A rainy day at the Handsome Hollow couldn’t dampen Marianne and Seth’s wedding spirits. Instead, they grabbed some umbrellas and posed for some absolutely adorable couple portraits taken by Monika Photography. The couple even said that the stormy weather and rain added more romance to their special day, because their guests got to cozy up under blankets during the ceremony. Marianne and Seth poured their hearts and creativity into their wedding so their closest family and friends would be […]
Wedding Ideas: Real Weddings
Stunningly Thoughtful Lauxmont Farms Wedding in Pennsylvania
Jordan and Max said “I do” at Lauxmont Farms, on the top of a mountain overlooking the Susquehanna River. The couple personalized their wedding by having a close friend officiate the ceremony. One of the first gifts Max ever gave to Jordan was a pebble, much like a penguin does when it finds its mate for life. During the ceremony, the couple had our own pebble ceremony, where their loved ones held a pebble and blessed it with a prayer or blessing […]
Quintessentially New Orleans Wedding at Pavilion of the Two Sisters
Truly capturing the “laissez les bon temps rouler” New Orleans spirit, Erin and Patrick got married at Pavilion of the Two Sisters in City Park. Both Erin and Patrick grew up in New Orleans, and they even got engaged in the City Park gardens. Their wedding came complete with an authentic, horn-powered dance band, classic taffy sticks for wedding favors, and a second line to end the night. Photographer Maile Lani captured every sweet moment from Erin and […]
Intimate California Coast Wedding at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Opting out of a grand and luxurious wedding, Kara and Reed announced to their family that they were going to get married on the coast of California on Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Kara and Reed spent the morning of their wedding sipping coffee and going over their vows while getting ready together, and they wouldn’t have had it any other way. The couple’s friend, photographer Keely Montoya, took pictures of the small, intimate ceremony, […]
Rose Gold and Burgundy Italian Wedding at Villa Silvana
Because of her Italian heritage, getting married in Italy was always Noelle’s dream, and thanks to a talented team of wedding planners, she and her husband Mark were able to have their destination wedding at Villa Silvana. The wedding was nothing short of classic and elegant, but managed to maintain every bit of the intimate and personal tone that Noelle and Mark wanted for their big day. Italian Wedding Photographer Jules Bower captured the couple as they said “I do” […]
Utterly Glamorous 1920s Inspired Wedding at The Carolina Inn
There ain’t no party like a Gatsby party, and Kate and Adam’s 1920s inspired wedding at The Carolina Inn certainly proved that true! Photographers Josh and Shelley of Hartman Outdoor Photography were on-scene capturing every sweet moment of the lavish affair, from the black-and-white-balloon first look to the handcrafted, Wes Anderson inspired bunny and fox cake toppers. The entire day was glamorous, and like a scene straight out of The Great Gatsby, Kate and Adam even took a glamorous […]
Enchanting New Orleans Wedding at Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Wanting their wedding to capture the feeling of spring and new life, Cat and Brock said “I do” in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art. The wedding flowers were all white with green foliage, and they complimented the natural beauty of the sculpture garden. Being in New Orleans, Cat and Brock decided to organize a second line, where they paraded in the street behind a brass band and danced to the […]
Whimsical Baby Blue and Fuchsia Wedding at The Cooper Estate
Abby Jo and Kayleb wanted to get married outside in December, and their wedding team worked day and night to make that dream come to life, starting with the venue. With its rustic barn, stone bridal cottage, and lush green outdoor ceremony location, The Cooper Estate quickly became the perfect place for the couple to say “I do”. Abby Jo surprised Kayleb with a small cake decorated with The University of Tennessee colors, and the duo personalized […]