When a plain white dress just doesn’t cut it,  why not choose a gorgeous blush wedding gown? With these 10 stunning blush gowns from Etsy, you’re sure to find something to inspire you in your search for ‘the one’.

This gorgeous silk, taffeta and chiffon wedding gown by JillianFellers is light, and romantic. Perfect for spring wedding!

Looking for something simple and sweet? We recommend this girly and airy pink wedding gown by BlushFashion.

We love the lace on this fairy tale-inspired chiffon gown by CarouselFashion.

If blush wedding gowns still aren’t enough of a statement, maybe this open back, cinched pink wedding dress by BlushFashion will do the trick?

This stunningly jeweled silk batiste blush wedding gown by CathyTelle has gorgeous ruffles to give your dress a beautiful ballgown look.

We are so in love with this ruffled blush wedding dress by CathyTelle.

This pink vintage wedding dress, also by CathyTelle, is perfect for the bride who wants to feel like a princess!

The off the shoulder sleeves and perfect corset of this romantic off the shoulder blush wedding gown by JillianFellers make it utterly swoon-worthy!

When it comes to blush wedding gowns, sometimes less is more, and this simple, nineties-inspired ballerina style wedding gown by BlushFashion proves just that.

Finally, for the classic bride, we suggest this vintage-inspired silk wedding dress by CathyTelle.

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Want to make awesome DIY Beaded Boho Bracelets for your besties? These beautiful bracelets are easy to make and inexpensive. Give them out as shower favors to your girlfriends, or hand them out at your wedding. These would be perfect for a beach wedding!

To make these bracelets you will need:

• Wrapit Loom Pro
• Glass Seed Beads 6/0

(The Wrapit Loom Pro was given to us by Rainbow Loom, the company that manufactures the bracelet maker.)

Set up your Wrapit Loom Pro. Cut a piece of cord (included with the Bracelet Maker) so that it is 30 inches long.  Fold the cord in half, and insert both ends of cord through button holes. Slide button so that it is in the middle of the cord. Tie a knot to secure button.

Place cord with button around wrist to measure size of bracelet. Tie a knot on the opposite end of the cord.

Turn the bracelet maker on its side. Place the button into the ‘clamp’ .

Slide the knot into the ‘clip’ on the opposite side of the bracelet maker. Slide ‘clip’ away from ‘clamp’ (3-4 clicks) to tighten the cord.

Place wrap line (included with the bracelet maker) over the cord on the button end of the cord. Wrap the right side of the thread under and over the cord on the right. Wrap the left side of the thread under and over the cord on the left.

Adjust the string so that the wrap line is centered with equal halves. Pull ends to tighten. Thread bead onto one side of the string.

Thread the same bead with the other string, going the opposite way.

Pull both ends of the string to slide the bead in between the cord.

Repeating what you did before, wrap the right side of the thread under and over the cord on the right. Wrap the left side of the thread under and over the cord on the left.

Add another bead onto one of the strings. Thread the same bead with the other side of the string the opposite way. Pull to tighten.

Repeat until you achieve your desired length.

Secure by tying a knot with the wrap line. (We tied it three times to make sure it was secure) .

Cut excess wrap line.

Tie another knot in your cord to create a button loop.

Cut excess cord.

Voila! Your bracelet is finished.

Here’s another one using different beads:

You can also create patterns using multiple beads:

They look fabulous grouped together!

This video from Made By Mommy gives step by step instructions on how to use the Wrap-It Pro Bracelet Maker:

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We can’t think of a more perfect place to have an intimate wedding than the venue surrounding our styled shoot today. The Lyford House, located in Tiburon, CA is a historical landmark surrounded by beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay. Lyford House is a Registered National Historic Landmark at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary. Imagine a setting on the water’s edge, perfect for outdoor weddings. Lyford House guests can stand on the terrace and enjoy spectacular views from Belvedere to the San Francisco skyline, Sausalito and more. Since it’s a bird sanctuary, visitors shouldn’t be surprised to see hawks, ducks, sandpipers and herons—good thing most guests appreciate their graceful beauty!

Emily Merrill of Emily Merrill Wedding Photography wanted to showcase local bay area wedding professionals and appeal to couples who want a more intimate setting to get married.

Check out these gorgeous photos featuring intimate details. Just look at that boutonniere—so unique!

