Top 5 Tips for Working with Wedding Vendors

  During the wedding planning process, couples spend a lot of time and effort seeking out the wedding vendors that suit their needs. If you think about it, for most people, the largest event they’ve planned in their past is a birthday or dinner party, usually for twenty people or less. Planning a wedding is

A Southern Sunrise-Inspired Wedding Photoshoot

While most weddings take place in the afternoon or evening, this photo shoot that was beautifully styled by Ashton Events Planning + Design was seeped in the atmosphere and lush colors of a southern sunrise at the Rocking H Ranch in Lakeland, Florida. Inspiration also came from a verse from the Song of Solomon: “Who is

How to Have Your Dream Wedding While Being Budget Conscious

  With the popularity of wedding-based reality shows like “Say Yes to the Dress” and “Four Weddings” on the rise, people’s expectations for their own wedding can become a little warped. How many of us have tens of thousands to spend on our own wedding? Or in the case of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian,

Lake Mirror: Modern Green and White Wedding

For their special day, Kathryn and James held their modern green and white wedding at the Lake Mirror—a lovely, multifaceted entertainment complex in Lakeland, Florida. The festivities were chic, with lots of personalized touches spread throughout. Plus, is there anything better than a reception with a gelato cart? The celebration was beautifully photographed by Catherine

Atlantic Center for the Arts: You + Me = Chemistry Photo Shoot

Rustic and vintage elements combined to create a gorgeous scientific reaction for this “You + Me = Chemistry” wedding inspiration photo shoot at the Atlantic Center for the Arts. The eclectic design was styled beautifully by Runway Events, with The Hons Photography capturing the gorgeous details. A whimsical arrangement of glass beakers and test tubes adorned with white floral accents

Davis Islands Garden Club: An Intimate Garden Wedding

Chelsea and Scott’s gorgeous garden wedding at Davis Islands Garden Club was the perfect intimate celebration. With the expert coordination of Stonehouse Events, their day was full of personalized, romantic details, which were beautifully captured by Justin DeMutiis Photography and Voila Cinematic. An aisle of candlelight and white and soft pink rose petals led up to a gazebo with a breathtaking

August Winners: Kara and Trent

 Meet our August drawing winners, Kara and Trent! They will receive $500 off of their wedding rentals with us! Read their sweet story and check out the beautiful illustration the bride created of their engagement! Where did you meet your fiancée? I met Trent through a thinly veiled matchmaking scheme disguised as a photography project. My

Backyard Wedding: Jennifer and Esther’s Navy Dream Wedding

When Esther proposed to Jennifer, she asked her to marry her in the backyard of the home they shared; they couldn’t think of a more perfect place to say their I Do’s in front of their family and friends. The Soiree Co. flawlessly coordinated the outdoor soiree, with a navy, pink and gold color palette, while Tab McCausland

Rocking H Ranch: Rock the Ranch Experience

“Rock the Ranch” was a unique bridal event held on the gorgeous grounds of  The Rocking H Ranch in Lakeland, FL. The mock wedding featured a sit down dinner and some of the best special event professionals in Central Florida, as well as the Brian Sutherland Band, and advice from blogger, Lauren Grove, of Every Last

Ballroom at Church Street: Audrey and Kevin’s Elegant Wedding

Audrey and Kevin exchanged vows in an elegant wedding at the Ballroom at Church Street. An Affair to Remember brought their dream wedding vision to life with elegance and class in mind, while Thirteenth Moon Photography captured all the splendor and stunning details of the beautiful celebration. Audrey was every bit the fairytale princess in her tulle ball gown from Demetrios, with

Peachtree House: Rustic Romance Wedding Inspiration

What happens when you combine dreamy floral arrangements with a historic Florida estate? The result is a styled shoot full of rustic romance designed by Lora Ritzie Wardman and photographed by Vine & Light Photography. This whimsical wedding inspiration at The Peachtree House was featured in the annual wedding issue of Orlando Magazine! The white-washed brick exterior was the

The Alfond Inn: A Sophisticated Blush & White Wedding

Leanne and Matt’s sophisticated blush and white wedding at The Alfond Inn was the quintessential definition of class. Weddings Unique worked with the wonderful couple to bring their vision of a romantic wedding to life. Every detail of their beautiful celebration was captured by the talented team from Black & Hue Photography. Leanne’s father had tears of happiness in his

Bella Collina: A Blush Outdoor Wedding

Weddings at Bella Collina are always a remarkable affair. This blush outdoor wedding, however, was extra special for photographer Connie Whitlock, because the groom, Jason, is her brother! His beautiful bride, Anne, was truly a breathtaking sight in her Mikaella lace  gown. The gorgeous wedding was even featured in the UK magazine, Wedding Sparrow! The blush color palette flowed through the