Amelia and Steve tied the knot at Yesterday Spaces, a 70-acre working family farm just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. The couple wanted their wedding to be something true to the nature of their relationship, so they designed a weekend experience that they knew their guests would enjoy. Photographers Brett & Jessica captured all the magic from Amelia and Steve’s big day, and Lucky Penny Creative helped to plan an evening that was equal parts modern, sophisticated, cozy, […]
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DIY Downtown Chicago Wedding at City View Loft
When Bridget and Dan said “I do” at City View Loft in downtown Chicago, the most important thing to them was to make sure that their loved ones felt welcomed and ready to laugh. They wanted to truly celebrate the community of friends and family they felt so blessed to have, so they included as many people as possible in the ceremony planning as well as the decorating of the loft. During the ceremony, both Bridget […]
Woodland Wonderland Wedding at Fort Boggy State Park
Jennifer and Alex had a hard time finding just the right forested circle venue that they envisioned, but Fort Boggy State Park ended up being everything they were looking for. Having the reception at their family property afterwards also gave guests enough space to pitch a tent and stay to celebrate for as long as they wanted. Transforming the completely untamed, wild nature into their dream wedding venue took a lot of hard work, but it was a […]
Scenic British Columbia Wedding at God’s Mountain Estate
Melissa and Rob had previously stayed at God’s Mountain Estate, an upscale B&B that sits on the edge of Skaha Lake, so they knew it would be the perfect place for their British Columbia Wedding. They especially loved the estate’s European-infused style and the acres of plus green land surrounding it. They aimed to keep their wedding as much like a big family dinner in Europe as possible, with their guests seated at long tables during the family-style dinner […]
Colorful Festival-Inspired Wedding in Portugal
Kristal and Dish wanted their wedding in Portugal to be the perfect party for all their family and friends, because they knew that moments where everyone they love is together in one place are few and far between. So when planning, they made sure to think about every single detail to give their loved ones a celebration worth remembering. They gave themselves the couple name “Dishtal,” and they also came up with a festival/ wedding hybrid called […]
Modern Minneapolis Indian Wedding at Calhoun Beach Club
Loree and Biren’s Calhoun Beach Club wedding was a modern take on a tradition Indian wedding. The couple wanted to portray both their American and Indian sides, and they also wanted their family and friends to get the very best taste of their home, Minneapolis. They enhanced the traditional Indian wedding colors of red, green, and gold with added magenta and grey hues in the decorations and outfits, and they planned an elegant modern reception […]
Effortlessly Cool Destination Wedding in Sayulita, Mexico
Jade and Rob’s destination wedding in Sayulita, Mexico achieved the perfect balance between tropical greenery and effortless beachy vibes. Allowing the beauty of the landscape to serve as their backdrop, Jade and Rob said “I do” in an incredibly emotional ceremony on the beach. The couple’s daughters walked their mother down the aisle, and Rob couldn’t help but cry watching his family coming towards him. Jade chose an airy Evan Clayton dress with a low V-back, which made […]
Swoon-Worthy Destination Elopement at Budir Church in Iceland
As members of the wedding industry themselves, Chelsa and Ryan chose to celebrate their love with a pared-down elopement in Iceland. Inspired by Budir Church, the little black chapel in the middle of the rugged country, the pair dressed in black and white; Chelsa keeping warm in a polka dot J.Crew sweater over her blush-dyed wedding gown. The entire experience was full of raw emotion, from handwritten vows spoken before their officiant and witnesses — their photographer […]
Late Summer Colorado Wedding Inspired by Old World Romance
Kate and Gregory wanted three main things at their Colorado wedding: good food, beautiful flowers, and fun music. Having the wedding at Kate’s parents’ house was a simple and obvious choice; it gave them access to the property’s biodynamic flower and herb garden, heritage apple trees, a beautiful pond, and 30 acres of open space with a view of the mountains. The team at Calluna Events helped brings Kate and Gregory’s dream wedding to life, and the couple’s friends […]