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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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Backyard Wedding in El Cajon with Wine Theme

Comments from Cavin Elizabeth Photography "Jeff and Shayla are two of the kindest souls I have ever met. They happened to have been entered in a nomination-based contest by Shayla's daughter, Caitlyn, to win a wedding photography collection…
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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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Romantic California Wedding at Calamigos Equestrian

A romantic California wedding that seems to have it all: style, grace, decor, a touch of vintage and a bride and groom that look stunning! This Dutch-meets-Italian family wedding will leave you drooling for more gold, glitter, and rustic charm. …
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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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Birds and Bees Themed Wedding

Do I ever have a creative wedding to show you today. When I received this birds and bees themed wedding, captured by MoHa Photography, I knew right away that had to show you all the great ideas that this wedding has going on.  The theme…
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Vintage Chic Wedding at Leaning Tree Lodge

A vintage chic wedding that takes place at the Leaning Tree Lodge in Placerville, California.  I really love outdoor weddings, especially when they use vintage furniture, doors/windows, and chandeliers to bring the inside to the outside. …
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Brett & Patrick’s Rustic, Outdoor Wedding

Happy Monday!  Hope everyone who went through spring forward time change, this weekend, isn't too sleepy.  Only one day to catch up is not good enough! Since spring is just around the corner and its a fairly decent…
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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…
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Farmers Market Wedding: Katy and Tom

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! Today's wedding is stunning. I  am having a hard time figuring out what I love the best. The flowers are gorgeous, to say the least, and  Katy and Tom put so much thought into all their…
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A Vintage & Tiffany Blue Wedding in California

I thought it would be a good time to  break up the weekend with this Tiffany blue wedding from California. A few vintage elements such as old suitcases and a typewriter really tie this wedding theme together. The Tiffany blue color scheme…
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Casual Country Wedding with Natural Decor

I love starting the week off with an amazing wedding and this week I get to do just that. This wedding is all around stunning. Everything from her florals to the reception decor and venue are jaw-dropping gorgeous. Here is what Anna said…
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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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Elegant Windfall Farms Wedding, California

I love Doreen and Daniel's wedding. I love how they made a rustic barn wedding so romantic and fun! Here is what Doreen said about her day: "Our inspiration for our wedding began with Paso Robles.  We wanted to have a destination…
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Stunning Geometric & Cacti Themed Real Wedding

What a weekend! I hope you all had a fun two days off! I was busy spending time with family, celebrating a close friends birthday, and blackberry picking. I couldn't resist sharing Meg and Scott's wedding. They had such amazing details,…
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Real Wedding: Elegant Outdoor Wedding

This week has flown by for me. I am really happy that I get to share this elegant wedding with you all. Here is what K Stone Photography said: "Sometimes a wedding day feels nearly perfect. This was the case of Austin and Emily's wedding…
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Real Wedding: Rustic Backyard Wedding

Allison and Bart had a DIY rustic backyard wedding. I love the lavender bouquets and mismatched bridesmaid dresses. From the Bride: "For our April wedding we wanted a California Mediterranean feel with olive branches, lavender, and light…
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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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Real Wedding: A DIY California Wedding

What caught my attention most with this wedding was the fun ceremony backdrop. I think it was super creative of Brittany and Chris to spell out their "I do's" with letters! I love the s'more on…
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Lavender Field Wedding in California

We are suckers for a lavender field wedding. From the moment we saw the venue of this wedding, we were smitten! Then there were all the cute DIY details and the pretty ceremony site, with logs topped with baby's breath lining the aisle. So…
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Vintage Sonoma DIY Wedding

Lindsay and Mariano are two very talented people---they put together this dream vintage DIY wedding in Sonoma! We love the details with the bright flowers. Their wedding has a comfy, intimate feeling that we think is the perfect way to…
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Outdoor Budget Friendly Wedding with unique DIY style

We love starting the week off on a high note and that is exactly what we will be doing today! Erin and Matt's wedding was simply gorgeous. They have great style and were able to put together an outdoor budget friendly wedding that is truly…
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California Academy of Sciences Wedding

