While all that glitters may not be gold, it definitely still wins us over. The bold look of glitter is perfect for adding that extra something-special to your wedding day. To help you find your perfect, glittery dress, here are some gorgeous examples of sequined wedding dresses.

If you’re as obsessed with sequins as we are, you won’t be able to resist this pink sequinned dress by TheodoraJames.

For the more conservative bride, this gold sequined dress by CleoandClementine keeps it classy and clean.

We just love this low-cut silver sequinned dress by the talented Truvelle.

For another great Truvelle design, fall in love with this classy light pink sequinned dress.

One of our favorite all time Etsy finds is this stunning gold dipped dress by Truvelle.

Chanel your inner princess with this lovely white sequinned design by theivorysilk.

Tiny gold sequins are scattered all over layers of ivory tulle that is gathered and draped to create this stunning wedding dress by MinkMaidsCollection.

Finally, add some color to your day with this pink and gold sequinned dress by JULfashion.

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Low-fuss couple Michaela and John aren’t ones to make a big deal of anything, so when it came to getting married they wanted to keep things as small and simple as possible. A backyard wedding ceremony at the groom’s parent’s house fit the bill perfectly, and despite some stormy weather, the day could not have been more stress-free or relaxed. With a BBQ buffet and lots of laughter filling the reception space, John and Michaela’s wedding felt like, in the words of the bride, a big ol’ family get-together. Now, we can definitely get down with that!

Special thanks to the ladies at The Red Fly Studio for sending along all the lovely photos of this sweet Georgia wedding so we could share them with you today!

Michaela, 23 & John, 27

Location: Leesburg, GA

Wedding Date: June 25th, 2016

Number of Guests: 40-50

Wedding Cost: $10,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: The Home of Mr. & Mrs. Steve Butt in Leesburg, GA

Wedding Reception Location: The Coach House in Albany, GA

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We just wanted it to be very small and simple with family and close friends. John and I don’t like to make a big deal about really anything. We just wanted to be married, so we decided the day should be shared with family and friends that we love. 

What are some of the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

I honestly did not face any challenges and it all came together rather easily. The weather, however, was probably the biggest worry/challenge. We were originally going to have the reception outside at the ceremony location (John’s parents’ house), but we were certain it would rain on our big day (they say it’s good luck when it rains on your wedding day). We finally decided to have the reception indoors and at a really cute location only a short distance from the ceremony location. It was a great decision in the end because it did rain on our wedding day!!! 

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

No, not at all. We decided to just invite all of our close family and friends that we stay in touch with still, so it was pretty simple. 

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

No, not a single issue.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

It was just about to storm, so we decided to have the ceremony early. Not everyone was present, but it just felt right to begin. I can’t remember anything except saying my vows out loud to John. Everyone said later that the trees were bending to the ground and a branch had broken near us and made a loud noise. I had no idea. We made it through the entire ceremony without getting rained on. The rain began to pour as soon as the ceremony ended and everyone made it inside. As guests started to arrive ON TIME, we had to explain to them that we were already married, and to grab a fan and head over to The Coach House to party! 

What were the highlights of the reception?

We decided to have BBQ for our reception dinner. We wanted everything to feel relaxed and comfortable, so we set the food up in the kitchen like a buffet and let everyone serve themselves until their bellies were full and content.  

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

I was so happy with our sweet little and intimate wedding! I was not stressed at all. It was like having a big ol’ family get together to eat, talk, and laugh. It was exactly how we wanted it to be. 

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

Just have fun with it! Don’t stress!! It’s YOUR DAY! I think people focus too much on making a special event BIG in order for it to memorable. But the thing is, your wedding doesn’t have to be big to be remembered. I will forever remember our BIG day because it was small, personal, and oh so intimate. It was far from perfect, you know, with the severe thunderstorms randomly showing up an hour before our ceremony was supposed to start, but that’s what made our day unique and even more memorable. 

Vendors:

Photography:  The Red Fly Studio

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Hair Stylist:Bella’s Salon

Officiant:Family Friend

Venue: The Coach House

When it came to planning their wedding day, both Brittany and Cameron agreed that they wanted to keep things simple. While Brittany wanted to elope on the beach, however, Cameron wasn’t quite on board with the idea. The couple compromised and opted instead for a small wedding at one of their favorite spots – Yahoo Falls – with just their closest family and friends by their sides. With an easy family reunion vibe to their nuptials, the couple celebrated their union with a bluegrass band and a taco feast – making sure their tummies and those of their guests were just as full as their hearts on their big day.

A huge thank you to Brandi Potter for sharing all the lovely photos of Cameron and Brittany’s unique wedding day with us!

Brittany, 25 & Cameron, 29

Location: Georgetown, KY

Wedding Date: May 22, 2016

Number of Guests: 40

Wedding Cost: Somewhere around $5,000-$6,000 including the rings, dress, and everything. Plus we rented a small cabin at Cumberland Falls to get ready and spend the night.

Wedding Ceremony Location: Yahoo Falls in Whitley City, Kentucky

Wedding Reception Location: Cumberland Falls in Corbin, Kentucky

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

Brittany: Same reason as anybody would, really, to focus on what’s important – two people who really love each other vowing to spend their lives together surrounded by the ones they love the most! And also because Cameron wouldn’t settle for my idea of just eloping on the beach with only the two of us.

What are some of the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

Brittany: My stress. Even planning a small wedding can be challenging when you have a lot going on in your life. Bills are still coming in and work doesn’t pay you to take time off to plan for a wedding. Also, deciding how to narrow down who to invite was a challenge.

