Today’s stunning wedding is nothing short of a dream. From the floral adorned palace staircase to the charming indoor reception complete with the original palace china, every inch of this special day was fit for a royal. Splendida Weddings brought the couple’s intimate, destination wedding dreams to life while Passionate Photography was there to capture every can’t miss moment. Don’t miss the full gallery to see all the wedding magic unfold.

From the couple… What makes our wedding special: Our love is like a dream. It’s so easy, and simple, but for a same-sex couple, our dream wedding hasn’t always felt possible. We needed to honor this with a ceremony that celebrated what we love about each other, which we achieved by writing our own vows and having a special friend officiate. 

We also wanted to thank our wedding guests for traveling all the way to Europe by pampering them in an elegant venue. We wanted the classic charm of the palace to speak for itself, but we also wanted to highlight the elements of Portuguese culture that we love so much. 

The small details like using the original palace furniture for the ceremony, Portuguese china and crystal, traditional Portuguese cuisine, and utilizing different rooms/areas of the palace for the ceremony, cocktail, dinner, and dancing really set the experience over the top for us and our guests. We, and they, felt like royalty! 

We both come from families that value hard work, but sometimes forget to reward themselves. We wanted our guests to treat themselves to a hard-earned vacation and fall as in love with Europe and some of the finer things as we are. They literally can’t stop thanking us. It was a dream come true for all of us.

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Photography: Passionate | Event Design: Splendida Weddings | Event Planning: Splendida Weddings | Floral Design: Alice Florals | Stationery: In love| unique moments | Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo | Wedding Bands: Cartier | Suits: Ted Baker London | Wedding Venue: Tivoli Palacio De Seteais | Accessories: Tiffany & Co. | Makeup & Hairstyle: Vanessa Marinho Makeup And Hair | Rentals: Aqueduto | Rentals: The Rental Factory

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It is no shocker that getting married in Italy is absolutely breathtaking! Add in your not so typical color palette of shades of purple and pinks from florals to furniture and you have a stunning, one-of-a-kind wedding day! This happy couple decided on a small, intimate event at The Belmond Hotel Caruso in Ravello known for its spectacular views which Brenda Babcock Celebrations played upon in designing and planning their big day! Elias Krodelakos photographed the beauty of it all, including blooms by Armando Malafronte, who we have to say outdid themselves! Take a peek below!

From Elias Kordelakos…The Belmond Hotel Caruso is one of the most sought after wedding venues in Ravello. It is well known for its infinity pool and for the amazing garden with the captivating view of the Amalfi. Carmela and Derek are living in the States but the bride has roots from Italy, so they decided to tie the knot there. Brenda Babcock created an amazing styling with the most impressive florals by Armand Malafronte. Elias Kordelakos captured all the beauty with his camera. The couple also enjoyed having an engagement session in the picturesque Ravello. Do you need more excuses to have your wedding in Italy?

From Brenda Babcock…Carmela and Derek contacted me in April for their early August wedding. Just four months of planning time. They wanted to have an intimate celebration with only their families and a handful of dear friends and escaping to Ravello on the Amalfi Coast was the perfect place for the celebration. Upon hearing what they were looking for I immediately suggested The Belmond Hotel Caruso which has the ideal garden and infinity pool for an intimate gathering. Amazing views and lush gardens that had the “wow” appeal that everyone wants but in an atmosphere that would not feel overwhelming. The bride and groom had just moved to Denver and didn’t have time to fly over to choose the location in person but ample photos and videos both on my site and on the internet soon convinced them that the Caruso was what they had been looking for.

The bride wanted something elegant and charming but with a strong sense of their personal style. Flowers that were organic and flowing combined with clean and modern table setups. It can be an advantage working with a small group, in this case, 23 persons, as it allows for some unexpected or lavish details without having to spread them across 150 guests which can be laminating or at least have huge budget implications. The couple had already sent out their save the dates in multiple shades of purples with a hint of blush and ivory and we used that to choose the flowers and table set-ups and sofas for the cocktail hour. I loved the unusual mix of colors that I was able to rent for the lounges and the bride wanted a few pops of yellow somewhere which I was able to accommodate in a smattering of marigold velvet armchairs which added the perfect touch.

I gave the couple a selection of photographers to choose from representing a variety of different photographic styles and they immediately fell in love with the dreamy and romantic work of Elias Kordelakos and he captured every detail of the day just perfectly.

The couple wrote their own ceremony together with their officiant, a dear friend of the groom and it was celebrated in the Caruso garden with the Mediterranean Sea and Amalfi Coast shoreline and cliffs as the perfect postcard of a backdrop. The cocktail hour was in a different part of the same garden and the dinner was set on one long table under a canopy of olive trees. When the dinner finished they took their guests to the stunning infinity pool for the cake cutting and after-dinner drinks and dancing. The entire celebration was exquisitely intimate in every way possible.

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Photography: Elias Kordelakos | Floral Design: Armando Malafronte | Wedding Dress: Anne Barge | Groom's attire: Indochino | Wedding Venue: Belmond Hotel Caruso | Bridal shoes: Badgley Mischka | HMUA: Orazio Image Consultant | Planning & Design: Brenda Babcock Celebrations

If you ask us, a truly unique and personalized wedding starts with the color palette. It’s so important for your wedding hues to represent your personality as a couple. Are you moody and romantic? Fun and playful? Or classic and traditional? Allow today’s stunning wedding planned by Ashley Chamblin Events to inspire! This darling couple brought so much joy and color to the industrial walls of The Foundry and the end result is breathtaking. Take a look at the full gallery captured by Brklyn View Photography for all the sweet details!

From Brklyn View Photography… When you find your dream venue, that is already pretty perfect on it’s own, how do you make it even better? You use a lot of dreamy colors to bring the iconic Foundry to life and that’s just what Katie & Harry did! 

The couple worked closely with Ashley Chamblin Events to create this inspiring color palette to create a one of a kind wedding. They incorporated fresh fruit in their centerpieces, bright yellow and pink flowers in their floral arrangements, and even different colored coral and pink bridesmaid dresses for their intimate bridal party. It all worked seamlessly to create a cohesive and totally unique wedding for the couple. 

On a near-perfect day in July, Katie and Harry stud under the bright floral Chuppah in front of their closest family and friends and became husband and wife. Katie wore an elegant dress from Rebecca Schoneveld with a hairpin and veil from Hushed Commotion. The groom’s blue suit played off on the couple’s color palette down to matching the blue in their invitation suite which I dried oranges for the night before. It was the perfect touch to tell their story. The open-air cocktail hour led to a seated reception inside the stunning wedding venue. Guest dined on three levels before heading into the greenhouse for dancing and cake. It was an incredible day for a wonderful couple and I’m so honored I could be there with them on their special day!

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Photography: Jainé Kershner Photography | Planner: Ashley Chamblin Events | Floral Design: Mimosa Floral Design Studio | Wedding Invitations: My Darlin' | Reception Venue: The Foundry | Brides Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Azazie | Hair and Makeup: Beautini | Band: Mod Society | Men's Attire: Indochino | Brides Dress: Rebecca Schoneveld | Brides Earrings: Hushed Commotion | Hair Pin: Hushed Commotion | Rentals: Broadway Party Rentals

We’re pretty sure we’re developing an unhealthy obsession with this wedding – it. is. PERFECTION. I mean, a french fry bar? We’re just bummed our invite got lost in the mail ;) In all seriousness, today’s wedding planned by Vanessa Michelle Co. and designed by Stacey Elaine Photography will leave you wanting more. From the towering floral chuppah by Wilder Floral Co. to the enchanting reception at Greystone Mansion to the personalized accents at every turn – the details in this gallery captured by Tenth & Grace are truly beyond words.