We wanted to welcome you back to Love and Lavender with an amazing wedding at the California Academy of Sciences that took our breath away!  We are struggling trying to find out how to start telling you how cute this wedding is because…
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Woodsy Elegant Wedding at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club

Annika and Ryan met on a camping trip and both have a love of the outdoors. Annika loves the Finnish woods as well, so because of all this they decided to have a woodsy elegant wedding at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. There are so many wood…
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Outdoor Wedding with Soft & Romantic Color Palette

Well, it's Monday and it's raining here in Seattle (surprise, surprise!) so we decided we needed a good pick-me-up post. Carly and Billy's wedding definitely fits that bill--it could pull us out of a funk any day! With a soft and romantic color…
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Wedding with a touch of Vintage-Retro

Erin and Matt had a really amazing wedding day. We love their personalized details--sunglasses, cassette tapes, records---all made their wedding that much more special. Here is what Erin had to say about her special day: "Everything…
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Citrus Themed Wedding at Maravilla Gardens

We love today's citrus themed wedding, from the wedding poster to the centerpieces - wooden crates filled with fruit that guests got to take home in customized produce bags! We also love the idea of lining the ceremony aisle with photos of…
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Rustic Charm for Wedding at Radonich Ranch

Kirsten and Neil both love the outdoors, so their goal was to find a venue that reflected that. They found just the place with the Radonich Ranch, a gorgeous venue nestled in the mountains. With such a beautiful space, they kept everything…
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 &…
Vintage Wedding in Pasadena

Vintage Wedding in Pasadena

Today we've got a gorgeous wedding that we think you will love. The bride, Amanda, shared a little bit about their planning process: "Jason and I have always loved Pasadena and thought it would be a great place to get married.  We were…
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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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Vintage Lovebird Theme Wedding

Happy Monday! We had a busy weekend with a super fun college graduation party of one of our dear friends! So to keep the fun going we are going to share a beautiful vintage, black and white wedding that looked likes loads of fun! Not only is…
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Rachel and John’s Wedding

We are absolutely head over heels in LOVE with this wedding. Everything from the invitations, color scheme, location, beautiful photography by Weeno Photography, and attire are perfect! Today we are in wedding dreamland where only perfect weddings…
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Jennifer and Clintion’s Wedding

Sorry this post is up so late today! Jennifer and Clinton's had a beautiful DIY wedding that we are drooling over. We love the yellow and blue details that were captured by A + C Photography! Vendors Floral Designer:  Leslie…
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65th Anniversary Wedding Gifts + A Styled Shoot

When we saw this anniversary we fell in love -- head over heels in love! We love that the photographer, Juliane Berry, is the granddaughter of this special couple who has been married for 65 years!! Here are a few words from Juliane Berry:…
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Fall Wedding in California – The French Estate

Emily and Tom had a beautiful Fall wedding in California photographed by Kurt Boomer Photography. The lady that could best describe her special day is the bride herself, so without further ado here is what Emily had to say. Bride's Comments:…
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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…
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Elegant San Francisco Wedding with S’mores

When we saw this elegant San Francisco wedding that is exuding one of our loves (s'mores) we knew we had to share it! We are loving all the yummy details of this couples special day that was captured by the ever so fabulous Onelove Photography. Advice…
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Vintage Inspired Wedding – Twin Oaks Garden Estate

Lauren and Graham had a beautiful, vintage, backyard-feeling wedding with tons of DIY details (which is right up our alley)! They also had the fabulous photographer, Megan Ann Photography, behind the lens at their special day! Bride's…
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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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Elegant & Lace Wedding at Cornerstone Gardens

Today we are re-visiting an oldie but a goodie.  Melissa and Clayton had a dream wedding  at Cornerstone Gardens, which is located in Sonoma California.   Cornerstone Gardens was awarded The Knot’s ‘Best of Weddings’ for 2011 and…
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Beaulieu Garden Wedding – Elegance and Style

We are so happy to be able to share today's white, pink, and green color scheme wedding. Alison and Andrew had a romantic Beaulieu Garden wedding in Rutherford, California that exudes elegance and style. To us photography is a big deal, so…
Rustic Wedding with Fun Details

