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Modern, Hip and Rocking Williamsburg Rooftop Wedding

by Aleisha
written by Aleisha

Project Manager Althea and restaurant owner Sean met an Oscars Party (Argo was the winner that year), through friends of friends! They share the details of their vibrant and personal Williamsburg Rooftop Wedding.

Tell us all about the proposal

It was actually pretty spontaneous. We booked a snowboarding trip to Breckenridge, CO on New Years Eve for the first week of Jan (very unromantic but our credit card offer was about to expire in the new year). Sean somehow managed to arrange a photographer (Joe & Robin; proposal photos here) and a proposal in the mountains near Boulder in that short week. Our flight landed late and unbeknownst to me (Althea), we had somewhere to be. I remember being VERY hangry and Sean would only let me stop for McDonalds! It really felt like us; a little spontaneity, a little adventure and some good old-fashioned laughter!

Describe the wedding planning process.
Why did you choose the vendors you worked with?

This was not as stressful as most people made it sound!
Once we nailed down the location (we chose a place that allowed us to bring in our own vendors, something important to us), we just started asking for recommendations from one vendor to the next and the wedding sort of "planned" itself from there. We knew what was important to us (good food, great bar, killer live music and for Althea, flowers) and really focused our attentions on those things. We chose vendors that matched our taste, gave them an outline of our vision and let them run with it! It turned out really beautifully.

How was your wedding day? 

SO MUCH FUN!

The biggest advice everyone had was that we should be "present" and we really took that to heart. We worried about almost nothing and just let ourselves have a blast all night. Althea spent the entire night on the dance floor (where she wanted to be) and Sean schmoozed (always the life of the party). Our favorite part was our favors - we loved giving away the books and legos and it was fun to see what our guests had chosen.

What was your favorite moment from your wedding day?

Althea: Tied between giving our thank you speech and our ceremony.
For our thank you speech, seeing all of our friends and family there and getting the opportunity to thank them was a privilege. For our ceremony, our friends that officiated blew it out of the water! The speech was sentimental but not cheesy, personal but not riddled with stereotypes. We loved it.

Sean: The moment right after the ceremony and the moment before we headed down to the reception. We got to spend a few minutes alone, take a breath and really enjoy the feeling of being newlyweds!

What is your advice for newly engaged couples?

Decide what's important to you for your wedding and run with it! Don't sweat the small stuff.

Althea and Sean’s Rockstar Vendors

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Photography- Katie Osgood Photography

Wedding Coordination - ASE, Amanda Savory Events

Floral Design- Rye Workshop

Jewelry Designer- Kataoka Jewelry (Althea's wedding band, bought at Catbird) and Valentin Magro (Sean's wedding band)

Beauty Artists- A friend did Althea's makeup and Vanessa Quiles (Althea's hairdresser) did the hair.

Stationery- We had friends help us out and did some of it ourselves!

Caterer- Poppy's Catering. We also got barbecue from John Brown Smokehouse for our cocktail hour.

Photo Booth Equipment- Sweet Booths

Tuxedo and Mens Attire- Michael Andrews Bespoke

Shoes- Manolo Blahnik

Dress Designer- Elizabeth Fillmore Bridal

Equipment Rentals- Broadway Party Rentals

Band- 45 Riots

Reception Venue- Dobbin St

 

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A burnt white wedding dress & broken heels! 10th vow renewal in Hawaii

by Aleisha
written by Aleisha

Chip and Nina where the ultimate Bridechilla and Groomchilla and didn’t let a burnt dress and a broken heel get in the way of celebrating their 10-year vow renewal in beautiful Hawaii. They kept calm and carried on celebrating with their family and beautiful children. 
Photographer Harold from Alvea Studios captured all of the drama, colour and joy of their very memorable vow renewal day.

We've heard of being prepared for anything but...

Imagine this…a wonderful decade of marriage has passed. You and your partner have been through a lot of unforgettable memories and checked off a bunch of items from your bucket lists. Now, you decide its time to renew your wedding vows. You plan ahead of time and book a flight to Hawaii with your closest relatives.