From the Bride… In 2006, I was having my sweet sixteen birthday party at my neighborhood clubhouse. I asked a mutual friend what I should do to make sure my party wasn’t boring. He suggested having Sean’s brother’s band come and perform. I loved the idea and told him to ask them to come. The band agreed and Sean came along to help the band. We met briefly that night, but remained connected over the years through our mutual friend. 

Fast forward to 2015, destiny aligned and we both were finally single at the same time! We reconnected and began dating right away. As the years went by, we grew more and more in love with one another. Sean proposed on our roadtrip from Los Angeles to San Francisco during a photo shoot at Big Sur. We both love California and visit often. We knew we wanted to get married there. So, we began planning our intimate destination wedding in California. 

When it came to planning our wedding, we wanted to make sure our friends and family saw details that represented us as a couple and as individuals. For me, we had a French fry bar because everyone knows about my love of French fries. We had tiny butterflies fluttering throughout the details because I connect with them in memoriam for my grandma. For Sean, we tied in his lifetime love of the movie Toy Story. I referenced the movie in my vows and we exited the ceremony to the song “You’ve Got a Friend In Me.” We also always say, “I love you to infinity and beyond,” as our words of affection (another nod to his love for Toy Story), so we included that on our favors and cake topper. Our wedding was “us” from start to finish. It was the most magical day of our lives, and our vision came together exactly like we imagined! 

Our ceremony was my favorite memory of the day. I remember feeling so relaxed and excited right before I walked down the aisle. When we were standing under our gorgeous flower-adorned chuppah, holding hands and looking into each other’s eyes, I became so giddy happy, with a big, cheesy smile glued to my face. It was so hard to not jump up and down and do my happy dance. 

Then, as I read my vows, I saw Sean holding back his emotions. He never cries and he still didn’t, but I could see the emotions in his eyes and his lips as he held them back. Both of us were so present in that moment, it was beautiful.

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Photography: Tanya Menoni | Videography: Good Time Productions | Wedding Coordination: Vanessa Michelle Co. | Florals: Wilder Floral Co. | Wedding Gown: Amsale | Shoes: Bella Belle | Catering: Huntington Catering | Hair & makeup: Chiali Meng | Calligraphy: Seniman Calligraphy | DJ: Vox DJs | Wedding Venue: Greystone Mansion | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Rentals: Sparkles And Vintage | Rentals: MTB Event Rentals | Rentals: Town And Country Rentals | Wedding Design: Stacey Elaine Photography

When a couple focuses on the meaning behind every detail of their wedding day, you know it’s going to be good! From The Saddle & Cycle Club as the venue (and where the bride’s parents were married) to the engagement ring being the grooms, grandmothers, to even saying their ‘I Do’s’ in the church where the bride grew up singing in, not a detail was missed! The ever so wonderful, Elizabeth Nord Photography captured every heartfelt moment and Olive Fine Weddings & Events planned all of the bride and groom’s wishes! With classic decor and florals by Edward’s Florist, these nuptials were absolute perfection! Take a look and get lost in the details :)

From Elizabeth Nord Photography…Caroline + Charles are quite possibly the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. They love their family and friends with their whole hearts, and it’s so evident by how they live their lives and how they planned their wedding day. They made sure that things were handicap accessible, that the food was something everyone could enjoy, and so much more. The wedding ring that Charles gave to Caroline when he proposed was his grandmother’s. The reception venue (Saddle & Cycle Club) was also where Caroline’s parents were married! SO sweet. It was truly wonderful to be a part of Caroline and Charles’ wedding planning from the very beginning. They were always so loving, thoughtful, and trusted me wholeheartedly.

They had a beautiful summer wedding reception at the Saddle & Cycle Club in Chicago and an indoor ceremony at a church in Winnetka. The church was particularly special to the couple because the bride grew up in this church. She and her mother sang in its choir for many years. The choir even joined the wedding celebration and sang at the ceremony which was very emotional and beautiful to witness. It meant a lot to Caroline that they were there! The bridesmaids wore light blue dresses while the men wore navy tuxes, and they all looked amazing. The Saddle & Cycle Club featured a lot of green space and twinkle lights for the reception. It was adorned with lots of white and green floral as well. The dinner and speeches were held inside while the cocktail hour and dancing were held outside. During the reception, the groom and his groomsmen surprised Caroline on stage by singing “Sweet Caroline” alongside the band. Velocity kept the dance floor hopping all night long! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. McLendon!

From the Bride…Growing up I always knew that I wanted to get married at our church. I was an active member of the church choir and music was a big part of my childhood so it was important for that to be a big part of our wedding. We had a string quartet, trumpet, and full choir during the ceremony and our choir director commissioned a hymn for us, which was really special. I walked down the aisle to the Prince of Denmark March, which was a nod to my Danish heritage.

The reception was held at the same place my parents had their wedding reception in 1985. I grew up spending so much time at the Saddle & Cycle Club with my family and grandparents. It was really wonderful to make another memory to last a lifetime with the people we love most at a location that has been essential to the memories we cherish in my family. I have always been drawn to white and green flowers so that was an easy decision for me. I knew that green and white would subtly enhance the sleek and timeless elegance I hoped to convey in our wedding. We both value the timeless and the classic, so we wanted these senses to resonate throughout the day.

The suits were designed by me and custom made for us by Surmesur and each of the groomsmen got to choose their linings. The color of the suits with the Amsale bridesmaids dresses turned out better than I could have ever imagined, and against the greenery at the Saddle, our incredible photographer, all of the colors popped and just went so perfectly together.

My husband grew up in New York City and I grew up outside of Chicago and met while we were at Trinity College. We dated for over four years (3 of which were distance) before we got engaged and then I moved out of the country for two years for school. So we had over two years to plan the wedding, which was wonderful but also allowed me to switch my mind many times about certain details! It was challenging at times to plan the wedding from overseas but I had so much fun with all of the planning that I just made it work. It was truly incredible to see my vision come to life and am so grateful for all of our vendors who helped make it all happen. I also wanted to contribute something creative to our wedding (even though I am not artsy at all). I designed the menus myself and did my own wax seals. It was super time consuming but really rewarding to see it all come together in the end.

My dress: timeless, classic, elevated with a fashion-forward structural spin. I’ve always loved interesting structural, architectural design in clothes so this dress really spoke to me. It was the last dress I tried on and I easily tried on over 80 dresses. It was so hard to find one that I loved but also felt really special in. Extending the train and the structural details on the dress really made the dress feel special to me. I loved that I wasn’t too old fashioned or plain looking, but I also knew that I would be able to look back in 50 years and still love the style of it.

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Photography: Elizabeth Nord Photography | Floral Design: Edward's Florist | Wedding Dress: Bella Bianca | Cake: Three Tarts Bakery | Invitations: Yellow Bird | Ceremony Venue: Christ Church Winnetka | Reception Venue: Saddle & Cycle Club | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Makeup Artist: Yolanda Moran | Band: Velocity | Groom's Attire: Surmesur | Transportation: Pontarelli | Envelope calligraphy + Signature cocktail sign: The Chicago Calligrapher | Planning: Olive Fine Weddings & Events

Today’s gorgeous couple will inspire you to do your wedding – your way, no matter what! They decided to tie the knot in a Palm Springs elopement that turned out to be exactly what they dreamed of – a weekend of just them, for them. And we couldn’t think of anything more romantic. If you’re on the fence about eloping, allow this stunning gallery from Winsome and Wright and words from the bride to inspire you to ditch tradition and do what’s best for you as a couple! Trust us, you won’t regret it.

