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, […]
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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, […]
Luxe Jewel Tone Wedding at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
Bridget and Andrew’s Save the Date had a picture of a giraffe on it, only because they both found it incredibly amusing. Little did they know that their entire wedding theme would explode from there. Amanda Jaffe of Love Me Do Photography captured all the very best details of the giraffe themed celebration, including a Ginger Giraffe custom cocktail, brass giraffes as table decor, and best of all a 5-foot-tall stuffed giraffe as a photo booth […]
This Woodland Wisconsin Wedding is Straight from the Pages of a Storybook
This Wisconsin wedding looks like it came straight out of Lord of the Rings, and that’s exactly what Liz and Kris wanted for their wedding day – they even walked down the aisle to songs from the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. They wanted a Rivendell vibe with a touch of dark and woodsy romance, and for the most part they let nature speak for itself. With the help of their family they DIYed the seating and […]
Romantic Meets Industrial Columbus Wedding at Dock 580
When you find the right venue, it can feel like home. In Leah and Chad’s case, Dock 580 reminded them of their own converted industrial lofts in downtown Columbus, making the choice that much more personal. Chad couldn’t take his eyes off his bride as she came down the aisle, wearing a veil of French lace made by her mother. Romantic details like antique vases and macarons offset the modern venue where the newlyweds danced […]
Barefoot Texas Elopement on Caddo Lake
Enamored with the swampy landscape of Caddo Lake, Alyssa and Beau searched for the perfect bank for two days before finding the spot where they said “I do.” After the intimate ceremony, friends and family floated up on a pontoon boat to hug and congratulate the newlyweds. Barefoot, the pair danced to Otis Redding in the grass as Sam Hugh Photography captured the effortless beauty of their love. The Couple: Alyssa and Beau The Wedding: Caddo […]
This California Bride Had Her Mother’s Gown Altered Into a Crop Top Wedding Dress
Tracy had her mother’s wedding dress altered to create the perfect crop top wedding dress. The dress, which was bought 45 years ago, inspired the vintage vibe for Tracy and Andrew’s wedding. Sticking with a fall color palette, the couple incorporated darker jewel tones into the bridesmaids dresses, floral arrangements, and colored wine goblets used to decorative the tables at the reception. Julianne Brasher Photography captured the couple saying “I do” and then dancing the night away with family […]