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Winter Wedding at Oakhurst Country Club

Comments from event producer: "Gorgeous winter wedding at Oakhurst Country Club in northern California. The lush golf course with its green grass was a perfect backdrop for this Military groom and bride's wedding. The groom dressed in his Military…
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Unique Pink Backyard Wedding in New Hampshire

We like the classic simplicity of today's backyard wedding in New Hampshire. Subtle and bright pops of pink go hand in hand to offset the classic white dress, wedding cake, and table setting. What a great way to start your Friday, with a laid…
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Wedding at Darby House: Rustic Elegance

Overall Ceremony and Reception Theme "I wanted the theme to be light, simple, and whimsical. Ben and I's relationship is light and fun and I wanted our wedding to have that same feeling. I let the beautiful outdoor area speak for itself and…
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Literary Themed Wedding at Bella Collina

Elegant, romantic, and filled with things we love. A little bit of Tuscany comes to Florida. Overall Ceremony and Reception Theme "Our wedding had a love stories literary theme, as we are both avid readers and felt like our wedding…
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Black and White Wedding at Seattle Art Museum

Ceremony and Reception Theme Bride's Remarks: "We really tried to focus on experience as the main theme throughout our wedding to truly honor all of the beautiful people in our lives. Also, bringing our loved ones to the Seattle Art Museum…
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Rustic San Juan Capistrano Wedding at Serra Plaza

Photgraphers comments: "Annie & Devin’s wedding happened to be on the one day it rained this summer in Southern California, July 18th, 2015. Although the day felt chaotic at first (due to the unexpected weather), it ended up being absolutely…
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San Francisco Wedding at Conservatory of Flowers

Today's feature shares a glimpse of Jack and Nori's elegant wedding at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco. Set within the boundary of Golden Gate Park, the Conservatory is a welcome oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city. We…
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DIY English Garden Summer Wedding

The paper DIY projects and handmade details in today's English garden wedding are absolutely spectacular! Such an elegant ceremony, the attention to detail and time spent is evident. Great photography angles from Sherri Kaven who captured the…
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Wedding with DIY Paper Flower Centerpieces

This beautiful and very DIY filled wedding took place at Farm Kitchen in Washington. It was filled with fresh bouquets of local blooms, a stunning David Tutera gown, and endless DIY projects created by both the bride and groom. While the bride…
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Bohemian Open Air Rustic Wedding in Spain

Today's featured bride and groom envisioned a wedding day surrounded by rustic country touches, breathing the open air in the hills of Spain. Wedding designers Bodas de Cuento gave them just that by transforming a private estate in La Vall de…
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Navy Blue Themed Beach Wedding at Sanderling Resort

Today we have quite the treat: a gorgeous navy blue themed beach wedding at Sanderling Resort AND the couples' engagement photos! FYI: beach weddings are the number one choice for wedding venues, more on that tomorrow. Don't you love…
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Black and White Striped Wedding

Okay, so I know it is practically summer (might I add that I love how the days are getting longer and longer) and this is undoubtedly a fall wedding, but there are so many unique decor ideas that I just had to share.  It's a little…
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Enchanted Backyard Wedding with a Pink Wedding Dress

No need to rub your eyes for this one, you are seeing correctly.  This lovely bride IS wearing a pink dress and it is absolutely fabulous! To top it all off, this couple had a fireworks display at the end of the night. So now I am trying…
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Vintage Travel Themed Wedding

Do you like travel? Do you like a touch of Vintage? If you answered yes to both of those questions then you are going to LOVE this vintage travel themed wedding!  Although this was a "destination wedding" for the bride and groom, they…
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Dia de los Muertos Themed Wedding

Here is one more Cinco de Mayo celebration post for today.  Although this real wedding theme isn't for Cinco de Mayo, they were celebrating the "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead), I still  love any reason to celebrate, decorate or dress…
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Champagne Fountain & Art Deco Wedding in NY

Its Wednesday and a short work week, cheers to that! How fitting that there was champagne served at this art deco wedding. That is exactly what drew me to this gorgeous Long Island wedding, I love the look of a champagne fountain. …
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Superhero Shoe Themed Wedding

This super cute couple - whose personalities really shine through in these photos - had only two months to plan their Veterans Day (11/11/13) wedding. The thoughtfulness of strangers provided Sam and Thera a completely…
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Vintage Carnival Themed Wedding Fun!

