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An Intimate At Home Wedding That Brings The Fun

Want to take your at-home wedding up a notch? This intimate affair at the bride’s family home will have you booking a custom food truck ASAP. A personalized serving station from The Sip Social that doubles as the perfect place for pictures? Yes, please! Thanks to the ever-talented Audra Wrisley Photography, you can feel the fun in these photos. With beautiful blooms by Petals by The Shore, and must-see sweets served up from Signature Sweets By Amanda, this wedding is not to be missed! Check out the full gallery for a closer look at all of the special touches.

From Audra Wrisley Photography… Victoria and Jonathan held an absolutely gorgeous, intimate backyard wedding this fall. 2020 was certainly a challenging year for all brides and grooms, but for these two dedicated medical professionals planning their intimate wedding was such a bright spot amidst all the chaos.

Full of heartfelt touches from the bride’s mom officiating the ceremony, to a custom food truck and pizza station, the day was a special one not to soon be forgotten. Every detail was intentional, meaningful, and memorable.

The couple danced under the stars and toasted their marriage with just their immediate families. It was the perfect way to celebrate the joining of two families and revel in love.

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A Classic Blue & White Nursery Design

There’s nothing more classic than a sweet, blue and white inspired nursery with a gorgeous guard-dog :) This timeless space was designed to allow for the couple to be surprised with the gender at delivery and while they delivered a baby girl, the design, crafted exquisitely by Lindley Arthur Interiors, has stood the test of time and their soon-to-be baby boy will be enjoying naps and snuggles in the very same space. Photographs by Emery Davis.

Lindley Arthur and her team at Lindley Arthur Interiors focus on residential projects in Texas and beyond. The firm believes that homes should be a well-curated collection of old and new; ultimately resulting in timeless interiors that have a fresh edge.

For this nursery design, Lindley’s clients were in their first pregnancy and didn’t find out the gender so the goal for the space was simple — keep it neutral and traditional.

Lindley first selected the wallpaper by Colefax & Fowler, created custom bedding with Sister Parrish fabric and topped it off with the swivel chair covered in durable Perennials fabric and custom window treatments trimmed in Samuel & Sons tape. The client ended up having a baby girl but is now expecting a boy to which the room will be perfect for too!

Photography: Emery Davis | Design: Colefax & Fowler | Design: Sister Parish | Design: Perennials | Design: Samuel & Sons

A Modern and Romantic Wedding Day with a Neutral Color Palette at The Avenue in Downtown Greenville, SC

A mix of a modern ceremony with details like acrylic chairs and a unique floral installation by Kara Nash Designs and a romantic reception with a warm, neutral color palette made up for this couples winter wedding day at The Avenue in Downtown Greenville in South Carolina. Perfectly planned by Beckon Events, the day was full of love, light and even Chick-Fil-A as the ideal send off, the bride and grooms fave! Check it out below to see all of Tanya Menoni‘s gorgeous images, and see how mixing modern and romantic details pairs perfectly together for the dreamiest day!

From Beckon Events…Leah and Kellan met while attending their company’s Sales Summit in Orlando. While they worked for the same company, they lived in completely different cities: Kellan in Louisville, KY, and Leah in Greenville, SC. For the next year, they navigated their long-distance relationship until Kellan decided to make the move to Greenville. He proposed on their 2-year anniversary, with Leah’s family waiting around the corner to celebrate with them.

For their mid-December day in downtown Greenville, the weather could not have been better and could have been, in fact, mistaken for an early spring day. The welcoming sunshine only enhanced the joy surrounding Leah and Kellan. Modern in its aesthetic, the day had an overall neutral color palette with varying tones of sands, taupes, and tans incorporated into each aspect. A soft, minimal touch of blush and mauve were incorporated within each floral arrangement to add depth, and gold accents sparkled throughout the entire design––not only through flatware and votive candles at the reception but even in the foil printing of their invitations and programs. Even the smallest details were of the most important to Leah, and her paper goods were no exception. Each piece of paper was fully crafted using gold foil, but adding another layer of dimension was the subtle shimmer of the main invitation & programs themselves, printed on specialty stardream quartz paper. Matching glass signage & gold hand calligraphy completed the entire day’s look, from start to finish.

The open, modern lobby of Avenue was the perfect setting for their ceremony. Clear ghost chairs carried their modern, minimalistic aesthetic, while also keeping the space light and airy. Anchoring the altar area was an impressive, arched organically shaped floral installation, complemented with a plethora of dusty mauve and neutral-toned roses. When the time for the ceremony arrived, Leah gracefully walked down the aisle toward her groom in her Louvienne dress & cathedral-length veil. Clasped to her bouquet as an heirloom piece was her grandmother’s brooch––keeping her close to Leah on such a special day.

As the ceremony concluded, guests made their way upstairs to the sixth floor for the reception. Subtly patterned tone-on-tone linens accented the estate tables, while oatmeal-colored velvet linens graced the round tables throughout the space. At the base of the head table sat an elegant floral installation that artfully grew up the table, becoming an immediate focal point for guests to enjoy as they turned the corner and experienced the space for the first time. Focused down the center of the entire space, leading guests all the way to the band and dance floor, were inviting lounge areas, creating cozy atmospheres for guests as they explored the reception. The outdoor rooftop space was accented with cafe lights, creating quite the popular spot for guests as they mingled with each other from cocktail hour and through the night.

