Caity and Bryan were married at the Las Vegas Country Club in Las Vegas, Nev. on April 4. “As soon as I walked out onto the terrace, I knew it was the one,” Caity said. “The view, the stained concrete, and the amazing backdrop!” The bride wore a lace mermaid wedding gown with a ruffled skirt, accessorized with her hair half-up/half-down in loose curls, while the groom wore a tan vest and pants, blue bow tie, and black Converse tennis shoes. Bridesmaid dresses were handmade! Not to mention they’re oh-so elegant. Guests choose a seat not a side when they arrived to the ceremony. “We really wanted a neutral and natural look, so we went with a lot of champagne and ivory with a touch of yellow,” she said. “The sunflowers I had my florist put down the aisle made the perfect frame for my husband and I ” to say our “I do’s.” Plenty of lawn games were played during cocktail hour. “My biggest fear was everyone getting bored or being upset while we were taking pictures  . . . we provided giant Jenga, corn hole, and a photobooth,” Caity said. Props such as lips, mustaches, heart-shaped sunglasses, and “Run!” and “Good Luck!” quote boxes were absolute favorites. The outdoor reception twinkled with a chandelier and string lights overhead, tables decorated with mason jar centerpieces, and a mini bundt cake was served instead of a traditional tiered one.

You might also love these real weddings:

• Kelly & Andrew’s Sunflower-Filled Summer Connecticut Wedding
• Sarah & Grant’s Blue and Yellow Vermont Historic Home Wedding
• Laura & Stephen’s Rainy Day Colorado Backyard Wedding

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Dress Designers (from left to right): Amsale and Kelly Faetanini

WeddingWire’s editorial team just returned from New York Bridal Market a little over a week ago. Give them a round of applause because they spent countless seconds, minutes, hours, and even days uploading photos to our new Wedstyle app as wedding dresses were practically coming down the runways. Want to know which ones were top-rated? See more of the looks YOU loved here.

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Kellie and Tyler were married at Temecula Creek Inn in Temecula, Calif. on November 30. The bride wore a sweetheart wedding gown with a lace bodice and ruffled skirt, accessorized with her hair down in loose curls, while the groom wore a dark gray suit, accessorized with a plaid tie and pocket square. Not to mention her custom Converse tennis shoes! Bridesmaids wore long pink chiffon dresses and carried bouquets of garden roses, ranunculuses, and dusty millers. The outdoor ceremony began just before sunset and was lit with plenty of chandeliers and string lights from trees. After the vows were said and sealed with a kiss, the newlyweds couldn’t help but show their excitement with a fist pump or two. Guests kept warm during cocktail hour with blankets, roasting marshmallows by the bonfire, and a cigar bar. A favorite moment during the reception? “Our first dance and the dancing with all of our family and friends,” Kellie said. Memories were built (and signed) onto Jenga pieces, mini bundt cakes were served as something sweet, and a grand exit was made with sparklers! “This is YOUR day,” she said. “No one else’s, so make it exactly how you want it and not how other people want it to be.”

You might also love these real weddings:

• Amanda & Kyle’s Shabby Chic California Backyard Wedding 
• Haley & Louis’ Waterfront Washington Fall Wedding
• Jessica & Michael’s Lavender Texas Villa Wedding

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Searching for this spring’s latest wedding trends? Look no further, we asked the real experts — wedding vendors from around the country — for their predictions. From sequin linens and the color mint to family-style dinners and retro ’90s music, find out what else they had to say here.

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Deborah and Laurence were married at The Ritz Carlton in Cancun, Mexico on November 27 — right after Thanksgiving! “The warm location, and the outstanding customer service of the hotel” made them know it was the venue for them! Who could resist that? The bride wore an ivory sweetheart a-line wedding gown with a ruffled skirt, accessorized with a sash tied in a bow, while the groom wore a black suit and tie. “Walking down the aisle barefoot with the sand between my toes . . . seeing my future life partner, family and close friends in front of this breathtaking ocean view,” Deborah said. “It was a moment of joy and tremendous gratitude with God for allowing everything I envisioned to be materialized.” The ceremony was strictly barefoot! Approximately 25 guests sat on comfy ottoman poufs, aisles were lined with wooden signs that displayed verses such as “love never fails” and “it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily ignored, it keeps no record of wrongs” from 1 Corinthians 13. After the traditional Jewish breaking of the glass, the nuptials were sealed with a kiss under the chuppah. Dinner and dancing followed inside the ballroom. Farm tables were decorated with lit lanterns and candles, continent table names, and lots and lots of rose petals. The newlyweds’ favorite moment? “The song I wrote and sang for Larry,” she said.  Hangover kits attached to bottles of water served as favors, and a grand exit of sparklers ended the night.