From the Bride… Parker and I have never done anything the “normal way.” And when it came to getting married, it was no different. We met at Burning Man in 2016, of all the places to meet, it’s safe to say, neither of us were expecting it. We followed our adventurous week together with perhaps a more conventional first date in Lake Tahoe … only it lasted a week. It comes as no surprise we’ve been inseparable ever since.

Parker is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. His lightheartedness is magnetic, even contagious. When he enters a room, his presence alone has the power to make people smile bigger and laugh harder. After getting engaged in May 2018 we started entertaining the idea of what our wedding could be. An intimate destination wedding? An audacious, albeit tasteful, party of Gatsby proportion? Or … go against expectations and do something truly us? And for us.

One of our favorite places for a weekend getaway is Palm Springs. The desert air, the grand sweeping mountains, the mid-century modern architecture – the scene was already set all we had to do was go. And so, for our wedding, we did, just us. Faith of Winsome and Wright took engagement photos for my good friend from college and her now husband, and they were instantly striking to me! I love her aesthetic. Her use of cool tones evokes a light yet romantic feeling. And it couldn’t have been more pleasant working with her.

 It was truly a magical weekend for us. We rented a suite, disconnected poolside, did yoga before our rad photo shoot, oh, and got hitched at a courthouse! We enjoyed a celebratory dinner at our favorite restaurant Le Vallauris where Suzanne Somers sent a bottle of champagne to our table but that’s another story …

I am so happy Parker and I made the whole experience our own, creating memories we’ll always cherish. What’s more, shortly after returning, we found out we were expecting and now have our beautiful, blue-eyed son Houston. It has been a whirlwind of milestones and there’s no one else I’d rather have by my side.

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Photography: Winsome And Wright | Floral Design: Siren Floral Co. | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Hair + Makeup: Caitlin Eve | Wedding Venue: Korakia Pensione | Custom Rings: Zameer Kassam

Your table is set, the turkey is perfectly roasted, your guests are about to arrive … and a cocktail is definitely in order! This collection of pretty drinks is perfect for the holiday. From pre-dinner delights to dessert-like sips, you’ll find just the right bevy to wet your whistle this coming Thanksgiving. It’s time to eat, drink and be merry…

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I love a good first look…but what I love even more is when the Groom cries when he sees his bride for the first time, giving me ALL the feels! There is something so sweet and intimate about it and this Groom had me shedding a tear or two of my own! The lovely couple decided on classic black and white details with touches of gold to highlight their ever so beautiful venue, The Park Chateau Estate & Garden with a jaw-dropping chandelier and elegant florals by Wedded Events. The glamour and iconic theme rang true throughout every aspect of the wedding day and Brkyln View Photography, captured it all…including that heartwarming first look! Go ahead and have a look of your own!

From Brkyln View Photography…Elyisha’s & Nadeem’s wedding at the luxurious Park Chateau is what dreams are made of! From the breathtaking getting ready location, on-site adorable white chapel, a stunning ballroom, and beautifully manicured gardens, you can see why the couple chose this venue to celebrate their wedding day.

The couple exchanged an emotional first look in the gardens before we moved around the property for their bridal portraits. Tears were shed, words of love exchanged, and intimate images taken before the day really got started! 

The bride and groom decided to keep their bridal party in classic black bridesmaid dresses and suits which gave an iconic and classic look to their wedding. The Bride wore a stunning beaded wedding gown from Jahee Bridal.

For their wedding ceremony, their family pastor was the officiant and married the couple. Lots of happy tears were shed during their vows. The couple walked out of the chapel and were showered with rose petals as they walked down the steps as husband and wife.

Inside the reception space, the couple had the dance floor wrapped in white with their new monogrammed emblem underneath the grand chandelier. The couple had lots of white, gold, and pops of green in their wedding decor that brought the elegant ballroom to life.

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Photography: Jainé Kershner Photography | Videographer: Vaaho Cinematography | Floral Design: Wedded Events | Cake: Palermo's Bakery | Invitations: Creationari | Reception Venue: Park Chateau Estate | Brides Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Hair & Makeup: Michelle Elise Artistry | DJ: DJ USA | Groom's Attire: Empire Customs | Brides Dress: Jaehee Bridal | Dance Floor Wrap: Go to Shout

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If you’re looking for some real wedding inspo that combines your love for island life and resort chic style – this one’s for you! From sweeping ocean views at the cliffside ceremony to dinner and dancing underneath the palms, this gallery from Oliver Fly Photography will have you reaching for a one-way ticket to paradise. Call Me Madame planned the entire tropical wedding weekend to perfection while the bride stunned in not one but TWO gorgeous designer gowns. Keep on reading for all the must-know details!

What did you envision your wedding being prior to planning?

From the Bride… We both love to travel and knew right away we wanted to have a destination wedding with breathtaking views. Bali has always had a special place in our hearts as it was our first vacation together in Asia while we were dating long-distance. Eric lives in Hong Kong and at the time I lived in Vancouver. Being on separate continents and an entire ocean apart Bali was the perfect romantic location for us to spend time together. During that first trip we fell completely in love with the magical atmosphere and majestic views.

What was your color palette and your style vision?

We always wanted a lot of pastel colours and whites, something very island chic, relaxed and beautiful. We were looking for a romantic garden wedding with the tropical vibes of Bali.

Why did you choose this wedding venue?

Ungasan Clifftop Resort is an incredible location and ticked all our boxes. It has a stunning view, it offers a lot of privacy, and it has a lot of greenery and beautiful diverse landscaping. We wanted to spend as much time with our wedding guests as possible which meant that an afterparty venue was a mandatory requirement. Sundays Beach Club served that purpose perfectly and was a great surprise and final reveal once the reception finished. The villa accommodations were a relaxing oasis for our wedding weekend and the in-house kitchen which catered our wedding was excellent.

What unique elements or DIY details did you include?

We wanted to incorporate some of our core values and tastes into our wedding details. It’s one of the key reasons we chose Alice Dentan (Call Me Madame) as our wedding planner as she creates unique weddings tailored to each couple. My husband and I try to be particularly thoughtful whenever we plan an event or buy a gift, we always try to put in that additional effort to think of meaningful details. We brought this same value to working with Alice to produce an exceptional wedding. This was incorporated into our music choices, design elements, etc to create an adventure for our guests. We took our guests on a journey of tears, laughter, dancing, three cakes and one macaroon tower and four stunning venue reveals in one night! It was the wedding of our dreams and such fun experience for everyone.

What was your favorite moment? Your favorite detail?

Our wedding planner Alice Dentan (Call Me Madame) did an incredible job so it’s hard to pick only one favourite moment from our wedding. The most meaningful and emotional moment was walking down the aisle and seeing our vision after a year of planning realized. The stunning ceremony setup overlooking a clifftop view, the gorgeous florals, and the live acoustic duet performing a cover of Guns n Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine. Seeing everything come together and seeing my amazing husband waiting brought me tears of joy.