Rustic Wedding with Fun Details

Danny and Jillian put together a rustic wedding with fun details and a fabulous photographer Matthew Morgan. When you combine all three, you know you are in for a real treat! They have some amazing ideas such as their signs and word search…
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Coastal California Wedding with Billy Ball Theme

We are happy to be starting this week with an uber-amazing coastal California wedding by the ever-so-talented Joielala Photography. In fact, we look like we have coat hangers in our mouths because we love this wedding so much! Amy and Adam…
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Classic and Beautiful Outdoor Wedding

We LOVE this wedding! Khara and Huby's put together a classic and beautiful outdoor wedding and with Onelove Photography behind the lens you know it will be jaw dropping! Here is what the bride had to say about her wedding:…
Wedding Inspired by Gypsy Circus

Wedding Inspired by Gypsy Circus Carnival

Today we have one of the coolest weddings we've ever seen, with tons of unique, artistic details! Tamara and Aaron were inspired by an old fashioned gypsy circus-carnival. Aaron, a visual artist and cinematographer, did all the wedding art and…
Utterly Charming Wedding

Utterly Charming Wedding

Jon and Bri put together a simple, rustic, and utterly charming wedding. We adore all the striped ribbons and handwritten touches--and the location is super pretty too! Vendors Photographer:…
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Los Angeles Library Wedding & Park Plaza Reception

Today we have a beautiful Los Angeles library wedding ceremony with lots of pretty details, shot by the talented Jessica Feely! In addition, Monica and Mathew chose to host their wedding reception at The Legendary Park Plaza Hotel in LA. Monica…
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Blogger’s Weddings: Snippet & Ink

We thought we'd wrap up the blogger's wedding series with one of our favorite bloggers, Kathryn of Snippet & Ink. We've been reading Snippet & Ink for years and Kathryn's posts are always the perfect blend of classic and modern. So…
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…
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Peach Bridesmaid Dresses for Casa Romantica Wedding

We have a huge smile on our faces from today's wedding at Casa Romantica! Colin and Natalie's wedding was full of fabulous details including a gorgeous ceremony backdrop with ribbons and an uber cute guest book table. Their special day was…
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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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Vintage Picnic Wedding

Today we're sharing the cutest picnic wedding ever! We are seriously obsessed with everything about it, from the vintage vibe of the decor to the bride's ruffly dress, and of course, the adorable pet poodle! Sitting in a Tree did an amazing…
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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…
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Amazing Lavender Wedding at The Lavender Inn

As many of you may guess, we are very partial to anything with lavender. So when this inspiring lavender wedding (at The Lavender Inn) was submitted, we were thrilled. Everything about Jenae and Steve's wedding screams lavender - from the venue…
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Log Cabin Wedding on a Lake

We are so excited to share this gorgeous, rustic wedding with you all today! This log cabin wedding on a lake has many details:  beautiful log cabin extending over lake,  bride's beautiful hairpiece,  and a jaw-dropping dessert…
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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…
Spring Wedding at Strawberry Farms

Strawberry Farms Wedding Reception in Spring

Marissa and Ricardo had a lovely Strawberry Farms wedding reception with lots of fun details. From the gorgeous florals by Honey and Poppies to the dreamy photography by Floataway Studios, there are so many things to love about this Spring…
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Chris and Amy’s Wedding

To end the work week we decided to share this super cute wedding! Onelove Photography captured Chris and Amy's bright, cheerful wedding perfectly.  Amy wanted the theme of the wedding to be color, which we think they pulled off to a "t". Amy…
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Outdoor Wedding in Camarillo on Private Estate

We've got a double dose of Denise Bovee this week, which makes it a good week in our book! Today's wedding at a private estate in Camarillo is full of gorgeous eye candy, especially the bride's amazing ruffly dress which we l-o-v-e. We…
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Vintage US Marine Wedding with Frame Photo Booth

