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Blue Wedding Colors Palette: Always Timeless, Romantic, and Effortlessly Elegant

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Bridal Education

Why a Blue Wedding Colors Palette Will Always Feel Timeless, Romantic, and Effortlessly Elegant Over the years I have photographed hundreds of weddings. The one’s that always stand out to me are the blue wedding themed ones. There’s a reason blue continues to show up in weddings year after year—it’s one of the most versatile, […]

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A Romantic LGBTQ+ Micro Wedding at The Gadsden House

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Elopement

A Romantic LGBTQ Micro Wedding at The Gadsden House in Charleston, South Carolina Charleston has a way of making weddings feel timeless, and The Gadsden House is one of those venues that truly embodies the city’s charm, history, and understated elegance. This Gadsden House wedding was a beautiful LGBTQ micro wedding that felt intimate, meaningful, […]

Featured: Whimsical Destination Elopement in Ireland at Menlo Castle

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Elopement

A Whimsical Destination Elopement in Ireland at Menlo Castle in Galway Some weddings feel inseparable from their location—as if the place itself is part of the love story. This destination elopement in Ireland at Menlo Castle in Galway was exactly that. Quietly romantic, deeply meaningful, and surrounded by centuries of history, the day unfolded within […]

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A Chic Scottish Wedding at Carlowire Castle

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Wedding

A Chic Scottish Carlowrie Castle Wedding & Modern Orangery Reception There are weddings that are undeniably beautiful… and then there are weddings that feel layered. The kind where every moment feels intentional, emotional, and thoughtfully designed from start to finish. This elevated castle garden ceremony paired with a modern orangery reception (as featured on Style […]

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How To Plan A Whimsical Wedding: Modern Dreamy Whimsical Wedding Ideas

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Bridal Education

How To Plan A Whimsical Wedding: Modern Whimsical Wedding Ideas A whimsical wedding is one of those styles people are instantly drawn to—but often struggle to define. It’s romantic without being too traditional, playful without being chaotic, and creative without feeling themed or overdone. When done well, a whimsical wedding feels light, intentional, and full […]

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The 8 Best Seattle Small Wedding Venues: Effortlessly Elegant Micro Wedding Venues

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Bridal Education

Top Seattle Small Wedding Venues That Feel Effortlessly Elegant (Seattle Micro Wedding Venues) Below are some of my favorite Seattle micro wedding venues (and some just outside the city) that offer elegance, character, and that “high-end but relaxed” feel. There’s something incredibly special about a small wedding that’s done with intention. Fewer guests. Deeper connection. […]

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The Best Luxury Wedding Venues in Utah County

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Bridal Education

The Best Luxury Wedding Venues in Utah County If you’re searching for wedding venues in Utah County, you’ll quickly realize that this area offers a very specific kind of beauty—mountain views, open space, and venues that feel refined without being overly flashy. For couples who want an elevated experience while staying south of Salt Lake […]

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St Regis Deer Valley Wedding: Utah Mountain Wedding Venues

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Bridal Education

Why St Regis Deer Valley Weddings Are the Gold Standard of Utah Mountain Wedding Venues When couples tell me they’re dreaming of a wedding that feels elevated, intentional, and completely transportive, The St. Regis Deer Valley is often one of the first venues that comes to mind. There’s something undeniably special about this property—it blends […]

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