Tell us about your flowers, your gown, your favors for your guests, your cake, etc…

We were so lucky that Natalie Palmer (Paper Diamonds) agreed to be our florist. Her taste is exquisite and combined with Alice Dentan (Call Me Madame) they exceeded our expectations. Our bouquets were one-of-a-kind, just stunning and amazing to see our vision board realized. I was lucky enough to wear two beautiful dresses. My ceremony dress was a traditional sweetheart fitted gown with beautiful scalloped lace. I worked with Bisou Bridal in Vancouver to pair it with the perfect earrings, veil and custom off-the shoulder sleeves. It was my dream ceremony dress, I’m still absolutely in love. I really wanted to be comfortable at our reception, to be able to dance easily and to enjoy our wedding food so I purchased a second gown with a completely different neckline and silhouette. The second dress was so light and comfortable, I finished the night very late at Sundays Beach Club sitting on the tulle of my reception dress listening to the ocean waves. We were very concerned that purchasing favours would contribute to one-time-use plastics and were very thoughtful about wanting a sustainable option. Alice Dentan (Call Me Madame) recommended an excellent locally made option – bamboo straws with pipe cleaner and a custom cloth cover. My husband and I both agreed we didn’t want a traditional multi-tiered wedding cake. We found an inspiration photo for multiple individual cakes and knew that’s exactly what we wanted. It was one of the most popular reveals of the whole night, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many wedding guests so excited to eat cake!

What is one piece of advice that you could give brides-to-be ?

Enjoy. Every. Moment. Live in the present on your wedding day, and don’t sweat the small things. Soak in the happiness and joy surrounding you, it’s such a beautiful feeling.

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Photography: Oliver Fly Photography | Videographer: The Barefoot Bride | Wedding Planning & Design: Call Me Madame | Florals: Paper Diamonds | Wedding Cake: Butter Bali | Bride's Shoes: Bella Belle | Engagement Ring: Bee's Diamonds | Catering: The Ungasan Clifftop Resort | Wedding Venue: The Ungasan Clifftop Resort | Furniture rentals : Bali Event Hire | Bamboo Straws: Bambooju | Bridal Boutique: Bisou Bridal | Bride's Dress Ceremony: Pronovias | Bride's Veil: Toni Federici | Ceremony Earrings: Maria Elena | Cuff Links: Ermeneglildo Zegna | Furniture Rentals: Bali Decor Rental | Furniture Rentals: Bali Sewa Sewa | Groom's Shoes: Carmina | Groom's Tuxedo: Magnus & Novus | Hair & Make up: Yeanne Makeup Art | Reception Dress: Marchesa | Reception Dress Bridal Boutique: Central Weddings | Reception Earrings: Untamed Petals | Ribbons: Floralchemy | Stationery / Calligraphy: Pi Calligraphy | Tableware: The Host Table | Tableware: Semeja | Velvet Ring Box: Je Promis | Watch: Longines | Wedding Music Band : Luxe Voir Entreprise | Wedding Rings/Band: Chaumet | Welcome Kits: Call Me Madame | Welcome Party Venue: Ulu Cliffhouse

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Dreaming of tying the knot in an intimate ceremony in front of just a small group of your closest people but your guest list just won’t allow it – this couple just thought of a genius way to fix that! They decided to exchange vows with just a few friends and family in their parent’s backyard, then celebrated their newlywed status at a huge reception under a gorgeous tent… yup, genius. They truly got the best of both worlds! Simply By Tamara Nicole made their timeless wedding dreams a reality while Blue Rose Photography captured every moment they would never want to forget. See it all at the full gallery!

From the Bride… Ash and I met 5 years ago in Seattle, where he was living and I grew up. I was finishing law school when Ash proposed at my parent’s beach house, so we decided we would until the end of the following summer to be married. Because we had about a year and a half to plan our wedding, I felt like we were able to take our time and pick the best vendors to work with. Choosing Tamara of Simply Tamara Nicole as our wedding planner was definitely the easiest and best decision of our entire planning process! She knew so many amazing vendors for us to work with, was so easy to communicate with, and totally understood the style we were going for. Ash and I really wanted the entire wedding to feel timeless and classic – I wanted to be able to look back at our photos in 10, 20, and 50 years without feeling like our wedding had been too ’trendy’ at any one point in time. Tamara helped us nail down the style that we wanted and even did all our florals for us including ceremony and reception decor, as well as the bouquets and boutonnieres. We chose neutral colors – greens and whites for the florals with pops of blue everywhere. Tamara did such an incredible job of helping all our visions come to life! 

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Photography: Blue Rose Photography | planner: Simply By Tamara Nicole | Flowers : Simply By Tamara Nicole | Wedding Dress: a&be bridal shop | Wedding Dress: Tara LaTour | Cake: Honey Crumb Cake Studio | Rings: Madison Park Jewelers | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Brideside | Catering: Ravishing Radish Catering | Hair and Makeup: Bridal Beauty Agency | Calligraphy : Libby Tipton | band: Michael Benson Band | favors: Frans Chocolates | tux: Brooks Brothers | Groomsmen's Attire: The Black Tux | transportation: beeline tours | venue: Seattle Tennis Club | Photo Booth: Hello There You | Rentals: Cort | Veil: Sara Gabriel | bar: Party on the Rocks | beverages: BevMo! | boat: barefoot yacht tours | car: British Motor Coach | coffee: Espresso Elegance | cookies: hello robin | rentals : BBJ La Tavola

Naturally beautiful, sun-soaked, ridiculously romantic with a hint of rustic charm – this stunning Malibu wedding day is a total dream from start to finish. Pastel hues graced the lush floral arrangements from Enchanted Garden Floral Design while Star Hansen Events had the day going off without a hitch! The couple tied the knot under a floral adorned arbor and celebrated with their favorite people under string lights and stars. We could go on and on about the perfection of this day – but how about you see for yourself at the full gallery, taken by Tenth & Grace!

From Tenth & Grace… Traci and Joe exchanged their vows on a beautiful sunny day at Cielo Farms in Malibu. The couple got ready with their bridal parties at the Four Seasons Westlake before making their way to the wedding venue. 

Traci and Joe opted not to do a first look, as it was really important to the couple that Joe see Traci for the first time walking down the aisle. 

But they made sure to dedicate lots of time for portraits after the ceremony, and we took advantage of the beautiful views at Cielo Farms to capture bride and groom portraits while guests mingled at cocktail hour.

Star Hansen Events and Enchanted Garden Floral Design brought Traci and Joe’s reception vision to life with lush pastel floral arrangements on the guest tables and adorning the sweetheart table. 

After dinner, guests danced the night away thanks to DJ Krieger!

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Photography: Tanya Menoni | Videography: Amari Productions | Event Planning: Star Hansen | Florals: Enchanted Garden Floral Design | Catering: Tres L.A. Catering | Hair & makeup: Amanda Rae Beauty | DJ: Krieger | Wedding Venue: Cielo Farms | Harp Duo: LA Harp | Live Artist: Manuel Luques | Rentals: Premiere Party Rents

A couple madly in love, the cutest proposal story EVER, and a fluffy golden-doodle flower girl… I mean, what more could a girl ask for, are we right?! It was the most perfect day, Crowned Events brought the bride and groom’s laid back boho vision to life at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. Guests dined and danced the night away under twinkle lights, chandeliers and enchanting trees – with a little late night In-N-Out surprise to end the celebrations. Don’t forget to check out the full gallery of images captured by Lovisa Photo to see all the sweetness.

