In honor of it being the last day of spring, I am sharing a beautiful real wedding today that showcases the breathtaking natural beauty of a North Carolina beach on a spring evening. Maria and Shane got married at Holden Beach on April 12, 2014 in front of 100 family members and friends. Lauren DeMoss Photography did an amazing job capturing the soft beauty of the day–get ready for a whole lot of gorgeous:
Internet Roundup: What NOT to Say to a Bride, Veil Shopping Tips, and More!
As a wedding enthusiast and blogger myself, I truly appreciate good wedding content on other sites, blogs, and social media outlets. Today, I am sharing several of my favorite recently-discovered wedding articles and tips!
1. 10 Things You Should Never Say to a Bride Before Her Wedding
Wedding Dress Sample Sale! June 21 at J. Majors in Charlotte, NC
Still looking for your wedding dress? Look no further! J. Majors Bridal Boutique in Charlotte, NC, is having their annual summer sample sale on Saturday, June 21, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No appointment necessary! Select gowns will be 30%-90% off original price.
Fun Wedding Reception Idea: Beverage Boats!
What could be better than an ice cold beer? Grabbing an ice cold beer from an adorable beverage boat, that’s what.
Inexpensive and Fun Bridal Shower or Bachelorette Favor Idea: Nail Polish!
Aren’t all of the events leading up to weddings so much fun? Engagement parties, showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties…there is lots of fun to be had! However, if you are hosting one of these soirees, you might find that costs add up quickly. Throwing a ladies-only bridal shower or a bachelorette party? Here’s a favor idea that is adorable, yet won’t break the bank: nail polish!
Trending: Wedding Gowns with Floral Prints and Embellishments
Here in the Carolinas, it’s no secret that we love our blooms. Dogwood, Carolina jasmine, magnolias, lilies, hydrangeas, roses, gardenias…we have some truly stunning flowers in our region! It seems only fitting, then, that we would show our love for flowers by adorning our wedding gowns with pretty blooms. Here are a few of my current favorite gowns showcasing floral prints and embellishments:
1. Keisha by Sottero and Midgley 
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Lilly Pulitzer Wedding Inspiration in Pink and Green
Bright colors, cheerful prints, and lightweight fabrics that help you keep your cool when it’s 100 degrees with 90% humidity outside? Yes, please! Thanks to the late Lillian Pulitzer Rousseau, also known as the “Queen of Prep” and founder of the Lilly Pulitzer clothing line, Carolina belles have enjoyed getting gussied up in Lilly Pulitzer clothing since the 1950s. The colorful, preppy designs are a true Southern favorite. Today, I am celebrating Ms. Lilly’s contribution to Carolina style with a Lilly Pulitzer-inspired pink and green wedding vision.
First up: the save the date!
Palm Frond Flowers: Budget-Friendly Bouquet Idea!
Hi there belles and beaus! I have an exciting, budget-friendly bouquet idea to share today. While I was in Charleston this past week, I couldn’t resist stopping by the Historic City Market to take a look at all the local artwork, gifts, and crafts on display. As I walked through, something caught my eye: the beautiful bouquet pictured below.
Wedding Gown Sale at Anjolique Bridal May 24-26 in Cornelius, NC
Attention belles! If you live near Charlotte, NC, and are in the market for a wedding dress, there is an upcoming sale you need to know about. Anjolique Bridal (located in Cornelius) is having a wedding gown sale Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-26). All dresses will be on sale, and you can score 10-70% off inventory dresses. Additionally, all brides who purchase a dress during the sale will receive $100 off a veil!
10 Nautical Place/Escort Cards Perfect for a Seaside Wedding
Hi there belles and beaus! I am looking out my window at the ocean as I write this, making me all the more excited for today’s nautical wedding inspiration. Who doesn’t love a seaside wedding in the Carolinas? The soothing sound of the ocean waves, the picturesque white sand, and of course the possibility for lots of fun nautical-themed details. If you’re planning a beach wedding (or possibly even a lakeside wedding…lots of possibility for a nautical theme there as well!), come steal some of these ideas for your place/escort cards:
1. Oyster Shells: How beautiful and unique are these oyster shell escort cards? Gather them yourself and then have some friends help you write names for a budget-friendly way to wow your guests.
