Aqua + White Waterfront Wedding

Ahh, a fresh take on nautical wedding décor! We’re in heaven! Cara and Nicholas met in Hawaii (hello—how romantic!), but they wanted something truer to their New England roots for the biggest day of their lives. That meant heading to Cara’s home state of Connecticut for a traditional ceremony at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Brookfield, followed by one of our favorite receptions ever at The Candlewood Lake Club. Everything is just so crisp and pretty, from the lush bouquets to the hydrangea and orchid arrangements from The Garden Party. We adore the sweet mint green bridesmaids dresses from Jenny Yoo Collection. Cara wore a simple but stunning Badgley Mischka gown with an awesome pair of strappy Ralph Lauren heels, and Elisabeth Millay Photography made Cara and Nicholas feel like “we were in a magazine shoot!” A basket weave design on the cake from Lindsay Wallin Cakes complemented the entire theme, and we love that guests sailed “wish boats” across the lake!

Cheyenne and John’s lovely wedding at The Outdoor Art Club in Mill Valley, California, is an earthy but elegant interpretation of the local scenery, with garden florals by Studio Choo and a ceremony beneath a canopy of lush green trees. Continuing with the bohemian spirit of the day, Cheyenne’s matron of honor and solo bridesmaid chose their own dresses from J.Crew and Free People, while Cheyenne stunned in a column-style lace gown from Atelier des Modistes. We love the green garland details on Cheyenne and John’s stationery from Painted Tongue Studios and menu cards from Fairmount Creates, which ties in with the rustic look of the venue. Events by Satra helped the couple coordinate the day, ensuring that every detail was perfect. Organic touches like seed packet favors and loose arrangements in gold and green reinforced the laid-back elegance of the affair, creating a cozy ambience. We are loving every single image from Matthias Photography!

Stella and Tim’s Rochester, Minnesota, wedding is filled with romance and charm, and the sweet details shine through in these sweet images from Laura Ivanova Photography! Tim’s parents officiated the outdoor ceremony at Mayowood Stone Barn, where Stella and Tim stood beneath a canopy of trees to recite their vows. Stella’s bridesmaids wore some of our favorite bridesmaids dresses ever—elegant and chic gold halter-style dresses by French Connection. Stella’s gorgeous appliqued gown from BHLDN is simple but stunning, complemented by the roses and anemones in her bouquet by Summer Harsh Botanical Artistry. Inside the stone and brick reception site, slightly rustic peach and cream décor is a pretty backdrop for lunch and a cake dessert table featuring confections from Cakes by Jan. Thanks to Jennifer Dunwell Orton of Premier Planning Services, not a single detail was overlooked in this lovely affair! Ooh and aah over all of the gorgeous images in the gallery!

When a couple chooses Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to host their wedding festivities, you can be sure that gorgeous blooms will be center stage—and that’s why we love Rachel and Jason’s colorful garden wedding filled with orange, pink, and red florals. During the outdoor ceremony, Rachel wore a classic ruched gown from the Romona Keveza Collection while carrying a bright bouquet by Rosehip Floral. Her daughter and flower girls wore subtle cream dresses by Monsoon and I Love Gorgeous, while bridesmaids opted for sleek, darker dresses by J.Crew. We love how everything fits nicely into the garden theme, from stationery by Studio SloMo and Botanical PaperWorks to the flower girl hair wreaths. The Nichols photography team did a fabulous job of capturing the laid-back Austin celebration, as always, making sure to catch details like wildflowers planted in wooden boxes and a wax leaf and floral chair garland at the patio reception. Huge flower blossoms decorate each dessert on a wooden table featuring pies and cakes from Whole Foods Market. This wedding couldn’t be any more fabulous—see all of the gorgeous photos in the gallery!

We are smitten with the lovely details of Kristen and Kevin’s Los Angeles wedding at the Skirball Cultural Center! Lush pink and white flowers from G Fiori Floral Design are soft and pretty against Kristen’s Anne Barge gown from The White Dress. The ribbon and rhinestone belt of the gown was the inspiration for the gray bridesmaids dresses from J.Crew. Tall pink and green topiary arrangements and a dessert table filled with sweets surrounds a tall white confection from Cake Crumbs have us drooling. Wish Wonder Dream Wedding Coordination ensured that the day went smoothly, just like these images from Heidi Ryder Photography show!

There’s something about California weddings that are so laid-back yet beautifully sophisticated! Becca and Solomon’s fete in San Luis Obispo is so pretty, thanks to lush bouquets and dozens and dozens of white hydrangeas from Flowers by Fluidbloom. Taupe bridesmaids dresses are natural and pretty against the landscape. And we can’t get past the fabulous flower on Becca’s Melissa Sweet gown—it’s fabulous! We hope you love these photos from Korie Lynn Photography as much as we do—see them all in the gallery!