From Lovisa Photo… Kyle & Bryana are that it-couple. Effortlessly cool, impeccable taste, super down to Earth, and MADLY in love with each other. To top it off, they have the CUTEST puppy named Lumi (who was a flower girl). When they contacted me to photograph their wedding at the Birchwood Room at Calamigos Ranch, we instantly clicked and I knew I was in for a treat. Sure enough, we had the best time eating pizza and drinking wine at their engagement session at Palisades Park. I’ve photographed several weddings at Calamigos Ranch, but this was my first time at the Birchwood Room. It is tucked away in the back part of Calamigos Ranch, nestled behind winding pathways. But once you find your way to it, you discover a hidden gem. The sun peeks in through the back of the ceremony space, and guests dine on an outdoor deck underneath twinkle lights hanging from towering trees. It was simply gorgeous. But you’ll have to take a look at this beautiful wedding to see for yourself…

Brief history of your relationship: How did you meet again and when was that? Date, time, location? What were you thinking and feeling at the time? Give me a brief rundown of you two becoming more serious leading up to the proposal.

From the Bride, Bryana… We met on Facebook (yep, lol) while living in San Francisco. After he added me, I thought Kyle was a recruiter reaching out about a job I had just applied for and I struck up a conversation trying to get more information. I quickly realized he had other intentions. We ended up getting together for dinner and drinks a few weeks later and right off the bat everything felt so natural and comfortable. We talked for hours at dinner, ended up at a dive bar, and shared our first kiss that night. I remember after our second date Kyle let me know that he wasn’t seeing anyone else and wasn’t planning to and we’ve been pretty much inseparable ever since. That was over 5 years ago.

How did he propose?

My Grandma passed away last year and we were both really close with her. As her health began to deteriorate and she realized she may not be around to watch us get married, she offered me the wedding ring my Grandpa Russ gave to her – which meant the world to me. I wasn’t sure if Kyle was planning on using it or not. After she passed my family planned a memorial trip for her to Hawaii, one of her favorite vacation places. One night we planned a sunset toast on the beach with mai tais in her honor where we all went around and shared memories. When it was Kyle’s turn, he got down knee and proposed to me with her ring. You think I would’ve had some idea it was about to happen based on the circumstances – but I was totally oblivious. So shocked I put the ring on my own finger, said, “Thank you” and walked away. That being said, it was such a meaningful, special surprise, surrounded by my whole family.

What was the inspiration behind your wedding?

When we talked about our wedding our main goal was to throw an awesome party with all the people we love most. We both don’t like being the center of attention – we wanted to celebrate our love while also celebrating all the people that have been such a huge part of our love story. Focusing on the guest experience was really important to us (food, drinks, music & fun). In terms of style – boho, intimate, and romantic with neutral colors is what we were shooting for. We wanted it to be beautiful and classy, but to still feel down to earth and we wanted to still feel like ourselves.

How did you decide on your wedding venue?

We wanted something outdoors and more rustic feeling – no carpeted hotel ballrooms. After searching all over California (Napa, Santa Barbara, San Diego) we fell in love with The Birchwood Room the second we saw it. It looked like a treehouse out of a fairytale with all of the lights – the perfect place to throw an intimate party with all of our loved ones. We really wanted a venue where we could keep the music on later than 10pm, that came with rentals & catering, and that was close enough to good hotels while still feeling like a destination – Calamigos had all of that. After we toured they let us know there was one Saturday left in 2019 and we immediately booked it.

What was your favorite moment of your wedding day?

Bryana: “Unexpectedly, because we were uneasy about all eyes on us, the ceremony. I’ve never felt more in love with Kyle than I did standing up there listening to his vows and saying “I do”. The energy between us was crazy, really unlike any feeling I’ve ever experienced. Belting “Shallow” and late night In-N-Out on the dance floor were close seconds.”

From the Groom, Kyle: “Seeing Bry for the first time in her dress and seeing her walk down the aisle. Also when our musician surprised us with his version of Ultra Light Beam by Kanye West for the processional.”

What is your favorite thing about each other? (I’d love to hear from both of you on this one!)

Bryana: “Kyle is the one person I know I can depend on for anything. He shows me he cares with his actions – opening my car door, hunting down the perfect piece of cheesecake to cure my hangover. He makes me feel so loved and has the biggest heart.”

Kyle: “Bry is the kindest person I have ever met. She is never one to judge and always has an open mind. I love the way she loves me and other people.”

Any advice for brides planning their wedding day?

If there’s something that you know you want, but are going back and forth about budget on – just do it. This is your day. Don’t regret not upgrading or adding something you love. Choose vendors that are not only talented at what they do – but that you want to spend your time with! Listen to your gut during those initial calls. Prioritize having fun and spending time with your partner. You could spend all night saying hi to your guests if you let yourself, make sure you get out on the dance floor and enjoy your night! The day flies – try not to stress and rush things, take a deep breath, and enjoy every moment.

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Photography: Lovisa Photo | Event Design: Crowned Events | Event Planning: Crowned Events | Floral Design: Organic Flora | Wedding Dress: Costarellos | Cake: Sweet Lady Jane | Reception Venue: Calamigos Ranch | Hair: Beau Stone Hair | Calligraphy & Invitations: tied & two | DJ: DJ Kamayo Entertainment | Groom's Attire: The Black Tux | Wedding Venue: Calamigos Ranch | Beauty: Cheek Makeup Artistry | Calligraphy, Signage, and Paper Goods: Pirouette Paper | Late Night Snacks: In-N-Out Burger | Live Music: Brandt Jacobus | Photo Booth: Hashtag Photo Booth | Rentals: Party Pleasers

For this bride, a wedding day that felt like home was the top of her wishlist, and I couldn’t love that more! Together with her wedding planner, A Lovely Day Events, a day full of family, friends, love and ALL of the flowers by Kill’s Custom Creations was brought to life from the couple’s adorable baby girl to the couple’s stunning attire. Take a look below at this beautiful Bay Pointe Inn wedding, captured by the wonderful Christa Hitchcock Photography!

From A Lovely Day Events…From our very first meeting with Racheal and Ashton, it was clear that they wanted a wedding celebration that highlighted their love for each other, their families and the details that showcased the personality of their relationship. We worked alongside Racheal and Ashton to create a visually beautiful and curated design that felt classic and elegant, yet fresh and romantic. The subtly southern aesthetic of their venue served as a picture-perfect blank canvas for a palette of white, soft pinks, apricots and lemon – and was a fun nod to Racheal and Ashton’s home states of Michigan and Lousiana.

One must-have for Racheal? Flowers everywhere. Together with our florist, Jessica Kill of Kill’s Custom Creations, we made sure to do just that. Jessica started by transforming the ceremony green-space into a lush garden meadow with floral aisle markers stretched all the way to the classic white pergola that had cascading summery blooms. After the ceremony, the aisle markers made their way inside for the reception, lining the head table, lounge area, and reception entrance, while the statement urns framed the gold bookcases where guests found their place cards.

Inside, table settings were kept classic and simple in order to showcase an array of floral arrangements. We included several subtle moments of “southern charm” – including lovely gold mint julep cups overflowing with bright flowers and crisp hemstitched napkins tied with a silk coral ribbon. Jessica transformed the fireplace that functioned as the backdrop for the head table with an organic weaving floral arrangement that spanned nearly twelve feet tall filled with southern smilax, garden roses, lisianthus, and other statement blooms.

Beyond the design, we worked with Racheal and Ashton to craft a day that allowed them to be surrounded by family and create a truly experiential celebration for their loved ones – many who traveled from across the country to join the wedding day festivities. They worked to include their family wherever possible – whether it was Racheal’s best friend and Maid of Honor walking down the aisle with their sweet baby girl, Dee, Ashton’s uncle offering a heartfelt and moving sermon during their ceremony, or Ashton’s grandmother offering words of wisdom on love and marriage during the first toast of the evening.

