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Lauren and Mike’s Floral-Inspired Backyard Wedding in Virginia by Caitlin Wilcox Photography
Happy Friday everyone, I hope you have had a good week and that you are...
15
Sep
2025
It’s not often you get more than one or two wedding looks in a styled shoot, well today’s shoot has four looks, from horses, to flowers, delightful desserts to pure elegance, this shoot has it all! The shoot took place on 15th April 2025 at The Chateau de Lis in Oregon. The venue is giving full on fairy tale vibes, old fashioned elegance mixed with true romance. If you are looking for big gowns, huge flowers and amazing food tables then this shoot is for you. Big thanks to AW BRIDAL for this gorgeous submission and to PNW Elopements for the wonderful photos.
‘Upon arriving at the Chateau De Lis, it felt like stepping into a real-life fairy tale. The grand architecture and lush gardens make every corner of this Oregon City venue truly magical. If you’re dreaming of a romantic, storybook setting for your wedding day, this place is perfect!’
12
Sep
2025
Happy Friday everyone, Wow! how is it the end of the week already! This week has totally flown by, my first full week back in the office since the summer holidays and I think I may have just about caught up! Dexter has had his 2nd week at his new school and all I can say is I think we are both a bit overwhelmed with it all! I’m looking forward to a chilled one this weekend, I need some R&R after an immensely busy week, what about you? To finish of the week I have this super stylish and incredibly chic wedding to share with you. Krystal and Brandon were married on 15th June 2024 at The Stakout in Taos, New Mexico. They chose elegant styling and a classic look for their day and mirrored this from their flowers to their outfits. A totally stunning day from start to finish, all captured perfectly by Lavel Marie Photography.
11
Sep
2025
The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and before we know it, the autumn wedding season will be here in full swing. And with a new season always comes a fresh wave of inspiration. Whether it’s cosy details or bold design ideas that embrace the drama, fall 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most creative seasons yet.
As we look ahead, it’s clear couples are leaning into all the things that make autumn so special. From new colour palettes to the little details that create lasting memories, this is the time of year when weddings feel especially personal. Let’s take a closer look at what’s making fall celebrations stand out in the months to come.
Gold is having a real moment this year, and it’s not hard to see why. It adds just the right amount of glamour without feeling over the top.
Mary Angelini, Videographer at Key Moment Films, shares, “Gold is still here and going nowhere. Its warm tone is perfect for the season and can be used as a natural and paired with any fall wedding aesthetic. It works just as beautifully in a rustic barn setting with textured linens and organic florals as it does in a grand ballroom with crystal chandeliers and luxe fabrics. Gold can be used subtly, like gold-toned flatware and candleholders. Gold instantly elevates the overall aesthetic and ties the design together with a sense of timeless elegance.”
And if you want to go bolder? Consider gold accents in your bridal look, like statement earrings or hairpins, or even gold foiling on your cake design. Gold is an excellent choice that photographs beautifully under autumn’s softer light.
After years of seeing everything from doughnut walls to cupcake towers, the classic wedding cake is back in the spotlight. Couples are leaning into elegant designs with smooth icing and delicate piping.
“Gone are the days of hanging donuts on a display wall,” admits Kelley Nudo, Client Relations & Operations Director at Momental Designs. “Couples are really embracing the idea of having a traditional wedding cake, especially the Lambeth style or the Italian millefeuille, which are hugely popular. The menus we create for our couples these days have thoughtful dessert choices that are either traditional wedding cakes or confectionery assortments that rival the charcuterie displays during the cocktail hour.”
That said, “traditional” doesn’t have to mean predictable. Bakers are experimenting with seasonal flavours like spiced apple, pear, and caramel, as well as decorating with fresh flowers or edible metallics for a modern twist. The beauty of a classic cake is that it feels celebratory but still leaves space for your personality to shine.
10
Sep
2025
Picture this. You’ve paid £300 for your wedding hair trial. The stylist creates these gorgeous, effortless waves. Very boho. Very you. You leave feeling like a goddess.
Fast forward to your actual wedding day. Same stylist. Same products. Same technique. But your hair? It won’t hold a curl for more than twenty minutes. The waves fall flat. The texture looks stringy instead of romantic. You spend your entire reception sneaking off to the bathroom, desperately trying to revive your lifeless locks. Sound familiar?
According to The Knot’s wedding study of nearly 17,000 couples, 73% of brides hire beauty professionals for their big day. But here’s what that same research reveals : most brides report their wedding hairstyle didn’t last as long as their trial. And here’s the thing nobody talks about: it’s rarely the stylist’s fault.
Let me tell you a secret that took me three wedding seasons to figure out. Those perfectly imperfect boho waves everyone wants? They’re actually the hardest style to maintain with damaged hair.
Think about it. Sleek updos hide damage. Tight curls mask frizz. But those loose, flowing boho waves showcase every single flaw in your hair’s texture. Every split end becomes visible. Every damaged strand refuses to hold its shape.
Sarah from Manchester learned this the hard way. “My trial was in March, wedding in May,” she told me. “In those eight weeks, I did nothing different. But my hair had gotten so much more damaged. The curls just slid right out.”
The culprit? Split ends that travelled up the hair shaft. Good Housekeeping’s Beauty Lab experts confirm that once the protective cuticle layer is lost at the hair tip , damage travels upward if left untreated. It’s like a run in your tights. Starts small, ruins everything.
See, damaged hair is like a frayed rope. It can’t hold onto anything. Not moisture. Not product. And definitely not those dreamy boho waves that need healthy texture to maintain their shape.
Hair grows about half an inch per month. That means in the typical 3-month engagement period, you’re looking at 1.5 inches of new growth. But here’s what wedding blogs don’t mention your ends are getting progressively worse during that same timeframe. Heat styling for all those pre-wedding events. Stress. Diet changes. It all shows up in your hair.
10
Sep
2025
Hello you lovely lot and welcome to another glorious Wednesday on the blog, we have all made it to he half way point of the week, so it’s all down hill from here! I have this ‘Pretty in Pastels’ wedding to share with you today. It comes from Oregon and features a classically beautiful wedding with a garden party theme. The venue in this wedding is so cute, the intimate use of space, coupled with the stunning blooms all make it picture perfect, coupled with Taylor Denton Photography’s stunning images, t really is a dream come true of a day.
Nikola and Zachary were married on 25th May 2025 at Blockhouse & Pomarius Orangery in Oregon. ‘We knew we wanted to get married somewhere in Oregon or Washington. I am originally from Seattle, Washington. I brought Zach to the Pacific Northwest, where he fell in love with the mountains. After we got engaged, Blockhouse and the Pomarius Orangery were the first places my mom recommended looking into, as she regularly enjoyed visiting and knew they did events. This was the first and only venue we toured! We adored the orangery specifically, as it’s a lush indoor/outdoor space, perfect for a Spring wedding. When Zach and I first began wedding planning, we picked a few words to describe the vibe we wanted: romantic, whimsical, airy, and cozy. Blockhouse and the Pomarius Orangery gave us these feelings upon touring and certainly made all these dreams come true on our wedding day. We had 72 guests and we spent around 8-9 months planning it.’