A whimsical boho barn wedding by Connie Whitlock Photography

Every once in a while, we find a stunning wedding that's so gorgeous, just seems like there's a little halo of light around every part of the big day. I bet you can guess why I'm bringing that up... because today's beautiful wedding is pretty much perfect! Heidi and Paul were married in a whimsical, boho barn wedding at The Barn At Evergreen Memorial Park in Colorado. Surrounded by their friends, family, blush and mint details, and their adorable pup, every single moment of their lovely day was captured flawlessly by Connie Whitlock Photography.

The high points of Heidi and Paul's wedding day? Well, the bride's Anna Campbell wedding dress is truly one of a kind, the whimsical lighting and decor of the barn reception is breathtaking and the way that Heidi and Paul look at each other... well that's truly special Read on to see more of this boho wedding day!

Well brides and grooms, how adorable are Heidi and Paul? I think this has to be one of my new favorite wedding days. Let us know your favorite detail of their special boho barn wedding in the comments!

Vendors:

Photography: Connie Whitlock | Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park | Styling & Design: A Vintage Affair Events and Rentals | Floral Design: Violet Floral Design | Hair: Alex Cox Hair Design | Makeup: Kelsey Zabawa Makeup Artistry | Dress Designer: Anna Campbell | Dress Boutique: Felicé Bridal | Caterer: Epicurean | Gelato Cart: Fior Di Latte | Stationery: Teal Typewriter | Guitarist: Chris Webb | DJ/Music: A Music Plus | Ceremony Benches: Chairs with Character

A Provence-inspired lavender country wedding by a guy + a girl photography

Here's a silly question — who wouldn't want to get married in the south of France? The gorgeous lavender, rustic details and sophisticated atmosphere of Provence is enough to make even the most unflappable engaged couples swoon! Well, if you can't get married in Provence, why not have it come to you? That's what today's couple, Debbie and Beau, did with their lavender country wedding at Ahmanson Ranch in Santa Monica!

You'll be wowed by the rustic, rolling hills and majestic oaks of California as the backdrop for this wedding, which was decorated with lavender, wheat and more special touches like the groom's family crest! The couple's heritage was represented in their wedding in a way that made it so unique — but you'll have to read on to see what I mean!

Captured by a guy + a girl photography, this is one day you don't want to miss!

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Well brides and grooms, what did you think about Debbie and Beau's wedding day? The touches of lavender are so gorgeous, but not at all over the top, and the family crest motif is on point! Thanks to a guy + a girl photography for sharing, and congrats to the happy couple!

Vendors:

Photographer:  a guy + a girl photography | Reception Venue: Ahmanson Ranch | Caterer: Auntie Em's Kitchen | Floral Designer: GD Designers | Makeup Artist: Grace Lin Professional Makeup Team | Lighting: Pacific Event Lighting | Equipment Rentals: Town & Country Event Rentals

An outdoor blush pink wedding by Connie Whitlock Photography

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If there's one thing that never goes out of style for weddings, it's the color pink — blush pink not only screams romance, but has the soft, pretty pastel look that gives so many weddings that sweet springtime atmosphere. Today's outdoor blush pink wedding is a quintessential example of a timeless looking celebration. Perhaps you remember the bride, Caitlin, from her lovely pink backyard bridal shower we featured earlier this spring? If so, it comes as no surprise that her blush pink wedding was even more gorgeous than that special shower!

Married in the mountains above Denver, Caitlin and Jimmer's wedding had a gorgeous, old-world romance to the ceremony and reception. However, there's also so many handmade and unexpected touches — their photo booth had DIY props, and (if you can believe it) their gorgeous trio of wedding cakes was from Whole Foods! It's a truly special wedding day you need to see to believe, so get inspired with even more gorgeous photos by Connie Whitlock Photography after the jump!

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Okay but seriously though, how pretty are those cakes from Whole Foods? Just goes to show you that not every part of your wedding day has to cost a fortune to look amazing. Congrats to the happy couple and thanks again to Connie Whitlock for sharing these gorgeous photos!

Vendors:

Photography: Connie Whitlock | Floral Design: Violet Floral Design | Cake: Whole Foods Market | Stationery: Dear Jane | Ceremony & Reception Venue: Taharaa Mountain Lodge | Catering: Greens Point Catering | Makeup: Kelsey Zabawa Makeup Artistry | Hair: Alex Cox Hair Design | Calligraphy: Pretty Writing | Groom's & Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Bistro Lights: Colorado Event Productions | Cocktail Table Linens: Chair Cover And Linens | Dress Boutique: A & Be | Music: A Music Plus | Music: Chris Webb | Wedding Dress Designer: Blush By Hayley Paige | Wedding Planning & Event Design: A Vintage Affair Events & Rentals

10 unique bridal shower ideas that bring the fun factor!

