Julia and Luciano knew they wanted to spend their wedding day basking in each moment, rather than dealing with the stress that comes with larger weddings. Surrounded by their very nearest and dearest, they celebrated their love in an elegant and romantic ceremony on the bride’s parents’ 37th anniversary. They held their ceremony at the gorgeous Beltane Ranch, and afterwards had an intimate dinner at the El Dorado Hotel and Kitchen.

Everything about their wedding was memorable; from the anniversary cake Julia ordered to surprise her parents to the vows they wrote to each other in a gorgeous leather book.

Thanks to Megan Clouse Photography for sharing this adorable wedding!

Julia, 32 and Luciano, 34

Sonoma County, California

Wedding Date: March 13, 2013

Number of Guests: 6

Wedding Cost: $7,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: Beltane Ranch

Wedding Reception Location: Eldorado Hotel and Kitchen

I think it’s pretty safe to say that flower crowns are having a bit of a moment right now. No longer a trend just for boho brides and flower girls, women everywhere are opting to forgo the traditional wedding veil in favour of wearing flowers in their hair instead.  From understated to over the top, this is one trend that every bride can pull off so if you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon, here are 5 ways to wear flowers in your hair on your wedding day:

1.  The Single Bloom

Full crowns may be all the rage right now, but don’t underestimate the drama of a single bloom tucked behind your ear or pinned into the side  of your updo. When choosing the perfect flower for this look, consider large, full blooms such as peonies, garden roses, and gardenias.

Thinking of eloping? This sweet Arizona elopement might just be the push you need to say ‘I do’ to simplicity.

Kristen Hillier from Romantic Wedding Videos sent this over. She writes:

“(This wedding) is unique because Nadia & Ernest chose to elope in the mountains of Sedona, Arizona with only their newborn baby, wedding officiator, videographer, and photographer present. They broke the news to their friends and family by showing this video at what everyone thought was going to be an engagement party …Weddings are often such a big affair these days, and this couple is the perfect representation of what matters most when you strip away all the details: love between two individuals.”

Nadia + Ernest Elopement from Romantic Wedding Videos on Vimeo.

We’ve got it bad for blueberries. Good thing, given that they are a superfood!  Now that we’ve discovered how to make blueberry sauce, Saturday morning pancakes have become extra awesome!

Blueberry sauce is a perfect DIY wedding favor for a summer wedding! Just pour into small jars, add a tag and you’re good to go.

We are swooning over the stationery suites at Paper Muse Press, which offers delicious eye candy to fulfill all of your wedding paperie needs, from save-the-dates to invites to menus, in every style imaginable (modern, vintage, formal, whimsical … this list goes on). Not only will the carefully crafted designs make your heart skip a beat, the paper is downright luxe. Their signature paper—LOFT—is sumptuous to the touch and incredibly thick. Think letterpress, without the high price tag.

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