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A jazz band, cajun food, & absinthe dispensers at this joyful New Orleans wedding

A jazz band, cajun food, & absinthe dispensers at this joyful New Orleans wedding

Cailin and Brett have had plenty of travels and adventures around the world. Seeing how much they love food, music, and revelry, the decision to have their wedding in New Orleans was a no-brainer. Their stunning New Orleans wedding really expressed their personalities by steering away from traditions which didn’t fit them, and creating a wedding that expressed who they are from the rustic, classic New Orleans style venue, organic flowers fresh from the florist’s garden, to the French 75 and Sazerac bar, which were served from absinthe dispensers.

A whimsical brunch elopement in Brooklyn covered in florals

A whimsical brunch elopement in Brooklyn covered in florals

Hailing from Austin, TX, Amanda and Duncan planned their budget Brooklyn elopement to be both intimate (family only) yet also heavy on whimsical touches. After their ceremony at the Marriage Bureau, the group hightailed it to Brooklyn for a DIY brunch where the newlyweds themselves got busy arranging bagels and schmear, cheese and fruit platters, and flutes of champagne.

Does it get more chic than this glamorous Las Vegas wedding in the desert?

Goth glamorous Las Vegas wedding in the desert

Traveling all the way from Wales, Helen and Dewi wanted a distinctively glamorous Las Vegas desert wedding. Helen was a show-stopper in a chic grey dress and a handmade crown while Dewi rocked a tailored suit with tons of texture and handmade shoes covered in webs and “Sin” and “City” on the backs.

Just wait until you see the flowers, the darkly glam cake, the signage, and the wood-fired artisan pizzas they had for dinner…

A tropical California backyard wedding with palms & fire dancing

A tropical California backyard wedding with palms & fire dancing

It may be Winter around here, but it’s summer in our hearts with this wedding dazzling us. Tatiana and Chase’s California backyard wedding was a mix of Hawaiian style, tons of performances (because both of them know so many talented people!), fire dancing, tropical flower crowns, gold shimmery dresses, palm fronds, and so much gorgeousness.

Let’s see how this tropical paradise wedding played out…