It’s photos like this that truly make me happy with my decision to wear a statement piece for my wedding day necklace. More than happy, really. Sometimes you don’t have to wear your pearls on your wedding day (trust me, I love my pearls). Plus, jewelry is a great way to bring color into your wedding day ensemble.
Also, I love all of the photos Tec Petaja took from this wedding. It probably helps that it was the wedding of Mat Kearney, probably one of my most favorite singers.



Images courtesy of Tec Petaja
These dresses are hands down my favorite dresses to-date. They are modern, chic, classic. AND, they are totes re-wearable.


Images courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography
You may recognize a few of these girls from this video.
Can’t help but love a sweet and sentimental wedding day accessory. The bride wore a brand new garter on her wedding day, but paired it with her grandma’s. The perfect “something old” and “something blue.”

Image courtesy of Lemongrass Photography
One of the best elements of a wedding day, other than the obvious (the happy couple) is catching a glimpse of the bride’s gown. Her gown says so much about her personality and her style. It’s no wonder more often than not, girls are staying true to their style.



Images courtesy of Hoffer Photography
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JUST in case you did not get enough of her gorgeousness, here are a few more shots from her wedding day by Lisa Hessel.
I love these shots of the bridal party!


‘Ello gorgeous!



Mmm. That light is delish!


Images courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography
*Zoolander reference thanks to Lisa!
I’ve asked for one thing as a wedding gift from my future husband. Most girls want a pair of diamonds or jewelry of some sort. However, I want a few sweet photos that look like this:

Image courtesy of James Christianson Photographer
So…..I asked for these:

Bulgari
It’s strange, I know. But I LOVE sunglasses. Like it’s my job. I have a million pairs floating around my house.
Was there one accessory you just had to have for your wedding day?
There is something so simply gorgeous about how simple and chic this bride’s dress is.


Images courtesy of Photography by Leah via The Bride’s Cafe
As if I don’t already preach it enough, but really, make the elements of your wedding uniquely personal.
I originally found this real wedding on the Classic Bride site, and did some serious swooning over many of the details the couple focused on:
One: A brooch the groom gave the bride nearly five years prior to their wedding which she never wore. So, while packing for their wedding, she stumbled across it, and only felt it would be fitting to place it on her bouquet.

Two: Megan and Jesse had a gospel choir sing prior to the bride walking down the aisle, and again as everyone left the chapel. A great surprise for the guests.

Three: Including their three year-old yellow lab, who happily walked down the aisle. Twice.

All images courtesy of Melanie Mauer Photography via Classic Bride
Check out the original post over on the Classic Bride to learn more about their other personal details. How would you personalize your wedding?