s sparkly BHLDN gown was a show-stopper. It caught the light beautifully and upped the romance factor of the entire day.

The soft colors of the tablescape were inspired by the desert. The warm-toned table, adorned with florals and candlelight, felt like an inspired nod to Arizona.

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A Scroll Stopping Winter Editorial With Two Gorgeous Gowns

Be still our hearts! This winter wonderland wedding inspiration is like stepping into the most fabulous of fairytales. The incredibly talented Becca Wong Events took an all-white color palette to the next level with her exquisite use of textures. She created a cool-girl take on classic romance that has our hearts skipping a beat. With her exceptional eye for detail, Michele Beckwith Photography artfully captured all of the magic. The incredible floral design was crafted by Mignon Floral Co. Trust us you’re going to want to see all the incredible imagery in the full gallery ASAP.

From Becca Wong Events… For this shoot, we aimed to show a different side of winter romance with a modern and whimsical twist. Classic and elegant designs bring together a light and dreamy winter white inspiration.

Our bride wore two gowns by designer Galia Lahav. The first dress is made from feather-embroidered netting with 3D petals, mimicking the look of snow. The second dress is a glamorous fitted mermaid dress with sheer cutouts made from lace embroidered with intricate beads and crystal fringe, mimicking the look of icicles. These dresses show the two sides of winter, a gentle playful side as well as a fierce bold side.

Vintage silverware, delicate menus and place cards, bright white candles, crinkled runner over a soft white table cloth, ghost chairs and a clean palette transports guests to another realm for a romantic dinner. A clean white design concept embraces winter traditions without shying away from feminine touches and warmer neutrals.

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10 Place Card Ideas You Haven’t Already Thought Of

Hoping to spice things up with your place cards? I sure do love a unique and nontraditional place card and hope you do too! Here are 10 place card ideas you haven’t already thought of that are oh so lovely!

Place Cards That Pay Homage to Your Roots

From Amorology, “For a fun spin on the traditional place card, we used wooden nesting dolls for Hanna + Will’s special Palm Springs day! Playing off of our “We are Family” theme, and Hanna’s Swedish roots the nesting dolls made the perfect one of a kind place card!”

Gorgeous Keys to the Party

Have guests make an official entrance with customized keys to the reception. Karson Butler Events designed the entire wedding around a mid-century modern theme and they keys to match.

A Wearable Favor

“For this Montana dinner, we purchased and personalized leather bracelets at a Western store and used them as napkin rings. Guests could then sport their bracelet at the event, and during the rest of the weekend at the Ranch,” says Laurie Arons Special Events. Gorgeous florals by Mindy Rice Design in wooden boxes were a perfect complement.

Shape Your Paper to Fit Your Theme

Your paper place cards don’t have to be rectangular or even a conventional shape. Get creative by having them shaped into something that fits your theme.

Tie Your Place Cards into Your Environment

“Playing to our couple being married at their family beach house we had calligraphed fish tiles as their place cards,” says Amorology.

Who Says Toys Are Just for Kids?

I love the idea of turning a childhood toy into a place card. Plus, if your wedding is in NYC then something like these adorable toy taxis from Brilliant Event Planning perfectly represent your wedding city.

Ready to Drink on the Way to the Seat

Drinkable place cards? Yes, please! A summer bride of mine with Always Flawless Productions wanted a coconut cocktail for guests to sip while finding their seats.

A Cozy Touch

Laurie Arons Special Events certainly knows how to create a unique place card with calligraphy by Written Word. She shares, “These Palo Santo bundles were tied with copper threat and tagged with the guest’s name for a natural touch in the rustic setting. But they also doubled as a little favor – when burned, the mythical wood is said to cleanse negative energy.”

Personalize Each Card with a Message

Instead of creating place cards that simple state the guest name and the table number, write a personalized note to each guest or party. It’s a sweet touch!

Give Guests a Keepsake with a Botanical Touch

Pressed flowers certainly make a lovely statement. I adore these framed place cards that have their own pressed piece of greenery.

