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Wedding Ideas: Real Weddings

Glamorous Modern Garden Wedding at Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa in South Africa – Jeanette and Adrian

April 30, 2010 | editorial team

From the bride’s shoes to the design of the reception, this week’s Real Wedding was a highly glamorous and stylish affair. Jeanette and Adrian’s wedding, photographed by Eric Uys Photography on a picture perfect day in South Africa last November, combined both classic and modern elements, creating a dazzling atmosphere that simply makes us swoon! The Goals: Jeanette and Adrian wanted a garden wedding with a fresh, clean, romantic look. Searching for a venue that […]

Rustic Pacific Northwest Wedding at Mount Hood’s Timberline Lodge – Lucy and Matt

April 23, 2010 | editorial team

Lucy and Matt’s fall wedding, on a cold but beautifully sunny day last October, was a charming mixture of rustic, Pacific Northwest-inspired details and personal touches from the couple and their close friends and family. Photographed by Sean Flanigan Photography, this sweet mountain wedding makes us smile every time we look at it. The Goals: After being together for ten years, and living in five different cities together, Lucy and Matt had a wonderful group […]

Whimsical Blue, Pink, and Silver French Inspired Wedding at Newport Beach – Veronique and Yann

April 16, 2010 | editorial team

This week’s Real Wedding is a treat for the eyes! Veronique and Yann’s Newport Beach wedding, photographed by Judy Tran and Gavin Holt of Judy Photography, was a whimsical and imaginative French-inspired fete. Incorporating all of the things this couple sincerely loves and is passionate about in life, it’s easy to see the thought that went into each and every detail of this stunning celebration. The goals: Veronique and Yann wanted their special day last […]

Spirited "Day of the Dead" Themed Black, Red and Orange Wedding in Oaxaca, Mexico – Marcy and Danny

April 9, 2010 | editorial team

Marcy and Danny’s October 31st wedding in Oaxaca, Mexico, combined a spirited wedding celebration with unique Day of the Dead traditions to create an incredibly fun and personal event. Photographed by Roberto Valenzuela, this intimate destination wedding, with just 32 guests, captured our hearts and our attention with its rich colors and meaningful style. The goals: More than anything, Marcy and Danny wanted their wedding to be unique and for their guests to have fun. […]

Bright and Colorful Outdoor Wedding at The Farm Kitchen in Poulsbo, Washington – Erin and Mat

April 2, 2010 | editorial team

This week’s Real Wedding is an explosion of color and joy that we have absolutely fallen in love with. Photographed by Gabriel Boone, Erin and Mat’s August wedding was a bright and lively celebration with plenty of good food and good times to go around. The goals: Erin says their two main goals for the big day were to “throw a kick-ass party and eat well.” The food was the first big decision they tackled […]

Blue, Yellow and Green Springtime Wedding at Summit Avenue Club House in St. Paul, Minnesota – Susan and Mark

March 26, 2010 | editorial team

Its easy to see the love between Susan and Mark in the photographs from Eliesa Johnson of Photogen, Inc. in today’s Real Wedding. This vivacious and bold springtime wedding, held last March in St. Paul, Minnesota, was the result of careful and creative planning on the part of both the bride and the groom, not to mention the many family members who also got involved in the process.  The goals: Susan and Mark were determined […]

Fuchsia, Turquoise, Black and White Summer Wedding at the Santa Barbara Polo Fields – Trisha and Ryan

March 19, 2010 | editorial team

We love the cheerful, bright pops of color in this week’s Real Wedding, photographed by Melissa Musgrove Photography and Halberg Photographers. Held on a perfect summer day at the Santa Barbara Polo Fields last July, Trisha and Ryan’s wedding was a perfectly executed and joyful celebration that would not have been possible without the help of their amazing planner, Colette Lopez from La Fete Weddings, who also happens to be the mother of the groom! […]

Fun-Filled White, Orange, Pink, Green and Blue Destination Wedding at Todos Santos in Baja, Mexico – Jean and Michael

March 12, 2010 | editorial team

Today’s Real Wedding looks like it was a rockin’ good time and makes us wish we had been there for all the excitement! Spectacularly photographed by  Ben Chrisman and Erin Reed of Ben Chrisman Photography, this destination wedding, in Todos Santos, a dazzling beach locale in Baja, Mexico, was a fun-filled, sentimental getaway for the gorgeous Jean and Michael and their closest family and friends. The goals: Jean and Michael wanted a wedding that was […]

Timeless Vintage White and Gray Wedding in Wellington, South Africa – Nicola and Wynand

March 5, 2010 | editorial team

Today’s Real Wedding is a pure delight to see. Nicola and Wynand planned the wedding of their dreams in the bride’s hometown of Wellington, South Africa, and the results, photographed by Christine Meintjes, were both whimsical and nostalgic – not to mention, exquisite down to the last detail. Enjoy! The goals: Nicola and Wynand were focused on having a festive and intimate wedding that was at its heart, a true celebration with an abundance of […]

Seattle and New York Themed Waterfront Wedding at Kiana Lodge in Washington – Andrea and Carlos

February 26, 2010 | editorial team

How pretty and wonderfully personal is today’s real wedding, photographed by Laurel McConnell Photography? The stunning waterfront setting at Kiana Lodge is like a dream come true! Enjoy! The goals: Andrea and Carlos didn’t want a big lavish wedding, they simply wanted an event that showcased their passions and their personalities, and was just so “them”. Andrea is from the Seattle area and Carlos is from New York City by way of Costa Rica, so […]