Photo by Kendi Everyday

If you're a bride to be, chances are you've got an army of amazing bridesmaids, friends and family members behind you to help support you throughout the journey. Part of their job is to throw you a bonafide amazing bridal shower, but if they've never thrown a shower before, it can be hard to figure out step one. Especially with an event that's a little bit traditional (and dare we say outdated sometimes?) the stakes are high to make it awesome.

So how do you throw a bridal shower of your dreams? Well, this blog post is a great place to start! We've rounded up ten of our favorite fun and unique bridal shower ideas to make the day memorable for everyone. Read on for more tips!

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1. Unique sweet treats

Does the brides love cookies? Donuts? Cake? When it comes to bridal shower food ideas, making the dessert table fun and full of the bride's favorite treats is an easy way to make the shower memorable. Make them extra bridal with fun shapes and ultra-feminine colors.

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Photo by Liz Banfield via Style Me Pretty

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2. Girly pinatas

What was your favorite party activity when you were a kid? Pinatas, of course! There's no reason why you can't have a pinata at your bridal shower, filled with fun treats like lipstick and candy of course. We love this DIY-able lipstick pinata by Studio DIY!

Photo by Studio DIY

3. Chalkboard count down sign — it's a must!

This seems like a small detail, but this fun little sign makes for the best photo ops.

Photo by Miss Welden

4. A sweet, personalized gift from the guests

The most meaningful gift from a bridal shower won't be the cake plates or serving ware — it'll be a meaningful keepsake from the people who love the bride most! That's why we love this idea for a framed print of everyone's lipstick & signature — what a great way to keep memories for years to come!

Photo by Bella in Berlin

5. Surprise party popper prizes

Prizes can be a hit or miss part of bridal showers — either your guests are going to leave with lots of lovely items, or things that may put in their desk drawer and never look at again. We love the idea of making surprise prizes with this DIY party poppers tutorial. Fill with lipstick, mascara, and other fun beauty items!

Photo by Jackie Wonders via Style Me Pretty

6. A mimosa bar

Is any bridal shower complete a DIY mimosa bar? Nope. Just add one for instant bridal shower success!

Photo byt J. Anne Photography

7. Engagement ring drink labels

Don't lose your newly made mimosas! These engagement ring-shaped drink labels are the perfect way to keep everyone's drinks in the right hand.

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8. A bartender for fancy drinks!

Maybe you want to take it a step up from the DIY mimosa bar? If that's the case, then hiring a bartender to make a few signature drinks is a great option for taking the bridal shower up a couple notches.

Photo by Cameron Ingalls via Style Me Pretty

9. A feminine photo booth

Why keep the photo booth fun until the wedding day? A photo booth with a fun backdrop is an amazing way to add some extra fun to the wedding day and capture all those special memories.

Photo by Cameron Ingalls via Style Me Pretty

10. Don't forget the games!

Bridal showers aren't complete without games! While there's a wide variety of unique bridal showers games out there, we love the classics that stick to the bride and groom's relationship... and maybe some pin the lips on Ryan Gosling, of course!

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Need extra help planning a bridal shower? Use this bridal shower checklist by POPSUGAR for inspiration and a timeline to get everything planned out and in order... a great shower never happened with a lack of planning!

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Are you planning a bridal shower for your friend or family member? Let us know what you're planning on doing to make it special in the comments!

A glam desert wedding by onelove photography

Stunning pink and orange wedding bouquet

Spring has sprung, and with the changing of the seasons we're looking forward to brighter colors, sunnier days and lots of memories to be made in 2015! To celebrate, we're sharing a glam desert wedding with you lovely brides by onelove photography. You might have been wowed by their rustic green and white wedding or glam winter wedding we featured earlier this year — but this wedding will truly knock your socks off!

Kendrick and Aaron were married at the Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells, California. Crafted by the talented Jesi Haack, their big day was filled with tasteful greenery, sequins and bright pops of pink. And if that isn't enough prettiness already, wait until you see the bride's gorgeous beaded wedding dress! Read on for more stunning images of this special day...

