Must Love Weddings

Wedding Signatures: New Year, New Life

2010-01-01T01:00:00.000-06:00

Concept by Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
New Years Eve Wedding
Black and White Brides
Silver Ice Theme
Bling Bling Theme
Candlelight Theme
Black and White Theme
Champagne Bubbles Theme

Related Signature Boards:
A Black Tie Affair
When You Wish Upon a Star
Pop the Cork
Elegance
Pearls, Satin, and Lace

Wedding Signatures: A Christmas Wedding

2009-12-25T05:00:00.003-06:00

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Red Brides!
Christmas Brides!
Married Christmas!
Candy Cane Christmas!

Wedding Signatures: A Blue Christmas

2009-12-24T07:00:00.001-06:00

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Blue Brides
Winter Brides!
Winter Sparkle Signature
Something Blue Signature

Wedding Signatures: Winter Wonderland

2009-12-23T08:00:00.001-06:00

Concept by Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Pearl Theme
Winter Brides
Silver Ice Theme
Winter Sparkle Signature Board
Princess Brides Signature Boards
Intimate Winter Romance Signature Board
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Signature Board

Real Wedding Stories:
Becky & Andy's Indoor Winter Wedding Jan 3rd
Kathy & Brian - 01/05/08 - Our Winter Wedding Wonderland

Wedding Signatures: Candy Cane Lane

2009-12-22T02:50:00.001-06:00

Concept by Erie Melnychuk

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Red Brides!
Christmas Brides!
Married Christmas!

Wedding Signatures: Princess Brides: Ariel

2009-12-21T02:12:00.000-06:00

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Beach Brides
Lighting for a Tent?

Disney Theme Weddings
Orange and Blue, Teal or Aqua

See all 6 Princess Brides Signatures here!

Wedding Signatures: Princess Brides: Jasmine

2009-12-19T02:03:00.000-06:00

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Garnet and Tangerine
Disney Theme Weddings
Candy Buffet Pictures Repository
Wedding Pics With Your Pets In Them

Wedding Signatures: Princess Brides: Sleeping Beauty

2009-12-16T13:46:00.002-06:00

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Red Brides!
Random Beautiful Cake
Disney Theme Weddings
Your Wedding Day Transportation

Wedding Signatures: Princess Brides: Belle

2009-12-02T01:00:00.002-06:00

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Romance
Simply Elegant

Disney Theme Weddings

Wedding Signatures: Princess Brides: Snow White

2009-11-25T02:00:00.001-06:00

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Whimsical
Mountains & Forests
Snow White, Rose Red
Disney Theme Weddings
Green, as in "Environmentally Friendly", Wedding Ideas!

Wedding Signatures: Princess Brides: Cinderella

2009-11-21T02:00:00.001-06:00

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Romance

Fit for a Princess
Disney Theme Weddings

Wedding Signatures: Eclectic Fall Wedding

2009-11-17T01:00:00.003-06:00

Concept by Kathy Balch

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:
Rustic/Country/Outdoorsy
Everything Outdoor!
Fall/Autumn

Wedding Signatures: A Very Kennedy Wedding

2009-11-12T09:33:00.007-06:00

Concept by Kathy Balch

Based on the Wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy
To learn details about their actual wedding, visit:
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

If you like this Signature, you might enjoy these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Share the history behind wedding traditions!

Ivory dress... will it clash?
Cake Tables

Wedding Signatures: Happy As Clams

2009-11-02T16:45:00.005-06:00

Concept by Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Shades of Purple and Blue
Navy and...
Blue and Pink Wedding
Cabernet and Marine

Wedding Signatures: A Spooky Halloween Wedding

2009-10-31T08:02:00.002-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Fall/Autumn Theme
Halloween Weddings
A Classic Halloween Wedding Signature Board

Wedding Signatures: A Classic Halloween Wedding

2009-10-30T08:07:00.001-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

A Spooky Halloween Wedding Signature Board

Fall/Autumn Theme

Halloween Weddings

Wedding Signature: Candy Corn Wedding

2009-10-29T11:02:00.000-05:00

Concept by Elizabeth Hickman

Wedding Signatures: Gothic Glam

2009-10-29T08:12:00.002-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Gothic Wedding Theme
Blue & Purple Gothic Wedding Signature Board
Suggestions for a bride who loves black?