Crafting an enjoyable guest experience was an important part of the day for Leah. So as the party continued throughout the night, illuminated ice cubes were added into each drink for guests to enjoy as they danced the night away to the incredible band, Steel Toe Stiletto. This was quite the hit! Nothing could beat the end of the night sendoff snack, however. As guests entered the lobby of the venue to see the sweet couple off, they were greeted with their choice of a spicy or original chicken sandwich from one of the bride and groom’s favorite restaurants––Chick-Fil-A. Once they received their sandwich, they were given a streamer wand to wave during the sendoff, and shortly thereafter Leah and Kellan exited amidst their jubilant guests. It was the perfect end to a perfect day celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs.!

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You’ll Love All The Details At This Elegant Nautical Wedding Inspired By The Shore

Life’s better at the beach! Our bride Stephanie spent her summers on the sandy shores of Long Beach Island. When it came time for her wedding day, she decided to throw an elegant celebration inspired by her favorite place on earth. We’re in love with the incredible floral moments by MDS Floral Designs and have a sweet spot for beach-inspired details like oyster shells as escort cards and gift bags with saltwater taffy! The love of the day radiates through the beautiful imagery by Susan Elizabeth Photography. Take a trip to LBI in the full gallery.

From Susan Elizabeth Photography… Steph’s family had spent their summers on Long Beach Island long before she was even born! No place on Earth meant as much to her. It was decided that Steph, her maid of honor and sister, Carolyn, and their mother, Donna, would begin the planning for the wedding at Mallard Island Yacht Club!

The inspiration and design of the wedding was nautical elegance. Steph wanted to make sure that all the pieces of her favorite place were incorporated. The seating cards were oyster shells in sandboxes and the gift bags included LBI’s famous saltwater taffy!

The bride shared her best advice, “Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s just a day. All things won’t go as planned and that’s OK! I never threw my bouquet at my wedding but looking back, I’m glad! I spent the whole night on the dance floor!”

A Boho Chic Baby Shower Fit for Football Royalty

Where to begin with this darling shower! From the amazing florals by Sweet Annie to the gorgeous cake, this super chic celebration is setting the bar for baby showers everywhere. Okay, not really. My shower was in my living room and we only had a few balloons from Stop & Shop but still. A girl can dream! Planned by Wild At Heart Co. and photographed by The Awakened Creative, with a whole crew of football royalty behind the gorgeous design, we are head over heels for this boho inspired baby shower!

When you look for “boho- chic” baby showers on Pinterest, we’re pretty sure this is the only inspo you’ll need! What’s better than a stunning backyard baby shower wonderland? Oh, just that an incredible team of female vendors and friends pulled it all together in 9 days!

Kennedy Stidham (a collegiate soccer athlete, social media maven, and the wife of Patriots backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham) knew she wanted her friend Jen Belichick, wife of Stephen C. Belichick (the outside linebackers coach for the Patriots and Bill Belichick’s son) to have a shower before baby #2 arrived.

“We’re just over the moon for Jen and Stephen. I wanted to the chance to celebrate Jen (and baby B) they way she deserves,” Kennedy said. Guests were treated to a buffet of delicious sweets (from cupcakes to cookies to macaroons) with individual charcuterie boards for some heartier fare. From the mimosa bar and balloon wall, to the vintage boho seating, this wasn’t just a typical backyard baby shower – this was a baby shower fit for football royalty!

Prepare to Fall in Love With This Underrated Region of Italy for Your Destination Wedding

Considering marrying in the land of love? The beguiling beauty of Italy is bound to create an unforgettable affair for you, your partner, and your guests. Among the Apulia Region, lies Masseria Le Torri, the setting of this precious inspiration shoot. Adding the perfect touch of color to the muted architecture of the venue, Flower Addicted lined the aisle with luscious greens and blooms. Surely, Gionata Russo curated a design that didn’t lack intimacy or romance in the least. To see each and every romantic moment unfold, view the full gallery of images, captured lovingly by Jessica Grazia Mangia.

From Jessica Grazia Mangia… That Italy is filled with beauty and incredible locations rich of history and traditions, is well known, what most don’t know is that there is a true gem hidden and unexplored in the marvelous south of the country. The Apulia region, near and dear birth-home of the creators of this shoot, is a land of warm and flavorful people with lush and majestic views with endless olive trees orchards and ocean sights to die for.

Among the olive trees Jessica Mangia Photography and Gionata Russo Events, found a precious untouched wedding venue Masseria Le Torri. They were welcomed by Mrs (Signora) Silvana, that with great hospitality opened the doors to a truly outstanding and typically southern scenario. White fresh walls, bouncing gorgeous light, contrasting with the deep blue sky, clean spaces that felt warm and welcoming despite the minimal look, and an architecture unique in the world. The old farm living of the Apulia region, with the home made traditions are all merged together with the most modern and high-tech features to guarantee an unforgettable experience for all of their guests.

Looking at these breathtaking photos taken by Jessica Mangia is truly easy to see the beauty of this venue and the land that it sits on but planner and designer Gionata Russo created an unbelievable wedding experience that blew our minds.

Starting with the preparation of the bride and groom, in the majestic suites, walking through the absolutely mind-blowing indoor and outdoor spaces you can enjoy breathtaking views while keeping privacy a priority.
Alex and Christina’s suite, was truly a refined space, enriched with frescoes, a rustic thub, ancient pavements, a rural canopy bed and a charming fireplace. It overlooked endless stretches of olive trees that they could enjoy from their giant patio. While Christina was getting ready in her Julia Stefanello lingerie, feeling sexy and beautiful, Alex took a walk around the Masseria’s property exploring the glorious swimming pool and overall enjoying the sun in his summery attire.