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7 Things We Love About Spring Weddings (And the Must-Haves to Make the Magic Happen)

Let’s be honest, weddings are gorgeous any time of year, and each season brings with it opportunity for so many special touches. But we’d be lying if we said we didn’t have a special spot for spring nuptials. Once winter is over (we’re more than ready for it at this point), and the Earth shakes off its sleepies and starts to wake up, that warmth and color that returns sets the stage for truly stunning affairs. Just like weddings, fine art photography, can be epic no matter the season, but pretty sure its brillantly-lit aesthetic shines with the colors, the softness, the serenity of spring. And everything ends up looking like a French garden, one of our all-time favorite looks.

Some might argue that pastels are past their prime, but to that, we say, they always come to play. Plush pinks and icy blue hues, lush lavenders and cool mints – you really can’t go wrong with a spring palette – and, spoiler alert, you can always pair them with a metallic accent, be it platinum, silver, gold, or rose gold. The warmer weather, too, prompts some of the prettiest tented fetes and al fresco celebrations, which can only be made more perfect by champagne: drinkable all year long, but particularly sparkly March through June.

At Style Me Pretty, we get spring, it’s like our signature look in season form, so if you’ll be getting married this spring (or next, you can always start collecting now!), definitely hop on over to our brand new shop page and peep all the must-haves for your springtime soiree.

Read on for some of the best spring wedding trends and how to get the look for your own special day.

Fresh-faced, down to Earth makeup.

These days, brides are much more comfortable and confident rocking subtle makeup on their wedding days – and we’re so here for it! With her gorgeous gown, beautiful accessories, and a setting that’s straight-up dreamy, what bride needs to go crazy with her makeup? We love a balanced complexion with sky high, feathery lashes, and a statement punchy pout.

Very simple items to add to your makeup bag, and ours is so pretty – with gold foil accents and a tassel pull zipper, it can actually double as a chic clutch for the wedding! Especially if your gown is simple too!

Floral Makeup Bag
Kristina Adams Photography

A flower-floating champagne tower.

We said it before, right? Bubbles are fitting for any kind of fete, but in the spring, when coupes are coupled with floating florals, it’s just all the more stunning. Any cocktail hour with a champagne tower like this is bound to be unbelievably Instagram-worthy.

Every guest can take one, but the bride and groom’s drinks are off-limits… They can have their own pair to toast with: hers says ‘bride,’ his says ‘groom.’

By the way…

While we’d love to say that a champagne tower makes for an amazing escort card display, it’s still a little precarious for that… You can swap champagne flutes for toasting coupes at their tables, and have a calligrapher scribe each guest’s name. Our Parisian, doily style drink rim place cards are perfect for that!

Decorative napkin ring holders.

…Speaking of place cards, you can do so much when spring comes along. Our most recent favorite vibe involves pastel velvet napkins fanned out on glass plates ((and that gold rim 😍)). It feels so luxe, while also being so light and lithe.

Dress your napkins up with our beautiful place card rings, and you can even team it with floral stems or even a sprig of greenery for added charm. Either way, it reads utterly romantic and resplendent!

Special toasts with the best man and MOH.

A lot of the time, the couple will have a toast with their parents directly following the ceremony or right after everyone’s been introduced into the reception, but we’re excited to see 2020 come through with many more toast opportunities for the guests of honor and their number twos. And what’s a more millennial way to do it than with neon signage that encourages all the spirits!

We’re big fans of our “But First, Drinks” and “Don’t Go Thirsty” light up signs. And can easily see them dressing up this major moment between besties. Wouldn’t you agree?

‘But First Drinks” Light Up Sign
O’Malley Photographers

Taper candles for each tablescape.

Flowers always make for the best centerpieces ((and in spring, the choice of blooms is beyond!!)), but the look is so much more elegant and romantic with supporting taper candles. It’s truly a mood. And can even make a large scale reception space feel incredibly intimate.

Blush and gold are dynamite color combinations, particularly if you have a lot of pinks, creams, and greens already in your wedding palette. And our unique tapers are actually ombre, so you can add two-tone color to your tables!

Blush Taper Candles
Hannah Alyssa

Single-tiered cakes with 3D detail.

Cakes are another evergreen component of the wedding day, but spring cakes are just so much sweeter for some reason! We love the small cake trend, especially when you can work with your pastry chef or bakery to go simple with the cake design, but blow out how it’s decorated. Pressed flowers are incredibly trendy, as are sugar flowers and floral piping on a fondant canvas.