We can’t decide what part of Natalia and Cody’s wedding is our favorite: the cotton candy-colored bridesmaids dresses, the outdoor setting of Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley, California, or the punches of pastel color in the hydrangeas and roses from Floral Design by Reina. Everything is so effortlessly sophisticated! Of course, Natalia’s Badgley Mischka gown is amazing, with lace and beading details on the skirt, bodice, and even sleeves. We’re also fond of Cody’s classic gray suit from Nordstrom, with a peach tie that complements the color scheme of the day, pulled together perfectly by Tres Fabu Event Planning and Design. More rustic details, like the birch and floral arbor and barnlike setting of the reception—where a cake from Parker-Lusseau Pastries & Cafe holds court—keep everything fairly low-key. Josselyn Peterson captured all of the lovely details of this pretty occasion!

I’m pretty sure if I was still planning my own nuptials, Walker and Scott’s gorgeous Sonoma winery wedding would be at the top of my inspiration list. Reflecting the couple’s love of wine country, the event was fresh, elegant, and romantic. Stunning roses, hydrangeas, and orchids decorated Mayacama in a palette of soft peaches, creams, and bright greens. Guests dined under olive trees that were dotted with sparkly hanging votives as the sun set. Such an incredible wedding and I’m so excited to share these gorgeous photos by Julie Mikos with you! Enjoy!

Katie and Jeffrey celebrated their nuptials on a gorgeous winter day. After a ceremony at Katie’s childhood church, the guests moved to New Jersey’s Ryland Inn for a warm and cozy reception. The Ryland Inn’s large rustic ballroom with a beautiful stone fireplace was dimly lit by candlelight and Conroy’s Creations created breathtaking large arrangements to accent the cathedral ceilings. To combat the chilly December day (theirs was a 12/13/14 soiree!), the bridesmaids accented their J.Crew gowns with soft gray pashminas. Their warm and romantic day was beautifully captured by Brklyn View Photography!

Katie and Collin’s Santa Barbara wedding is complete and total perfection. The couple was engaged in Jackson Square in New Orleans, and they brought the Big Easy to the West Coast, where they currently live. Their oceanside ceremony was followed by a traditional Second Line, and they danced the night away to Louis Armstrong. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore is a lush oasis, and the couple worked with Central Coast Memory Makers to bring their vision of traditional elegance to life. Precious and Blooming Floral brought a touch of the South to the arrangements, adding magnolia leaves to the florals. The beautiful greenery brings out the beauty of the surroundings. Every single image from Rebekah Westover Photography is utterly stunning!

Julie and Nick met while attending Tulane Law School, and after being together for only a year and a half, Nick was diagnosed with cancer. After weathering that storm together, it’s only appropriate that the couple celebrated their spring wedding with some April showers, sure to bring good luck for this strong and loving couple’s life together. They chose to say “I Do” surrounding by their family, friends, and stunning Louisiana Oak trees at the stately Stella Plantation, Everyone embraced the spring sprinkles by donning umbrellas and wellies for the ceremony. Then, after a walk under the cover of the oak trees to the reception tent, they enjoyed a candlelight dinner and danced the night away to the tunes of Atlanta Rhythm and Groove. We absolutely adore the sophisticated blue and white color palette. Patterned linens from La Tavola are perfectly topped with a sea of candlelight and fluffy white hydrangea centerpieces designed by Kim Starr Wise. A rainy-day wedding is no easy feat to pull off, but Sapphire Events carried it out with aplomb. We are completely charmed by each beautiful image from Catherine Guidry!

Meagan and Adam’s Missouri soiree is the perfect summer affair. Held at the lakeside venue of Integrity Hills, the couple worked with Abby Mitchell Events to bring their nautical theme to life. Flowers were an important part of the day, and Artistry in Bloom matched the beauty of the surroundings with lovely and interesting arrangements of kale, hydrangea, coffee berries, garden roses, and protea. Meagan traveled to South Africa during her veterinary training and became enchanted by protea, so incorporating the exotic bloom was close to her heart. Maritime accents such as rope and knots decorated the tables, which were set with navy linens and striped silver napkins echoing the bridesmaids’ pretty J.Crew frocks. Meagan is a vision in a vintage Priscilla of Boston gown from Marry Go Round and veil handmade by her aunt. We love the perfect pop of pink lipstick in her flawless makeup by Makeup by Melissa Britt. Each image from Christine Bonnivier Photography is perfection, right down to the sparkler exit!

It doesn’t get more perfect than an Italian villa in the middle of the Arizona desert! Scottsdale’s Sassi restaurant was the setting for Danielle and Richard’s classic wedding, which combined the elegance of the venue with the desert setting for a unique and beautiful event. The couple wanted their intimate wedding to reflect their personalities and taste, and put their skills to work handcrafting items for their soiree. Danielle designed the wedding invitations and calligraphed the envelopes and favors, while Richard made the box for their wine box ceremony. Each guest received a succulent or cactus plant as a favor, perfect for their out of town guests, who were able to bring home a touch of Arizona. Flowers By Jodi created chic white and cream centerpieces of garden roses and hydrangea, adding sprigs of greenery to echo the venue’s ivied walls. We’re smitten with each thoughtful detail, captured by the wonderful Andrew Jade Photography!