Once Christina was all dolled up by makeup artist Vania Tommasi and hairstylist Frank Giacone, she was finally ready to wear her first wedding gown, accurately selected by bridal stylist NEA Milano who also provided incredible gold jewelry and headpieces from her very own collection. All the dresses were pulled from suggestions made by Alessio Lo Russo of Rosanna Perrone Couture, including a marvelous Italian lace mermaid gown that inspired the delightful choice of Bella Belle Shoes.

After capturing some unforgettable memories also with videographer Merak Studio it’s time to walk down the aisle majestically dressed up for a runway walk keeping in mind the organic nature of the venue. Lush but clean, low to the ground, arrangements, by Floral Addicted Angelica, featuring white flowers with a touch of baby blue to evoke the colors of the Apulian’s ocean all studied to keep the gorgeous Masseria in the background.

Alex in his Friar Tux tuxedo is standing smiling at the end of the aisle, waiting impatiently for his soon to be bride while caressing in his pockets the wedding rings by Italian Linea Laboratorio Orafo, that they’re about to exchange. Surrounded by the love and the emotions of their dearest friends and family bride and groom tied the knot and they now can begin their love journey together as husband and wife.

The day is not over yet, while Christina changes into her second and third dress, enjoying some private time with her new husband (kissing in the kitchen hiding from their guests and eating “pasticciotti”, the Italian private chef of the Masseria is preparing a delicious meal for their intimate reception and the air is filled with typical Italian food’s smells.

The table is ready, a farm style affair elevated by a prestigious linen runner, gold candle holders and baby blue tapered candles, all blending with the traditional materials of the Apulia region with terra-cotta vessels showcasing marvelous floral centerpieces also by Flower Addicted Angelica.
The whole event was created around simple design and routed in the local culture and traditions, all perfectly represented in the most elegant stationery created by renown Shasta Belle Calligraphy.

One last toast, right before the cutting of the cake created by Once Upon A Dream, then bride and groom take a moment to share laughters and stories with their friends, enjoy the delicious cake designed thinking of the Masseria’s walls typical aesthetic and the bride’s dress.

The day is over, but the fun is only beginning for Christina and Alex, in the beautiful town of Polignano a Mare.

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An Intimate Vineyard Wedding Full Of Love

Filled with stunning alfresco moments; this vineyard wedding is one for the books. The high school sweethearts got engaged a few days before the emerging global pandemic caused a lockdown, and in that moment of uncertainty, the idea for their micro-wedding was born. They turned to expert planner Karina Lemke to make their intimate wedding dreams a reality. The result was a relaxed yet elegant day amongst the vines, filled with the most stunning floral installations by Sue Gallo Designs. Corina V. Photography exquisitely captured the true spirit of the couple and the joy of the day in her imagery. Watch it all unfold in the full gallery.

From the bride… Kemar and I are high school sweethearts. We were together during our last two years of high school, all through College and University, and eventually saved up to buy a home together in Burlington. At the time that we got married, we were together for 14 years.

We decided to go ahead with a small intimate wedding on September 19th 2020 with 50 of our closest friends and family at Ravine Vineyard Winery in Niagara-on-the-lake. With the help of our amazing wedding planner, Karina Lemke we planned our dream wedding in 5 weeks. Our wedding day was whimsical, romantic and even more beautiful than we could have expected.

When we first started planning our wedding we always thought we would have a larger wedding with roughly 100-150 guests, but we absolutely loved having a smaller wedding. We were able to spend quality time with our closest family and friends on our special day and create intimate memories that will last a lifetime.

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How to Incorporate Old World Elegance at Your Micro Wedding

The historic elements of Georgia’s Swan House make for the ideal location for a dreamy wedding shoot, and that’s why these images are simply stunning. Using the European feel of the venue, Storybook Weddings & Events perfectly incorporated organic, wild details into their design. We’re head over heels for the earthy color palette and luscious floral installation by The Perfect Posey. From taper candles to rose gold vases and a classic tux, this day is the epitome of Old World elegance. Fill your heart with joy by viewing the full gallery of graceful images, captured by Sarah Sunstrom Photography.

From Sarah Sunstrom Photography… This stunning editorial was inspired by the ambiance of the Atlanta Historical Society iconic venue, Swan House. With its old world details and chateau centric feel, it makes for the ideal location for a romantic wedding celebration.

We wanted to use a very earthy palette with a luscious floral installation for the ceremony altar. With the use of all shades of taupe, cappuccino, blush, rust, wheat, soft whites and muted green hues, we had a bloom heavy asymmetric altar feature. The floral combination of a variety of lush garden roses and white oversized chrysanthemums were woven together into the large design using ruscus and dramatic pampas grass to make an impressive backdrop against the water fountains on the estate.

The bride wore two different Mistrelli House of Design gowns. The first featured an ostrich feather cape overlay that is the essence of breathtaking. Whimsical yet fierce this look was captured in gardens of the estate alongside a classic black tuxedo from The Knot Standard. The second Mistrelli look was a classic gown with incredible beading work along the neck and bust as well with a shimmer all throughout the dress. The final look was a Berta collection lace gown that hugged Natalie’s curves..

The cake was a showstopper with all of the elegant and intricate sugar work from the incredibly talented Elaine Drouin Cakes. The three tier cake featured a feather technique in blush and white tipped in gold. The top two tiers had beautiful floral textures reminiscent of the gowns worn.

For the tablescape at our reception table, we had an eclectic grouping of floral cups and taper candles. The floral elements were in rose gold vases with organic arrangements of ranunculus, garden roses, dalias, and ruscus. The place settings were french inspired with soft lines and complemented with hand calligraphed place settings and personalized menus from Sugared Fig Paperie.

