Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve when You Marry the Man of Your Dreams

by Azure

Fill your wedding day with lots of love by incorporating heart-adorned treasures handmade just for you! From customized stamps to add something special to your wedding invites, to his and hers wedding bands that when stacked, make two pieces of a heart whole, the options are endless! Here are 25 whimsical, romantic pretties to get you started...

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A Retro-Inspired Wedding Theme to Love

by Azure

Looking for a wedding theme that packs a major punch, with plenty of retro goodness to go around? Then consider planning a wedding inspired by Pop art (a la Andy Warhol & Roy Lichtenstein)! I attended a Roy Lichtenstein exhibit at the Art Institute this weekend, and couldn't stop the wedding inspiration wheels from turning! Polka dot prints and patterns (paying homage to the Benday Dot Technique Lichtenstein made famous), bold primary colors with pops of black and white, an art...

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French Romance with an Organic Twist

by Azure

Featured editorial by The Emerics If you've seen the French movie Amelie, you know all about the organic goodness this delightful flick delivers. And since Amelie happens to be The Emerics favorite movie of all time (lucky us!), they set out to create an intimate wedding shoot inspired by Amelie. Here's what the photographer had to say... I began to seek out the organic elements of the movie, as well as our favorite quotes to help us set the scene for a small, intimate courtyard...

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Rustic Luxe Wedding Inspiration

by Azure

Love the look and feel of rustic weddings, but also have a penchant for all things glam? Then a rustic luxe wedding theme is perfect for you! I got the idea from Pottery Barn's newest catalog, and couldn't wait to share it with you! When planning a rustic luxe wedding... Choose a barn or outdoor venue in the woods, then dress it up with sparkling chandeliers, luxurious fabrics, and metallic touches of silver or gold. Cover mason jars with lace or tulle, and place votives inside to...

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Find Your Dream Wedding Style with Vogue

by Azure

Vogue.com just came out with its new Wedding Guide (duh, cuz it's June and wedding season is ON), and it's broken down into six distinct styles; Society, Beach, Country, Rebel, Modern, and Gypsy (think bohemian, a la Kate Moss' enchanted I Do's). I love all the wedding style stories featured in this guide, and how Vogue chose a few totally unique, unexpected themes to highlight this season. We've come to expect vintage, rustic, classic, etc. to be standard when reading up on popular...

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The Anatomy of a Mad Men Wedding

by Azure

Here's a little somethin somethin for brides & grooms who LOVE Mad Men! We're showing you what it takes to plan a fabulous vintage chic wedding inspired by the hit AMC show. Check out all the gorgeous photos, and details below: Mad Men Bride: Tea-length wedding dress, fur (or faux fur) stole, birdcage veil, gloves, red lips, retro wedding hairstyle. Mad Men Groom: Classic black tux and bow tie, or sharp tailored suit with a skinny tie, crisp white shirt, collar bar or tie...

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A Country Western Wedding

by Bride Chic

Howdy! Believe it or not you don't have to live in Wyoming to have a celebration the likes of any of these pics. Any country setting will do...all you need is a ranch, farm or meadow to kick up your heels and wing ding it country style. And check it out: Nearly any wedding dress properly accessorized can look cowgirly chic. A western bride with b-maids in cowboy boots and short dresses sure is hot right now. Add in some rustic elements like a weathered barn, pip berries and a...

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Modern meets Vintage in a Love-themed California Wedding

by Azure

Real wedding by Studio Castillero Eunice and Dan's fashionable California wedding will fill you with love this Valentine's Day!  Flawlessly fusing modern with vintage, rustic with urban, the lovely couple tied the knot on August 27th, 2011 at the Estancia Hotel. Photos by Studio Castillero, design by Sitting in a Tree, wedding flowers by The Floral Lab, spotted on 100 Layer Cake  

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Valentine’s Day Details for Your Wedding

by Brooklyn Bride

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and you know what that means....Valentine's inspiration! It would be so easy to work into your wedding decor...I love how all these details are tiny but pack a big punch of love! Cake via kikki.k  |  cupcakes via Oh Darling Photography  |  sugar via Cox & Cox  |  invitation from minted

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Offbeat + Adorable Hockey Rink Wedding

by Azure

    Are you considering planning a fabulous themed wedding with non-traditional touches?  How would you like to skate down the white, icy aisle like this adorable Vancouver couple?     Brit + Drew || Sept 3. 2011 || from Clear Horizon Productions on Vimeo.   Check out this incredible wedding video of Brit + Drew's September I Do's at the Killarney Ice Rink, and feel empowered to think outside the box when choosing your perfect wedding venue. ...

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