Romantic Bohemian Styled Wedding in the Woods

Captured and brought to life by Cassandra Farley Photography in the hills of Utah, this romantic, bohemian styled wedding inspiration shoot is full of all things gilded, gold, and jewel toned.

This breathtaking love story begins in the woods of Utah who's earthy backdrop helped set the tone for a striking, boho styled shoot.  A dramatic color palette of teal blues, greens, orange, gold, and pink create a sense of passion and the cultural styling gives the shoot a well-traveled feel.  The elephant decorations and beaded tablecloth add to the beauty of the shoot also giving a distinctly cultural and diverse feel. We absolutely adore the mix of patterns which are paired flawlessly and seem almost effortlessly put together.  Huge kudos to Jacki Miller Photo + Design for their stationery suite which injects just the right amount geometric pattern into the shoot adding a southwestern vibe.

The bride's bouquet is a stunning mix of proteas flowers, peonies, and eucalyptus trailing foliage.  The florals and vibrant color palette tie seamlessly into the table centerpieces.

This stunning naked wedding cake is totally spot on.  Accented with just the right amount of florals and fruit, we think the blackberries and the rich chocolate color are the perfect choice for this dramatic wedding theme.

 

Photography: Cassandra Farley Photography / Venue: Private Residence / Models: Jessica and Colton Lee / Hair and Makeup: Kelli Miller Beauty / Cake: Sweet Cakes by Karen / Tables and Chairs: St. George Party Rentals / Video: A. Green Films / Video of Shoot: https://vimeo.com/92195093 / Stationery: Jacki Miller Photo Design / Florist: RAB Floral Design / Plates: Main Street Antiques / Headpiece: Danani Handmade Adornments / Wedding Dress: My Amazing Wedding Dress

Rustic Fall Orchard Wedding

It's officially the first day of autumn here and we couldn't be more excited to share this timely fall wedding inspiration with you today.  Full of rustic and country inspired details, Ashley and Corey's real wedding took place in the middle of an apple orchard at the beautiful Bennett's Orchard in Ottawa Lake, Michigan.  The decor was spot on from the vintage, shabby chic styled doors that the bride walked through to the couple's signature apple cider drink.  We love the groomsmen's plaid checkered shirts and pink ties which added to the laid back country styling.  A big thank you to Gage Blake Photography for capturing and sharing all the details in this lovely, DIY wedding.  Doesn't it make you want to grab a mug of warm apple cider and take a stroll?

Stealworthy Idea: The vintage doors that framed the entrance to the ceremony are an amazing idea.  A very romantic and elegant way to add a focal point and ground the wedding aisle.  The wedding party arrived by horse drawn wagon which was perfectly fitting for this orchard venue.

 

This wedding guest book alternative is a unique twist on the traditional guest sign-in area.  Rather than having an actual book for guests to write in, the bride and groom opted to have guests sign a bench to be displayed in their home after the wedding.  Such a great way to remember their special day.

Hanging from the apple trees were wicker baskets and mason jars full of fresh flowers.  Trailing ribbons and burlap bows accented the tree branches.  This sweetly styled detail provided a backdrop for the bride and groom to say their vows.

Photography: Gage Blake Photography / Venue: Bennett's Orchard / Dress: David's Bridal / DJ: Decorative Sound / Florist: Beautiful Blooms by Jen / Videographer: Fordham Footage / Caterer: Scott's Catering / Cake: Bakery Unlimited / Hair and Makeup: Jennifer Pello at Pello Salon & Spa / Photo Booth: Poupard Moonwalks

The Allure of the White Pumpkin

White pumpkins are becoming increasingly more popular for fall weddings.  Maybe it's the allure of the romantic white shade that makes these adorable accessories a must-have item.  Maybe it's simply the fact that white is an easier color to match than their staple orange counterpart.  Whatever the reason, we aren't complaining.

For fall, we love the idea of choose a neutral color palette of creams and whites splashed with simple bronze accents.  To pull this look together, use any of our inspiration ideas below. White pumpkins look great when used as centerpieces, as decor for your cake/card table, and when used as guest favors or place card holders.  For a unique twist, consider hollowing out a pumpkin to use as your flower girl basket and ring bearer pillow.  You can even modge podge a white pumpkin with a pattern (shown left) for a splash of color and added interest.  (For a tutorial on this creative technique, visit budgetwisehome.com.)  Enjoy!

