After being together for over a decade, Karla and Anthony didn’t want their wedding day to be anything less than unforgettable. As they planned a traditional wedding to accommodate their large families, they realized the stress and cost were overwhelming their enjoyment. So they scrapped those plans and headed to the west coast for an unforgettable Big Sur elopement with just their parents and the bride’s younger brother, who officiated the ceremony. They exchanged vows […]
Wedding Ideas: Waterfront Wedding
Elegant Rustic Malibu Wedding at The Pavilion at Calamigos Ranch
Madison and Christopher’s wedding at The Pavilion at Calamigos Ranch has us California dreamin’ today. Their destination wedding in Malibu hills had all the rustic and elegant vibes we love, along with one of the dreamiest ceremony settings we’ve ever seen. It actually looked like they were floating on a cloud of ivy as they exchanged vows underneath a huge oak tree strewn with twinkle lights. Their designer, Skyla Brooke, did a phenomenal job creating a swoon-worthy celebration with […]
This Couple Lucked Out with the Dreamiest Light During Their Big Sur Elopement
With incredible views and the most gorgeous golden light at sunset, Aislinn and James’ Big Sur elopement is a dream! These two planned their destination elopement by choosing a place they had never been before. Taking the carefree route and getting input for locations from their amazing photographer, Sebastien Bicard, everything fell into place perfectly. Aislinn wore a custom wedding dress thanks to the magic that Celeste Hardeman of Adelyn Grace Bridal worked on it to […]
Tropical Chic Garden Wedding at the Vanderbilt Museum
Kanha and Jilson perfectly fused their Dominican and Cambodian cultures in their Long Island wedding at the Vanderbilt Museum. Using a mix of glamorous wedding party style, tropical florals, and a neutral color palette, they created a crisp and dreamy ceremony and reception space in the museum’s waterfront garden and pavilion. After their vow exchange, the couple changed into traditional Cambodian wedding attire for a knot tying ceremony in which their family and friends offered blessings for […]
Secluded Beach Wedding at Villa Seven in Rhodes, Greece
Lien and Felix’s wedding at Villa Seven was everything we love about destination weddings! The island venue featured villas for all their guests to stay together and was only a few minutes away from a secluded beach that was the perfect location for the ceremony. Back at the venue, Golden Apple Weddings set up wooden tables laced with olive branches and white roses, and created rustic nooks for the bar and the various gifts for the guests that blended […]
This Bohemian Bodega Bay Wedding Had a Thrilling Cliffside Ceremony
Ashley and Kevin’s intimate Bodega Bay wedding had the dreamiest cliffside first dance. These hippie, adventure-seeking, lovebirds opted for a small ceremony that is unlike anything they had seen before. Growing up landlocked, they knew they wanted a waterfront wedding, so these two road-tripped until they found the perfect spot! Ashley wore a stunning Lillian West wedding dress and Kevin looked dapper in his custom tailored suit. Their ceremony had custom DIY boho details, including a teepee […]
Calling All Adventurous Couples! This Austrian Elopement Inspiration is For You!
Fawntastique event planners made it nearly impossible to choose a favorite element of this adventurous Austrian elopement inspiration shoot. At first, we thought it was the gorgeous large floral hoop they set up for the ceremony that took place on a gorgeous mountainside. But then we caught a glimpse of all the rustic decor and bohemian-inspired centerpieces created by Blütenträume on their waterfront sweetheart table and completely fell in love. Then again, the bride’s dis oui by soeur coeur dress, […]
Organic Chalet View Lodge Wedding with a Touch of Mid-Century Style
Rachel and Matt’s wedding weekend at California’s Chalet View Lodge was as lovely as it was laid-back. Day of Gal helped the couple create an organic feel that flowed throughout the entire day and highlighted the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada landscape. Their decor focused on natural greenery with pops of white florals, which tied in effortlessly with the rustic vibe. But they had plenty of unexpected elements, as well, such as a mid-century modern lounge area and a […]
This Heartfelt Roche Harbor Resort Wedding is Pure Enchantment
After taking a trip to Roche Harbor Resort early in their relationship and falling in love with it immediately, Niki and Kelsie knew it was the perfect place to say “I do!” The waterfront venue offered both a beautiful setting for their wedding celebration and an incredible backdrop for their couple portraits with photographer Sarah Karlan. Using a mix of simple greenery and vintage-meets-rustic decor, they took the romantic feel up a level and created a relaxed yet […]