Wedding Signatures: Blue & Purple Gothic

2009-10-27T21:02:00.000-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Suggestions for a bride who loves black?
Gothic Wedding Theme
Gothic Glam Signature Board

Wedding Signature: Zebra Chic

2009-10-19T09:00:00.011-05:00

Concept by Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at the MLW Forums:

black and white brides

animal print

pink and zebra signature
a zoo i do signature

Wedding Signature: Twilight Wedding - Bella and Edward

2009-10-15T09:00:00.018-05:00

Inspired by the wedding scene in Breaking Dawn:

Fun ideas:

Vintage style wedding gown circa 1918
Blue sapphire hair combs
White flower garlands with orange blossoms, freesia, lilac and roses
Ceremony in living room
Reception on outdoor dance floor under the trees with twinkle lights and paper lanterns
Silver bridesmaid dresses

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at the MLW Forums:

Wedding Signature: Twilight Wedding - Inspired by the Book Cover

2009-10-14T09:00:00.025-05:00

A red and black gothic wedding with inspiration from the Twilight series:

Fun ideas:

An outdoor ceremony in a mountain meadow followed by a reception featuring a lighted gazebo.
A red, black and white color motif accented by your family crest.
Use a Twilight inspired font on your invitations, programs and place cards.
Serve vegetarian Italian fare, including mushroom ravioli.
Use apples in your centerpieces and other decor (not pictured).
Use satin red ribbon on bouquets and decor, like the cover of Eclipse (not pictured).
Dance to the soundtrack at the reception.
Walk down the aisle to "Clair de Lune"
Arrive in style in a shiny silver Volvo, and make your exit in a classic Chevy truck.
Arrange a family baseball game with custom jerseys after your rehearsal dinner. (You can order custom baseball jerseys at the MLW Store!)

Credit to this YouTube video for many of the ideas. And remember: Just because you can... doesn't mean you should! ;)

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Gothic Wedding Theme
Suggestions for a bride who loves black?
A Twilight wedding

Wedding Signature: Black, White and Coral

2009-10-12T09:51:00.002-05:00

Concept by Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez

If you like this Signature, you might find inspiration in these threads at the MLW Forums:

black and white brides

orange extravagance signature

black and white and mod all over signature

some alternative accent colors:

black, white, and pink

black, white, and purple

black, white and green/yellow

Wedding Signature: I Do, Canoe

2009-10-09T09:00:00.001-05:00

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at the MLW Forums:

Elegant Canoe

Tents

Rustic/Country/Outdoorsy

Everything Outdoor

Wedding Signatures: Winter Sparkle

2009-10-06T23:17:00.001-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Silver Ice Theme
Winter Brides
Christmas Brides
Candy Cane Christmas Signature Board
Married Christmas Signature Board
Intimate Winter Romance Signature Board
Bling Bling Theme
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Signature Board

Wedding Signatures: Pink & Zebra

2009-10-05T07:57:00.001-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Animal Print

Pink & Zebra Signature Board
A Zoo I Do Signature Board

Love is a Zoo Signature Board

Wedding Signatures: Love is a Zoo

2009-10-04T07:47:00.002-05:00

Concept by Erie Melnychuk

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Animal Print

Pink & Zebra Signature Board
A Zoo I Do Signature Board

Wedding Signatures: Sail Away with Me

2009-10-03T07:34:00.001-05:00

Concept by Erie Melnychuk

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Cruise Ship Wedding Signature Board
Beach Brides
Ideas for an elegant canoe wedding
Wed on the Water
Beach Elegance

Wedding Signatures: Happily Ever After

2009-10-02T07:19:00.002-05:00

Your wedding day is a fairytale come true with this Cinderella inspired wedding signature.