This 1928 mansion in the heart of Buckhead is frozen in time and continues to be the inspiration of romance and aesthetic for black tie affairs including weddings today. Creating an emotion with the use of so many beautiful pieces coming together to create a moment in time that no one will forget is what a wedding and marriage is all about. The environment provides a sensory experience that no one can define but it is filled with joy and warmth that we are all still enjoying today.

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A Backyard Feel At The Hidden Meadow and Barn With Gorgeous Views and Special Details!

A perfect ‘backyard’ wedding is all this bride wanted when planning her wedding and The Hidden Meadow and Barn was exactly what she was looking for. Rolling hills, beautiful views, and all of the green you could ask for from the Birdy Grey bridesmaid dresses to the bouquet and centerpieces by E.L. Design makeup for this gorgeous day, all photographed by Kelly Grace Photography. Take a look below to see all of the details including the signage the bride did herself!

From the Bride…

What did you envision your wedding being prior to planning?

I always imagined a big wedding with all my friends and family celebrating the day I would say I do. Being a simple kind of gal, I wanted something unique that spoke for itself and I feel that we accomplished that with Hidden Meadow and Barn. I found Hidden Meadow and Barn accidentally. I was shopping for groceries and casually picked up a Wisconsin Bride Magazine and flipped through a few pages. I saw a beautiful bride and groom sharing a kiss in the sunset of the most beautiful rolling hills we call Wisconsin. I went home that night, requested a showing and we immediately fell in love with the venue the moment we saw it. One of our favorite things about the venue was that we could have everything all in one place (our guests also appreciated this) – our ceremony, reception, and even could stay the night at the Farmhouse on site. A perfect “backyard” wedding.

What was your color palette and your style vision?

My favorite color is green, so I knew I wanted to get married in the summer and to have lots of greenery. I went with mixed greens, white, and gold accents for a color palette.

What unique elements or DIY details did you include?

Some DIY details I included were all of the signage I hand wrote myself. It took me many hours of practice teaching myself modern calligraphy, but I love looking back at my photos and knowing that I did it. It has now turned into a hobby and a little of a side hustle – I will be doing my sister’s wedding as well as one of my bridesmaids who just got engaged.

What was your favorite moment? Your favorite crafted detail?

My favorite moment (other than saying I do), was at the very end of the night. Everyone had left after a full night of dancing and a few of us from our wedding party stayed at the farmhouse on site. We had a campfire with a full moon, overlooking the venue.

My favorite crafted detail is our guestbook globe and our ring box. Brad and I love to travel and wanted to incorporate that somehow into our wedding. The jewelry box that held our rings was hand-made and hand-painted in India where we got engaged.

Flowers

Flowers by E.L. Floral and Design: Another great thing about Hidden Meadow and Barn – especially in the summer- we didn’t need many flowers due to the natural beauty of the property. I kept flowers quite simple and it turned out to be just right for my tastes – simple greenery to run down the center of the tables, mixed greenery with accents of baby’s breath for
the bridesmaids, and of course had to splurge on my bridal bouquet – mixed greenery, white roses, and baby’s breath.

The Dress

The dress I ended up with was not what I thought I would go with. I got the “Veda” by Maggie Sottero. When I first tried it on, I didn’t really like it, but my mom was tearing up she thought it was so beautiful. It wasn’t until later that day we sat down for lunch I saw a picture of me in it and I went back to get it. I loved the detailing on the back of the dress and the waterfall-like train.

Favors and Desert

For our favors/desert: The inspiration came from the fact that we LOVE coffee and donuts. So that’s what we did. We picked out coffee mugs at goodwill’s and other consignment shops – some random and some that made us think of one of our guests. We had a display of all these coffee mugs for our guests to pick one to take home. I still get snap chats and texts whenever anyone uses the mug they chose and got lots of compliments on the idea. The donuts were from a local bakery in Madison where we live (Greenbush Bakery). They were such a hit that I didn’t even get to have one.

Advice

One piece of advice I would give to any bride is not to worry about trying to please everyone. I especially learned this by trying to plan a wedding during a Pandemic. I knew that I could not arrange to make every guest happy/comfortable and worried about the judgments of friends and family about having our wedding. At the end of the day, we feel so blessed that we could still have our wedding and celebrate our love for each other.

This Cabo Wedding Is Full Of Timeless Elegance With A Tropical Twist

Get ready to shake your maracas! This classic meets cool Cabo wedding is giving us all the feels. With the help of expert planning team Amy Abbott Events, this destination wedding is one that guests won’t soon forget. It’s filled with personalized details like custom fans, monogrammed maracas, and an escort card display printed on Mexican tiles that matched the dance floor! The crisp white blooms that gave life to the day were artfully arranged by Pina Cate Design. The special moments are all lovingly captured in the beautiful imagery by Lauren Cate. Visit the full gallery for a closer look at all the fun.

From the bride… John proposed on a trip to Cabo! John was surfing for a few hours and then came up for some beers… or so I thought. He ran over to the car and when he returned, he was in front of me on one knee. On the way back, we stopped at Flora Farms for a celebratory lunch and to FaceTime our families. As we were leaving, John casually mentioned, “this would be a cool place to get married.” When we got home from our trip, I emailed Flora Farms and a few weeks later we had secured our date and our amazing planner, Amy Abbott Events!

For the favors, we had a table at the entrance with a basket full of woven fans for guests to use in the Cabo heat. Bells and Whistles created a giant escort card display. Each escort card was printed on Mexican tiles that matched our invitations and our dance floor! We also had white maracas with our initials on every place setting for our guests to shake for the grand entrance!

We wanted to accentuate the natural beauty of the farm with a slightly tropical but elegant feel. We chose an all-white theme with lots of greenery and a touch of tropical leaves. We wanted white because we thought it would be timeless and elegant. When you’re there with your new spouse and all your favorite people in one place…it’s truly a magical experience.