This carnival theme is an eclectic fun wedding and is the perfect way to end the week. I love all the details Pilar and Neil put into their special day - from crackerjack favors to the mismatched ceremony seating. From…
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Rustic Chic Wedding at The Mountain Terrace

To end the first week of February I thought I would share this super gorgeous rustic chic wedding that is overflowing with succulents and beautiful floral arrangements. Alan and Helen selected The Mountain Terrace in Woodside, California for…

Whimsical Connecticut Farm Wedding with Lovely DIY Decor

If you have been reading Love and Lavender for a while you may already know that Rosie of Simply Rosie Photography is one of my all time favorite photographers. So when she sent me this beautiful Connecticut farm wedding, I just had to share…
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Handmade Backyard Wedding: Jenny and Steve

"Wow" is the first word that came to mind when I saw Jenny and Steve's wedding. It is full of handmade details, a stunning bride, and gorgeous flowers. Of course with such a gorgeous wedding you need a fabulous photographer and lucky for Jenny…
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“Lavender Love” Wedding on Salt Spring Island

The wedding below is full of lavender: Lavender flowers, lavender the color, lavender floral crown, and a lavender fields. Basically it's everything lavender and we love it! Laura's dress is super unique---her mom made it. It has butterflies…
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Pink and Gold Wedding with Hearts and Balloons

This pink and gold wedding is seriously AMAZING. I'm not even exaggerating. I LOVE it. Everything about it in fact. I love the gold and pink throughout the day. I love the balloons, the bar, the pink hearts on straws, and don't even get me started…
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Real Wedding: Nautical Themed Wedding

I know that it is officially fall, but this summer nautical themed wedding full of blue, white, stripes, and anchors had me wishing for a couple more days at the beach in the sun! You know it's going to be a cute wedding when the first…
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Anne of Green Gables Themed Wedding

With a love of vintage, Jane Austen, and Anne of Green Gables, Molly and Ryan put together a vintage garden wedding. With fun details such as train schedule seating chart and envelope table numbers it really is a step back into time! Vendors Venue:…
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Real Wedding: Pink Peony Wedding

This is a short, but sweet glimpse at this couples' day. What drew me in was the beautiful bridal bouquet, the ombre cake, and the bride's braided hair (here is a post that shows my love of braids). Photographer: Sweet…
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Real Wedding: Vintage Homespun Wedding

I can't believe Labor Day has come and gone and we are cruising into fall. Today's lovely wedding is amazing---seriously. Sean Flanigan did a fabulous job capturing Katelyn and Spencer's wedding. Every detail of their day was perfect! Love…

Colorful Backyard Wedding with Bright Colors

Are you all ready to start your Labor Day weekend off with a bang? Laura and Alen had a stunning backyard wedding with bright colors, paper flowers, and tons of fun! I wanted to put up every single photo of their day, but sadly I can't. Here…
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Real Wedding: Surfs Up Wedding

Today's wedding is the perfect way to start this sunny weekend! The groom definitely knows how to start his wedding day off with a bang---surfing with his groomsmen. Anna and Brian's wedding was simple with pies and drinks for the reception…
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Mexi-Italian Wedding in Santa Barbara

Dee and Drew put together a fabulous Mexi-Italian wedding that I LOVED! They put so many special details into their day. Here is what the bride had to say about her wedding: "We saw our wedding as an opportunity to incorporate some of…
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Southern Charm Wedding

You know that feeling when you see something super awesome and you think to yourself, "why didn't I think of that?" Well, that is how I feel about this wedding. I wish I had seen Chris and Lauren's special day before I had got married eight…
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Carnival Inspired Wedding

Liebe and Arnold had a fun, colorful carnival inspired wedding. We love the bridesmaids' floral dresses, the groomsmen in suspenders, and the bride's fashionable short dress paired with heeled oxfords. So cute!! Vendors Photography:…
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Mustache-Themed Wedding

We thought this wedding looked like a ton of fun so we just had to share it with you all!  Kim and Xavier had a lips and mustache-themed wedding (which we love). Speaking of things we love, Kim's dress is breath-taking! A…
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Casual Florida Wedding

You can tell from the photos that David and Siobhan's wedding was, above all, fun. Lots of whimsical details, smiles on every face, and a bride in a short dress (perfect for spinning) with a bouquet consisting of one giant hot pink flower! From…
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Whimsical Vintage Wedding Inspiration

We are starting this week with a bright and cheerful wedding full of great details! Amanda and Matt wanted "whimsical vintage wedding" feel. Based on that inspiration, they put everything together with the help of family and friends! We especially…
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Washington Farm Wedding with Red Barn!

