This Week in Weddings

Ah, it's finally Friday! I know if I were still at my job, instead of home on maternity leave, this day would have come with much anticipation, especially with the impending three day weekend ahead. So congratulations working world, you made it to yet another Friday, which gives you reason to celebrate! So instead of running out and spending your hard earned cash at a gimmicky President's Day Sale, let's kick off the weekend with a look at fabulous wedding celebrations featured around the web this week.

This first wedding, featured on Ruffled Blog, caught my eye with it's vintage accents, bright colors and sweet "love bug." Then the couple stole my heart with their romantic story and traveling gnome! Photography by Frenzel Photographers.

This adorable engagement shoot comes from Grey Likes Weddings and features the work of Meagan from The Collective Photographers. I love that when looking at these photos, I can feel the genuine love this couple shares.

What stood out for me in this Minneapolis wedding by Just Bloomed was the unique color palette, the use of typography and those shoes! Yowza! I adore this wedding photographed by Erica Loeks Photography featured on Style Me Pretty. 

Sigh...I just love weddings. Happy weekend!

Bohemian Inspiration Shoot from A Girl and A Camera

I love camping and I absolutely adore weddings, so naturally this photo shoot from Jennifer of A Girl + A Camera Photography caught my eye! The colors, the rustic tent and the intimacy all make this shoot just perfect. See the full shoot here.

Engagement Session from Ripon Photography

I love engagement shoots! I have featured some really lovely work this week, but this spring picnic shoot from Ripon Photography might just be my favorite. The colors and the lighting are absolutely perfect and Andrew & Julie are just so in love!

Aren't they so cute?

This Week In Weddings

It's no secret that I LOVE weddings! Sometimes I peruse the blogosphere searching for amazing wedding inspiration and come up empty handed. I see so many weddings that occasionally I get bored with what I see out there. Repeated photo shoots, overdone motifs. Today, I am excited to be featuring fresh wedding inspiration found on the web this week.

1. Engagement shoot from Brandon Kidd Photography- featured on Green Wedding Shoes.

2. Bright, fun engagement photos from Axioo Photography- featured on Grey Likes Weddings.

3. AMAZING paper record player invitation from Kelli Anderson.

4. New items from BHLDN! I'm so smitten with this shop xoxo

Engagement Session from A Girl and A Camera Photography

I have been in love with San Francisco based A Girl and A Camera Photography ever since my friends Joelle & Lance had their wedding photographed by Jennifer last year. Her work is so beautiful and intimate that I often find myself on her blog wishing I had a reason to be photographed! Today I am featuring the engagement session of Cristina & Greg. I love the story these pictures tell. See the full shoot here. Enjoy!

Emma & Pete: Surprise Wedding!

I love love LOVE this wedding that was featured on Rock n Roll Bride this week! Emma & Pete are just about the cutest couple I have ever seen! With Emma being an amazing wedding photographer these two had trouble planning a wedding that would live up to the beautiful weddings she saw every weekend. After about 3 years of engagement, they threw a surprise wedding disguised as a 30th birthday party for the bride. What an amazing 30th birthday!

Head over to Rock n Roll Bride to read the rest of the story and see all the lovely photos. Their photo booth was such a hit- the pictures tell an amazing story of guests having the time of their lives!

Here is a fabulous video to give you a little taste of their magical day :)


Emma & Pete from cine8 on Vimeo.

Photography Credit: Steve Gerrard Photography & Joanna Brown Photography

Real Wedding: Lindsey & Chad

Friends of mine, Lindsey & Chad, got married this past weekend!  I love the sneak preview shots from their photographer Tim Sohn Studios so much that I had to share them! Lindsey was a stunning bride!

Photography: Tim Sohn Studios; Venue: Murietta's Well

Working With The Great Outdoors

Happy weekend, dear readers! In the midst of a severe rain storm, I have summer weddings on my mind. When planning an outdoor wedding, it is best to think of ways to incorporate your environment into your design. This helps create consistency for your event and it can often cut back on some seriously pricey costs. Be creative and have fun with your designs. Here are some great ideas to get you started.

If you are getting married in a rustic, barn setting consider this fun way to display your escort cards. Wagon wheels are super cool on their own, but they serve double duty this way!

Carrie Patterson via OnceWed

If you are in need of extra seating, try making hay a comfortable place for guests to rest. Seems impossible? It may be a challenge, but look how a few pillows and some fabric can really transform the seating.

Dixie Pixel Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Looking for some more rustic details? Create one of these amazing DIY cake stands.

For instructions and materials list visit OnceWed

Whatever you do, don't be afraid to set the stage for a grand affair. It is a wedding after all, even if you are in the great outdoors.

via Wedding Bee

via Covet Living

Some people are just so creative :)