English Garden Inspired Wedding in Southern California

If this wedding had a mascot, it would most definitely be the crown. Whether bridal or floral, there’s plenty of gorgeous crowns making an appearance in this classic indoor affair. It’s a dash of english garden with florals by Exquisite Blooms and a smidgen of race track inspiration designed by Concepts Event Design, planned by After The Engagement, and photographed… Continue reading English Garden Inspired Wedding in Southern California

Southern California wedding venue: Lombardi House

New venue alert! When Lombardi House popped up on our radar we knew we had to share it ASAP. It would be such a lovely place for a wedding or intimate event. Built in 1904 and beautifully maintained, this venue is quite the stunner:  a Victorian-style farmhouse with a fresh white exterior, brick porch, elegant guest apartments,… Continue reading Southern California wedding venue: Lombardi House

Southern California hot air balloon engagement shoot

Photographer Anna of Deer Lovers had a hunch this shoot would be a good one. Could it be the fact that bride Ashton is a wedding planner, that the couple are world travelers, or that a hot air balloon would be involved? Whatever reason, she sure was right about this colorful scene for Ashton +… Continue reading Southern California hot air balloon engagement shoot

Southern Garden Wedding Wrapped in Elegance

For as un-southern as I am, I am fully obsessed with the elegance and traditions of the region right down to the way my Southern friends add y’all to just about anything. And this Louisiana affair is the poster child for Southern elegance. Photographed in that gorgeous Erich McVey way with styling and vintage vignettes by Mrs.… Continue reading Southern Garden Wedding Wrapped in Elegance

Timeless Southern Wedding in Chapel Hill

This wedding had us at hello with that bridal gown and, who are we kidding, the shoes are pretty phenomenal too. It’s Carolina Herrera and Valentino meets a classic black tie affair in Chapel Hill. The images by Graham Terhune Photography and video from Life Stage Films showcase chic fashion, blooming trees and peonies galore by Watered Garden and you can find even more… Continue reading Timeless Southern Wedding in Chapel Hill

Southern Glam Charlottesville Wedding

Laura Gordon is one of those photographers who can do no wrong. She’s a rising star of the wedding world, and when she sent over these Charlottesville nuptials complete with gold sequin table runners and rich pops of pink…we couldn’t get it up here fast enough. Amore Events By Cody designed the whole southern glam… Continue reading Southern Glam Charlottesville Wedding

Southern California wedding venue: The Loft on Pine

Look out SoCal Cakies, there’s a new venue in town (Long Beach to be exact)! We always get so excited when a new event space pops up. Why? Because it means that pretty soon after we start seeing all sorts of rad weddings there poppin’ up in our inbox. But for now, we’re sharing the… Continue reading Southern California wedding venue: The Loft on Pine

Casual Southern Garden Wedding

I love great details and decor as much as the next girl, but it’s the people, the stories, the love that speak straight to my heart. It’s stories like this bride whose 9-year-old son escorted her down the aisle or the fact that they traded formalities for a family-style Southern comfort food affair that make a wedding… Continue reading Casual Southern Garden Wedding

Outdoor Southern Orchard Wedding

What happens when high school sweeties tie the knot after 10 years of dating? Amazing things, my friends. Just you wait. We’re talking a Sundara Orchard wedding infused with casual Southern charm plus pops of pink + teal that’ll make your heart sing. It’s all straight from the lens of miss Marta Locklear, and you can have a look here! Share this… Continue reading Outdoor Southern Orchard Wedding