Today we are sharing a handmade Washington farm wedding with a big red barn! It used to be a working hops farm--now it’s covered in lavender, apple trees and of course hops. We got the details from the bride Christina: "We wanted…
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DIY Wedding in Autumn at Botanical Garden

We know that fall is long gone, but when we saw Jill and Peter's autumn wedding we had to share it with you all (who knows, maybe it will inspire you fall brides out there). With the fall colors in all their wedding day details this wedding…
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Colorful Wedding with Magical Realism Vibe

Today's wedding is jaw-dropping beautiful, and full of unique details! We especially love the moody color scheme, glamorous table settings, and super fun venue. From the bride: "Our wedding was SUCH an awesome and special experience for…
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Whimsical Wedding in Tuscany, Italy

When we saw this wedding, the word that immediately came to our minds was "fun!" This wedding is definitely that - tutus, pinwheels, giant balloons, and lots of whimsical fascinators. Not to mention the bride's polka dot dress! Oh, did…
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Fun & Colorful Outdoor Wedding at Green Villa Gardens

We are so excited to be breaking up your week with Matt and Marisa's fun & colorful outdoor wedding! They got married at Green Villa Gardens with a pinwheel theme to their day. Chris Simons Photography was behind the lens to capture…
Elegant Video Game Themed Wedding in California

Elegant Video Game Themed Wedding in California

We really like this video game themed wedding.  We love that Amy and Shane incorporated one of  their hobbies (video games) in an elegant and classy way!   Here is what Fondly Forever Photography had to say about it:  "Amy &…
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Wedding Among the Trees

We would have been super excited to receive an invitation like Lindsey and Tyson's, inviting guests to join them in the woods as they started the next chapter of their love story! Indeed, the setting is like a fairy tale, with that fabulous…
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Fall Themed Wedding with Pumpkins

We know that fall is long gone, but we couldn't resist sharing this fall themed wedding with you! Kari and Ulises put together such a such cute, warm, and intimate wedding that we absolutely LOVE! The amazing photography is by Cameron Leung…
Colorful Paper Crane Wedding

1000 Origami Paper Crane Wedding

We are so excited to be sharing this colorful paper crane wedding that was photographed by one of our favorite photographers - Jodi Miller Photography! I can only imagine the time and dedication that it took to fold all those colorful paper…
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Snowy Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

We LOVE this winter wedding wonderland!  Kristin (who just started her own event design company, by emily b. event design) put together her wedding in just three weeks!! We are super impressed by this beautiful snowy wedding, and love the…
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Elegant Blue and White Striped Tent Wedding

When you think of blue and white stripes, you may have visions of a nautical theme dancing in your head - not quite the theme for your wedding.  However, today's elegant blue and white striped tent wedding will probably change your mind.  We…
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Ellen and Austin’s Wedding

Welcome back to another day on Love and Lavender! We are featuring a wedding that we L-O-V-E (and it's not just because the bride has a pretty amazing name--hehehe). We love all the DIY details, the super cute ceremony door background, and the…
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Casual and Fun Wedding

Another day, another fabulous wedding overflowing we amazing details! Jessi and John had a country wedding that was exuding FUN! With a giant game a jenga and beautiful centerpieces this was the "it" wedding to go to! Their wedding…
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Colorful & Easy Going Wedding at Hoyt Arboretum

Are you all ready for a super fun, colorful wedding? Gretchen and Darby had what looks like the most fun wedding in the history of weddings! They had a colorful palette (the bride's dress had rainbow tulle) and they used paint swatches for…
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Bonnie and Ed’s Wedding

You know you are in for a treat when the bride and groom of a wedding are fabulous artists! We were wowed by all the creativity that is beaming from Bonnie and Ed's wedding--the artistic birds throughout and the bright colors put a huge smile…
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DIY and Eco-Friendly Wedding in Mustard Yellow

What a fun week we are having on Love and Lavender. We have a fabulous wedding to share with you today! Jackie and Brandon had a laid back, intimate, DIY and eco-friendly wedding full of personal details that we are crazy about! What’s even…
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Outdoor Yellow Wedding at The Gardens at West Green

