Finding the perfect wedding song is one of many big “to-do’s” before you exchange your “I Do’s!” And, it’s one of those seemingly simple tasks that can sometimes turn into a groove-shattering stressor of epic proportions! Luckily, today we have the team from Stanley House dishing their best advice for picking that all important tune – and with how many weddings they’ve hosted in the 9 years they’ve been in business, they’re expertise is undeniable!
{ Tricia & Blake // Alison & Shaun // Sarah & Simon }
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Anna and Chris had an amazing spring wedding this past April in their local surroundings of Virginia Beach! With colorful details and a light airy flow, their wedding is whimsical and beautiful! I’m especially in love all their simple yet vibrant details and their bright pink and navy color combination that really gives their wedding that something extra. Get ready to be inspired and feel the love in the air – this spring wedding most certainly has extra doses of both! Enjoy!
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If you and your one true love share a spot in your hearts for wine as well as each other – then this lookbook is for you! Find endless inspiration for your vineyard themed wedding as you flip through the pages of our newest lookbook. Let the sights and sounds of an orchard ignite your imagination as we show you how easy it is to create a very vino themed wedding that is sure to be a hit! So let the corks fly and the wine pour as you look through The Vineyard Lookbook! Enjoy!
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Today I’ve complied an extra special mood board based on one of my favorite wedding themes – A Shabby-Chic Rustic Romance! Using the color palette of creams and whites, soft pink and luxurious hints of matte and sparkling gold, I’ve put together some great inspiration to get you started on your own planning journey! With homespun accents, handmade favors, burlap and vintage-inspirations abound, I hope it sparks your creativity just as much as it did mine! Enjoy!
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Anaya and Darren escaped to the luscious island of Antigua for a breath-taking vow renewal ceremony. With sun, surf and sand surrounding them, every look at their ceremony feels like a miniature vacation. I especially love their playful portraits that perfectly capture their bliss and they splash in the ocean together – not to mention all the awe-inspiring scenery shots that are included too! Enjoy and congratulations to the happy couple!
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Today is another Fashion Friday here at On A Sweet Note! And today we are hosting 3 fantastically chic yet simple hair tutorials from the girls over at The Beauty Department! With an uber-talented team of beauty experts, they have posts on the best products and uses not to mention tutorials for everything under the sun! And today, we picked our 3 favorite hairstyles (with full tutorials) to share with you guys! What we chose are: A Fine Frenchy, Twisted Sister (above!) and The Double Rope Braid Bun – all of which we think are the perfect fixes for brides (and bridesmaids!) who want to forgo the cost of a stylist and tackle their wedding hair themselves! So grab your hairspray ladies and get your teasing combs ready – it’s time to beautify! Continue on to READ MORE >
I have the great pleasure of sharing a fabulous pro tip with all you guys today from wedding fashion writer extraordinaire, Brittany Moodie herself. Blogger and founder of The Wedding Dress Guide, Brittany is sharing all of her tips to get a fashionable dress at a steal of a deal with an option many of us probably never considered – renting!
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Tricia and Blake hosted an amazing classic wedding amidst the local scenery of their beloved city of Los Angeles. With bold backgrounds, their classic design gets a pop of modern art-like styling that’s sure to inspire! I especially love how Tricia gives her wedding look that extra oomph with bright red stilettos – the perfect statement shoe (and the perfect photo prop, just take a peek at how amazing they look!). Congratulations you two – what an amazing style! Enjoy!
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Well the title might be quite a mouthful, but these little boards are a power-packed decor gem just waiting for your imagination to transform them. From the perfect party sign to a great wedding photo prop to a rustic cheese platter, we went around the office here at Weddingstar HQ to see what our designers favorite ways to utilize our Vintage Inspired Wooden Multi-Purpose Sign Boards (say that 10x fast!) are. And, now we’re counting down the top 15 ways we came up with to use them – at your wedding and beyond! Enjoy! Continue on to READ MORE >
Navigating every new wedding trend can be a hard job for many brides: Which ones do you follow? Which ones should you avoid? Should you even have trending elements in your wedding or will they end up looking dated when you re-look through them in many moons to come (just like your snazzy side ponytail and neon sweater from the 80s!). To be honest, at the end of the day, we think it’s all up to you – follow whatever trends or design you really want and like because it is your wedding after all! But, if you’re thinking of trying something new and you’re not sure where to start, we’ve picked out the 3 best new wedding trends we’ve seen that are simple enough to incorporate into your upcoming nuptials without a lot of hassle but are chic enough that they won’t feel dated in years to come! So without further ado, here they are:
{ Trends: Unique Bouquets, Super-sized Photo Props & Bespoke Boutonnieres }
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