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Boho Chic Inspired Wedding {styled shoot} in Ancient Greece
Boho Chic Inspired Wedding {styled shoot} in Ancient Greece

I have a spectacular inspirational styled shoot to share with you today - coming all the way from Athens, Greece with photos by Anna Roussos Photography. It took place at the unique wedding venue, Nasioutzik Museum. It was filled to the brim with such amazing design and detail. The fantastic florals featured delicate blush pink roses, white hyacinths and red eucalyptus leaves. As Eleni of Love4Wed {the coordinator} writes . . . "From the beyond beautiful dessert table, the burgundy detailed wedding stationery, to the ancient Greece inspired wedding dress with French Chantilly lace, this wedding inspirational shoot can definitely make any wedding-loving heart sing!"

Wedding Vendors:
Coordination Eleni from Love4Wed
Photographer Anna Roussos Photography
Wedding dress Twisted Classics by Katia Delatola
Wedding planner The Event Company
Wedding Venue Nasioutzik Museum
Stationery & Wedding favors Atelier Invitations
Backstage Photography Penelope Photos
Desserts Maria's Cakes & Cookies
Floral Design Studio 7
Makeup & Hair Roula Stamatopoulou
Dinnerware & Linen Rentals White Lilac
Furniture Rentals Zazoo Event Rentals

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Inspired by Preston Bailey : Wedding Inspiration where Urban Glam Meets Modern City
Inspired by Preston Bailey : Wedding Inspiration where Urban Glam Meets Modern City

Get ready to be inspired with stunning pops of color and the ultimate in classy style.

This styled wedding was designed to inspire all brides, in particular curvy brides, and to provide styles that can be worn at the wedding and the celebration afterwards. It features the spectacular floral designs from Maribel of EightTreeStreet and gorgeous snapshots from Photography by Amy Nicole. Renown plus size model Jessica Likas showcases two gorgeous gowns from Fabulous Frocks of Alexandria {the St. Patrick Bridal collection and Enzoani collection}. The groom model added a slick modern touch with the monochrome navy suit and shirt accented by a pop of cerise on his tie. The styling in the loft venue was inspired by Preston Bailey and features linens from the Preston Bailey Collection at Nuage Designs Inc to style the luxe tablescape with a urban node.

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The first gown showcases a delicate illusion back gown from the St. Patrick Bridal collection with a drop waist accentuated by gorgeous beading. The second gown was more frilly and modern with a delicate razor back from the Enzoani collection, perfect for a glam urban bride. The bright pops of color included a cheery mix of navy blues, pinks, cerise, yellow and touches of lavender, with touches of gold and champagne. The flowery bridal bouquet included long and luxurious French ribbon. The overall setting for this styled wedding features a lavish tablescape and a sweet modern ceremony space. And, lastly, what city girl doesn't love getting around town by bicycle? Aren't the flowers on the bride's bike the perfect extra decor accent?

Spectacular Wedding Tablescapefrom an Urban Glam Meets Modern City Wedding - Inspired by Preston Bailey / Florals by EightTreeStreet / Photography by Amy Nicole

Wedding Vendor Team
Photographer: Photography by Amy Nicole — Floral Designer: EightTreeStreet — Invitation Designer: Blush Paper Co — Beauty: Britin Artistry — Event Venue: The Loft at 600 F — Dress Store: Fabulous Frocks of Alexandria — Model: Jessica Likas — Hair Stylist: Kayla Dreesen of Love Letters by Kayla — Signage: Mark with a Spark — Linens and Coverings: Nuage Designs — Other: The Mrs Box — Favors and Gifts: The Welcoming District — Calligrapher: Wabi Sabi — Jewelry: White Aisle Boutique — Model: Anthony Bell — Shoes: Betsey Johnson — Submitted via Two Bright Lights
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How to Create an Urban Glam Wedding {Styled Shoot} in Red and Dusty Blue
How to Create an Urban Glam Wedding {Styled Shoot} in Red and Dusty Blue

With the 4th of July holiday coming, this styled shoot for an Urban Glam Wedding in red and dusty blue is the perfect showcase. It was photographed beautifully by Misha of Lavishly Lux Studio and I'm in LOVE with all the sparkle! Just check out these great ideas to bring the Urban Glam into your wedding.

