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I Do Venues: The Berkeley City Club Details and Stolen Moments
Photography by: First Comes Love Summary I can't think of a wedding venue in the East Bay that embraces the elements of a vintage design more graciously than the Berkeley City Club. Julia Morgan's architectural style is unparalleled. The building ...
1920's Style Engagement Shoot From Cristy Cross Photography
Cristy Cross Photography shared with us this super cute engagement shoot. This adorable couple told Cristy that they love the 1920s and camping. So she researched what it was looked like to camp in the 1920's and came up with this 1920's style ...
I Do Venues: Auberge du Soleil in Napa Capture the Moment
Photography By: Julie Mikos Summary When planning your wedding, there is really only one thing that you can take away with you - your photographs. Your wedding photographs will be passed on to future generations and mark an event that will impact ...
I Do Venues: Asian Art Museum in San Francisco
Photography By: Kevin Chin Photography Sneak Preview Before it was titled the Asian Art Museum - the historic structure at 200 Larkin Street was a bustling part of the Civic Center. Originally San Francisco's main library, the Asian Art Museum took ...
Sarah K Chen Boudoir Session
We are loving this racy boudoir session from Sarah K Chen, ummm this bride is beautiful! Be sure to check out her entire sexy session here, you'll definitely want to see more. So many cute ideas and check out the pink shrug - so cute! Photography: ...
I Do Venues: Haas Lilienthal House Sneak Preview
Photography by: Billy Winters Photography Sneak Preview Transport your guests to a simpler time when hosting an elegant wedding celebration at The Haas Lilienthal House in San Francisco. Renowned for its 18th century Victorian architecture, this ...
I Do Venues: Casa Real Design Tips
Photography By: Julie Mikos Summary If you are looking for an amazing venue to exchange traditional wedding vows, look no further. Casa Real, located in the Livermore Valley, has everything a traditional bride could want. The richly appointed ...
I Do Venues: Bently Reserve Gorgeous
Photography by: Andrew Weeks Summary Ceremonies at the Bently Reserve will take your breath away. The history of the facility paired with its detailed architecture creates a ceremony that is elegant and awe-inspiring. As your guests arrive, they ...
Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations
The Wedding Chicks welcome Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations to our Southern California Hand Picked Section. Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations is an event design company that takes a creative and individual approach to each event. What sets Alchemy ...
For Japan With Love
We will be participating in the Blogger's Day of Silence, part of the For Japan with Love Disaster Relief, to show our support for all who are now suffering in Japan. That means that tomorrow, on March 18th, there will be no new posts. We hope you ...
Jacqueline Ashley Events - A Light Exists in Spring - Temecula, California
I recently had the opportunity to team up with some of my favorite Temecula vendors such as Temecula Floral Studio to create this gorgeous tablescape. Stefanie of Joie de Vivre Photography discovered this dreamlike meadow deep in the heart of ...
Next Stop on The Love Tour!
What could be better then sipping some tasty vino and planning your wedding! Brides and grooms getting hitched in Orange County or Los Angeles you don't want to miss this. If you missed the first tour now is your chance! On March 16th Palos Verdes ...
Poetry Elite Photo Booths
We are always excited to introduce you to new Hand Picked Vendors. Poetry Elite Photo Booths is just about the most fun addition to any wedding! Guests cannot get enough of this photo booth, they will line up for this good time. Check out how much ...
I Do Venues: San Francisco Film Centre
Photography By: Sarabek Images Summary The Palm Room at the San Francisco Film Centre is a wedding venue that can pack a definite punch. Located in the Presidio, this historic Spanish building has a classic look with old world character, but ...
You Need This Burlap Bird Cake Topper
Cotton Bird Designs You need this beyond adorable Burlap Bird Cake Topper. We love these sweet little birds. According to Cotton Bird Designs, they were inspired by the beautiful poem 'I carry your heart with me' by E E Cummings. Know about a ...
10.11 MAKEUP | Southern California Makeup Artist
We are always excited to introduce you to new Hand Picked Vendors. 10.11 Makeup is no exception, specializing in providing the most beautiful and natural makeup, we fell in love with Erica the first time we met her. We have personally had our hair ...
I Do Venues: Check Out The Surf At Big Sur
Photography by: Jessamyn Harris Summary So, what do you do when you have a client who decides to get married completely off the grid? Any good event planner will tell you, it will happen and you better be prepared for anything. Last year, our own ...
