Ashley and Brad’s downtown Kentucky wedding at The 1857 Hotel was essentially a master class in mid-century modern wedding design! The bride, who owns Facing the Sunshine Stationery + Design, used bold jewel tones and whimsical pastels in the floral arrangements, stationery design, and custom backdrop artwork to create a self-described “Rifle Paper Co. meets Palm Springs meets Wes Anderson” vibe. Every detail spoke to their artistic spirit and paid homage to their respective childhood hometowns and Nashville, which […]
Wedding Ideas: Alternative Wedding
Outdoorsy Latvian Lake Wedding at Kāla Ezers
When it comes to unique wedding ceremony locations, Katja and Tom’s sunrise ceremony on Kāla Ezers lake in Latvia is on a whole other level! Before the sun rose on their wedding day, all of their guests hopped into kayaks and paddled to a platform in the middle of the lake, passing a floating cafe and band on their way. Katja and Tom then followed in their own kayak and exchanged vows just as the sun rose […]
If the Waterfall in This Idaho Hot Springs Wedding Inspiration Doesn’t Blow Your Mind, The Details Will
Bohemian and desert vibes are strong in this Idaho hot springs elopement inspiration! Models Brenna Murray and Patrick Adcock got ready together in the cutest camping dome at Miracle Hot Springs where the simple yet homey decor went hand-in-hand with their boho style. We love how Maggie Grace Photography captured this intimate moment – it goes to show that sometimes switching up traditional isn’t so bad! The Freckled Fig Bakery designed a simple yet elegant cake that sat on top of a beautifully crafted […]
We Can’t Get Enough of the Ceremony Setup at This Stylish Big Sur Elopement
When Natalie and Rocky realized the fun of planning a wedding was being overshadowed by details that just weren’t important to them, they switched gears and decided on a Big Sur elopement instead! Their vision of exchanging vows with the ocean in the background was brought to life by Jennifer of Blue Daphne Events and Floral Design, who set up a simple pampas grass semicircle that denoted the ceremony space but didn’t block the spectacular view. She […]
Minimalist Brunch Wedding at Madera Kitchen
Sue and Theo’s Los Angeles wedding at Madera Kitchen was everything we love about brunch weddings and more! The rustic and vintage vibes of the venue were so charming on their own that the couple only had to add minimal decor to make it feel cozy and personal. They achieved an elegant look with just the things that felt true to them, such as DIY centerpieces, silver-framed table numbers, and flower-adorned cakes, which made it that much […]
This Kansas City Wedding at Californos is Modern DIY Magic
Emily and Alex own the Gaston Made home goods business so, naturally, they made nearly every detail of their wedding at Californos — spoiler alert: it’s all magical! Although they live in Dallas, they traveled back to their hometown of Kansas City to have their wedding in the neighborhood where they first confessed their love to each other. The upscale bistro offered a cozy outdoor ceremony space and an industrial vibe for the reception, which worked perfectly for […]
This Stylish Couple Exchanged Emotional Vows at Their Muir Woods Elopement
We’re all smiles here today because, not only is this Muir Woods elopement gorgeous, but it belongs to our very own Editorial Assistant Colleen and her new husband Ross! This sweet couple packed up and headed to the West Coast for a wildly romantic day that included a relaxed morning together and an intimate vow exchange officiated by the groom’s brother. Then they and photographer Lauren Scotti made their way through the woods and out to the beach for […]
This Constellation Wedding Inspiration Shoot Will Have You Seeing Stars
This moody constellation wedding inspiration is out of this world! From the starry Natalie Wynn Design wedding dress to a stunning tablescape, there is so much to love! Amanda Scott Creative put together astrology sign themed menus and acrylic signs for the reception table that is absolutely to die for, and Jenny Wenny Cakes created a galaxy themed cake that looks almost too good to eat…almost. All of these dreamy details in the dark and luxe color palette of navy, black, […]
Alternative French Riviera Elopement Inspiration for the Wild in Love
This French Riviera elopement has us convinced that all couples should consider getting back to nature for their wedding day. Lesley S. Photography took this real-life couple to the red stone area of this iconic destination and just let their natural sparks fly. The wedding planner behind Neela Blue set up the coziest ceremony spot on the banks with a rustic macrame and floral backdrop created by WallKnot and Tepee Sauvage and a simple antique rug. The true dreaminess came from the […]
This Intimate Loch Lomond Wedding Took the Newlyweds on a Rainy Adventure
Scotland weddings tend to have a natural, mysterious romance about them, and Jessica and Murdo’s Loch Lomond wedding is no exception. After a morning spent getting ready together at the cozy Mhor 84 house, the couple and their immediate family trekked to a scenic overlook art installation — and the location of the couple’s first date — for an intimate ceremony to exchange their personal vows, reveal three secrets they love about each other, and perform a hand-fasting ceremony. […]