The Lost Boys of Peter Pan Inspiration

It’s so refreshing to see a fall-inspired wedding or shoot using colors outside of the typical fall palette! For this shoot, Michelle Cousins of Utah Events by Design used a copper and gold-inspired palette with touches of peach, pink, and mossy green for a little fall flavor. Details such as the bride’s dress, birdcage veil, and the table linens also give this shoot a vintage vibe. And can we stop for a moment and talk about the cake? The stunning ombre green cake with copper flowers by Sugar Kisses Cakes is absolutely incredible! There’s no better way to start the Thanksgiving holiday than with these beautiful images from Tonya Peterson Photography – a huge thank you to Michelle for sharing this gorgeous shoot with us!

This gorgeous and bright shoot from Alixann Loosle Photography makes us feel like we’ve been transplanted to the glorious Mediterranean region, which is why it’s so hard to believe it took place at the stunning La Caille in Sandy, Utah! We love the tropical feel of the bold flowers from Urban Chateau Floral, their cues taken from floral motif stationery by Alexis June Creative. The breathtaking design, by the always fabulous Michelle Leo Events, gets a playful touch from the cherry red scooter, which we adore! The gorgeous bride is a show-stopper in a romantic, flutter-sleeve gown—we are head over heels in love with all of the gorgeous images!

Did everyone do something fun for Cinco de Mayo? If not, this stunning shoot photographed by Camilla Binks will inspire a belated fiesta! Blooms and Company created a tabletop in the desert by mixing brightly colored florals and cacti with gorgeous aqua accents. Check out the adorable mini piñatas and the great chevron plates! My absolute favorite though is the absolutely breathtaking lace mantilla veil by Tessa Kim. So grab a little sip of tequila and enjoy this beautiful Mexican inspiration!

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!

We are just over-the-top in love with the natural beauty of The Grand America Hotel courtyard, the venue that inspired this shoot from Michelle Leo Events! Simple yet lush florals from Tinge dominate the otherworldly feel of the tablescape, where vintage lace mixes elegantly with brass candlesticks and lovely calligraphy stationery from October Ink atop a rustic handmade table from MC2 WoodWorks. The real grandiose element, however, is the romantic lace on the bridal gown from Alta Moda Bridal Boutique, paired with an oversize bouquet of peach and pink florals and earthy greenery. We’re also loving the lace Juliet cap-style headpiece–stunning! These ethereal images from D’Arcy Benincosa have us dreaming of the English countryside!

Have you ever seen anything so gorgeous? Inspired by rich color and peach fruit, Janice of Bellwether Events teamed with Holly Chapple Flowers and A Daily Something to create this garden shoot loosely based on James and the Giant Peach. We’re dying over these photos from Cyn Kain Photography, who captured a fabulous gown from Chaviano Couture and a cheeky groom in a peach gingham bow tie from Southern Beaus, all set in the pastoral backdrop of Oatlands plantation in Leesburg, Virginia. It’s almost too much goodness to handle at once! The whimsical peach tulle headpiece is ahhh-mazing paired with a bright turquoise bridesmaid’s dress from the Jenny Yoo Collection. We love all the vintage decor—especially the flower cart filled with desserts and cake from Fancy Cakes by Leslie. And check out those fun peach and blue garters from The Garter Girl by Julianne Smith. Love, love, love!

Ahhh. This styled shoot is frothy and girly and just a breath of fresh air—which is great, because we’re left nearly breathless by the gorgeous styling from Maine Seasons Events and the stunning blooms from Floral Fauna. Turquoise milk glass, gold, and tons of pink work together to create the fabulous tabletop decor. And those custom ruffled swags on the tables? We’re in love! The simple texture of the cake from Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott shimmers thanks to exquisite gold detailing, and we adore the letterpress stationery by Gus & Ruby Letterpress and hand-calligraphed by Neither Snow. The models’ gowns from LulaKate look like dresses straight out of a fairy tale—which pretty much sums up why this shoot is one of our favorites of the year! We hope these oh-so-pretty images from Corbin Gurkin Photography make your day like they made ours!

