Kelly and Mike’s boho-inspired Alberta wedding at Cochrane RancheHouse is proof positive that all good things come to those who wait! After 12 years, this insanely sweet couple tied the knot outside — with a stunning panoramic view of the Canadian Rocky Mountains all around them — and then danced the night away in the venue’s rustic, contemporary indoor space. The couple’s goal was to create a down-to-earth celebration that incorporated their love of bohemian decor, and the planners at Paper Doll Events helped them totally nail the look! With a neutral color palette that blended with the moody landscape, the whimsical florals designed by Chickweed Cottage Floral Design, and some signature macrame and wicker accents, this wedding had all the elements a truly enchanting and bohemian wedding needs. We seriously can’t get enough of the laid-back yet elegant vibe, the joyful wedding party photos, and the romantic newlywed moments that photographer Erin Fraser managed to capture throughout this entire day!
I have always loved bohemian things. Macrame, big flowers, feathers, and wicker are my jam, so I knew I would incorporate those elements into our wedding! I wanted our overall feel to be down to earth and bohemian. My amazing wedding planners helped bring our overall look and feel together!
There are so many emotions before walking down the aisle, but when the doors opened and I walked out I felt so excited. All my nerves and worries about the day just vanished! Seeing Mike standing at the end of the aisle gave me this incredible feeling of love and joy. That was the moment we had waited 12 years for!
I would highly recommend hiring a wedding planner! I felt like I had so many ideas of what I wanted the day to be like and, thanks to my planner’s guidance, I was able to execute the day to be exactly what I wanted. Also, our wedding planner was there to receive the flowers, talk to vendors, plan times and places that other vendors needed to be the day of the wedding. It took so much stress off of us on the day of the wedding! I was able to enjoy the morning with my bridesmaids and family and didn’t have to lift a finger or worry about the small details.
The new year will be here before we know it, so what better time than now to think back on our favorite weddings of 2018? From epic ceremony locations to killer bride and groom style to eye-catching floral designs to unforgettable newlywed moments, these weddings stole our hearts the moment we saw them — and refuse to let go!
Gina and Fernando’s Epic DIY Wedding at Zona Colonial
Where it took place: Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Why we love it: This art designer bride and her woodworking groom made sure no detail of her wedding went untouched! While Fernando made all of the wood pieces, Gina painted signs, designed floral arrangements, crafted paper goods, personalized two leather jackets, and turned the Spanish-style patio venue into a tropical haven. Every single detail was the Pinterest-perfect, DIY gold!
Why we love it: Hanna and Matthias’ wedding ceremony took place underneath a bridge…must we go on? With just a few simple touches, like a copper arch draped with greenery, an antique rug, and a copper bar cart altar, they made the iconic bridge location into a charming wedding ceremony site. Then they ended the night with a quintessentially Portland reception of burger, fries, and beers!
Angélica and Emiliano’s Fashion-Forward Italian Destination Wedding in Tuscany
Where it took place:Monteraponi, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Why we love it: This destination wedding was planned in just 4 months and was the perfect combination of effortlessly elegant and rustically charming, all of which complemented the villa venue perfectly. The true showstoppers of the day, though, were the bride’s custom lace gown, the bridesmaids’ chic mismatched dresses, and the groom’s floral-print suit, which updated classic Italian romance with a unique, eclectic twist!
Why we love it: Bobby and James channeled the darker side of New Orleans and used a moody fall palette along with luxurious textiles to give their venue a deeply romantic vibe. They also traded in traditional florals for lush greenery installations that made it look like guests were dining in an overgrown indoor garden. From the blue velvet tablecloths to the grooms’ dark custom tuxedos, this NOLA wedding was the epitome of sophistication.
Why we love it: Crystal loves all things earthy and bohemian while Rawle prefers clean lines and bold accents, so the modern architecture of their venue and the indoor/outdoor spaces provided the perfect compromise for their “Modern Romance” theme. They also added a touch of glam with the formal wedding party style, and Crystal added a pop of edge with a black leather jacket over her stunning gown.
Why we love it: Tulum wedding are notorious for being bohemian dreams, but Celbi and Gabe took boho bliss to a whole new level! Not only was their decor the perfect mix of relaxed and tropical, but the bride’s a stunning lace gown and statement earrings are what beachy bridal dreams are made of.
Juliana and Lais’ Deliciously Beautiful Rio de Janeiro Wedding
Where it took place: Private Residence, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why we love it: Juliana and Lais’ awesome party vibe was only outdone by the killer bridal styles, which included a white jumpsuit, a classic white gown, minimalist accessories, and stunning hairpieces. They filled their venue with pops of pink and gold and filled every nook and cranny with brilliant florals to match their vibrant personalities.
Why we love it: Ghazal and Luvh wedding day was a whirlwind of love and impossibly beautiful moments that included not one, not two, but three wedding ceremonies! We love that they dedicated time to pay tribute to their Indian and Persian cultures, as well as to their Western roots and that all of their ceremonies took place under the same flower-adorned wood arch to create a cohesive feel. From the vibrant colors to the couple’s exceptional style, this Santa Barbara wedding was one for the books!
Jen and Marshall and Kelly and Justin’s Double Wedding in Maryland
Where it took place: Private Estate, Maryland
Why we love it: Sisters Jen and Kelly couldn’t imagine getting married without each other, so the planned the most epic double wedding we’ve ever seen! Their traditional and rustic styles worked like a dream together in shades of pink, green, and gold and the DIY projects they completed together looked gorgeous alongside the summery florals that rounded out their relaxed backyard party vibe. Also, we’re firm believers that two wedding dresses are always better than one, and these sisters’ looks were perfectly complementary while still being distinctly their own.
Why we love it: It’s no easy feat to combine black-tie elegance with bohemian charm, but Iva and Giulian made it look effortless! Between the bride’s cascading orchid bridal bouquet, the wedding party’s chic black, white, and red style, and the pampas grass that was bursting from the ceremony backdrop and the centerpieces, this Australian wedding was eye-candy from top to bottom.
We’re traveling to Southern Italy without even needing to leave the U.S. thanks to Lisa and Jeremy’s stunning South Carolina wedding at William Aiken House! Because the bride’s family is from Italy, the couple incorporated a classic Italian feel and wedding traditions into their big day with whimsical flowers and olive branches designed by Stephanie Gibbs Events, an al fresco dinner party with a distinctly European-rustic feel, and tradition favors for their guests. Lisa took our breaths away in her lace-topped Sassi Holford gown and romantic updo, and her girls made laid-back elegance look effortless in neutral Jenny Yoo dresses. The hopeless romantics in us were swept away by every Italian-inspired detail that A Charleston Bride and their entire dream team helped the couple create for their special day, and Sean Money + Elizabeth Fay could not have captured it all more brilliantly!
Our wedding vibe was primarily inspired by Southern Italy where my (bride) parents are from. We wanted to bring Italy and our traditions to Charleston. Having an al fresco dinner under a beautiful lite trellis mixed with loose, colorful flowers, and olive branches, giving the traditional wedding favors (five almonds given as wedding favors to symbolize five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity) as well as dancing the traditional Tarantella, did just that.
Magical, fun-filled, dynamic duo are only some words that come to mind when I talk about my photographers Sean Money and Elizabeth Fay. They have become such great friends that the day of the wedding just seemed to be a big party that they just so happened to have their cameras on them. Sean and Elizabeth truly captured the fun, crazy facial expressions our wedding day brought to us as well as unplanned moments such as trying to feed a taco to Jeremy on our way to take pictures and spilling it on both his tuxedo and my dress. Trying to recreate the champagne tower toast my parents (bride) had 37 years ago on their wedding day and accidentally knocking over the glasses – don’t worry, second times a charm. Moments we will never forget and friendships that will truly last forever.
The best wedding planning advice I have for other couples is, if you can, have some sort of welcome reception or pick a place to meet for after dinner drinks with everyone the night before the wedding. It was so nice for us to catch up with out of town guests and family we haven’t seen in a while the night before and spend the day of the wedding just enjoying the day and not missing out on any moments.
It is impossible to pick one moment that was more memorable than the next but an unplanned moment right before dessert definitely sticks out! Our photographers and videographer stole sparklers for our sparkler exit and told us to follow them. We lit the sparklers and danced, ran around in circles, were spelling words in the air, jumping on each other’s backs – a moment of us getting to enjoy being husband and wife. The photos and videos of these ended up capturing some of my favorite shots!
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