Our white and gold ceramic cake stand is picture-perfect for a cake like this. Even if you choose to swap fondant for simple buttercream or even a semi-naked semblance, you can dress up a beautifully-bare look with candles or flower bunches.

Cake Stand

Sure, a wedding will be haute in any season, but nuptials happening in spring just truly set our hearts on fire. Planning for your own springtime party to celebrate your love? Then make sure you take a peek at our curated Style Me Pretty shop collection, available exclusively on-site right now!

Danielle Halibey is a writer, editor, and publicist living in New Jersey. She has been immersed in the world of weddings since planning her own whimsical, romantic affair in 2014. And isn’t that what they always say, “those who can’t do, teach?” Well, once her nuptials were over, she still had stuff in the ‘I Do’ industry to do. She writes regularly for top wedding blogs including Style Me Pretty and Wedding Chicks, and has garnered millions of press impressions for brands in the wedding space: fashion, beauty, wedding talent+tastemakers and more.

Leave It To London For Timeless Elegance At Its Finest

This London wedding is timeless elegance at its finest. With a classic color palette of ivory and sage and reception tables flooded with florals and candlelight, we dare you not to swoon! The couple worked with Littleton Rose to make their stylish vision for their celebration a dream come true. Can we talk about the macaroon tower from Laduree for a minute?! Each special moment was perfectly captured by Kate Nielen. Enjoy all the darling details in the full gallery.

From Kate Nielen Photography… With family members traveling from abroad, making their guests feel welcome and looked after was a central focus of this celebration. Guests were invited to wear relaxed morning suits rather than black-tie or formal tails to ensure everyone felt comfortable.

Long dining tables clothed in ivory linen set off by sage green textured napkins spanned the length of The Conservatory at Syon Park. A collection of vases of varying heights and sizes ran along the tables. The floral design was natural and loose, predominantly in greens, creams, and whites but with a hint of delicately faded pastel. They were interspersed with glass candlesticks and low tea light holders, the lighting of which created a romantic glow as the sun slowly set during dinner.

Cathy & Val have a shared love of macaroons and therefore a Macaroon Tower from Laduree seemed the perfect choice to act as their wedding cake which guests happily tucked into before making their way to the dance floor. It was a day blessed with the grace of the English sunshine, a relaxed, family-centered, celebration within the grounds of beautiful Syon Park.

A Hidden Gem of a Venue Full of Natural Beauty Right In Golden Gate Park!

When you are set to say ‘I Do’ in a Conservatory of Flowers in the heart of Golden Gate Park, you know it’s going to be good! Then, add in tropical arrangements throughout by Amanda Vidmar Designs and it all gets even better! The couple, who live right around the corner wanted their guests to experience a hidden gem within San Francisco, and boy did they ever! With the help of Prim Event Studio, their day felt like you stepped into a lush, tropical garden in the middle of a busy city! Take a look below and see all that Kristine Herman Photography so beautifully captured and check out the full gallery here!

From Kristine Herman Photography…Stefanie and Mark were married in San Francisco at the Conservatory of Flowers. This couple lives just around the corner from this venue in Golden Gate Park and wanted their guests to experience a hidden gem of the city. They looked for a venue setting that was naturally beautiful, and you can’t top the breathtaking tropical galleries inside the conservatory for cocktail hour and Golden Gate Park views during dinner.

This couple wanted their day to feel energizing, joyous and fresh with bright pops of color. We played off of the tropical greenery vibes of the venue and electrified the palette with some vibrant pink tones which cascaded into many shades of pink and peach. Dinner tables were adorned in velvet jade linens to contrast with the beautiful all-white building and clean white chairs to keep the design feeling clean. We ended with a beautifully lighthearted yet modern design for this lively and fun-loving couple.

Weaving in the greenery of the venue, we opted for tropical-inspired stationery with mixed with clear acrylic and colored acrylic to play off the venue’s many glass windows and for a modern and sleek feel. Stef and Mark were married by the bride’s brother, who added lots of fun details about their relationship, including their worldly travels and sailing adventure to the Bahamas which the groom captained. Stefanie paid homage to her grandmother by carrying her vintage beaded purse throughout the day.

