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10 Oct | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

A California Orchard Wedding That Will Give You Butterflies!

It doesn’t matter that I see hundreds of weddings a week, I will never stop getting butterflies in my tummy when peeking at a beautiful and thought-filled celebration like this California wedding in the Vine Hill House vineyard and orchard, captured by Kayla Yestal. The gorgeous Bride, a floral designer herself, was completely in her element and put …

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Tea and Tradition: Capella and Simon’s Real Wedding

Keeping with Chinese tradition, Capella & Simon had a Chinese Tea ceremony and an intimate, traditional garden ceremony shared with family and friends The post Tea and Tradition: Capella and Simon’s Real Wedding appeared first on Modern Wedding.

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2018 Atelier Pronovias Collection at NY Bridal Fashion Week

This past Saturday, we had the pleasure of attending the 2018 Atelier Pronovias show in New York City for Bridal Fashion Week, and as always, we were utterly captivated by the breathtaking gowns we saw on display. Featuring some of the most beautiful lace and beading in the fashion world, the Atelier collection from Pronovias …

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How Did You Feel When the Wedding Was Over?

When Michael and I got married, I was frequently warned about the inevitable post-wedding depression that would settle in once the festivities were over. I was told that after all the “fun” of planning an event for a year (or however long), suddenly having nothing to do with our spare time would make our lives seems sad. …

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Elegant Santa Ynez Celebration Infused with the Prettiest French Blue

This Santa Ynez celebration is the a shining example of outdoor elegance. From the Samuelle Couture gown to the prettiest french blue details masterminded by Joy Procter, along with florals by Kelly Kaufman, it’s bringing old world charm to California wine country. See for yourself with every last gorgeous moment captured by Kurt Boomer.

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A Neutral Palette Is Far From Boring

10.09.17 Pale Beauty CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDESHOW Don’t worry – there are plenty of people like you who love subdued colors! Wondering how to use them and still end up with the visual impact you want on your wedding day? Then you will love how this shoot blends pale tones of your favorite colors …

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Solar Eclipse Inspired Wedding Ideas with a Black Cake

There’s a lot to love in today’s styled shoot from Julie Paisley Photography and Cedarwood Weddings, so you might want to get settled in. Taking inspiration from the recent fantastical solar eclipse, this creative team styled lush vignettes featuring only black, white, green, and a touch of gold in the form of geometric accents. The …

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How This Couple Used Their Venue to Tell Their Love Story

Inspired by one of their favorite memories – sipping wine under the starry night sky in Napa Valley – this couple decided to recreate the experience for guests at their Milwaukee wedding. Booth Photographics captured just how they transformed the Milwaukee Art Museum into California Wine Country, with help from planning experts, Événement, and floral design …

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This Is What Casual Racism in the Wedding Industry Looks Like

When it all started, I was email dating a few different wedding coordinators to see who “got” the vibe my fiancé and I were trying to go for with our wedding. It was shaping up to be “Game of Thrones meets Jane Austen,” full of winter coziness and old time cuteness. Like the Internet-loving girl …

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We Love Our Vendors

Planning a wedding can be an intimidating and sometimes overwhelming experience. At Once Wed, we aspire to provide you with lots of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing in order to help make this process easier. Our wonderful Vendors provide lots of that inspiration! Like the stunning beauty in the image above from Carolyn …

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