Concept by Erie Melnychuk

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Alice in Wonderland Signature Board
Romance Theme
Disney Theme Weddings
Fit for a Princess
Wonderland Theme
Fairy, Butterfly, Enchanted Forest

Wedding Signatures: Eat, Drink, and Be Married

2009-10-01T07:07:00.004-05:00

Concept by Erie Melnychuk

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Winery Theme

Wedding Signatures: Candy Cane Christmas

2009-09-01T09:00:00.002-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Winter Sparkle Signature Board
Silver Ice
Winter Brides
Christmas Brides
Intimate Winter Romance Signature Board
Snow White, Rose Red
Married Christmas Signature Board

Wedding Signatures: Enchanted Forest

2009-08-20T09:00:00.001-05:00

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Everything Outdoor
Rustic/Country/Outdoorsy
Mountains & Forests

Wedding Signatures: The Apple of My I Do

2009-08-17T09:00:00.003-05:00

Photography credits include
Stacey Wright, OnceWed, Country Living, Sedona Wedding Cakes and Michele Butler Events.

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Fall/Autumn
Rustic/Country/Outdoorsy

Wedding Signatures: When You Wish Upon A Star

2009-08-15T09:00:00.002-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Celestial Theme

Wedding Signatures: Cruise Ship Wedding

2009-08-13T09:00:00.003-05:00

Image credits include ABL Wedding, Entertainment Cruises, Joshua Gene, and Carlock's Bakery

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Beach Brides
Ideas for an elegant canoe wedding
Wed on the Water
Beach Elegance

Wedding Signatures: A Zoo I Do

2009-08-11T09:00:00.004-05:00

Image credits include erica m photography and Chelsea Ann Photogaphy

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Animal Print

Pink & Zebra Signature Board

Wedding Signatures: Orange Extravagance

2009-08-09T09:00:00.002-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Garnet & Tangerine
Colorful Celebrations
Orange Brides

Wedding Signatures: Pop the Cork!

2009-08-08T09:00:00.004-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Pearls
Champagne Bubbles Theme

Wedding WTF Friday: At Least the MIL Has Some Sense...

2009-08-07T13:23:00.003-05:00

A bride in China just got married in a dress with a train that is 1.2 miles long.

Says the groom's mother, ""It is a waste of money in my opinion. Though I understand that he wants to show his love on the big day." Sadly, her smarts seem to have skipped the groom.
(article is here)

Real Weddings: Heather and Ken, June 2007

2009-08-04T09:00:00.000-05:00

Location:
South Dakota

Colors:
Purple, white and silver

Advice From the Bride:
I spent 2 years planning the wedding of my dreams and it turned out perfect! I was a member at MLW for about a year of it (I believe). Our wedding was on a Friday which was perfect for our family.

You can see their entire wedding day story on Must Love Weddings!

Wedding Signatures: Pinkaholic

2009-08-01T09:00:00.003-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

All Pink

Wedding WTF Friday: Ensuring Your Bridesmaids Will Never Speak to You Again

2009-07-31T09:00:00.000-05:00

Unless you are Bjork, do not ask your bridesmaids to wear this. Period.

If one of your requirements for your bridesmaid is a bikini wax, you've crossed the line.

Have a suggestion for WTF Fridays? Email it to mustloveweddings at gmail dot com.

Real Weddings: Liz and Zac, June 2008

2009-07-29T09:00:00.000-05:00

Location:
Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks

Liz and Zac had a private ceremony on the garden grounds, followed by a reception in the timber-framed event hall. Zac's daughter Siena served as flower girl.

Wedding Signatures: The Black & ___ Series: Purple

2009-07-28T09:00:00.003-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Black & White Brides
White, Black and Green/Yellow
Suggestion for the bride who loves black

Wedding Signatures: The Black & ___ Series: Lime

2009-07-27T09:00:00.002-05:00

Wedding Signatures: The Black & ___ Series: Yellow

2009-07-26T09:00:00.002-05:00

Best processional EVER

2009-07-25T09:00:00.001-05:00

MLW admin Gina posted a link to this awesome ceremony entrance. We love it!