YOU ARE VERY EXCITED.

Fast forward to the big day – you wake up really early to prepare. Everything is going smoothly until you iron your dress and BURN it!

Yes, that gorgeous, white dress.

You try to fix it but nothing else can be done.

You think “this can be fixed with photoshop”.

You have a photo shoot scheduled before your ceremony. You are rushing because you are way behind your schedule. You meet your photographer and start walking. In literally just 10 seconds, your heels snapped.

It’s broken. “Are you kidding me?” is an understatement for what you really feel. Then, a bright ray of light suddenly shines on your peripheral view – it’s a ROSS dress for less store – and they are open

The iron burn in Nina's dress was a tiny blip in a joy filled day!

As luck would have it there was a ROSS store nearby!

If this happened to you, how would you handle it? 

This was what happened to Chip & Nina and hands down, they were one of the coolest couples I met. 
They managed to handle everything very patiently and gracefully. 
Nina just shook it off. It actually made the day extra special and memorable!

Exploring the colour and vibrancy of Kakaako 

We went for a walk in Kakaako, downtown Honolulu to take some shots on these amazing murals. It was very colorful just like their story. The ceremony was very intimate and emotional. It's just them and the ocean. You can really feel the love that binds their family. They trusted me to take photos and videos for this special day. Fun fact: it’s my birthday too! I feel very honored to have spent my day with this beautiful family and witness their love.

Celebrating with family with the tradition of the lei

Nina and Chip presented traditional Hawaiian lei to their family and children.
A lei is a common symbol of love, friendship, celebration, honor, or greeting. In other words, it is a symbol of Aloha.

Chip and Nina's Rockstar Vendors

Photographer and Videographer - Harold Alvea
Restaurant- Tommy Bahama Restaurant
Emergency shoes (!)- Ross Discount Store

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Madi & Jeremy’s Chic & Colorful Modern Wedding

by Aleisha
written by Aleisha

A chic, quirky, and colorful modern wedding at
The Grand Event Center in Columbus, OH. 

Madi and Jeremy absolutely mastered the art of balancing quirky, colorful vibes and elegance with delightful results!

A bright and vivid, citrus inspired color palette was used throughout the event in details such as the bouquets and boutonnieres and reception decor was complimented by chic white bridesmaid dresses and classic black tuxes. The ceremony was held in a stunning church with a round sanctuary and high, vaulted ceilings. The unique architecture complimented to tropical inspired florals designs and the mid-century modern details of their aesthetic. They finished their ceremony within ribbon wand exit as guests gathered in a colorful line of well wishes. Their modern wedding reception was perfectly coordinated and included delightful details such as greeters on stilts and boldly decorated dining tables and a gorgeous all-white wedding cake. The carefully curated design aesthetic and unique experience they gave their guests spoke to the refined taste and fun personalities of the couple.

Madi: When we started the planning process, I knew I wanted something non-traditional in aesthetic, and I was gravitating toward tropical warm palates from orange tulips and blood oranges.  I then chose a bridesmaid dress in white brushed silk and clear acrylic heels, as a nod to my grandmother's wedding that also featured bridesmaids in mid calf white dresses with those vintage acrylic shoes with dried flowers set in the heel. The Hailey Paige dress I chose spoke to me because the beading and head to toe sequin differentiated me from what would become an all black and white bridal party.

Our florist, Steven Cox, understood our vision completely in the floral design, opting for a gradient bouquet from deep plum to yellow and tropical compilations for the bridesmaids.  He included cut open citrus on tables and in floral arrangements as a nod to our original color inspiration.  

We had touches of our travels together as a couple on each table, where guests looked for photos from cities and countries we have visited as opposed to conventional table numbers. 