You might also love these real weddings:

• Samara & Jeremy’s Travel-Themed Hawaii Beach Wedding
• Anastasia & Steve’s Florida Sunset Beach Wedding
• Mandy & Allen’s 1960s Vintage Texas Backyard Wedding 

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Photos (from left to right): Loise Dress, $48 at Nasty Gal and Gigi Crystalline Bow Shoe Clips, $20 at Dessy 

Spring wedding season is officially upon us! Now that we’ve rounded up our favorite wedding dress trends in WeddingWire’s SpringBook 2014, it’s time to start thinking about accessorizing! From standout sparkler studs to the perfect pair of heels (or flats), here’s 50 affordable little extras to complete your overall look. Grab your purse and get shopping!

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Mandy and Allen were married at a private lakeside residence in Eagle Mountain Lake, Texas on May 18.  ”The landscape was absolutely gorgeous with trees covering the entire front half of the property,” Mandy said. “We both wanted an outdoor spring wedding, so with such a stunning layout, we knew this was the perfect place for us.” Coming up with inspiration was the easy part! They both love the show Mad Men and aviation. So, a 1960s mod travel-theme it was. The bride wore a v-neck lace fit ‘n’ flare wedding gown, accessorized with a statement necklace and shoulder-length veil, while the groom wore a white button-up shirt, black pants, and suspenders, accessorized with a bow tie. Bridesmaids wore flamboyant red off-the-shoulder dress and white gloves. The cutest attendants were the flower girls and ring bearer, who played the part of stewardesses and a pilot, respectively! As guests arrived, they were greeted with multiple destination posters from Los Angeles to London and vintage suitcases. “We decided to exchange our vows privately before the ceremony,” Allen said. “The entire day leading up to that was chaotic and filled with last minute tasks. The moment I turned around and saw her standing there, all the stress was washed away and everything felt completely right.” Plus, the reception decor featured patterned table runners, wooden airplanes, and mint vases and vessels. Music was played on a turntable with lots of oldie tunes from records, postcards served as the guest book, and even vegan-friendly food was prepared. The dessert display included multiple cakes, but that one that stood out most was the one topped with a R2D2 and Ariel from The Little Mermaid. 

You might also love these real weddings:

• Kelli & Derek’s Carnival-Themed Ranch Wedding
• Cameron & Christopher’s Travel-Themed California Wedding
• Ashley & Kevin’s Mad Men-Inspired Virginia Wedding 

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Celebrate the breezy, revitalizing nature of the season with a fresh, no-fuss hairstyle like a bun! From messy sideswepts to braided halo crowns and chic chignons to floral pin backs to tame those fly-aways, get inspired from our hair photo gallery here. How are you wearing your ‘do on your big day? Let us know in the comments below!

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Maggie and Matt were married at the bride’s parent’s home in Waupaca, Wis. on June 23. The bride wore a v-neck a-line wedding gown, accessorized with a pair of lace TOMS shoes, while the groom wore a white button-up shirt, khaki pants, suspenders, accessorized with a checkered bow tie. Even their dog, Lunchbox, had a matching one! Bridesmaids wore handsewn vintage-inspired floral dresses from Etsy and carried organic daisy, billy ball, and greenery bouquets. Guests were greeted with wooden sign posts that directed them to either take a short walk or golf cart ride up the hill to the ceremony.  Maggie was escorted down the aisle with both her mother and father as a guitar was played and the best part? The newlyweds’ priceless reactions once they were announced husband and wife! The reception followed inside the barn decorated with bunting banners, blue mason jars, mix ‘n’ matched china, and vegetarian fare such as black bean and roasted pepper frittatas with warm mango vinaigrette. Bonus: the cake had M&M’s on it.

You might also love these real weddings:

• Patricia & David’s Rustic Alabama Farm Wedding
• Margaret & Jesus’ Sweet Summer Backyard Wedding  
• Emily & Alex’s Maryland Yellow Fall Wedding

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Photos Courtesy of (from left to right): Buzz Bakery and Sweets by E

It’s always super sweet when couples cut their wedding cake during the reception, but it’s always cooler to see what it looks like on the outside and inside, right? Check out our favorite designs from local Washington, DC cake bakers like the latest trend amongst celebrities Tamra Barney and Kaley Cuoco suspending their cake in midair, even upside down, to ombre, yes it’s still in, shades from dark to light and channeling your school spirit with Georgetown Hoya toppers to creating a monogrammed logo with your new initials.

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Laura and Stephen were married  in Denver, Col. on September 15. “Our original site was under water due to extreme flooding,” Laura said. So, they moved it to the bride’s mother’s backyard instead. The bride wore an ivory sweetheart wedding gown with a ruffled skirt, accessorized with a braid updo, while the groom wore a tan suit, accessorized with a patterned bow tie. Bridesmaids wore red strapless maxi dresses, accessorized with aqua belts, and groomsmen kept it casual with simply a white button-up, khakis, and suspenders. “The moment I stepped out from under the porch to walk down the aisle, the morning’s drizzle turned into serious rain,” she said. “I could’ve cried, but my father, our friends, and family we’re sticking it out. Stephen was beaming at me from the altar. What does a little rain matter, right?” Followed the colorful umbrella ceremony, guests enjoyed a tented reception with cucumber-infused water, mimosas, and bloody marys and brunch, including Belgian Liege waffles, bacon, yogurt, fruit, and pecan cinnamon rolls. Yum! Tables were decorated with burlap runners, chevron fabrics, and cactus centerpieces. The newlyweds left in style in an antique Volkswagen Beetle after guests sent them off in a sea of freshly-fallen leaves.