Burgundy Bridesmaid Dresses

Must-have getting ready photo

Stunning and colorful art deco wedding invitations

Lovely pink and orange wedding bouquet

The bride in a stunning beaded wedding dress

Bridesmaids in blue sequined dresses by Badgley Mischka

Navy blue sequined bridesmaid dresses

Groom in a navy tux and orange boutonniere. Love!

Groomsmen in navy suits. Dapper!

The first look photo!

Lovely first look photos of the bride and groom

The bridal party — amazing navy style!

Stunning wreath and greenery wedding backdrop idea

Wedding ceremony confetti packets!

The bride walking down the aisle. Love this!

Gorgeous emotional ceremony wedding photos!

Stunning desert wedding ceremony!

Stunning desert wedding ceremony!

Stunning desert wedding ceremony!

Fun idea for a photo of the bride and groom's rings!

Post ceremony wedding kiss photo!

Beautiful modern wedding lounge idea for the reception

Stunning bright wedding centerpiece idea

Wedding signature cocktail idea

Wedding signature cocktail idea

Gorgeous glam tented wedding decor

Feather wedding seating chart idea. Too cute!

Feather wedding seating chart idea. Too cute!

Stunning glam desert wedding reception decor

Stunning glam desert wedding reception decor

Stunning glam desert wedding reception decor

Gold sequined tablecloth and milk glass centerpieces. Gorgeous!

Beautiful simple wedding cake with olive leaves

Desert wedding scenery

Gorgeous tented wedding decor and lighting

First dance photo

First dance photo

First dance photo

Stunning dessert table decor idea

Stunning dessert table decor idea

Gorgeous wedding table decor at the reception

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Cute cake cutting wedding photo

Love this bride and father dance photo!

Love this bride and father dance photo!

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Stunning desert wedding reception lighting

Well brides and grooms — what do you think of Kendrick and Aaron's big day? Wasn't it a truly magical reception — probably one of the most glam desert weddings we've ever seen! Let us know your favorite moment in the comments. Big thanks to onelove photography for sharing this beautiful day!

Vendors:

Photography: onelove photography | Venue: Toscana Country Club Indian Wells, California | Designer: Jesi Haack Design | Planning: Amber Cowell of The Love Riot | Florals: JL Designs | Wedding Dress: Foxbride in Corona del Mar, CA – designer is Kenneth Pool “Estelle” | Hair: Leah Micco Hampton Salon in Newport Beach, CA | Makeup: Stacey Craven Smoke & Mirrors in Newport Beach, CA – makeupbystacey@yahoo.com | Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Earrings + Bracelet: Nadri | Bridesmaid Dresses: Badgley Mischka Rented from Bridesmaid Design | Groom’s + Groomsmen’s suits: Express Men | Invitations + Paper Goods: Pitbulls and Posies | Rentals: Casa De Perrin, Signature Party Rentals | Catering + cake: Toscana Country Club | Other desserts: Toscana Country Club | DJ: J.P. McLeod

A whimsical retro pink and gold wedding by Lovers of Love Photography

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There's always something about Palm Springs weddings that are effortlessly hip and vintage. Maybe it's just in the DNA of the place, or the couples who choose to get hitched in Palm Springs have similar aesthetics — but whatever it is, we're on board with it!

Tony and Cara had their special day at The Viceroy Hotel in Palm Springs, in a celebration filled with whimsical, retro pink and gold wedding details. This couple is truly one of a kind — their own style and personalities shone through in all aspects of the day, which was captured beautifully by the talented team at Lovers of Love Photography! Our favorite part of the big day? The impromptu rock concert at the end of the reception, complete with the groom on electric guitar.

Keep scrolling for more beautiful retro pink and gold wedding inspiration!

Handkerchief wedding favor — so pretty!

Low gold strappy heels for the bride

Gold heels and beautiful wedding jewelry

Strappy lace wedding dress

The bride and her bridesmaids in pink robes

The bride and a bridesmaid getting ready! Sweet photo!

The bride in her dress for the first time — swoon!

Gorgeous tattooed bride on her wedding day

The bride and her bridesmaids in blush pink

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The groom with a simple striped tie

The groom and his groomsmen on the big day

Gorgeous tattooed bride

The first look! Oh yes!

The first look! Oh yes!

The groom after seeing his bride for the first time!

Gorgeous tattooed bride and her groom

Beautiful tattooed bride and groom

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Simple and sweet Palm Springs wedding photo

Tattooed bride on her wedding day. Love!