Madi & Jeremy's Rockstar Vendors

Photography: Amy Peppercorn Photography

Venue: The Grand Event Center - Columbus, OH

Ceremony Venue: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Victorian Village OH

Flowers: Steven Cox Florist

Makeup: Angela Culver, ARC Artistry

Hair: Lori Dougherty, Mira Mira

Dress: Haley Paige, ​Henri's Cloud Nine Bridal

Bridesmaid dresses:  Bridal & Formal, Cincinnati OH

Suits: Men's Warehouse

Stationery: Poeme

Music/DJ: Mark Dantzer Productions

Cake: The Flour Pot Cakes

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A Colorful & Intimate Mountain Wedding in Asheville, NC

by Aleisha
written by Aleisha

Max & Sam's free-spirited, intimate mountain wedding at the Botanical Garden of Asheville.

Photographer, Arika Jordan, shares Max & Sam's intimate mountain wedding in Asheville, NC. Their day was full of colorful, vintage inspired details and joyful celebration with their closest friends and family.

Arika: Sam is a professional dancer and Max is a part of the Marine Core. They live in Wilmington, NC but decided to escape to the Mountains for their daytime wedding. They are amazingly laid back, and go with the flow even with all the thunderstorms threatened their outdoor ceremony & reception.

Sam got ready at a very unique salon that really captured the free-spirited feel of Asheville. We started the day at 8 am and headed over to the Botanical Gardens at 10:30 am to prepare for their ceremony. There were scattered thunderstorms all day, and as a precaution, they got a tent for their reception. The rain held off during the ceremony and some quick family & bridal party. It down-poured through lunch & the first part of the reception, but thankfully it was beautiful fluffy white clouds afterward. Guest had fun playing games, and dancing, before heading out! The bride & groom hosted an after party at a local brewery after dinner that night as well.

Max & Sam's free-spirited, intimate mountain wedding at the Botanical Garden of Asheville.

Max & Sam's Rockstar Vendors

Photography: Arika Jordan Photography

Venue: Botanical Gardens at Asheville

Planning: Birdie + Shoosh Design Co.

Hair & Makeup: Adorn Salon and Boutique

Florals: Brown's Floral Design

DJ: DJ P-LO The Ultimate DJ and Live Music Experience

Cakes: Short Street Cakes

Catering: 67 Biltmore Downtown Eatery + Catering

Wedding Dress: Carolina Bridal World

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Kellen & JP’s Creative Casual Outdoor Wedding in Ottawa

by Aleisha
written by Aleisha

A backyard wedding vibe without the backyard at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, CA.

Kellen & JP were married in July of 2018 at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This fun-loving couple wanted the vibe of a casual backyard party complete with lawn games, local craft, beer, colorful decor, and delicious smoked BBQ! 

Here is Kellen to share more about how she and JP planned their delightful wedding!

Kellen: JP and I are a pretty adventurous couple and are always looking for something new to try! Chances are pretty good at any given time you will find us outside, whether it's hiking, camping, canoeing, sailing, scuba diving, skiing, skating, or lying in a hammock drinking a beer we belong outdoors!

JP proposed in a small town in the middle of nowhere Germany without a ring! We got engaged in September 2017. We had talked about getting engaged before, so I was kind of expecting something while on our trip. On the 4th day of our 3 week vacation we had planned a hiking trip into the Alps. We were planning on hiking up Zugspitze, the tallest mountain in Germany.

The hike started out a little bit rainy, but we didn't let that stop us and we continued on! We had some incredible views and it was an experience I will never forget. About half way into the hike, we made the decision to turn around. The hike was taking a lot longer then anticipated and we knew we couldn't make it to the top before dark. JP seemed more disappointed then normal about this, but I didn't really think much of it at the time (turns out he wanted to propose up there!). On the way back down there was one spot on the trail that I thought was breathtaking, I remember standing in the spot looking all around and thinking "if he doesn't propose here, he is not proposing on this trip in Germany at all". Well he didn't propose. So later that night, after dinner, when he did, it definitely took me by surprise! On the walk back to our Airbnb the conservation went something like this:


JP: Hey, Did you want to marry me?

Kellen: Yeah, I do.

*long pause*

JP: I'm serious

Kellen Me too

*long pause*

Kellen: So is this the official proposal?

