Real Weddings

Bavarian DIY Barn Wedding

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Hi everyone! I’m super excited to share with you some more work from the very talented German photographer, Ashley Ludaescher. This time, we’re sharing a real wedding in Bavaria. There’s so much to love about this wedding. From the barn setting to the decor, you’ll just have to delve right in and see for yourself…

From the photographer…It was such a lovely celebration, with so many beautiful handcrafted details, and was definitely a labor of love with their family and friends coming together to help make the day amazing. The church they married in is the same church both Franzi’s parents and grandparents tied the knot in, and her mother made the gorgeous peony arch. The reception was held in the garden of Franzi’s family’s hotel, and an empty barn they transformed into a stunning reception venue. All the DIY details looked incredible and I was shocked they had done it all on their own.

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Springtime Garden Wedding in Austin

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Did everyone enjoy their weekend? Though spring is just around the corner, we’ve still got plenty of snow here in New England. But that doesn’t mean I’m not dreaming of spring flowers and sunshine. With that said, today we’re sharing a lovely springtime garden wedding in Austin, Texas, shot by the talented Heather Hawkins.

Springtime Garden Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/springtime-garden-wedding-in-austin | Photography: http://heatherhawkingsphoto.com

James and Rachel were married in the beautiful gardens of Le San Michele. A color palette of pastel pinks, yellows, and neutrals were used for the gorgeous florals and design by The Nouveau Romantics.

From the bride (on the venue)…Le San Michele has a really unique Europe-meets-Texas vibe – the property is laid out in the style of European gardens but the foliage and plant life are all distinctly Texan (cacti, succulents, bluebonnets, etc.). We knew that we wanted to be outdoors and this space combined our loves for Europe (I studied abroad and interned in London and James studied in Florence) and Texas (where we live).

Springtime Garden Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/springtime-garden-wedding-in-austin | Photography: http://heatherhawkingsphoto.com

Springtime Garden Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/springtime-garden-wedding-in-austin | Photography: http://heatherhawkingsphoto.com

Springtime Garden Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/springtime-garden-wedding-in-austin | Photography: http://heatherhawkingsphoto.com

Springtime Garden Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/springtime-garden-wedding-in-austin | Photography: http://heatherhawkingsphoto.com

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Elegant Santa Barbara Ranch Wedding

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Hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s Day weekend and got to spend some time with their loved ones. I’ve got a wonderfully romantic wedding to share with you today and there’s lots to love about it. Let’s jump right in and take a look at this elegant Santa Barbara ranch wedding with photos from Lacie Hansen.

This wedding, styled beautifully by Tonya Szele of Soigne Productions, took place at the Dos Pueblos Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. Some of the best details about this wedding? The view, the decor, the florals from Blue Magnolia, and the bride’s fabulous dress which was handmade by her mother!

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Boho Farm Wedding in Texas

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Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Did you know that I adore boho weddings? Well, I absolutely do. Today we’re bringing you an intimate boho farm wedding in Texas loaded with boho details and gorgeous pops of color. Check out the images from The Nichols with styling from Bird Dog Wedding; we’re sure you’ll love them.

Amy and Craig got married in October of 2014 in Springdale Farm in East Austin, Texas. It was an intimate wedding with gorgeous decor and florals from Bird Dog Wedding and Loot Vintage Rentals. They were married under a big pecan tree surrounded by their loved ones. Local food was prepared open-air style by Eden East.

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Scenic Mountain Wedding in Vail, Colorado

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Hello lovely readers. Today I’m sharing a gorgeous, scenic mountain wedding in Vail, Colorado. This wedding is full of stunning views, lovely florals, and of course, a stunning couple. And talk about perfect weather, too. Seeing these photos from Sara Hasstedt makes me yearn for that summer warmth.

From the photographer…Julia and Bobby’s wedding was a destination affair for the two of them as well as most of their guests who were traveling from the East Coast. It was set in the mountains of Beaver Creek. The ceremony took place on a private lot in Cordillera, just down the road from Julia’s parents’ vacation home. The ceremony took place under a white tent with subtle greenery. The florist, Rose, has a beautiful aspen tree structure that they put at the end of the altar. She made a beautiful garland that went both horizontally and vertically. It included foliage swags, white garden roses, ranunculas, andromeda and hints of blue/black privet berries for color. There was an intimate champagne toast held at the house immediately following the ceremony for the bridal party and the reception was held at the Timber Hearthe which was a staple for Julia’s family.

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