Hannah Kate Photography and Bared Soul Photography collaborated with a handful of local vendors to style this indigo and gold elopement inspiration on Pico Creek Beach in San Simeon, California. They wanted to keep the inspiration centered around raw earth elements and the spirituality surrounding symmetry. They paired hand cracked geodes with gold geometric accents and gorgeous velvet textures with weathered wood, and they gravitated towards darker tones, richer colors, and romantic textures. The couple, Michelle and Anthony, are truly and madly in love, and that authenticity shines […]
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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 […]
This Jaw-Dropping Waimea Canyon Wedding is Hawaii Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
Jeneile and Bill’s Waimea Canyon wedding was the natural and spontaneous day that they always wanted. In choosing to elope, they both agreed that finding the perfect ceremony location was the most important part of planning their big day. Victoria Carlson Photography captured the couple exchanging their vows and saying “I do” on scenic canyon cliffs with views every bit as breathtaking and vast as they were hoping for. After the ceremony Jeneile and Bill drove around the canyon in […]
Florence and the Machine Inspired Louisiana Wedding
Gabrielle and Brock’s love of Florence and the Machine and their music can be found throughout their Louisiana wedding. The celebration took place at La Provence where the bride walked down the aisle to How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful in her Love Marley gown and Florence-esque milkmaid braids. Brock couldn’t keep his eyes off his gal as they exchanged vows in the restaurant’s courtyard, and photographer Maile Lani‘s captures of their walk back down the aisle to You’ve Got the Love will fill your […]
Vibrant and Light-Hearted Chicago Wedding at Garfield Park Conservatory
Ashlei and Derrick wanted an outdoor ceremony, and while researching venues in Chicago, they came across the Garfield Park Conservatory. They loved that the venue had space for both an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception; the lush greenery also helped Derrick feel like he was back home in Florida. Mark Federighi Photography captured all the fun moments from this vibrant and light-hearted celebration, and Ashlei and Derrick both agree that the most memorable part of their big day was […]
Ultra Cool DIY Wedding at the Memphis Agricenter Farmer’s Market
Kate and Nikita, who cleverly came up with their own couple nickname “Kit-Kat,” planned a holiday wedding so that their out-of-country family members could all be in attendance. Starting with the timing, everything else started to fall into place after that. With the help of their family and friends, they transformed the Memphis Agricenter Farmer’s Market into their dream wedding venue — decorated with evergreen wreaths and garland, pine cones, burlap and wood accents, and strands and […]
Emotional Green and White Wedding in Wisconsin
Joanna and Stefan knew that the most important part of their wedding in Wisconsin would be the ceremony. For that reason, they focused a majority of the planning on the gospel that would be spoken, the vows that would be made, and the inclusion of their closest family and friends. They wanted each part of their big day to have special meaning and purpose, and they wanted to minimize stressing over insignificant party details. They said “I […]
Haven’t Considered a Courthouse Wedding? This Will Change Your Mind
Morgan and Tony’s wishes for a courthouse wedding came true when they said “I do” at the Old Pima County Courthouse in Tucson, Arizona. Besides being architecturally stunning, the iconic building allowed them to have enough space to invite more people while still having the courthouse wedding they always dreamed of. Monica Mae Photography captured every moment from Morgan and Tony’s big day, starting with their private first look before the ceremony. The couple kept their planning as low-key as possible, waiting till a […]