*another long pause*

JP: Yeah - remember that Canada Post missed delivery slip from Thursday...that is your ring!

Turns out the mail delivery slip we got on the day we left home was my ring, not a boat part like JP lead me to believe! Despite the ringless, thwarted mountain top proposal, I still said yes and we spent the next 3 weeks in Germany blissfully engaged while I was silently dying to know what my ring looked like!

Our original thought was to have a causal backyard party at my aunt and uncle's house on the Ottawa River. However, once we started looking at all the logistics we realized it wasn't very reasonable financially or otherwise. So we did the next best thing - found an outdoor venue that already had the basics, like bathrooms, shelter, tables, and chairs! It ended up being under 10 minutes from my aunt's house, so we were still able to do our first look and bridal party photos at my aunt's on the river!

We wanted our wedding to be fun and causal - lots of games, dancing and a bonfire! We didn’t want any pressure to have a ‘perfect’ day and we wanted it to reflex our laidback, down to earth personalities.

My favourite part of the day was the ceremony. From pretty early in the day we knew it was going to pour rain right around the time of our outdoor ceremony. Now, when I say it poured rain, I mean it POURED right during our ceremony time. Our venue was completely outdoors with our ceremony to take place on a tree lined road. We had a covered pavilion and a large tent, but they were both still pretty open to the elements, so they didn’t really help with the sideways torrential downpour. We were all watching the radar closely and knew we would have a 20-minute window of rain free time, so we mobilized quick to get our ceremony going! Since we knew we didn’t have time to wipe down all the puddles on the chairs we moved back our arch a few feet and had our guests stand and line the aisle. It ended up being very emotional and felt so intimate to have everyone surround us and support us in that way. Despite it not going according to plan - I wouldn’t change how it went down for anything!

We were lucky enough to have an army of people help us day of and throughout the whole planning process, so that we were able to make our wedding reflect us. Our whole wedding was DIY – we collected tin cans that became our centerpieces and decorated with ribbon and baby’s breath, we hand wrote all our signs on old mirrors and windows, I designed our invitations on Canva, my mom made our bouquets from Costco flowers, my bridesmaids did my hair, I did my own makeup, my father-in-law built our ceremony arch, my mom and sister-in-law sewed all the colorful bunting, my grandfather made a giant kerplunk lawn game (total hit!), my husband built our wooden card box, my other grandfather made the wine, my older brother played the guitar as I walked down the aisle, my younger brother was our DJ with speakers we borrowed from my aunt – I could go on, but I think you get the point…

What was totally worth it?

Our photographer. This was one of our biggest expenses but 100% worth it. Our photos are gorgeous and at the end of the day the photos are all we really have of the day, so I’m so glad we spend the money to hire an amazing photographer!

What was not worth it?

This may sound cheesy, and has been said hundreds of times, but seriously, the stress. We are both thrilled with how the day turned out and very happy with all the decisions we made and vendors we picked. However, at the beginning of the process before we really had a vision of what we wanted the day to be, I was stressed out about what it ‘should’ be. In the end all the stress did was delay planning!

What did you throw in the Fuck-It Bucket?

The nature of our wedding meant a lot of traditional wedding things naturally ended up in the bucket, mostly because they were never on the table or considered in the first place – I’m looking at you chair covers, charger plates and a formal seated dinner!

There were still definitely a few things we actively threw in though! Favours were a big one (hint: no one missed them or asked about them), seating plan, garter and bouquet toss, wedding cake and everything that goes along with it (had butter tarts from my husband’s hometown instead – best decision we made!), programs and other printed material, videography, a head table (we sat among the guests!).

Speeches were almost, kinda in the bucket as well. I didn't want them, but my husband did, so we comprised on having 'campfire stories' where a few people could share with us around the fire. It was going to be more of an optional thing for guests to enjoy if they wanted to (dancing would continue as we did this). But of course, it started to rain again just in time for the stories to start. Instead we put the dancing on hold for a few minutes and had the best man and my bridesmaids say a few words. It turned out perfect! 

