Jenna and Brian weren’t trying to please anyone else when they planned their wedding; they wanted their big day to be a true reflection of themselves, so they were married by an Elvis impersonator who also performed live music during the cocktail hour. Jenna and Brian said “I do” at The Valley Green Inn, which they chose because of its beauty and quaintness. They settled on a retro and vintage vibe with an added cherry blossom twist; they wanted to incorporate Japan […]
Wedding Ideas: Real Weddings
This Bride’s Feather-Adorned Handmade Wedding Gown is As Incredible As It Sounds
After spending hours looking for a dress online, Belina decided that she wouldn’t find what she was looking for, so she opted for a handmade wedding gown. The end product turned out absolutely stunning, but she revealed that it wasn’t actually ready until the day before her wedding! Luckily, she and her husband Jussi left the planning to the professionals — they hired Hey Look to style their wedding and design the flowers and invitations. After the ceremony, the couple sat […]
These Elementary School Sweethearts Married in the Most Heartfelt Wedding at Dock 580
It’s not too often that we come across a story as cute as Jordan and Dylan’s. The couple met when they were in the second grade, and they have been best friends ever since. Dylan even proposed to Jordan on the very same elementary school playground where they first met as kids. They had an industrial wedding at Dock 580 in Columbus, Ohio, and Joshua Kane Photography captured every sweet moment of their big day, from their adorable first […]
This Vintage-Inspired Bride and Her Marine Corps Groom Said I Do Along The Pacific Crest Trail
Getting married along the Pacific Crest Trail seemed like a no-brainer to Julia and Chase, who both love to hike and think that Julian, California is the most beautiful place in the world. On the day of their wedding, the duo got ready together, Chase wearing his Marine Corps uniform, and Julia wearing a short, open back dress from Bebe. Their photographer Jami Laree trekked up Mount Laguna with them and captured the exact moment they said “I do” next […]
Two Photographers Eloping in the Barkley Sound is the Sweetest Thing You’ll See Today
Brittany and Sam’s wedding day was truly their own — they ate breakfast and got ready together before taking a boat ride to an undecided island in the Barkley Sound to read their custom vows and say “I do” to each other. They are both photographers, so they knew that choosing a wedding photographer was going to be one of the most important decisions they made. Brittany and Sam loved the artistic vision that Tomasz Wagner Photo […]
Industrial and Wood San Diego Wedding at Luce Loft
With the help of their wedding coordinator, Jamie Joe Designs, Charlotte and Luke were able to transform Luce Loft into the wedding venue of their dreams. The building’s natural industrial vibe paired with rich colors and dark woods made for a completely customized ceremony and reception that felt warm and comfortable. They chose to focus a lot on the ceremony, because they both value the vows they made to each other on their big day. After closing […]
New Orleans Inspired Wedding in the Pacific Northwest at Kiana Lodge
Having just moved a couple months before getting engaged, Shannon and Clinton tried to bring as much New Orleans up to to Seattle as they could for their wedding day. They loved the natural beauty and chill cabin vibe that Kiana Lodge provided, and with stunning lakeside views, the lodge was a perfect place for them to say “I do.” Maris Events went above and beyond to understand their wedding vision, even helping to organize a second line complete with handkerchiefs and […]
Historical Garden Wedding at the Maitland Art Center
Meilynn and Peter decided to get married at the Maitland Art Center because it was the same place they had their very first date, as well as the same place Peter asked Meilynn to marry him. The couple didn’t want a grand or traditional wedding — they envisioned a small wedding in a magical setting that felt like a backyard celebration. They wanted their guests to feel as involved as possible, and from the pictures that Jessica Perez Photography took, […]
Whimsical White Ojai Valley Wedding
Christina and Brian’s Ojai Valley wedding was a weekend full of love, laughter, and time together. Having gone through some losses in their family recently, Christina and Brian kept family at the heart of their wedding planning. They wanted there to be enough time to spend time visiting with each invited guest, so they rented out Black Walnut Ranch for four days. They agreed that the ranch set forth a very calm and homey environment, and Hanna Photography stayed the weekend […]
DIY Fairy Tale Backyard Wedding in Bellingham, Washington
Courtney and Matt decided to have a backyard wedding in Bellingham, and it was nothing short of a fairytale. They never thought they were going to find a venue that would represent who they were more than their own backyard. Matt’s parents’ home is surrounded by five acres of lush forests and beloved views of the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Through loads and loads of DIY, what Courtney and Matt called a labor of love, […]