There are so many noteworthy weddings to swoon over, but we have to say our next wedding is quite magical. James & Georgina set out to create a wedding that was bright, colorful and super fun. They wanted it to have a handmade feel that was overflowing with personal touches. They didn’t want their wedding just to say Georgina and James, they wanted it to shout it from rooftops. As you can clearly see, they did exactly that.

Captured by one of our favorite Australian wedding photographers Feather + Stone. You simply must see more of this handmade vintage carnival wedding in the full gallery by clicking here.

From Georgina:

When James and I started dreaming up our “Vintage Carnival” wedding, we had no idea just how rewarding all of our efforts would be on the day. Seeing our loved ones, both young and old, having a bash at croquet, my 92 and 99 year old grandparents eating fairy floss off a stick and watching everybody dancing the night away under strings of exposed bulbs and a night sky full of stars was truly the most magical experience of my life.

We set out to create a wedding that was bright and colourful and fun. We wanted it to have a very handmade feel and we made a lot of the little touches ourselves. We didn’t want our wedding just to say George and James, we wanted it to shout it from rooftops!! We had all these crazy ideas and Trudy and Nadia, the legends and creators of dreams, from Lovebird Weddings, brought them to life for us. It was so much more amazing than I ever could have imagined! And lucky for the us, the ridiculously talented Seth and Tenielle from Feather + Stone have captured our day so beautifully that for the rest of our lives we will be able to look at our photos and be transported back to the magical Big Top and the Spectacular that was our wedding!

How much fun is the ceremony site? Haystacks with mismatched blankets and a lace alter cabana. A rustic table was set up next to the cabana with a book and simple can of flowers for signing the wedding documents. There are a ton more photos in the full gallery to check out of the ceremony site by clicking here.

From Feather + Stone:

Working with James & George was an absolute joy. I’ve never seen two people celebrate with as much gusto as these two did. Documenting James’ expression as Georgina walked down the aisle has been one of the most memorable things we’ve ever witnessed. This was a celebration in every sense of the word, from the spontaneous dancing mid ceremony through to the dancing under the stars that continued into the wee hours of the morning. James & Georgina’s wedding really “them” and anyone who witnessed it, from their guests through to the vendors, saw it clearly. There’s something so amazing when two people put every bit of themselves, their personalities, their story into their planning, when it comes to the day it’s one of the most beautiful celebrations you’ll ever witness.

One of our favorite elements was the punch bar. Georgina and James set up a long table filled with mismatched vintage tea cups for the fruity punch. Such a clever and unique idea … don’t you think? The dining area was equally as fabulous. Still keeping with the mismatched theme, they lined the tables with mixed china and loosely arranged florals in a variety of vases. Each table had an old window frame propped up against it with that table’s guests.

The couple seemed to hit the nail on the head with each and every one of their selections, including their wedding stationery. Royal Steamline created their vintage carnival wedding invites. Royal Steamline also happens to be one of our Hand-Picked wedding vendors, you can see more of their work by clicking here.

Photographer: Feather + Stone
Event Designer: Trudy & Nadia of Lovebird Weddings
Venue: Ewingsdale Hall
Makeup: Marcelle
Hair: Julie Carrington
Caterer: Seaweed Cuisine
Cinematography: Panga Productions
Coordinator: Trudy Croad
DJ: Rush Band
Dress Designer: Erin Clare Couture
Flowers: Passion@Flowers
Groom’s Attire: Oscar Hunt
Lighting: Trudy Croad
Officiant: Dave Chapman
Shoe Designer: Shoes of Prey
Veil or Hair Accessories: Julie Carrington
Prop or Furniture Rentals: love bird weddings
Tent/Marquee: Nomadic Tents

Here at The Wedding Chicks, we love a Salt Lake City wedding. The light is gorgeous, the scenery is breathtaking and it is all around magical place to get married. Trever and Meg had their wedding ceremony at a Mormon Temple followed by a backyard wedding at The Garden Place. Complete with a S’more bar and Dessert table, made possible by family and friends. All beautifully captured by Utah’s Green Apple Photography. To see more of this Salt Lake City backyard wedding visit the full gallery here.

Another fun wedding fact is that Meg’s dress is that she is wearing her grandmother’s dress, made over. The silk layer was from her grandmother’s original wedding dress.

Photographer: Green Apple Photography
Venue: The Garden Place
Cake: Alison Armstrong
Caterer: Le Croissant
Cinematography: Fielding Films
Flowers: Julie Prince
Stationery: Alison Armstrong
Music: Jeff Proctor
Candy Table and Table Decor: Julie Prince
Groom’s Suit: Mr. Mac
Bride’s Shoes: Seychelles, Nordstroms
Lighting: Moonlight Utah
Grandmother’s, remade by, Cheryl Macarthur
Additional Decor: Family and Friends | Jewerly: Pearls borrowed from mother and grandmother | Veil: Made by Cheryl MacArthur (the same person who redid her dress)
Rings: They had custom ones made later, but the bride’s was borrowed from her mom and Trevor’s is a $5 grocery store find.

You are going to flip over Julie and Josh’s charming Tennessee wedding. Packed with down-home details and Southern charm, this country classic Tennessee wedding is a must see. We will say that the entire wedding is fantastic, but we love the mismatched vintage tablecloths and florals placed in brightly colored glass jars. Such a steal-worth look.  All of this prettiness was captured by Austin Gros. If you love this wedding, be sure to check out this wedding, this wedding  and this wedding also from Austin. Of course…there are so many more pretty pictures in the full gallery.