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A Shoot Inspired by Color, Complete With a Jaw-Dropping Ruffled Lavender Gown

Romance is in the air at this inspiration shoot at the iconic Villa Del Sol D’Oro. Inspired by none other than love and color, this day brings us a load of joyful inspiration. If fun and fancy are your forte, you’ll have major heart eyes for Siren Floral Co.’s color-filled arrangements that completed the look of the design. Amorette Events Co. worked her planning magic to bring this modern-whimsy fairy tale to life by creating the most enchanting tablescape. Oh, and we must say — this Millia London dress could not be more fashion-forward. For all the steal-worthy ideas, view the full gallery of incredible images, captured by the talented Lucy Munoz.

From Lucy Munoz Photography… This shoot was inspired by color and above all else, love! The joy and wonder of just being in love. After the year we had we really wanted something to reflect getting back to the things we loved so dearly–family, friends, and whatever brought us joy. We realized that uncertainty forced us to evaluate our entire lives, but the things we fought to understand helped us all to grow. Love is the constant in all our relationships and it’s the thing we wanted to celebrate.

Amorette Events designed a beautiful color scheme that was both inviting and colorful. We knew that the Villa De Sol D’ Oro had so much natural beauty and our goal was to enhance that without overpowering it. The gorgeous florals were done by Siren Floral Co and had so much whimsy and color-the exact thing we were looking for. The tulle gown by Millia London exuded joy and the opulence without being too pretentious.

Overall the shoot came together in luminous light, color, and love–all the things we are currently feeling inspired by!

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It’s Officially Wedding Planning Season and We’ve Got a Whole Shop to Help With Your Process

As of last Monday, two things have happened: wedding planning season kicked off (March 1st was actually National Wedding Planning Day and it jumpstarts the entire headed-to-the-altar journey for all newly-engaged couples) and the brand-new Style Me Pretty Shop went live. Perfect timing, right? Well, we’re not rushing you, definitely get in all of those we’re-getting-married feels and cheersing sessions – but once you’re ready to dive into the dynamics of your day, we’ll be right here waiting with planning pointers, tips, tricks, and an expertly-curated cache of items you can’t help but be psyched about to work into your wedding.

If you’ve come across all the I-feel-seen memes, you know that wedding planning is equal parts exciting and exhausting, but if you have support in your squad and your aisle-in-mind arsenal, you’ll be SO up for the task of tying the knot. Just make sure you’re checking done and done on the boxes below.

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You’ll want to have…

Drinkware that accompanies all of your planning proceedings.

Not to freak you out, but wedding planning has a way of becoming a part-time job, at least. You’ll wake up with thoughts about your wardrobe, you’ll go to work (either on-site or on-screen) wondering how and when you should start reaching out to vendors, and you’ll go to sleep with all the visions of your future vows playing on repeat in your head. We know, because we’ve been there!! That’s why you’ll need a dedicated planning mug and planning glass whenever you need to fuel up or wine-d down. Ours are pretty cute, too…

Friendly guidance and infinite inspiration from trusted wedding professionals and those with pedigrees in styling that’s pretty.

As soon as you get engaged, it won’t be long before you’re following all the wedding accounts on Insta, pinning all of your favorite inspo on Pinterest, and taking vendor reccos from all the real wedding destinations you can handle. It’s 100 percent natural and so easy to be sucked in to all of the should, could, woulds surrounding your wedding – that being said, try not to overwhelm yourself: once you settle on a vibe for your celebration, then use your favorite resource aesthetic as a guide. For instance, if you love the looks we’re famous for here, on Style Me Pretty, our Little Black Book network is a great place to start your vendor search! Other than being a great source of inspiration, the Little Black Book Blog shows exactly what our LBB vendors can do, with examples of their real weddings and editorial work!

We’ve also taken ALL of the real wedding intel we’ve racked up over the last decade + a half and knowledge we’ve amassed from years in the ‘I Do’ industry to create our Ultimate Wedding Guides. We’ve enlisted the help of our amazing community of friendors to create these educational, step-by-step wedding blueprints that include inspiring images, wow-worthy designs, detailed timelines, and even advice from previous brides. So, once you’re all geared up to get down to planning business, this is the meaningful manual you’ll want to take along with you!

A place to organize all of your hopes, dreams, must-dos, and how-tos for the big day.

When you’re a bride-to-be, the only thing you need to solidify your spot in the planning club is a pretty binder that, quite literally, keeps tabs on the next step for your crazy little thing called LOVE. Not only will your binder enclose all of your contracts, the contact details for your vendor VIPs, and checklists you’ll be smitten to strikethrough, it’ll also replace the notebook that you forever-ago inscribed with your maybe-someday new last name. With your Bridal Daybook, you have arrived.

Planning a wedding doesn’t happen in a day, it doesn’t happen in 10 days, or 20 (okay, so maybe we’ve seen it done and beautifully, at that, but for the most part, it’s a production), so when you’re in the throes of it, who wouldn’t want tasteful things to take the sting out of the low points and to celebrate the wins of the high ones? We’re thrilled to be a footnote in your planning binder; and as you get closer to your big day, you’ll definitely want to take a peek at our wedding decor, wedding accessories, and wedding party collections. We have everything you need to add some major pretty to your best day ever.

Musical Themed Virtual First Birthday Party

Editor’s Note: Virtual celebrations are becoming more and more of a normalized way to celebrate milestones like birthdays and showers, and with that normalization comes a new level of attention to detail that zoom calls have never, ever experienced before. Plus, zoom parties mean families can celebrate from all across the world!