There is just so much pretty in this shoot, I’m over the moon! Kelly Maron Horvath of Paper Stories, Lauren LePine of Ryan Alexander Events, Lynn Fossbender of Pollen, Stevi Savage of AveryHouse, and Shannon Spellman of Plate have dazzled me with their interpretation of glitz and glam for the Inspired Creations Contest, it’s an absolute wonderland of handmade charm.  Mercury glass accents, mother-of-pearl buttons, satin ribbons and gilded china from Plate are just a few of the ways that the team incorporated glitter and glam into their tabletop and dessert display.  And since the Inspired Creations Contest is all about being fabulous on an approachable budget, everything from the sewn paper bunting to the ribbon table runner, escort card holder, cake topper, and even the cake itself was created by Kelly, and all of the decorative accents used in the shoot were brought in from the team’s homes and studios. 

Who better to embody glitter and glam that Marie Antoinette?  Today’s Inspired Creations Contest idea from the Atlanta team of Lara Molettiere Events, Earthly Affair, Edward Zeltser Photography, and I Do Linens captures the sweet feminine glamour of Marie with sparkle, metallics, feathers, gold gilded roses, pearls, crystals, and many other elegant vintage touches!  And best of all, there are eco-friendly touches everywhere – all of the stationery items are created from 100% post consumer recycled paper, the favors are repurposed baby food jars with organic lavender plants, the tea tray stand is vintage china, and all shipping was offset through Carbonfund.org.

I hope you all are ready for some beautiful rustic country wedding inspiration! This styled shoot takes place at the brand new Virginia venue of Lamontagne at Bluemont. It’s a historic home built in the 1800’s that overlooks the Blue Ridge mountains that was originally a Bed and Breakfast. So gorgeous! See if you can find the perfectly aged brick floor in two of the images below.

Utah’s picturesque Twilight Moon Ranch is the setting for this dreamy rustic wedding inspiration created by Michelle Leo Events. Equal parts wild and romantic, Michelle created a world of rustic whimsy in the shadow of the mountaintops. The custom hand-painted gown by Chantel Lauren Designs has us absolutely swooning! The waves of blue tulle pair beautifully with the wild, gorgeous bouquet from Blooms & Blossoms, full of fragrant eucalyptus and colorful blue thistle. A kite from Jivana features swaths of calligraphy by The Wells Makery, and the theme of folded paper was echoed through the tabletop with origami flowers by The Lovely Ave. Michelle Leo Events never ceases to amaze, and we are in love with each image from Heather Nan!

From the moment we laid eyes on the gorgeous floral watercolor invitations from Peter Loves Jane and gorgeous crimson bouquet by Petal Pixie, we knew this winter wedding shoot was something special! The snow-capped trees of Tribble Fork in Alpine, Utah, are a breathtaking backdrop for these images from Brooke Bakken Photography, with punches of crimson and gold stark and beautiful against the fresh white landscape. Petal Pixie grouped flowers in shades from pink to garnet and added spikes of pine and evergreen in a lush bouquet and along the floral linen-draped table. We adore the whimsy of the pattern mixed with vintage brass candlesticks and fresh pomegranates! The bride stuns in an Avenia Bridal gown with a fitted bodice, topped with a cream fur coat we’re swooning over! We’re enamored with this entire shoot, finished with an elaborate ruby and gold confection from Cake-A-Licious—divine!

We love this fresh take on nautical style in weddings! Pale pink and gray stationery from Suite Paperie is still nautical-chic, but in a softer presentation than crisp navy and red. Dulce Dreams Events directed a stunning shoot filled with soft blooms from L’Oasis that fit right into the soothing color palette. With images from Alexis June Weddings and Cyrience Photography on a gorgeous old-school sailboat at Maritime Parc, we just can’t get enough of this chic and sophisticated setting! Staying true to the theme, Madison Lee’s Cakes used real seashells for the molds on the cake, and brown sugar created the illusion of sand. The model’s intricate GEMY by Gemy Maalouf gown is stunning! We’re in love with this shoot from top to bottom—see every last detail in the gallery!