A beautiful outdoor yellow wedding with lots of details that we are drooling over. The ceremony and reception were held at a boutique wedding venue called The Gardens at West Green in Austin, Texas. Amanda and Eric did a fabulous job putting…
Blogger Wedding – Engaged and Inspired

Blogger’s Weddings: Engaged & Inspired

We thought this wedding would be a great way to kick off our second week of blogger's weddings. It comes from Allison of Engaged & Inspired, who just got married this April! Everything about her wedding was drop-dead gorgeous -- we especially…
Burlap Inspired Wedding

Burlap Inspired Wedding

A burlap inspired wedding: read on for this gem. You know that feeling when you come across a wedding so fabulous that your heart beats a little faster and you start to sweat with excitement at the beauty of every picture you see, hoping it…
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Real Weddings at Highland Springs Resort

We are so excited to share not one but TWO weddings at Highland Springs Resort! Wedding #1 - Romantic Kaitlin and Doug put together a romantic wedding photographed by Tyler Branch Photo. We are loving their wooded ceremony under a 1,000…
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Thomas and Cori’s Wedding

We are big fans of color and this wedding is full of it! Thomas and Cori put together a bright wedding full of fun details captured by lunaphoto. What great rings--we want one! What…
Whimsical Destination Wedding at luxury Mexican Villa

Gorgeous Destination Wedding at luxury Mexican Villa

In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo we decided to share with you all this gorgeous destination wedding photographed by the super talented Sarah Yates. We love weddings when the bride and groom take it to the next level of amazing and boy howdy did…
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Barn Wedding in Rancho Dos Pueblos, California

So did anyone stay up and watch Prince William and Kate's wedding? We know it will be hard to top a royal event such as that, but we are going to try with this uber cute barn wedding in Rancho Dos Pueblos! The talented photographers of Stone…
Stylish South African Wedding

Stylish South African Wedding at Delsma Farm

We have a treat for you all today, in the form of a colorful and stylish South African wedding from welovepictures! The bride, Annelle, runs a fabulous wedding stationery company called Seven Swans, so it's no wonder that everything is perfectly…
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South Africa Wedding Full of Color

Philip and Anneli had a beautiful South Africa wedding full of color, whimsy, and fun DIY details! We especially love all the cute pennant flags throughout their wedding. The lovely venue is Forest44, just outside of Stellenbosch, South Africa.…
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Whimsical Wedding with Vintage Touches

We are ending this week with an amazingly sweet wedding full of DIY details. Tiffany and Brandon wanted an informal, whimsical wedding with vintage touches. Leo Patrone took their wedding up a notch with his fabulous photography! The…
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Sugar Cane Farm Wedding with Canopy Tent Reception

A sugar cane farm wedding that is totally Amazing, with a capital A! Roger and Nicky tied the knot on a sugar cane farm that has been in Nicky's family for over a hundred years. The vintage details were all perfectly styled, and the photography...swoon! Believe…
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Vintage Inspired Carnival Wedding in Seattle

Erin and Richard put together a carnival wedding inspired by James and the Giant Peach, Alice in Wonderland, and Big Fish.  This wonderland wedding was beautifully captured by La Vie Photography. Everything about this wedding screams fun,…
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Nautical Themed Wedding at the Detroit Yacht Club

Natalie and Adam were married at the Gross Point Academy Chapel, an old brick academy right alongside a river. They chose to have a nautical theme for their wedding, with the idea of "tying the knot." Very fittingly, the reception was held…
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Kenny and Kat’s Wedding

Today's wedding is from one of our favorite photographers, Rosie of  Simply Rosie Photography. These photos are full of color and love! Kat and Kenny decided to have some photos taken at the Niverville Fair in Manitoba, Canada, and what a…
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Quaint Whimsical Wedding

Deidre Lynn blew us away with this wedding!  Tyler and Laura's special day was quaint and whimsical and so perfectly captured in the photographs. Flowers were provided by Modern Elegance. When…

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Pastel Picnic Themed Wedding in Pasadena, California

We are all about alliteration here at Love & Lavender, which makes this pastel picnic wedding near Pasadena that much better! Of course, we also love how Nicole Henshaw Photography was able to capture the rustic outdoor vibe this couple…
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Virginia Beach Wedding at Signature Golf Course

Jennifer is an event professional so she quickly knew which details she wanted to use for the wedding celebration. Everyone could not be more excited and honored to celebrate alongside! The couple decided to get married at the Signature at West Neck - a gorgeous golf course venue - in front of a backdrop created by the brides father.