Today's couple, Bailey and Ron, married on September 7th, 2013 - this is the same month and day that my hubby and myself married. So, when Bailey and Ron celebrate their first wedding anniversary this year, my hubby and I will be celebrating our 12th anniversary. Wow! Bailey and Ron were married under a large willow tree in front of the Woodlawn Mansion {which is a gorgeous historic venue in Virginia}. As each guest entered the wedding, they were welcomed by a table with some trinkets including a globe and a container of corks for the guests to sign. One of my favorite touches was the couples initials created with the favors which were jars of crab salt. Another cute idea is with the big basket of flip flops for dancing in - but the sign is the best part . . . "Help yourself to a pair of dancing shoes and leave your excuses under the table. Love R and B".

Photography by Ever After Visuals | more vendor credits following photos

Photography: Ever After Visuals
Caterer: Neighborhood Restaurant Group
Dress Store: Nordstrom
DJ: Mike Blaufeld
Hair Stylist: Modern Bridal Studio
Event Venue: Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House//

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Today's featured wedding from Madeline's Weddings and Events in Canada is beautiful with the charcoal and light pink decor and linens. The stationery, also created by Madeline's team, was light pink and white. I'm loving the rhinestone banding around the glass vases and wait until you see the couple's monogram projected on the wall behind Genevieve and Tai's candy buffet.

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Wedding Vendors:
- Decor, Linens, Rentals , Invitations and Stationery, Wedding Day
Coordination and Candy Buffet : Madeline's Weddings and Events
- Photographer : Manuel F. Sousa Photography | www.msousa.com
- Venue : Inn Forks | www.innforks.com
- Cake and Cupcakes : The Cupcake Corner | www.thecupcakecorner.ca

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Today's featured New Orleans wedding of Michelle and Matt, photographed by Veronica of VeroLuce Photography, is absolutely amazing. The bride's aesthetic is urban-glam meets raw-natural-chic … don't you just love that? When it came time to plan the wedding, Michelle says that a NYC loft wedding was out of the question due to budget, so they had to find a fun location that was "somewhat rough around the edges, with tons charm, mystery, and history". And, with that, New Orleans seemed like the best choice.

On the Michelle and Matt's trip to LA to scout reception locations they stumbled upon Cafe Amelie and began talking with Danny, their manager and co-owner, who happened to be setting up for another wedding. Seeing the "open courtyard with twinkling lights strung through the trees and greenery everywhere juxtaposed against the buildings' raw brick facade and stone fountain" made them fall in love with this venue. And, I have to say, I'm totally in love with it too . . . it would be so romantic to celebrate in your own outdoor space between buildings with twinkling lights all around. Oh, and wait until you see how the couple celebrated {with their guests and locals} in what has become the couples most memorable part of their wedding evening.

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Michelle and Matt's New Orleans wedding combined NOLA traditions {from Gumbo to praline favors} with Michelle's Japanese heritage in the form of origami that was used throughout along with her mom wearing a kimono. Their wedding ended with their "very own Second Line parade through the French Quarter, with wedding guests and locals alike dancing, singing, and marching with complete abandon through the streets of New Orleans".

Wedding Vendors: Ceremony/Reception Venue : Cafe Amelie — Photographer : Veroluce Photography — Florist : Fat Cat Flowers — Cake Baker : Fondant Flinger — Praline shop : Laura's Candies — DJ : Rock-it Productions — Second Line band : The New Orleans Kinfolk Brass Band — Dress designer : Martina Liana — Dress shop : Wedding Atelier

I'm thrilled to share with you today's real wedding as it's the first elopement I've ever shared on my blog. Today's couple, Samantha and Paul, opted for an intimate wedding as they wanted their wedding day to be about their love for each other, not about a wedding. Toni of Paris Weddings by Toni G. says that an elopement is the perfect solution if you're looking for less headaches from organizing an entire wedding. Toni has worked with the best in the wedding industry and has also been hired by major luxury fashion brands such as Michael Kors, DianeVonFurstenberg and even luxury automotive brand BMW. She now partners with The Paris Photographer 'Fran' {who photographed this elopement}, as it's someone who she admires for his amazing talent and looks to grow with together. His vision is to be the best couples photographer in Paris and Toni's vision is to be the best wedding and event planner in Paris.

PS: Samantha and Paul's wedding cost approximately $4,500 including flights, hotel, wedding attire, + photographer

Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Planner: Paris Weddings by Toni G.
Photographer: Fran Boloni with The Paris Photographer
Dress: Bronwyn by Maggie Sottero
Bride's Shoes: Nine West
Groom's Suit: John Varvatos
Groom's Shoes: Allen Edmonds
Hair and Make-up: The bride did it herself
Rings: Tiffany (Hers) and Ben Bridge (His)
Flowers: Cheuc Fleurs (128 Avenue Gen Leclerc)

Today's wedding from Tab McCausland Photography is absolutely gorgeous with not only the color purple, but with the spectacular fabric draping over the ceremony area, the beaded chandeliers, the lush florals, the ghost Chivari chairs {LOTS of them} and the silver rhinestone ribbons around the wedding cake. Don't forget to click on any of the square thumbnails for a larger image :)

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Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Tab McCausland Photography
Event Planner: All About the Details
Floral Designer: Atmospheres Floral and Decor
Reception Venue: Heaven Event Center
Cinema and Video: Perfect Sky Productions
Cake Designer: Party Flavors Custom Cakes
DJ and Entertainment: Tagas Events
Chairs and Tables: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals