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While weddings are different these days, they’re no less joyful, special, and wonderful! Jillian and Jay tied the knot in a family-only ceremony and celebration at The Cleveland Museum of Art. These two did all the things…pandemic style. Their day kicked off with a sweet first look outside the downtown Hilton, followed by a beautiful, [...]
Planning a 2020 wedding got hairy for everyone—all of a sudden, the ceremony and reception envisioned could not be a thing. Which is, understandably, a HUGE disappointment. In the face of that, for many of our wonderful brides, not getting married as planned also wasn’t a thing. So, what’s an engaged, excited-to-say-I-Do couple to do [...]
Ready for a lesson on love? Meet Tonya and James! These two met at a birthday party in the 6th grade and became the best of friends. They started dating in high school, and years later, James proposed while on a trip to Portugal! Says Tonya, “James and I were best friends for many years [...]
You never know where you’re going to meet your match! For Jacqueline and Barrington, that place was at work…in a hospital. Barrington is an anesthesiologist, and, at the time, Jacqueline was a resident in foot and ankle surgery, and they met during her rotation in the anesthesia group. As Jacqueline told us, “He was an [...]
Micro weddings are not only romantic, but they're also a perfect way to meet the moment and get your "I Do" on. Their smaller size gives you the flexibility to style things exactly how you see fit. Take, for instance, this low-key yet refined editorial shot by Beautiful Life Studios—so many divine wedding décor ideas in [...]
After learning about how Frank proposed to Erika, we’ll never look at a cup of tea the same way again! Explains our sweet bride, “I love tea. One evening after we went out to dinner, Frank made me a cup of tea. We were just watching TV, and as I finished my tea I noticed [...]
What’s pink and green and chic all over? This sweet, southern editorial is! Captured at the Gadsden House in Charleston, it takes classic, preppy colors and gives them a modern twist. As you peruse the pictures, you’ll notice Christmas ornaments for the bride and groom—that’s because this shoot is actually inspired by winter holidays in [...]
As promised, today we've got more of Friday's stunning natural and effortless wedding editorial to share. We firmly believe that now more than ever, a little beauty goes a long way, and hope that this breath of fresh air of an inspiration shoot transports you as much as it did us! The same easy, refined [...]
Clearly, pastel colors and easygoing natural style are a match made in heaven. The soft, breezy feel that pervades this pretty editorial shot by Beautiful Life Studios is something we can totally get behind, especially the effortless beauty styling—the tousled and just-threw-on-some-blush and-lip-gloss look is something we can picture on so many of our brides! [...]
Alex and Sarah live in Canada now, but back when they were eighteen, they were still home in Monaco. One day, they were out with mutual friends at the Monaco Harbor, and the moment Sarah laid eyes on Alex, it was love. Says Sarah, “I just knew—a feeling I couldn’t explain. After only 6 months [...]
A winter wedding can be all velvets or jewel tones…or it can be airy textiles and an unexpected palette! Built with leaf-y greens, whites, a moody, dusty purple, and a splash of silvery-gray, this winter wedding inspiration shoot is just that. Though its colors aren’t traditionally winter, it hits seasonal on the nose and reads [...]
Amanda and Josh’s first official one-on-one date was at Andy’s at the Fairmont Hotel, so it was only fitting when years later that hotel was the site of their Pittsburgh wedding! Filled with soft pinks, whites, and creams and scattered with sparkle (check Amanda’s shoes and the belt she added to her Astrid & Mercedes [...]
Visiting her grandparents’ home in York, Maine is a big part of Caitlin’s life. Her Grandma Dickson’s holiday cookies are much looked forward to, and she taught Caitlin to bake as a kid (they made cookies together instead of a cake for the wedding!). Whenever she visited, Caitlin was drawn to the Reading Room, which [...]
Parties need confetti, and what’s a bigger bash than a wedding? That thought added an extra dollop of fun to Megan and Jeff’s wedding day, which had been filled to the brim with love and laughter already. Wed in Huntsville, Alabama, these two planned a fab-u-lous emerald and white wedding with lots of personal touches [...]
You never know where you’re going to meet your match! For Jacqueline and Barrington, that place was at work…in a hospital. Barrington is an anesthesiologist, and, at the time, Jacqueline was a resident in foot and ankle surgery, and they met during her rotation in the anesthesia group. As Jacqueline told us, “He was an [...]
Though Maddie and Nic’s relationship began several years ago at the beach, they had crossed paths before way back in kindergarten! After that sunny, seaside day in 2015, these two knew they were a match. After Nic surprised Maddie with a sweet sunset proposal, these two set about planning a delightful summer wedding in Alabama. [...]
Lavender, lace, and pearls are the muse behind this lovely North Carolina wedding shoot! Captured just outside of Raleigh at the Hall & Gardens at Landmark, it’s all about traditional, romantic style…without straying into Stuffy Town. Touches of lavender, lace, pearl, and gold complement the venue’s grandeur and give the whole editorial a sort of [...]
Who doesn’t love the idea of wedding in a secret garden? Just off Washington, D.C.’s bustling 16th Street NW sits Meridian House. Stepping into its walled gardens and gorgeous rooms is like going back in time to a more genteel and slower time. Designed by John Russell Pope—architect behind the Jefferson Memorial—Meridian House has got [...]
In case you didn’t know, we love a "how we met" story. In Lauren and Addison’s case, they win the prize for most darling introduction! They met as mere babes in kindergarten! They sat next to each other, you guys. This sweet fact played an important part in the design of their day. In the [...]
One swipe and...BOOM! Love! Well, things didn’t progress that lightning quick, but sparks flew for sure on Lindsey and Justin’s very first date at JJ’s Grill in Arkansas. Just over a year later, Justin surprised Lindsey with a proposal with some help from Lindsey’s darling Goldendoodle, Cash. That sweet pupper and Justin’s doggo Butters were [...]
Close friends in high school, Michelle and Dan didn’t begin dating until their freshman year of college at University of Wisconsin. Over nine years later, they tied the knot! How to capture so much history and such a happy future? With film, of course! Michelle and Dan exchanged vows on the UW campus in exactly [...]
There is so much about Hillary and Chris’s wedding to love. Classic! Vintage in a can’t-tell-what -era-this-took-place-Edwardian-or-now way! Sweepingly romantic! The choir in which Hillary sings performed at her ceremony! But, dolls, it’s Hillary’s advice to other brides planning their weddings that takes the proverbial cake: “…Pick the priorities that are most important to you [...]
See all the classic style happening in Sarah and Rich’s wedding pictures? These two danced to Led Zeppelin’s “Thank You” for their first dance. They also had a Star Wars groom’s cake, custom craft beer, and Sarah’s bridesmaids wore jean jackets paired with their lovely pastel wedding gowns. When planning, Sarah and Rich envisioned an [...]
Whether you're an equestrienne or not, this shoot at Sablewood will speak to your love of timeless romance! The venue itself is a stunner—it’s a historic barn and property (with working stables) in the Catskills, so you know the views are stellar whatever the season. The barn itself boasts gloriously high ceilings, plenty of light, [...]
Amanda and Chris’s wedding vibe? As relaxed as can be. These two have people over at their home all the time and wanted their celebration to have the same easygoing, we-are-all-family feel. That philosophy extended not just to the décor but to their guests, too. Amanda fervently believes "people are happiest when they are able [...]
