Some things never go out of style, and that’s the case for this classic Texas wedding. Held at Bella Cavalli Events, a modern venue nestled on 130 acres of beautiful scenery, Callie and Sam tied the knot in style. The Marine and his bride chose a crisp green and white color palette that filled the day with modern romance, all artfully captured in elegant imagery by Kensey Nall Photography.  You’ll love every detail inside the full gallery.

From Kensey Nall Photography… Callie and Nate met at Texas Tech University before they both moved onto separate states. Between working full time as a hydrogeologist and seeing her fiance, Nate, when she could, she planned this wedding almost entirely by herself from a different state! Nate, an officer in the Marines, was stationed in Virginia at the time. To make this all the more exciting, Callie and Nate had a day-of coordinator that actually let us know that she wouldn’t be able to make it just thirty minutes before she was scheduled to arrive.

With the help of Bella Cavalli‘s staff, we were able to pull it off without a hitch! The simplistic elegance of this summer wedding made the couple the focal point of the day. With a first look and private vows before the ceremony, Callie and Nate were able to focus on their love for each other while looking absolutely stunning. The reception was full of energy and excitement, complete with a Marine Corps song by the groom and his comrades. There was even an impromptu money dance!

To end a perfect day, Callie and Nate did a tortilla send off. Yep, tortillas. At Texas Tech University, there’s a long-standing tradition that involves throwing tortillas onto the football field after a game is won. So, as an ode to their old stomping grounds and place they first met, a tortilla send off was a perfect way to end the night. And even better, the resident Great Pyreneese dogs got to eat all of them up off the ground!

Photography: Kensey Nall Photography | Floral Design: HEB Blooms | Wedding Dress: Joanns Bridal | Cake: HEB | Catering: Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant | DJ: Dual Threat Entertainment | Beauty: Tease to Please | Weddings Rings: Blue Nile

Callie and Nate met at Texas Tech University before they both moved onto separate states. Between working full time as a hydrogeologist and seeing her fiance, Nate, when she could, she planned this wedding almost entirely by herself from a different state! Nate, an officer in the Marines, was stationed in Virginia at the time. To make this all the more exciting, Callie and Nate had a day-of coordinator that actually let us know that she wouldn’t be able to make it just thirty minutes before she was scheduled to arrive. With the help of Bella Cavalli’s staff, we were able to pull it off without a hitch! The simplistic elegance of this summer wedding made the couple the focal point of the day. With a first look and private vows before the ceremony, Callie and Nate were able to focus on their love for each other while looking absolutely stunning. The reception was full of energy and excitement, complete with a Marine Corps song by the groom and his comrades. There was even an impromptu money dance! To end a perfect day, Callie and Nate did a tortilla send off. Yep, tortillas. At Texas Tech University, there’s a long-standing tradition that involves throwing tortillas onto the football field after a game is won. So, as an ode to their old stomping grounds and place they first met, a tortilla send off was a perfect way to end the night. And even better, the resident Great Pyreneese dogs got to eat all of them up off the ground! Https://kenseynallphotography. Pixieset. Com/mrmrsunderwood/

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Anna and Rasmus’ love story is truly an international one – from their first meeting in London to a dreamy proposal in Greece and a fairytale wedding in the South of France. The happy couple’s nuptials at Château de Sannes celebrated their beloved memories and the adventures that lie ahead. Lace and Lavande created an elegant ambiance that perfectly complemented the poetic Provençal setting. You don’t want to miss L’Art qui Pousse’s stunning circular floral arch or the beautifully modern twist on the couple’s cake! See all the precious details in the full gallery, captured by Thomas Audiffren. 

From Anna & Rasmus… Anna and Rasmus met in London in the spring of 2018, soon after they became a couple and made many beautiful memories ever since travelling and exploring the world together.

Rasmus proposed during the sensational sunset at a Greek island in August 2021. They are quite the planners so exactly one month later after spending a long weekend in the South of France they fell in love with Provence.

The place is full of beautiful little villages, rich wines, lavender fields blooming in June, Châteaux with unique character and history scattered all around the region. 

They have seen a few and fell in love with Château de Sannes with its tall cypresses and romantic ambience.

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Photography: Thomas Audiffren | Cinematography: Laurent Rostaing | Event Planning: Lace and Lavande | Floral Design: L'Art qui Pousse | Floral Design: L'Art qui Pousse | Cake: Made In Cake | Ceremony Venue: Chateau de Sannes | Bride's shoes: Jimmy Choo | Catering: Roland Paix | Lighting: Phos Events | Officiant: Celebrant French Riviera | Beauty: Olga | Film lab: Carmencita Film Lab | Lounge furniture rental: Joli Bazaar | Music band: Four Kicks | Rentals: Be Lounge | Ring boxes: Flowers by Lola | Second photographer: Andrea Mariño Photography | earrings: Dior

This vibrant Hindu-Persian fusion wedding is sure to put a smile on your face.  Done in a bold and vibrant color palette, Nouvelle Weddings planned and designed an incredible day that beautifully celebrates love.  Fabulous floral installations designed by Victoria Clausen Floral Events pop up at every turn, and the joy and happiness of the day radiate through the imagery shot by Winnie Dora Photography.  Each detail is better than the last in the full gallery.

From Nouvelle Weddings… Richa and Nima met in Baltimore, MD in 2017 through a mutual friend while in residency training. Ironically, they met just months before Richa was slated to move to Nashville, TN to start fellowship, and so they dated long distance for 4 years before Richa moved back to the DMV area to re-join Nima. They share a love for travel, food, exercise, nature, memes, music and horror movies. In their free time, they greatly enjoy the company of their family and friends. The most important part of wedding planning for Richa and Nima was ensuring they incorporated cultural elements of Richa’s Indian (Rajasthani) and Nima’s Persian heritages. From the beginning, this committed them to a wedding with multiple events over several days. They wanted a venue that would be able to accommodate all these events and afford guests the ability to easily access their rooms to relax or change between events and ceremonies. At the same time, they wanted to make sure the weekend was light and fun, with at least one outdoor component, and that guests didn’t feel like they were being shuffled around the interior of a hotel like at a professional conference. Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, located right off the water of the Inner Harbor, was perfect in that regard. The Sangeet on Friday evening was situated in the Four Seasons Cobalt Room which has large beautiful windows overlooking the harbor with an adjacent lounge for women and men to get henna done throughout the event.

On Saturday morning, the couple took advantage of the hotel’s waterfront promenade for Nima’s Baraat and grand entrance. The groom, along with friends and family arrived to the venue via water taxi, kicking off a morning of dancing and celebrating with a short cruise around the harbor before depositing the groom and his party back indoors for the Hindu ceremony, which took place under a beautiful royal-themed mandap, the sacred structure for Hindu wedding rituals. Exquisitely decorated with lush, berry colored florals, the mandap was spacious enough to allow Richa and Nima to walk side by side around a central fire for each of their wedding pheras, or vows. After the Hindu ceremony and lunch, the couple used the beautiful backdrop of the hotel’s outdoor splash terrace for the Persian wedding ceremony. The Persian ceremony decor embraced a contrasting palette of soft mono-chromatism to showcase the beautiful sofreh elements, a spread of beautiful decorative items and delicacies, each of which has its own particular symbolism in marriage. A beautifully letterpressed program provided guests with details about the history and customs behind the Persian wedding ceremony. Nima’s favorite part of the wedding was catching up with friends and family across various events. Meanwhile, Richa’s was seeing her family and friends put on choreographed dances at the Sangeet, catching up with everyone at the cocktail hour and afterparty, dancing her heart out on the dance floor, and watching all guests have the time of their lives at every event.

