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Twin Peaks Ranch was the setting for this rustic, elegant affair, captured to perfection by Erin Hearts Court. This Southern California fete is a 2012 favorite of the photographers’ and after viewing the jaw-dropping details, coordinated by Bash, Please, it’s one of our favorites, too! The soft, flowing floral arrangements—also designed by Bash, Please—are oh-so-romantic, while the al fresco lounge made of chic furniture pieces from Found Vintage Rentals has seriously stolen our hearts! We love the sweet-and-simple menu scrolled across a mirror, and are falling for the bridesmaids’ soft grey dresses from J.Crew. We know it’s hard to pick—but do you have a favorite detail from this gorgeous wedding?

There’s nothing more mesmerizing than bridal fashions with Old World sophistication and gorgeous details, and these stunning images from Arielle Doneson Photography confirm that! Captured as a look book for Something White bridal boutique near Cleveland, Ohio, at the equally glam The Tudor Arms Hotel, these gowns and veils—especially all of the lovely lace—leave us drooling! We adore the vintage look of the surroundings, complemented by pieces from Borrow Vintage + Eclectic Rentals. Baci Designer created the stationery for this shoot, and oversaw the styling of the entire day. We feel as though we’ve been transported to another era!

This lovely inspiration shoot from Shoot In Love Photographie is perfectly elegant and ethereal, which speaks of its setting in Bordeaux, France. The bouquet, dotted with blush and cream flowers and a lace wrap, is from Fleurs de Mars Artisan Fleuriste. We absolutely adore the casual silver bracelets from H&M and Claire’s, paired with the model’s cream lace Manon Pascual gown, and a pair of T-strap Zara wedges pulls the ensemble together. This effortlessly chic style is the perfect mix of bohemian and sophisticated—see all of the gorgeous images in the gallery!

Nikki and Matt look so glamorous in these fun images of their engagement session with Hazelnut Photography! The cool blue vintage Mercedes convertible ups the old-school feel, and stops around Pasadena, California, add to the classic romantic vibe. Isn’t Nikki gorgeous in her navy and ivory classic dresses? We just adore each and every little bit of their sweet day!

A little cuteness goes a long way, and swiss dots definitely provide just the perfect amount of cuteness! Whether hidden in layers of tulle, as the most adorable cake icing, or front and center on a romantic dress or veil, sweet swiss dots are our current crush!

Who knew that a game of Sorry could be so stylish? But if this insanely fabulous engagement shoot by Ken Kienow is any clue, it seems that anything Pamela and Troy do is super stylish! The Victorian was the perfect Santa Monica venue for this cool California session, too, with its beautiful outdoor courtyard and dramatic indoor bar. From playing board games to enjoying a cocktail and lounging around with a good book,  this couple is gorgeous, cool and clearly completely smitten with each other!

Catie and Mike wanted their wedding to be an homage to their Greek heritage and what a wonderful homage it was! Timeless but also fresh, they chose to celebrate at Union Station in Los Angeles. Flowers in yummy shades of peach and melon with hints of gray by the incomparable Bash, Please are absolute perfection! Their reception was a bit of a distance from their ceremony, so they chose to take the LA metro between the two venues which made for some fantastic photos. This whole wedding is just so chic and gorgeous, I can’t get enough of these wonderful images by Justine Ungaro!

I’m absolutely swooning over Debbie and Robert’s classic and modern wedding! There are so many details that are just so gorgeous – Debbie’s beautiful gown and shoes, flowers by the always incredible JL Designs, but I have to admit that my favorite part of their big day is the actual venue itself, Serra Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, California. The couple wanted their celebration outside, but at the same time, their religion is very important to them. So, what to do? Bring in antique church pews and suspend chandeliers from mid-air over the venue’s courtyard, of course! After the ceremony, the courtyard was flipped into a banquet-style outdoor reception so that everyone could celebrate under the stars. Love love love this wedding and all the gorgeous photos by Sarah K Chen!

