WEDDING BLOG

Snowy Mountainside Elopement Inspiration

January 14, 2022 | kailey

There’s a fully personalized, intimate, and potentially budget-saving option for your wedding—that’s the beauty of an elopement. From mountain tops to your local courthouse, there is no location or wedding vision that’s too far fetched when it comes to smaller celebrations. Especially with the right team of wedding vendors by your side.

That’s why Carrie Rogers Photography created this adventurous mountainside elopement inspiration to showcase the beauty in simplicity. To allow the ceremony’s natural features to shine, Anna and Delaney rocked neutral wedding day attire. The only addition to the natural features was a subtle yet show-stopping bouquet by Copper and Currant.

If you’re not yet convinced an elopement is for you, you will be after scrolling through these images.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Carrie Rogers Photography
Floral Design – Copper and Currant

Big thanks to Carrie Rogers Photography for capturing this inspiration packed elopement and sharing it with us. If you’re looking to trim your guest list and jet off for the intimate celebration of your dreams, we’re here to help. Start by creating a comfortable destination budget, then check out our ultimate elopement planning checklist.

Romantic Fairytale Estate Wedding

January 14, 2022 | riley

gold ivory sage green tan terracotta white

When Regan and Seth started planning their wedding they knew that finding a great venue would be important for them. Then they found their perfect match. This romantic fairytale estate wedding is a neutral toned paradise. It showcases how working with an incredible venue can be the perfect way to alleviate wedding planning stress.

From the over-the-top floral arrangements to the bicycle sparkler exit, this is one estate wedding you won’t want to miss. Keep scrolling to see what we mean in the images expertly captured by Junebug photographer, Wonderstruck Media.

The Couple:

Regan + Seth

The Wedding:

Gassaway Mansion, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Exchanging Thoughtful Wedding Day Gifts

We exchanged gifts to use on our wedding day. Seth gifted Regan Golden Goose tennis shoes that have “love is all we need” written on them. She wore them during the reception. Regan gifted Seth a pair of Taft boots to wear all night long, too!

Finding the Perfect Venue for a Fairytale Estate Wedding

We fell in love the minute we stepped on-site at the venue. It’s so romantic and dreamy and the venue team provided so much support. The catering, florals, the tent, and decorations were all provided by them. This was a huge stress reliever because we didn’t have to worry about tracking any of it down. Their team was very accommodating and brought our visions to life.

A Fairytale to be Proud of

We’re so proud of the color scheme that we created. The decorations that our venue set up were exactly when we envisioned. It was like living one day a fairytale. When we talk with friends and family about our wedding, everyone talks about how much fun they had. Knowing the people we love most had a great night is the best feeling.

Most Memorable Part of the Day

The most memorable moment was when we locked eyes as Regan walked down the aisle. Time stopped. It was when all of our dreams and plans truly came to life. Then we celebrated by dancing the night away and had the time of our lives. Those memories will never fade.

Their Wedding Planning Advice

Get a wedding planning binder, find an amazing photographer and videographer who know the ins and outs of a wedding day because that knowledge is irreplaceable. Then focus on what you love and how much you love each other. Everything else will fall into place.

Thank Yous Instead of Typical Wedding Favors

We didn’t give out wedding favors. Most venues informed us that favors are often left behind and we wanted to spend our money on something that we knew would be meaningful. So instead we spent the funds typically allocated to favors to buy customized thank you notes that we left on every guest’s plate at their dinner table. It was important to us that our guests knew how grateful we were for each and every one of them being there.

Working With Wonderstruck Media Was the Best

Elizabeth from Wonderstruck Media was amazing! Seriously, there aren’t enough words to express how impressed and grateful we are for Elizabeth. We met prior to the wedding day to determine the schedule, define what pictures we knew we wanted, and talk through other details. She was organized, efficient, friendly, and patient with everyone. She captured every photo we could have dreamt of and then some! We fall in love with our photos all over again every time we look at them. If you are getting married, book her. Do it, like right now.

Use as Many Wedding Desserts as You Can

We opted to do a “naked” wedding cake which means it had less icing and we added doughnuts for decoration because Seth loves doughnuts. We had other little treats too including chocolate chip cookie sandwiches stuffed with fudge, mini raspberry cheesecakes, and lemon bars.

The Wedding Team:

Photography + Videography – Wonderstruck Media
Ceremony + Reception Venue + Event Planning + Catering + Floral Design + Rentals – Gassaway Mansion
Live Music – Emerald Empire Band
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Flawless Artistry

Congratulations to Regan and Seth on their seriously romantic fairytale estate wedding! Special thanks to Wonderstruck Media for sharing this special day with us. To see more of their work, check out their profile in our carefully curated wedding vendor directory.

Wedding Capes, Veils, and Trains

January 14, 2022 | riley

Image by The Family Films. See more of this real wedding here

More and more couples are looking for unique ways to spice up their wedding attire. From shorter hemlines to bold shoes to dramatic jewelry, we’ve seen a lot of trends surface in the past year. Some of our favorites include capes, removable trains that turn a wedding dress into two completely different looks, and veils that act as the cherry on top of the beautiful wedding sundae. So, if you’re wanting to zhoosh up your wedding day look, you’ve come to the right place. We’re rounding up our favorite accessories that are sure to make you stand out.

Wedding Capes

One of the easiest ways to transform a dress is to pair it with a cape. From floor-length tulle that adds a whimsical touch to a gown to shorter, beaded options that give off a vintage look, there’s something for every style. We recommend pairing capes with dresses that are more on the simple side. Too much detail layered on top of one another can be distracting and may not photograph very well.

Jenny by Jenny Yoo Tory Cape

BHLDN Adria Cape

Simple Tulle Wedding Cape

Terani Couture Amber Cape

Terani Couture Elodie Cape

Audrey Pearl Topper

BHLDN Kelby Topper

Wedding Veils

Although veils started out as one of the most traditional wedding accessories, they’ve come a long way since then. Even if you consider yourself to be unconventional, there is likely a veil out there that is going to pair with your wedding attire perfectly. From stars to pearls to floral appliques, veils are far from boring these days.

Astile Veil

Rosyn Fingertip Veil

Fela Veil

Amsale Noni Cathedral Veil

A.B. Ellie Roesia Pearl Fingertip Veil

Britt Veil

Carelle Chapel Veil

Silona Birdcage Veil

Wedding Trains

2022 is going to be the year for shorter wedding gowns, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience both long and short! Removable wedding trains are ideal for anyone who wants to wear both a long and short dress on their special day without having to buy two different dresses. They’re also great for anyone who can’t decide between a fitted gown and a ballgown. Wear the train for your ceremony and then remove it for the party for one epic wedding day change.

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