From The Bride:

“Our wedding was outside of our hometown of Nashville, Tennessee on a private farm called Wolf Den Farm. We were married May 7, 2011. Some things that make our wedding special was how a lot of it was DIY. Everything from the flower basket, to the ceremony programs to the potted herb wrapped in burlap that the ring bearer walked down the aisle was all hand made. We individually tea stained each program paper, tied a raffia bow at the top and had them printed. It was a lot of work, but the outcome looked great.

Another special part of our wedding was the decor of the table settings in the dinner tent. The attention to detail was amazing. I love color, and wanted that represented. With the help of my mom, florist and planner, we were able to execute a bohemian vintage look without it looking like a country yard sale! The decor, colors and flower vases were all planned to a T. We even tracked down some vintage furniture at an antique store and placed them throughout the yard at the farm for a “seating” area. I wanted to incorporate mismatched china throughout the dinner tables, just to give more “pops” of color. My mom went around to every antique store and flea market in town collecting plates.

I also wanted to dedicate some time and detail into the flowers. I love flowers and herbs. Herbs are a great and affordable way of incorporating different colors and shapes into the floral landscape. The florist put rosemary, lavender, mint and other herbs throughout the vases and bouquets.”

Photographer: Austin Gros
Cake: Jay Qualls
Planners: H3 Events
Caterer: Stephen Grove The Grove
Flowers: Joanna Cranford “In The Garden”
Tent: Nashville Tent and Awning

If you are a recently engaged Southern bride looking to have your wedding captured by one of the best, look no further than Ryan Ray. One of our Hand Picked Wedding Vendors with an eye for detail and the ability to make everything and everyone look simply stunning.

His talents shine in our next Backyard Southern Wedding that you may have seen over on Once Wed. We could not resist the urge to share all of this prettiness with you. Especially that peach bouquet and those Jimmy Choo flats. So cute..right? To see more of this Backyard Southern Wedding be sure to see the whole gallery.

From the bride:
“I’m a simple girl who simply wanted to marry the most amazing man I’ve ever known. As a wedding photographer, I’d seen so many beautiful weddings and so many gorgeous wedding blog posts. I knew I wanted to filter through everything I’d seen and create a vision that was truly ours. When Aaron and I thought about our wedding day, we both wanted small and classic.

We decided to call it an elopement…but with our immediate family and wedding party to celebrate with us. Best idea ever! Since we decided on such a small scale wedding, we were able to really invest in the details that were most important to us. (It was so special to me to go pick out Jimmy Choo wedding shoes with my mom!) The few family members and friends who surrounded us on our wedding day are precious to us and we wanted to give them a beautiful night at our wedding.

We made a few simple decisions that helped make the whole experience a happy one for our loved ones: things like staying away from DIY, writing special notes to each person, and having the world’s most amazing dinner! I’ll never forget the joy we felt on our wedding day. It was perfect because we enjoyed the beauty of the day, and kept our focus on the most important thing: our marriage. Our tiny wedding allowed us to savor our first hours as husband and wife, and share it with the people we love the most. I couldn’t have asked for more.”

Cake: The Cakery
Caterer: Brio Tuscan Grille
Dress Designer: Watters
Flowers: Lindy Floral
Groom’s Attire: J Crew
Shoe Designer: Jimmy Choo
Veil or Hair Accessories: Headpiece: Head Full of Feathers

Before winter officially arrives, we have to fit in as much fall goodness as possible. So, let’s fly on over to Flagstaff, Arizona for some Rustic Fall Wedding Inspiration. With beautiful Fall colors, sweet DIY details and the perfect mountain setting and all captured by one of our favorite Orange County Wedding photographers Chenin Boutwell. Can’t get more perfect than this.

Be sure to take note of Ashley’s wedding sash, incredibly dreamy and made with love by her mom. See the sash and more rustic wedding details in the full gallery by clicking here.

Chenin Boutwell is one of our exclusive Hand-Picked Vendors. Hand-Picked Vendors are at the top of their game and provide excellent services! These vendors were chosen because of their commitment to excellence, stylish and fresh ideas, and their overall fresh approach to weddings. To learn more about how our Hand-Picked Vendors are chosen please click here.

Photographer: Chenin Boutwell
Deserts: Truffle Truffle

Venue: Forest Highlands Golf Club
Coordinator: Chrisy Speer
Flowers: Jenn Wood
Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas

Get ready for a good old fashioned hoedown wedding. Chad & Bryna wanted to make sure their wedding was truly personal, be sure to read a message from the bride below.  One detail we have to share is that  during the ceremony, as the bridesmaids entered, they were all singing “You Really Got A Hold On Me” acapella. An incredibly unique idea.

Enjoy more photos in the full gallery from Arrow & Apple,

From Bryna, the bride:

Chad and I decided early on to have our wedding at the house I grew up in down in Olympia, WA. From there, everything else sort of fell into place. We wanted to keep it small and intimate but our main objective was that it be fun, playful and full of dancing! I found that the things which were most important to me as the day progressed were having a photographer I trusted, having music that made people want to hoop and holler and, lastly, letting go of all the details I couldn’t control anymore! The reception was wonderful, if not somewhat a blur, but the ceremony itself was probably my most favorite memory of the day. Taking the time to breathe and appreciate every moment of the promise that I was making was one of the best choices I made for my wedding day.

Photographer: Arrow & Apple
Caterer: Tyler Krost
DJ: (Band) The Haggis Brothers
Dress Designer: Vintage
Flowers: Bunches Direct
Stationery: Ello There
Venue: Private Residence