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Hand-Crafted Vintage Picnic Wedding

August 28, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

same-sex picnic wedding vintage ceremony decor

Refreshingly original and bursting with vintage charm, Marissa and Lauren’s vintage picnic wedding was captured beautifully by Nordica Photography. The couple strove for a simple, relaxed wedding, which was certainly achieved by the casual picnic blanket seating plan. Their unique wedding elements, including everything from the non-traditional vintage fashion to celebrating at Pagliacci’s Pizza to finish off the night, are an excellent example of how to include fun personality in your wedding.

The Couple: Marissa and Lauren

The Wedding: St. Ann’s Academy, Victoria, BC

The Inspiration: We wanted a hand-crafted, simple, vintage picnic that was light and breezy.

St. Anne's Academny Victoria wedding venue

quirky picnic wedding baskets

creative wedding catering ideas, picnic baskets

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quirky bridal style with vintage dress and boots

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St. Anne's Academy venue, same-sex wedding couple's portrait

vintage mint and pink picnic garden wedding decor

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intimate and sweet same-sex wedding ceremony

casual picnic blanket wedding reception

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vintage same-sex wedding ceremony kiss

picnic wedding live accordion music

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adorable reception fun masks for children

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creative wedding dining with picnic baskets

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quirky picnic wedding horse and carriage

unique couple's transportation, horse and carriage

gorgeous waterfront landscape couple's portrait

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same-sex couple's reflection portrait

quirky same-sex wedding reception at Pagliacci's Pizza

same-sex couple's reflection portrait

romantic same-sex wedding city portrait

The Wedding Team:

Photographers: Cole Roberts of Nordica Photography with Brian Van Wyk
Ceremony & Reception Venue: St. Ann’s Academy
Officiant: Sarah Nakatsuka of This Vibrant Life Ceremonies
Wedding Dress: Vintage find via Etsy
Bridal Accessories: Boots by DKODE
Live Music: Mary Ross
Transportation: Tally-Ho
Rings: Vintage finds via House of Savoy

Thank you to Marissa and Lauren for sharing your wedding with us!

Looking for more vintage inspiration? Be sure to check out January and Rory’s old-fashioned wedding!

xoxoOlivia

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Creative Wedding Guest Books

August 27, 2014 | lexi

Don’t like the thought of your wedding guest book gathering dust over the years? Try something less traditional and more personal by creating a guest book worthy of displaying in your home or somehow using in the future. We hope you can gather some inspiration from these alternatives to the run-of-the-mill guest book.

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Magan Blasig of Urban Grey Photography

Try using something that you could turn into a piece of art, such as a crafty wall piece, like this Texas shaped hardwood wall art above. Have guests sign their well wishes, and showcase your favorite state and guest book in your home. You’ll have a great memory hanging on your wall for years to come!

jenga

Photo by L Hewitt Photography

Love playing games? Turn your favorite game into your guest book and all future games will bring back fun memories of your wedding day. Jenga is the perfect game for this, as the wood blocks are long lasting and just the right size for a congratulatory note!

GUESTBOOK

Photo by Kate Miller Photography

Have guests leave a visual signature by incorporating some sort of photo guest book. You’re more likely to keep these photos than a few pages of signatures. Remember, a photo is worth more than 1,000 words, anyways!

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Photo by Freixenet

Find a fun bottle or your favorite drink and have guests sign their well wishes to you. On your anniversary, you can drink up and reminisce as you read over your guests’ words of wisdom, congratulations, and humorous anecdotes.

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Photo by Nine Photography 

Have guests leave their mark with a fingerprint and each signature will truly be unique. The overall effect is artistic and creative. You can also use your fingerprint guest book as a wall piece for your home.

We hope you found some inspiration in these creative wedding guest books. Just remember to keep it personal and useful!

 

xoxo

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4 Ways to Add Personality to Your Engagement Photos

August 27, 2014 | lexi

5o years from now, when you’re flipping through your engagement photographs, you’re going to want your photos to bring back memories of you as a couple. That’s why it’s important to ensure your engagement photos are authentic and memorable; filled with personality. We’ve put together 4 simple rules when it comes to planning your engagement photo shoot. Follow these rules, and your photos will always bring you joy!

1. Incorporate Your Hobbies

What better way to show your personalities than doing the things you love doing together in your photos?

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Angela Varveri of Rchive Visual Storytellers

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Photo by Kristen Weaver Photography

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 Photo by Jacki Bruniquel

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Photo by Daniel Stark of Stark Photography

2. Be Yourselves

If you and your partner are goofballs, staring intensely into the camera for those “serious” photos may not be the way to go. Don’t be afraid to be yourselves and get goofy in front of the camera.

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Photo by Spencer Combs

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Photo by Spencer Combs

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Brian Leahy of Brian Leahy Photography

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Photo by Ken Kienow

3. Get Your Pet Involved

Obsessed with your dog, cat…or chicken? Why not let them in on the fun? Just be sure to let your photographer know so they can plan ahead.

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Photo by Lauren Belknap of Callaway Gable

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photo by Kristi Odom of Kristi Odom Photography

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Jessica Stout of Stout Photography

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Photo by Jason Tran of Jason Q. Tran Photography

4. Choose a Sentimental Location 

Choosing a location that holds a special place in your hearts is so much more meaningful than just taking your photos at the most scenic spot in town. Get inspiration from thinking about the place you met, fell in love, your favorite date spot, or the proposal location.

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Shari Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers

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Catherine Hall of Catherine Hall Studios

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Justin Mein of C&I Studios

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Photo by Heather Waraksa of Heather Waksa Photography

Follow these four tips and you will definitely add personality to your engagement photos, and you’ll have more fun! For more engagement photo inspiration, take a look at our Best of the Best 2014: Engagement Photo Collection.

xoxo

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