Chic + Coastal Wedding Inspiration

A backdrop of verdant green climbing ivy and dreamy painterly florals would play a muse for any impressionist artist, so it’s no wonder that Indigo Event Design chose the stunning gardens and chateau of Monet Vineyards for this Claude Monet-inspired shoot. BLUE Floral Company created a pastel rainbow of locally-sourced florals to paint the outdoor ceremony space and stunning bouquet that is worthy of Monet’s brush itself. Lush centerpieces of coral and butter yellow peonies, lavender scabiosa, and dusty blush roses sit atop a french blue table, with just the right touch of regal elegance from gold flatware and chargers. Romantic and intimate, these photos by RTFaith Photography prove that even a micro-wedding can be a fairytale wedding too!

What do you get when you combine the fantastic set of gifts available at David’s Bridal with a sunny Chicago loft, an adorable pup (ahem, MY adorable pup, Mollie), and 5 lovely ladies? A bridesmaid shower that is absolute perfection! A “bridesmaid shower” is the perfect way to thank your besties for standing by your side on the big day. This fun, festive, and colorful soiree produced by the ladies of Aisle Society showcases the amazing gifting goodies from David’s Bridal! David’s Bridal has everything your gals will love: chic printed robes, cute monogrammed water bottles, keychains, necklaces, adorable hair ties, and more! Their personalization options make it easy to give custom gifts like makeup bags, gift boxes, floral compacts, and even oh-so-chic floppy hats. Find gifts for all of your bridesmaids, and top it off with the prettiest personalized box to package it to perfection! With decor, gifts, and favors perfect for all the events surrounding the wedding, and customizable gifts to add a personal touch, David’s Bridal is a one-stop-shop for your wedding!

Today’s feature is for everyone who loves luscious blooms! The Petal Report and Frampton’s Flowers created a gorgeous springtime shoot set against the dreamy backdrop of Charleston, SC, showcasing the spring season’s best florals! The months of March-July bring out some of the most colorful and unique blooms, from garden roses to anemones, in a bounty of beautiful pastel colors. Cayleigh and Elaine’s advice? Stick with the stems that are blooming during your wedding season and let their varieties guide your color palette! You’ll get the most healthy and vibrant blooms. Read on to grab some more spring wedding flower tips and see the spectacular images captured on film by Hannah Alyssa Photography!

Set in an industrial warehouse space, today’s Aisle Society shoot featuring Minted stationery and decor is natural, organic, and ethereal! Louise from B.LOVED designed two different looks, each showcasing invitations with greenery and floral motifs from Minted. The watercolor influenced Leafy Ampersand suite and the vivid Diamante set inspired a blush, gray, and green setting with botanical motifs, floaty bridesmaids dresses from TH&TH Bridesmaids, and an on-trend macrame gown from Luella’s Bridal. Whimsical gold foil trees dot the tabletop, which sits beneath a canopy of suspended greenery designed by Moss and Stone Floral Designs. Minted’s Vines of Green all-in-one invitation and Petal Surround suite are showcased in the second look, with dramatic black tableware, coordinating black table numbers and menus, and flowing silk ribbons. The greenery inspired stationery sets, loose florals, and refined organic feel are perfectly on-trend, and we couldn’t be more in love with the stunning images by Helen Warner Photography!

Equal parts glamorous and playful, this garden wedding inspiration shoot from Marsais, Blush and Vine, and Weddings by Jessee channels inspiration from Marie Antoinette and cotton candy! The unique juxtaposition perfectly captures the sweetness of Brittany and Ethan’s love for one another, and combines for a whimsical fairytale shoot not to be soon forgotten. Enchanting details such as a mirrored table, hand-painted opal dinnerware, and dramatic black taper candles set the scene, with lush compote-style arrangements from Blush and Vine completing the glimmering tabletop. Cotton candy from Lush Puff echoes the gown from Carol Hannah with swaths of tulle, and sleek black accents from the silk ribbon by Honey Silks & Co. to fabulous Manolo Blahnik heels play up the glamorous style. We are swooning over every unexpected detail in the lovely images captured on film by Marsais!

We’re so excited to introduce you to the fabulousness that is Brideside! Haven’t heard of Brideside yet? You’re in for a treat because Brideside is your very own personal assistant for wedding party attire. Their free personal style consultant will work with you and your maids to make bridesmaids dress shopping the easiest part of your wedding. Sign up below to get started—these ladies will be your extra pair of hands, armed with tons of knowledge about the bridesmaid dress process! And even more fun? We’ve got the skinny on their brand new #AltarEgo line designed by Kelly Faetanini! Pick a dress, add a skirt, and change your look in an instant with these chic dresses that go from flirty to formal in the blink of an eye. I was thrilled to work with Brideside and my fellow Aisle Society blogger Pretty Pear Bride to style a shoot featuring the #AltarEgo line and so many more of the gorgeous gowns from my favorite designers like Jenny Yoo, Joanna August, Sorella Vita, and Donna Morgan. The always-amazing Emilia Jane Photography was there to capture all of the fun!