Wedding WTF Friday: We're Speechless

2009-07-24T09:00:00.001-05:00

There are so many things wrong here, we don't even know where to start.

Have a suggestion for WTF Fridays? Email it to mustloveweddings at gmail dot com.

Real Weddings: Trinia and Evan, July 2007

2009-07-23T09:00:00.002-05:00

Location:
Alberta, Canada

Colors:
Pink and Brown

Special Touches:
Parasols

Top hat and cane

Candy buffet

Advice From the Bride:
Advice I have is not to have a long engagement-- It was very stressful and getting it all done faster would have been easier.

You can read their entire wedding day story on Must Love Weddings!

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Photoshop

2009-07-22T09:00:00.000-05:00

Whether you're disappointed in your wedding photos, or just want to tweak them a little, Photoshop is your best friend. See how the brides on MLW took matters into their own hands.

Krissy

Mara

Beth

and for some Halloween fun, Beth also came up with this:

You can find more examples at Must Love Weddings!

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Color Spotted Photos, Part II

2009-07-21T09:00:00.003-05:00

More examples of wedding pictures that have been color spotted, from the MLW forums.

Jen

Kathy

Melanie

Rmenda

Tala

For more examples, see yesterday's post, or visit this thread on Must Love Weddings for tips and tricks!

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Color Spotted Photos

2009-07-20T09:00:00.003-05:00

One of your wedding photos missing a little something? Try color spotting it. Sometimes a photographer will do it, but most of these were done by brides themselves on the MLW forums!

Andrea

Carrie

Jade

Rebecca

We'll have more examples tomorrow, and you can get tips on doing it yourself in this thread at Must Love Weddings!

Wedding WTF Friday: Cartoon Kitty Couture

2009-07-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

Nothing screams, "Not old enough to get married!" like a cartoon character based dress.

Except for maybe the $130 garter...

Or the $500 tiara.

Seriously, how did that model keep a straight face?

Have a suggestion for WTF Fridays? Email it to mustloveweddings at gmail dot com.

Wedding Signatures: A South Beach Affair

2009-07-16T09:00:00.003-05:00

Concept by Heather Brooks

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

The Modern Wedding

Wedding Signatures: Teal and Cherry

2009-07-15T09:00:00.003-05:00

Concept by Kate Hart

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Teal & Cherry

Wedding Hair: Inspiration versus Real Thing, Part II

2009-07-14T09:00:00.000-05:00

More examples of brides' hair inspirations and the results on their big day!

Michelle's inspiration

and results

Pam's inspiration

and results

Stacey's inspiration

and results

Stacie's inspiration

and results

For more examples, see yesterday's post or visit this thread at Must Love Weddings!

Wedding Hair: Inspiration versus Real Thing

2009-07-13T09:00:00.002-05:00

Having a photo of your dream do is a huge help to your hairdresser. Here are some real brides' inspiration photos and wedding day results!

DeAnne's inspiration

and results

Christina's inspiration

and results

Melanie's inspiration

and results

We'll have more comparisons tomorrow! For more wedding hair inspirations, visit this thread at Must Love Weddings!

Real Weddings: Rmenda and James, September 2006

2009-07-12T09:00:00.000-05:00

Location:
Ketchum, Oklahoma

Colors:
Red & White

Advice From the Bride:
My whole wedding cost under $3,000 . I bought most of my stuff (including my dress) off ebay. I bought some stuff new, some used.. Bargain shopped for a cheap nice location, photographer. Then I resold most everything on ebay after the wedding.

You can see their entire wedding day story on Must Love Weddings!

Wedding Signatures: Over the Mountains and Through the Woods

2009-07-11T09:00:00.001-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

If you like this Signature, you might find more inspiration in these threads at Must Love Weddings:

Everything Outdoor
Rustic/Country/Outdoorsy
Mountains & Forests

Wedding WTF Friday: From the Pros

2009-07-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

These are all awesome pics from the WPJA.

