Real Weddings: Melissa + Ryan

When she pictured her wedding with Eric, Jodi envisioned rustic elegance—a blend of wood, lace and a touch of sparkle that would make a lasting impression on their guests. With Southern California’s elegant Walnut Grove ranch as their backdrop, the couple took on a multitude of do-it-yourself endeavors, as well as spent hours scouring Etsy for the […]

New bride Ariel says she isn’t originally from the South, but we’d never guess it from the looks of she and groom Stephen’s Nashville fete. After meeting at a barbecue (we told you!), getting engaged and deciding to settle down in the Music City, Ariel and Stephen knew it was the right place for their […]

Lesley and Perry were inspired by their gorgeous wedding location on the coast of North Carolina, so Jennifer of Salt Harbor Designs sprinkled beautiful nautical details throughout their wedding at Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews. The preppy yellow and blue theme starts with the bridesmaids’ cheery yellow Lula Kate dresses and Perry’s seersucker suit and is really […]

Lauren and Matt’s wedding was classic and elegant with some wonderful Southern details. Gorgeous magnolia leaves were used not only in the floral arrangements but also in the large garland they created which hung over the main doors to the church! I can’t believe that Lauren, her mom, and grandmother created all the florals – a […]

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 […]

When Lauren and Sam were dating, they would often ride past a particular house in Gastonia, North Carolina where every time Sam too would comment “that’s my dream house.” It went on for the next 2 1/2 years until after Sam popped the question and the couple decided on an outdoor wedding with Southern Living flair. […]

Charlottesville’s beautiful Clifton Inn is a gorgeous backdrop for a spring wedding!  Millie and David were high school sweethearts who reconnected 25 years later, their wedding was truly a joyous celebration of the path their lives had taken, bringing together family and friends from past and present to share a day they will always cherish.  I love the sweet, […]

I’m a southern girl through and through, and I am a sucker for a beautiful wedding at a historic Southern estate!  Carla and Seth’s Alabama garden wedding at Madelyn’s in the Grove is so fresh and bright, I love the minty green bridesmaids dresses, the cheerful pink and yellow bouquets, and all of the handmade […]

I’m not sure it gets more southern-pretty than this Pinehurst, North Carolina wedding. Cheerwine, bow ties, and fluffy flowers give these photos by Rachel Barker of Millie Holloman Photography a big ol’ dose of southern. When the couple started planning they kept three key words in mind: romantic, pretty, and classic, the exact words I would choose to describe their […]

Megan and Louis’ June wedding was held in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The pavilion of Pere Marquette Park, on the shores of the Milwaukee River, set the stage for their outdoor ceremony, with the cityscape gleaming in the background. The Milwaukee County Historical Society, a former bank with an elegant, vintage ambiance, provided the perfect […]

New Orleans may be our most charming of cities, and Katie and Daniel’s wedding in The Big Easy is full of pure, simple elegance. Held at The Arbor Room at Popp Fountain, their March nuptials were set under clear blue skies fountainside, with a reception in the open, airy atrium. Poppy and Mint created gorgeous lush florals […]

Ahh, we can’t stop staring at these gorgeous images from Julia Wade Photography! Nestled in the foothills of Highlands, North Carolina, The Farm at Old Edwards Inn is an elegant venue for Sarahbeth and Lee’s classic wedding. Oakleaf Flower & Garden brought in tons of white lilies and hydrangeas to mix with earthy greenery, transforming […]

It is impossible for a wedding at Charleston, South Carolina’s Lowndes Grove Plantation to not be gorgeous Lowcountry perfection. Laura and Thomas chose the gorgeous setting for their entire affair, starting with a ceremony beneath moss-draped trees and ending with an outdoor reception that highlighted the jaw-dropping sunset. We are stunned by these images from […]

We are really loving the peach and black color palette of Carrie and Brandon’s Orange Park, Florida, wedding! Held outdoors at The Club Continental, the pastel and bold combination is unexpected and sophisticated. Soft flowers and black lace linens dot the event, created and styled by Aime Peterson Flowers & Event Design. The bridesmaids dresses […]

The elegance and simplicity of Katie and Sean’s wedding at Primrose Cottage in Roswell, Georgia, is just breathtaking. Nothing is more lovely than lush bouquets in pale colors, and Magic Moments, Inc., outdid themselves with the flowers for this occasion. The sparkling blue bridesmaids dresses from David’s Bridal are a bold counterpoint to the pastels […]

The Old Florida setting of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club was the ideal spot for Elisha and Palmer’s wedding guests to come together for a fun, get-to-know-you weekend. The couple chose to hold their ceremony on a Friday, so everyone could enjoy laid-back time on the beach after the festivities. After Elisha walked down the […]

There are so many fresh details to love from Lori and Matt’s Philadelphia wedding, held at Knowlton Mansion. The yellow and white bouquets, including some tied with striped ribbon, are a fun pop against navy bridesmaids dresses by Alfred Sung. A nod to vintage decor with lace elements and a fishnet veil paired with Lori’s private […]

There are so many gorgeous elements in Jennifer and David’s wedding, held at The Blue Dress Barn in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The site itself is rustic, but touches like feathers and lush blooms in bouquets and arrangements from Posh Petals and Jennifer’s absolutely amazing Paloma Blanca gown—complete with an unbelievable rhinestone-and-lace capelet—upped the glam factor […]

Katie and Erick’s Florida wedding features tons of things we adore: A pretty, natural setting at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, lovely wildflower-style bouquets from FH Weddings & Events, and an adorable bride and groom who couldn’t take their eyes off of each other! Katie chose the gardens because it reminded her of days spent picking […]

Elle and John’s outdoor wedding celebration at the Welkinweir stone estate in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was a lovely, thoughtful country-meets-sophisticated affair! The classic chocolate-and-gold color palette is gorgeous in these images from Amanda Kraft Photography, from the Kristen Ekeland stationery embellished with a tree illustration to the pretty yellow-and-cream blooms—including dahlias as Elle requested—by Ryan Jane […]