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Colorful Floral Watercolor Wedding Inspiration

July 19, 2018

Today’s beautiful and colorful styled shoot took place at the historic Whitehall Manor in Annapolis, Maryland. The venue was built in 1764 and the grounds made for a stunning backdrop. They were perfectly for this pastel Maryland wedding inspiration. Between the hundreds of acres on the property, the classic brick, the open waterfront space, and the magical “pink room,” this styled shoot is one to swoon over.

One detail that really made this styled shoot was the abundant colorful bouquets. From all of the colorful ribbon to the eye-popping hues of pretty flowers, each hand-made bouquet created a perfect picture detail! We also love the hand painted watercolor invitation suite and the live, on site painter. These beautiful touches would elevate any wedding. And don’t miss the bride’s gown! The sleeves are jaw droppingly gorgeous. Thank you to Missy Freeman Photography for sharing this wedding inspiration with us today.

The following Wedding professionals contributed to this pastel wedding inspiration:

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings.

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Pastel Floral Wedding Inspiration

June 29, 2018

This Frederick, Maryland wedding shoot at Dulany’s Overlook was inspired by local flower farms, celebrating all the unique, lush flowers they grow. The Maryland floral designer who helped create this shoot, Blair of Sweet Blossoms, really prioritizes local flowers and supporting flower farms. For this shoot, she partnered with three local farms: Plantmasters, Petal Patch Flower Farms, and Tierra Blooms. Supporting local farms aids small businesses and the local economy while also reducing your carbon footprint. It also allows your flowers to last longer! And what could be better than long lasting beautiful blooms?

Many of the flowers in this shoot are bi-colored, which adds a hint of whimsy. And a lot of the greenery used is unknown to people outside of the industry. This makes it visually intriguing as it’s not something you see everyday! The gorgeous pink branches are even cuttings from a tree. How cool is that? These elements aren’t usually asked for by clients, but they are elements your DC area florist likely knows about and can use if given some artistic license. Find vendors you can trust; and then allow them to provide suggestions or take the lead on some of your ideas! Thank you to Brielle Davis Events for sharing this lovely pastel floral wedding inspiration with us today!

The following Maryland wedding vendors contributed to this Dulaney’s Overlook inspirational shoot:

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings.

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Summer Honeymoon Outfit Inspiration

June 25, 2018

Hello and happy Monday everyone. We are currently taking some time to check out all of the amazing hospitality that Key West has to offer. Dying to see what we’re seeing? Check out our Instagram stories! You can follow along on all of the fun adventures we’re about to embark on.

Pretty soon we will be back with lots of amazing honeymoon inspiration, but until then we will keep you busy with some fantastic honeymoon outfit finds for your summertime fun. And what could be better than summer honeymoon outfit inspiration?! These are some of our top picks for your post nuptial bliss. Click on the photo or each link to shop all of these items.

A cute white off the shoulder romper is perfect for casual dates on your honeymoon. Whether you’re on a remote beach or in a busy metropolis, the outfit can easily go from sightseeing during the day and a dinner date at night.

These silver ball sandals are so freaking cute! We love them. Dress them up or dress them down, they’re perfect post wedding reception dancing your feet off.

These Kendra Scott tassel earrings are everything. Fun and flirty, you can choose the length to fit your mood or your outfit. And they come in tons of different bright colors!

Speaking of bright colors, this super cute swimsuit is truly bright! We love this tropical print bikini. It’s perfect for lounging on a beach somewhere!

On to more outfits! We are in love with this soft pink dress with it’s open back and high neckline. It also comes in ivory if you want to keep the bride vibes going.

If you’re looking for some great honeymoon lingerie, BHLDN has got some truly amazing choices. We are feelin’ this two piece silk sleep set and this (slightly sexier option) showstopper chemise.

Palm prints are so in these days. And is there anywhere better to wear this print than on your summer honeymoon? We don’t think so. And since it’s from Target, you know it’s affordable. We are crushing on this palm print dress.