What advice do you have for other couples planning their weddings?

Have fun, take it easy, and make your own rules. Don’t let planning take over your life – it is ok to take some time to not think or talk about the wedding.

How did Bridechilla help you plan your wedding?

We always knew we wanted a laid back, causal wedding but before I found Bridechilla I had this weird reaction of justifying our wedding and why we weren’t doing certain things. After listening to the podcast and being in the facebook group I became more confident in our choices and stopped paying as much attention to everyone else’s opinions. Bridechilla helped me stay focused on us and what we wanted our wedding to be (aka a causal backyard party without an actual backyard). It also played a huge role in me staying so relaxed amid the torrential down pour and change ups of the day. As the rain came down I could just hear Aleisha’s voice saying “fuck perfect” and had a much easier time going with the flow! 

Kellen & JP's Rockstar Vendors

Venue: Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

Photography:  Amy Pinder Photography

Catering:  Meatings BBQ

Butter Tarts: Jean-Marc Bakery

Dress:  Dominique Leveseque

Bridesmaids separates: Love Tanya (skirts) &  RW&co (tops)

Bridal Hair Piece:  Luna and Stone

Bridesmaid Jewelry: Statement Grey

Engagement Ring & Wedding Band: Shiruba Tree

Brewery:  Broadhead Brewing Company

Officiants: Keith with Exceptional Ceremonies & our friend, Grant.

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A Colorful Whimsical Wedding

by Aleisha
written by Aleisha

Brenna and Blake met on OkCupid, like the young kids do. Their first date almost didn't happen because it was the same day Brenna adopted her kittens (Tea & Shade) but her best friend told her she was too young to stay home on a Saturday night with her cats. She went on the date, grilled Blake and concluded at the end of the date that she "didn't hate him."
Blake proposed to Brenna at his parents house over winter break in front of some family and a few close friends. Brenna was awkward and made horrible noises the entire time that he was saying nice things.
Brenna and Blake love to watch trash reality tv, take their corgi Bennie to the dog park, get coffee and bagels on the weekends and go to the beach.

What Inspired Your Wedding Choices

​Our wedding was inspired by our personalities, who we are as a couple and knowing what we didn't want. Neither of us are traditional or wanted to do the traditional wedding things. We wanted our day to be colorful, feel like us and be fun! We had an open bar, taco buffet for dinner and fancy donuts instead of cake.

Our priorities were booze, music, food and aesthetics.

I couldn't say if there was a favorite part of the day because everything was so perfect and fun. We included a number of special details or "easter eggs" for ourselves. 

The centerpieces included some of Blake's favorite books (Harry Potter, Ender's Game, LOTR, etc.), crystal skulls (which combine Brenna's love of crystals and spookiness), the floral arrangements had succulents (Brenna and Blake are both California natives), our cake topper was the word "Always" a la Harry Potter and Blake's ring has a Star Wars battle scene on it.

We used a pinata as our card box, pinatas with candy instead of the garter/bouquet toss and we had the whole wedding do the cupid shuffle with us instead of doing family dances.

I made signs for all the tables/stations on Canva because I couldn't find what I wanted on Etsy or anyplace else.

I DIY'd the bridal belt and shoes (14+ hours of rhinestoning on those shoes). The tissue balls and decor took forever to "poof" but were well worth it. We also had a tremendous amount of generosity as friends made the individually personalized doilies for every place setting and the paper flower backdrop. While Brenna planned and organized her tush off (packing each table's worth of decor/supplies in their own box for ease day of) but Blake and a few groomsmen did all the decorating day of!!

What was totally worth it?


All the time spent planning, organizing and preparing was worth it. So was pipe and drape and finding vendors that vibed with us was also worth it.

What was not worth it?


All the crying and worrying about the guest list and the seating chart!

What did you throw in the Fuck-It Bucket?


We threw traditions in the FIB!! Also favors!

How did Bridechilla help you plan your wedding?