We have a major soft spot for vintage weddings, so Patrick and Emily's day definitely pulls at our heartstrings! The floral arrangements, the vintage centerpieces, and the photography by Jackie Wonders are all swoon-worthy! We…
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Russian River Vineyard Wedding

If you like the color purple, you're going to adore today's Russian River vineyard wedding. It's full of gorgeous and elegant details, and Silvana Di Franco Photography captured it all to perfection! Barbara's cute shoes are from Kate Spade. The…
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Cheerful Sunny Wedding at Ocean Institute

Erin and TJ had the most cheerful, sunny wedding full of gorgeous details and lots of laughter. They were married at the Ocean Institute in Orange County. Stephanie Williams captured their day perfectly! We are in love with…
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Colourful Wedding Pennants at Rancho Wikiup

When we saw this super fabulous wedding with colorful wedding pennants, we knew we had to share it with you all! Lisa and Cody's family and friends played a huge part in making their day at Rancho Wikiup come together. Lisa's mom made the…
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Green and Ivory Wedding – Outdoors in California

We are so thrilled to be sharing Ian and Hyojung's green and ivory wedding with you today! Paperback Weddings did a marvelous job capturing this do-it-yourself couple's magical day. Green and Ivory Wedding Bride's Comments: "Our theme was largely…
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Vintage Wedding with Homespun Decor

When it comes to weddings, we have a soft spot for vintage weddings with homespun decor. So when we saw Bethany and Ethan's wedding we knew we had to share it with you.  Photographed by the fabulous Stephanie Williams, we just can't…
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Eggplant and Grey Wedding at Anvil Vineyard & Ranch

Today's gorgeous wedding is by the oh-so-talented Jagger Photography. It's full of laughter, love, espresso, along with an eggplant and grey wedding color scheme. The kind of fabulous details that we know you adore! From the bride,…
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Wedding at Sonoma County Ranch

Today we're sharing a gorgeous Wedding at Sonoma County Ranch.  The photos were captured by Lianne Milton; the flowers, design, and styling were done by Rachel of Finch & Thistle Event Design, who sent us the details of the special…
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Alycia and Joe’s Wedding

Alycia and Joe had a lovely wedding, captured beautifully by Ashley Rose Photography. The venue is the Jones Victorian Estate in Orange, CA. Scroll down or click here to see their adorable engagement session that we featured earlier today! The…
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Purple Wedding at Pine Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Today we're sharing a gorgeous purple wedding at Pine Lodge,  Lake Tahoe.  Photos were captured by Courtney Wilson Photography.  The color purple is predominant throughout, from the bridesmaids cardigans to the men's ties and…
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Candise and Paul’s Wedding

We are thrilled to bring you this gorgeous wedding shot by one of our faves, Jagger Photography! Candise and Paul got married on a farm in Moorpark, CA. Every last detail was absolutely lovely. The flowers were to die for--and…
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Zac and Taryn’s Wedding

We are really excited to be starting off the week with such an amazing wedding! Zac and Taryn had a beautiful wedding put together with the help of Amber Events. We love everything about it--from the flowers to the cake, this wedding kept us…
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Styled California Wedding with Pumpkins!

You are in for a treat today with this gorgeously styled California wedding shot by Denise Bovee! Lindsay works at Nordstrom doing displays and Erik works for Pixar, so it was only natural that this creative couple did all of their wedding…
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Backyard Wedding in Santa Cruz

There is something sweet about backyard weddings, and this one in particular! Rod and Stacy got married at their own home, which they remodeled for the wedding. Danielle Gillett captured the day perfectly. The flowers were so beautiful! Do…
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Outdoor Farm Wedding in Winters, California

We are so excited about this farm wedding in Winters, California, captured by the talented Denise Bovee! There are so many creative details and fabulous ideas that we know you're all going to love. The gorgeous (and we mean gorgeous!) wedding…
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Jeannie and Dane’s Wedding

Jeannie and Dane had a gorgeous wedding full of amazing details!  From the ceremony backdrop to the centerpieces and cake table, this wedding is beautiful!  Alison Hu did a fabulous job capturing their special day at the Padri Restaurant…
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Navy and White Wedding Colors for Pasadena Nuptials

