Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew


We'll keep it short and sweet this week so that you can get right to the good stuff - you are going to want to look through every last gorgeous detail from these romantic California nuptials captured by Modern Love Photography!  Jenny and Drew chose the stately James Leary Flood Mansion in San Francisco for their wedding and reception, and it could not be any more stunning.  Just try not to love every perfectly placed flower in the mansion and the red carpet-worthy  attire featured on the bride and groom - not to mention the bridal party decked out in simple yet elegant style for the affair!

Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and DrewRomantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and DrewRomantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew
Romantic California Mansion Wedding: Jenny and Drew

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas

Around here we love anything unique and unexpected.  But with weddings pouring in our inboxes day in and day out, it can be hard to get that Ah Ha moment.  What we really want to say is, Yeeees! That is so awesome! Can we have that at our make believe someday wedding, pretty pleeeease!  We scoured the web and can wholeheartedly say we have found the 21 greatest, insanely fun wedding ideas.  We think you will agree.

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas 


1) Display Cue Cards at Your Ceremony

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Display Cue Cards at Your Ceremony 

Just plain funny.  Pros: Your guests will undoubtedly get a few laughs.  Cons: The focus may not be entirely on you and your fiance. 


2) Have an Artist Paint Your Ceremony

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Have an artist paint your ceremony 

Wouldn't the picture be great displayed in your home afterwards?  We also love the idea of having caricature sketches done.

 
3) Send Save the Dates that are a Little Cheeky

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Send Save the Dates that are a Little Cheeky 


4) Opt for an Anniversary Pinata instead of a Traditional Guest Book

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Opt for an Anniversary Pinata instead of a Traditional Guest Book

How fun would this be to open on your one year anniversary?  Break open a bottle of bubbly and this pinata!


5) Instead of settling for just one angle, find your best side!

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Instead of settling for just one angle, find your best side! 


6) Give your groom a little something to keep those feet toasty warm

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Give your groom a little something to keep those feet toasty warm 
 Buy them here

 
 7) And for the bride, a little something blue

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - And for the bride, a little something blue 

Such a sentimental and personal way to commemorate your wedding day.


8) Send Your Guests Mad Lib RSVP's



9) Who says flower girls have an age limit?

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Get your Grandmas to be your flower girls 

Get your Grandmas to toss the flower petals.  An adorable and fun way to include them in your wedding day!  Photography by  Genevieve Leiper


10) Provide entertainment for guests with nostalgic cootie catchers

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Provide entertainment for guests with nostalgic cootie catchers 
Buy them here


11) Or display word search napkins at the bar

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Display word search napkins at the bar 
Found on The Knot.  You can also buy word search napkins here.


12) And better yet still, showcase a full size Price is Right Wheel

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Showcase a full size Price is Right Wheel 


13) An old mailbox makes the perfect wedding card box

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - An old mailbox makes the perfect wedding card box  


14) Serve Your Food Family Style

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Serve Your Food Family Style 

This method of dining is making a comeback for wedding receptions because of its wonderfully intimate feel and budget friendly price tag.

Pros: Budget Friendly, Encourages conversation and interaction among guests, Great option for pot luck style weddings or self-catering bride and grooms.
Cons: Not all caterers offer this dining style so be sure to check beforehand.


15) Instead of a photo booth, set up photo stand-ins

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Instead of a photo booth, set up photo stand-ins 


16) Life-Size Jenga is the perfect lawn game

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Life-Size Jenga is the perfect lawn game 


17)  Give guests hangover helper kits filled with Gatorade, Tylenol, and coupons for McDonald's breakfast

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Give guests hangover helper kits filled with Gatorade, Tylenol, and coupons for McDonald's breakfast 
Found on Etsy.  You can also buy here.


18) Have a Taco Bar at your reception. (Better yet, just have Chipotle cater your wedding)

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Have a Taco Bar at your reception. (Better yet, just have Chipotle cater your wedding) 

According to their website, Chipotle can cater up to 200 people in all U.S. locations except New York.  Read more about their catering options here.  To satisfy even the pickiest eaters, we like the idea of setting up a variety of food stations and having an Around the World style menu.


19)  Pick a Side Buttons

 21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Pick a Side Buttons 


20)  Have a Food Truck at Your Reception

21 Insanely Fun Wedding Ideas - Have a Food Truck at Your Reception 


21) Give your leading ladies a quirky handkerchief (Don't forget one for yourself!)

  

Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot

Set against the colorful backdrop of the Salt Lake Marina and a breathtakingly blue sky, this nautical wedding inspiration shoot captured by Cherie Hogan is perfectly crafted and will leave you swooning. 

Bright pops of coral in the invitations, place card display and flowers bring a feminine feel to this beautifully beachy theme. We just love the maps used in place of tablecloths on the white wood tables, along with the seashells (painted gold!), candles and driftwood paired perfectly with stunning floral arrangements. Place cards are paired with compass favors for guests to take home - suiting the theme perfectly. What more could you want in a waterfront wedding reception?

Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Coral and Gold Nautical Wedding Inspiration Shoot

Photographer: Cherie Hogan / Location: Salt Lake Marina / Event Planner: Design Loves Detail / Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Beckett and Robb / Floral Designer: Branches Event Floral / Apparel: Gateway Bridal / Cake Designer: One Sweet Slice / Invitation Designer: Polka Dots and Daisies
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