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?

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

Woodland Boho Wedding by Bonnallie Brodeur

This next real wedding is what woodland wedding dreams are made of.  A groom's arrival in a Pirate canoe, a ceremony complete with a teepee, colorful steamers and a real owl ring bearer, where do I even begin!

The bride and groom, Violaine and Gaetan, are true originals with a love for nature, animals, and fishing, and that originality can be seen in every detail of their wedding.  We adore that Violaine sang her wedding vows to Gaetan on her ukulele and that a real life owl was in charge of bringing the wedding rings.  How romantic is that! 

The photographer that brought this all to life, Bonnallie Brodeur, was able to bring fantasy and romance together to create a breathtaking love story.  See for yourself...

Photography: Bonnallie Brodeur / Reception Venue: Haut Bois Normand

26 Creative Lighting Ideas for Your Wedding Reception

Draped Barn Lights

Although it is one of the most important details, lighting is frequently overlooked when planning a wedding. Often we focus on the decorations to cover the tables, walls and everywhere in between, but a big influence on the atmosphere of your wedding reception will actually be how the space is lit. In the past, we have been fairly limited on inspiration for beautiful event lighting, but more recently couples have begun incorporating many different lighting options to add to their wedding decor and set the mood for their guests. This post is packed full of stunningly creative ways to illuminate your reception, so be prepared to get inspired!

Candles

Floating Candles / Crystal Candelabras / Candles in Hanging Glass Globes / Candles Clustered on Wooden Stumps / Hanging Tealights and Candlelit Tables / Hanging Mason Jars with Battery-Powered Tealights

Chandeliers

Single Small Chandelier / Barn Chandeliers / Round Rustic Chandeliers / Elegant Chandeliers at Tented Reception

Edison Light Bulbs

Edison Bulbs Above and Down Center of Tables / Light Bulb String Down Center of Table / Light Bulbs Hanging in Straight Line / Light Bulb Chandelier

Lanterns

Hanging Lanterns / Lanterns Lighting Pathway / Hanging Paper Lanterns with Candles on Tables / Paper Lanterns in Barn / Paper Lanterns Above Dance Floor

String Lights

Tree Wrapped in String Lights / Zig-Zag String Lighting / Wall of String Lights / Cascade of Lights Above Tables / Outdoor String and Bulb Lighting / Barn with Draped String Lights  / Tented String Lights with Tulle