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from mini cupcakes to midnight swims, our babes know how to celebrate. we’re always blown away by their vision and how they make the most of this special time with friends and family. if you’re searching for fun first wedding look ideas, signage for your unplugged wedding ceremony, or even a modern wedding aesthetic, you’ve come to the right place.
HOLIDAY ENGAGEMENT
#aandbabe heather and john first bonded over their love of wine and long conversations. meeting on a summer day, the couple would enjoy 2.5 years of dating before john dreamed up a christmas proposal fit for their romantic love story. heather adds, “he proposed to me during the christmas season at a beautiful garden decorated with thousands of christmas lights. he made it a “hallmark” proposal”.
MADE WITH LOVE WEDDING DRESS
when wedding planning began, heather had her eyes set on made with love bridal. visiting our a&bé sacramento bridal shop, heather narrowed in on her dream made with love wedding dress.
selecting ‘lola’ by made with love, this corset sequin wedding dress would shimmer throughout their big day at irongate garden inn. keeping her relaxed wedding style in mind, heather paired her sparkly wedding dress with ‘julianne veil’ by sara gabriel. heather’s horsehair trim veil created a beautiful frame and added whimsical movement to her backless bridal gown.
CHIC COURTYARD WEDDING CEREMONY
wearing her hair in soft waves, heather’s easy wedding style fit their courtyard wedding ceremony to a tee. heather and john’s dreamy courtyard wedding ceremony took place in north chico, california.
getting married under a wooden wedding arch decorated with white and pink flowers, flower petals were sprinkled along their brick wedding aisle. from wooden crates overflowing with matching flower arrangements to a hand painted wedding welcome sign, their rustic outdoor ceremony was elegant and effortless.
BEST WEDDING DOG IDEAS
not only was their ceremony decor classic, but so was heather’s bow tie dog collar. we love wedding photos with dogs and the furry friend’s sign saying ‘i loved her first’ was almost too adorable to take.
if you’re considering your pet’s wedding participation, we hope this dog of honor will convince you!
TENTED WEDDING RECEPTION
located in irongate garden inn’s ‘the terrace’ section, heather and john’s guests enjoyed a buffet dinner and medley of desserts. in lieu of a traditional wedding cake, a cupcake wedding tower was on display with a range of cupcake flavors guests could choose from.
their al fresco reception was the end to a fun day spent in nature with friends and family. while the day was overcast it didn’t rain till the last few hours of their wedding. “the rain came a few hours before the end of the night, but i’m told it’s good luck to have rain on your wedding day”.
dress designer: made with love / veil designer: sara gabriel / bridal shop: a&bé sacramento / photographer: earnest & aurelia / venue: irongate garden inn / planning and styling: the 530 bride / florist: m creations floral design / dj: the wedding dj company / catering: roots catering
SUMMER WEDDING
#aandbabe gabi and noah tied the knot on june 3rd during a charming backyard wedding ceremony. their carrollton, texas wedding was full of color and cool wedding details.
the couple selected a soft pink wedding color palette and included shades of pink and salmon into their wedding outfits and decor. noah wore a pink suit with a vintage floral pattern pocket square and bowtie. in one wedding photo, you can see the lining of noah’s suit jacket and the surprise pop of color he chose to complete his modern wedding attire.
MADI LANE WEDDING DRESS
coordinating with the pink suit, gabi wore ‘avery’ by madi lane. finding her dream ivory and mocha wedding dress at a&bé dallas bridal shop, gabi fell in love with this gown and its original details. from the floral appliqué to the glitter tulle layer, this magical madi lane dress was ideal for their carefree and color-filled backyard wedding.
gabi paired this glitter lace a-line wedding dress with a long veil and statement pearl earrings. her oversized orange wedding bouquet matched the flowers on her dress perfectly. with all sorts of floral textures and vibrant hues, their summer wedding style was exciting and elegant.
WEDDING CEREMONY
getting married in front of three arches, their outdoor wedding ceremony was modern. their wedding arch altar blended in with the shades found throughout their wedding details and gabi’s bridal party.
as they shared their first married kiss, you can see gabi’s stunning illusion lace train creating a fairytale wedding photo. spread out against the green grass, gabi’s classic wedding look with bold color captivated every guest in attendance.
WEDDING DOGS
speaking of guests, two furry friends offered their support during the day's celebrations. wearing floral dog collars full of rainbow colored baby’s breath, gabi and noah’s dogs posed with them at the altar after their ceremony ended.
WEDDING POOL JUMP
what better way to end your wedding reception than a bridal party pool jump? stepping past the flower covered diving board, gabi, noah, and a few brave bridesmaids jumped into the pool for an epic ending to their big day!
don’t get us wrong, we love a sparkler wedding exit, but there is something so playful about a pool party wedding reception!
dress designer: madi lane / bridal shop: a&bé dallas / photography: kaitlin hays photo / hair and makeup: beauty style by sol / backdrop: pop of glow / veil: lavoile rose / jewelry: shop kate and mari