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14 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

4 Wedding Locales That Will Rule the New Year

If you dream of hosting THE celebration of 2018, congrats! We know just where to start. Because today we’re turning to our friends at SPG Weddings for four awesome locales perfect for hosting your Big Day – and we know you’re going to love every. last. one. From seaside resorts to picturesque hotels with a little side …

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14 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Your Guide to the Sweet Spot Between Rustic + Glamorous

It’s not too often you’ll find a wedding that achieves the sweet spot right between rustic and glamorous, but this one captured by Julie Paisley Photography associates, Christy and Sarah, certainly has! The day took place at the charming, rustic Long Hollow Gardens + Nursery, which Vintage Florals decked out in the prettiest white blooms. Add in …

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14 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our Favorite Weddings of 2017

Photo by Evangeline Lane At most wedding publications, they end the year by rounding up their favorite wedding details. Which is not really our style. There is nothing wrong with the twenty best bouquets of 2017 (and if you want to see that, there are plenty of places to find it), but that’s not really …

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13 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our $35K Quirky Wes Anderson–Inspired Christmas Wedding Was Warm and Perfect

Katie, speechwriter & Carlos, Conservation finance professional Sum-up of the wedding vibe: A Wes Anderson hotel, a personal Episcopal ceremony, and a warm intimate dinner party for a hundred of our nearest and dearest in an urban loft. Planned budget: $30,000 Actual budget: $35,000 Number of guests: 100 LOCATION: Richmond, Virginia Where we allocated the most funds: …

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13 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

An Elegant Hilltop Wedding With the Prettiest Ever Perspective

Insanely beautiful views are only the beginning of this elegant Malibu wedding. Nestled among the hilltops at Malibu Rocky Oaks, the skies blend with the most gorgeous neutral decor crafted by So Happi Together, all white florals by Heavenly Blooms and stunning tabletop accessories by Casa de Perrin. And just wait until you sneak a …

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13 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Everything You Need to Know Before Choosing Your Engagement Ring

‘Tis the season for engagement ring shopping and if you’re on the hunt for “the one” to call your own (yay!), we’re here to help. Think a little ring shopping 101 with breakdowns on the 4 C’s, the perfect setting, selecting the right metal and more. Find out how to choose the right sparkler below.

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13 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

This Portland Bridal Editorial Captures the Effortless Style of Paris

There’s something especially Parisian about this Portland bridal inspiration session, dreamed up and photographed by Silvius James.  Perhaps its Tendue’s walls which boast picture frame molding, the large windows that let in the most gorgeous natural lighting, the bride;s effortlessly chic bridal jumpsuit by Lena Medoyeff, or the purple hued palette (hello, Pantone color of …

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13 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

APW’s Year in Review: 2017

I woke up New Year’s Eve 2016 in a hotel with my husband (and, notably, no kids), delightfully hungover from the wedding the night before. More notably, however, I was woken up on New Year’s Eve 2016 by a phone call from my brand manager, aka the third in command on my team. You don’t …

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12 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

The Secret Part of Wedding Planning Where You Can Do Whatever You Want

Sometimes I worry wedding planning makes everything so meaningful and serious that we forget to have fun in the middle of, you know, planning a party. And I get it. Your mom is already bugging you about your “theme” even though you’ve been engaged for five seconds. And you’re suddenly taking stock of how to get …

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12 Dec | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Putting a Modern Spin on “Something Old”

The Art Gallery of Hamilton proved a stunning clean slate for this contemporary classic. It’s awash with a crisp color palette of white, green and gold and beautiful modern details planned and styled by Shaw Events, with florals by Bloom and Co. Fun fact, the gorgeous gold chair the couple used in their ceremony was the same …

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