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When Brides think of single during wedding planning, they are most likely considering inviting their single guests with a date or embarrassing their single ladies with a bouquet toss. Things could be changing! Single may become a common word during wedding flower conversations. More & more, I spy Brides carrying one single bloom for their bridal bouquet. Hmmm, being single never looked so good!
A single bloom bridal bouquet is certainly a budget-friendly choice. & a stunning one!
Photo 1: Picture Me&U via; Photo 2: Megan Robinson Photography via; Photo 3: Tealily Photography via; Photo 4: Mi Belle Photographers via; Photo 5: Hayley Sheffield via
Happy Friday! Do you have fun, exciting plans for the weekend? I'm happy to report that, for the first time since long before the holidays, my husband & I don't have one single plan. We don't have to run around to be here, there & everywhere. We will have a lovely date night to celebrate our third wedding anniversary coming up on Wednesday. &, speaking of our anniversary, I didn't plan a wedding feature for next Wedding Wednesday. Instead, I will finally be sharing our winter wedding photos ALL week! Here is a sneak peek at the fun:
On our wedding day, I walked from home to the church for our ceremony & those quiet moments before the muchness of our wedding remain one of my favorite memories. I've sprinkled a few of our wedding photos throughout blog posts over the years but I've never had the chance to present them in an organized fashion. I've had such a blast reliving our wedding day as I've sifted through the photos & I can't wait to share them with you. Please tune in next week & enjoy our winter wedding!
Photography: Timothy Glenn Photographers
Winter is here in all its glory! All its cozy, romantic glory. We're already several beautiful snowstorms into winter in my little corner of the world. & with winter, come one of my very favorite things- winter weddings!
You may or may not realize that winter
weddings are my absolute favorite. I find winter so romantic because my
husband & I met, got engaged & got married
in winter. While winter weddings are getting more & more love, I
still find the coverage a bit short compared to the other seasons. I even find the winter wedding submissions for this blog are few & far between. Grab
a cup of salted caramel hot chocolate (my new love!) & be prepared to enjoy lots of winter wedding magic in the coming weeks!
Photography: Carmen and Ingo Photography via
Happy Friday! Any big weekend plans? I haven't been feeling great & I plan to simply take it easy. Sometimes it's good to step back & take a breather. Before I get too comfy, here is a sneak peek at next Wedding Wednesday:
As a born & bred Jersey girl, I am so proud & excited to bring you a beautiful New Jersey wedding! I've been featuring real weddings for one & a half years, yet this is only my second New Jersey wedding. New Jersey gets a bad rap, thanks Real Housewives of New Jersey, but I promise it is full of wonderful people & amazing places. Check back next Wedding Wednesday to see a lovely glimpse of a Garden State wedding!
If you haven't already, take a moment to admire this week's Purple & Vermont Wedding.
Have a great weekend!
Photography: John O'Boyle Photography / Submitted via Two Bright Lights
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause near & dear to my heart. Little things like wearing a pink ribbon, buying a pink product or donating your time to a breast cancer charity really make a big difference. I'm turning the blog pink this week, my small effort to raise breast cancer awareness. Let's start this pink party with the prettiest pink bridal bouquets!
May these pink beauties remind you to take a breast exam or mammogram yearly. Early detection saves lives! & remind every woman you love to do the same.
Up next in the think pink series: pink wedding centerpieces!
Photo 1: Wayne Yuan Photography via;
Photo 2: Phil Chester via; Photo 3: Joshua Zuckerman Photography via;
Photo 4: Sharon De La O via; Photo 5: Fanni Williams via
In tomorrow's elopement, there are very few details we typically associate with weddings like white dresses, pretty centerpieces & meaningful favors. But the chic Bride did carry a sweet little bridal bouquet of purple tulips. I was inspired to find simple bridal bouquets that would be just perfect for an elopement or small wedding. I think these beauties fit the bill perfectly!
The unique corsage ranks as my favorite but it was a tough decision. These gorgeous little stunners prove that simple bridal bouquets don't sacrifice style!
Photo 1: Piteira Photography via; Photo 2: Elizabeth Messina via; Photo 3: Morrissey Photo via; Photo 4: via; Photo 5: Brandon Kidd via
Like any corned beef & cabbage loving Irish girl, I get very excited for St. Patrick's Day! This Sunday is the big day. In its honor, Koru Wedding Style is going green. I love to celebrate green in all its wedding glory!
Following the tradition of last year's green wedding celebration, let's start this party with bridal bouquets to make you green with envy . . .
Luscious shades of green, plenty of texture, bold striped ribbon & simple dragonfly accent are the recipe for green bridal bouquet perfection:
Succulents remain all the rage in weddings; one look at this green bridal bouquet & it's easy to see why:
Why hello, green gorgeousness:
A little boho & a very green, a fern bridal bouquet is very unique:
Lots of greenery & just a touch of flowers? Yes, please:
Green, you may have stolen my heart!
Photo 1: via; Photo 2: Angelica Glass via; Photo 3: via; Photo 4: Edyta Szyszlo Photography via; Photo 5: Laura Murray Photography via
Winter Brides have the unique challenge of finding something fashionable & beautiful to battle the chill of winter days. To stay toasty warm, I'm a huge fan of Winter Brides wearing fur stoles or jackets on their wedding day. Yesterday's Christmas Bride wore a lovely, white fur stole & I wore a rich brown vintage fur stole on my cold January wedding day:
I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Winter Brides rocking fur stoles or jackets. Always. But lately I've been noticing Winter Brides choosing other options for staying warm. & I like it. Let's take a peek, shall we?