Bridechilla kept me focus on what was important, gave me insight into what the dat would be like and gave me a sounding board for all the drama no one tells you about when you get engaged! Aleisha and the Chillas kept me sane and on track!

What advice do you have for other couples planning their weddings?

​Don't get bogged down in the details. Some things I fretted about during planning I didn't even think about on the day (we never actually used our cake topper that I spent countless hours comparing on Etsy and we also didn't use our custom snapchat geofilter, woops!)

Rockstar Vendors

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Venue Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club lfcarecreationdirector@elitehoa.com
Rentals Esmeralda ​ www.Linensbycelina.com
Photo Tracy Rhineheart ​ http://pineandsea.com/
Video Alexander Hoggard ​ https://www.achweddingfilms.com/
Floral Jenny Proppe ​ http://www.floralsbyjenny.com/
Food Petra https://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-san-jose-santa-ana
Dessert Donnutery http://www.thedonutteryhb.com/
Staff Hostess Helpers http://www.hostesshelpersoc.com/
Officiant Dominique Woods dom.dwoods@gmail.com
DJ Deon Aumaier +17143175889 http://www.djdeon.info/profile/LL
Hair/Make up Julie Stoddard https://www.yelp.com/biz/julie-stoddard-hair-and-makeup-costa-mesa
Coordinator Jenny Monge

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Tips for Non-Traditional Wedding Planning & Mid-Century Modern Wedding Inspiration

by Aleisha
written by Aleisha


Don't Be Afraid to be Different

Article & Images by Edit Denning

Do you ever get frustrated and lost when searching for wedding inspiration? Every post and Pinterest board starts to look the same and nobody is giving you practical or alternative ideas. As a wedding photographer I see trends come and go, but nobody is thinking through what is truly important and meaningful for them!

I wanted to encourage couples to bring their own ideas, vision and personalities to the wedding planning process. So I organized an inspirational photo shoot filled with non-traditional ideas that can help you. I won’t call it styled shoot, because the main focus wasn’t styling and trends. It was all about motivating you to go bold and make your dream wedding come true. And it’s ok if not everybody understands that!

The Venue

My initial inspiration came from an iconic, newly rebuilt mid-century resort in the middle of the desert. Mountain Shadows was originally built in 1961. I’m in love with their mid-century modern style, and appreciate all the original pieces they kept untouched. It’s a perfect blend of my minimalist taste and desert lifestyle. The resort also has monthly art gallery exhibitions, which was also really appealing to me as an artist myself. 

Tip: Finding the venue or the place where you want to get married is one of the first and most important decisions you’ll need to make. Take your time to search around and pick something that fits your personality and lifestyle as a couple.

The Clothing

One thing that was very very important to me was to find non-traditional wedding outfits. We have seen enough white dresses and black tuxedos, haven’t we?

When I contacted Anna, one of the owners of Antique Sugar Shop, she immediately understood my vision. Anna not only loved my idea, but got so excited and was willing to go out of her way to make sure we have every little detail styled out perfectly. Now this is what I call finding the perfect vendor! Her vintage shop had a ton of options that would fit our theme. We were going for a 1960s bride and groom look.

Tip: You don’t have to search for that perfect wedding dress at a traditional bridal salon. Really anything can fit the occasion if it speaks to your personality. And I’m a really big advocate of colored dresses. Yaaay!

Meet the Lovebirds

When I met Melli and Ryan there was no question that we found the perfect match for our themed photoshoot! Both of them are geeks at heart with a love of everything vintage. Melli was glowing in her 60s pink dress and Ryan’s blue vintage suit was just the perfect match! They seriously looked like they just stepped out of a 60s movie.

The Bouquet

Alongside those colorful outfits the beautiful bouquet made by Bloom and Blueprint was just the icing on the cake. Kate did a phenomenal job! She wanted to stretch her creativity and create something bold and unique and I think she did a fantastic job with this peace.