Have a suggestion for WTF Fridays? Email it to mustloveweddings at gmail dot com.

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Getting Ready

2009-07-09T09:00:00.001-05:00

Getting ready pictures aren't always an essential part of a bride's photography package, but they are some of our favorites.

Gina

Aramelle

Carrie

Jaci

Jillian

Elizabeth (with sister Kate and mom Diane, who co-own MLW with Gina*, above, and photographer Jason Hudson)

*and also Lacie. :)

To see more photos of real brides getting ready, visit this thread at Must Love Weddings!

Wedding Signatures: Alice In Weddingland

2009-07-08T09:00:00.004-05:00

Alice in Wonderland meets springtime wedding!

Concept by Heather Brooks

Real Weddings: Gina and TJ, May 2006

2009-07-07T09:00:00.000-05:00

Locations:
Las Vegas, BABY

Colors:
Black and Pink

Advice From the Bride:
My advice? Eloping was the best decision EVER. Having an all-inclusive did wonders for eliminating stress. If you're not picky about having tons of guests and a lot of fuss, Vegas is the place to make that happen. They catered to our every need and I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff at Treasure Island was.

We love Gina's bright pink crinoline!

Wedding Photo Inspiration: First Kiss

2009-07-06T09:00:00.001-05:00

Some of our favorite first kiss photos from the Must Love Weddings forums

Jade

Natalie

Mara

Rmenda

WesterBritt

To see more real life first kisses, visit this thread at Must Love Weddings!

Wedding Signatures: Playful Plumerias

2009-07-05T09:00:00.005-05:00

Concept by Raychel Ackley

Wedding WTF Friday: Bubble Butt

2009-07-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

Of course we've all heard the bridesmaid butt bow jokes, but for the bride to do this to herself?

MLW Member Maria points out, "It could be worse. It could be pink."

Have a suggestion for WTF Fridays? Email it to mustloveweddings at gmail dot com.

Vendor Spotlight: Meredith Melody-Hubbell

2009-07-02T09:00:00.000-05:00

A long time friend of several MLW members, photographer Meredith Melody-Hubbell works from Little Rock, Arkansas, providing beautiful wedding, pregnancy and family photography. Here is a small sampling of her work.

Click the link above to visit her site, or visit her blog here.

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Dance with Dad

2009-07-01T09:00:00.002-05:00

Here are a few of our favorite pictures of real brides' dances with their fathers from the Must Love Weddings forums.

Tala

Sisters Elizabeth and Kate

Wendy

To see more real life father-daughter dances, visit this thread at Must Love Weddings!

Wedding Photo Inspiration: First Dance

2009-06-30T09:00:00.001-05:00

Here are some of our favorite first dance photos from the Must Love Weddings forums.

Kellie

Krissy

Carrie

Melanie

Kathy and Jer

To see more real life first dances, visit this thread at Must Love Weddings.

Real Weddings: Aramelle and James, June 2007

2009-06-29T09:00:00.002-05:00

Location:
Boise, Idaho

Colors:
Periwinkle with ivory accents and touches of other "summery" (pink, purple, yellow, etc) colors

Advice From the Bride:
Our wedding was a vow renewal. After being married in a small ceremony the year before, we chose to do the renewal to celebrate with our family and friends. We took on a lot of DIY projects, including STDs, invites, centerpieces, and flowers. My favorite part of the ceremony was our "twist" on the unity candle, a passing of the light involving all of our guests.

You can read their entire wedding day story at Must Love Weddings!

The King of Pop rocks the reception

2009-06-26T19:45:00.004-05:00

Must Love Weddings marks the passing of a music legend with some of our favorite wedding reception videos from around the web featuring songs by Michael Jackson.

The video that claims to be the "original bridal party Thriller."

Nice medley, and it's always better when the bride can actually dance.

There are few things stranger than pelvic thrusts in a bridal gown.