Today's wedding is totally drool-worthy, with a crisp navy and white color scheme, a stunning bride, and gorgeous photography by Stephanie and Isaac Williams! Jessica and Andrew were married at the Holy Family Church in Pasadena and their reception…
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California Vineyard Wedding at Murrieta’s Well

We know you are all going to love today's post - a spectacular California vineyard wedding! Liz and Ryan were married at a beautiful winery called Murrieta’s Well in Livermore, California. This vineyard wedding was complete with lots of wine…
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Succulent Themed Wedding in Santa Monica

If you're a succulent fan, you're going to love this wedding! Annie and Gero have a succulent garden at home and since Gero is something of a "succulent whisperer", they incorporated them throughout their wedding. The bouquets and succulent…
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Sunny Yellow Color Scheme for Whitney Oaks Wedding

Stacy and David's wedding took place in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and it's absolutely gorgeous! Bright pops of sunny yellow color go perfectly with the otherwise classic black and white suits, bridesmaid dresses, cake,…
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Traditional Cambodian Wedding + American Reception

Angela and Kim began with a traditional Cambodian wedding ceremony and then held an American reception. The couple is attired in matching brightly-colored outfits, with opulent gold silk. Traditional Cambodian weddings use gold to represent…
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Camarillo Ranch Wedding with Green and Black Color

When we looked at today's Camarillo Ranch wedding we smiled; it is such a cheerful looking affair with bright pops of green color! Adam from Embrace Life Photography did a fabulous job capturing Cassie and Jeff's special day. Cassie…
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Lucy and Phil’s Wedding

We are so excited to share this wedding with you today! There are so many great details. Lucy and Phil met in a college dance class where she tried to hook him up with one of her friends--but it was her that he fell in love with. Five years…
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Chris and Traci’s Wedding

Chris and Traci's wedding is so stylish and fun! They were lucky enough to have two great photographers: White Haute Photography (who also shot their engagement session) and Ohana Photographers. Both of them did a fabulous job! Chris and Traci…
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Emily and Meeko’s Wedding: Part 1

We absolutely fell in love with this this wedding by talented photographer Cameron Ingalls. The bride and groom are completely gorgeous but it's really the details that made us swoon. Seriously, this wedding is absolutely brimming with creativity--we…

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Blush and Red Wedding in Houston

Lovely couple who are both teachers and coaches, they met and fell in love in a small town on the edge of Houston. The ceremony and reception in downtown Houston was attended by many family and friends . Attractive couple with wonderful family…
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Vintage Meets Modern Wedding Shoot in Valencia, CA

Things We Love: Now that's my kind of vintage serving cart. I'm sure wheeling it around is not problem, once that neat looking champagne tower has been snapped up by wedding guests. Those racy red beauties would make quite a statement on…
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Purple Ties and Delicious Pies in a Fairytale Forest

A few highlights we love include: Floral bridesmaid robes in silk or cotton are a wonderful morning gift for your bridesmaids What an absolutely cute succulent (and dusty miller?) boutonniere Yummm!  Banana cream pie has to be one…
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Glamorous Beauty and the Beast Themed Styled Wedding

Today's glamorous Beauty and the Beast styled wedding doesn't hold back. Bursts of color coordinate well with floral bouquets, attire, and the type of decor you would expect to find -- clocks, tea cups, and a red rose under glass. After recently…
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Burgundy & Gold Winery Wedding at Gale Vineyards

We've got some fall vineyard inspiration for you from last year -- Marcie and Ryan married at Gale Vineyards in Durham, CA. Their color palette of burgundy and gold are evident throughout: Burgundy wedding invites with string lighting…
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Heritage Fall Wedding at California Ranch

Sentimental gowns, vintage feel, elegant bridal attire, and ranch ready decor have us loving today's fall wedding at a California ranch. With thanks to HeartsFoto for capturing Matthew and Laurel's lovely wedding!   Need some more…
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Outdoor Fall Wedding at Scribner Bend Vineyards