I'm absolutely swooning over this cozy, fur-lined cardigan:
I'm digging the cool, edgy look of this camel leather jacket:
Most Winter Brides choose fur stoles or jackets in shades of white or brown, occasionally black, so I adore this gorgeous fur jacket in the prettiest shade of lavender:
I think a happy, bright yellow cardigan is an awesome choice:
If you must combat the deep chill of winter, then you might as well do it with style & grace. I tip my hat to these Winter Brides. Job well done, ladies!
Photo 1: Timothy Glenn Photographers; Photo 2: Mirelle Carmichael Photography via; Photo 3: Ely Fair Photography via;
Photo 4: Elizabeth + Rich Photography via; Photo 5: via
Let's get the winter wedding party started! I could think of no better way to kick off the
winter wedding celebration than with an amazingly beautiful trash the dress session on a brisk January day on the western slope of Colorado:
The gorgeous Bride Courtney was less interested in ruining her wedding gown & more interested taking the golden opportunity to wear it again & capture fun photos with her rugged Groom Jerad free from the hustle & bustle of their wedding day. With just a few, simple elements like relaxed attitudes, a snowy ranch landscape & a dramatic cloudy day, the happy couple created a special winter day to remember.
And the Bride wore warm snow boots!
The Bride & Groom in the winter wonderland:
Footsteps in the snow lead to the newly married couple:
Gorgeous, just absolutely gorgeous! The last image reminds me very much of Ansel Adams' photography, simply with the addition of a Bride & Groom. It's safe to say that snowy-style is a good style!
The winter wedding celebration continues tomorrow with a charming, holiday wedding!
Photography: Vendla Stockdale Photography / Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Many moons ago, I fell in love with weddings while I was working as an intern for a local wedding planner. One of the first weddings I worked was a Christmas wedding. Held about one week before Christmas, the winter wedding had classy, beautiful holiday touches. I have never forgotten that unique wedding & I think this amazing, Christmas ornament bridal bouquet would have fit right in:
Isn't that bridal bouquet gorgeous? I adore the mix of shiny & matte glass Christmas ornaments in the prettiest shades of gold, blue & pink, topped off with a neutral ribbon. The bouquet manages to beautifully balance the beauty of the holidays with the traditions of a wedding. Perfection!
Photography: Amanda Thomsen Photo via
Did you enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving? Mine was just wonderful, blessed by good company & good food. Now I officially plunged into holiday mode & started dreaming of Christmas . . .
I wouldn't mind finding a gorgeous, sparkly pair of Jimmy Choo heels under my Christmas tree! But what I truly love here is the red felt heart. Very simple. Such a small, sweet detail for a Bride. I can just imagine the Bride's excitement & anticipation for the wedding as she carefully applies the heart to her bridal shoes. The heart may not be seen by many, may not even last long after hitting the pavement & perhaps that makes it even more personal & special. After all, a heart marks the spot!
Photography: Cly Creation via
Can you believe May passed with a Wedding Wheels post??!! This may or may not call for two Wedding Wheels posts in June :-) Just in case you've forgotten or you're new here (welcome!), Wedding Wheels is a monthly post where I celebrate the cool, unusual modes of transportation Bride & Grooms choose for their grand departure.
Today's post doesn't involve wheels at all, yet is every bit as unusual as previous Wedding Wheels. There are awesome Brides & Grooms who chose to hit the water & float away from their wedding on a boat!!! Let's take a peek:
Three cheers for the lovely Brides who not only picked a canoe for their getaway but decorated it beautifully:
Obviously, a green rowboat works just as well for an outdoorsy Bride & Groom:
It doesn't look like the jubilant Bride & Groom actually used the colorful beach boat but the photo was too cute not to share:
Lakeside double wedding? Double the canoes!!
If you're hitting the water on your wedding day, a canoe seems to be the most popular, fun choice:
I've got to hand it to these incredible Bride & Grooms, they are just so cool & so brave for choosing a boat getaway. Me, I would be too nervous about tipping the boat & falling in the water as that would be my luck. Would you give a rowboat or canoe a shot for a waterside wedding? Or would you play it safe & pose by a boat like Couple #3?
Photo 1 LeahandMark.com via; Photo 2 Ryan Ray Photography via; Photo 3 Chloe Jackman Photography via; Photo 4 Bryan Rupp Photography via; Photo 5 Matt Miller of Our Labor of Love via
Is this Bride channeling her inner Julia Roberts & pulling a Runaway Bride??!!
No need to panic, my friends. This isn't a runaway bride; this is a Trash the Dress session done right.
Welcome to the beauty of Trash the Dress, Colorado-style. The premise is simple. Take a beautiful Bride wearing her wedding gown, cowboy boots & cowboy hat. Add her gorgeous mare. Mix those ingredients with the bare scenery of a desert. Let the accomplished rider & her mare loose. The results are AMAZING!
I like the idea of the Trash the Dress session featuring the Bride doing something she loves in her wedding gown. It's a fun, interesting approach. Now if I only knew how to ride a horse . . .
Photography by Vendla Stockdale Photography / Submitted via Two Bright Lights