Cameron: Brittany’s stress, and trying to find a venue that wasn’t too big for the amount of people we were planning on having there.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

Brittany: In a way it was. When you really take the time to consider how special an occasion it is, however, it’s easy to see who is actually important to you and should be a part of it. It gets confusing though because you feel like you want so many people there, but it makes it so complicated that you lose sight of everything else.

Cameron: No, not really. 

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

Brittany: Yes. Both sides of the family had issues with who they wanted to be invited. It wasn’t their wedding, however, and we pretty much just politely reminded them that it was up to us who should be there.

Cameron: We didn’t really have too many issues. We sent out the invitations and went from there. 

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

Brittany: All of it was amazing. Yahoo Falls is one of our favorite places to visit and has been for many years, so when we realized that it could be an option, we were both immediately dead set on it. The waterfall was running strong that day and Cameron surprised me by setting up little things on the hiking trail to the falls like signs he had made, and pictures of us when we were young. His family made a trail mix and water station, and there was even a little place set off for me to change my shoes since the trail was pretty muddy. Seeing our families getting out and enjoying the beautiful scenery in the park was incredible. It was so perfect in every way I could have imagined; he’s never failed to surprise me.

Cameron: Watching her walk down those steps, cause of how pretty she looked; I’ll never forget it. Also, Brittany being late cause she’s always late for everything. 

What were the highlights of the reception?

Brittany: Everything! My aunt and my mom took a whole lot of the planning stress off my shoulders before I went completely mental and with the help of both of our families and friends, the reception was decorated exactly how I imagined it would be. It was so simple, which is how we like to keep everything in our lives. Every detail was perfect. Our favorite local bluegrass band Tidalwave Road started playing Wagon Wheel when we arrived which was one of my favorite things, because Old Crow Medicine Show has always been a band we’ve shared a deep love for and I introduced Cam to them. Also, one of the highlights was being surrounded by my family and friends laughing and dancing. There was so much love that day, it still makes me a little emotional thinking about it! Oh and we used my Mamaw’s old Singer sewing machine for our cake stand. It was beautiful and was a really important detail for me, because I was always so close with my grandparents.

Cameron: Mom dancing and making Brittany dance in front of everyone for our first dance. Me and Brittany being able to just sit and talk after everyone else was gone.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

Brittany: Everything. We enjoyed ourselves and all of our guests and we weren’t overwhelmed trying to run around greeting everyone and making sure everything was going okay. It was just like a big family reunion or something. We came in, got our taco bar feast on, danced, and had fun with everyone there after we filled our tummies. Seeing everyone’s faces when they got to the waterfall (that none of them had seen before) and how amazing it all was instead of trying to bob and weave around the people in the chairs in front of them was excellent.

Cameron: The personal touch. We kept it simple, like us.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

Brittany: There will still be stress, no matter how small unless you really just elope. We tried to avoid having anyone help us financially because we didn’t feel like it was anyone’s place to pay for something we made the decision to do or let anyone think they were going to tell us what to do with our wedding just because they paid for something. If your family and friends want to help you do what you want, please let them. It means so much to them to be able to be part of everything and you will realize how much you’re truly loved and cared for, but don’t forget that it’s your wedding and don’t be afraid to make a final say on things. If you don’t feel comfortable with something, say so. This is supposed to be something for you that’s once in a lifetime; don’t regret getting food you didn’t want because someone paid for it and thought you should get something else or something silly like that. Also, know what’s important when you’re on a budget. To us, photos are something we’ll cherish forever, not tablecloths. Having Brandi as our photographer was the best decision we made for our wedding.

Cameron: Personalize every detail to your liking, and make it everything that you want. Also, choose what’s important to spend your budget on.

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Photography: Brandi Potter  and Justin Skeens (second shooter who also helped Cam set up)

Dress: Vintage Opulence 

Belt: Goldcoast Chic

Hair Piece: Vintage Taylor Made 

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We’re completely in love with these gorgeous tulle skirts and bridal separates. Not only are they absolutely beautiful, they allow you to pull off a stunning two-piece look that will never be forgotten!

Let’s kick off this list with a clean and simple look by CandiceLeeBridal.

This Taylor Swift-esque look by CandiceLeeBridal is straight out of our wildest dreams!

Keep it simple with this white tulle skirt by PureMagnoliaCouture. You could pair this skirt with just about anything!

Who could ever resist this  lilac colored two piece dress by LiluBridal? It’s the perfect mixture of vintage and classy.

Looking for something simple and sophisticated? You won’t want to miss this design by Laceandlibertybridal.

Cinderella, is that you? We love this ballgown styled tulle skirt by sweetcarolinestyles!

For a more bohemian vibe, this look by sweetcarolinestyles is absolutely perfect for your special day.

You will find the perfect combination of classy and bold with this open-back separate by RISHbridalSHOP.

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Rose gold isn’t going away any time soon. It’s made it’s way into everything from wedding flowers to cakes and invitations. What is it about this metallic that has couples going crazy? One look at these rose gold wedding bands from Etsy and you’ll see why this trend that has staying power.

This stunning pressed rose gold wedding band by lolide is perfect for the rugged groom.

We can’t get over these adorable matching wedding bands for him and her by CADIjewelry.

For the groom who likes to be different, we recommend this handmade wedding band by DoronMeravWeddings made of solid 18k rose gold and oxidized sterling silver.

Sometimes, simple is best, and this subtle wedding band by metalicious proves our point.

For another, thicker, hammered effect wedding band, feast your eyes on this creation by havalazar.

When hammered isn’t right, and plain is too simple, this patterned wedding band by MeanderWorks should be just right.

If you want a rose gold accent wedding band without sporting a bright look, go for this black and gold design by ChrisKdesigns.

Nature lovers alike will never be able to resist this wood patterned wedding band with a rose gold inner trimming by naturalezanica.

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