Bouquet: BeeBe Tran
Dresses: KT Merry Photography
Boutonniere: Nelson Photography
M&Ms/ Cupcake flag: David Hansen Photography
Cake: Antonis Achilleos
Place cards: Jill Schwarzkopf/Realities Photography
Lilac and Blue Wedding Inspiration
Dream Veils by Marisol Aparicio
I’ve just been introduced to this cute Etsy shop for veils. Los Angeles stay-at-home mom, Maria Soledad, and her mother have over 65 years of combined sewing experience and are the creative team behind these exquisite and affordable wedding veils. They have a variety of styles, including everything from the traditional veil to the birdcage veil or headband. Prices range from $14 to $300.
Honeymoon Staycation
Hawaii, Italy and Tahiti are three of the most popular honeymoon spots available to a newly married couple. If these destinations just aren’t in the budget, consider a honeymoon staycation.
A staycation can be taking day trips to area attractions, getting away at a luxury hotel or even just relaxing at home for a few days. Staycations are becoming increasingly popular with the rise in unemployment and shift in more couples paying for their own weddings. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on exotic travel, treat yourselves to couples spa treatments, fancy dinners and enjoying each-others company in your own home town.
Holly & Grant’s Home-town Bliss
Chicago residents Holly Cadenhead and Grant Moreland were married just outside of Holly’s home-town of Ft.Worth, Texas on March 27, 2010. It was a beautiful backyard wedding in Hurst, held at the home of Holly’s aunt and uncle.
Tips for Outdoor Summer Weddings
Outdoor weddings are great, but in the heat of Summer, you might be torturing yourself and your guests. Here are some tips to beat the heat and keep everyone comfortable on your big day:
1) Make sure the clothing is appropriate: Everyone, including the bride should be in light, breathable fabrics. A bride buried under ten layers of tulle will be miserable on a hot summer day. Same goes for groomsmen in wools suits. Cotton or linen works best. For the bridesmaid dresses, avoid silks if you don’t want sweat spots in your photos. A wicking fabric or something sleeveless or strapless works well. Be sure to note on your invitations that the ceremony is outdoors so you guests can dress appropriately as well.
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