Today's groom {Mathew} wanted his bride {Lydia} to feel like a princess on her wedding day so he did what he could to make that happen. Including a surprise carriage ride to the reception and even fireworks before the night was over. Each photo reflects the pure joy Lydia felt as she married her prince, which were beautifully captured by Sarah of Ampersand Photography. The wedding took place at the Old Hickory Golf Course in Virginia.

Thank you Sarah for sharing today's pink fairytale wedding that came thru for Lydia with the help of her prince, Mathew. To see more from Sarah of Ampersand Photography, please visit her web site and blog.

Wedding Vendors:
Ceremony Location: Potomac Crest Baptist Church
Reception Location: Old Hickory Golf Course
Cake Designer: Cakes By Linda
Floral Designer: Michael's Flowers
Cinema and Video: RC TEQ Image
DJ: Advanced Groove
Transportation: Shenandoah Carriage Company

Today's gorgeous pink and black and white damask themed wedding was photographed by Hilton Pittman Photography at The Landmark Gardens. The bride and groom, Kelly and Kortney went to the same high school but never knew each other. It wasn't until after college that they ended up meeting at a party. They danced all night and went on a date the next week. From Kelly and Kortney, "We knew almost immediately that we'd both found "the one" but were both too chicken to say it, so we started saying "elephant shoe" to each other because when it's mouthed it looks like you're saying "I love you". A month after we met, Kortney invited me on a lake trip with all his friends. On that lake trip, we talked about "our future wedding" and how awesome it would be to have elephant ears at our wedding because of the whole elephant shoe thing. So the next month we said "I love you" and went ring shopping, and 5 months after our first date Kortney proposed to me on the beach at Emerald Isle in between sand sculptures of an elephant and a shoe." So, as I'm sure you can guess, elephants were incorporated into their wedding.

Thank you so much Hilton for sharing the absolutely beautiful wedding of Kelly and Kortney with my readers today. To see more from Hilton Pittman Photography, please visit his web site / blog. And, if you'd like to see more of Kelly and Kortney's pink infused wedding, please click here.

Cake: Swank Cake Design
Florist: Kelly Odom Flowers and Interiors
Venue: The Landmark Gardens

Hilton Pittman Photography is a member of BestWeddingSites.com

Today's seasonal inspiration board would work not only for a holiday wedding, but also for Valentine's Day or anytime in February {the month of love}.

To see the original post of the following inspiration board {with image links and shopping resources}, please click here.

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While you look stunning in white, let your wedding dazzle with color. Incorporating color into your wedding allows you to express your individual taste. From elegant Black & White weddings to modern Chocolate & Strawberry, you’re sure to find something at The Wedding Outlet that compliments you and your soon to be's style! {the end of today's post has a special discount offer for you}

Black & White have always been a popular choice for wedding colors. This traditional look is stylish and timeless. Many brides have incorporated an elegant, black, damask-style pattern within their wedding which has become a big wedding trend these past few years.

Timeless Traditions Black & White Glass Photo Coasters, Black & White Gatefold Guestbook,
Elizabeth Ring Pillow, Bride & Groom Decorated Toasting Glasses

Ah something blue, seems you can’t have a wedding without it. Whether it's a blue bridal garter under your dress or the choice of color for your wedding, incorporating something blue is a must. And, you know that turquoise is rumored to be the new "it" color for 2010.

Turquoise Lasting Radiance Basket, Darling Duo - Navy & Silver Pillow,
Navy Blue Scroll Guest Book and Pen, Blue Crush Garter & Tossing Garter

There is no color more girly and princess like then pink, no matter what the shade. So if you’re a lady looking to feel like a princess for the day then surround yourself with pink on your wedding. This color is perfect for all seasons too! Whether it's the warmth and sweetness of a pastel pink or the energy and boldness of a hot pink, this color is sure to fit your wedding season too.

Pink Sequin Guest Book with Pen, Customized with Color Flower Basket,
Chocolate and Strawberry Cream Garter Set, Pink Heart-Shaped Window Favor Boxes

Red is fantastic for a Christmas or Valentines Day themed wedding. Matter of fact using red as your wedding color is simply perfect. If any color were to symbolize love it would have to be red. The color just oozes romance, passion and everlasting love.

Beautiful and Bold Pillow, Custom Color Money Bag, Garbo Guest Book, Ruby/Gold Favor Cones

If you still haven't decided on what colors work for you, let The Wedding Outlet inspire you with some of their favorite color inspiration boards or start browsing though you favorite colored wedding accessories today.

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Throughout the month of October, I have featured something pink posts which included several Real Pink Weddings in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Since tomorrow is already the last day of October {where did it go?}, I wanted to end the month with a Real Wedding that has a bright pop of pink color in it. Today's Real Wedding comes to us from Jessica of Beach Bum Photography. The bride and groom, Neal and Erika, were married on September 12, 2009 in Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida.

Thank you to Beach Bum Photography for sharing the bright pink {plus green and orange} wedding with my readers today.

Additional Wedding Vendor List:
Ken's Tents & Events
Eventful Planner Catering - Tammy
Southern Style Cakes - for both cakes
Henderson Beach State Park (Destin, FL) - ceremony
Henderson Park Inn - reception