Morning everyone!  I’m just now getting started on my day after a morning of watching the Royal Wedding!  Did you see it?  What is your verdict on the gown? 

Speaking of weddings, I have a lovely one for you today!  Jenn and Cody’s wedding is romantic and dreamy, full of handmade elements.  Details such as handkerchief favors, a “Love Letter” guest …

Clary Pfeiffer always photographs the most beautiful weddings – classic and elegant, with a large dose of joy mixed in. Mollie and Matthew’s St Louis wedding is no different. The couple dated for over 9 years and lived in different cities for parts of their courtship, so their wedding was a true celebration of finally being able to …

I hope you are loving the Inspired Creations Contest concepts so far and that they are giving you many creative and budget-friendly ideas for your wedding!  Today’s concept from the Portland, OR team of Rachael Hershmann from Lace and Likes, Debbie Dennis from Bridalhood, Marigold Vintage Rentals and Benjamin Edwards features a vintage and feminine gold and pink tablescape and beverage station incorporating champagne, ostrich plumes …

Welcome to round 2 of the Inspired Creations Contest! I am so so excited to kick the entries off with positively gorgeous pink, gold, and champagne loft wedding inspiration from the team of Kellie Kano and Elissa Keno! You may remember these ladies from their amazing Retro Rockabilly Milkshake Bar in the first Inspired Creations Contest, and I …

Captured by one of my favorite photographers, Michele M. Waite, Amber and Cary’s Bellingham, Washington wedding is beautifully elegant and understated. The setting of the Chrysalis Inn + Spa is intimate and charming, and I love the way I feel like I’m peeking in through the door, watching this wedding from afar. As always, Michele’s portrait work is …

Caroline and Robbie’s elegant Georgia wedding had me at hello.  I don’t know what to love the most – the idyllic setting of Sea Island, Caroline’s positively stunning Vera Wang gown, or the gorgeous peach and champagne reception!  Sit back and enjoy the classic beauty and the lovely images captured by Laura Negri Photography.

The couple’s adorable pup, Paddington, played his …

Confession time: I am not a pink person (much more of a purple girl), but I love pink weddings. Perhaps a love of romantic pink weddings is an innate female quality? In any case, Angela and Steve’s Las Vegas wedding definitely had me at hello, what with all of the beautiful pink elements and the gorgeous ivory and …

Chad and Juli’s rustic Phoenix wedding just exudes joy and happiness. Juli’s smile is completely infectious and the love and laughter that these two share is so inspiring! The venue is The Farm at South Mountain and all of the gorgeous images are by Jane Zarzynski Photography.

Beautiful Day Films captured the entire day on video and it’s simply …

Since the , two of the three bridesmaids have found their dresses.  I was honestly really afraid this would go badly.  Maybe they wouldn’t like the color options, or they’d insist on matching dresses, or my style experts (the bridesmaids) would say this was a terrible idea.  Unfounded worries, all of them.

Maid of Honor K. bought an Adrianna Papell cocktail …

In contemplating bridesmaid dresses, I’d always had my heart at least half set on champagne dresses. I toyed with the idea of going with a stunning shade of blue, but ultimately loved the sweet sophistication of champagne dresses. My mother initially protested, fearful that it would in someway “detract” from a bride in white/ivory, but swaying her to my side …

Deciding on a color palette has been a bit tricky for me. This is due in large part to the fact that I am a self-professed lover of design and all things beautiful. I’m captivated by the latest trends, but at the same time I am passionate about things with a classic, slightly vintage flavor with an updated twist. For …

Katie has a bit of a color dilemma:

I’m trying to figure out the theme or focus the color scheme of the wedding. When I think of my wedding, the words I use to describe it are: elegant, laid back, vintage, and romance. I’ve had to make some color decisions and style decisions that were not my number one choice. I …