I was so happy when this little gem showed up in my inbox. I LOVE the elegant jewel-tone color palette, touches of gold and berries, and Kristy Rice's sweet watercolor illustrations.The pretty paint tubes, palettes, paintbrushes, and art books are a charming, quirky touch for any art lover out there planning a wedding! Thanks to Momental Designs and the rest of the talented team who brought this shoot together.
Wedding Ideas: Wedding Style
French-Country Inspired Georgia Wedding – Elizabeth Davis Photography – LeeAnn and Drew
Even without the gorgeous French-Country decor and soft patina'd color palette going on at LeeAnn and Drew's Georgia wedding, the sweet smiling faces exuding joy in all these photos would have gotten me from the start, all beautifully captured by Elizabeth Davis Photography.
Intimate Mexico Destination Wedding – Tannen and Peter
Tannen and Peter planned for their Mexico destination wedding to be intimate, cozy, and meaningful for all of the people most important to them. Combined with the crazy-sweet vows the couple wrote and the ceremony performed by Tannen's best friend, their wedding brought new meaning to significant moments! Jillian Mitchell Photography captured it all with style!
Classically Beautiful Wedding at the University Club of Chicago – Meredith and James
With a classic ivory, black, navy and spring green wedding color palette, the grand backdrop of the University Club of Chicago, and the timeless images of photographer David Wittig, couple Meredith and James went elegant all the way with their September wedding! Gorgeous!
Glamorous Armenian Wedding at Vibiana, LA – Duke Images – Anais and Arsen
Anais and Arsen's wedding day was all about celebration, love, and family; but it also happened to be filled with romantic details, glamorous decor, and the prettiest soft pink color palette that I adore! Mix in the AH-mazing Vibiana in L.A. and stunning photos by Duke Images, and you've got a wedding I'm totally in love with!
Lavish Traditional and Modern Wedding Day in China – Chris Plus Lynn – Joyce and John
Joyce and John's amazing China wedding celebration was absolutely gorgeous, and it also beautifully solved the tricky issue many couples face - whether to hold the western wedding they'd dreamed of, or the traditional Chinese ceremony their parents favored. These breathtaking wedding photos by Chris Plus Lynn Photography perfectly capture the vibrant city, gorgeous couple and stunning fashion.
Wedding Planning 101 – Planning a Rehearsal Dinner
Besides the all-important wedding day, there are a few other events surrounding your wedding that will need planning. One such event, the rehearsal dinner, is usually held the night before the wedding. Today, I have a few planning tips and ideas to get you started, illustrated with Michèle M. Waite's beautiful images of Kate and Tony's celebratory dinner at The Corson Building.
Rustic Cream and Ivory Wedding in Corfu, Greece – Kristal and Makis
I feel so lucky every time we get to look inside a wedding that took place outside the US - there is just something so powerful about seeing the different cultural traditions and local details being experienced in weddings around the world. Kristal and Makis' rustic Greece wedding in Corfu is the perfect example. It included a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony, and style inspired by the island's olive groves and green landscape.
Candlelit New York Wedding at The Harold Pratt House – Lara and David
Now this is a NYC wedding! From the photos of elegant couple Lara and David out enjoying their beloved New York, to the traditional ceremony and candlelit reception at the amazing Harold Pratt House, this wedding was suffused with a classic city style I adore!