From the bride and groom… A multi-event wedding is both wonderful and overwhelming. Save the honeymoon for a separate time from the wedding when you are well-rested and use the week after the wedding to decompress. Don’t stress the details! While that was easy for us to say (as we had a stellar wedding planning team and vendors who did all the stressing for us) guests won’t remember minor or even major things that don’t go as planned! Remember that a very cultural, multi-event wedding is less about the bride and groom and more about family! Embrace this, have a blast seeing all the family and friends who have gathered to celebrate you, and take a minute periodically during the weekend to step back and admire everyone and everything around you. It’s very easy to forget between the chaos of going from one thing to the next—that you’re experiencing something truly awesome with all the people you love.

Cinematography: Ethan Wise | Event Design: Nouvelle Weddings | Event Planning: Nouvelle Weddings | Floral Design: Victoria Clausen Floral Events | Cake: Cake by Jason | Stationery: Arteen Papel | Rings: Brilliant Earth | Catering: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore | DJ: DJ Raj Entertainment | Groom's Attire: Brimble And Clark | Groom's Attire: Manyavar | Wedding Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore | Baraat: Baltimore Water Taxi | Beauty: Solah Shringar | Beauty: Behind The Veil | Bhangra Dancers: D.C. Bhangra Crew | Bridal Attire: David's Bridal | Bridal Attire: Vasansi Jaipur | Mehndi Artist: Mala Amin | Persian Ceremony Programs: Ruby The Fox | Photo: Winnie Dora Photography | Rentals: L'Ambiance | Rentals: Select Event Group | Rentals: Event Pro

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This chic wedding brings Hamptons-style inspiration to the Pacific Northwest.  The couple’s Big Day vision was artfully brought to life with event and floral design by Rose Andrew Events. A palette of blush and white added to the romance, mixed with fun details like a champagne tower!  The happiness and joy of the day shine in elegantly captured imagery by Jacqueline Benét Photography.  You’ll love every magical moment inside the full gallery.

For this wedding inspiration shoot, we wanted to go all out to showcase a classic East Coast Hamptons wedding vibe at a new venue in the Pacific Northwest, Fox Hollow Farm.

We were inspired by the classic white manor home of the property and the hydrangea galore to marry the coastal grandma aesthetic, with a preppy East Coast Hamptons feel.

Our bride’s classic bow-back dress had a modern twist with its “bow-lero” sleeves, and she transitioned to her reception look.

Photography: Jacqueline Benét Photography | Videography: Sarah Stiponovich | Event and Floral Design: Rose Andrew Events | Stationary: Inquisited | Ceremony Venue: The Skansonia | Hair and Makeup: Jen Lagers | Car Rental: Leann Haller | Chair Rentals: Grand Event Rentals | Gown Boutique: The Dress Theory | Gown Designer: Sarah Seven | Ground Sparklers: Code Events | Models: Seattle Models Guild | Musician: Tim Staro | Reception Dress: BHLDN | Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Specialty Rentals: Fanciful Rentals | Tabletop Rentals: Pedersen's Rentals

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We’ve seen a huge shift in the wedding industry over the past two years and it’s easy to see why. With wedding planning getting even more complicated many couples are opting for smaller micro-weddings or eloping altogether. And while the weddings are getting smaller in size, couples are choosing to amp up the drama with over-the-top décor and fashion and fabulous dream destinations like Bali! We know what you’re thinking, planning a destination wedding during these crazy times sounds like a huge undertaking. Normally, you would be right, but we’ve got an insider tip that will change the way you see wedding planning. Two words–all-inclusive. Now we’re not talking drink packages and wristbands. We’re talking about Tirtha Bali, two distinct full-service venues in paradise that take care of everything from travel arrangements and guest entertainment to planning the entire wedding. All you have to do is show up! 

 

Two Gorgeous Venues

Nestled in the cliffs of southern Bali, sit two idyllic venues. Inspired by Japanese elegance, each is an architectural fusion of nature and modernity. 

 

Tirtha Uluwatu 

The first venue to be built on the island specifically for weddings. This dreamy structure houses one of the most incredible chapels we’ve ever seen. Imagine slipping into your wedding day ensemble surrounded by your closest friends and family and then emerging from your suite into the tropical paradise that is Bali (year-round!). Petals line the aisle as you make your way to the epic triangular chapel and see the love of your life standing before you with a floor-to-ceiling view of the Indian Ocean glimmering in the background. After the ceremony, your guests can enjoy craft cocktails in the lounge before making their way to either Heaven or Earth, the two impeccably designed dining spaces available at Tirtha Uluwatu. If you’ve always dreamed of an outdoor wedding, they’ve got you covered there too with the Glass Stage space that is nothing short of magical. It gives the feeling that you’re hovering in mid-air surrounded by a tropical oasis.

 

Glass House by Tirtha

If you’re going for that fairy-tale feel, look no further than Glass House by Tirtha. It’s exactly what it sounds like, every inch of this incredible venue is made of glass, giving you and your guests a 360 view of the natural surroundings! It’s like being immersed in nature will all of the modern comforts of indoor living–win, win! There are three guest bedrooms on site so you and your fiancé(e) can spend the night there and wake up slow, sip a mimosa by the pool and take full advantage of this tropical destination. For the ceremony, at Glass House by Tirtha, the Moonlight Garden is the way to go! It’s an intimate outdoor space that guests enter through a whimsical white door and it serves all the secret garden vibes that you’ve only ever seen in your dreams! Depending on the weather, guests can enjoy a post-ceremony cocktail at either the garden or lobby bar. For the reception, there are two outdoor options but we say the indoor all-glass Plumeria Room is where it’s at for that serious WOW factor!

 

Let Them Do The Planning

To call Tirtha Bali a venue would be the understatement of a lifetime, it’s a wedding institution–they handle everything! Simply book your wedding date, explain your deepest hopes and dreams, and let them bring them to life for you. Their planners will also help you with rooms and accommodations for your guests so all you need to do is get off the plane and let your chauffeur whisk you away to your luxury resort. In addition to their expert wedding planners, they have a dedicated concierge that is there to help you and your guests with anything you may need or want during your stay on the island. From restaurant reservations to exciting excursions, you name it, they’ve got it taken care of! The Concierge Service is included in Bespoke Getaway Package and can be added onto any other wedding package for an additional fee (well worth it, if you ask us!).

 

Pick Your Package

Every wedding and the needs of every couple can vary, that’s why Tirtha Bali offers 7 different wedding packages from intimate elopements to elaborate setups for up to 150 guests. Each package is a complete wedding perfectly designed for the space and every detail is thought out from the floral arrangements to the menu and can be customized to fit your vision. For modern destination weddings, we recommend their Intimate Affairs Package which covers anywhere from just the two of you up to 25 people (the perfect size for a micro-wedding). Couples can choose from 4 décor themes which take all of the guesswork and endless hours on Pinterest off of your wedding planning to-do list! This package also includes a photographer and cinematographer for the day of and your choice of French or Japanese cuisine for your reception.   

