Glam Black Tie Jewish Wedding

Arielle and Jason's black tie New Jersey wedding was simple gorgeous and one for the storybooks.  Full of crystal, black and white details, and antique gold decor that glittered throughout their ceremony and reception.  The couple's wedding was held at the Crystal Plaza in New Jersey, which definitely comes by it's name naturally.  The stunning crystal chandeliers that echo throughout the hall are absolutely breathtaking.  Brought to life by EXO Photography, a big thank you for sharing Arielle and Jason's gorgeous day with us.

We love when our brides and grooms decide to do a first look before their ceremony.  There is nothing quite as beautiful as capturing the face of a groom seeing his bride for the first time.  The emotion that comes through the photos are why we love weddings in the first place.

Keeping with tradition, Jason breaks a glass to solidify his and Arielle's wedding vows.  A time honored practice upheld still at nearly every Jewish wedding.  Mazel tov!

 Photography: EXO Photography / Venue: Crystal Plaza, New Jersey

New Orleans Destination Real Wedding

We love our destination brides.  When this wedding came across our inboxes, we knew we had to feature it.  So fun and full of energy, Nicole and Shawn's New Orleans wedding was one for the books.  They flew all the way from Arizona to have their very own Mardis Gras style wedding.  Complete even with the Second Line (which happened to be the very reason the couple chose New Orleans as their venue).  Family and friends did not disappoint coming in from all over the country to join in on the celebration.  The bridesmaid's spotlight photos are simply fantastic and really show what crazy awesome fun the wedding party was!  We just wish we could have been alongside to join in on the fun.  Lauren Carroll Photography did such a fantastic job at bringing the whole thing together and truly capturing the energy of the day.

Photography: Lauren Carroll Photography / Restaurant: Galvez Restaurant / Ceremony Location: Irish Cultural Museum / Event Planner:  Weddings by Lulu

Fun Outdoor Garden Wedding: Becca & Ross

This next real wedding features such a fun couple that it makes me wish I could have witnessed their wedding in person!  From the groom's mile long wedding vows to the cake smash at the reception, all of the little details were captured by the lovely Anna Gleave Photography.

Becca and Ross' beautiful garden wedding took place in Englewood, Colorado at The Inverness Hotel which created such a gorgeous backdrop for their nuptials and casual waterside reception.

Photography: Anna Gleave Photography / Reception Venue: The Inverness Hotel and Conference / Cake Designer: Sam Hinesley Cakes / Floral Designer: Yvonne Hinseley / DJ: ABC Music Video Photography / Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal

Rustic Winter Wedding Ideas

The magic of winter.  The glistening, falling snow, the smell of pine in the air, and a crackling fire are just the right ingredients to create the perfect backdrop for a romantic winter wedding.  Now we've all seen the winter wonderland wedding theme done before.  You know the type.  A blue and white color scheme with snowflake decorations.  While beautiful, this traditional winter wedding theme is starting to lose it's luster among modern brides.  For today's bride looking for a unique twist on winter weddings, we love the idea of a rustic affair.  Full of burlap, bark accents, and pine cones.  Don't forget to throw in a few pine trees to add some greenery.  For a unique twist, incorporate snow owls into your decor for a unexpected wintry addition.

Image Credits: Bride and groom with hay bale, Bride and groom by fence via James Christianson, Pine cone bouquets by Honey of a Thousand Flowers, Rings on pine tree limb, Burlap ring pillow, Owl table decoration, Outdoor wedding table setting, Pine cone and birch centerpiece, Carved wooden initial table centerpiece, Pine cone wedding bouquet, Pine tree sapling wedding favors via Nancy Gould Photography, Church sign, bride and groom, and owl favors via Aaron Delesie Photography, Candy buffet