Jennifer and Daniel fell in love with the French-Vietnamese chapel and covered barn at Camp Lucy the moment they set eyes upon the venue just outside of Jennifer’s hometown of Austin, Texas. With a short engagement, the couple pulled together a dream team of vendors to create their rustic, elegant day. Beautiful florals from Posey Floral and Event Design brought the outside in, with eucalyptus and hydrangea trumpets flanked by low-lying peach and ivory blooms in wooden boxes. Personal details were peppered throughout, from the lace sachets handcrafted by Daniel’s grandmother, which were filled with French candies to honor Daniel’s French heritage, to the grapefruit fizz signature cocktail, the recipe crafted by the couple. We adore the fresh seafoam green bridesmaids dresses from J.Crew and Jennifer’s sleek Pronovias gown from Brickhouse Bridal,with a chic updo by Mandy Silver. Each image from Forever Photography is perfection!

We were completely and utterly smitten by Loriann and Wesley’s Texas Hill Country wedding at Camp Lucy the moment we set eyes upon it. The couple mixed relaxed glamour (how fabulous are Loriann’s bejeweled Gianni Bini heels?) and romantic decor to create a sweet, slightly shabby-chic soiree. Bee Lavish designed a garden ceremony under a magnificent arbor by Whim Florals, with illuminated oak trees and elegant, bright florals on each aisle pedestal. Guests then moved inside the timber-framed Great Hall, where they were greeted with farmhouse style tables, lush garland centerpieces, and vintage china. Loriann is the picture of sophistication in an Enzoani gown and her mother’s vintage veil, and her maids are sweet and chic in J.Crew frocks. Each and every image from Michelle Boyd Photography is perfection!

Elise and Michael’s wedding showcases the stunning city of Chicago almost as well as it illustrates their love for each other! An interfaith ceremony at Old St. Patrick’s Church brought together both families’ traditions, and their Chicago Cultural Center reception—planned and designed by Beth Bernstein of SQN Events—is the epitome of classic sophistication. The stunning Preston Bradley Hall, with its ornate dome and stately marbled walls, was the perfect backdrop for a reception featuring elegant calligraphy details, centerpieces of greenery, candles, and soft white blooms from Flora, and a rocking party set to the tunes of Matt Lewis and The Union. Each and every image from Olivia Leigh Photographie is perfection!

Alexi and Stephen’s Pittsburgh wedding is all about pure timeless romance. After a ceremony at the gorgeous All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, guests moved to the historical The Pennsylvanian for a stunning reception designed by Rania Harris. Mt. Lebanon Floral brought the outdoors in with gorgeous greenery, elements of moss, and textured florals in shades of green and coral. Alexi and her bridesmaids wore  Monique Lhuillier gowns from Ann Gregory For The Bride, the bridesmaids dresses in the palest of blush perfectly offset by bouquets of deep pink and paired with lace ribbon to match Alexi’s gown. We know you will fall in love with the elegant images from Caroline Yoon!

Courtney and Shawn’s wedding at The Little Nell is pure Colorado magic. Though it snowed the next day, their September wedding could not have fallen on a more gorgeous, sunny day. The couple chose bright fall colors to pop against the lush green mountains and worked with the wonderful Lauryl Lane and Virginia of Bluebird Productions to create a beautiful, warm setting amongst the pines and in the dramatic ballroom. Centerpieces of aspen trees and an assortment of fall blooms (loving those orange tulips!) graced the tables and brought the fall foliage indoors. We adore the laid-back Colorado elegance in the stunning images from James Christianson!

Andrea and Alex’s Palm Springs wedding perfectly captures the feeling of their desert surroundings. Their poolside soiree is clean and classic, without any stuffiness or pretense, and you can just feel the love radiating between them! After a ceremony in the Alcazar Hotel‘s charming courtyard, guests moved poolside for the chic reception, with a family-style dinner at estate tables set beneath string lights and the glow of the setting California sun. How adorable are Andrea’s three neices as fairy-like flower girls? Their feathery gold dresses are a whimsical offset to Andrea’s stunning Jenny Packham gown. A late-night Cinco de Mayo fireworks show and late night tacos capped off the evening—we are blown away by the beautiful images from Melissa Gidney!

We just adore every classic New England detail in Erica and Shane’s Newport, Rhode Island, wedding. From the waterfront venue of Castle Hill Inn to the breathtaking views and lush white flowers from Greenlion Weddings dotting every part of the landscape, we are swooning over these images from Melissa Robotti Photography. An elegant chuppah on the lawn, covered in white orchids and hydrangeas, is stunning in front of the gray Atlantic waters. Erica is beyond lovely in a Vera Wang gown and veil, paired with a vintage style crystal hair pin we adore. The couple’s pugs participated in the ceremony, dressed in blue gingham bow ties from Silly Buddy. We’re loving the cream and blush floral arrangements set in vintage wooden boxes at the tent reception, interspersed with earthy green lemon leafs in tall vases. Romantic blooms steal the show here, including heirloom roses, lisianthus, ranunculus, hydrangeas, orchids, and sweet pea tendrils. Don’t miss the adorable cake topper—created by Sian Keegan—of Erica and Shane’s pups. It’s one of our favorite details of this gorgeous affair!