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{Real Wedding} Summer & Angel’s French-inspired Wedding

by Nicole on 12.20.2011
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Summer and Angel aren’t ultra-traditional, so they really wanted their wedding to reflect their unique personal style while still paying homage to Summer’s French family. The result was a simply gorgeous wedding full of feathers, lovely little details and pops of peacock-inspired color. But enough talking, take a look… Thanks, Summer and Angel for sharing [...]

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{Real Wedding} Jessica & Mike’s Vintage, DIY Wine Country Wedding

by Nicole on 12.06.2011
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I get quite a few real wedding submissions in my inbox, and every once in a while, one comes through that really makes me swoon. THIS is one of those weddings. Jessica and Mike were married at the beautiful Viansa Winery in Sonoma, California. Not only does it have that vintage touch that I simply [...]

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{Big-Screen Inspiration} Twilight-Themed Wedding Magic

by Cheryl on 11.17.2011
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Whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, totally entranced by the Twilight saga or not interested at all, you have to admit that the romantic love story certainly provides for some seriously breathtaking inspiration! With the Twilight Breaking Dawn premiere just half a day away, I am pleased to feature a Twilight-themed event that was [...]

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{Real Wedding} Malissa & Brian’s Wine Country Wedding Weekend

by Nicole on 09.20.2011
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Ya know how sometimes you read about a real wedding and it sounds so cool and fun that you wish you were there? That’s how I felt when I heard about Malissa & Brian’s wedding weekend…that’s right, I said weekend. The bridal party completely took over the Kenwood Inn and Spa in Sonoma Wine Country [...]

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Outdoor Wedding Trend: Self-Serve S’mores Station

by Nicole on 06.14.2011
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If you’re one of the many brides tying the knot outdoors this summer or fall, I have an exciting trend to share — the self-serve s’mores station! A couple months ago, I actually attended a wedding with this delicious after-dinner treat, so I was very excited when Amanda Hollowell of JL Events in Savannah, GA [...]

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Eleanor & Armin’s Vibrant DIY Wedding

by Nicole on 04.05.2011
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Most of the time when a bride submits a wedding to me to be featured, I have a pretty hard time choosing which photos to use in my post. But Eleanor and Armin’s wedding presented me a whole new level of challenge. I mean, honestly, this is the picture of detail-heavy weddings…AMAZING! Eleanor and Armin [...]

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Lindsey & Matt’s Navy & Lime Mountain Wedding

by Nicole on 03.24.2011
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Lindsey and Matt wanted a small, intimate wedding with just their closest friends and family, outside with beautiful views and landscaping. Lucky for them, they found their perfect wedding venue in Lindsey’s parents home in the Santa Cruz Mountains. And boy is it gorgeous! Pairing Lindsey’s love for clean lines with the romanticism of the [...]

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Kelsey & Randy’s Laid-back Ocean-side Wedding

by Nicole on 03.16.2011
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Today, I’m excited to bring you a laid-back real wedding feature, complete with a gorgeous bride! Kelsey and Randy met on the beaches of San Diego where they both worked as lifeguards, so it was important for them to draw from their beach roots when they were setting the tone for their wedding. And while [...]

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Kathy & Jeremy’s Vineyard Wedding

by Nicole on 12.29.2010
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Truth be told, I have a slight obsession with looking at other people’s wedding photos. Even though I’m passed my own, I still just die over every little detail of every wedding I see…so imagine my delight when Kathy sent me THIS wedding. Swoon! Kathy and Jeremy were married back in June in Livermore, California. [...]

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Melissa & Aaron’s Colorful, Candy-Themed Wedding

by Nicole on 10.18.2010
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Today’s post comes straight to you from Kathleen Kinser of Knoxville’s JoPhoto. Can I just say, I love when photographers send me detail-heavy real weddings like this one! Melissa and Aaron got married back in August at the Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn & Cottages in Sevierville, TN. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains, the [...]

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