 

Check out the Real Weddings section on their website to see how other real-life couples have used these incredible spaces!

From the welcome party complete with rattan lanterns and checkered linen to the romantic tented reception overflowing with lush greenery – every event from this weekend’s Tahoe affair was curated to perfection. The bride and groom enlisted the help of the talented team at Jenn Robirds Events to pull off their dream lakeside nuptials – dressed in a neutral palette and organic blooms by Golden Fields Floristry. Don’t miss out on every last detail at the full gallery, all captured by The Ganeys!

From The Ganeys… This entire weekend celebration for the sweetest couple felt too good to be true. Laura and Johan were incredible patient, waiting an entire year from their original wedding date, to make sure that their guests could be there to celebrate alongside them. Lake Tahoe is a meaningful area, as Laura grew up going to Tahoe with her family. The celebration kicked off on Friday night, as guests were welcomed to the wedding weekend at Edgewood Tahoe with a relaxed, yet elegant welcome dinner. Guests found their seat on an escort display cut from wood, in the shape of Lake Tahoe. Large structures covered in greenery housed long family-style tables. The brown and white checkered tablecloths gave the evening an approachable, charming, down-to-earth feel. The sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky with shades of pink and yellow.

On the wedding day, Laura and Johan both got ready on property at Edgewood. The bride wore a stunning Mira Zwillinger gown with a delicate floral bodice that showed off her petite frame. The groom wore a classic black tux. One of my favorite moments of the day was watching them melt into each other after the first look.

The color palette for the wedding mirrored a Tahoe sunset. The bridesmaids wore dresses in a beautiful coral shade. The florals were filled with a warm neutral palette – shades of gold and amber.

The ceremony took place by Edgewood Tahoe’s 17th green. Tucked into the pines, the location still provides a beautiful view of the lake and the adjacent mountains. A close friend officiated the wedding and the couple exchanged their own personal vows as everyone wiped away tears. After the ceremony, guests mingled lakeside during cocktail hour – sipping on Swedish gimlet’s – a nod to the groom’s heritage. The wedding reception took place under a stunning sailcloth tent dripping with greenery. Three circular chandeliers provided a modern feel. Lush florals and neutral design elements were the perfect balance for this wedding to feel elegant and warm.

The evening progressed with more than a dozen toasts. While this may seem unusual to most, it is very common in Sweden – where the groom is from. They crowned two toastmasters who introduced the speakers throughout the night. Every toast was special and heartwarming – producing the biggest belly laughs, or recalling tender memories. It was a wedding tradition that I’m glad we were all able to experience.

Photography: The Ganeys | Event Planning & Design: Jenn Robirds Events | Floral Design: Golden Fields Floristry | Cake: Grace Gore & Sarah Woldt | Invitations: Wide Eyes Paper Company | Makeup: Shana Beals | Hair: Angela Zajic | Band: Vybe Society Entertainment | Venue: Edgewood Tahoe | Band Duo Welcome Party: Ike and Martin | Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab | Gown Designer: Mira Zwillinger | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Menus & Signage: Shimmer & Stain | Rentals: Celebrations Party Rentals | Rentals: Theoni Collection | Styling Mat: Locust Collection

Thousands of white roses from Seattle Floral Design, tons of DIY details, and an epic helicopter getaway you won’t soon forget – these are just a few things you can expect to fall in love with from today’s Pacific Northwest nuptials planned by Simply By Tamara Nicole. Trust us, you’re going to want to spend a little extra time pinning every last detail in the full gallery – all captured by Blue Rose Photography!

Julia & Sassa had a beautiful classic wedding filled with so many white roses !! Julia is an artist herself and she made her own crest, designed her programs, and also created the seating chart all using her own illustrations and designs. Her dress by Galia Lahav was out of this world and seemed to be made for her. Their cake by the Celebrity cake studio was like a work of art as well. With frosting that mimicked an oil painting set against a smokey blue background. At the end of the night they had a helicopter getaway ! That was a first for us and we hope not the last :)

From the Planner… Julia had such a special vision for her wedding, embracing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, while maintaining the souther elegance of her Texas roots. As an artist, Julia wanted to have lots of texture throughout several different elements to really make things pop. From her dress, to her linens, to the cake and floral design, strategically placed textural elements were key to putting an artsy twist on her classic aesthetic. As an artist, Julia’s DIY components were top notch! She used her talents as a watercolor artist to create a wedding monogram that was incorporated throughout the details on her menus, programs, cocktail napkins etc. The couple also collaborated to make a gorgeous display wall for their seating chart that was a true statement piece at cocktail hour. The couple paid a special nod to the groom’s love of aviation with a helicopter sendoff, which was truly a highlight for guests and an unforgettable way to wrap up such an incredible day!

Proposal/personal Story:
From the Bride… I (Julia) am a Texas native and moved up to the Seattle area in 2021 so we could start our lives together after 3.5 years of long distance. The first weekend after we got engaged was the Seattle Wedding Show, and I went alone to start the planning process. It was overwhelming to say the least, but I found the venue of our dreams – The Golf Club at Newcastle. Since I am from Texas and Saša is a native Pacific Northwesterner, the venue was the perfect blend of the beautiful scenery the PNW has to offer with the classic southern feel of a beautiful ballroom reception. It represented parts of both of us and was the perfect place to start our lives together.

Inspiration/Vision/Color Palette/Etc.
My vision for our wedding was something timeless, romantic, and whimsical. Everything from the individually hung flowers dripping from the chandeliers, the classic checkerboard dance floor, to the touches of blue in the tablescapes and macaron favors, made us feel like we were living in a dream. I loved how light and airy the room felt from our choice of linens, classic warm uplighting, and small accents of gold and light blues sprinkled throughout. I knew I wanted flowers absolutely everywhere, and our florist, Lana, executed that vision to perfection. Our whole wedding was cohesive by the use of texture and depth in our design details. I love texture, as you can see from the layers of flowers and tulle in my dress, our sweetheart and cake table linens, the flowers cascading from the lights, and even the cake with buttercream flowers. The cake was the most delicious cake I have ever had in my life – two tiers of marble eclair cake with Bavarian cream. I had a vision of buttercream palette knife flowers dripping down from the top of the cake to the bottom tier. The design was so painterly – it felt like such a unique touch and a nod to my favorite hobby.

Unique/Special Details/Traditions:
My husband, Saša, worked for an airline (as did most of his family) and he has always loved aviation. Because of this, we thought it would be so amazing to exit our wedding in a helicopter – and it was! We got to fly around the city before landing. It was the perfect exit and perfect time to reflect on the most perfect night.

Another touch – Sasa is not a big fan of cake, so we had slices of apple pie served as well as cake just for him.

DIY Touches:
I had so much fun creating DIY details – it made the wedding that much more special knowing how much Sasa and I worked on ourselves. I am a watercolor artist, so I knew I wanted to create our wedding monogram – something that we would have forever. I designed the monogram and created the menus and the programs for the ceremony (I hole-punched and tied so many ribbons that my fingers were numb). We also used the monogram on cocktail napkins, in the welcome bags we made for guests that were full of Seattle goodies, and as stickers on the boxes of macaronwedding favors.