Equally important, we wanted to ensure that the wedding day felt authentic to Racheal and Ashton. Racheal and Ashton had an impeccable eye for their own attire. Racheal’s stunning pearl-studded veil complimented her ballgown flawlessly, while Ashton had custom suits crafted for him and each of his groomsmen, complete with custom embroidery on each cuff. They both hold a deep love of music, which made it an easy decision to select a true jazz band for their cocktail hour, while a DJ spun house, funk, and soul music throughout the reception. At the end of the evening, guests were surprised with a Second Line led by Racheal and Ashton that circled the entire reception property. From start to finish, the day was a true celebration of Racheal and Ashton. The love and warmth shared by their family and friends was palpable and something that we will truly never forget.

From the Bride…Everyone wants their wedding day to feel magical, but we wanted ours to feel like home. We wanted our wedding to feel like us; our love, our story, our family. With the help of our wonderful planners, we were able to achieve that. The planning process was tricky, I was an out of state, pregnant bride with a habit of being a bit indecisive, however despite that everything that I envisioned was deciphered and executed perfectly.

Flowers were a big deal to me, I kept telling the girls, I want more flowers here or there, and they were super accommodating changing the design as needed, and when I walked into the reception space my breath was literally taken away, when I saw my bouquet I was almost in tears, it sounds dramatic but have you ever imagined something in your mind and then see it come to fruition? It’s pretty amazing.

At the end of the night I remember looking around and just thinking how beautiful everything was, the candlelight’s were twinkling, the flowers were gorgeous and my guests all looked so comfortable and happy which is what we wanted over everything. That day was exactly how I wanted it to be, I didn’t feel rushed, I felt at ease and I felt like my family and close friends were able to truly share in the love that my husband and I share.

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Photographer: Christa Hitchcock Photography | Floral Design: Jessica Kills | Cake: The Cakabakery | Makeup: Cutini Parrucchieri | Hair: Demi Dixon | DJ: DJ Head Debaise | Ceremony & Reception Venue: Bay Pointe Inn | Design & Event Planning : A Lovely Day | Furniture Rentals: Event Theory | Live Music: James B. Sawyer Quintet | Napkins: Linen Hero | Paper Goods: Minted | Table Numbers: Shine Wedding Invitations | Tablecloths: Nuage Designs

This stunning editorial from Willow and Oak Events blends classic, old world elegance with fashion-forward details in the charming English countryside. Think Pride and Prejudice circa 2019. The full gallery captured by Julie Livingston Photography features three heart-stoppingly gorgeous gowns, enchanting floral arrangements from Moss & Stone and two unique but equally beautiful cakes from Lemon Tree Cakes. Prepare to get seriously inspired by this heavenly shoot!

From the stylist, Willow & Oak Events… In this couture European garden editorial, we wanted to achieve a true sense of the grandeur of Hedsor House, a Georgian venue in the English Countryside with roots deep in Royal history. Our goal was to bring the infamous gardens to life inside of a traditional home- to mix old classism and new. The images aim to evoke a sense of opulence, a feeling of intimacy, and inspiration that can only be told through a unique story. We’d recommend sitting amidst candlelight with a glass of chardonnay while viewing this dreamy gallery from Julie Livingston Photography! Our bride in this story, Elizabeth grew up in the English Countryside. She had a garden as ambitious as all of her dreams. She remembers as a little girl setting out at sunrise to walk barefoot, basket in hand alongside her mother to see what blooms were ready for harvest. Though her travels eventually took her away from England, this garden was her calm and the pendent for all of her wedding plans. 

The scripty calligraphy + custom illustration from Silbia Ro gives a feeling of old world romance that reminds us why we love correspondence where pen meets paper. As loose blooms, silk ribbons, petite perfumes and French ormolu jewelry boxes came together for the styled heirloom detail shots, our hearts were colored happy by the way the refined paperie danced with the Edwardian and Art Deco style engagement rings from the inimitable Victor Barboné. Elizabeth’s wedding weekend started just as many mornings of her childhood did – foraging fresh, organic, verdant blooms. The flirty Inbal Dror gown she wears in the garden is endlessly mesmerizing with its crystal dusted straps, pretty tulle bows and voluminous, sweeping skirt. As she explores the manicured gardens of Hedsor House, the beauty of which is unmatched, she moves slowly. She takes her time between pastel hydrangea corner and lily pond, boxwood labyrinth and old stone stairways and absorbs every tranquil moment of the day. As dusk set in and guests traveling from afar arrived, the al fresco welcome dinner encouraged the in between moments. 

Laughter over old stories and shared wonder over what the future holds. The blue velvet linen was draped with a powdery hued silk runner, as ikebana floral arrangements were scattered organically across the table. While the sun began to set over the Thames Valley, the guests took a break from formality, grabbed a slice of cake adorned with sugar flowers and let their antique arm chairs sit perfectly imperfect as they moved to the edge of the gardens. The bride’s princess gown by Lee Petra Grebenau from Morgan Davies Bridal with golden crystal tulle and floral embroidered lace was conjured up in a serendipitous moment we’re oh-so-glad happened. As she awakened the next morning, a misty morning added an ethereal energy to the grounds below where the intimate ceremony was prepared in the Sunken Garden. 

Upholstered Dior chairs sit on either side of the old stone pathway that becomes the aisle as Moss & Stone brings a colorful energy to the picturesque landscape through flourishing urn arrangements of open garden roses, dahlias and dainty little posies to boot. Her wedding gown from Lee Petra Grebenau is hopelessly romantic with its sweeping train, beaded sleeves and high illusion neck. Complementing the look is a loose chignon by Carly Cox and natural, yet luxe makeup artistry by Sarah Yeo. Accented with chandelier drop earrings from Sibo Designs, her bridal style is reminiscent of Old World splendor. Meanwhile, the groom was dressed to the nines in a tailored gray suit by Clements & Church. The reception was nothing if not distinguished – handwoven napkins, crystal cut glassware, vintage silver cutlery and rose print plates at each setting. Set against a backdrop of natural wood paneling in the Hedsor House ballroom, the trio of chandeliers above illuminated the scene from above while Paris gray tapers from Creative Candles dripped away romantically below. The cake by Lemon Tree Cakes sat poetically against a painted meadow backdrop as its handcrafted wafer paper accents dusted with gold leaf pointed towards the sky. All in all, it was a weekend that held memories for a lifetime captured beautifully by  Julie Livingston Photography.

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Photography: Julie Livingston Photography | Event Planning + Design: Willow and Oak Events | Floral Design: Moss and Stone | Wedding Dress: Lee Grebenau | Wedding Dress: Inbal Dror | Cake: Lemon Tree Cakes | Rings: Victor Barbone Jewelry | Makeup Artist: Sarah Yeo | Hair Stylist: Carly Cox | Groom: Lucas Adolfo | Venue: Hedsor House | Bridal Accessories: SIBO Designs | Bridal Boutique: Morgan Davies | Bride: Shauna Ridgard | Candles: Creative Candles | Furniture Rentals: Great Hire | Hand Woven Napkins: Silk and Willow | Menswear: Clements & Church | Modeling Agency: BMA (Stephanie & Ashley) | Paper Goods: House of Modern Letters | Silk Ribbon + Runner: CFleurs Design | Styling Board: Heirloom Bindery | Velvet Table Linen: Every Golden Detail

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The bride said it best, this gorgeous couple said their I do’s “above the clouds” at the always beautiful Malibu Rocky Oaks. Their foggy wedding day made for the most insanely gorgeous pictures captured by Carmen Santorelli Photography, proving that an imperfect forecast may just be the biggest blessing in disguise. After postponing their wedding celebrations to a later date due to the devastating Wesley Fires, the bride and groom finally got their dream day, complete with blush hues and tons of romantic, soft texture. Don’t miss the pretty, all planned by A Stunning Affair, at the full gallery!

