Real Weddings: Maryanne + Dan

If I were to describe Lindsey and Dan’s wedding in 3 words, they would be magical, elegant, and glamorous. Lindsey is positively stunning in her stunning Monique Lhuillier gown, and you can’t get much more glamorous and elegant than their venue, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix. Oh, and the magical part? The breathtaking flowers by White House Flowers. Color, color everywhere! As always, the ladies from Outstanding Occasions created a flawless event and Melissa Jill Photography captured absolutely amazing images – get ready to fall in love!

Kiera and Jay’s wedding feels like a warm spring day, thanks to deep lavender bridesmaids dresses by Priscilla of Boston and a gorgeous Arizona landscape at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Adding to the seasonal feel are lush flower garlands and petite fuchsia and purple bouquets by Flora Bella. We love how every detail is perfectly coordinated, thanks to Outstanding Occasions. Modern embellishments on the classic silhouette of Kiera’s Melissa Sweet gown makes it a timeless show-stopper, and we adore the bow sash! At the reception, the pink-and-gray rose motif on the cake repeats the graphics on Kiera and Jay’s Idieh Design stationery. We hope you enjoy these swoon-worthy images from Melissa Jill Photography!

Kaitlyn and John’s Phoenix wedding, planned by Outstanding Occasions, was pretty pink perfection! Florals by Petal Pusher really knocked it out of the park, from the breathtaking ceremony canopy and lush bouquets, the stunning centerpieces and a sweetheart table almost completely draped in a blanket of flowers, to the petite wrapped bundles of flowers for guests as they picked up their escort cards! We absolutely love the touch of bling for the reception, it’s the perfect amount of sparkle for this fabulous fête. Soft, romantic, glamorous, and utterly elegant, we’re so happy to share with you these beautiful photos by Melissa Jill Photography—see them all in the gallery!

Elegant in every way with gorgeous silvery white details, Kara and Jason were married outside at the stunning Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Hints of burlap and twine make this wedding just a touch rustic and I love the cool grey silver brunia and dusty miller within all the soft white florals by Camelback Flowershop. Their long wooden centerpieces work perfectly with the long tables for their outdoor reception. I absolutely love this wedding and all the beautiful photos by Gina Meola Photography!

Elegant, classy, and romantic - that’s Karen and John’s wedding in a nutshell. Event planner Ashley Gain created a stunning event within the beautiful halls and walls of the Country Club at DC Ranch and Petal Pusher’s gorgeous blend of peonies, hydrangea, and roses is pure bliss! I love the pale pink and purple blooms against the sleek silvery-grey of the bridesmaids’ gowns and table linens. If these gorgeous photos by Stephanie Fay Photography don’t make you swoon, then I’m not sure what will!

The Resort at Paws Up has been on my dream vacation list since the moment I heard about it. Never did it cross my mind how spectacular it would be to have a wedding there. And spectacular is most certainly the word that I would use to describe Lindsay and Steven’s wedding…along with unique, thoughtful, and downright breathtaking. Bridesmaids wore separates from J Crew and French Connection and carried rustic yet elegant bouquets by Habitat Floral Studio in shades of soft peach and cranberry. We are madly in love with the gorgeous tablescapes, the horse-drawn wagon, and the positively stunning Montana scenery. The fabulous Michele M. Waite captured all of these gorgeous images – get ready to fall in love!

Courtney and Rob’s big day was an event 10 years in the making. High school sweethearts, they were married in Texas’ lovely Hill Country (where they went to college) in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Pecan Grove. I’m still swooning over the absolutely incredible florals by Wow Factor who live up to their name with the unbelieveable ceremony arch literally dripping with luscious hydrangea and roses in ivory, peach, and blush. Classic with just the slightest touch of country rustic, I’m crazy about Courtney and Rob’s wedding and all the fantastic photos by Nicole Chatham!

I couldn’t be happier about all the prettiness we’ve got today, and wait ’til you see what we’ve got now! This gorgeous styled shoot was created by Imoni Events who incorporated personal and creative details with stunning florals by Petal Pusher. I was swoooning over the colorful palette of pinks and peaches with bright pops of tangerine and I absolutely adore the Southwestern goodness in the backdrop of Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Climbing vines, gorgeous fountains, and old trees? Yes please! Oh how I love this whole shoot and all the photos by Melissa Jill Photography. Hope you enjoy it too!

Sarah and Bill were married at the majestic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. It was a classically elegant event filled with unbelievable florals by The Bloom Room in shades of peach, blush, and orange. Their gorgeous ceremony aisle was lined with lanterns, flowers, and moss and they were married under a dozen twinkling natural globes. I love their color palette and the photos by Two Ring Studios are just perfection!

“I felt lucky just to meet you and be your friend. And I feel even luckier to have married you and love you for a lifetime.”  Tanner and Rachel met on their first day of medical school and their friendship quickly turned into something special, and soon they found themselves gathering their closest family and friends for an intimate destination wedding at the Copperwynd Resort in Fountain Hills, Arizona, where Tanner spoke those words to his new wife.  I love the deep burgundy and plum flowers from Petal Pusher and the beautiful desert setting!  Rachel is a positively radiant bride, resplendent in her gorgeous lace Ulla-Maija gown, and these two are completely head-over-heels in love, as evidenced in the absolutely beautiful images from Melissa Jill.

