The Antithesis of A Big Fat Gypsy Wedding
I know I'm not the only one blown away by TLC's My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. I mean, I've had to hold myself back from doing deep-dive research to see if the crazy practices, traditions, and costumes are really real and representative of true Gypsy (aka Romany) culture. Because things like 15 and 16 year old brides, wedding dresses so heavy they make you bleed, and "grabbing" and bridal kidnappings... just seem soooo wrong. But I'll admit that the pure entertainment of it all keeps me...
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Vintage
Sweet & Stylish Southern Wedding
Real wedding by Love Is A Big Deal I was instantly smitten when I spotted this gem on Style Me Pretty! Tari and Ruben planned an outdoor wedding ceremony followed by a rustic reception at the gorgeous Historic Cedarwood. The overall wedding vibe was country and chic, sweet, stylish and full of southern charm! The bride and groom wore cowboy boots and the groom received the most outside the box wedding gift... a Caesar Guerini shotgun! Tari's bridesmaids wore maroon dresses in...
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Flowers
Intimate, Romantic, Outdoor Wedding
Real Wedding by Kate Ignatowski Photography Lauren and Igor’s romantic wedding in Australia was set at a friend's private residence, with an intimate guest list of just 60 of the couple's closest friends and family. Guests traveled from near and far, from Cairns to Brazil, to attend Lauren and Igor's heartwarming I Do's, and you could feel the love all around you! Rain drops started to come down just as the couple exchanged wedding rings during the ceremony, but you could tell...
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Spring and Summer
Outdoor Southern Wedding with a Bright Color Palette
Real wedding by Jason Armond Photography Holland and Tripp's outdoor summer wedding was charmed to say the least! Their wedding theme was Southern Vintage, and they selected a bright wedding color palette of turquoise, orange, yellow and grey. Holland wore a stunning vintage-inspired tea length wedding dress by Justin Alexander, and her groom was dapper in a Dolce & Gabbana tailored suit. The bridesmaids wore chic one-shoulder turquoise dresses by Dessy, and the groomsmen...
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Spring and Summer
Vibrant Fall Wedding with a Vineyard Venue
Real wedding by Mosca Photo Lisa and Chris tied the knot at Gorge Crest Vineyard in Underwood, Washington on 10.22.2011. The wedding venue was beyond gorgeous, surrounded by sprawling mountains and trees. The weather was picture perfect, and the warm autumn colors complimented the couple's fall wedding theme. Lisa was such a beautiful bride, wearing an ivory lace wedding dress and a half-up wedding hairstyle. Her 'maids wore eggplant purple frocks, and all the ladies clutched...
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Fall and Winter
Music Lovers Unite in an Outdoor Real Wedding
Real wedding by Katherine O'Brien Photography Stephanie and Brett tied the knot at the Mercury Hall wedding venue in Austin, TX. Their special day was tons of fun, very relaxed with lots of personality! The couple shares a love of music, so a customized wedding playlist for the ceremony and reception was a must! For their outdoor wedding ceremony, Stephanie and Brett chose the unexpected songs below: The Party by St. Vincent Ambulance by...
Plan the Perfect Outdoor Wedding
Tying the knot outdoors? When planning an outdoor wedding, there's a lot to consider and lots to plan for. But no need to worry... onewed is here to share the top 10 ways to ensure your outdoor wedding is out of this world! 1. Specify dress code: It’s a backyard… But it’s a wedding… So you can't blame wedding guests for being confused about what to wear. Let your loved ones know if you're planning a formal, semi-formal, or informal affair. 2. Plan for...
Outdoor Spring Wedding with Country Chic Charm
Country chic real wedding by Brett Arthur Weddings Sarah and Matt's lovely Spring wedding took place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They choose a quaint B & B called Rock Quarry Farm for their wedding venue, and braved the treacherous weather that rolled through the state on 4.16.11. Despite having to batten down the hatches for the first part of the day, it was apparent that neither wind, rain or tornadoes could dampen the spirits of these two lovebirds. Thank heavens the skies...
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Photo and Video
Vintage-Inspired California Wedding to Make You Swoon!
Gorgeous real wedding by Stephanie Williams Photography Maya and Joe's vintage-inspired California wedding was beyond words! And the wedding ceremony and reception details were so out-of-this-world, they'll inspire future nearlyweds' I Do's for years to come! The couple tied the knot in the courtyard of the Hyatt Valencia in Valencia, CA, and thanks to wedding planner East West Event Production, the day ran flawlessly. The happy bride and groom chose an elegant wedding color...
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Photo and Video
Outdoor Real Wedding in Colorado: Purple and Damask
Real wedding by Pippin's Pictures Sara and Brad tied the knot on July 09, 2011 in rustic Lakewood, Colorado. They chose a simple outdoorwedding venue, and spruced it up with lots of DIY details. Rich pops of purple accented black & white damask, an unexpected choice for this rustic locale, but lovely nonetheless! The damask pattern incorporated throughout brought elegant sophistication to Sara and Brad's summertime I Do's! The bride wore her wedding hair sleekly pulled into a...

