A Gorgeous Wedding for Under $6000
Real Wedding by Polis Photography After photographing Kjestine and Brian's wedding at the Southern Vermont Arts Center, and seeing every last detail up close and personal, it was hard to imagine that they were planning on a budget! Now, we've all heard about super crafty brides pulling off breathtakingly beautiful weddings with budgets of $10,000 to $15,000. But $6,000?! Believe it or not, Kjestine and Brian pulled it off! The bride, with help from her friends and bridesmaids,...
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Wedding Inspiration: Rustic Romance
Thinking about planning the perfect rustic wedding? Consider pairing romantic, frilly lace with raw, natural burlap. It's especially ideal for brides wanting to stick with a neutral wedding color palette, and the lace + burlap items available on sites like Etsy are definitely white aisle worthy! See just how lovely the lace and burlap pairing can be, then head over to our gallery of 15 gorgeous burlap wedding treasures!
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5 Mossy DIYs to Beautify Your Wedding
There are SO many ways to use moss to beautify your wedding ceremony and reception decor. And when you incorporate mossy touches throughout your big day, you can go green and save big on your wedding budget, too! Here are five fabulously mossy wedding DIYs definitely worth trying: 1. Mossy Messages scrawled on the wall of your venue will mesmerize wedding guests! Learn how to DIY the moss paint here, and be sure to check with your venue before embarking on this DIY journey. 2....
Burlap Decor for Your Rustic Chic Wedding
Confession: I love burlap. Truth be told, I wanted to fill my wedding with burlap and similarly rustic details, but with the wedding venue we chose it just wasn't a theme that fit. It would have been like putting a barn on the beach. On second thought, a barn on a beach could be amazing! Anyhoo...back to burlap. Burlap is so rustic and chic, provides great texture, and is CHEAP! And there are so many ways you can use it in your wedding decor! Here are eight ideas to get...
Five Unique Favors for your Rustic Chic Wedding
Special to onewed by Chandra of Oh Lovely Day Gone are the days of generic wedding favors for guests (no pressure!). But thinking of something great that won't break the bank can be a challenge. So here are my five favorite favor ideas for your rustic chic wedding. Bonus, they are all totally DIY. You're welcome! 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- {donut holes, or other...
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...
Five Unique Menu Ideas for Rustic Chic Weddings
So menus are often an afterthought, but what a wasted opportunity to let your personality and wedding style shine through. Here are my five favorite menu ideas for a rustic chic wedding. What other unique menu ideas can you share with us? Post a comment...
Rustic Destination Wedding Venue To Swoon For: The Edgewood Tahoe
A few weeks ago, I experienced Lake Tahoe for the very first time. Now, I’ve traveled to some pretty incredible places… the Amalfi Coast, the islands of Greece, London, Beijing, you name it! But I was blown away by the natural, rustic beauty of South Lake Tahoe and its top notch wedding venue, the Edgewood Tahoe. Edgewood Tahoe is situated right on the Lake, surrounded by stunning mountains and rich, lush greens. If you’re thinking a destination wedding is the way to go, but...
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Tuxes and Suits
Organic Wedding Flowers With Personalized Rustic Touches
Are you going for a natural, organic feel for your wedding flowers and decor? If so, these gorgeous arrangements by Stylish Blooms will definitely inspire you! I'm in love with the handmade wood table numbers placed on each reception table! And believe it or not, these were totally DIY, made by the happy couple! This is a lovely idea to up the rustic-chic factor at your wedding! For the beautiful table centerpieces, clear vases were filled with split peas, blue and white...
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Real Wedding Inspiration: Rustic Country Wedding With A Cool Color Palette
Featured Wedding by Nickles Photography Jordan and Tessa's August 7th, 2010 wedding took place at the picturesque Amy's Manor in Pateros, Washington. The bride and groom met in Africa while doing humanitarian work. Humanitarian aid is a cause that both Tessa and Jordan are passionate about, which made this beautiful wedding even more heartwarming. The wedding vibe was perfect- fresh, casual and a bit country. They incorporated their love of travel into the wedding...

