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Wedding Venue of the Day: Montage Laguna Beach
Welcome to the second installment of our new Venue of the Day feature! Click here to see the spectacular East Coast location we spotlighted yesterday! The Venue: Montage Laguna Beach Location: Beautifully set on an oceanfront bluff in the heart of Laguna Beach, California. Capacity: 450 guests Why we love it: The Montage offers unparalleled panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, and 30 lush acres for wedding guests to explore. The resort's in-house master chefs work with each...
Elegant Beach Wedding with Pretty DIY Details
Real wedding by Kate's Lens Photography Matt and Panda were married on a beautiful beach in Lewes, Delaware. Their simple yet elegant wedding accents were stunning with vibrant purple and white, mixed with a rainbow of colors. I especially loved Panda's colorful mix and match bridesmaids! Pretty, personalized details were incorporated throughout, including a special sand ceremony as the sun set on their chic beach DIY wedding. Take in all the lovely below...
Whimsical Rainbows, Chevron & Stripes, and Cacti Wedding Centerpieces
Who's ready to taste the rainbow? You'll be saying YES! once you take in all this lovely from the amazing Kelly Oshiro! Kelly proves that with a little creativity and thinking outside the box, you can create something truly spectacular for your wedding (no matter what your budget). She used an assortment of washi tape to craft a colorful reception table runner and candles, and called on Enjoy Cupcakes for the delicious desserts. Pretty gorgeous, isn't it?! See more from Kelly...
Surfer Wedding in Seattle with Camping, S’Mores, and a Rock n’ Roll Reception
Summer has only been over for a few days and already, I’m daydreaming about the beach, sand, and sun non-stop! Luckily, I stumbled upon the quintessentially West Coast beach wedding of Justin and Karissa (shot by Linhbergh Photography), and got a healthy dose of summer inspiration! The couple met seven years ago when Karissa stopped into the auto parts store where Justin was working, and the rest (as they say) is history! They hosted an intimate Saturday ceremony for friends and...
Destination Vacation… I Mean Wedding
When I think destination wedding, a few things come to mind: beaches, tropical bevies, mini bikini, vacation sex and... oh yeah, the wedding. Right? Because even though I am excited for the happy couple, when I'm spending the ton of money required to attend such an affair, I want to make sure that there is something in it for me too. I know that it sounds selfish, but I am all about being honest, and bridey this is the "norm". Your guests are excited for you, but they are damn well...
The Beach Bride
Beach weddings conjure azure water, white sand and typically a casually chic white dress. Realize if you want to marry beachy, certain dresses may be ideal but you certainly aren't restricted. Any style can be worked for the beach wedding as long as you add or even subtract touches that will bring out its finest beach chic. In the case of the big, cathedral gown with a long train, yes, by all means you can wear it but best to keep off the sand in it--at least until after the...
My Favorite Summer Wedding Stationery Trends: Chevron Stripes, Starfish, & More!
Brides, full disclosure: I spend an ungodly amount of time looking at wedding stationery. If you think you've spent an inordinate amount of time in the last year or so ogling pretty invites and save-the-dates, multiply that by 4. That's how many hours I've clocked wading through wedding stationery options - not just for myself of course, but for BRIDES EVERYWHERE. That being said - here are my current fave seasonal stationery trends: Storybook: Have you noticed? Fairy tales are HOT...
Shopbop Wedding Dresses
I've got a million and a half weddings this year to attend (ok, maybe not that many, but it sure feels like it!) so since I have no time to galavant all over the city finding a dress for every one, I hit the interweb and started my search at Shopbop. I've actually never shopped there before, but came across a whole host of white dresses in every style you can think of...from breezy bohemian to modernly minimal. So many beautiful dresses, and all easily ordered online! I'm sold....
Gorgeous Wedding Dresses by Dahl
I've recently discovered Etsy seller Dahl, and I'm totally in love! Her dresses have the most beautiful silhouettes, and in a range of colors, can work as both bridesmaids AND wedding dresses! With a price point under $300, they dont break the bank either. What do you think of Dahl wedding dresses?
WIN Your Dream Honeymoon to Hawaii!
How would you like to win a 5 star honeymoon to Hawaii? If that sounds right up your alley, then you're in luck! Because now until December 30th, 2011 at 11:59pm CST, you can enter to win the ultimate honeymoon getaway from OneWed, Luxury Link and the famous Royal Hawaiian. One lucky couple will win... 5 Nights at The Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki Breakfast for two each morning $200 dollars to my namesake restaurant, Azure An Amazon...
Honeymoon Like The Royals
...in the Seychelles Islands! Prince William and Kate Middleton jetted off to their tropical honeymoon paradise- the African islands of Seychelles. Here's the skinny on this royal honeymoon destination... • The republic of Seychelles is an archipelago comprised of 115 secluded islands in the Indian Ocean. • We've all heard of Port Victoria and the capital of Seychelles is Victoria, aka Port Victoria. Mahe is the archipelago's main...
Glamourous Beach Wedding
Glamourous beach wedding by Kristen Weaver Photography Fall is officially here, so it's time to say goodbye to sandy beaches, tropical mai tais and teeny weeny bikinis. But who ever said that a stunning fall wedding on the beach wasn't possible? If you've heard it, we're here to change your mind with this gorgeous real wedding by the fabulous Kristen Weaver! I always love the juxtaposition of an edgy, tattooed bride and soft, romantic wedding details....
Plan the Perfect Destination Wedding
Autumn is in the air, and that means many of you are busy planning destination weddings for the Spring and Summer of 2012! So we though this would be a great time to interview Jeff Copeland, destination wedding expert and owner of Simple Weddings in St Petersburg, Florida, for some tips on planning the perfect destination wedding. 1. Planning a wedding in your hometown is hard enough. Planning one from hundreds of miles away must be daunting. What are some...
Beach Wedding Inspiration from BHLDN
Beach brides, you're in for a treat! Because BHLDN's new sand and sea collection is beyond beachy keen! I adore BHLDN's take on beach wedding style. It's natural, vintage-inspired and totally unexpected. When I think beach or destination wedding, I think bright, bold, literal. But BHLDN proves that beach weddings can be soft, romantic, understated and elegant. Leave it to Anthropologie to transform the beach wedding theme into a tranquil dream come true! BHLDN's...
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