Image Credits:  Modge Podge pumpkin tutorial via Budget Wise Home, Pumpkin patch via The Knot, Shabby chic chair via iheartshabbychic, Pumpkin serving bowl courtesy of Paper Bird, Pumpkin staircase via Delicate Creature, Mini pumpkin decor via Pinterest, Pumpkin on scale and stool via Sugar Pie Farmhouse, Pumpkin ring bearer pillow available at Bragging Bags, Pumpkin place card holder tutorial via Twig and Thistle.

Fall Wedding Decoration Ideas and Inspiration

If you're lucky enough to live in an area that has an autumn season, than you already know the beauty that comes with it.  There is nothing more breathtaking than when the leaves start to turn their shades of red and orange and when the crisp afternoon air beckons the beginning of fall.  The perfect atmosphere for brides looking to add a sense of warmth and richness to their wedding day.

When decorating your fall wedding, bring the outdoors in.  Fall wedding accessories like the personalized falling leaves table runner (shown left) will look great in your reception photos and will be a definite show stopper.

For added photo ops, your guests can pose in front of a matching autumn backdrop.  To pull this off, simply set up the backdrop along with a Polaroid camera so guests can take their own pictures.  They can then either take the photos home with them or place them in your wedding guest book along with their best wishes.

Another option is to hire a second photographer assigned to actually take the photos of your guests.  This way you can send the pictures along with your thank you cards as an adorable reminder of your big day.

Since the bulk of your reception decor will actually be your guest tables themselves, your wedding table decorations are truly the ideal place to bring the feeling of fall into your wedding reception.

Simple touches like wooden die cut tree stands (shown left) spray-painted to match your wedding colors are an easy way to bring nature indoors.  Natural fall foliage like grasses, leaves, pine cones, and rocks also add a feeling of the season.  Lit votive candles will cast a romantic glow and add to the ambience of your wedding day.

To add the finishing touches to your table decor, fall wedding favors placed at each guest place setting do double duty, Personalized napkins printed with a tree or leaf design and your names and wedding date look great next to your wedding cake, and bare branch trees placed around your venue will add a polished look to your venue.

Happy Planning!

 

Top 5 Trends for Fall Bridesmaids

Counting down the days until your fall wedding? We've got the hottest tips on how to outfit your bridesmaids for the upcoming autumn season.

Trend #1 - Fantastic Fall Colors.

Fall colors are no longer limited to orange, brown, and yellow. More and more brides are incorporating rich hues like peacock blue and plumy purples for a more varied palette. We love this and your bridesmaids will too! While orange and yellow can be difficult colors to wear, blue and purple compliment a variety of skin tones easily. This lovely purple dress was designed by Megan Sweet.

Trend #2 - The Cardigan

Cooler temperatures in autumn don't provide the best weather for those strapless bridesmaids dresses. Keep your maids cozy with beautiful cardigans dressed up in cashmere or ruffles. The girls shown here paired their teal dresses with lovely gray cardigans. (Image Credit: We Are Home Sweet Home)

Trend  #3 - Cowgirl Boots

Inspiring little country girl hearts everywhere, the cowgirl boot trend is an adorable tribute to your down home roots. This look goes great with flowing floral prints and lacey shabby chic tunics. This look will really take off this year thanks to recent wedding of country singer Miranda Lambert. The photo shown here combined soft brown boots with a muted almost-denim, blue. (Image Credit: Thunder Storms and Cat Naps)

Trend  #4 - Foliage over Florals

Using fall foliage, like wheat, leaves, and branches in lieu of more flowery bouquets will finish off your rustic autumn wedding with a unique flourish. This is a great way to set your bridal bouquet apart from the rest of the girls as well. I love the look of these multi-colored wheat stalks gathered with a lacy bouquet wrap.

Trend #5 - Non-traditional Fall Themes

Fall leaves are lovely, but not for every bride. Autumn brides are branching out with their colors and decor. The most surprising and unexpectedly popular theme for this fall is peacocks. A peacock theme provides a beautiful color palette ranging from green to purple to many different shades of blue. The feathers look great in vintage, sophisticated and rustic settings. The fabulous peacock bridesmaids dress shown here was actually found on etsy! Who wouldn't want a custom made dress?

We hope you've been inspired by these top five trends - but don't forget to add a little bit of your own flavor. You want your wedding to modern, yet also full of your own personality.

~ Jenna