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Classy Black Tie Wedding In Georgia

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Hi friends! I hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday. I can’t believe 2014 is nearly over. The months following the launch of Belles & Bubbles have been lovely and I can’t wait to see what the new year has in store. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the blog, from the photographers, the readers, and all the wonderful sources of inspiration out there. With that said, I’ve decided to end the year with this post. Go ahead and enjoy this southern wedding with photos by Anna K. Photography.

Kelsey and Trey got married in Georgia in early fall. The weather was gorgeous, her dress was stunning, and that ceremony arch is incredible…

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Spring Wedding in Shelburne Farms, Vermont

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Hello readers! Winter is just around the corner but I’ve got a spring wedding to show you all today. This wedding takes place in New England. We’re going to head up to Vermont, in fact, to take a look at these wonderful photos by Orchard Cove Photography. The bride and groom picked a beautiful venue, Shelburne Farms, a place I know from my time spent in Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain area. Have a look for yourself, and happy weekend!

…We wanted the flowers and lighting to highlight the beauty of the location and building. Because the coach barn was built around the turn of the last century we decided to use colors that were appropriate for that time period. The colors were muted and the flowers also went along with that era. We wanted to use deep purples and the rest would be muted tones like sage green, lavender, light pink…

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Intimate Wedding With Antique Decor and Earthy Florals

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P h o t o s b y C r y s t a l S t o k e s P h o t o g r a p h y

I have a wonderful weekend treat for you all - a stunning intimate shoot by Crystal Stokes Photography. This shoot is full of rich, earthy florals, amazing wedding hair, an antique-style sweetheart table, and of course, a fabulous couple (and their little one!) with a desire to document their love. This is a non-traditional wedding story. And here at Belles & Bubbles, we love things that come with a special and unique twist. So feast your eyes on this set of photos and let yourself swoon for a while!

Holly and Corey began planning their wedding shortly after they got engaged. A surprise came their way when they found out they were pregnant. The couple spent several months trying to figure out whether or not to go through with their wedding plans, but ultimately decided not to have a wedding as they had planned. Instead, they decided to go through with the idea of documenting their love, and therefore set up a shoot for the two of them and their newest member of the family, their baby boy.

View More: http://crystalstokes.pass.us/holly-corey-shoot

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Southern-Themed Backyard Wedding in Michigan

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Hello readers! I have a wonderful summer wedding to share with you all today. It’s a backyard wedding too. I’m a little partial to backyard weddings since I had one myself, but I really do think they’re wonderful. There’s something super special about knowing that you’ve had your wedding in a place that’s so close to home (literally). Check out these photos for yourself and tell me you don’t think backyard weddings are pretty remarkable, especially when captured by the talent of JR Magat Photography.

Kelsey and Chris got married in Fenton, Michigan on July 12 of this year. They live in North Carolina and had spent several months trying to find a venue that was right for them. They ultimately decided to wed at the home where Kelsey grew up.

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Rural Fall Wedding in Wallonia, Belgium

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I have another Belgian wedding to share with you all today. What I love about this feature is that it’s full of portraits. Tons and tons of them. The photos by Alexis Vander Linden take on a photojournalistic approach, and I found that many of the photographs of this wedding were focused on the couple and their loved ones. I’ve already dedicated one blog post to dazzling bride and groom portraits - and I’m excited to share this bunch of portraits of Anne-Sophie and Vincent with you.

When talking to Alexis, he told me that the marriage of Anne-Sophie and Vincent was a love story that had been going on for ten years! Alexis has known the bride since college, so for him, it was truly special to photograph the couple’s wedding day. Their wedding was on a sunny fall day, and their reception was held at La Ferme de Gabelle.

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