Months of planning a beautiful outdoor wedding in the desert were almost for naught as thunderstorms threatened to derail Lindsay and Trevor’s Paradise Valley, Arizona wedding. A mere five minutes before the ceremony at Paradise Valley Country Club was scheduled to begin, the sky cleared and sun shined down upon their pretty pink, gold, and silver soiree! White House Design Studio and Ashley Gain Weddings and Events worked with the couple to design a whimsical and chic event full of subtle glam. From Adrianna Papell bridesmaids frocks to sparkly rose gold toppers from CV Linens, mixed metallic sequins set the scene. But nothing could upstage Lindsay, who donned a ruffled Lazaro gown we are head over heels for! Lindsay and Trevor are both Arizona State University alums, and the highlight of the reception was the ASU Marching Band, led by Sparky the mascot, celebrating the newly-married couple. Each image from the always-spectacular Melissa Jill Photography is drop-dead gorgeous!

This Arizona wedding is full of Southwestern charm! Fergus and Amanda are both talented musicians and avid readers, and they incorporated their love for the arts into their vivid and whimsical wedding at El Chorro. Colorful, eclectic details abound at every turn, from the bright orange and red florals by Petal Pusher to the antique gramophone and vintage books in the cocktail hour decor. The couple worked with Outstanding Occasions to bring their vision to life, pulling in details such as bright patterned linens from La Tavola and a stationery suite from Anne Reeser Design with hues perfectly matching Amanda’s bridesmaids’ frocks. We simply adore the light and love in each beautiful image in this 2014 favorite from Melissa Jill Photography!

When Liz and Eric went looking for a venue, they were seeking something that could capture the essence of quintessential Chicago. As soon as they saw Cafe Brauer at the Lincoln Park Zoo, they knew it was the place! Elegant, unique and timeless, they also loved the cafe’s central location. Their wedding design was inspired by the cafe’s classic architecture, with just a touch of garden sweetness added in. Oh and speaking of sweetness? The croquembouche to honor Liz’s year in France: swoon! The color palette of floral arrangements by Scarlet Petal includes the softest pinks and peaches in roses, tulips, stock and even some Queen Anne’s lace. We absolutely adore these photos by Alaina Bos Photography and hope you do, too!

To celebrate their forever love, it’s only appropriate that Paige and Brent chose a laid-back, beautiful Arizona desert setting, the same state in which Brent was once declared its most eligible bachelor! We are smitten with the timeless elegance of Paige’s intricate lace gown and those soft, romantic blooms by Encore! Creative. Following a small ceremony at Valley Presbyterian Church, guests moved on to a rustic but romantic outdoor reception at El Chorro, complete with a classic tiered cake from Classic Cakes and Confections. These lovely images from Gina Meola Photography show an intimate, perfect evening for a sweet couple!

If Diana and Danny’s everyday lives are even half as chic as their Southern California wedding, they’re definitely some of the most stylish people ever! This beautiful couple was married at the Cravens Estate in Pasadena surrounded by friends and family from all over. There are many details about their wedding that I love (like Diana’s amazing shoes and accessories) but once I saw their colorful florals I was smitten! Rooted Harmony blended rich textures and colors to create bright and elegant arrangements that include peonies, roses, wax flower, astilbe, eucalyptus, and even succulents! What a gorgeous wedding with gorgeous photos by Connie Lyu Photography!

Erin and Max are a Chicago couple who planned an Arizona destination wedding, and what better setting than the beautiful Sanctuary on Camelback Resort & Spa. After an outdoor ceremony with the picturesque view of Paradise Valley, guests moved inside to the ballroom where they were greeted by positively gorgeous florals from Petal Pusher – deep purple lisianthus, stock, tulips, and astilbe. Utterly in love with the stunning portraits by Jennifer Bowen!

Sarah and Ethan’s wedding was personal, intimate, and infused with Southern charm. They incorporated family photos and mementos throughout the day, placing photos of themselves as kids on each of the tables, a large screen with family wedding photos at the reception, and (my favorite) Sarah pinned a brooch worn by Sarah’s great-great-grandmother and grandmother on their wedding days to her bouquet. I absolutely love the soft pink, peach and ivory color palette of the flowers by Jan Parker! Each and every one of these photos by Yellow House Photography is more beautiful than the next!

Erin and Scott spent the beginning of their relationship across the country from each other. When they decided to tie the knot, they wanted to somehow incorporate cross-country travel into the day while still maintaining the sophisticated elegance of their venue, Kohl Mansion. Gorgeous florals by Asiel Design included drool-worthy dahlias as well as tulips, roses, and stock in various shades of blush, peach, and pink. Check out the fabulous job Wowpretty did on Erin’s makeup! And of course, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy any of this beauty without the wonderful photos by Meg Perotti!

Monique and Josh’s Scottsdale wedding was filled to the brim with soft, romantic, and elegant details. I can’t get over the breathtaking scenery, old-world charm, and incredible oversized doors of their venue, Montelucia. Monique’s Lazaro gown is swoon-worthy and the beautiful florals by Camelback Flower Shop are the perfect mix of elegance and romance in beautiful pinks and whites. Such beautiful photographs by Keith Pitts to get rid of those Daylight-Savings-Monday blues!

She’s a University of South Carolina girl, he’s a Citadel boy, and they both love southern history. This shared interest was a huge inspiration to Katie and James as they planned their Charleston wedding, choosing The Citadel Summerall Chapel for their ceremony then moving afterwards to the third most historic building in the country, The Old Exchange, for their reception. The celebration was impeccably designed by Sara Hosch of Southern Protocol, classically elegant, soft, and romantic, with absolutely gorgeous florals by Branch Design Studio. The images by Paige Winn Photography capture Katie and James’ day beautifully!