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27 Jan

Destination Wedding in Jamaica by Raquel Reis

The beauty in this destination wedding is how personal it feels. Instead of being thousands of miles away, everyone looks like they are celebrating in the couple’s {beachy} back yard. With a dapper groom in a white jacket, and a bride that oozes of old hollywood glamour, this wedding is classy, and comfortable. Can it get any better than that? There might be sand underneath your toes, but that doesn’t mean you should lose the glitz and glam of a wedding. The bride wore Christian Louboutin’s down the aisle and accessorized with a jeweled headpiece. Their wedding was held at the Round Hill Resort in Jamaica, and photographed by Raquel Reis.

Wedding Photography: Raquel Reis / Venue + Catering: Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Montego Bay, Jamaica / Calligraphy + Monogrammed Stamp: Mara Zepeda of Neither Snow / Save the Dates: iomoi / Postcards + Postage Stamps: Designed by Bride and Her Mother on Zazzle / Vintage Stamps: Precious Owl / Flowers: Paulette of Tai Flora / Wedding Gown: J. Mendel / Butcher’s Twine: The Twinery / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Dolce & Gabbana via Net-a-Porter / Shoes: Custom Christian Louboutin / Groom’s Outfit: Ralph Lauren / Groom’s Cufflinks: Jeneri Jewelry / Wedding Stationery: Anita Katz Forster Design (Owned by bride’s mother, artfulwall@aol.com)

By The Wedding Party Studio | Posted in Caribbean Weddings, Destination Weddings, Outdoor Wedding, Wedding Gowns, wedding venue | Tagged beach destination weddings, Beach Wedding, Beach Wedding Dress, Bridal Shoes, Christian Louboutin Wedding Shoes, Destination Wedding Themed Details and Decor, Destination Weddings, Hollywood Glamour Wedding, Jamaica Beach Wedding | Comments (0)

26 Jan

Natural Light Bridal Portrait from Wisner Photo

One of the best parts of this bridal portrait session is the beauty in the natural light. It is not harsh or glaring, and it highlights the brides best features. Many photographers know that the best light is right after sunrise, or the twilight hour right before sunset. Since many of use don’t want to be up at 6 am, make sure to schedule your photography session for a late afternoon. This is when you will get those natural sunspots and rays of light in your photo. No photoshop necessary!

By The Wedding Party Studio | Posted in Tips for the Bride, Wedding Gowns, Wedding Photography | Tagged Bridal Portrait Photography, Dallas Wedding Photographer, Natural Light Photography, Nature Bridal Portrait, Wedding Photography | Comments (0)

25 Jan

Rainy Day Bride

Don’t let a little {big} thunderstorm ruin your big day. As we brace for flooding in North Texas, here are some ways to save the day with an umbrella, rainboots, and your perfect man. All images from Pinterest.

By The Wedding Party Studio | Posted in Inspiration Boards, Outdoor Wedding, Tips for the Bride, Wedding Accesssories, Wedding Shoes | Tagged Rainy Day Bride, Rainy Wedding, Rainy Wedding Planning, Umbrella Wedding Decor, Umbrellas at the Wedding, Wedding Day Rain | Comments (0)

24 Jan

Portraits of a Military Couple

I feel like this couple is telling eachother a secret in these photographs. With every click of Kari Crowe’s camera, they are whispering sweet nothings and stealing glances. They are so in love, it almost hurts.

By The Wedding Party Studio | Posted in Outdoor Wedding, Tips for the Bride, Wedding Photography | Tagged Dallas Wedding Photographer, fort worth wedding, Fort Worth Wedding Photography, Kari Crowe Photography, Wedding Photography | Comments (0)

23 Jan

Mint- The “it” color for Spring!

From mint juleps, to mint nail polish, to a mint cake- you can cast everything in the sweetest minty-green light at your wedding! It is fresh, sweet and subtle. Using this color in everything will be calming and classic. The underwhelming vibe is an excellent way to tie together your jewelry, and your cake stands. Go crazy with mint this spring!

By The Wedding Party Studio | Posted in Color Palettes, DIY Projects, Inspiration Boards, Tips for the Bride | Tagged Mint Color Scheme, Mint Wedding Color, Spring Color Scheme, spring fling, spring wedding | Comments (0)

20 Jan

Fun Wedding Hairstyles

Happy Friday, y’all! Here are some great hairstyles to pump up your day. An up-do can be stiff, but these are anything but! With braids, and flowers, and some serious volume- you can create anything you want.

By The Wedding Party Studio | Posted in Beauty, Tips for the Bride, Wedding Fashion, hair accessories, hair combs, headpieces | Tagged Bridal Accessories, Bridal Fashion, Bridal Hair, hair updo combs, Wedding Hair Accessories, Wedding Hair Top Bun, Wedding Hair with Flowers | Comments (0)

19 Jan

Colored Diamond Engagement Rings

While I am a huge fans of a super-sparkly diamond, there is something giddy and romantic about a pastel hued engagement ring. Right now, I am loving light pink and light blue. Whether those be pink sapphires, aquamarines, or colored diamonds, I think they can be beautiful in a delicate ring. Used lightly, these stones will not overpower your ring. All images come from pinterest!

By The Wedding Party Studio | Posted in Inspiration Boards, Tips for the Bride | Tagged blue engagement ring, colored engagement ring, New York City Engagement, pink engagement ring, purple engagement ring, Stunning Engagement Rings, Unique Engagement | Comments (0)

18 Jan

Amazing Holiday Wedding in Houston

Taylor Lord Photography shot a beautiful Houston wedding that featured all of the glitz of the holidays. Their wedding had touches of gold in every corner, a fabulous mink coat, peppermint hot chocolate guest favors, and a fake snow exit that made for excellent photographs!

By The Wedding Party Studio | Posted in City Weddings, Color Palettes, Inspiration Weddings, Tips for the Bride, Wedding Decor, Wedding Photography, Wedding Style | Tagged Christmas Wedding Planning, Holiday Bride, Holiday Wedding, Holiday Wedding Planning, Houston Bride, Houston Photographer, Houston Wedding Planning, Taylor Lord Photography | Comments (0)

17 Jan

Elle Macpherson at the Golden Globes

My first thought when I saw Elle Macpherson step onto the red carpet at the Golden Globes was how effortlessly ethereal she looked. Would that dress not make the most beautiful bridal gown? And throw on some big gold earrings, and colorful bangles for a fun reception look. Her hair was beautiful, and a light veil would look gorgeous pinned into the crown. Wearing a gorgeous Zac Posen gown and jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz, the supermodel looked better than anyone else on the red carpet!

By The Wedding Party Studio | Posted in Inspiration Boards, Style Files, Tips for the Bride, Wedding Fashion, Wedding Gowns, Wedding Style | Tagged Bridal Fashion, Bridal Gown Fashion, Bridal Gowns, Brides, Elle Macpherson, Golden Globes Fashion | Comments (0)

16 Jan

Georgia Plantation Reception

This deliciously southern reception was held in an old cotton warehouse. With a strict budget, the bride focused on a DIY look that she accomplished through antique malls and flea markets. Instead of the traditional, large bridal cake, the bride chose multiple small cakes. This is great for a tight budget! They also had coke floats and Krispy Kreme donuts- is your mouth savoring or what? This wedding comes from Southern Weddings!