Celebrating milestones during the pandemic is a sign of hope for better days.

Technology can bring us closer, so for Neil’s First Birthday, we threw a Virtual Zoom party.

Family and friends from New Jersey, San Francisco, Australia, and India got together virtually in order to celebrate this little guy. The theme was music, his favorite activity. He had the best time ever!

Photography: BU! Photography by Paula Ortiz | Event Planning: Konfetti Boutik | Balloon arch: POPSERI | Cakes & Desserts: Bakes by Marie | Stationary & Design: Konfetti Boutik

Overflowing Blooms At Every Turn Make This California Wedding A Must See

Love is worth celebrating. When the global pandemic changed this couple’s plans from a Lake Como wedding to an intimate affair in San Diego, the bride and groom decided to bring the Mediterranean to California. With the help of Crown Weddings, eye-catching vignettes with pops of pink enchant guests from the ceremony through dinner. Overflowing with florals, by Jennifer Cole Florals, an abundance of blooms delighted the eyes and senses. Photographer extraordinaire Garrett Richardson beautifully captured the love in his imagery and even snapped pictures of the lovebirds in a classic Rolls Royce to La Jolla Cove for sunset portraits. All of the jaw-dropping details are in the full gallery.

From the bride… Chad & I actually met at a very young age. Growing up in Norman, Oklahoma, together – he was my aunt and uncle’s neighbor. He was the cute boy across the street! After years of not seeing one another in person, but remaining in touch via text, he decided to visit me in New York. After seeing each other once, we knew we had finally found the right time to be together!

From the age of 10, I had always spent the summer in San Diego with my family. I think of San Diego as my happy place and knew Chad would fall just as much in love with it as I did. I had always visited La Valencia – and imagined what it would be like to be married there. Even through the difficult circumstances on all levels with new lockdowns due to Covid, July 17th, 2020 was still exactly what we envisioned.

Our Wedding planner Susanne from Crown Weddings and Events created a very special Mediterranean garden filled with vignettes for each part of our day. Because we had already ordered flowers for more guests and a bigger setup Jennifer Cole Florals reimagined them to create a more lush ceremony and tabletop and it was just stunning. We rented a classic Rolls Royce car and our photographer Garrett Richardson took us down to the La Jolla Cove for sunset photos. The view was beautiful, we were able to laugh, kiss and absorb the best decision we have ever made in our lives!

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A Coastal Micro-Wedding Honoring Family Legacy and Tradition

Her Paloma Blanca gown, Le Bloomerie’s colorful arrangements filled with roses and ranunculus galore, the adorable two-tiered cake… there is just so much beauty overflowing in today’s real wedding planned by Becca and Co. But the most beautiful of all have to be the special ways in which the couple honored their family’s legacy throughout their day. To these two, family is everything. Kristin Herman Photography said it best, “From fleeting moments of butterflies, to visiting grandpa in his nursing home, it was impossible to maintain a dry eye throughout this romantic and heartfelt micro-wedding…” So grab your tissues and head on over to the full gallery to see why this wedding day might just be one of our all time favorites.

From Kristine Herman Photography… A day drenched in family legacy and tradition. A collection of first responders. An ode to those that came before them and continue to watch over them in love and in life. That’s exactly what Kellie wanted their micro-wedding to represent. The love she felt for Jack, as well as the love and immense respect for her family’s legacy, her grandparents and more. From fleeting moments of butterflies, to visiting grandpa in his nursing home, it was impossible to maintain a dry eye throughout this romantic and heartfelt micro-wedding in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. Kellie and Jack faced the turmoil that many 2020 couples did. With the world continually changing, they were forced to reschedule their luxurious Tahoe wedding until next year. But these two knew something – they didn’t want to sacrifice love, marriage, or family due to postponing. So they banded together, with the help of family and long-time family friends, to unite in marriage – even if it was masked and surrounded by only 10 people.

As California continued their shutdowns, the bride and groom were unsure if they were going to be able to tie the knot. But thanks to the long-time family friend and firefighter chaplain, they were able to say their vows in the Catholic Church, which was opened up just for them. The Chaplain officiated, a man who has known and worked with multiple generations of Jack’s family. Kellie wanted to honor her late grandmother, so throughout the day Kellie had sprinkled in butterflies from her invitation suite to her reception. Draped around her bouquet laid a locket with a photograph of her grandma and grandpa and they recreated that classic wedding photo during their own wedding recessional. After the ceremony was complete, they visited her grandpa at his nursing home, even if it meant a drive across town for just a moment of greetings because of having to social distance. Family always came first with these two. And no detail honoring family was left for chance. Inside the top of her gown, Kellie carried a Scicilian cross from her grandmother – a tradition spanning generations in her family. Every female has carried this cross in the bosom of their gowns for every special occasion from graduations to proms, weddings and more.

Following their family visit to grandpa, the bride and groom snuck away to the coast for some romantic portraits, a place special to their love story and down the street from where the groom grew up. They then returned to the groom’s childhood home for wonderful wedding traditions including first dances, cake cutting, and an intimate dinner soiree. While the two had to sacrifice their large lakeside nuptials this year, they still wanted to celebrate every part of a wedding day in this calendar year. They surprised their family members with a choreographed dance, something the groom has suggested and was eager to show off their newly-learned moves. The groom then danced with his mother to a song very special to them, a song she had gifted him on the day of his birth and will forever be their song. Kellie thought of every detail when it came to this day. One of her favorite aspects of her dress was the deep vee back and found the perfect matching flower girl dresses that had that same v-back as well. Although their friends and the majority of their family could not be there, they certainly did contribute to Kellie and Jack’s love story. Kellie’s friend created beautiful invitations to share in the celebration of their micro-wedding, complete with butterflies to honor Kellie’s late grandma, who showed Kellie she was watching over her as a white butterfly arrived on the patio as Kellie was getting her hair and makeup done. Another dear friend whipped up custom cookies for Kellie and Jack’s family to celebrate with as well. Kellie and Jack also took the time to invest in their micro-wedding, knowing that this would forever be their special day, their wedding day. From custom calligraphy place cards, gorgeous blooms, a cake to cut, special details honoring their family, and more, Kellie and Jack certainly knew how to make their micro wedding just as romantic and special.

