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Luxurious Fall Barn Wedding in Virginia Mountains Feature

<img width="325" height="217" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Luxurious-Fall-Barn-Wedding-in-Virginia-Mountains-Feature.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Luxurious Fall Barn Wedding in Virginia Mountains Feature" />

backyard wedding in wake forest, nc by rachael bowman photography

<img width="325" height="217" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Intimate-Backyard-Wedding-on-Wooded-Land-in-NC-feature-1.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="backyard wedding in wake forest, nc by rachael bowman photography" />

Greenery & Navy Vineyard Wedding feature

<img width="325" height="172" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Greenery-Navy-Vineyard-Wedding-feature.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Greenery & Navy Vineyard Wedding feature" />

Elegant Walnut Grove Wedding feature

<img width="325" height="217" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Elegant-Walnut-Grove-Wedding-feature.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Elegant Walnut Grove Wedding feature" />

Rustic Barn Wedding During Peak Fall Foliage feature

<img width="325" height="217" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Rustic-Barn-Wedding-During-Peak-Fall-Foliage-feature.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rustic Barn Wedding During Peak Fall Foliage feature" />

Rustic Ranch Wedding with Movie-Worthy Dancing in Rain feature

<img width="325" height="217" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Rustic-Ranch-Wedding-with-Movie-Worthy-Dancing-in-Rain-feature.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rustic Ranch Wedding with Movie-Worthy Dancing in Rain feature" />

Wedding Stationery

Addressing Wedding Envelopes- Handwritten vs. Printed Calligraphy

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Addressing-Wedding-Envelopes-Handwritten-vs.-Printed-Calligraphy.jpg" class="attachment-magazine size-magazine wp-post-image" alt="Addressing Wedding Envelopes- Handwritten vs. Printed Calligraphy" />

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

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Minted-Scripted-save-the-date-feature-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Minted-Scripted-save-the-date feature" />

February 25, 2019/by Meredith

Save-the-Date Magnets to Announce your Wedding

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

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

<img width="512" height="445" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/RGDIA3758-Y_471e8d15-dfc7-44dc-a8f8-f2f76a29d585-e1530043504627.jpg" class="attachment-magazine size-magazine wp-post-image" alt="Opal engagment ring gold band" srcset="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/RGDIA3758-Y_471e8d15-dfc7-44dc-a8f8-f2f76a29d585-e1530043504627.jpg 512w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/RGDIA3758-Y_471e8d15-dfc7-44dc-a8f8-f2f76a29d585-e1530043504627-325x282.jpg 325w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" />

June 27, 2018/by Madison

13 Opal Engagement Rings: The Queen of Gems

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

<img width="80" height="53" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/celtic-engagement-ring-featured.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="celtic engagement ring featured" />

April 13, 2018/by Madison

10 Celtic Engagement Rings Inspired by Irish Tradition

diamond alternative gemstones in bowl – featured

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/diamond-alternative-gemstones-in-bowl-featured-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="diamond alternative gemstones in bowl – featured" srcset="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/diamond-alternative-gemstones-in-bowl-featured-80x80.jpg 80w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/diamond-alternative-gemstones-in-bowl-featured-36x36.jpg 36w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/diamond-alternative-gemstones-in-bowl-featured-180x180.jpg 180w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/diamond-alternative-gemstones-in-bowl-featured-120x120.jpg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

January 14, 2018/by Meredith

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

black gemstone rings featured

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/black-gemstone-rings-featured-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="black gemstone rings featured" />

November 25, 2017/by Madison

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

Recent Styled Shoots

Baltimore Inspired Styled Wedding – Industrial and Tropics feature

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Baltimore-Inspired-Styled-Wedding-Industrial-and-Tropics-feature.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Baltimore Inspired Styled Wedding – Industrial and Tropics feature" />

Olive & Lemon with Slate and Silver feature

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Olive-Lemon-with-Slate-and-Silver-feature.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Olive & Lemon with Slate and Silver feature" />

Salty Air Styled Wedding in Texas feature

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Salty-Air-Styled-Wedding-in-Texas-feature.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Salty Air Styled Wedding in Texas feature" />

Rustic Chic Styled Wedding at Webb Barn Feature

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Rustic-Chic-Styled-Wedding-at-Webb-Barn-Feature.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Rustic Chic Styled Wedding at Webb Barn Feature" />

Mountaintop Styled Shoot in NH feature

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mountaintop-Styled-Shoot-in-NH-feature.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Mountaintop Styled Shoot in NH feature" />

Callaway Gardens Styled Wedding in South Georgia feature

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Callaway-Gardens-Styled-Wedding-in-South-Georgia-feature.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Callaway Gardens Styled Wedding in South Georgia feature" />

caramel drizzled naked cake

<img width="650" height="375" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/caramel-drizzled-naked-cake-650x375.jpg" class="attachment-magazine size-magazine wp-post-image" alt="caramel drizzled naked cake" />