Rival bridal parties square off Michael versus Janet style

And proving that great music knows no borders:

Wedding WTF Friday: I Glue

2009-06-26T09:00:00.000-05:00

Because regular glue just wouldn't do...

Have a suggestion for WTF Fridays? Email it to mustloveweddings at gmail dot com.

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Dream Cake vs Real Cake

2009-06-25T09:00:00.000-05:00

What you ask of your baker and what you get are sometimes very different things. Luckily the girls below from the MLW Forums were happy with their results!

Jenn, Melanie and Becky's cakes were almost perfect replicas of their inspiration pictures.
Jenn's Inspiration:

Result:

Melanie's Inspiration:

Result:

Becky's Inspiration:

Result:

According to Kari, to say that she was "pleased" is an understatement.
Inspiration:

Result:

Maggie almost cried tears of joy when she saw hers.
Inspiration:

Result:

Wendy's baker doesn't work with fondant, so they worked together to come up with an alternative she liked just as much.
Inspiration:

Result:

Beth didn't know what she wanted until she found this inspiration for a cake topper, which she sent to a friend. She didn't see any more details until her reception, where she was elated to find her perfect cake!
Inspiration:

Result:

Wedding WTF Friday: Confusing Your Wedding With the Bachelor Party

2009-06-19T10:30:00.000-05:00

Who needs a bouquet when you can have side boob?

Or just wear the flowers on your bikini instead?

Have a suggestion for WTF Fridays? Email it to mustloveweddings at gmail dot com.

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Model versus Bride II

2009-06-18T09:00:00.000-05:00

More real brides from the MLW forums show the pros how it's done.

Meghan's dress on the model

On Meghan

Nikki's dress on the model

On Nikki

Kayleen's dress on the model

On Kayleen

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Model versus Bride

2009-06-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder how dresses look on REAL women instead of models? These ladies from the MLW forums show the pros how it's done.

Amanda's dress on the model

On Amanda

Ashley's dress on the model

On Ashley

Kathy's dress on the model

On Kathy

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Dream Bouquet vs Real Bouquet

2009-06-15T09:00:00.001-05:00

Real brides' bouquet inspirations and what they carried down the aisle

Kayleen's inspirations:

Result:

Laura's inspiration:

Result:

Melanie's inspiration:

Result:

Trin's inspiration:

Result:

Wendy's inspirations:

Result:

WesterBritt's inspiration:

Result:

Wedding Signature: ::dots of love::

2009-06-14T09:00:00.001-05:00

Concept by Melissa Scholten

Real Weddings: Alicia and Chad, April 2008

2009-06-13T09:00:00.000-05:00

Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Colors
Yellow and white

Special Touches
Alicia and Chad had to work around the military's schedule. "I put my wedding together in a week. Everything just fell into place-- we just did the best that we could. I just made decisions and rolled with them, and they fell into place perfectly. It was amazing how everything ended up matching perfectly. My dress was a bridesmaid dress, flowers were fake, and my sister owned her bridesmaid dress, it was just one that she had. We made all of our own food, and put it all together. It was amazing, I love the way everything turned out!"

Wedding WTF Friday: Confusing Your Wedding Day With Your Wedding Night

2009-06-12T09:00:00.001-05:00

Sexy is one thing...

Half naked in your lingerie is another.

Have a suggestion for WTF Fridays? Email it to mustloveweddings at gmail dot com.

Wedding Photo Inspiration: The Nature of Rings, Part II

2009-06-11T09:00:00.000-05:00

More of our favorite creative photos of rings in a natural state

Walters and Walters

Jasalyn Thorne

Meredith Melody-Hubbell

Both by Jason and Kori Hudson

Wedding Photo Inspiration: The Nature of Rings

2009-06-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

Some of our favorite creative photos of rings in a natural state

Joe Elario

Millie Holloman

Nicole Neff

The last two came from either Rocktographers or Flickr-- please leave a comment if you know who we should credit!