Lovin' the bridal fashion and florals in today's wedding at Scribner Bend Winery on the outskirts of Sacremento. Blue thistle, baby's breath, and tulips are a few of the flowers that come together to create wonderful floral arrangements. Enzoani…
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Delicate Lavender Wedding at Villa De Amore, Temecula

Many thanks to Leah Marie Photography for submitting another wonderful vineyard wedding. We featured a superb fall picnic wedding a few weeks ago that we simply LOVED! And today's wedding provides equally stunning photo eye-candy for those who…
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Burgundy Dahlia + Black Tie Backyard Wedding

A backyard black tie affair with lots of wonderful DIY elements assembled to create a special day! Clique Photography captured the day and provides a few more details below. What We Love Love the giant wine bottle as an alternative wedding…
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Outdoor Wedding at Shasta Dam in Redding, CA

Desirae and Chris had a beautiful wedding ceremony at Shasta Dam. Who would have thought that a dam could provide such a stunning backdrop for a wedding! Different style bridesmaid dresses in a stunning coral blue color. If you're looking to…
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Picnic Perfect Fall Wedding at Lorimar Winery

Wow, it seems like ages. Has it really taken us this long to post a real wedding on the blog? Not to mention one that features a gorgeous couple (Amy + Michael), along with vintage decor, concord purple colored bridesmaid dresses, an outdoor…
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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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Peach Color Wedding at Mill Valley

Kelsey and Steven met in France when Kelsey was studying abroad. After a few years together in Paris, they decided to make the move to the East Bay. However, endless delays with Steven’s visa application lead to a nail-biting whirlwind of…
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Courtyard Wedding at The Villa San Juan Capistrano

The Villa San Juan Capistrano is my kind of wedding venue: a beautiful outdoor courtyard that speaks for itself and doesn't really need any additional decor.  Although, the bright and whimsical details this bride did incorporate into her wedding…
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Palm Springs Mid-Century Wedding at Casa Verona

When I first glimpsed today's wedding I spotted the bride's Jenny Peckham dress and I knew right away that it was going to be a good wedding.  I didn't realize just how amazing! A little retro, a pinch of whimsy, and a whole lotta' awesome…
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Sunflower Wedding at Robinson Ranch Golf Club

The warmth and radiance of this sunflower themed wedding in California is evident throughout. With the bright yellow cheery petals and dramatic dark center, these large flowers are perfect for any dreamy rustic springtime wedding. One meaning…
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Disney Inspired Wedding at Orcutt Ranch

Did you ever see that episode of Modern Family where Lilly chooses Bell's yellow gown from Beauty and the Beast, to wear as flower girl during Cam and Mitch's wedding?  That was a major concern of mine when I let my little niece pick out her…
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Wedding at Patrick Ranch Museum

What happens when it rains on your wedding day?  You prepare for it, embrace it, and outfit your bridal party with cute clear umbrellas! This wedding ceremony took place in front of the Patrick Ranch Museum farm house that dates back to…
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Beautiful Cream Floral Wedding with Hints of Black

Have you ever heard the saying, never wear black to a wedding? Although you are guaranteed to see a black tuxedo at most weddings, and most certainly an abundance of dark sport coats, the color black is traditionally a no-go at weddings.  Black…
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Victorian Mansion Wedding at The Inn at Park Winters

I am excited to share a lovely outdoor wedding ceremony that took place underneath a big tree at the Inn at Park Winters.  The ceremony location was perfect because it was conveniently located right  next to the properties beautiful Victorian…
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Chic Backyard Wedding in Spring with Elegant DIY Details

I am starting to think backyard weddings are the way to go.  okay, this one may not count because it was at a country club, but the simple elegant décor could truly be accomplished in most reasonable sized backyards.  The long dark wood…
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A Simple Fall Wedding at Nestldown, California

This simple fall wedding at Nestldown is probably one of my favorites for this wedding venue. I love being able to look at 6 different weddings at the exact same location to see the different elements and nuances. Whether its…
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Woodsy Wedding with Pine Cone Details in Tahoe