Gorgeous wedding photo in the desert

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Fun bridal party photo in palm springs

Palm Springs wedding scenery

Simple wedding day schedule for guests

Retro pink and gold wedding ceremony decor

The groom at the end of the aisle — not enough people get this photo!

Gorgeous retro pink and gold wedding ceremony

Sweet photo of guests at the wedding ceremony

Retro pink and gold wedding ceremony

The wedding ceremony

The wedding kiss!

The wedding ceremony kiss!

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Fun pink and gold wedding favor table display

Sweet display for lollipop wedding favors

Gorgeous and fun retro pink and gold wedding decor

Gorgeous and fun retro pink and gold wedding decor

Gorgeous and fun retro pink and gold wedding decor

Gorgeous and fun retro pink and gold wedding decor

Gorgeous and fun retro pink and gold wedding decor

Wedding cocktail bar sign

Whimsical pink and gold wedding decor

Pretty retro outdoor Palm Springs wedding reception idea

Gorgeous first dance

First dance photo

Beautiful first dance photo with the bride and groom

Stunning first dance photo

Pretty retro outdoor Palm Springs wedding reception idea

Pretty retro outdoor Palm Springs wedding reception idea

Pretty retro outdoor Palm Springs wedding reception idea

Pretty retro outdoor Palm Springs wedding reception idea

Father daughter dance

Dance party wedding idea!

Dance party wedding idea!

Dance party wedding idea!

Dance party wedding idea!

Dance party wedding idea!

Wedding photo backdrops set for pictures

Dance party wedding idea!

Congratulations to Tony and Cara — don't they look totally blissful? I'm in love with how totally fun their wedding reception looks! Thanks to Lovers of Love Photography for sharing!

Vendors:

Ceremony & Reception: The Viceroy Palm Springs | Coordinator: Jamie from Wild Heart Events Hair Replacement: NewHairLine | Photography: Lovers of Love Photography

BOW awards: the best bridesmaid dress looks of 2014

Photo by Candi Coffman Photography

As we wrap up the year, I've been looking back on the best wedding trends of 2014 (like this post on the best wedding dresses of 2014). Because there was so many great new and unique wedding trends that cropped up in 2014, I'll be wrapping up each type of trend with the BOW (best of wedding) awards. Cute, right?

Today, let's take a look back at the best bridesmaid dress looks of 2014. This was a big year for unique for unique bridesmaid style, with the bridal party stepping out in surprising colors, unexpected combinations, and LOTS of sparkle. Keep a wary eye on these chic looks, brides! Which trend will inspire your bridesmaid look in 2015?

It was a big year for jewel tones! With bridesmaids in rich and flattering shades of emerald, sapphire and plum, these gorgeous jewel tone bridesmaid dresses proved there really IS a color out there that will look good on all your bridesmaids.

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While pastels seem like the natural bridesmaid shade go-to for weddings, these bridesmaids were able to take pastel shades and make them feel fresh and pretty again.

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Who says that bright, bold colors have no place in a wedding? These bridesmaids proved tradition oh-so-wrong with these bold shades that flattered every bridal party member and provided a surprisingly delightful pop of color.

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It's official: 2014 was the year of the sparkle. With bridesmaids showing off in shades of silver, gold and bronze, shimmering dresses were all the rage this past year. And for good reason! The glam touch these sparkly shades bring to the overall wedding look makes quite the statement.

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My favorite new trend of 2014: bridesmaids in bold prints! That's right: weddings aren't just about solid and pastel colored dresses. Brides and bridesmaids were mixing it up with unexpected and fun printed dresses, and it looked SO amazing.

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Pin your favorite bridesmaid look to bookmark the inspiration for later... you never know which trend will be perfect for your upcoming wedding!

The 10 types of bridesmaids that every bride should be prepared for!

Photo by Laura Gordon Photography

One of the most fun parts of the wedding planning process is being able to share the experience with your closest friends and family members, namely the wonderful girlfriends who have supported you and made you laugh throughout the years. It's an awesome feeling to share your excitement with them by making them your bridesmaids!

While no doubt all your friends are going to be happy for you and are thrilled to be asked, everyone reacts a little bit differently to being a bridesmaid. Most are wonderful, helpful, and positive, but sometimes your bridesmaids can react in ways you don't expect at first.

I've come up with a list of the 10 types of bridesmaids that you, as a bride, should be prepared for! Because while I wish everything about wedding planning was easy and predictable, sometimes it helps to prep for every situation. That being said, chances are all your bridesmaids are going to be lovely, wonderful and helpful 99.9% of the time! Read on to find out more about the types of bridesmaids you should prepare for!

