Intimate California Winery Wedding

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Hey all! I’ve got something spectacular to show you today. First things first, just take a quick peek at the photo below.

Intimate California Winery Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/intimate-california-winery-wedding | Photography: http://michelebeckwith.com

Beautiful, right? Well there’s more where that came from in this intimate California winery wedding from Michele Beckwith. I am totally in love with this wedding venue and there’s some gorgeous inspiration in these photos.

And on a more ‘technical’ note, each individual image from this post (and from here on out), is pin-friendly! A small change in the blog’s features, but one that I’m very excited about. So pin away, my friends!

Intimate California Winery Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/intimate-california-winery-wedding | Photography: http://michelebeckwith.com

From the photographer…It was an intimate wedding os about 40 people at a private estate near the wineries of the central coast (soledad to be exact, an airbnb house). They are a stylish European couple who wanted a relaxed atmosphere to celebrate with their closest friends and family. Sadly Minadora’s parents and brother have passed and there were reserved seats for them at the ceremony. She was very insistant on relaxed portraits and wanted a classic style with a bit of whimsy, hence the sofa in the vineyard. Their husky Dakota was the ring bearer. Also, some important details to her was a photograph of her and her mother, a ring she gave her and a prayer book. I photographed them along with her other details.

Intimate California Winery Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/intimate-california-winery-wedding | Photography: http://michelebeckwith.com

Intimate California Winery Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/intimate-california-winery-wedding | Photography: http://michelebeckwith.com
Intimate California Winery Wedding: http://bellesandbubbles.com/intimate-california-winery-wedding | Photography: http://michelebeckwith.com
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Beach Wedding in Tulum

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Hi all! We’re continuing the week with the beach theme with today’s real wedding in Tulum! I’m a huge fan of Nadia Hung’s work, so I’m excited to showcase this wedding she shot of this gorgeous couple. This wedding is so full of love and is such a wonderful representation of what a wedding is all about! And, of course, the gorgeous scenery and Sarah’s gown(s) give us even more to swoon over.

From the bride…Choosing to get married in Tulum was an easy decision, I spent my holidays there growing up and vacationed with Ryan one summer. When you get married in another country, it’s hard to have control over all the details and I had a vision of what I wanted our day to look like so I brought a suitcase of some pieces that I had collected in the year leading up to the wedding. The vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket (Handira) was draped over our signing table, and then used in our photographs. It’s now hanging on the wall in our bedroom. I love history and when I read about the tradition of the Handira, and how the brides family would make it in anticipation of the wedding, I knew it was something special. We kept the decor neutral so the beauty of the ocean, sky, and tropical plants would shine through.

Having our son be part of the ceremony was incredible, we let him do his own thing, but looking over and seeing him playing with the palms in the breeze was one of those moments you always want to remember. We are so grateful for the family and friends who made the trip down south, it was such a sweet gift! If I had to describe the vibe of our wedding, it would be very personal and simple. My sister is a singer and sang one of her originals for our first dance, both my dad and step dad walked me down the aisle, and the seating was open for the ceremony.

Nadia photographed my pregnancy and our engagement so having her with us in Tulum to shoot our wedding was so special. We’ve grown to love her as not only a photographer but also as a friend. She is the only photographer I know who can capture a moment completely, the emotion, the movement, it’s all there in a single photograph.

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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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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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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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