Color
A Romantic Rose Gold & Champagne Styled Shoot
A mountain field in North Carolina blends organic textures with a rose gold and champagne color palette creating a dreamy romance surrounded by nature.
THE STYLE TEAM
Photographer: Broad River Photography // Invitation Designer: Oh My Designs by Steph // Makeup Artist: Southern Belle by Summer // Dress Store: Lulus
Married in Pink at Moraine Lake
Isis & Nick | Alberta, Canada
From the bride…
We hadn’t really even considered a traditional wedding. We were planning a trip to Canada and thought about how epic it would be if we just eloped while we were there and then had a party to celebrate with our loved ones back home. A beautiful lady that I work with had shown me photos from her recent trip to Moraine Lake and told me about how it was the most beautiful place she had ever seen. When I told Nick about it, it was almost decided instantly that it was exactly the kind of scenery we were looking for.
THE FLOWERS
I knew from the get-go that I wanted a flower crown and a HUGE bouquet of florals in dusty pink and maroon.
THE VISION
We wanted our day to be really relaxed and stress-free and it couldn’t have been more perfect! Our ceremony was planned for 6 pm so we slept in, had a nice breakfast, went for a hike and even had a nap before we had to get ready. So many of our friends had told us how stressed they felt on their wedding day and how they felt as though they couldn’t really enjoy it or that they wished they had eloped and we didn’t want to look back on such a special memory wishing that we had changed things or spent less money or whatever. I think we nailed it!
THE DRESS
I just really didn’t want to wear white! I had always pictured a pink dress, but not too Barbie-like and not too pale. As much as I love dressing up and being girly, I also LOVE being comfortable. I knew I was going to be scrambling over rocks so I couldn’t really have a long train, and I didn’t want a veil but wanted something flowy that was also removable, so we decided on a cape instead and I chose a pair of black and white Vans with some pink ribbon.
THE DAY OF
It was so surreal standing at that lake the morning of our wedding, taking it all in and realizing we made it! We traveled for 21 hours and were so tired but we did it! We only told our family and close friends, and it made our announcement feel even more special and made us feel like our wedding was ours, and that we were doing it for us and not for anyone else. I was a pretty lazy bride and all I cared about was marrying the man of my dreams. I thought that planning our wedding from Australia would be difficult but it was actually such a breeze.
THE VOWS
I couldn’t wait to hear Nick’s vows and to call him my husband and Nick says his favorite part was seeing me in my dress for the first time which I think is pretty cute!
LOOKING BACK
Everything was so easy and went so smooth, I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. Eloping definitely took a lot of the guesswork out of planning, we didn’t have to think about decorations and we also didn’t have to worry about impressing other people, we could focus on just us and that was the main thing for the both of us when we were planning our day. Luckily, Mother Nature put on a show with the most spectacular weather. It had been raining pretty much since we landed in Canada and cleared up right before our ceremony began.
ADVICE
Do what you want to do! Don’t let other people make it about them or change your mind, or make you feel like what you want doesn’t matter. I mean this with my whole heart – you don’t get to get to marry the love of your life every day!
Before we left for Canada, we had a sign made that read, “We Eloped – Moraine Lake, Canada, 13th August 2019.” This date is my G’ma’s birthday, and although she is no longer with us, I wanted her to be part of our special day. She would have loved Nick.
THE WEDDING TEAM
Photographer: ENV Photography
Floral Designer: Willow Flower Co.
A Bohemian Elopement in the Forest
This natural bohemian shoot in North Dakota is dripping in greenery. The perfectly matched invitation suite and lush floral bouquet beautifully complement the surrounding forest. Personalized calligraphed vows add a personal touch while vintage suitcases, books, and the fact that the bride made her own dress, added just the right amount of creative details. And, we must mention that stunning ring any girl would adore!
The Wedding Team
Photographer: Rachel Graham Photography | Invitation Designer: KB Designs | Calligrapher: HM Lettering | Event Planner: I Do | Cake Designer: Beaton the Batter | Makeup Artist: Kelsey Joy MUA | Floral Designer: Erika with a K Designs | Fashion Designer: Tori Dany Designs | Location: TC Nursery
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An Elegant Wedding in the Foothills of Colorado
From the Magazine: Annie & Eric | June 16th
From the bride: We tried to make the day about us, and wanted to make the day as fun as possible for our guests. I love purple, so everything had a lavender touch to it that we complimented with whites and blush. Continue reading below:
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The Wedding Team
Photographer: Frances Photography | Event Planner & Designer: Laurel & Rose | Floral Designer: The Perfect Petal | Cake: Nothing Bundt Cake | Cake Pop Favors: Honeycombe Denver | Band: Syndicate | Invitations: The Stationery Company | Linens: Event Rents | Videographer: LockerPartners | Venue & Caterer: The Sanctuary Golf Course | Wedding Gown: Watters from Anna Bé | Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids | Groom’s Attire: Jos. A. Bank | Hair Stylist: Erin Ferris | Makeup Artist: Alchemy Face Bar
A Fall Mountain Wedding with Black & Gold Accents
From the bride, Monica: Our wedding was more on the nontraditional side. My wedding dress was black, which is what I had always wanted. I love the fall and the mountains so I wanted our wedding to have both. We also wanted our family to experience the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
The Bouquets
My parents are antique dealers, so my mom found brooches at estate sales and my dad made them all into bouquets.