If I could choose 3 words to describe today’s absolutely incredible shoot, they would be vintage feminine elegance.  The shoot was inspired by the large hats and fine gloves in ladies’ fashion from the turn-of-the-century as well as one of the most feminine activities of all, tea time! Kelly Oshiro and Tricia Fountaine teamed up to create this gorgeous shoot, pairing pink, peach, and lavender florals with vintage silver containers, tea sets, and old perfume bottles. And just when you think it just can’t get any more fantastic, there’s a puppy too (Kelly’s adorable pup, Mira)! This whole shoot is so gorgeous, it was nearly impossible to only share a few of the gorgeous photos by Kirsten Ellis of Beaux Arts Photographie with you today! Thanks so much to the fabulous team who put it together for sharing it with us today!

In addition to colorblocking which we talked about last week, another detail I’m loving this spring are all the fun and girly floral patterns in shoes, accessories, and clothing. We’ve featured a few weddings with bridesmaids in floral dresses here at EAD, so let’s take a look at them as well as some other ways to incorporate this fabulous trend.

Melissa and Jason were married at the Luxe Hotel in Bel Air. It was a modern and sophisticated event designed by JL Designs full of fresh elements like succulents, quartz vessels, white and green florals, and chevrons. Melissa’s gorgeous bouquet was a mix of white florals like peonies and orchids as well as succulents. The ballroom of the hotel was draped in white fabric and tables were decorated with incredibly sleek arrangements of lush white florals as well as succulents and viburnum in textured white and quartz vessels. I’m so in love with absolutely everything about this wedding and all the gorgeous photos by Meg Perotti – it is easy to see why this wedding was one of Meg’s favorites of the year!

I love the delicate, romantic feel of ombre elements, and this gorgeous inspiration shoot from Eventity Inc highlights ombre in the most beautiful way!  The Darlington House in La Jolla was the backdrop for a beautiful bridal look and tablescape in a classic pink, white, and sage color palette. The fresh, clean tabletop features flowers from Sweet Pea Flower Company and soft ombre menus and place cards from Cali Cards, and to top it off there is the most amazing cake from Hey There Cupcakes! Sit back and enjoy the fabulous images from Bryan N. Miller Photography!

I am completely obsessed with this shoot. My father was a carpenter and when I was a little girl we lived in a guest cottage on the huge estate where he worked. I spent quite a bit of time exploring the woods around our house creating adventures and dreaming up fairy tales. These gorgeous images by Kristen Booth immediately took me back to my adventures in the woods! Flower crowns? Yes please. Fairy dust? Of course. An incredible collaboration between Kristen Booth, Celeste Styling and Artistry, and Patterns On Walls. I absolutely cannot wait to see what these ladies come up with next!!

When I think of what an elegant Newport Beach wedding should look like, Alison and Chris’ event is exactly what I picture. The color palette is fresh and clean, the florals classy and understated, the bride decked out in pearls…so classic! Oh, and wait till you see where they got married. If I had access to a private residence like this, there is no doubt in my mind that our guests would have been dining in long tables along the water under string lights too! Sigh…I can feel that fresh breeze now. Incredibly beautiful event coordinated by Joyful Weddings & Events and photos by the always amazing Meg Perotti.

Kristen from Kristen Steele Photography and Tiffani from Creative Design Events sent over this gorgeous bridal session they put together using gowns from Priscilla of Boston, one of my favorite design houses.

I love all things citrus – the smells, the tastes, the colors!  So when I saw this gorgeous inspiration shoot styled by Intertwined Events and photographed by Love Ala, I was instantly smitten.  The adorable couple, Amber and Eric, were married last year but unfortunately did not have a professional photographer to document their day, so this anniversary shoot was the perfect way for them to re-live their wedding with all of the details and photos they missed their first time.

Hello lovelies. Hope you’re all having wonderfully calm, inspired days.

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We just returned from a fabulous week in NYC for Bridal Fashion Week, where we were introduced to new collections and offerings from the best of the best in wedding fashion. One of our favorite new lines? Lillian Wild‘s “Create” Collection- a customizable collection that is the epitome of modern, classic simplicity. With a set of gowns each named after peonies (swoon), the Lillian Wild lookbook showcases separates, underlays and overlays, and dresses, designed to flatter every bride. Select from five laces, three linings, and multiple cuts and styles, to create a bridal look as unique as you are! The collection is expected to arrive at retailers all over North America in the new year, and is now available in the Lillian Wild Bridal boutique in Kelowna, BC. See the entire lookbook here!