I made each guest’s place card by printing them on cardstock paper and putting a corresponding wax seal per menu choice on each name card.

I used gold framed mirrors for our welcome signs and our bar signs by writing with chalk paint. The easiest DIY there is!

I knew I wanted a focal point for the cocktail hour, and I love when people create beautiful escort display walls. Since we had wax seals on our invitations and I used them as the meal indicators, I thought it would tie in nicely to have guests’ names displayed in a way that looked classic and romantic. I found wallpaper I loved and Sasa and I went to work creating the wall. Sasa owns a 3D printer, so we got to print the words for the wall – he was even able to print my handwriting of “the best seat in the house.” I hand wrote every guest’s names on shiny gold cardstock, and created each seal before attaching them in alphabetical order. Both of us put a lot of thought and time into the wall design, and we absolutely loved the way it turned out! It was so special having something that we both worked on.

We also made our own photobooth floral wall – Sasa built the wood structure and metal pole, and we hung drapes and flowers I found online as a beautiful background.

DIYing is such a great way to add meaningful personalized touches to the day, not to mention you can customize exactly how you want it all to look!

Favorite Moments of the Day:
Favorite moments of the day include our first dance (even though I stepped on Sasa’s toes and got so nervous we had to end up swaying back and forth instead of dancing the waltz we learned)

Another favorite moment was walking into the ceremony for the first time and seeing each other at the ends of the aisle. Seeing the gorgeous flowers lining the aisle and dripping down from the chandeliers was also breathtaking – I hadn’t seen them until the moment I walked down the aisle. Walking under the flowers and meeting Sasa at the end of the aisle felt surreal, like we were in a movie.

Sasa’s favorite part was when he saw me walk down the aisle, and him being able to look out and see all the people who mean the most to us in this world.

Favorite detail: Hands-down, my favorite details at the wedding were the flowers hanging from the chandeliers.

Advice for Future Brides:
This is so cliche, but enjoy every second of the day. If I could have made the whole day longer I would have. Now that the day is over, we have the most gorgeous photos and videos to look back on and remember it by, so definitely make sure you find a photographer and a videographer that you love! (And a wedding planner like Jenna, wooo!)

Dress:
Fabiana by Galia Lahav
I absolutely loved my dress. It was the last one I tried on, and as soon as I put it on I had no doubts in my mind that it was the one. I didn’t realize it, but on my wedding pinterest board, I had pinned the exact dress about 10 times already – so I’m sure I subconsciously already had my mind made up. I love the flowers and layers. The dress has so much dimension and sparkle. I felt like royalty!

 

Photography: Blue Rose Photography | Floral Design: Seattle Floral Design | Wedding Dress: Galia Lahav | Cake: Celebrity Cake Studio | Invitations: Perfect Press | Reception Venue: Golf Club At Newcastle | Band: Side One | Groom's Attire: Vera Wang | Beauty: Bridal Beauty Agency | Planning: Simply By Tamara Nicole | Rentals: CORT Party Rentals | Rentals: Fanciful Rentals | Rentals: Balancing Balloons | video: Shutter & Sound

This dreamy wedding inspiration at Euridge Manor is everything a bride could hope for.  Rebecca Marie Weddings designed the elegant editorial complete with private gardens, water features, and a floral-filled boat.  Lark Workshop planned the day to perfection, and floral design by Grace Smith Florals and Sweet Williams Flowers has us oohing and aahing over the mix of classic blooms with foraged foliage.  Photography and film were captured by Wonder & Magic creating artful imagery that perfectly captures the romance of the day, you can see it all in the full gallery.

From Wonder & Magic… This wedding inspiration is for modern couples who dream of an ethereal wedding. Set in one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the UK, Euridge Manor is a jewel nestled in the hills of the Cotswolds, with private gardens, Georgian-style architecture, water features, and a boathouse. The perfect location to make your wedding dreams come true! The bride Nicole is a registered nutritionist and the groom Jeremy is a strength and conditioning coach. They met via Instagram through a fitness competition and never looked back!

Created by Lark Workshop and designed by Rebecca Marie Weddings, this editorial is a mix of modern and clean lines, oriental touches, and stunning floral arrangements with pink and mustard roses and foraged foliage by Grace Smith Florals and Sweet Williams Flowers. The sustainable textile installations by Mia Sylvia add an ethereal and organic feel that flows into the wedding gowns and the cake by Marble Cake Company. Both wedding gowns by Julita London are timeless and super elegant.

The first dress Nicole wore, the Seraphin gown, has a poetic simplicity, delicately finished with pin hems and narrow french seams. It embodies femininity and fluid movement, draped by hand in harmony with the natural flow of the natural silken weave. The second dress, called Vega, is a shimmering two-tone gold and ecru sequin gown. Perfectly sculpting Nicole’s silhouette whilst sitting off the shoulder, draping gracefully into an elongated train.

Event Design: Rebecca Marie Weddings & Events | Event Planning: Lark Workshop | Floral Design: Grace Smith Florals | Floral Design: Sweet Williams Flowers | Stationary: Gray Starling Designs | Hair Stylist: Juta Zorubiene | Venue: Euridge Manor | Accessories: Botias Accessories | Cake Designer: Marble cake company | Dress Designer: Julita London | Fabric Installations: Mia Sylvia | Female Model: Nicole Lim | Make Up Artist: Amy Rose | Male Model: Jeremy Felix | Photography & Film: Wonder & Magic

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Calling all princess brides, your search is over! This fairytale come to life at Oheka Castle is absolutely epic.  Janna Brown Design Co. planned, designed, and photographed the dreamy day and it’s safe to say we can’t get enough.  From the lush and romantic bridal bouquet to tables lined with blooms, the fabulous floral designs bring the love story to life.  The dreamy details shine in artful imagery all on display inside the full gallery.

From … The dappled light set our bride aglow as she stunned in her exquisite lace gown and cathedral veil from Reem Acra. Florals in shades of taupe, blush, and cream danced in the wind as Oheka Castle towered in the background.

Our groom donned a fitted tuxedo as the couple made their way through the gardens for sun-soaked portraits in one of New York’s most prominent properties.

With a garden-inspired design, the couple indulged in a luxurious aesthetic to pair with the opulent venue.

Photography: Janna Brown Design Co. | Event Design: Janna Brown Design Co. | Event Planning: Janna Brown Design Co. | Floral Design: Janna Brown Design Co. | Gown: Reem Acra | Beauty: Bespoke Beauty | Bridal Boutique: Alexias Bridals | Paper Goods: The Vintage Inkwell | Rentals: BBJ La Tavola

If you’re anything like us and eagerly awaiting the season 3 premiere of Emily in Paris, allow today’s Ritz Paris editorial to satisfy your francophile appetite. With planning and design from Janna Brown Design Co, it’s no surprise this shoot is a total beauty. From the grandeur of The Ritz dressed in lush blooms, to the bride’s exquisite Demetrios Paris gown – every detail of this day is nothing short of a dream. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the full gallery for all the destination inspiration.

From Janna Brown Design Co… In the last days of summer, Noemi and Antoine indulged in a floral filled wedding at the Ritz Paris. 

Warm afternoon light filled their blush-hued suite, setting aglow the exquisite furnishings, luxe drapery and gilded details. 

