{Real Wedding} Jessica & Dwight: Cheery Morning Ceremony with Fun Nighttime 80's Themed Reception

This wedding is doubly good.  It is full of cheery yellow love in its morning ceremony, and the couple had an 80's themed party as their reception later that night.  With an 80's cover band and everyone wearing 80's outfits.  I would love to be invited to a wedding like that so I could get my crimper out of retirement (you know you had a crimper too!)

The ceremony venue was pure rustic gorgeousness.

At the end of the ceremony, guests serenaded the couple with "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles.

I love DIY petal cones!

There may be nothing better than billy button boutonnieres.

The stationery suite set the warm and cheery tone.  

And check out that 80's themed reception card above!

The lovely florals were simple single arrangements and multiples in vintage mason jars and bottles.

And now, on to the party!

This might be my favorite picture.  Ever.

If you're the bride and having an 80's themed party, who better to be than Madonna!?

Photography by Q Weddings submitted via Two Bright Lights

What a happy and fun wedding!  It looked like a true celebration of the couple and I'm so honored I got to share it with you.  Congrats Jessica and Dwight!

It's in the Details: Cotton Florals

Ever since I saw this wedding shot by Jasmine Star, I have been in love with the idea of using cotton in florals and wedding decor.  I mean, it is chic, vintage but fresh, and unique.  And just so pretty!

{cotton bouquets}

Top:  Duck Duck Collective via 100 Layer Cake, Jasmine Star

Bottom:  Jupiter Images via White & Wander, whitebox weddings via Southern Weddings

{cotton boutonnieres}

Top: Heather Curiel via Style Me Pretty, Bella Grace Studios via Southern Weddings

Bottom:  Heather Curiel via Style Me Pretty, Jasmine Star

{cotton decor}

Top: Both images by Jasmine Star

Middle:  Juliette Elizabeth via Love and Lavender

Bottom:  Jasmine Star, Brandon Kidd, Jasmine Star

That cotton garland lining the aisle and decorating the alter is just brilliant, and I love that cake by My Sweet and Saucy.  I think mixing the cotton with other textures, like balsa wood or even succulents would look amazing.  

Anyone else love cotton florals or use it in your own wedding?  I'd love to hear more ideas or see photos.

Details, Details!

To make your wedding personal and "you" it is all about the details.  Whether you have a big budget or a limited one, you can always find ways to personalize the details, tie things together, and show that you put thought into each aspect of your wedding.  You can pick one element and use it throughout your wedding, like a personal monogram or symbol.  Or you can create the same feel with your color palette.

This wedding from Style Me Pretty illustrates my point.  Although it probably falls into the bigger budget side of the spectrum, you can do something similar with much less by paying attention to your details.

Notice the wood details, the use of greenery and succulents, the color palette tying grey throughout in the groom's suit, the paper goods, the chalkboard, the straws, and even the zebra!  The feel is rustic and chic, not too formal but not too casual.  Some amazing and talented professionals worked on this wedding but if you aren't lucky enough to have a budget that accomodates such professionals, you can do it yourself by thinking about the details and being consistent with your theme.

To see more of this gorgeous wedding, go here.  Photos by Steve Steinhardt.

Floral Lovelies

I spotted this wedding a while back, and while all of the details are gorgeous, I am in love with the florals.  The perfect shade of pink, the big dahlias, the bouquets...  love it all.

Photos by Aaron Delesie

Succulent Chic II

Succulents done right make for some of the BEST wedding florals.  Love these, all from the same wedding:

Photos by Stephanie Williams via 100 Layer Cake

Simple & Earthy Wedding

Yet another wedding that had me at the florals!  And those shoes...to die for.  LOVE.

See the full spread over at Grey Likes Weddings.  Photos by Photo Orange Photography.