There are some locations on this planet that just leave us in awe and the south of France is certainly one of them. This Provençal inspiration is in the most decadent of places and we couldn’t dream it up better if we tried. Alicia from Alicia Yarrish Photography was in her photographic element. Lavender fields and craggy, rocky lookout points gave way to dramatic landscape photographs while a private French chateau was the setting for the intimate elopement. Sophie Epton was inspired by the surroundings and ultimately, a soft, neutral, pastel palette mimicked the land. The most impressive story came via the florists, Remi and Gold, who hauled the beautiful blooms from Paris and they survived the eight-hour trek. No stone was left unturned with this elegant editorial.

Valerie and Ken’s Tower Hill Botanical Garden wedding was like walking into another time. Every corner was filled with gorgeous flowers and art, every detail simple in its elegance. The greenhouses and gardens at Tower Hill inspired the color and style for their wedding. Julie Lapham Designs created arrangements with succulents and airplants, roses, eucalyptus, and anemone, and many of the succulents are now growing in the couple’s home! Seeded paper escort cards doubled as favors, a Jenga game served as the guest book, and colorful tabletops graced the Orangerie. We’re simply in love with every moment captured by Arielle Doneson Photography!

From Sue Gallo Designs comes this incredible inspiration shoot with stunning florals, modern touches, and a color palette that is to die for! The Art Gallery of Hamilton set the scene, and the dramatic space was perfect for the luxe details: abundant florals, a dramatic ceremony backdrop, and acrylic details from A Special Print to lend a whimsical touch. Shades of mauve, apricot, coral, and blush paired with deeper hues of garnet and merlot in the gorgeous, lush florals, set atop a mauve velvet linen from Simply Beautiful Decor. The mix of textures is lovely, and every detail is flawlessly captured by Kasia Jurowski Photography!

The beauty of historic Charleston took center stage for this chic inspiration shoot designed by Candi Leonard Photography and Pretty Petals of Charleston and coordinated by The Petal Report. Spanish moss-infused florals and unique greenery backdrops echoed the natural beauty of the Gadsen House, where the courtyard gates were the setting for the ceremony setup, and the nearby tabletop featured a unique and whimsical cake by Sweet Rhi. A boxwood bar cart, vintage mint green Plymouth, and gorgeous stationery by Gracefully Made Art complete the scene. So many fun touches at every turn, and it’s all perfectly captured in these images from Candi Leonard Photography!

With its light, airy feel, this romantic wedding inspiration designed by the gorgeous and talented Louise Beukes is beyond stunning! A unique color palette of copper, blue, apricot, and rust is truly seasonless and perfect for the chic and stylish couple. Flowing silks from Kate Cullen and loose, delicate blooms designed by Bo Boutique are soft and elegant, while mini cakes from Claire Owen Cakes and agate place cards calligraphed by Oh Wonder Calligraphy add a whimsical and unexpected touch. And speaking of unexpected, the whitewashed loft setting is turned into a garden wonderland with loose branches added as a backdrop for the jaw-droppingly beautiful tabletop! Each and every detail is perfectly captured on film by Hannah Duffy!

If you’re at all like me, your day doesn’t really start until you’ve had your first sip of coffee, and our trusty Keurig® brewer is my first stop as I head into the office. So when the Aisle Society ladies worked with Keurig Green Mountain® to create a series of coffee-inspired wedding inspiration shoots, I just knew I had to share!

We couldn’t think of a more beautiful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with this dreamy and romantic bridal brunch inspiration from Infatuating Affairs and Erika Brown Photography! A gossamer blush gown from Claire La Faye takes center stage, with shimmering bridesmaids dresses in blush, champagne, and gold from Bella Bridesmaid accompanying, and lush florals in ivory and blush designed by Blossom & Vine. Sweet and intimate details abound, from the swaths of delicate calligraphy by Allison Dee Calligraphy to the thoughtfully-curated gift basket from Marigold & Grey. We are, as we should be on this special day, absolutely smitten by the work of Erika Brown Photography!

Stop everything and grab your fairy dust, because this may just be the most adorable inspiration shoot you ever did see! Inspired by ballerinas, Agnes of Meadows Flowers & Styling designed a vignette with absolutely precious little flower girl fairies. Soft pastel dresses from Nellystella and an assortment of flower crowns and accessories, along with ballet slippers and ballerina wear from Repetto completed every little girl’s most perfect dress up day! We adore the pure joy on each of the little ladies’ faces as they dance, twirl, and play princess for a day. Prepare to fall in love with every moment from Binc Photography!

