My Wedding Reception Ideas

Romantic Wedding in a Lavender Field

When this wedding crossed our inbox, it took our breath away. It's every girl's dream to stroll through a romantic lavender field hand in hand with the one she loves. Swoon. Please transport me to Australia immediately. These stunning photos were captured and sent to us by the ever so talented Silvia from Blumenthal Photography. Lauren and Chris's wedding is one for the storybooks; full of jaw dropping reception decorations and timeless touches. From the neutral color palette to the classic cocktail tables, ever choice was spot on. Cheers to the happy couple.

Q: How did the two of you meet?

"Chris and I met at a NYE party back in 2000. We were celebrating out in the city with a group of mutual friends and had been making eye contact with each other all night...Chris and I got talking and dancing together as if we’d known each other for years. When it hit 11:55pm Chris grabbed my hand and took me out on the balcony of the bar we were at to watch the fireworks. We shared our first kiss under the fireworks when the clock hit midnight, it was extraordinarily cliché but you know what they say; ‘the way you spend your NYE is the way you’ll spend the rest of your year’ and hopefully the rest of my life!"

Can you believe these stunning decorations over the tables? The hanging branches, flowers, and vases are the perfect mix of rustic and romance. Here's what the bride had to say about the reception:

"Chris and I are both very laid back people who love spending time outdoors! If given the choice we would always choose vintage and wood over modern and glitz. When we look at lifestyle, from our clothing to the interior in our apartment, we knew that a vintage/rustic theme would best reflect our personality as a couple. We wanted to have a wedding that we wouldn’t look back at photos of in 50 years and cringe at our decoration choices; therefore neutral, natural and vintage elements were all used to hopefully produce a timeless wedding.

Our reception was full of laughter and tears, but it was absolutely perfect! The décor blew me away, our whole set up looked even more beautiful than I could have imagined! By the time our reception started the sun began to set yet the weather was still nice and warm. Our guests were constantly commenting on how stunning everything looked, how delicious all of the food was, and how happy we both looked. Our speeches had us both in stitches; I’ve never laughed and cried so hard at the same time in my life! My bridesmaids had to fix my makeup multiple times, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way! "

Photography: Blumenthal Photography
Venue: Sault in Daylesford VIC
Event Styling & Planning: A Lavish Affair
Invitations & Stationary: Adorn Wedding Invitations
Wedding Gown: Suzanna Harwood
Bridesmaids Dresses: White Runway
Groom’s Attire: Vera Wang
Groomsmen Attire: Raffaele Ciuca
Flowers: Victoria Whitelaw
Cake: Cake Face

Intimate Outdoor Vineyard Wedding

We may be in the thick of winter but this stunningly beautiful wedding at HammerSky Vineyards has us dreaming of the sun on our faces on a warm summer day. Curtis and Jesse's wedding is one for the books - the love these two share for each other brings these photos to life, and we can't thank A. Blake Photography enough for capturing this incredible wedding and sharing it with us.

There’s so much beauty in this California vineyard wedding that it seems unfair to have to sum it up in a few short sentences. The day began with a breathtaking ceremony under an old oak tree atop a hill surrounded with unbelievable views and plenty of grapevines. Their exchange of vows is so filled with touching moments between the bride and groom, it has us wishing we were part of the family. After a wonderful day filled with too many smiles to count, it ended with a perfectly intimate dinner followed by dancing and late night snacks in the barn under twinkling string lights. Every last detail of this summer celebration shines on its own but put it all together, and well, you'll just have to see for yourself!

The attire - from the bride's straight-out-of-a-dream blush wedding dress to the groom's light grey suit to the light blue of the bridesmaids' flowing dresses - is a lesson in pairing soft shades with a stunning natural landscape.

We know what you're thinking - it can't get any more perfect than that breathtaking ceremony and these two lovebirds looking all kinds of adorable wandering through the beautiful vineyard grounds. As it happens, it does. Brace yourselves for more heartfelt details paired with solid wood farmhouse tables and string lights to keep this party going well into the night. Don't let us keep you - there's plenty more to see!