Never underestimate the power of lighting at a wedding. Lanterns, string lights and candles turn a drab space into a cozy, warm environment. There are so many great lighting ideas out there, so we’ve rounded up 12 great ways to light up your wedding from Etsy.

Paper lanterns are the perfect wedding decoration. They’re easy to work with, reusable and create a brilliant effect even on the smallest decorating budget. These Chinese paper lanterns are from Featherology2.

These fairy lights from narongsak will have your guest enchanted. String them all around the reception area for a beautiful and dazzling display.

For a more colorful option, try this pink LED garland from NicolasitoEs.

If you want to add a little whimsy to your wedding, try these handmade star lanterns from narongsak.

How cute are these LED heart string fairy lights, also from narongsak? They’d be the perfect addition to any wedding.

Wow your guest with these window curtain lights from perfectholiday. After the wedding, these lights would look fabulous in your home.

For a rustic or vintage wedding, try these LED fairy lights from BlissByLingsMoment. Hang them on branches or use them on your tables for a warm glow. They’re perfect for mason jars for that firefly look!

Having a rustic wedding? How about this clustered mason jar chandelier from BootsNGus? It’ll be the star of your decor.

This Maria S.C. chandelier from PaniJurek is made from laboratory test tubes! Its material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and innovative. The tubes are detachable and the lamp provides the opportunity to create a variety of configurations and flower arrangements.

Add some color to your wedding decor with this stunning set of handmade marquee flower initial lights from TheWhiteBulb. The flowers can be tailored to match any color scheme.

Here’s another beautiful piece from TheWhiteBulb. This succulent letter light would be perfect for a rustic wedding.

This LED “Please sign our guestbook” light box is from Project121. Made from an old wine box, this charming light box is the perfect addition to your guest book table.

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Who says a bride should only wear her wedding dress once? Anthony and Caitlyn celebrated their one-year anniversary in style with a photo shoot at the iconic Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle. Wearing a beautiful vintage wedding gown with delicate lace from Edith-Elan, and holding a stunning bouquet of blooms in a winter palette, Caitlyn was the epitome of old Hollywood glamour meets modern styling, while Anthony – sporting chinos and light grey suit jacket, looked equally dapper and on trend. The couple snuggled, and took in a few quiet moments amidst the Conservatory’s lush foliage and amazing blooms, before heading to a studio for more photos.

Thanks to Beginning and End Photography for submitting this gorgeous anniversary shoot!

Photographer:  Beginning and End Photography

Floral Designer: Bleedfoot Florals

Dress Designer: Edith Elan

Hair Stylist: Urbanista Wedding

Venue: Volunteer Park Conservatory

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Pizza and beer in NYC? Can today’s elopement styled shoot be any more fun?

Brooklyn photographer Julia Elizabeth got the inspiration for today’s styled shoot from her own neighborhood.

“There is so much to see and so much culture. I wanted to put together a shoot that showed a couple eloping in Brooklyn to provide inspiration to those hoping to elope here (or really anywhere),” she says. “Our couple went to their neighborhood pizza spot and enjoyed pizza and beer before getting ready together in their apartment in Williamsburg. I had this great graffiti wall in mind for portraits and knew the flowers could really help bring out the colors in the wall. I told the talented Michelle Edgemont about the wall and she created a beyond gorgeous bouquet for our bride. I love how the flowers really pop with her white dress against the colorful wall. We walked around their neighborhood for photos and then ended the shoot with the ceremony on the couple’s rooftop in Williamsburg at sunset.”

Stylist Allison Koehler said she really wanted the couple’s clothes to highlight their ultra Brooklyn vibe, which meant almost nothing traditional.

“A white linen dress for her, and all black (and leather!) for him. Layered necklaces and dainty stacking rings as opposed to a typical engagement ring. A vintage bowtie and brown accessories. We topped off the look with an embroidered jacket by Vilshenko, the perfect pop of color for our bride.”

A big thanks to Julia Elizabeth Photography for sending this shoot our way!