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…

<img width="80" height="53" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/featured-mason-jar-DIY.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="featured mason jar DIY" />

May 23, 2018/by Madison

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

vow art ideas and inspiratioin

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/vow-art-ideas-and-inspiratioin-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="vow art ideas and inspiratioin" />

February 13, 2017/by Meredith

24 Amazing Ways to Turn Wedding Vows into Art

<img width="80" height="53" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-180x120.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="lavender field rows background" srcset="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-180x120.jpg 180w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-325x216.jpg 325w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-650x433.jpg 650w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-38x25.jpg 38w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-250x167.jpg 250w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-601x400.jpg 601w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-725x483.jpg 725w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-874x582.jpg 874w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background-390x260.jpg 390w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lavender-field-rows-background.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

February 10, 2017/by Meredith

The Ultimate Guide to Lavender Wedding Ideas

Wedding & Anniversary Gifts

20th year anniversary gift image

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20th-year-anniversary-gift-image.jpg" class="attachment-magazine size-magazine wp-post-image" alt="20th year anniversary gift image" />

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)

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/27-Best-Bridesmaid-Gift-Ideas-for-2019-Under-65-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="27 Best Bridesmaid Gift Ideas for 2019 (Under $65)" />

April 4, 2019/by Meredith

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

10th-wedding-anniversary for him or her

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/10th-wedding-anniversary-for-him-or-her-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="10th-wedding-anniversary for him or her" />

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

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Gorgeous-Gothic-Wedding-Dresses-Accessories.jpg" class="attachment-magazine size-magazine wp-post-image" alt="Gorgeous Gothic Wedding Dresses & Accessories" />

October 29, 2018/by Madison

Gorgeous Gothic Wedding Dresses & Accessories

Have you been looking through page after page of traditional…

<img width="50" height="50" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/peach-wedding-dress-50x50.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="peach wedding dress" />

August 10, 2018/by Madison

5 Peach Wedding Dresses We’re Blushing Over!

looking up at hanging dress

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/looking-up-at-hanging-dress-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="looking up at hanging dress" srcset="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/looking-up-at-hanging-dress-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/looking-up-at-hanging-dress-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

July 26, 2018/by Meredith

11 Perfect Wedding Dresses for a Second Trip Down the Aisle

<img width="80" height="53" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bride-wearing-a-Davids-Bridal-Gown-with-a-high-neckline-1.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="bride-wearing-a-Davids-Bridal-Gown-with-a-high-neckline" />

May 25, 2018/by Madison

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

Wedding Planning

MINTED wedding website review

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MINTED-wedding-website-review.jpg" class="attachment-magazine size-magazine wp-post-image" alt="MINTED wedding website review" srcset="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MINTED-wedding-website-review.jpg 300w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MINTED-wedding-website-review-180x180.jpg 180w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MINTED-wedding-website-review-38x38.jpg 38w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MINTED-wedding-website-review-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MINTED-wedding-website-review-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />

June 11, 2019/by Meredith

Minted Wedding Website Review 2019 (with walkthrough)

Looking for a full featured wedding website with templates and matching stationery? Check out our complete review and walkthrough of a Minted wedding website, and see if its right for you!

bride getting ready on wedding morning

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/bride-getting-ready-on-wedding-morning-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="bride getting ready on wedding morning" />

February 14, 2019/by Meredith

Getting Ready on your Wedding Morning: Tips & Advice

<img width="50" height="50" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Beautiful-Grace-Elegant-Font-Pair-50x50.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Beautiful Grace – Elegant Font Pair" />

July 24, 2018/by Meredith

Best Elegant Fonts For Your Wedding Invites

<img width="50" height="50" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/french-elopement-with-Eiffel-Tower-background-50x50.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="french-elopement-with-Eiffel-Tower-background" />

June 11, 2018/by Meredith

How to Create a Parisian Themed Wedding

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

<img width="650" height="375" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ANASTASIA-STEELE’S-EXACT-WEDDING-DAY-MAKE-UP-–-GET-THE-LOOK-650x375.jpg" class="attachment-magazine size-magazine wp-post-image" alt="ANASTASIA STEELE’S EXACT WEDDING DAY MAKE UP – GET THE LOOK" />

March 8, 2018/by Meredith

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

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tattoo on hands

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tattoo-on-hands-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="tattoo on hands" />

December 1, 2017/by Meredith

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

traditional makeup-brush-and-tools

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/makeup-brush-and-tools-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="traditional makeup-brush-and-tools" />

November 30, 2017/by Madison

Airbrush Makeup vs Traditional Makeup: Battle of the Beauties

matte foundation makeup brush with rear view mirror

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/matte-foundation-makeup-brush-with-rear-view-mirror-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="matte foundation makeup brush with rear view mirror" />

November 16, 2017/by Meredith

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