They selected a modern copper pipe chuppah which Amanda Vidmar Design adorned in electrifying dahlias and bougainvillea. Guests were welcomed to cocktail hour with the couple’s favorite beverage – margaritas and they enjoyed roaming the conservatories galleries. Inside, all of the acrylic was colored a beautiful pink to pop against the tropical greenery.

As guests headed back outside to dinner, they were delighted by the conservatory’s light show which illuminated the white conservatory in lots of brightly lit tones. Our bride and groom kicked off dinner with an explosive pop of a jeroboam of champagne and continued to celebrate throughout the night with a raging dance party and traditional Jewish dances.

Vines, Fruit and Flowers Inspired This Stunning Mountaintop Wedding at The Little Nell

After their church went through major renovations, this gorgeous couple fell so in love with the finished product that they felt inspired to emulate the beautiful designs throughout their wedding. The priest of the church described the feeling of entering the church as “entering the New Eden, the New Paradise with one foot on earth and one foot in Heaven”… so, with help from their lovely planner, Lovestruck Events, they added vines, fruit and blooming flowers to create the same heavenly experience for their guests. Don’t miss out on the full gallery, captured by Jessica Blex Photography & Design, to see all the details from this special Aspen wedding day.

From Lovestruck Events… As outdoor enthusiasts, Maggie and Matthew chose Aspen, one of their favorite vacation destinations, for their Summer wedding. Participating in a religious ceremony was of great importance to the couple, so they chose St. Mary’s Church for their traditional nuptials. The catholic church underwent major renovation in 2018 in which the church employed architectural specialists from New York to restore the 125 year old building. After the building’s structural integrity was reconstructed, muralists artfully filled the sanctuary with ethereal, nature-inspired paintings that created both a joyful and dignified ambiance.

When asked about the inspiration for the renovation, the local priest described entering the church as “entering the New Eden, the New Paradise with one foot on earth and one foot in Heaven”. The stained glass windows, architectural features, and decorative paintings throughout the church are filled with images of vines, fruit and flowers that symbolize this New Eden. Drawing similarities between this divine visual concept and the things Maggie and Matthew love about Aspen – the harmonious mix of humble, rugged surroundings with breathtaking, otherworldly beauty – we designed their entire wedding celebration around the “New Eden” imagery. The invitation suite included the couple’s names hand-lettered with exaggerated glyphs that formed the shape of fruit and birds.

In order to mix the feeling of organic and ethereal, the stationery was printed on triple thick, highly-textured cotton paper and stamped with gold foil. The envelope liner was foiled onto textured, silver metallic paper with a pattern pulled from an altar mural. The shape of the die-cut detail cards was inspired by a motif that repeated across the walls of the church’s nave. The paper suite was accented with a soft mist color on the beveled edge of the main invite and the stationery envelopes. This blue-green tone was incorporated throughout the wedding from the Dream Weaver bridesmaid gowns to the custom chinoiserie murals adorning the reception. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing at the top of The Little Nell. Guests were greeted by a floral escort display designed to create a gateway to the most glorious view of the mountains.

The asymmetrical floral arch created an impactful entrance without impeding the breathtaking view. Custom-made lattices anchored the arch and featured diamond-shaped escort cards (another nod to the church murals) with foil-stamped fruit glyphs and hand- lettered seating assignments. Guests were offered passed cocktails and canapés during cocktail hour. Signature drinks were served at a wooden bar wrapped with a hand-painted chinoiserie mural. At the bride’s special request, we brought in llamas dapperly dressed in bow-ties and floral wreaths to provide a photo opportunity for the guests. The lodge dining space was softened with textured linen draping and custom lampshades painted with the same chinoiserie pattern from the cocktail bar. The lights were accented with green vines to evoke the feeling organic growth down the fixtures. The tables were draped with linen in a mixture of light blue and celadon colors. Select tables were adorned with patterned linen to create movement throughout the dining room. The centerpieces were arranged to look like artful still-life paintings with lush floral centerpieces accented with bowls of fruit. The regal place settings featured gold and blush tones, and the scalloped shape of the dinner charger tied in the design motif from the invitation suite. Guests dined on a four-course meal and danced with an energy-filled band before descending down the mountain in the ski gondolas through the dark, peaceful sky.