Noemi donned a classic gown from Demetrios, with beauty executed impeccably by Amybeth of Bespoke Beauty Inc. Noemi and Antoine’s joy was infectious, and they drew a crowd as they sauntered through the streets of Paris.

Photography: Janna Brown Design Co. | Event Design: Janna Brown Design Co. | Event Planning: Janna Brown Design Co. | Floral Design: Janna Brown Design Co. | Gown: Demetrios Paris | Cake: MonAnnie Cakes | Wedding Venue: Ritz Paris | Beauty: Bespoke Beauty | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints | Paper Goods: Olumis Calligraphy

If you love serene vibes, this blue and white wedding is the one for you.  Ashley Nicole Affair planned the classicly romantic day and filled it with personalized details interwoven throughout the wedding.  We can’t help but fall in love with the free-flowing blooms artfully designed by Lovelily Flowers.  Each image elegantly captured by Caitlin Rose Photography is more captivating than the last.  Be sure to see every single one inside the full gallery.

From Caitlin Rose Photography…Audra and Connor are a fun loving thoughtful couple that were so thrilled to host their closest friends and family to a classic church ceremony followed by an exciting ballroom reception in downtown Austin.

After taking a classic trolley from their ceremony at St. Mary’s to Hotel Ella, the couple started the reception off by cutting the cake in the center of the dance floor. They surprised guests by popping a custom painted bottle of champagne. This was one of many hand painted and illustrated goods designed by their stationery artist Papergarten.

You could tell Connor and Audra envisioned a timeless and detailed filled wedding full of personal touches. Each table had a custom illustration of locations special to the newlyweds. Their wedding included elegant design elements with blue pastorale linens, monogrammed bows and napkins, a painting of their historical southern venue, and an unexpected blue and leafy green color palette to match their beautiful florals by Lovelily Flowers.

The couple also envisioned a relaxed atmosphere and an epic dance party for their guests. Audra changed out of her beautiful oversized bow backless wedding dress into a fun short and sweet feathered dress for the end of the reception. Royal Dukes Band had the whole wedding singing and dancing all night. There was even an after party in the ballroom that went to 1am! Congrats to the happy couple!

From the bride… My husband and I started dating our senior year of college at The University of Arkansas. We met at a bar in Fayetteville, Arkansas and got pretty serious pretty quickly! After graduating, we both moved to Austin, Texas with our golden retriever and instantly felt at home. Austin is truly the place we started to grow with each other and knew it would be our home for the long haul.

In 2020, my husband Connor, surprised me with the most special proposal with both of our families in Rosemary Beach, Florida. After our trip, we immediately started the wedding planning process. Deciding to have our wedding in Austin was the best decision we could have made. Having our friends and family in the place we have gotten to call home for the past 5 years meant so much to us, and made the day feel even more like ours. We wanted the wedding to feel like what Austin feels to us – entertaining, unique, relaxed, and always a good time.

For florals, I wanted simplicity, with a twist. One of my favorite elements of the reception was having the cake table be the focal point of the room during dinner. The cake table had the most insane florals, and our cake could not have been more beautiful with the small details. I knew I wanted petite bouquets for myself and my bridesmaids. I did not want the florals to take away from the dresses. I wanted to lean into a different look with my bridesmaids dresses, and choosing the mixture of patterned and solids really caught the eye of guests, which I loved. We wanted to incorporate details of our relationship any chance we could get from the invitations to the table numbers. My stationery vendor Papergarten created the most beautiful invitation suite that really set the tone for what our guests could expect at the wedding from the artwork, colors and personalizations. My mom had the idea of instead of numbering each table, it would be a place that was part of our relationship- it made the room feel more personal and was an amazing way of including our love story.

Since this was a destination wedding for most, Hotel Ella was the perfect place for us. Majority of our guests stayed at the hotel. Our cocktail party was around the pool, and then moved to the ballroom to dance the night away. It is a small boutique hotel located in downtown Austin and it really captured the special characteristics of Austin.

This day would not have happened if it were not for our incredible vendor team in Austin. They were all so incredibly personable, and truly made this day perfection. Every element of the day ran so smoothly, and it truly made for the most magical weekend.

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From Ashley Nicole Affair… Everything about Audra and Connor’s wedding was personalized and had a unique touch to it. The entire color palette was based off of the Blue Willow design; from the stationery to the linens to the bridesmaids’ dresses. Audra had her Blue Willow theme present through her stationery, signage, place cards, napkins, and even had a unique bottle of Veuve Clicquot. They had a beautiful Catholic ceremony at St. Mary Catholic Church, used an Austin trolley as transportation, and finished off the night at Hotel Ella dancing away with the Royal Dukes Band. Audra’s second dress was just as impressionable as her first!

Photography: Caitlin Rose Photography | Cinematography: Moonlit Weddings | Event Planning: Ashley Nicole Affair | Floral Design: Lovelily Flowers | Wedding Dress: Suzanne Neville | Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery | Ceremony Venue: St. Mary's Cathedral | Reception Venue: Hotel Ella | Wedding Shoes: Manolo Blahnik | Catering: Hotel Ella | Band: Royal Dukes Band | Beauty: Makenzi Laine | Bridal Clutch: Moyna | Bridal Veil: Daphne Newman Design | Bridesmaids' Dresses (Prints): Dessy | Bridesmaids' Dresses (Solid colors): Amsale | Engagement Ring Designer: Lordos Diamonds | Films Scans: PhotoVision Prints | Invitations, Signage, Painted Champagne Bottle: Papergarten | Monogram Design: Shuler Studio | Reception Dress: The AfterWhite | Rentals: Premiere Events | Vintage Stamps: Enfield Post

Ready for an instant dose of New England summer? Today’s nantucket-inspired wedding is giving us all the warmth we’re craving on this chilly December day. Sarah Kazemburg Events + Styling brought the couple’s grandmillenial meets garden party vision to life, while Floral & Bloom Designs brought the colorful aesthetic to new heights with the addition of coral charm peonies, butterfly ranunculus, delphinium and more! See all the charm at the full gallery captured beautifully by Sarah Shank Photography!

From Sarah Kazemburg Events + Styling…While Lauren and Jimmy’s wedding took place in Virginia near both of their hometowns, they envisioned it being a colorful, grandmillenial summer garden party inspired by their favorite vacation spot/happy place in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard where they were engaged in 2020 after five years of dating. They fell in love with the historic Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House’s lush open garden lawn for ceremony, romantic fountain for cocktail hour and tented reception space for an al fresco celebration.

Invitations by Emily Baird Design set the initial scene, featuring a colorful, grandmillenial inspired monogram, a custom floral and lobster pattern and a die-cut lobster card insert to nod to the Nantucket staple. An all-calligraphy, letterpressed invitation card kept the suite balanced and clean paired with more colorful inserts to felt curated but not too “matchy”.

As they arrived for the wedding weekend, guests received mini welcome totes filled with treats to enjoy over the weekend including Cape Cod chips and mini lobster gummies. Lauren gifted each of her bridesmaid a handkerchief, each with a unique floral embroidery pattern that she collected over the course of wedding planning.

Sumptuous, colorful flowers were a big priority to Lauren and included all of her favorite summertime blooms – coral charm peonies, butterfly ranunculus, delphinium and more. Lush floral gardens in pink and white lined the ceremony aisle where Lauren and Jimmy exchanged vows under a large Oak tree. Their sweet golden retriever Edgar was included the processional right before Lauren walked down the aisle with her dad.

