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California Coast DIY Wedding with Vintage Details feature

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Boho Chic Pond View Farm Wedding feature

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Woodsy Wedding at Laurita Winery in NJ feature

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A White Oaks Wedding Day in Texas hero

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Backyard Country Wedding with Amazing Sunset feature

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Coral, Copper and Blue Destination Wedding in Nashville feature

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Wedding Stationery

Addressing Wedding Envelopes- Handwritten vs. Printed Calligraphy

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March 18, 2019/by Meredith

Guide to Addressing Wedding Envelopes: Handwritten vs. Printed Calligraphy

Looking for ways to address your wedding stationery envelopes?You're…

Minted-Scripted-save-the-date feature

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February 25, 2019/by Meredith

Save-the-Date Magnets to Announce your Wedding

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October 27, 2018/by Andrew

Top Christmas Themed Wedding Invitations

<img width="50" height="50" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Top-8-Freakishly-Awesome-Halloween-Wedding-Invitations-50x50.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Top 8 Freakishly Awesome Halloween Wedding Invitations" />

October 15, 2018/by Meredith

Top 8 Freakishly Awesome Halloween Wedding Invitations

Opal engagment ring gold band

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June 27, 2018/by Madison

13 Opal Engagement Rings: The Queen of Gems

These days, brides-to-be are looking towards unique ring designs…

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April 13, 2018/by Madison

10 Celtic Engagement Rings Inspired by Irish Tradition

diamond alternative gemstones in bowl – featured

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January 14, 2018/by Meredith

Engagement Ring Guide to Diamond Alternatives: Try These 22 Gemstone Beauties Instead

black gemstone rings featured

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November 25, 2017/by Madison

11 Bold Black Gemstone Rings – Onyx, Sapphire, and More

Recent Styled Shoots

Rustic Chic Styled Wedding at Webb Barn Feature

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Mountaintop Styled Shoot in NH feature

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Callaway Gardens Styled Wedding in South Georgia feature

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Dreamy Outdoor French Inspired Styled Shoot feature

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Bridal Shoot at Veterans Memorial Park feature

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Dusty Summer Farm Styled Wedding feature

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caramel drizzled naked cake

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July 1, 2018/by Madison

Why a Simple Wedding Cake Design Is the Way to Go

The wedding cake often becomes the unofficial centerpiece of…

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May 23, 2018/by Madison

Rustic DIY Mason Jar with String Lights & Baby’s Breath

vow art ideas and inspiratioin

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February 13, 2017/by Meredith

24 Amazing Ways to Turn Wedding Vows into Art

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February 10, 2017/by Meredith

The Ultimate Guide to Lavender Wedding Ideas

Wedding & Anniversary Gifts

20th year anniversary gift image

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May 6, 2019/by Madison

16 Unique China Anniversary Gifts for Your 20th Year

Congratulations, what a momentous occassion! Twenty whole years…

27 Best Bridesmaid Gift Ideas for 2019 (Under $65)

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April 4, 2019/by Meredith

27 Best Bridesmaid Gift Ideas for 2019 (Under $65)

10th-wedding-anniversary for him or her

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April 4, 2019/by Meredith

16 Terrific Tin Themed Anniversary Gifts for Her & Him

19 Pottery Anniversary Gifts (9th Year) for Him & Her

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/19-Pottery-Anniversary-Gifts-9th-Year-for-Him-Her-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="19 Pottery Anniversary Gifts (9th Year) for Him & Her" />

March 24, 2019/by Meredith

19 Pottery Anniversary Gifts (9th Year) for Him & Her

Wedding Fashion

Gorgeous Gothic Wedding Dresses & Accessories

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October 29, 2018/by Madison

Gorgeous Gothic Wedding Dresses & Accessories

Have you been looking through page after page of traditional…

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August 10, 2018/by Madison

5 Peach Wedding Dresses We’re Blushing Over!

looking up at hanging dress

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July 26, 2018/by Meredith

11 Perfect Wedding Dresses for a Second Trip Down the Aisle

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May 25, 2018/by Madison

5 High Neck Wedding Dresses to Rock the Runway (like a Royal!)

Wedding Planning

bride getting ready on wedding morning

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February 14, 2019/by Meredith

Getting Ready on your Wedding Morning: Tips & Advice

Your wedding morning will soon be here, a big congrats!No…

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July 24, 2018/by Meredith

Best Elegant Fonts For Your Wedding Invites

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June 11, 2018/by Meredith

How to Create a Parisian Themed Wedding

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May 8, 2018/by Meredith

Guide to Creating Your Royal Themed Wedding

ANASTASIA STEELE’S EXACT WEDDING DAY MAKE UP – GET THE LOOK

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March 8, 2018/by Meredith

Anastasia Steele’s Exact Wedding Day Make Up – Get the Look

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tattoo on hands

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December 1, 2017/by Meredith

The Best Tattoo Cover up Makeup: Hiding Ink for Any Event

traditional makeup-brush-and-tools

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November 30, 2017/by Madison

Airbrush Makeup vs Traditional Makeup: Battle of the Beauties

matte foundation makeup brush with rear view mirror

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November 16, 2017/by Meredith

Matte Foundations That Actually Work for Oily Skin: They DO Exist!