Vendors:

Photography: Julia Elizabeth Photography

Stylist: Allison Koehler

Flowers: Michelle Edgemont

Dress: Asos

Hair/makeup: Amanda Thesen

Bride’s ring: C’estsla

Groom attire: Top Man

Bride’s shoes: Prada

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Finding the perfect wedding dress can be a challenge. Even when you’ve narrowed it down to rose gold, there are still countless options out there. Fortunately for you, we’ve narrowed down the search with eight gorgeous rose gold dresses from Etsy.

This fit and flare skirt from JuLeeCollections is a glamorous alternative to traditional bridal wear. With a foot long train, it adds extra drama to your look.

Having a vintage wedding? This glamorous dress from GibsonBespoke has an Old Hollywood feel.

You’ll feel like a movie star in this gown from GibsonBespoke.

This marvelous gown from Truvelle features a plunging neckline and a striking back. It’s tied together with a silk bow that is both elegant and dramatic.

You’ll feel like a princess in this gown from Truvelle. It features a sweetheart neckline and low back.

This rose gold dress from MoltenoCreations is a stunner!

This cute skirt from MyBarkatVilla would be perfect for an elopement! Pair it with a beautiful rose gold crop top.

Take everyone’s breath away with this stunning rose gold beauty from Truvelle.

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You’re busy – and now that you are planning your wedding, things are even more hectic. The list of things to do seems to be multiplying by the minute – will there ever be an end to the craziness, you ask?

We’re here to tell you that you can put an end to the madness right now. All you have to do is take a deep breath and let the tension float away like a balloon into the baby blue sky. Watch as the balloon becomes nothing but a speck in the vast expanse of the universe. Next, kick off your shoes and feel the tickle of soft sand between your toes. You have found the most gorgeous beach imaginable with crystal clear turquoise water beckoning you to dive in. Will you heed the call?

This doesn’t have to be just a daydream. A destination wedding or honeymoon with one of the unique resorts from Barceló Hotel Group can turn this beautiful fantasy into a reality.

The Occidental at Xcaret Destination, located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, offers a breathtaking setting for a stress-free destination wedding. The all-inclusive resort offers captivating gardens, a private cove, exotically-shaped pools and a wide array of culinary indulgences.

Have your ceremony on the seashore with the stunning Mexican Caribbean as your backdrop – with 2,000 year old Mayan ruins just steps away, or choose the Garden Gazebo with lush green lawns, palm trees and an exquisite view of the sea.

The all-inclusive Occidental Cozumel, located on the picturesque Mexican island of Cozumel, also provides an idyllic setting for a destination wedding or honeymoon. Mangroves, tropical gardens, sparking blue water and the nearby Palancar Reef – home to some of the most incredible scuba diving in the world, are just of the few enticing features of this spectacular resort.

The Mexican hacienda-style resort offers beautiful beach ceremonies, cocktail receptions in the garden and pool areas, as well as luxurious banquet receptions.

Not ready to leave paradise just yet? Escape to the all-inclusive Occidental Punta Cana, nestled on the fine white sand of Bávaro Beach and along the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea. Have your wedding or honeymoon at Occidental Punta Cana and you will have exclusive access to Playa Bávaro, one of the best coral sand beaches in the country.

Have a laid back beach ceremony and a cocktail reception in one of the dreamy garden spaces, or dine with your guests in one of the Spanish-style resort’s luxurious halls. Your guests will love the fact that the resorts fantastic rooms and suites inlclude balconies and terraces with postcard perfect views.

You’ll be happy to know that all three of these all-inclusive resorts offer a variety of options for a symbolic or civil ceremony. To make your planning hassle free, wedding packages at each of the resorts include the services of a dedicated and professional on-site wedding coordinator, who will assist you with everything from ceremony and reception decor, to making dinner reservations at one of the resort’s á-la-carte restaurants.

Ready to book your destination wedding or honeymoon? Visit BarceloWeddings.com.

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