1. The helpful bridesmaid

Every bride's dream, and most likely the exact way you'd describe all your bridesmaids! I mean, they're some of the most important ladies in your life, so it goes without saying that they'll be happy and excited for you!

You know your bridesmaid is a helpful bridesmaid when she reminds you she's available to help out with wedding chores, or is the perfect person to act as your sounding board for wedding ideas!

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2. The flaky bridesmaid

Hopefully, you don't have any MIA bridesmaids in your party. After all, you know your friends and family members well, so hopefully you found other meaningful ways for your flakier friends to participate. But the unfortunately reality is that some bridesmaids are just going to be flaky during times when you really can't deal with it.

You know you have a flaky bridesmaid if she consistently shows up late, procrastinates, or cancels on you. Of course, everyone has their own lives so it's unrealistic to expect that your bridesmaids can be there for everything wedding-related, but when it becomes a habit it's just NOT fun.

3. The unprepared bridesmaid

There's always some bridesmaids that are taken by surprise by the duties and financial commitment that being a bridesmaid entails. The unfortunate reality is that being a bridesmaid ain't cheap: between the bridesmaid dresses, travel/lodging, and events like the bachelorette party, it's easy to watch your checking account slowly trickle away to a friend's wedding.

On top of that, if your bridesmaid hasn't been part of a wedding party before, she might not know her duties. Helping to plan the bridal shower or bachelorette party might take her by surprise. However, it's your MOH's duty to get everyone on the same page about these responsibilities, so hopefully your MOH is on top of things!

You know you have an unprepared bridesmaid when she seems unpleasantly surprised by financial or time commitments.

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4. The DIY bridesmaid

There's one in every group. The crafty master DIY genius bridesmaid that can help the bride whip up anything and everything. If you're going to call one person for your wedding DIY party, it's her. Oh, and you can probably borrow all her awesome craft supplies, too.

You know you have a DIY bridesmaid when you call her first to help with your wedding projects, or when she suggests amazing DIYs you never even thought of!

5. The eager bridesmaid

This bridesmaid is takes it one step further than your helpful bridesmaids, and is down to help for anything. Also, she's Pinning like crazy to your shared bridesmaid Pinterest boards and sending you the cool wedding ideas she finds all day, every day. It's great that she's so excited for you! Though don't ever feel pressured to go with her suggestions -- she's just trying to help, and probably understands that she will have (or had) her own day.

You know you have an eager bridesmaid when 90% of the things on your shared Pinterest board is Pinned by her!

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6. The nonchalant bridesmaid

This bridesmaid is around... really, she is. She's just kind of too cool to get super caught up in the bridesmaids rah-rah wedding hype. It's not that she's unreliable... nope, she got her dress on time, got the right color, and showed up to your events. She's just kind of too cool for wedding things, you know?

You know you have a nonchalant bridesmaid when she doesn't send a single email on your shared bridesmaid thread, but gets it all done regardless.

7. The anxious bridesmaid

This bridesmaid is kinda nervous. And by kind of, she's REALLY nervous. Of course, it's mostly born out of consideration -- she just wants to make sure she gets it right for your big day!

You know you have an anxious bridesmaid when she runs her dress choice, shoe ideas, travel plans, flight itinerary and more by you before booking anything.

8. The party bridesmaid

This bridesmaid is here to PARTAYYYYY. Nuff said.

You know you have a party bridesmaid when all she can talk about is the bachelorette party.

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9. The grumpy bridesmaid

I really, really hope you have no grumpy bridesmaid in your bridal party. Nothing brings the fun to a grinding halt like a Debbie Downer! There may be a number of reasons why your bridesmaid friend would be grumpy: maybe she's waiting for her own engagement, or doesn't respond well to the stress of being a bridesmaid, or just doesn't like weddings in general. But still, it sucks.

You know you have a grumpy bridesmaid when more negative than positive comments about weddings comes out of her mouth.

10. The other-bride bridesmaid

Maybe one of your bridesmaids is having a wedding too! If so, that's awesome -- it's great to have someone in your friend group who is going through the same experience with you. Hopefully sharing the wedding limelight with a friend doesn't bother you, but if it does, maybe rethink making this lady your bridesmaid, because wedding conversation is inevitably going to include your celebration and hers too!

You know you have an other-bride bridesmaid when you guys are coordinating dates to make sure your bridal showers and bachelorette parties don't overlap!