Featured Engagement Session by Hilary Mercer Photography

Typically, we don’t publish engagement sessions, but this one was too good to pass up! This artsy couple, who will wed on June 11, 2011 at the North Carolina Museum of Art, took it outside and clearly had lots of fun!

I love how many totally unique, different “looks” this fab photographer was able to capture. The vibe- casual, low-key, and free spirited- was consistent throughout, but somehow, each photo tells a story of its own. And the shots of the bride’s gorgeous cushion cut diamond … read more

Featured Wedding by Bella Pictures

Amber and Steve tied the knot on June 5th, 2010. Their wedding venue- the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel- is situated in the heart of downtown Baltimore, just steps away from the harbor, with the city skyline dazzling in back.

Amber and Steve chose classically elegant reception decor, coordinating perfectly with the traditional yet modern style aesthetic of their venue. Each reception table was dressed up with a gold satin tablecloth, opulent gold charger plates, … read more

Yesterday, we covered Nicole Miller’s latest bridal creations. Miller’s wedding dresses are modern, timeless, and beautifully refined; and the feminine silhouettes and minimal embellishments really speak to our low-key & beach-loving brides. So today, we turn the tables with fashion inspiration for our readers who seek high drama, glitz, and a whole lot of glamour!

Designer Jenny Packham isn’t a favorite among Hollywood celebrities for nothing! Packham is all about the plunging necklines, metallic hues, and sparkling embellishments, and her Spring 2011 collection truly speaks for itself. I … read more

Featured Two Bright Lights wedding by Jennifer Weems Photography

Kensley & Jim are clearly a beautiful couple. But they proved to be extremely brave, too, planning a late July wedding in hot, steamy Phoenix, AZ. Their semi-traditional LDS wedding ceremony took place in the morning, and then the wedding reception fun commenced later in the day at a picturesque private residence.

The reception venue provided the perfect backdrop for Kensley & Jim’s wedding … read more

Featured Wedding by Teresa K Photography

Shaun and Brittany’s California winery wedding was at Grace Vineyards in Galt, CA. The venue grounds were lush and serene, and the ceremony commenced at the perfect time of day for an outdoor wedding. The ceremony and reception were in the late afternoon when the light is the most beautiful.

To recognize their spirituality, the bride and groom named each reception table after a characteristic of God’s true love; they framed each table name with its corresponding scripture (forgiving, selfless, kind, everlasting, hopeful, … read more