Today is the last official day of summer, so I thought this outdoor woodsy wedding with pine cone details was fitting to feature as a warm-up to fall.  If you love this wedding then you had better start collecting pine cones. You will need…
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Simple Manhattan Beach Wedding in California

This wedding really caught my eye.  After putting my vision together and stressing out about all the small details, I have realized that a simple Manhattan Beach wedding is probably the way to go!  I love how Lindsey Gomes Photography captured…
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Natural Relaxed Rustic Wedding

I was so happy when I received this wedding submission from Hearts & Horseshoes Photography.  Beside being fond of the dry lavender they used for the ceremony decor, this natural relaxed rustic wedding looks like a glorified family picnic.…
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Relaxed Garden Wedding in San Diego

This bride, like most, spent way over her wedding budget.  In fact $15,000 dollars over her wedding budget. *Eek* Minus being a wee bit stressed out about over spending, this bride and groom decided to go for a relaxed garden wedding and…
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English Country Wedding – Chic Meets Vintage

This bride planned her wedding in FOUR months!  Looking back on my own experience, I originally wanted a long drawn out engagement to soak it all in and enjoy that period.  The average engagement is 16 months. By next month my engagement will…
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Grecian Bohemian and Whimsical Desert Garden Wedding

I really love this wedding.  It is simple, flowing, with a hint of Grecian, and overall it just looks like a very relaxed day. Even though it happened to be overcast and rained a little bit, the bride and groom embraced the weather and the…
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Mint and Coral Shabby Chic Wedding

I am learning how to make bride and groom cookies today for our wedding favors, and I can't wait to report back. Depending on the results, I may or may not want to show you my cookie designing talent! Today's mint and coral shabby chic…
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Glam Wedding and Dessert Bar

We don't feature many beach weddings here on Love & Lavender,  but I was drawn to today's wedding because I am still in vacation mode (from a mini vacay to Vegas last week). That or the delicious dessert bar.  Either way it is a fun, summery,…
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Wedding at Grace Simons Lodge with Korean Food Truck

Today we have a laid back California wedding at Grace Simons Lodge. I love how the couple created a relaxed environment with lawn games, Jenga, and even a Korean BBQ food truck! Marisa and David really kept the focus of their wedding on the…
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Budget Friendly DIY Wedding in California

Today's wedding is a sweet and budget friendly DIY wedding, sent to us by Faithfully Focused Photography. An intimate wedding ceremony and reception at an old restored property in California that was once a stage coach stop, family winery, vineyard…
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School Themed Wedding at Casino San Clemente

Since school is almost back in session we though we would share a school themed wedding! We love everything about this wedding---there are tons of cute books, vintage desks, lunch boxes and chalkboards! Both Chelsea and John are teachers so…
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Chico California Woodsy Wedding

Tom and Angie's California outdoor wedding began with 7 am yoga on one of the cabin's accessible rooftops and ended with a dance party that lasted til 4 am -- with a midnight pizza energy boost! The flower girl's dress and ring bearer's pillow…

Fall Wedding in San Francisco

We love this fall wedding! Sarah and Martin's wedding has a cosy, warm feeling with beautiful decor, a perfect setting, and uber-cute rain boots!!
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Vintage Beach Camping Wedding

This rainy Seattle weather is no fun! So to bring a little sun into our lives (and yours), we are sharing a super cute beach wedding overflowing with details! Erica and Joe's wedding theme was vintage beach camping, which we think they nailed!…
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Yellow & Gray Wedding at Nestldown

We are so happy that it is finally the middle of the week. Not just because that means the weekend is super close, but because we have a super cute wedding to share with you captured by Kate Harrison Photography. Christie and Troy had a DIY…
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Rustic Southern Style Ranch Wedding

Today we will be sharing the uber cute wedding of Annie and Brad. Annie wanted a rustic southern style wedding, which we think she pulled off perfectly. Everything from the "I Do Home Brew" to the venue scream southern charm! We are loving the…
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Simple DIY Backyard Wedding

Laurel and Chris had a simple DIY backyard wedding (you all know how these types of weddings make our hearts flutter). Everything from the flowers to the cake was handmade! The photography by Logan Cole Photography, captured their special day…