During cocktail hour, guests were greeted with refreshing Orange Crushes and Aperol Spritz’s and grazed over a coastal harvest raw bar set in a boat. One of Lauren’s favorite moments was when her dad, a professional fiddler, joined their string quartet to perform a few songs during cocktail hour.

The custom lobster pattern and monogram from their invitation suite was brought into the bar design to bring the look full circle. Their seating chart featured lobster-cut die cards calligraphed with guests names to lead them to their tables, with a punny headline “You’re My Greatest Catch” set on a striped backdrop wall.

A kings table set in the center of the reception tent created a wow factor for the space, set with a blue and white striped linen and colorful florals running down the length. Place settings featured wicker base plates and floral patterned china to complete the look.

Their buttercream wedding cake featured textured stripes and the monogram motif, set on a mini market cart decked out with the aisle florals repurposed from the ceremony.

Photography: Sarah Shank Photography | Cinematography: Draped in White | Event Planning: Sarah Kazemburg Events & Styling | Floral Design: Floral & Bloom Designs | Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero | Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop | Invitations: Emily Baird Design | Ceremony Venue: Woodlawn Estate | Reception Venue: Woodlawn Estate | Catering: Main Event Caterers | Calligraphy: Jessica McSweeney | DJ: Premier DJ Services | Beauty: Makeup By Shirin | Beauty: AM Beauty Group | Bridal Makeup: Monarch Skin | Rentals: DC Rental | Rentals: White Glove Rentals | Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | String Musicians: Sage String Quartet

When it comes to your dream engagement ring, you’ve probably given a lot of thought to the shape of the diamond, possibly the carat size as well, but what about the shank? We can feel your blank stare from the other side of the screen, and you’re not alone. What’s a shank? We had to look it up too. The shank is the part of the ring that wraps around the finger and connects to the part that holds the diamond. And, believe it or not, there are a ton of options! We did a deep dive with the experts at Grown Brilliance™ and found some seriously gorgeous options. Here are a few of our favorites…

 

The Classic Shank

Let’s start with the most timeless style, a classic shank. The shank follows a straight line and leads directly to the center stone. Classic shanks can have flat edges or a rounded finish for a more comfortable fit and they can be plain gold or encrusted in diamonds like this one. Notice how the diamonds in the shank blend seamlessly into the halo to create some major sparkle. If your personal aesthetic leans more minimalist, a ring with a classic shank will be the cherry on top of your polished look.

 

The Split Shank

A split shank diverges just before it reaches the center stone and frames it beautifully. It gives the illusion of multiple rings, so it’s perfect if you’re someone who likes to stack their jewelry. A split shank looks particularly charming when paired with a halo, like this stunner. Split shanks work with just about any diamond shape, but we find it looks best with center stones that are oval or rectangular.

 

The Tapered Shank

Form and function, the tapered shank is wider near the head and offers the support of a larger band then, it tapers as it wraps around the finger to give the band a more delicate feel. If you’ve got your heart set on a big rock, a tapered band is definitely the way to go because girl, diamonds get heavy! We also love a tapered shank because it has more room to incorporate additional bling like these lovely tapered baguette stones that frame the center stone so beautifully. 

 

Embellishments

Shanks can also have different types of embellishments like a pavé finish where stones are set into the band, like this one. This type of setting was originally introduced in Europe and has become increasingly popular. A pavé shank is a great way to add a little extra sparkle to your finger while still keeping the center stone as the main focus. 

 

Design Your Own

Now that you’re an expert, design your dream engagement ring with Grown Brilliance™. All of these shank styles can accommodate almost any diamond shape–pear, emerald, oval, you name it. Plus, you can also play with head styles like three-stone, solitaire, and halos. Start by selecting your setting and then you’re ready to find your perfect diamond! 

 

Follow @grownbrilliance on Instagram for even more inspiration! You’ll be shocked at all of the possibilities–we were! 

Jewelry: Grown Brilliance

You’re not dreaming, this magical day is actually real! A floral-filled piano, bourbon bar, and pop-up patisserie are just a few of the amazing moments inside this special day designed by Elle Ellinghaus Design. The groom’s family lake house estate is completely transformed into a fairytale with the help of floral installations by Designs By Oochay.  You can head to the full gallery for endless amounts of inspiration.

From Elle Ellinghaus Design… Cue “My Best Friend’s Brother” by Victoria Justice. Over a decade ago, Dana was crushing hard over her BFF, Sophia’s brother, Anthony, and hoped they would get married someday thinking it would be an added bonus that Sophia and Dana could become sisters! Little did she know, the feelings were mutual! On Valentine’s Day in 2019, Anthony confessed his feelings for Dana and after two years, the two got engaged! Dana and Anthony’s “happy place” was Anthony’s family’s lake house estate in Virginia, so naturally, it made it the perfect place for the two to get married. Dana had a dream of a tented wedding, but when the Groom’s family started renovating the historic property, she was hooked. The couple’s wedding planner, Elle Ellinghaus Design  and Florist, Designs By Oochay completely transformed this private lake house into the wedding weekend of the couple’s dreams–starting with a Casino themed Welcome Party followed by an intimate and dreamy Rehearsal Dinner in the civil war era barn, breathtaking lakefront wedding and reception with a mountain view and complete with parlor style donut shop, and finishing with post-wedding weekend brunch. Elle Ellinghaus used the blush, feminine style that Dana loved so much to highlight the family’s favorite aspects of the property, and turned this historic venue into a wedding dream.

The weekend started with a casino-themed welcome party at the family’s estate. The estate quickly transformed into a swanky pink and white casino and guests enjoyed pink bills for guests to spend on every casino game imaginable. Their signature cocktails had floral sphere ice and casino-themed imprints. The following night was the couple’s dream rehearsal dinner. Elle Ellinghaus Design and Designs By Oochay transformed the civil war era barn by draping soft silk, floral, and greenery throughout the barn’s pillars. John Hall from Washington Talent played soft music on the piano in the background to a perfectly plated dinner by Occassions Catering. The next day, an aisle of rose petals led a path down the hill to the lake and to the biggest arch of roses to say “I do.” The break in the middle of the arch was for the mountains in the background to be visible. Cocktail hour surrounded a fountain lined with floral, original ice house-turned-bar and a piano overflowing with floral with a backdrop of the Virginia mountains and the picturesque lake. Dinner was on the further side of the property where custom-made posts to match the barn held bistro lights overtop of chic seating. The linens, chairs, and floral were romantic and elegant while guests dined al fresco under the twinkling lights and clear sky.

The barns had been completely restored to the time period and were used for rehearsal dinner, dancing, and desert creating lounge & conversation spaces. Tree trunks still intact that were used on the ceiling from hundreds of years ago were filled with greenery and accented with drape, the music peaked out a barn window to be hidden from the guests, and the cake had a floral-covered wooden swing that hung from the tin roof. The restored silo was turned into a swanky bourbon bar and the main barn was transformed into a patisserie. The couple mentioned to Elle over and over again that a wall of donuts was a necessity. Complete with a custom-made “Donut Stop the Party” archway over glass display cases, striped awning, and cake-shaped floral, it also served lattes and had a grilling station for the donuts and ice cream toppings. It was the anti-barn wedding at this historic property and it worked so well.

