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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Today’s California beach Real Wedding of Kathryn and Ryan is ultra-stylish and ultra-fun, with a bride who’s as cute as a button! It took place at the Four Seasons Resort in Santa Barbara, California, was photographed by Robert Evans Studios, and is making me crave the sand and sunshine! The goals: Kathryn and Ryan’s goal for their wedding was to host an event that was outrageously fun for their guests! They had a raging band, […]

Today’s Real Wedding is truly a feast for the eyes with its rich colors, stylish details and dramatic photographs by Joy Marie Photography, not to mention, the beautiful couple themselves. Kate and Gil, a vibrant couple with super fun personalities, were married last October in an outdoor ceremony at the Skirball Cultural Center, a contemporary art museum in Los Angeles. The bride, an interior designer, infused the entire event with striking jewel tones and stunning […]

Today’s Real Wedding, shot by Jean-Pierre Uys Photography, will take your breath away with its style and elegance, not to mention the romantic and breathtaking South African scenery. On a perfectly warm and sunny day in October, Shelley and Nkululeko tied the knot at the MolenVliet Wine and Guest Estate in South Africa, surrounded by friends and family from across the globe. When asked what the most romantic moment of the joyful celebration was, Shelley […]

Todays Real Wedding of LeeAnn and Doug is definitely one-of-a-kind. After all, how often do you hear about a wedding that was a complete surprise to the bride, not to mention one that was planned entirely by the groom? Man-of-the-year Doug Steding secretly took the reins to plan this wedding for his fiancée from top to bottom, and as youll see below, he carried it off with style and success! Lets elope or you can […]