Chiara + Creighton's Shower-Filled Fall Wedding
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If your seated, I'm just going to let you know now-- you are about to fall out of your chairs and fall in love with this next wedding. It's okay though. There is so much pretty in Chiara and Creighton's rainy day, that it's like gently falling into a pile of close friends. Dreamily drifting into [...]
Jess + Drew's Traditional Vintage Wedding
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Hold on to your pin cushions! We are starting off the week another amazing craftstress who tackled her own gown. That's right folks, Jess (with the help of her mom) homespun the fashion for this fete. Leah Fruth shot some killer portraits in this super sweet, traditional with a touch of vintage w[...]
Alex + Travis' Sneak Peak Engagement Session
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Today's engagement session has me super excited for fall and summer hasn't even officially started yet. Alex and Travis are getting married in September and their love shoot is a preview of the DIY to come. Jacquie Rives Photography snapped these sweeties at the new rustic hot spot just outside of[...]
Casey + John's Heavenly Angel Fire Cabin Wedding
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If a wedding blogger falls in the woods from happiness with no one around to hear it, does she make a sound? She sure does! A big fainting, swooning sound for the stunningly simple and natural elegance in every last homespun detail of Casey and John's intimate cabin wedding. Be prepared to be blow[...]
Jessica and Taylor's Sweet Candy Coated Wedding
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What can I say? Today's couples have left me inspired! I simply had to share this wedding today from Cory Ryan Photography to get you over the hump day too! Jessica and Taylor's wedding reminded me that even if you've been planning your wedding since you were a kid, feeling like a kid on your wed[...]
Kelsey + Adam's Rural Farm to Fork Wedding
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As our DIY dress journey continues, I thought another example of a handmade gown would be inspirational this week. When I stumbled across Kelsey's decision to wear her mother 1979 gown, I thought I found a something good. What I landed on was a fantabulous farm to fork, eco-friendly, and purely ha[...]
Carrie + Mike's Red Casino Royale Wedding
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When one of our favorites Carrie Wildes Photography sent us this next wedding, I knew it would be good! When she called it a combination of "retro flare and casino royale," I knew I was going to be great! She called my bluff, because when I saw the fabulosity of what Carrie and Mike created for th[...]
Lauren + Matt's Vintage Voyage Couple's Wedding Shower
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Lauren and Matt realized that dream wedding was only being postponed because of the price tag and eloped in a beautiful and intimate beach ceremony. That didn't stop them from going forward their dream wedding day though! Making it official in front of the friends and family in May of 2013, Laure[...]
Michelle + Joe's Wrigley Mansion Wedding
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As Khris embarks on her handmade gown journey, I thought it only "fitting" to include a wedding with handmade gown. (Get it? Wedding gown humor...Sorry, I had to.) The dress is so often one of the most anticipated parts of planning process. So when your mom is as seriously talented as Michelle's[...]
Jessica + Travis' Whimsically Elegant Wedding
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This wedding is the kind of thing that short circuits robots with its creative genius! I think I cried for the emotional value of this wedding as much as I did for the DIY. Full of all sorts of personal embellishments, each gorgeous photo captures the heartwarming union of a family. You will kick[...]
Danielle + Sean's Tropical Destination Wedding
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Is it me? Or does even the sky look like it is smiling after seeing Danielle and Sean's fantastic seaside wedding? Well I know I am! With it's sunshiny color palette and tropical flowers today's Florida beach wedding captured by Nelson Photographers is sure to put a smile on your face. &nb[...]
Erin and Ryan's Rustic Orchard Love Shoot
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Picture arriving exhausted from a Christmas Eve filled with football fun only to be told that you have to work to earn an early treat. That’s what Ryan did Erin when he sent her on a scavenger hunt for the early gift he insisted she open. SURPRISE! Best Christmas Ever! Erin was rewarded with Ryan[...]
Chrystal + Dan's Summer Woodland Wedding
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When I tell you that today’s wedding is rich in rustic details, it is the understatement of the year. You have hit the DIY jackpot today! Best part about it all, it’s an unintended DIY day. With some of the most detailed DIY info I've ever seen since using the first DIY Bride book for my wedding,[...]
Nicole + Greg's Canada Cottage Wedding
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Today's wedding is not only an example of eco-friendly wedding inspiration, and wedding weekend fun; it sets a new bar for DIY. Talk about making it your own! Everything from the mini canoes and floral arrangements to the shirts on their backs and even down to the rings was handmade. Nicole and G[...]
Robin + Paul's Breathtaking Beach Wedding
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Part two of today's bonus holiday DIY wedding inspiration is sure to get you in the mood for some summer lovin'. Full of romance and adventures in DIY, Robin and Paul's St. Simon's Island, Georgia destination wedding is the kind of wedding you that needs a hyperventilation warning. Trust me, you'l[...]
Kelly + Anthony's Classic Coastal Wedding
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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[...]
Lorel + Sean's Whimsy Just Because Love Shoot
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Happy holiday weekend crafters! Whether you will be roasting your hot dogs and s'mores on the beach or in the woods, set up camp here this morning for some amazing inspiration. Lorel and Sean decided to do a just for funsies couple shoot which is full of whimsical, movie themed details that bring [...]
Ju + Derrick's Modern Beach Love Shoot
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Engagement sessions just keep surprising me in the best way possible. What's better than a beach, a balloon, and cute pup for an engagement session? How about several wardrobe changes, a photographer like MikeL Photography, and a totally B.A. couple willing to capture their love and romance in a f[...]
Tara + Justin's Country Chic Wedding
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This is a special week for me. I'm feeling very connected to our Real Weddings this week. Let's see, we've had a baby and today I get the share the culmination of the love shoot that changed my whole outlook on engagement sessions. Remember these country cuties? (In case you missed it, be sure t[...]
Thalia + Andy's Rural Barn Wedding
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One of the cool parts about this job is that fantastic artists like Teddi Yeager Photography make you feel like a virtual guest at some happy couple's big day. Every once in a while, we need to be nosy and pick the brains of our creative couples. An email here, a thank you there, and we have the a[...]