Today’s Museum Wedding Inspiration Is the Perfect Marriage Between Fashion, Nature and Art

We can’t really put our finger on why, but there’s just something so romantic about getting married at a museum… are we right? We didn’t know it was possible but today’s editorial is what happens when fashion, nature and art merge seamlessly together to create epic wedding inspiration – all thanks to Marni Wishart Photography, Lisa Bridges and The Petaler Floral Co. We’re getting major Bridgerton vibes over at the full gallery – trust us, you’re going to want to spend some extra time pinning this one my friends.

From Marni Wishart Photography… In an exploration of the ways fashion, nature, art, and story interconnect, this editorial brings the paintings and sculptures of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston to life with abundant florals spilling across the floor and painterly colors dancing into the tablescape set for an intimate gathering.

The Bride’s Gown by Monique Lhuillier, aptly named Bloom, is a captivating fantasy inspired by a lush Italian garden. The gown is as perfect a complement to the art inside the Museum Galleries as it is in the Museum Outdoor Gardens. Each of the Bride’s accessories is carefully crafted with luxurious detail such as the handmade headpiece of sculpted flowers creating a radiating crown.

Each piece is both historical and modern, with hints of grandeur. Likewise, the cake is adorned in hand sculpted sugar flowers. The color palette of this celebration is drawn from the paintings and installations of the Museum itself, which in turn were inspired by nature, bringing rich tones and depth to the visual story. The Groom wears a timeless look with white jacket. This real life couple brings true romance to the scene.

A Very California Cool Al Fresco Summer Wedding in West Hollywood

With only three weeks to plan (yup, three weeks), the crazy talented team at Carly Rae Weddings pulled off the most “California cool” soirée at the groom’s parents West Hollywood home. From the bride’s nontraditional dress to the EPIC reception views of downtown LA – every cool girl bride needs to see the full gallery for some major backyard wedding inspo. Big shout out to Braedon Flynn for capturing their sun-soaked day so flawlessly! To say we’re obsessed would be an understatement.

From Carly Rae Weddings… Good grief, where do I begin with Danielle and Adam’s magical wedding? Before COVID, Danielle and Adam were excited to have a destination multiple day wedding in Israel. Once COVID showed that it was here for the long haul, Danielle came to me with 3 weeks to pull off a wedding in Adam’s parents backyard. You read that right — THREE WEEKS.

It’s a safe bet that anything can be done in a short amount of time if you can make decisions. Danielle gave me a total budget, a solid visual direction, and I was off to the races. Due to COVID, we opted to build out her and Adam’s wedding at Adam’s parents’ home in WEHO. Dude, it was such a perfect spot for an event EXCEPT that we had a pool in the location where the dance floor is. I called in the experts: Premiere Party Rentals. This pool install was 2 days long and was so epic to watch the transformation.

Danielle and Adam were married in a pandemic and the best part? Not one guest or vendor got sick. Isn’t that so weird to type in a wedding blog? But I think it’s important to show you something good amidst the year we all had.

Honestly, this wedding was impeccable. It was one I am extremely proud of and that stands out in my career as the shortest timeline and most gorgeous event to date. I hope you enjoy browsing through this gallery as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

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A Bright White Vintage Barn Was the Perfect Setting for This Charming Springtime Fête

If you know of The White Sparrow Barn in Dallas, Texas… then you know there’s no other venue quite like it. That bright white barn surrounded by an idyllic countryside landscape takes our breath away every.single.time. Today’s heavenly editorial designed by Cloud Creative Events with floral design from Slow Darling is getting us majorly excited for all the gorgeous Spring weddings to come! A bright color palette, lush blooms and the sweetest couple… breathe in the fresh Spring inspo at the full gallery – all taken by Apollo Fotografie!

From Apollo Fotografie… The White Sparrow Barn is one of Texas’ most elegant jewels with their distinctive white stable house, rows of lavender beds and charming glass house. This entire shoot will surely make every bride & groom fall in love. Not only is this couple nothing short of picture perfect, but every single detail from this shoot surrounds them in beauty.

From the pastel floral design by Slow Darling, to the vibrant textiles by Voeu Du Coeur, The White Sparrow partnered with some top vendors to paint this stunning vision of springtime loving. With a bright white vintage barn and idyllic countryside landscape, the White Sparrow is the ideal location for a charming Texas wedding venue. It’s enormous windows provided the perfect natural light collaboration to properly photograph each element.

Hosted in Quinlan, TX, White Sparrow Barn carries an air of limitless beauty. Between the perfectly bright barn, to the lush landscape, it’s an absolute dream for anyone that wants a standout venue. Ruffled teamed up with some rockstar vendors to pull off this VIBE. We fell head over heels in love with all of the design elements.. from textures to tones to aesthetics. LOVE. Tell me you don’t love!