From the bride… Just a week before the big day, we heard the news of the Wesley fires in Malibu. I never though that anything like this could happen, and we found ourselves without a place to get married.

As tragic as it was, people losing their homes and many others like us having no place to get married, Isaac and I got to experience the true love of friends and family that help us prepare a small private ceremony at our home church, and we were still able to get married our most close ones on November 18. 

Our dream wedding and celebration was postponed to the summer, after some healing and recovery happened after the fires. Although it was postponed, we got to appreciate each moment with each other and our loved ones. It’s incredible how the same nature that caused a devastating fire, gave us a dreamy fog at the top of the hill of the estate, giving us the most dreamy and once in a lifetime picture. 

We decided to call our wedding “Above The Clouds”. The wedding inspiration was simplicity with different texture and tones of blush and clear ghost chairs and decor letting the beautiful location and view shine.

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Photography: Carmen Santorelli Photography | Coordination: A Stunning Affair | Floral Design: Flower Allie | Catering: Silvio’s Brazilian BBQ | Wedding Venue: Malibu Rocky Oaks | HMUA: Chiali Meng | Rentals: A Rental Connection | Video: MOKA

“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” – Victoria Erickson. This quote couldn’t be more fitting for today’s dreamy Fall-inspired shoot from Meggie Francisco Events. Buttery hues, terra cotta accents, hearty cuisine and romance at every turn – take a peak inside the full gallery to see all the autumnal magic, taken by Nicole Clarey!

From Meggie Francisco Events… Even in Columbus, Ohio, the last bits of summer drift lazily into fall. Warm days give way to cool nights with increasingly cozy dinners. This feminine wedding photo shoot celebrates the end of summer and its hazy, buttery pops of color that gently begin to fade away. Columbus, Ohio boasts a strong LGBTQ+ community and a supportive wedding community to serve them. We’re the home of superstar Nina West, and our vendor community firmly believes that love is love. Though our city may not rival the sprawling metroplexes around the nation, we’re proud of the abundance of diversity and love in central Ohio. 

We were honored to feature a confident and beautiful local same-sex couple in this inspiration shoot. We started by bringing the model couple to Luxe Redux to find fashions that fit their personal styles. Mercedez wore a mix-and-match suit combination with a clean jacket and lace slacks from Martina Liana, as well as a satin camisole from Willowby Waters. Cara donned a striking off-shoulder gown with sheer panel cutouts from on-trend Australian designer One Day Bridal. 

Both brides held complementing garden-style bouquets with buttery yellow and latte-inspired hues from State and Arrow. From here, we carefully planned the details to create an event with heart and soul. While the look of an event always sets the stage for celebration – terra cotta candles, copper toned flatware and worn wooden chairs usher in the intimate earthiness that fall brings – in this inspiration, we wanted to hint at the experience behind the look. 

A warm welcome gift of epicurean soaps and jams greets guests with love and care. A toasty old-fashioned and citrusy French 75 announce a lively cocktail hour. A hearty cool-weather meal of butternut squash soup, beet root salad, and beef short ribs create an unforgettable seasonal dining experience for the guests. Creamy buttery Chardonnay was poured for the first course. As the golden sun set, the couple shared a kiss and stole off to their dance party. 

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Photography: Nicole Clarey Photography | Videography: Little Tree Studios | Event Planning and Design: Meggie Francisco | Cake: Le Gateau Llc. Weeding Cakes By Sue Larson | Stationery: Cheer Up Press | Jewelry: Diamond Cellar | Catering: Franklin Park Conservatory | Makeup: angie warren artistry | Hair: B Rose Beauty Bar | Venue: Franklin Park Conservatory | Bridal Shop: Luxe Redux Bridal | Camisole Designer: Willowby Watters | Floral: State & Arrow Design Co. | Gown Designer: One Day Bridal | Model: Mercedez Wood | Model: Cara Krabbe | Perfume: Penhaligons | Shoe Designer: Vince Camuto | Shoe Designer: Sam Edelman | Silk Ribbon: The Lesser Bear | Skinny Taper Candles: Creative Candles | Suit Designer: Martina Liana | Tabletop: All Occasions | Terra Cotta Votive Candles: Pink Moon Candles | Welcome Gift Jams: Prospect Jam Co. | Welcome Gift Soaps: Senteurs D'Orient

I first spotted this adorable room on instagram, promptly saving it in my inspiration file to repost within a few days. Marie Flanigan has always been a favorite interior designer of ours (check out this gorg home and this pretty party!) so it was no surprise that she was the talent behind such a spectacular room. As fate would have it, Marie and her team sent me a note that very day to see if we wanted to share the entire space with our readers…the very definition of kismet! Read on to see the inspo behind the nursery crafted with TLC for her very own baby girl!

From Marie Flannigan Interiors…Step into the garden. Or, in this case, a chic, botanically-inspired nursery designed for our founder’s charming baby girl.  A floral mural directs the room’s color story, while gold leaf-painted paneling, antique accents, and Hunt Slonem bunnies lend an exquisite sense of whimsy. A Jenny Lind crib rests atop an Oushak rug offering a view of the antique carved mirror and white linen bird and branch mobile above.

A macramé chandelier, antique brass sconces, and linen drapery on a Lucite and un-lacquered brass rod offer up precious light control. Double closets and a campaign style lacquered dresser provide ample storage,while a cane daybed with roll-out trundle allows the room to grow with its stylish little inhabitant over time.

From Marie…“My favorite feature is the garden-inspired wallpaper! Framed by bright white paneling, its vibrant, painterly hues feel warm, tailored,and inviting. I designed the room for my newborn daughter, making this project a true labor of love[pun intended!].

We live in a historic neighborhood where square footage is at a premium, entirely focused on creating a welcoming, multi-purpose space that’s sophisticated enough to grow with her overtime. 

I approach design with the same goals in mind, no matter the client’s age. It’s all about creating moments that enhance daily living, and I love how kids’ rooms invite us all to have some fun! Much of a child’s day is spent on the floor in play, which always offers a dynamic new perspective.

Plush area rugs, stimulating hues, ample storage, and multi-purpose furnishings reign supreme, and I can’t get enough of that cane daybed in particular. This was my third baby and first girl, a fact that clearly contributed to the look and feel of the room!

Inspired by my home’s historic Craftsman style, I started with gold-leaf paneling and whimsical wallpaper to enhance the room’s distinctive architectural detailing in a fresh, interesting way. From there, it was all about curating an eclectic mix! We layered up on mid-century modern, boho, and contemporary design elements for a chic play on traditional nursery style.

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A pizza party, a winery venue, romantic rolling hills, an al fresco reception… yeah, this is a Tuscany wedding weekend done oh-so right. Don’t mind us, we’ll just be living vicariously through this dreamy Italian weekend thanks to Purewhite Photography‘s beautiful photos, filled with all the delicious carbs a girl could ask for. The Tuscan Wedding truly thought of everything to make the couple’s destination weekend one to remember, from beginning to end! Don’t miss out on the full gallery!