Real Weddings: Jessica and Raif, September 2007

2009-06-09T09:00:00.000-05:00

Location
Illinois

Colors
Royal blue, sage & lavender

Special Touches
We had a kosher, traditional, modest Jewish wedding in a fantastic modern location that held a lot of meaning for us, but wasn't the traditional synagogue. We spent a lot of time preparing for the ceremony, and then had a great time at the reception. We also handmade our chuppah & ketubah, two major elements of the ceremony.

Real Weddings: Becky and Andy, January 2004

2009-06-07T09:00:00.000-05:00

Location

Ceremony:
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, AR

Reception:
UARK Bowl

Colors
White and blue

Special touches
The couple was engaged on a hiking trip and wanted their wedding to reflect their love of the outdoors. However, they also had to work around their school schedules, necessitating a winter wedding. So they brought the outdoors in with pinecones and greenery gathered by family the day before.

As a symbol of support for the union, all of the guests were given candles. After the wedding party had made its entrance, the ushers lit the candles of the guests in the back pews, who passed the flame forward. Becky made her entrance to a sanctuary filled with candlelight.

The bride's hair jewelry was actually several antique brooches repurposed for the occasion.

The bride's mother and stepfather's band played several songs at the reception.

The bride hand punched snowflake shaped confetti to be thrown at the couple's exit.

The groom's cake honored his beloved dog Bart.

Other details:

Photography by Jason Hudson

Wedding Signatures: Sexy In White

2009-06-06T09:00:00.000-05:00

Wedding WTF Friday: Taking It To Extremes

2009-06-05T09:00:00.000-05:00

Community Leader Raychel found this idea online somewhere:
"GOING ALL OUT?
Really love your wedding colors? Add coordinating dye to the toilet water."

Member Jillian replies, "Dying the toilet water! Why didn't I think of that? I should tell my friend right away. Wait, her colors are chocolate and honey. No, that wouldn't be such a good idea."

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Wedding Photo Inspiration: Children

2009-06-04T09:00:00.000-05:00

Photo credits include Jason Hudson, among others. Please leave us a comment if you recognize other artists!

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Flower Details

2009-06-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

Credits include Jason Hudson, among others-- please tell us in the comments if you know who should be credited!

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Shoe Details

2009-06-02T09:00:00.000-05:00

If you know who should be credited for these pictures, please leave us a comment!

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Tasty Rings

2009-06-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

Some of our favorite unique ring and food shots

Amelia Lyon

Next Exit

Rani Lu (I think)

Real Photography

Millie Holloman

Uncredited images are from Rocktographers.com-- please leave a comment if you know who should receive credit!

Wedding Photo Inspiration: Music and Bling

2009-05-31T09:00:00.000-05:00

Some of our favorite creative ring shots incorporating music and jewelry

Whitebox

Meredith Melody-Hubbell

Jeff Newsom

Stacy Reeves

Steven Tackeff

Wedding Signatures: Fun In The Sun

2009-05-30T09:00:00.001-05:00

Concept by Kim White

Wedding WTF Friday: Encouraging Bridezillas

2009-05-29T09:00:00.000-05:00

This week's entry: Encouraging grown women to think that the world revolves around them, even for one day
.
No, honey, it's not. It's really, really not.

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Real Weddings: Kate and Josh, June 2001

2009-05-28T09:00:00.000-05:00

Location
Ceremony:
St. Catherine's at Bell Gable, Fayetteville, AR

Reception:
Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center

Colors
Pink, blue and yellow

Special Touches
A friend who was out of the country and unable to participate in the wedding drew a picture of the chapel for the program covers.

The bride and groom hand wrote poetry they loved on the table runners.

Besides a harpist for the ceremony, the bride's sister and a friend of the couple performed "Songbird."

The mother of the bride, with help from aunts, grandmothers and cousins, arranged all of the flowers.

The bride and her father arrived in a horse drawn carriage. The mother of the bride met them at the ceremony site and walked down the aisle with them.

The reception was wild, crazy and fun.