You might also love these real weddings:

• Chelsea & Bill’s Rainy Day Connecticut Wedding
• Emily & Derek’s Pastel Texas Brunch Wedding
• Tiffany & Mark’s Modern Graphic Designers’ Wedding

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Photo: Heidi Ryder Photography

There’s something so special about being set apart from the crowd looking out at all your nearest and dearest loved ones, who came to celebrate your big day, as you take a few quiet moments together as newlyweds at your reception’s sweetheart table. Check out our Decor Editor’s favorite set ups and ways to decorate your place settings, table numbers, and centerpieces too.

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Chantee and Mike were married at Hidden Meadows in Snohomish, Wash. on September 7. “I loved the inside option in case it rained,” Chantee said. “As well as the big barn doors that opened up to the outside patio.” The bride wore a sweetheart ruched wedding gown, accessorized with a jeweled sash and drop dangling earrings, while the groom wore a tan vest and pants, accessorized with argyle socks and converse tennis shoes. Before the ceremony, the couple opted for a first look along the railroad tracks as the ‘maids in mint ruffled dresses and ‘men in matching attire watched patiently for their priceless facial reactions. Guests were greeted with a “happily ever after begins here” wooden post and a chalkboard sign that served as the ceremony programs. The ring bearer rode (yes, on a tricycle!) down the aisle, and following the nuptials, Mike did a fist pump during the first kiss! The reception was decorated with hydrangea and rose centerpieces in various vessels and vases, but the newlyweds’ favorite part of the day? Cutting the cake and taste testing all the other scrumptious sweets such as cake pops, cupcakes, cookies, and marshmallows. At the end of the night, the two posed with a “just married” burlap bunting banner wrapped around them in the fields and were sent-off with a sea of sparklers.

You might also love these real weddings:

• Lori and Zach’s Snowy Mint Winter Ohio Wedding
• Sydney & Alex’s Blue Summer Maryland Inn Wedding
• Lauren & Guy’s Rustic Spring Texas Ranch Wedding  

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 Dress Designers (from left to right): Sareh Nouri and Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids

On Monday, it was our editors’ last day! The designer runway shows generally wowed them by taking risks with bold and bright colors. Who says a bride can’t wear white on her wedding day anyways? Toss tradition in favor for a two-tone pink Leanne Marshall wedding gown with a corset and ruffled skirt, Sareh Nouri’s radiant orchid’s satin organza wedding gown, and let’s not forget about your ‘maids too — Monique Lhuillier revealed rich jewels tones such as eggplant, fuchsia, and emerald. See more gorgeousness here.

Of course, this is only a snippet of our exclusive Bridal Market coverage. Check out our main Bridal Fashion Week page for collection slideshows, our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds, and better yet — download our NEW WedStyle wedding inspiration app! Hint: Search for WWKim, WWLeeor, and WWSarah, or simply select “Bridal Fashion Week” from the filter menu, so you can directly weigh in on your favorite wedding dresses.

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Chrissy and Matt were married at The Inn at Mount Vernon in Sperryville, Va. on October 19. “It’s a working farm that has renovated their farmhouse into a B&B and their former dairy barn into an event space,” Chrissy said. “The barn is SPECTACULAR. It is nearly 100-years-old. . . but has so much character and interesting architecture that it doesn’t feel empty. It was the perfect blank slate for all of the personal touches we wanted to incorporate into our wedding.” The bride wore a lace v-neck fit ‘n’ flare wedding gown, accessorized with a blue hydrangea and red dahlia bouquet, while the groom wore a black suit. Bridesmaids mix ‘n’ matched yet coordinated in different colors and kept warm with yellow pashmina shawls. “We chose to have all of our group portraits and formal shots before the ceremony to save time and make the best of the afternoon light, so we had a first look before we got started,” she said. Notice the no peeking bunting banner? The intimate nuptials overlooked Old Rag Mountain — even a bluegrass trio played! Rose petals were thrown during the recessional as guests yelled, “hooray!” The reception was oh-so colorful with lit paper lanterns and cafe string lights, adn there was plenty of pies. “It was a nod to Matt’s father and stepmother, who served pies at their wedding,” Chrissy said.

You might also love these real weddings:

• Lisa & Chris’ Mountainside New York Wedding
• Alexandria & Travis’ Casual Georgia Farm Wedding
• Rachel & Marcus’ Rustic North Carolina Barn Wedding 

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