Unique Ideas to Create an Urban Glam Styled Wedding

1. Think outside the box when it comes to a wedding dress - consider a bold color with LOTS of sparkle and glam
2. Bring in unexpected elements and texture into your wedding bouquet {like dusty miller, thistle and the ever romantic roses}
3. Go sparkly with the garter too
4. Display the monogram of the wedding couple with metal letters for the perfect Urban touch

Wedding Vendor Team:
Photographer: Lavishly Lux Studio — Floral Designer: bella fleur designs — Reception Venue: Event 1013 — Makeup Artist: Impeccable Faces MUA by Ronnika Williams — Model:Roxanne Hart — Event Planner: The Pink Tuxedos Wedding and Event Planning — Submitted via Two Bright Lights
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Eco-Friendly California Wedding Elopement in the Mountains {styled shoot}
Eco-Friendly California Wedding Elopement in the Mountains {styled shoot}

Are you ready to head to the gorgeous mountains for a spectacular styled shoot? This eco-conscience photo shoot from Autumn Noel Photography features stunning views of a natural landscape. As Autumn writes . . .  "sheer rock mountains behind us, vast views of the Carson Valley in front, beauty was all around and our beautiful bride and groom fit right in". Keeping with the eco-friendly theme - this shoot showcases unique recycled paper invitations infused with wildflower seeds. A few seeds were even planted right before the vendor team left the location and the storm clouds were rolling in.

Wedding Vendors: includes handmade artists via affiliate partnership
Photographer: Autumn Noel Photography — Ring Dish: Beachwood Street Designs — Dress Store: Betty and Beaus Bridal Boutique — Invitation Designer: Botanical Paperworks — Hair Stylist: Carla Carillo — Makeup Artist: Carla Carrillo — Cupcake Toppers: Cork Country Cottage — Wedding Garter and Better Together Signs: Fallen Star Couture Inc. — Other Location: Hope Valley — Equipment Rentals: Tahoe Entertainer — Handmade Cookies: The Cookie and Crumb — Favors and Gifts: WildBloomery — Submitted via Two Bright Lights

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Other amazing features from this wedding are the beautiful vintage yellow chair that was a rental and other items from thrift stores. Many handmade items from small businesses were included and to continue their support for small business, the bride was outfitted from a local bridal boutique. Autumm wrote . . . "As floral arrangements aren't great for the environment we opted out and let nature provide the greenery for this lovely elopement."

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Love Will Always Prevail - a Peachy Pink Styled Wedding Shoot in South Carolina
Love Will Always Prevail - a Peachy Pink Styled Wedding Shoot in South Carolina

Today's gorgeous peachy pink styled shoot from Kevyn Dixon Photo has such a wonderful love story behind it as it features a real-life husband and wife as the models. When the couple first met, the then boyfriend, left for basic training for the Air Force after just 10 months of dating. For the next 10 weeks, they could only write letters to each other. As, the bride writes - "Handwritten letters…something so foreign to our generation, but so romantic." The proposal happened one month before the groom to be left for his first deployment. The wedding planning happened while he was away and a month after being home, the wedding of their dreams happened. I love what the bride wrote next . . . "Through this love story, there is a lot of distance. But in the end, love prevailed!"

On the day of the wedding, the couple {who says they are quite traditional} did not talk but exchanged letters and took a moment to pray together before our ‘I dos’. The bride writes ... "The day was beautiful! I remember crying during the last dance, realizing the day was almost over. It was the perfect day and I did not want it to end. I didn’t realize that the best was yet to come." Fast forward to the styled shoot . . . and here's what the bride writes: "I had the chance to put my wedding dress back on and my husband his suit for a styled wedding shoot. We of course jumped at the opportunity. The day of anyone’s wedding is amazing and crazy, but there is never enough time in the day. Pictures are missed and moments that can not be captured on camera. There is something magical about being a bride and groom again. The feelings and sentiments come flooding back. The reasons you fell in love are reawakened. My husband is leaving for his second deployment soon. As times get hard, and the distance gets further, I will always remember why I said I do then and why I would say I do all over again. He is my better half and together we are whole!"

Enjoy the entire styled shoot photo gallery here . . . be sure to click to see each photo enlarged and pin away :)

Wedding Vendors: Photographer: Kevyn Dixon Photo  //  Event and Floral Design: Kara Nash Designs  //  Venue: Sleepy Hollow Barn & Plantation  //  Jewelry: The Bead Lady  // Cake: Ella's Celestial Cake  // Paper Suite: Pretty Words by Erin  //  Hair and Makeup: Paper Scissors Beauty  //  Models: Marcie and Blaize Scott

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