Tags archives: California

  • Kelly + Anthony's Classic Coastal Wedding

  • Summer is here!  Oh! Happy Day!  Grab your bikes and head to the boardwalk.  But, if I could recommend just one thing first.  Grab your favorite coffee mug (soon to be your second favorite since you'll be lusting after these favors) and warm up for your summer lovin' fun with this first wedding sent over by Damian at J[...]
  • Jennie + Aaron's Italian Garden Wedding

  • Valentine's week continues with this romantic wedding that looks like it took place in the middle of a garden in the Italian Countryside.  Except that it actually took place at the bride's aunt's backyard in California.  Whoaaaaa.  This is unlike any backyard I have ever seen! The bride's aunt also helped make all[...]
  • Samantha + Tony's Enchanted Literary Wedding

  • Today's wedding out of Monte Rio, California is jaw-droppingly gorgeous!  As I was going through the gallery, I was wowed from one photo to the next.  Not only is the couple stunningly beautiful and their venue reminds me of an enchanted garden, but all the little DIY details are artfully displayed and really show off [...]
  • Carrie + Chris' Vintage Fall Wedding

  • I have recently discovered I may have a new obsession - bridal faux fur wraps.  I unwittingly scheduled two real weddings back-to-back featuring beautiful brides in equally beautiful wraps.  Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, mind you.  And I suppose 'tis the season for warm winter wraps! Chris and Carrie had[...]
  • Alisa + John's Carefree Backyard Wedding

  • Today's wedding is the type of event you look at and wish you had been a guest.  Everyone looks relaxed and happy, probably because of all the fun games and activities the bride and groom provided!  And pretty much everything you see is DIY, including all the centerpieces (which did double-duty as favors for the guests[...]
  • Sno + Kevin's Milk and Cookies Engagement

  • Today we have another great engagement session to share with you!  Reality TV junkies may recognize Sno, an actress, and Kevin, a marketing executive, from their episode of "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera."  Here they are, pre-wedding, in the most darling "milk and cookies" themed engagement session.  I love their u[...]
  • Tiffany + Brandon's Shabby Chic DIY Wedding

  • Let's see ... Bunting? Check. Mismatched bridesmaids? Check. Horse-drawn carriage? Check. Patterned groom's tie? Check.   Yep, it's official ... I love everything about this California backyard wedding!  Tiffany and Brandon put together a pretty event with lots of DIY and vintage elements which the bride and groom work[...]
  • Cheryl + Danny's Relaxed Garden Wedding

  • Today's lovely wedding comes to us from Southern California, where Cheryl and Danny exchanged vows in a lovely garden setting.  The DIY elements of this wedding were a family affair!  Cheryl made a lot of the pretty details herself, but her dad helped by making the planter boxes, and her mom and sister grew the wildflo[...]
  • Stephanie + Cory's Elegant Autumn Wedding

  • Stephanie and Cory had a fall wedding in the woods featuring lots of black and orange DIY details, right down to the groom's "In Case You Get Cold Feet" socks.  This couple loves outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, so picking the Pine Rose Cabins in Twin Peaks, CA was an easy decision;  as was choosing orang[...]
  • Cameron + Marc's Relaxed Wine Country Wedding

  • Cameron and Marc had a gorgeous spring wedding in the backyard of the groom's parents' home in Paso Robles, California.  A backyard wedding, in wine country?  You had me at hello.  Throw in the romantic bridesmaids gowns, burlap wrapped bouquets, and sparkler send-off, and I'm all yours.   I can't get over t[...]
  • Rachel + Fernando's Rainy Day Church Wedding

  • Hey DIY-ers!  Mindy, your new Real Weddings intern, here.  Sorry for the lapse in bringing you the real wedding goodness.  I've gone through the DIY Bride Real Wedding Posting 101 course and I'm now totally certified to bring all the crafty wedding prettiness straight to your eyeballs. My first feature here could no[...]