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Brenda's Wedding Blog is your online resource for planning your dream elegant wedding. Helping you find the "wow" in weddings.

Posts in Real Weddings
Red and Aqua Blue Wedding in Catalina Island, CA

Nicole and Nick's destination wedding that was held on Catalina Island was just gorgeous. It was the perfect setting for their small, intimate wedding with Shannon Lee Images providing the spectacular photography. And, you have to love a bride that totally rock a birdcage veil, red Jimmy Choo heels and red lipstick.

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Shannon Lee Images
Venue: Hotel Metropole
DJ & guitarist: James Moody
Florist: Bloom Floral Design
Dress: Nicole Miller
Shoes: jimmy choo
Cupcakes: Zest Catering Catalina

Rustic Outdoor Georgia Wedding with special personal touches

Today's wedding of Darah and Robert, photographed by Anna and Spencer Photography, is not only beautiful but it has so many sweet personal touches. Both the brides' father and uncle recently passed away and she was very close to them. The wedding was held on her uncle's property in Valdosta, Georgia. And, the boots seen in the photos have special meaning too as one pair belonged to the bride's uncle and the other pair are her fathers.

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Anna and Spencer Photography
Caterer: Jessie's Eats and Treats
Reception Venue: Family Valdosta Farm
Dress Store: Ever After Bridal & Formal Wear

A Gorgeous + Elegant Fall Wedding with Jimmy Choo's and Bubbles

Today's wedding is just beautiful. Not only is the wedding of Rebecca and Bill gorgeous, but so many of the photographs by Lisa Carpenter Photography are just plain artistic - which is something I WILL ALWAYS LOVE!!!!!! You can see this in the first photograph with the light coming the lace gown - amazing!!!! As Lisa writes . . . "Everything had a perfect little touch. Nothing overdone and nothing not beautifully complete.  It was just right but right in a big big way!"

Such a sweet moment with the bride and her father when he sees her for the first time in her dress.

Love seeing the bride and her mom share a laugh together before the wedding.

Love the detailing on the wedding cake.

The entrance gate to the little chapel for the wedding is just gorgeous.

Don't you love the favors? Mini pies for all the guests to go home with.

Talk about an exit!!!! Love the bubbles and then seeing the groom carrying his bride down the street from the hotel as she waves to all the guests.

A Gorgeous Saratoga, NY Wedding with Louboutin's in the snow

I love when I get to feature a wedding from Joe Elario Photography - not only are their photos amazing, but these photographers are local to me and this particular wedding took place in Saratoga - which is a favorite place for us to visit on the weekends. There's so much that I fell in love with when I saw this wedding of Danaea and Mike - from the brides Louboutin's to the ceremony in the round to the sequined photo booth backdrop. Oh, and of course, we can't forget about the snow. I'm such a sucker for photos of the bride and groom in the snow. It's always so magical and just beautiful.

The bride's mom looks on as the bride opens her gift from Mike.

The groom's father officiated their wedding - so sweet.

Instead of serving their guests wedding cake, Danaea and Mike had a popcorn bar.

Wedding Vendors:
Photography: Joe Elario Photography
Venue: Hall of Springs
Florals: Kris Ann of Fleurtacious Designs
Wedding Coordinator: Christine Wheat
Videographer: Al Woodard Films
Music: City Rhythm Band
Makeup Artist: Make Me Fabulous
Popcorn: Popcorn Papa

A Hawaiian Themed Wedding in Newport, Rhode Island

You are going to love today's wedding and it makes me so excited for summertime. Today's couple, Catherine and Tim, are avid outrigger enthusiasts who wanted to bring a South Pacific touch to their wedding so they went with a Hawaiian theme that was complete with a signature cocktail (MaiTai) and Maui Pineapple Wine as a wedding gift for guests. The lovely photography is by Armor & Martel.

Wedding Vendors:
Photographers: Armor & Martel
Floral Designer: Water's Edge Flowers
Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency Newport
Dress Designer: Paloma Blanca
Cake Designer: Scrumptions, Inc.
DJ: DJ Roux Entertainment
Transportation: Viking Tours
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Viking Tuxedo