Classic glamour was at the heart of this stunning inspiration shoot that celebrated old-world styling and sultry femininity, and the result is nothing short of breathtaking! Berkeley’s turn of the century castle-turned-hotel Claremont Club & Spa was the perfect setting for the blend of elegance and romance styled by Audrey Norman Photography and my lovely friend Ariana of Hey Wedding Lady. Working with a palette of crisp white, vintage gold, and hints of pastels, the team designed the event with a nod to the chic styles of the 1950s. Pretty floral motifs in the stationery by Aerialist Press perfectly matched the lush and romantic florals by Michelle Lywood, and the Galia Lahav gown from Kinsley James Couture Bridal Salon with a plunging back and sweeping tulle skirt stole the show, combining modern-day sexiness with retro-inspired curls from Kelly Jones Makeup. Darling bow details were sprinkled throughout, from the napkin bows at each place setting to the sculpted sugar ribbon on the cake from A Spoonful of Sugar. We are absolutely smitten with each gorgeous image from Audrey Norman Photography!

There are some days that are simply perfect, and today is one of those days, because at long last, we are debuting Aisle Society to the world, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share the absolutely gorgeous Aisle Society official brand shoot that I styled with Lauren of Every Last Detail and a dream team of Chicago’s best wedding pros at downtown’s most fabulous wedding venue, Chez. Together with the ladies from Estera Events, we set out to create an event that would showcase all of the things that Aisle Society represents: fun, friendship, community, and of course, utterly beautiful wedding inspiration! Dramatic draping from Drape Kings was the centerpiece of the room, swathed along the ceiling and leading to a ceremony altar flanked by simple but show-stopping eucalyptus arrangements from Fleur. In the rest of the details, we bathed the whitewashed space in color! Our gorgeous ladies donned frocks from Bella Bridesmaids and David’s Bridal in shades from blush to dusty blue and flowing Truvelle and Sarah Seven bridal gowns, carrying bouquets of vibrant summer blooms. The modern but elegant tabletop features glimmering sequin linens and rose gold chargers and amazing confetti popper menus from Sarah Drake Design. I’m brimming with excitement for you to watch the video of the day by the insanely talented Nicodem Creative (I dare you not to get goose bumps!) and see every gorgeous image from Alexis June Weddings!

This glamorous shoot, designed by Vision of Elegance Events, was inspired by the masquerade balls of 15th-century Venice. Lake Forest Illinois’ The Armour House, an Italian mansion with a grand staircase, light-filled paneled ballrooms, and expansive lawn, provided the perfect setting. This modern twist on a masquerade features a glamorous tabletop in shades of rose gold, blush, and gold with florals created by Vision of Elegance Events. Luxurious details such as a Swarovski crystal mask from Rodwall Couture, textured linens from Nuage Designs, 3-tier champagne tower, and tableware from The Festive Frog added to this elegant affair. We love the on-point stationery designed by Pink Elephant Events, including a unique scroll menu, and an ornate stenciled cake from Elysia Root Cakes is the perfect finishing touch. Every image is beautifully captured by Elizabeth Nord Photography!

Guilty pleasure alert: I absolutely adored Gossip Girl, and especially loved Chuck and Blair, so when this incredible wedding inspiration shoot landed in my inbox, I was utterly gleeful. Though the series is long over, the Upper East Side elite can still inspire as seen in the stunning design by Kaleb Norman James Design. A studded Jenny Packham gown from The Dress Theory evoked the glamour of Blair’s wedding gown, while Chuck’s signature Scotch wasn’t forgotten. Tallant House created a gorgeous pink and white centerpiece cake, flanked by macarons, complementing the Parisian-inspired stationery from Grey & Cake. We are utterly smitten by each and every detail in these images from Kerry Jeanne Photography!

New Orleans’ gorgeous Lougue Vue House & Gardens is the backdrop for this absolutely stunning inspiration shoot from Marissa Lambert Photography! Marissa’s one-on-one workshop with Jen Huang oozes with romance! We are absolutely smitten by the elegant gowns (how delicate is the embroidered back on the Onyx Gown by Catherine Deane?), fluffy florals by Kim Starr Wise Floral, and delectable cakes by Melissa’s Fine Pastries. Headpieces by Olivia Nelson and Emmy Shoes perfectly complement the ethereal gowns, and a color palette of pretty pastels make this inspiration shoot one to remember!

This romantic inspiration shoot from Ashley Seawell Photography has us swooning! Set at a beautiful, earthy-but-elegant equestrian estate in the South, the scene is bursting with soft lavender, pink, and yellow blooms in lush arrangements and single florals from Cote Designs. Woven into the tablescape is antique silver from York Cottage Antiques and scalloped gold china set atop vintage-look linens from Nuage Designs. We adore the lavender details like a simple boutonniere for the groom, wearing a gray suit from Lionel Smith, Ltd.; lavender cocktails; and lovely stationery with lavender accents that includes artwork by Katherine McCall. A structured gown from House of the Bride includes swaths of tulle for the ultimate in romantic attire. We are in love with everything about this gorgeous outdoor affair!