From The Tuscan Wedding… The lovely Elizabeth & Andrew wanted a destination wedding and looked for a location with delicious food and wine, an abundance of romantic energy and beautiful landscapes – so what better location than Tuscany? The duo paired with The Tuscan Wedding to create the most magical wedding of their dreams!

To truly get have their wedding guests acclimate to the fabulous Italian food culture, the couple hosted a Welcome Pizza Party for all of their guests when they arrived: the pizza party had more than just a selection of delectable pizzas, but also an assortment of delicious salads and savory pastas! The day after, The Tuscan Wedding arranged for them an amazing Rehearsal dinner at the beautiful Dievole Wine Resort the evening before the big day to welcome all of the lovely guests! This charming evening had a perfect view of all the spectacular Tuscan landscapes.

The next morning, Elizabeth looked amazing in her elegant satin gown. Cherrie Spisso perfected this gorgeous look with a soft makeup paired with a romantic low bun with loose curls. And her bridal party looked just as stunning in their black satin dresses with a small bouquet in their hands.

The Tuscan Wedding created the dreamiest ceremony ever with white rose petals along both sides of the aisle and a circle altar around the bride and groom, done with greenery
and flowers thanks to the creative Flowers Living. After the entrance of the beautiful bridesmaids, the bride made her appearance at the end of the aisle and walk down escorted by her father. The pair exchanged their meaningful vows in front of the groom’s father, who celebrated the wedding, and sealed the ceremony with a kiss symbolizing their new life together! Guests were given elegant white rose petals to shower the newlyweds as they exited the ceremony.

Now, for the real celebrations The Tuscan Wedding organized a fabulous reception in the garden with the most heavenly details – antique silver candelabras everywhere that magically lit up the night! Fabulous ivory, white and light and dusty pink floral arrangements with textured greenery were at every table.

The catering from Dievole Wine Resort served the most delicious dishes ever! The three-course meal began with a green risotto with wild herbs and goat cheese. Next, a homemade traditional Tortello was served with truffle, pears, honey and truffle caviar. For the main course, a savory roasted cinta chestnut and honey. Each course was a meal in itself, yet guests knew they had to save room for the delicious four tiers wedding cake made by the Sugarcups and decorated with a cascade of flowers.

After the cake, the lovely guests headed to the dance floor to hear amazing songs from the talented Matthew DJ who kept them moving to every song all night! The most mesmerizing light design was beautifully done by Wedding Music and Lights leaving guests in awe for hours! Purewhite Photography and Waterfall Visuals captured this fairytale of an evening in the most magical way – so beautifully done. 

Elizabeth & Andrew are truly made for one another and we wish the lovely couple a life of love and happiness for all of eternity! Our team is so appreciative to have worked with such an incredible couple and an amazing team for creating this picture-perfect evening!

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Photography: Purewhite Photography | Videographer: Waterfall Visuals | Wedding planner: The Tuscan Wedding | Floral Design: Flowers Living | Cake: Sugarcups | Ceremony Venue: Dievole Wine Resort | Reception Venue: Dievole Wine Resort | Catering: Dievole Wine Resort | Hair and makeup: Cherie Spisso | DJ: Dj Matthew | Lights designer: Wedding Music And Lights

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Today’s gorgeous couple kicked tradition to the curb and decided to tie the knot in one of San Francisco’s most iconic museums – the Legion of Honor. SmittenKiss Weddings and Events knew exactly how to dress up the clean lines and historic charm of the building with speciality floral from Vo Floral Design and a neutral color palette with subtle pops of blue hues. Trust us people – the full gallery, captured by the always fabulous Jen Huang, is an absolute MUST.

From SmittenKiss Weddings and Events… Nikki and Michael’s love started on the beautiful grounds of where they worked, Stanford University. While their love unfolded, so did their world travels. The couple trotted the globe while enjoying the finest cuisines from the most touted restaurants in the world. When they started the journey of wedding planning, they knew they wanted something timeless, something artful and something classic. It was important that 15 years from now, they would look back and still feel the elegance of each detail. 

Michael placed emphasis on the venue, while Nikki placed emphasis on the photography, but both agreed the ambiance found in the environment, the robust flavors of food and the decorative elements to be just as important. The Legion of Honor is one of the most beautiful and iconic museums in San Francisco. Just looking at the columns and the courtyard’s clean lines, one is captivated by the powerful silence surrounding the facility.

The couple paid attention to every aspect of their wedding. The level of detail down to the color of textiles, the aromatic lavender and yuzu flavors of the mocktails and how each stem of floral and fig was placed, was not dismissed. Though we knew September was welcoming fall, unlike the east coast California doesn’t quite get the autumn swept streets, but we created a heavenly foliage backdrop for the couple. We didn’t want to get lost in a muted palette and so blue hues found it’s way into the picture. Specialty floral and cheese gauze runners were strategically placed. 

It was an honor to plan and design their wedding. We worked with an wonderful group of talented vendors and will be forever grateful for the magic that happened that evening. Setting up a wedding of that caliber on restricted time was a challenge but the team as a whole was beyond amazing, and the evening produced a glorious result.

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Photographer: Jen Huang Photography | Floral Design: Vo Floral Design | Dress : Vera Wang | Hair and Makeup : Aimee Makeup & Hair Design | DJ: DJ Sequence | Tuxedo: Ermeneglildo Zegna | Accessories: Perfect Details | Bag Pipe: Troy DuFrene | Boudoir lingerie: NT Events | Bride Shoes: Bella Belle | Cake and Petite Desserts : Alexander's Patisserie | Chairs, Flatware, Lighting: The Chiavari Guys | Fine Catering: McCalls Catering & Events | Getting Ready: The Palace Hotel | Invitation and Vow Books: Ink & Press Co. | Live Ceremony Music: Sara and Hannah Duff | Macarons: La Vie Douce Design | Milk Tea Bar: Boba Guys | Name Place Cards: Seniman Calligraphy | Photobooth : Jennifer Mihalyi | Planning and Design : Smitten Kiss | Rentals: Standard Party Rentals | Silk and Cheese Gauze Runners: Party Crush Studio | Sinage: Traveling Calligrapher | Styling Details: Heirloom Bindery | Wax Seal: Signora E Mare | Wedding: Legion of Honor

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Festive cocktails are our favorite thing on the planet. If there’s a party, you best believe we have the perfect sip in hand. And this Black Sangria from The Whisking Kitchen? It has just the right amount of moody cocktail vibes for Halloween celebrations. Brew up a batch this weekend with the simple recipe below! Click here for even more Halloween related inspo.

Hocus Pocus has led me to this spooky black sangria! It’s filled with all the black fruits I could find, tons of red wine and brandy. If I was a Sanderson Sister this is what I would certainly be guzzling down on all-hallows-eve.

This sangria is perfectly paired with a cheeseboard for your halloween get togethers. Break out some vintage glasses to get that ultimate witchy feel! And if you’re really going all out you could serve it in a punch bowl with some dry ice behind it for that great smoky effect and you will certainly have a “witches brew” situation.

Erin LepperdBlack Sangria

prep time 1 Hour/s 10 Minute/s

cook time

total time 1 Hour/s 10 Minute/s

Serves 0Ingredients

• 3 Black plums, sliced
• 1 Cup of blackberries
• ½ Cup of pomegranate aerials
• 2 Cups of black grapes
• 2 Cups of red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon
• 1 Cup of brandy
• 2 Cups of Pomegranate juice

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher fill with fruit slices, brandy, pomegranate juice and red wine.
2. Stir well and chill for one hour before serving.

Photography: Elizabeth Van Lierde | Recipe and Styling: Elizabeth Van Lierde