Advice
Leave plenty of time in your day for just being with the ones you love. This is the first and probably last time that everyone you love will be together in one place. Don't miss it.

Hire a videographer. I was so overwhelmed walking down the aisle that I never heard the harpist until I saw the video.

Don't let minor catastrophes ruin your day. It rained until 15 minutes after our ceremony was supposed to start, but when the sun came out we put the groomsmen to work drying chairs and everything was sparkling and beautiful.

Don't be afraid to take a chance on a photographer who is just starting out, as long as you like the work they already have to show.

Professional photography by Jason Hudson

Real Weddings: Erie and Greg, January 2005

2009-05-27T09:00:00.002-05:00

Location
Edmonton, Alberta

Colors
Red, green, white, and touches of silver and gold.

Special Touches
We wanted a winter wedding using the warmer colors of the season. Our inspiration was Christmas, our favorite time of the year. We wanted our wedding to be very personal and have all our favorite things. We picked our own contemporary vows, the wedding was performed by my best friend's parents, we had Irish dancers from my dance school perform at the reception, and the music for the ceremony was from the choir where we met.

Advice from the Bride
Make the day your own. A wedding is the celebration of two people coming together, and that should be the focal point! Personal touches will make your day unique and memorable! And don't forget about the marriage afterwards. We spent about a year (or more!) of marriage preparation with our officiant.

Real Weddings: Elizabeth and Jeff, October 2007

2009-05-26T09:00:00.001-05:00

Location:

Waterford Estates, Goshen, AR

Colors:
Kiwi, Orange, Espresso, Cream

Special Touches:
We did a candy bar instead of favors. Not only was it gorgeous, but it added a fun touch to the wedding!

The couple also substituted pumpkin pies for a groom's cake.

The phrase "Eat, Drink and Be Married" was a motif used throughout the wedding.

The last names of the bride and groom both begin with H, which became a second motif carved into over 30 pumpkins.

Many elements of the wedding were "do it yourself." The bride, along with her mother and sister, designed and printed the invitations, programs, candy buffet bags, and guest tags. Flowers were all arranged by the mother of the bride, and all of the decorations were assembled by the bride's family.

Advice from the Bride:
If you can afford a wedding planner for the day of, get one. I had my mom (a professional wedding planner) and her friends and man, am I grateful!

Professional photography by Jason Hudson

Real Weddings: Stacie and Bryan, August 2006

2009-05-25T09:00:00.002-05:00

Today we're starting a series of four real wedding features, one for each season, beginning with Stacie and Bryan's summer wedding in British Columbia!

Location:
Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club, Richmond BC Canada

Colors:
Blue, Chocolate Brown and Ivory

Special Touches:
Stacie and Bryan's ceremony took place under a chuppah.

Chair covers at the reception featured chocolate brown sashes.

Favors were cookies in the shape of tuxedos for the men and a replica of the bride's dress for the ladies, both with a tea bag attached for "tea and a cookie."

The couple also had a wishing tree in addition to their guest book,

Advice from the Bride:
In the days leading up to the wedding, if anyone offers to help with anything say YES! Don't try and do it all on your own because things are bound to be forgotten. If something is forgotten, don't stress... chances are you are the only one who will notice anyway! And have fun! All of this planning pays off and enjoy your special day!

You might also enjoy these threads on the MLW Forums:
Canadian Brides
Tiffany blue wedding ideas
Baby Blue and Chocolate Brown

Wedding Signatures: Pink and White Cherry Blossoms

2009-05-24T09:00:00.000-05:00

Concept by Stacie Grahn

If you like this signature, check out these other threads at Must Love Weddings:
Cherry Blossoms
Green and Pink Brides
Garden Weddings

Wedding Signatures: Under the Tuscan Sun

2009-05-23T09:00:00.000-05:00

Wedding WTF Friday: Light Up Dresses

2009-05-22T09:00:00.000-05:00

This week: Light up dresses

If you love this idea, you can find it here.

If you have an idea for WTF Friday, email it to us at mustloveweddings at gmail dot com.