Tip: You don’t necessarily need a bridal bouquet, especially if you are not planning to have a bouquet toss. You can hold a wreath, lantern, mason jar, feathers, balloon, parasol, leaf or vintage fan, wand, brooch, embroidery hoop or dream catcher, paper flowers … The list is endless! You can have whatever feels good to you. But there's is something very romantic in holding a good smelling flower bouquet in front of you, when walking down the aisle. 

The Dessert

When it was time to find a unique idea for wedding dessert or treats, I contacted Ashley from Amour de Luxe. I wanted to stay away from the traditional wedding cake, so when Ashley suggested “cake donuts” I was sold! She dipped them in colorful, matching fondants and the top was decorated with some very cool mid-century modern design elements.

Tip: I’ve see lot of weddings with both tiered cake and little treats options, so you don’t have to decide one or the other. Small desserts are also easy to hand them out as favors.

The Jewelry

Being ethically conscious and donating or  giving back when it comes to big events, like weddings, is very important to me. When I met Rhonda from Redemption Market, I knew that bringing her into this project would be a perfect finishing touch for this photoshoot.

Tip: Think about purchasing conflict free diamond engagement and wedding rings, or accessorizing your outfit with fair trade jewelry. What a great feeling to support those in need! 


Giving back

One of the goals of this inspirational photoshoot was to encourage couples to give back and consider planning an ethically conscious wedding by donating the leftovers, using recycled product and giving back. After the photo shoot we donated the donuts to the children of the Hungarian School of Phoenix, and the bouquet was given to a new mom at our regional Hospital’s Birth Center. 

Never give up!

When you are planning a non-traditional wedding, just like some of your friends will think that your ideas are weird or unreasonable, you can also run into vendors who won’t understand your vision.

Don’t give up! Describe your vision in the best way possible and don’t be afraid to go bold. There is no wrong or bad idea! It’s your and your fiance’s celebration! If the vendor is a good fit, they will most likely not only be willing to get outside the box for you, but also get really excited about it! If they seem to argue or try to talk you out of it, just simply move on, and look for somebody else.


About the Author: I’m a documentary style wedding photographer with the mission to show people that relationships and family are what really matters in life. I believe weddings are not a photo shoot and they don’t have to be Pinterest perfect. I’m Hungarian, living in Phoenix, Arizona with my husband and two daughters. As I learn so much from my multicultural marriage, I have a passion photographing couples with similar background, who share my beliefs and are not afraid to break some traditional wedding rules.

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Colorful Wedding Ideas to Steal

by Aleisha
written by Aleisha
The Bridechilla Blog | Colorful Wedding Ideas to Steal for your own wedding! By Guest Contributor, Catherine Sarlis of Well Kept Chaos - Original Image via Lara Hotz

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Hey Bridechillas! Cathy here. I'm the blogger, DIYer and party planner extraordinaire over at WellKeptChaos. I'm currently planning my wedding, so I've been scouring Pinterest for the very best ideas. A lot of what you see on Pinterest is repetitive, and us Bridechillas like to break the mold a bit! It's no secret that I'm a fan of color, so I've rounded up my very favorite colorful wedding ideas for you to steal! These wedding ideas are so cool and so unique that people will surely remember them. So, let's have a looksee, shall we?

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Photo via My Wedding

Colorful Sunglasses

If you're having an outdoor wedding and you want to make sure guests can actually see you get married, it's a great idea to provide some sunglasses! This colorful collection will look gorgeous on your welcome table, plus I bet you can find a unique collection at thrift stores. Bonus points for savings! Feel free to add a cheesy sign too, like "don't be blinded by our love". People love cheesy signs.

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Photo via Justin and Keary

Colorful Kids’ Table Kit

We all know the kids aren't quite as excited as the adults to be at your wedding. How about providing them with something cute and colorful to pass the time?! These coloring kits are easy enough to DIY for all the kids you're inviting, and are sure to keep them entertained for hours.