Romantics, Don’t Miss This Impossibly Sweet California Wedding

All we can say is wow! This romantic and elegant wedding design is giving us all the feels. From dinner under a canopy of twinkling lets to a sweets station that will stop you in your tracks, we are loving every detail of this celebration. Start to finish, Details Darling perfectly curated every element of the day. All the beautiful moments were lovingly captured by Valorie Darling Photography. Get your pinning finger ready and head on over to the full gallery, you’re not going to want to miss this one.

From Details Darling… The vibe of the wedding was to have everything feel very romantic with lots of blush, creams, and whites. Through florals, we echoed this look with lots of whimsical greenery and romantic blooms. From a beautifully draped ceremony pergola to greenery lining the stairway banisters as guests entered into the reception.

The reception was composed of farm tables topped with Aurora Ivory La Tavola table runners, and rounds were dressed up in beautifully textured Lacy Pearl linens. While all the tables had beautiful organically shaped floral arrangements, the long head table looking out over the LA skyline had a show-stopping blooming garland.

There was no better way to create a romantic evening than to have a canopy of string lights lighting up the sky above the reception. It lit up the sky and really brought the romantic feel we were going for to a whole new level.

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You’ll Love The Cable Car At This Stylish San Francisco Wedding

We’ve heard about arriving in style, but how about in your very own cable car?! This couple transported their entire bridal party from the ceremony to reception in a quintessential San Francisco way for a big wow. The inspired ballroom celebration, beautifully orchestrated by Bustle Events, was dripping with greenery throughout the space. The sweet snaps of the day were artfully captured by Anna Marks Photography. Visit the full gallery for a closer look at all the darling details.

From Bustle Events… The bride and groom married at the iconic Saints Peter and Pauls Church surrounded by their family and friends from all over. After the ceremony, Katie, Phil, and their bridal party hopped on a cable car and made their way to the Bentley Reserve for their reception.

The reception space reflected the couple’s love for modern clean lines and still had touches of organic and boho style. We started with a modern edgy place setting consisting of black, warm gold and greys. Laura’s Floras created the most beautiful green and white centerpieces with lots of overflowing vines and greenery.

After dinner guests enjoyed cake from the couple’s favorite bakery Susie Cakes and in honor of Phils New Orleans roots the bridesmaid participated in the cake pull from the groom’s cake. Guests danced the night away and delighted in the magic of the day.

A Whimsical Garden Wedding With Pops of Periwinkle Fit for a Southern Belle!

This whimsical garden wedding planned by Samantha Anderson Events will instantly brighten your day! From a darling color scheme of periwinkle, lavender, natural greens, and warm autumnal accents to the bride’s romantic floral gown… there’s just so much pretty here to help you get inspired. Not to mention the sweetest floral arrangements from Propogate Studio that are every bride’s dream. See all the southern charm at the full gallery, captured by Tenth and Grace!

From Samantha Anderson Events… Cassie and Drew’s wedding design featured a whimsical, garden aesthetic. Blush tones with pops of periwinkle, lavender, natural greens, and warm autumnal accents made their pastel-hued color palette perfect for the fall season!

Long guest tables were lined with ornate candelabras, hand-wrapped in foraged wood-like vines, and accented with juicy late fall/winter fruits like pomegranates, blackberries, and figs nestled into the tabletop display.

A mix of soft, pastel and striped linen tables were topped with gold compotes overflowing with florals and greenery surrounded by blush taper candles which provided a soft glow throughout the space. Overhead lighting with trailing, natural greenery was strung throughout the tent.

A 360-Lounge set featured coordinating pillows and was centered around a show-stopping floral arrangement constructed in a stone urn. Placed near the coordinating stripe fabricated bar, the lounge area was the perfect spot for guests to grab a drink, get cozy on a sofa, and sip and catch up with friends.

The photo booth was done up with a plush, periwinkle sofa with growing vines and florals on a personalized marble backdrop. The escort display featured a watercolor map with the couple’s favorite Charleston landmarks dictating tables and guests seat assignments. The mix of pastel accents, warm candlelight, and unique design elements truly brought their romantic, garden vision to life!