There is so much gorgeous inspiration in this collaboration shoot between Kristyn Hogan and the talented team at Historic Cedarwood, and we love it all! Amber Housley created the lovely floral stationery and helped direct the styling of this bridal party tea in the garden. Eclectic linens from Urban Outfitters ground the tables for a collection vintage dishware and vases on top, filled with bold blooms and some of the prettiest teacups we’ve ever seen! The bridal party sipped pink Champagne from Le Grande Courtage while playing dress-up in amazing gowns from The Bride Room and accessories by Beatrice Couture Designs styled by Opulent Couturier. And aren’t you just in love with the playful side pony styled by Jessica Jones? Run, don’t walk, to the gallery to soak up all of the inspiration!

Winter weddings are so crisp and beautiful, and this stunning winter wedding inspiration shoot—held at the The St. Regis Deer Valley and designed by Events by LMG for the Utah Bride Blog—takes our breath away! The cream and gold decor mixed with lush cream flowers by Branches are elegant with rustic details like metallic antler candlesticks and the natural surroundings. We’re absolutely dying over the gold glitter, from the wrap around the bride’s bouquet to the metallic touches on the cake by Layers and the sparkling invitation suite from Pink Piggy Custom Design. The gown from Alta Moda Bridal Boutique reminds us of a sparkling winter wonderland. Such a stunning affair photographed by the fabulous Rebekah Westover Photography!

This shoot from Brushfire Photography is all about bohemian desert elegance! Inspired by a rain dance in the desert, the rustic theme of these images is softened with the loose wildflower arrangements from Sarah’s Garden, flickering candles, and strands of white lights. Blue linens, plates, and glasses incorporate a watery element that we love! The bride’s Peppermint Pretty gown is stunning against the Arizona desert backdrop, and we adore her casual updo. Did you see the upside down umbrella chandelier? So romantic!

Absolutely fabulous is the name of the game in today’s inspiration shoot from E.M. Anderson Photography! We promise you’ll find tons of great ideas from this winter-inspired scheme set at The Athletic Club of Columbus in Ohio. Gorgeous jewel-tone arrangements from Flowers on Orchard Lane pop against the to-die-for gorgeous Anna Maier | Ulla-Maija Couture gown. Emilie Duncan Event Planning pulled together this breathtaking affair, calling on Ink and Ivory for frame-worthy invitations. Black and ivory linens from Event Source add a touch of drama to the fondant cake by Bella Luna Cakes & Confections. What more could you want? Answer: Nothing!

This gorgeous styled shoot has it all: an absolutely stunning gown from Carine’s Bridal Atelier, Valentino d’Orsay pumps, and the simply breathtaking setting of Keswick Hall at Monticello near Charlottesville, Virginia. The rolling green hills provide a lush backdrop for bold pink and green blooms in bouquets and centerpieces created by Pat’s Floral Designs. We are head over heels for the classic Southern charm that Just a Little Ditty created in this beautiful setting, and the gorgeous images from Jen Fariello Photography!

Photographer Caroline Tran calls this Saddlerock Ranch inspiration shoot—complete with a dreamy tabletop covered in driftwood, protea and colored glass—”easily one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever shot.” It’s no wonder this Malibu, California shoot is one of our favorites of the year! Caroline teamed up with Utterly Engaged magazine and So Happi Together to craft this uber-creative shoot, which was also part of one of the photographer’s recent workshops. We’ve fallen for the eclectic, mismatched vintage seating surrounding the long farmhouse table, provided by Found Vintage Rentals, and the ruffled ombre cake by A Wish and A Whisk. Oh, and the zebras! Who could resist wedding inspiration that comes with zebras?!

This sweet and simple but oh-so-elegant inspiration shoot from Rylee Hitchner Photography features a less-is-more vibe that we adore. It’s no wonder this is a favorite from 2012! From the French-inspired stationery by Neither Snow to the loosely gathered green and white bouquets by Amy Osaba, we’re in love. Jessica Sloane Event Styling & Design pulled together an afternoon Paris affair that’s big on understated sophistication, just like the bride’s Badgley Mischka gown. Vintage silver accents from Southern Events Party Rental Company provide subtle sheen paired with light blue and gold table settings and a lovely, pearlized cake from Dreamcakes Bakery. Beau, oui?