Photography: Alicia Lacey Photography | Videography: Shutter & Sound | Event Design: Elle Ellinghaus Design | Florist: Designs By Oochay | Dress: Martina Liana | Invitations: Ruby The Fox | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Birdy Grey | Catering: Occassions Catering | Makeup: Carl Ray Makeup Artist | Hair: Alexis Krisak | Entertainment: Casino DC | DJ: District Remix | Groom's Attire: William T Clothiers | Transportation: Thoroughbred Transportation | Tent: Sugarplum Tents | Makeup--Casino Night & Rehearsal Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Ana B | Music: John Hall of Washington Talent | Music: The Hall Project | Production: Revolution Event Design And Production | Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Wedding Rings/Cuff Links & Tiara: Nupen Jewelers

Maybe it’s a friend, a co-worker, maybe it’s you–but you definitely know someone who has a wedding coming up or is a happy newlywed. If you’re looking for something to get them this holiday season, you’ve come to the right place! From designer shoes that have oft graced the pages here at SMP to cutting-edge wedding tech that will lighten the planning load, we’ve come up with five holiday gift ideas for the happy couple in your life that they’re sure to love. Happy shopping…

 

1| Shoes From Bella Belle

PHOTO | @annaandmateo

If you’re a regular here at SMP, then you’re no doubt familiar with Bella Belle shoes. They’re whimsical, delicate, and downright stunning! As far as wedding shoes go, it really doesn’t get any better than this. And, while shoe shopping for someone else may be difficult, we can assure you, you literally can’t go wrong with anything from Bella Belle. For the bride in your life, bridesmaids, and even moms–they’ve got something for everyone. And with so many wedding-related events in their future, they could definitely use a new pair of heels (or two). 

 

 

2|Essentials From The Wedding Swap App

PHOTO | Sarah Coleman Photography

With the planet seemingly on the brink and everyone’s wallet still recovering from the pandemic, we’re seeing a surge in people looking for a more sustainable approach to the holiday season. Well, we’ve found just the app! Wedding Swap is an app that’s revolutionizing how couples source everything for their weddings from attire to decor. And while we don’t recommend you buy someone’s wedding dress for them, there are a few items couples tend to forget when it comes to planning their big day and you’re sure to find them on Wedding Swap: 

• Ring Boxes- Sure, their rings will likely come in boxes, but those boxes are usually branded somehow by the store or designer and probably won’t coordinate with their wedding color palette. If you have their wedding invite, refer to that to see which ring boxes may work well with their wedding colors. Just think about how gorg their flat lays and photos will look thanks to you! 
• Candle Sticks- At a wedding, one can never have too many candles. And while you may not be able to buy enough candles for every table, focus on their sweetheart table. Go with something that fits their personal style as well so that they can use the candlesticks in their home decor or bring them out for special occasions. 
• Ribbon-Now, we know this one may seem odd, but hear us out. Ribbon is one of the most underrated wedding essentials! And we’re not talking the ribbon you can pick up at your local craft store, we’re talking beautiful, hand-cut silk ribbon–you know the kind. Make sure to add ribbon to your Wedding Swap shopping list. You can use it to wrap the gift and it can double as a prop for photos or can be used around the stem of the bride’s bouquet. 

 

3| Custom Bouquet Portrait By Phantasia Studio 

Weddings come and go in the blink of an eye. And while wedding albums are a great way to look back and reminisce, they often get put on a bookshelf and forgotten about until an anniversary or other sentimental occasion. What about gifting your favorite couple a happy reminder of their big day that they can look at all the time? That they could literally hang above their mantle or in their bedroom? Meet Phantasia Studio, an artist that specializes in painting floral portraits! Unlike other methods of bouquet preservation like pressing, drying, or resin blocks, a floral portrait is frozen in time and will forever look as beautiful as the day they walked down the aisle. And because Pantasia Studio can work off of a photograph, the custom floral portrait can be a surprise! She can even incorporate words and music into the artwork like names, dates, snippets of vows, or processional music. She also works in a variety of mediums so she can create a unique piece that fits seamlessly into their interior design. And you’ll never believe us when we tell you the price! These gorgeous pieces of art start at just $2 per square inch! Contact Phantasia Studio today and give them something that they’ll cherish for a lifetime. 

 

4| Personalized Wifey Gear From Birdy Grey

Did you know that Birdy Grey, the super popular bridesmaid brand, also has a ton of personalized gifts? From lace robes and cozy pajamas to denim jackets, they’ve got something for every type of bride. And, now that they’re married, all of their favorite monogrammed essentials will need an update. If you’re the bride, Birdy Grey also has amazing personalized gifts for bridesmaids as well, like coordinating pajamas and robes so you can twin on your big day and travel-friendly accessories like this reusable glass water bottle. Besides being completely adorable, all of these gifts are surprisingly AFFORDABLE! And every penny counts whether you’re planning a wedding yourself or just attending one.

 

 

5| Premium TextMyGuests Package

TextMyGuests is the revolutionary new event app that’s helping couples keep all of their guests in the know. From parking info to COVID-19 restrictions and everything in between, couples can update all of their wedding guests with a single text! With their premium option, couples can write unlimited messages, and create unlimited groups (like one for guests and one for the bridal party for rehearsal dinner info, etc.). Now for the best part, TextMyGuests allows couples and guests to share photos from the event seamlessly. No more scrolling the wedding hashtag and trolling the location on IG–everyone gets instant gratification! Is there really a better gift than peace of mind? We think not! Gift a premium event package for just $149. Just create the account, choose the package that works best for you and add the bride and/or groom as hosts. Order now and they’re offering SMP readers 10% off with code SMP10!

 

We hope that helps narrow down your holiday shopping list and who knows, you may find a few goodies for yourself too. Happy Holidays from everyone here at SMP!

Shoes: Bella Belle | App: The Wedding Swap | App: Text My Guests | Floral Portraits: Phantasia Studio | Gifts: Birdy Grey

Looking for some holiday cheer? This ultra-glamorous wedding with floral design by the groom himself, Dale of Silks a Bloom, is an absolute show stopper.  Anne Claire Allen Planning & Design helped bring our couple’s special day vision to life in the most epic way, and Erin Wilson Photography beautifully captured the love and joy of the day in her imagery.  Each detail in the full gallery is more beautiful than the last, be sure not to miss a single one.

Dale and Sage have celebrated their love for 18 years and when they decided to get married they knew it had to be a Christmas wedding. Dale has loved Christmas for so long, going back to when he was younger and would help his family decorate for Christmas.

This holiday means so much to him, more than words can say. It meant so much to celebrate their love with holiday style. Every detail was perfect because Dale himself owns a floral company Silks a Bloom and he designed everything and his team created this beautiful day. Anne Claire Allen Planning & Design, a wedding planner, and his best friend, helps execute Dale and Sage’s dream to perfection.

Every guest was given an ornament as a gift and every chair had each guest’s name on a small wreath. The evening was not only meant to celebrate Dale and Sage’s love but each celebrating each guest and loved one in their lives. A special detail from Dale and Sage’s day was their attire. Barakat Bespoke in Little Rock designed multiple looks for each groom. They were dressed to perfection.