We hope this helped you pick some really killer outfits for your honeymoon adventure! Want to see some of our favorite honeymoon locations? Don’t miss our Southern East Coast honeymoon hot spots, our Sonoma wine road honeymoon ideas and even some of our favorite DC staycation honeymoon spots.

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Farm to Table Rehearsal Dinner Inspiration

June 14, 2018

The “Farm to Table” movement has become incredibly popular these days and we couldn’t be more excited about it. For today’s wedding beauty, Hitched by Heather literally brought the table to the farm for this rehearsal dinner inspiration shoot. With an idea to show couples a casual and fun option for their rehearsal dinner, this amazing team brought a unique rehearsal dinner to life. Birds of a Feather Photography did an amazing job capturing all of the beauty of today’s styled shoot. Thank you for sharing this wedding inspiration with us today!

They changed things up by using a serpentine style table with a check print tablecloth courtesy of La Tavola Linens. The guests dined on all locally sourced foods served family style with pie tins for their plates. In addition, dessert featured mini servings of cobbler in individual size cast iron skillets. Guests also received a stack of recipe cards for each of the menu items. What a fun touch! Favors often get left at the dinner tables after a night of drinking and dancing, but offering your guests a meaningful wedding favor at the rehearsal dinner is a surefire way to make sure these pieces are taken home and cherished. Menus were printed on flour sack towels, another unique touch. After dinner guests pulled up a hay bale and watched family videos of the bride and groom and enjoyed a popcorn snack.

The floral designs and table decor featured seasonal flowers and local produce. The table design was kept casual using wooden bread bowls as vessels for the flowers and wooden pillar candle holders. The rehearsal dinner invitation was full of watercolor fruits and vegetables; we loved that these elements mimicked the food used in the various recipes throughout the meal. Chickens, guinea fowl and ducks roamed the grounds making the experience even more authentic.

The following Washington DC wedding pros contributed to this fun Farm inspired dinner:

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings.

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Romantic Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Inspiration

June 7, 2018

Captured on a sunny day overlooking the Shenandoah Valley, this Blue Ridge Mountain wedding inspiration exudes a timeless, authentic design that relies heavily on understated organic beauty. Furthermore, the essence of the mountain overlook was captivating. It was the perfect canvas to showcase this soft romance design, captured by Anny Photography. From the classic details to the unexpected modern touches, understated beauty was plentiful in every single element of this styled shoot.

The minimalist tablescape featured a floral centerpiece outfitted with ample greenery and lush pastel-colored blooms. The arrangement added a delicate freshness to the light wood table and chairs and delicate touches of silver accents. As a result, everything felt modern yet timeless. From the ivory silk runner, the silver candlesticks and mother of pearl flatware no element of this table was overlooked. The loose foraged wreath the couple held featured a few soft floral blooms, therefore tying it all together. Colors and textures were paired together to create a dramatic bouquet that we can’t get enough of.

Finally, let’s talk about cake! Delicate handmade sugar flowers and greenery gently cascaded down the gorgeous cake. The sugar flowers were a work of art. In addition, the marble design on the first layer and the ruffle design on the second layer took the design to new heights. Modern and traditional come together in this stunning design.

The following wedding professionals contributed to this Bluemont, VA wedding inspiration:

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings.

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Memorial Day Military Wedding Inspiration

May 22, 2018

As you all know, Memorial Day is coming up next week. Memorial Day is not just a day for cookouts and drinks with friends and family. Although that is a fun part of the day, the true meaning of the holiday to is remember those who have lost their lives serving this country. It is also a great day to thank those in your life who have served or are serving.

Here in the DC area we have tons of gorgeous wedding inspiration, as you all know. In addition to that, we have some killer red white and blue weddings too due to our geography. In honor of the upcoming holiday, it’s our honor to share some of our favorite military inspired weddings with you. I mean, who doesn’t love a man or woman in uniform?And thank you to some of our favorite weddings blogs from around the country for sharing some of their best military inspo as well!