Vendors:

Photography: Emily Merrill Photography

Planner: Parties, Parties, Parties

Vintage Rentals: Katy Birds

Stylist: Annie Felix Green

Hair + Make-up: Tess Felix 

Florals:  Green Bouquet Floral Design

Chef: Chef Stephanie

Invitations: Sheryl Denker

Cake: A Spoonful of Sugar Cakes

Cocktails: Laughing Glass

Jessica and Chris live in California where they host a lot of events, but for this most special day they wanted to tie the knot in the windy city of Chicago. To give their guests a chance to get acquainted in a light-hearted way, Jessica and Chris upped the fun with a scavenger hunt and hosted a baseball game. By spending all weekend with their guests, they were really able to be present in the moment and cherish their time together.

Husband and wife team of  Z + V Photography captured the moments for the new Mr. and Mrs.

 Jessica, 38, & Christoper, 40

Location: Promontory Point Chicago, Ill.

Wedding Date: May 25, 2014

Number of Guests: 50

Ceremony Location: Promontory Point

Reception Location: Promontory Point

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We never even considered a large wedding, but we knew we wanted to have more than a small event.  We wanted a complete weekend where we could create memories and bonds among our family and friends from all over the country.  Many people were meeting for the first time, so we planned a weekend of activities.  We hosted a baseball game on Friday and a scavenger hunt on Saturday.  By the time the wedding happened on Sunday, everyone knew each other and was ready to have a great time!

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

Our biggest challenge was that we were planning a multi-day, multi-event wedding in a city in which we did not live.  We could not have done this type of “destination wedding” without our wedding planner Carlene at Naturally Yours Events.  We spent one weekend in Chicago where we made 80% of our decisions and did all our tastings.  Carlene even gathered every red velvet cupcake in Chicago, so we could taste them all at once while we were visiting a possible reception site!

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

Paring down the guest list is always difficult.  I think there were always be some regrets about who we could not invite, and we are really grateful to those that have understood.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

Walking down the aisle with my dad, and seeing all our family and friends gathered together for us. Also, taking our vows, and crying with happiness during them.

What were the highlights of the reception?

Chris was especially gratified to nail the first dance! Watching Chris dance with his mom; the speeches; drinking the bar out of Bourbon. Plus, seeing how amazing the venue looked thanks to our wedding planner and our florist; gingham and the Lego cake toppers given to us by our niece and nephew. Seeing how all of our ideas came together allowed us to appreciate all the details, down to how Chris folded origami lucky cranes out of reclaimed maps.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

We were so grateful to have had an entire weekend to spend with our family and friends, because the wedding day itself is very planned and goes by in a whirlwind.  So the best thing about having an intimate wedding is that you get to make some really amazing memories and spend some quality time with the people that are important to you on one of the biggest days of your life

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

Just because you are planning a small and intimate wedding, does not mean you do not need help! Make sure you have people that you can rely on before, and during, the wedding.  You can’t do it all, and you shouldn’t have to.

Vendors:

Venue: Promontory Point

Event Planner: Naturally Yours Events

Ceremony Officiant: Rev it Up

Ceremony Musician: Neil Dixon Smith

Photographer:  Z + V

Florist: Jori of Fab Flora

Caterer: Food for Thought

DJ: Gold Noise

Musicians: Neil Dixon Smith, Guitarrista

Transportation: Aries Charter

Rentals: Chicago Farm Table

Bakery: Chicago Cupcake

Photo Booth: The Traveling Photo Booth

Makeup: Nika Vaughan

Hair: Debra Petrielli Freelance Hairstylist + Makeup artist

Hotel: The James

With a gorgeous palette of blush, lavender and gray, your guests will feel like they’ve been transported to a chateau in the French countryside. If you are actually getting married in a French chateau then you’ll be even more inspired. With a mix of classic elegance and subtle rustic touches, these decor ideas have a very romantic look.

Crisp white tablecloths with centerpieces of silver vases filled with pink and ivory flowers make for a lovely table setting.

Why serve bread rolls when you can serve delicious wrapped baguettes?

Bring in the lavender hue with an amazing cake. A buttercream cake decorated with lavender is elevated by the addition of pastel colored macarons.

Display gorgeous bouquets of lavender on a vintage tea cart.

You can’t go wrong with lavender confetti.

Rose petal confetti will give you a fragrant and pretty send off, with the extra perk of looking great wherever they fall!

Incorporate some rustic touches into your table settings with some burlap and brown paper bags. When combined with ivory and pink blooms, it really adds some countryside charm.

A blush wedding dress is a great alternative to white and ivory, the perfect match for the groom’s gray suit.

Plant pots filled with fresh lavender will not only look lovely for centerpieces but can also be given as favors.

Complement a lace wedding dress with a Juliet cap veil. These veils look great with an up-do as well as with loose waves.

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