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A Micro Wedding In The Berkshires That Feels Anything But Small

Ready for an intimate wedding that’s truly unforgettable? Proving that less can be more, Emma and Colin had to scratch their plans for a large wedding and instead throw a special celebration with their immediate family. The reimagined day transformed a rental home in Massachusetts into a wedding venue that will take your breath away. From the romantic ceremony arch to the table lined with fresh, intentional blooms, Crocus Hale Flowers created magic at every turn. The warmth of the day is lovingly documented in the images by Jackie Fox Photography. Head to the full gallery to see all the darling details.

From the bride… Colin and I were originally supposed to get married on May 16th, 2020 at Colin’s family’s church in the town we both grew up in. When COVID-19 hit, we very quickly realized we would not be able to have our wedding on that date. Instead, we wed on July 24, 2020 with our immediate families physically present and friends from around the country logged in to watch it over Zoom.

When it came to planning, luckily I had the help of my sisters and friends to do a lot of re-planning. What was great about the process was we were able to meet some new, wonderful vendors (like our florist Crocus Hale and caterer CRISP Catering), that we hadn’t previously worked with.

It was wonderful to be surrounded by close family and have the opportunity to celebrate our love. We were so happy people were able to witness our wedding via Zoom and we look forward to a larger gathering when it is safe to do so!

A Dreamy Elopement in Paris With Beautiful Backdrops and A Vintage Dior Dress

When photographer Victoria Amrose set out to create an inspiration shoot, she had a vision that included dreamy imagery around Paris, full of warm tones and the perfect dress for the bride…and boy did she deliver! From a beautiful vintage couture Dior dress to insanely gorgeous florals by Maison Vertumne, this shoot has me daydreaming of the city of love (and wanting to binge-watch Emily in Paris…again.) Victoria took the real-life couple everywhere from the Eiffel Tower to Les Deux Plateaux to bring this elopement-style shoot to life! Now, scroll away and get ready for some serious inspiration!

From Victoria Amrose Photography…Paris the capital of romance, was the location for this breath-taking wedding editorial offering aesthetically elegant wedding inspiration in abundance. In keeping with the romantic French capital, this shoot delivered contemporary light-infused, dreamy imagery and warm tones with a timeless and classic nature. The editorial took place in a stunning Haussmannian-style apartment close to the Arc de Triomphe, and around the infamous sights of the city. To maintain romantic authenticity, real-life (& recently married!) couple Valeriia & Daewoong were the bride & groom models for the shoot.

The bride wore her hair down with soft relaxed waves. Make-up was kept natural with a base of the foundation to match skin tone, nude eye shadow, mascara, and pink lips. When it came to the dress, Photographer Victoria Amrose was adamant it had to be perfect. She says, “As we were going to be shooting in one, if not ‘the’ most amazing fashion capitals’ of the world, it was imperative that we had the right dress for the shoot. As an artist, it’s important for me to capture imagery that reflects a contemporary editorial style but that also transcends through time with a classical feel. So I wanted a beautifully understated gown that stood out for all the right reasons and would be perfect for a city elopement. After much searching, I found the most beautiful vintage demi-couture Dior dress online, and I immediately knew it was the ONE! It was a floor-length, light beige, silk gown, with a gathered waist and pleated hem. It looked absolutely amazing on and against the backdrop of Paris. We teamed the gown with a pair of light beige satin bow Oscar de la Renta heels for inside, and peep-toe nude Jimmy Choo pumps outside.”

For our groom, we went for a classic and undeniably chic black-tie look, with a crisp white dress shirt, black dinner trousers, and velvet navy jacket. (Groom’s own)” Huntington House Kitchen provided a simple, yet elegant 2 tiered iced square wedding cake, which was decorated with a hand-dyed silk grey ribbon bow from Lancaster & Cornish. The elegant stationery suite designed by Anna from Evelyn & Elliott included a wedding invite, save the date & reply card, and menu/name cards for the table. Anna says: “The stationery suite was printed on luxury handmade rag paper to create a timeless, elegant design. Soft tones, complementary fonts, and pearl shimmer envelopes were used to reflect the soft romantic feel of the shoot. The set was finished with a wax seal and soft silk ribbon, tying in beautifully with the delicate elements of the sophisticated theme.”

Fresh florals were provided by the incredibly talented Clarisse at Maison Vertumne in Paris and included a hand-tied pink & beige cream bridal bouquet featuring a mix of long-stemmed flowers of roses, a stunning dahlia, and a variety of complimentary green foliage.

The light and airy apartment featured an intimate wedding breakfast table-scape. Set for six the table included the most beautiful fresh floral centerpiece designed by Maison Vertumne, which co-ordinated with the bridal bouquet alongside the addition of sumptuous pink peonies. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the apartment provided beautiful soft light for the getting ready photos. Once the preparation photos were taken it was time to venture out into the city and embrace the fabulous sights of Paris. Victoria Amrose says: “We started at the incredible Louvre with the impressive glass pyramid and elegant buildings providing the amazing backdrop. There was a super sweet moment between the couple with an exchange of a simple romantic rose, on the ornate steps outside the museum. And the line of decorative French lampposts besides the pyramid gave us the perfect leading line into the couple.”

Then we headed over to the architecturally stunning Palais-Royal for some beautiful portraits alongside the artistic black-and-white columns, Les Deux Plateaux, and incredible arch walkway; before stopping for a coffee at Le Nemours.
We finished up at the most famous landmark of all, the Eiffel Tower, for romantic portraits on the steps and down by the fountains. Ending with shots of our loved-up couple taking a stroll along the Trocadéro square during the last romantic soft light of the day. It was such a beautiful day and as you would imagine Paris really does offer limitless locations for portraits that look tonally consistent. We wanted to curate a set of images that not only offers dreamy wedding inspiration but also reflects the incredibly romantic nature of the city.