Luck and Love Photography – 48 Fields Leesburg Wedding

Romantic Winter Wedding at The Loveless Barn on Nashville Bride Guide

Spence Photographics – Red White & Blue Wedding Reception

Garden Military Wedding on Red Oak Weddings

Snowy Engagement Session on Apple Brides

Andrea Rodway Photography – Intimate DC War Memorial Wedding

Rachel Foster Photography – 4th of July Maryland Wedding

Elizabeth M Photography – Iconic DC Military Engagement Session

Virginia Beach Naval Wedding on Tidewater and Tulle

Evelyn Alas Photography – Classic Military DIY Wedding

Patriotic Wedding Inspiration on Tidewater and Tulle

Sweet Military Wedding on Hill City Bride

We hope you enjoyed some of our favorite military wedding inspiration from the United with Love archives and across the web!

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Emerald Elopement Inspiration at Strong Mansion

May 18, 2018

Ever considered eloping instead of planning a full wedding? We think it is a fantastic alternative to the traditional DC wedding. Today’s emerald elopement inspiration will have you wanting to hop on a plane headed for “The Emerald Isle.” Pulling from Ireland’s enchanting combination of lusciously green rolling hills, scenic coastlines, fairytale castles, and a rich history dating back thousands of years, this intimate elopement is a modern fairytale. It depicts two souls coming together as one. With Strong Mansion at Sugerloaf Mountain providing the perfect castle-like venue backdrop, the team combined ancient Celtic traditions such as a hand-fasting ceremony. This unique tradition represents unity between the couple and the binding of each soul to the other. The silk ribbon utilized symbolizes their unity in marriage.

For the celtic wedding inspiration, the bride wore a sheer emerald-green maxi dress that we are swooning over. Who says you have to wear white on your wedding day? Not us! To accompany her irresistible dress, she was given a luxurious floral bouquet from Ory Florals. The bouquet featured a large gold succulent, polo roses, ruscus, and silver dollar seeded eucalyptus. Finally, finishing off her look, her hair held white wax flowers and a small braid; an Irish symbol of feminine power and luck. In addition, to tie everything together, a deep green invitation suite with sparkling gold color palette, gold vellum envelope, emerald embellishment and custom laser cut belly band was custom developed by JSD Invitations & Calligraphy.

The following Maryland wedding professionals contributed to this emerald elopement inspiration:

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings as well.

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Historic Georgetown Wedding Inspiration

April 26, 2018

Today we are excited to show you this historic Georgetown wedding inspiration. Perfectly situated in one of the oldest neighborhoods in DC, this vintage influenced, city-centric styled shoot pays homage to the historical heritage of Georgetown. Drawing inspiration from the past, the team behind this wedding inspiration looked to mix modern style with timeless tradition. They did a fantastic job showcasing all the amazing neighborhood (and city) has to offer. If you’re planning a Georgetown wedding or engagement session, you won’t want to miss this shoot. Since the team traveled all of the neighborhood, you will find some great ideas!

The use of roses in wedding floral design is a time-honored tradition. Providing a pop of color, these handcrafted displays of floral artistry served as an organic bridge between the past and the present. And they looked amazing against the bride’s unique lace gown in addition to the vintage rentals.

We especially loved how the desserts seemed to be a shining star of this shoot. They were the most noteworthy in our eyes! What could be better than beautiful desserts? Tying into the floral design, the four tiered cake hosted handmade flowers in a diagonal design. Sugar peonies, roses, flower buds, and greenery can all be spotted on this stunning cake. As a result, the cake was one of our favorite parts! And don’t forget about the delicious macarons and cupcakes. The dessert table looked truly scrumptious!

The following DC wedding professionals contributed to this Georgetown Wedding inspiration:

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings as well!

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Elegant Gray & Blush Wedding Inspiration

April 24, 2018

Strong Mansion, nestled on top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson Maryland is one of the most beautiful historic venues in the area. The grounds and the stunning stone mansion magically transport you to a château in Loire Valley in France. If you’re looking for a jaw dropping Maryland wedding venue, this is it. This romantic inspirational shoot captures the essence and beauty of a nontraditional approach to modern elegance. When we saw today’s elegant gray and blush wedding inspiration we immediately knew we wanted to feature it. And why is that? Well, first of all, just look at BOTH of the dresses. Yes, both. Keep reading!