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Photo via Alex Kwong Photography

Colorful Wedding Dress

Just because it's a wedding doesn't mean you can't wear color. And, just because you want to wear a colorful dress doesn't mean you can't wear white! With this dress, you've got the best of both worlds, and it's an amazing piece of art. Plus, it can count as your something blue! While this exact dress isn’t available (the groom is an artist and painted it just for his bride!) it’s a great reminder that being creative and breaking the mold a little bit can yield gorgeous results.

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Photo via Lara Hotz

Colorful Flowers

Although flowers are an easy place to add some color to your wedding, it's doesn't have to be cheesy, predictable, or boring! Try mixing seasonal flowers with the basics and add interesting touches, like these colorful ribbons and pom poms! It’s such an amazing pop of color against a white dress. Other ideas? Add succulents to your bouquet, colorful broaches, or unique plants.

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Photo via The Knot

Rainbow Cake

I love the idea of surprising your guests with color as you cut open your wedding cake! Some white frosting will keep it looking traditional, while these delicate layers of perfection are anything but. It looks delicious, and the thin layers and curated colors keep it from looking like a kid’s birthday cake.

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Photo via Fondly Forever

Confetti

A wedding is a time to celebrate, so of course you should toss confetti!! Think of the amazing photos this would create. There are tons of different colors and styles of confetti to choose from, so you can find the one that's right for you. Just be sure to use biodegradable confetti if your wedding is outdoors.

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Photo via Style Me Pretty

Popsicle Drinks

Signature drinks are the perfect place for a pop of pizzazz (try saying that 3 times fast!), so it's a no-brainer to make a tasty, colorful concoction. However, if you really want to wow your guests (especially for a summer wedding!) you've got to make these popsicle cocktails. Besides being gorgeous, they'll be especially refreshing. And we need to hydrate when we drink, right?! Two words- Open Bar.

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Photo via Oh Happy Day

Colorful Escort Card

Lead your guests to their seats in style with this fabulous seating chart arrangement! I love that the pom pom adds some fun to the card, but it's still kinda simple. The swish of paint is a subtle burst of color, while the script keeps it fancy. Best of all, these will be fairly easy to mass produce, and won’t cost a lot either!

Photo via Style Me Pretty

Mismatched Ceremony Chairs

If you really want to have a unique look at your wedding, go for something totally new and different! These vintage couches for the ceremony are absolute perfection. The colors are gorgeous together, and the pillows add an extra special touch. And, since most people are into the bales of hay ceremony seating trend, I’m sure your guests will thank you for this one. It’ll probably be on the more expensive side, but what the heck- you’re worth it.

Photo via Ruffled

Invitation Suite

Let your guests know the color scheme right off the bat. A colorful invitation will paint a pretty picture while keeping things interesting. My suggestion- be sure to leave some white space so that they don't look like an art project gone wrong, and don't use too many fonts so it looks crisp and clean! This one has a great pattern behind the letters, and I think it does an amazing job of standing out while also being clear and easy to read. Plus, the pink border on the envelope is an unexpected detail that adds something special.

Photo via Southern Weddings

Bridesmaids Dresses

Mismatched wedding dresses are all the rage, and for a good reason! If done properly, your bridesmaids will be able to show off their style in a dress that's uniquely them, while also coming together in a perfect harmony. A colorful wedding is the perfect place for this trend, since your 'maids can pick similar colors in a variety of hues, or a variety of colors in a perfectly curated rainbow. The choice is yours, and the possibilities are endless!

For more colorful wedding ideas, be sure to check out my Pinterest board!

​Did all these amazing colorful ideas give you some new inspiration for your wedding? I know my mind is swimming with ideas now! The truth is that your wedding day is special, and should reflect you guys. So, if adding color sounds amazing to you, don’t be afraid to try it! You’d be surprised how easy it is to add even a little bit of color to your wedding.

​About the Author: Catherine Sarlis is the Party Planner, DIYer, and Stylist behind WellKeptChaos, a blog geared towards women seeking craft ideas and friendly chatter. When she’s not creating projects with a touch of nostalgia or ordering way too many party supplies, she can be found playing with her cats, eating ice cream, and browsing Pinterest (usually simultaneously).

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