The Ring
My ring is a black diamond set in a halo of white diamonds, just perfect!
The Ceremony
We tied the knot in Estes Park surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and the fall colors.
Advice
Don’t let anyone influence your decisions with planning. Plan your day how you want it!
The Reception
The dancing was so much fun. It was important to us that our wedding had a laid back feel so that our guests could enjoy themselves and it felt like we really captured that.
THE WEDDING TEAM
Photographer: Erika Overholt Photography | Cake: The Dessert Stand | Venue, Caterer, Lodging: Marys Lake Lodge | DJ: The Music Man DJ Service | Wedding Gown Designer: Venus Bridal | Wedding Rings: Jay Feder Jewelers | Hair & Makeup: Hair by Gabrielle | Flowers: Ironwood Floral and Greenhouse | Honeymoon Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
A Wedding Romance under the Cherry Blossoms
From the photographer, Caroline Ross: After the rainy winter season, the cherry blossoms bring a new life to Vancouver, engulfing the city in pretty pink and white flowers on every corner. We wanted to create a shoot that was fresh, pretty and romantic, inspired by the spring blossoms. Our backdrop was a weeping Benishidare Sakura cherry blossom tree at Van Dusen Botanical Garden.
The stunning cake features edible sugar flowers and soft watercolour edible art to mimic an English country garden in bloom!
THE STYLE TEAM
Photographer: Caroline Ross Photography | Event Planner: Umbrella Events | Design and Decor: Past Pieces | Floral Designer: Green With Envy | Equipment Rentals: A&B Party Time Rentals | Dress Store: Frocks | Men’s Attire: H&M | Invitation Designer: Invitations by Jen | Models: Madison Mayne and Morgan Rouvelin | Hair & Makeup: Save the Date Beauty | Ring Designer: Passion Diamonds Inc. | Jewelry: The Borrowed Collection and Blue Brocade | Cake Designer: The Cake and the Giraffe | Caterer: Truffles Fine Foods | Venue: Van Dusen Botanical Garden
A Chic Mountain Wedding in Sun Valley, Idaho
From the bride, Samantha: We are from Miami, Florida and got married in Sun Valley, Idaho – where we got engaged! It was so great to have all of our closest friends and family in the mountains together – so far removed from our everyday lives – with tons of activities to do together.
The whole day was really personalized to what Adam & I wanted. We’re very casual and laid back and we just wanted to party in a beautiful setting!
The weather wasn’t working in our favor all weekend. It didn’t rain all summer and of course, our wedding day was expecting rain. We had to order a tent for the ceremony last minute.
We held the ceremony outside underneath a clear tent with the ski mountain as the backdrop. We are Jewish so we were married by a rabbi, with a traditional Jewish ceremony under a chuppah.
When the rabbi asked if my husband takes me to be his wife, his response was “yes” instead of “I do”! It was so typical of him and lots of laughter ensued!
I loved the way the florals turned out. The chandeliers were outfitted with flowers and greenery to match our color scheme and gave the tent a warm feeling.
Most memorable moment: Our first dance! We took dance lessons, which is SO out of character for the two of us but the end result was pretty comical.
ADVICE: I would encourage everyone to make decisions together. Adam and I did a lot of the legwork ourselves and it was fun! Definitely stressful at times, but remember that it’s just one day in your life…and to have FUN with it.
RECOMMENDED VENDORS: Photographer: Dev Khalsa Photography // Floral Designer: Sue Bridgman Florist // Ceremony Tent + Rentals: That’s Entertainment // Cake: The Konditorei // Invitations: A Fabulous Fete // Venue: Trail Creek Pavilion, Sun Valley Resort // Band: The Salamanders // Wedding Gown Designer: Amsale // Makeup Artist: Britt Davis Beauty // Hair Stylist: Danielle Anspach, Mame Muse // Film: Calvin Brue Weddings // Honeymoon Location: Big Sur & Napa
Wedding Inspiration in the Blue Ridge Mountains
The incredible view of the Blue Ridge Mountain range was the inspiration behind this off the beaten path styled shoot. The invitation suite was printed on handmade paper featuring watercolors that highlight the Blue Ridge Mountains. The table setting and decor combine the look of the natural surroundings with subtle modern gold touches in the candlesticks and with the slight shimmer of the table linen. These accents continue on through the cake table using natural greenery to highlight the gorgeous blush three tiered cake. Any couple searching for a way to combine the outdoors with a formal and classic wedding vision will certainly connect with the look of this wedding.
THE STYLE TEAM
Photographer: MILK + HONEY photography co. // Event Planner: Details Wedding Planning // Floral Designer: Willow Floral Boutique // Invitation Designer: Champagne Maker // Calligrapher: Kristen Henderson Calligraphy // Cake Designer: The Wow Factor Cakes // Location: Craggy Gardens, Blue Ridge Parkway // Dress Store: Dar-Lynn’s Bridal and Formal Wear // Apparel: Charlotte Shop Girl // Hair Stylist: Salon de Coiffure // Makeup Artist: Anne Marie Mitchell // Groom’s Attire: The Black Tux // Consultant: Therese Brooks