The first dress is white while the second is a light gray. The traditional white wedding gown displays cascading embroidery on the bodice. Worn as a two-piece and free flowing around her body, we love the full skirt and the lace top together. The inspiration for the second gray gown came from a nontraditional approach to modern elegance. The delicate embroidered and handcrafted floral applique draped on the bodice contrasted the ebony skin of the beautiful bride. The crystals beaded on top of each flower allow the bride to radiate in a pure light and shine on her special day. And check out that skirt! The high low cut is just fabulous! We are swooning over it in every. single. frame.

Not to be overshadowed by the killer gowns, the tablescape and floral decor holds their own in this styled wedding shoot. The centerpiece was a large display of roses, hydrangea, and eucalyptus as well as touches of blush, mauve, and red. The added sparkle of the runner and the vintage touches on the plates is modern elegance to the max. Thank you to Andrea Rodway Photography for sharing this lovely bridal inspiration with us via Matchology.

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries and other Washington DC area real weddings.

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Ethereal Bridal Inspiration

April 20, 2018

Happy Friday! We made it through another work week with the help of some gorgeous DC wedding inspiration! And did you catch the first installment in our Adventure Honeymoon Series? We take you on a tour of Charleston, South Carolina! You don’t want to miss it. But first, we have a beautiful and ethereal styled shoot for your viewing pleasure. With plenty of blush and gold accents, this inspirational wedding shoot had us swooning. First of all, check out that beautiful ring! And if that’s not enough, the perfectly placed details will get ya. From the abundant florals to the beautiful bridal gown and everything in between.

The white hydrangeas in the high and low centerpieces are a stunning focal flower that paint a picture of a sweet garden romance. Soft Pink O’Hara garden roses are a perfect complement with their delicate ruffled edges. Blush roses and spray roses were added to generously fill out the arrangements. As a result, the finished pieces are beautifully grand without overwhelming the table. The bride’s bouquet features the same garden roses and spray roses in blush and white, as well as touches of Gunnii Eucalyptus and Huckleberry greens to add texture. The designs are a perfect blend of lavish and elegance.

When it comes to wedding tablescape, every detail matters. Each component is carefully selected to delight the guests and work seamlessly with all the other elements. From the beautiful crystal wine glasses to the lustrous blush silk napkins and the luxe gold-rimmed china, this shoot featured elevated timelessness that delivered the “wow” factor every bride wants. Every detail tied into the theme to create a cohesive, romantic scene in beautiful blush, white, and gold. Finally, the white hexagon marble tile place card brought in a surprising modern twist to the design while everything else remained soft. Thank you to Novaes Photography & Gonzalez J Photography for sharing this ethereal bridal inspiration with us today!

The following Washington DC wedding professionals contributed to this wedding inspiration:

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries and other Washington DC area real weddings.

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Colorful Floral Watercolor Wedding Inspiration

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings.

Pastel Floral Wedding Inspiration

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings.

Summer Honeymoon Outfit Inspiration

We hope this helped you pick some really killer outfits for your honeymoon adventure! Want to see some of our favorite honeymoon locations? Don’t miss our Southern East Coast honeymoon hot spots, our Sonoma wine road honeymoon ideas and even some of our favorite DC staycation honeymoon spots.

Farm to Table Rehearsal Dinner Inspiration

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings.

Romantic Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Inspiration

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings.

Memorial Day Military Wedding Inspiration

We hope you enjoyed some of our favorite military wedding inspiration from the United with Love archives and across the web!

Emerald Elopement Inspiration at Strong Mansion

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings as well.

Historic Georgetown Wedding Inspiration

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries. Especially relevant would be our Washington DC area real weddings as well!

Elegant Gray & Blush Wedding Inspiration

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide. For additional local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries and other Washington DC area real weddings.

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