Category Archives: Real Weddings

Real Wedding: Ellen + Jesse

I’m a sucker for a palette that pops, so I hope you enjoy this one from Chicago as much as I did. From photographer Dawn Roscoe: Ellen loves color and wanted her special day to have bright, exuberant colors which are a perfect fit for her fun-loving personality.  Ellen’s shoes, accessories, flowers and reception details [...]

Real Engagement: Marilyn + Jason, Part II

As promised, here’s part two of Marilyn and Jason’s lovely engagement session. As an art director, I spend a lot of time drooling over great lighting in shots, and these next shots are no exception. I love the gorgeous, warm sunlight mixed with the eclectic style of the couple and their props – the whole [...]

Real Engagement: Marilyn + Jason, Part I

… and speaking of e-shoots (after yesterday’s bit of inspiration). Generally, I don’t cover engagement shoots, but I fully admit I’m an easy pushover if I love it. When I saw this engagement shoot in my Two Bright Lights inbox from Carlie Statsky Photography – well, let’s just say that it was one of those [...]

Real Wedding: Natalie + Lincoln

I love Courtney from Merriment Events, and it’s not just because she’s incredibly sweet. There’s something about her work that is always very warm and intimate to me while still including grand gestures or quirky details for the WOW factor that brides are always looking for. When Courtney sent me this wedding (shot by Jennifer [...]

Real Wedding: Marlowe + Josh

The color palette in our wedding today is an absolute stunner.The soft blue with a pop of magenta is making my little designer heart beat fast because I love it as a new spin on the slightly overdone aqua and red color palette. Julie Pepin‘s dreamy photography is the perfect compliment to this incredibly sweet [...]

Real Invitation: Courtney + Brian

Depending on how long you’ve been wandering around here, you may recall these amazing Save the Dates from Courtney of Design Work Life that everyone immediately fell in love with. No doubt you’ll feel the same when you see her jaw dropping (read: I envy, I covet.) wedding invitations that I have the privilege of [...]

Real Wedding: Jessica and Jay by Our Labor of Love

I wanted to sneak in a beautiful real wedding here before I kick off something fun on the blog for this week. Gorgeously shot by Our Labor of Love (as if their work is every anything but), Jessica and Jay’s wedding has a great sense of style and color that made me want to have [...]

Real Wedding: Jake and Katie

Emily Steffen sent me this way too cute wedding that took place in Kansas City. It’s so perfectly seasonal with the pinwheels and the flowering trees. Spring doesn’t stop there – from the flower choices to the color choices, you can’t help but feel that sense of happy optimism looking at these pictures! Emily’s soft [...]

Real Wedding: Raquel + Paul, Part II

It’s time for the second half of Raquel and Paul’s exquisitely detailed wedding. Remember I mentioned the awesome windmill at Raquel and Paul’s ceremony location? Take a look at these gorgeous shots! Thanks to Tiny Water Photography for sharing this wedding, and congratulations to Raquel and Paul! Images by Tiny Water Photography.

Real Wedding: Raquel + Paul, Part I

I’m really excited about today’s beautiful wedding that comes to us courtesy of Tiny Water Photography. Raquel and Paul were married in San Francisco and had their ceremony at the gorgeous Queen Qilhemina Tulip Garden – keep a look out for a fantastic windmill in the upcoming photos! In case you’re wondering about the vendors [...]