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Winter Garden Wedding in Florida

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There are a lot of real weddings that speak to me one way or another - but this wedding that I’m about to share is one that I am especially honored to have grace the pages of Belles & Bubbles. Not only are the images from Diana Zapata of BlueSpark Photography absolutely stunning, and every last detail of this wedding is uber pin-worthy, but the story of the couple, Luisa and Camilo is just so real and beautiful.

Lulu and Cami got married after an international long-distance relationship (see their amazing story at the end of the post!) at Cauley Square Historic Village in Homestead Florida. Stunning florals by California Floral Design adorned this wedding with coordination by La Belle Boheme, and hair and make-up (so gorgeous, btw!) by Gloria Pelo and Luisa Franco.

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Chic French Inspired Wedding in Hawaii

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If you like elaborate and ornate weddings, than you’ve got to see this elegant wedding in Maui, Hawaii shot by Lacie Hansen. Taking place in the lovely Haiku Mill in Maui, this wedding combines beautiful French details (representing the bride) and hints of rustic charm (representing the groom). Let’s take a look at the photos.

Dating back to the mid 19th century, Haiku Mill was originally a sugar mill. Abandoned for over 100 years, the mill eventually became ruins and was overgrown with Hawaiian flora. Restoration of the property combined Hawaii’s natural beauty with Europe’s Old World culture - a perfect combination for the couple, Sabrina and Andrew. Add in florals by Teresa Sena and styling from Robyn I’aea, and we’ve got ourselves some serious wedding inspiration.

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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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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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