Photography: Erin Wilson Photography | Videography: Erin Wilson Photography | Event Planning: Anne Claire Allen Planning & Design | Floral Design: Silks a Bloom | Men's Attire: Barakat Bespoke | Wedding Venue: The Grandeur House | Dance Floor: The Dance Floor Man

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When you’re setting up your registry, it can be hard to visualize how everything will come together in your home. The great thing about registering for Waterford crystal pieces is that they go with pretty much any decor style. Even if you’re not into ornate designs, they have some great minimalist pieces that can help brighten a modern space.We know you’ve heard the name Waterford, it’s practically synonymous with crystal, so you probably think you know the brand and what they’re all about. Well, we’re here to say guess again! True, their reputation for amazing quality still rings true today, and of course, you can still snag some timeless crystal pieces, but they have some intriguing new additions that may surprise you. Waterford invited us to explore their showroom and here are a few of the gems we discovered that will add some interest to your wedding registry and some flare to your new home as a married couple! Here’s how to think outside the box with your registry:

SHOP THIS LOOK | Aras Decanter Round & Connoisseur Aras Straight Tumblers

Elevate Your After-Work Drink

Every couple needs a good set of tumbler glasses like the Connoisseur Aras Straight Tumblers from Waterford shown above (bonus points if you have a matching decanter). They’re great for entertaining or for an after-work drink with your partner on a Friday night. When staying in looks this good, why go out?

 

Play With Shape

After you’ve made your list of registry must-haves, explore the options. While you should definitely register for some classic pieces, consider going for options that put their own twist on tradition, like this modern take on the classic carafe. We also love how the matching glasses have a fresh angular silhouette and that both feature smooth frosted crystal on the stems and base! 

SHOP THIS LOOK | Lismore Arcus Carafe & Lismore Arcus Universal Wine Glass

 

Look For Form & Function

Still having trouble deciding what you need? Try going through your daily routine and make note of what functional pieces could be a bit more, shall we say, aesthetically pleasing? For example, ditch your old alarm clock for this stunning Waterford crystal clock. Let’s be real, we all use the alarm on our phone and if you need the time, how much cuter is this to look at?! Or, look at that photo that you’ve kept since your first anniversary in college…we bet the frame could use an update.

SHOP THIS LOOK | Lismore Clock

SHOP THIS LOOK | Lismore Essence Horizontal Frame

Enhance The Everyday

Whether it’s updating your water glasses or glamming up your bathroom routine with this Waterford crystal perfume bottle and ring holder, use your registry as an opportunity to make your every day a little prettier. These days so many of us work from home or at least spend a significant amount of time there, so it’s definitely worth the investment! There have actually been studies about how your living space affects your mood and people who like the way their home looks and feels have better mental health overall. So, do it for your health–what better reason could there be?

SHOP THIS LOOK | Lismore Square Ring Holder & Lismore Tall Footed Perfume Bottle 

Register with Waterford for these pieces and keep an eye out for even more innovations and unexpected registry finds by following them @waterford on IG.

Registry Items: Waterford

When the rehearsal dinner looked as incredible as it did, it’s no surprise the wedding day was out-of-this-world! Complete with over 1,000 white roses from Studio 7, we can guarantee the ceremony and reception are unlike anything you’ve seen before. Curated and planned by The Event Company, the black and white color palette was complimented perfectly by the bride’s favorite hue – Tiffany blue! See all the spectacular details at the full gallery, captured by Lilli Kad Photography!

From Lilli Kad Photography… Tiffanie & Mark’s wedding weekend was nothing short on spectacular! They fell in love with Amanzoe at first sight and one can see how Amanoze has inspired some of the details and style of the event. The wedding day ended up being a very grand affair. Getting ready at the special Villa 20 at Amanzoe was truly the perfect backdrop for Tiffanie and Mark’s classic bridal party photos. They each had 8-9 groomsmen and bridesmaids so space really was an important factor.

Their equally classic black and white theme tied in with tiffanie’s favourite colour “Tiffany blue” effortlessly. The ceremony and reception set up featured 1000s of white roses. Tiffanie’s mum had lots of white roses at her wedding so she wanted to carry that tradition forward. From a “Tifftini” and a “Markhattan” cocktail, a signature scent of Tiffany and Co’s &Love collection created for Mark and for Tiffanie to Mark’s pocket Square being made out of Tiffanie’s gown, all the little details were thought through and had a special meaning to Tiffanie and Mark.

The veil even had hand stitched pearls in the design of the stars. Tiffanie: ” We started rehearsing for our first dance in October, before our wedding in May. We carved out time to practice in our wedding attire during cocktail hour, and that was a special moment together before dancing in front of everyone after the cutting of the cake.”

Music was the most important part for their wedding day and so it came to no surprise that the entire evening was laced with spectacular programs such as fire dancers on the beach, lots of talented singers and entertainers. Defingou events and Inspiration Live Music really pulled out all the stops and had the guests dancing throughout the night. The night finished with a spectacular showcase of fireworks and we can honestly say that we have never been more in awe of the immaculate planning and styling by The event co!

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Photographer: Lilli Kad Photography | Videographer: Marco Caputo Films | Event Design: The Event Company | Event Planning: The Event Company | wedding gown: Lihi Hod | Wedding Cake: Pavlov's Lab | Invitations: Atelier Invitations | Reception Venue: Amanpuri | Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Ana B | Band: Inspiration Live Music | Wedding Venue: Amanpuri | AV: music essentials | Art de la Table: White Lilac | Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Fireworks: Nanos Fireworks | Florrist: Studio 7 | Performers: Phantom Utopia Events | Rentals: Stylebox Rentals

This seaside celebration is sure to sweep you off your feet! Held on a plateau built on top of the water, The Event Company designed a rounded dinner table that was big enough to seat every guest at one table! The entire celebration looked as if it was floating on top of the water, and was artfully captured in imagery by Lilli Kad Photography.  White florals designed by Studio 7 are the perfect addition to the dreamlike day, prepare to fall in love inside the full gallery.

From Lilli Kad Photography… Tiffanie and Mark’s wedding weekend at Amanzoe in Porto Heli was nothing short of breathtaking. They fell in love with Amanzoe at first sight and one can see how Amanzoe has inspired the details and design of the events. With Amanzoe‘s main feature being the round plateau seemingly floating on blue waters above the clouds, the round table design at the welcome event really felt natural to Anna at The Event Company who styled and planned the wedding to perfection.

We haven’t seen a massive custom-made round table like this before! Tiffanie and Mark had been to many weddings before and always thought that they prefer a style of table where everyone can see each other. The veiled dancers, ethereal and dramatic music program, and the fire pit in the middle of the circle really added the right amount of drama to the night.

Tiffanie said that it really felt like it was a ceremony in its own way. For the table decorations, they referenced the gifts of the ocean. Lots of shells and coral tied in with the actual beach wedding the day after.

Photography: Lilli Kad Photography | videographer: Marco Caputo Films | Event Design: The Event Company | Event Planning: The Event Company | Floral Design: Studio 7 | Stationary: Atelier Invitations | Hair and Makeup: Makeup by Ana B | Band: Inspiration Live Music | Art de la Table: White Lilac | Bride Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Brides Dress: Lihi Hod | Performers: Phantom Utopia Events | Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Amanpuri

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