Heather & Jonathan {Photography by Critsey Rowe}
It's the first day of March and Spring is in the air, what better way to get us dreaming of blossoming trees, warmer weather and visions of lovely than with this stunning soiree, captured by renown photojournalist Cristsey Rowe Photography. This ...
melissa + john vintage engagement session
When we first met Melissa and John, we knew they were going to be amazing to photograph because they love theater and are willing to do just about anything to get fantastic images. We came up with the idea of shooting their engagement photos in a ...
Found Vintage Rentals
We are super excited to introduce you one of our new Hand Picked Vendors Found Vintage Rentals, specializing in providing incredible pieces to create the perfect environment for weddings, events and celebrations. We fell in love with Jeni of Found ...
Blue Magpie Hand Crafted Invitations
We are super excited to introduce you one of our new Hand Picked Vendors Blue Magpie, specializing in creating custom, handcrafted and sewn fabric invitations and announcements! We fell in love with Jeannine of Blue Magpie and her fabulous designs ...
New Inspiration Board Builder From Style Me Pretty
In case you did not know already, Miss Abby, over at Style Me Pretty, recently launched her new and improved style board maker. You have to check it out! You can easily search the entire Style Me Pretty archive of images by tag or color. Need to ...
Vanilla Bake Shop, Southern California Cake Studio
We are super excited to introduce you one of our newest Hand Picked Vendors, Vanilla Bake Shop, a Southern California cake studio. Here is just a taste of their oh so yummy work! We have personally eaten their cakes and they are amazing to say the ...
Do It Yourself Valentine Cookies
These Do It Yourself Valentine Cookies are straight from Martha Stewart. They are the sweetest way to say "I love you" to everyone special.
I Do Venues: Paradise Ridge Winery Photography
Summary The charm and variety of scenic offerings at this venue are terrific. You must get a few shots of the bride and groom in the vineyards, but make sure you don't miss out on the architectural elements of the champagne cellar! A ceremony held ...
Chic Events Italy | Vendor Spotlight
We are quite thrilled to introduce you to one of your new destination wedding vendors, Chic Weddings In Italy. A boutique design service aimed at couples who would like to get married in Italy. Chic Weddings In Italy will take over as your personal ...
USD Engagement Session :: Janet + Ken
Janet had her heart set on having her and Ken's engagement session take place at the University of San Diego Campus, not just because of the beautiful setting and architecture, but because of her fond memories at the college. I just love the all ...
Fall Tandem Bike Engagement Session
Happy Friday! As usual we have a little goody for you to enjoy before we dive into Sweet Treats. PRB Photos shared with us this fall Minneapolis, MN engagement shoot. Complete with a super cute couple along with some lovely little props that the ...
I Do Venues: Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa
Photography By: Andrew Weeks Overview Paradise Ridge Winery is the perfect vintner's blend of classic wine country charm, avant garde art, perfectly manicured grounds, and a boutique winery that makes you feel like part of the family. Just outside ...
Recipe For Love Engagement Shoot
Stay tuned because Sweet Treats is coming up and you will not want to miss it! But before we jump in, we wanted to share this super sweet engagement session with you from Chelsea Nicole Photography. Read on to see what Chelsea says about the ...
Dana Point, Orange County Engagement Photos
The Spot: Dana Point Ocean Institute — Looking for a sandy beach for walking but a rocky outcropping for watching the waves break? Check. Fun architecture and textured walls? Check. Replica 19th-century tall-mast sailing ship? Check. Taking ...
Southern California Film Photographer
We are excited to introduce you one of our new Hand Picked Vendors! Picotte Weddings provides beautiful photography and film in Southern California. Here is just a taste of their work! Click here to visit their Hand Picked Vendor Page and read all ...
Glamour at the Royal
Another glamorous wedding at the luxurious Royal Hawaiian Hotel! Mood Event turned royal pink into elegant white for this all white wedding. The day started with a morning ceremony at Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa and ended at a completely ...
Southern California Film Photographer
We are excited to introduce you one of our new Hand Picked Vendors. Lane Dittoe Photography, who is located in Southern California. Here is just a taste of his work! Be sure to visit his Hand Picked Vendor Page to read all about why brides and ...
I Do Venues: 1 Fort Mason in San Francisco
Summary Vintage details find themselves at home inside the historic walls of 1 Fort Mason. The building was originally constructed in 1877 and embodies a Victorian feel from head to toe. The architectural elements both inside and out are true to ...
I Do Venues: Magical Moments at Meadowood In Napa Valley
Resting high above the fertile floor of the Napa Valley, Meadowood is over 250 acres of gorgeous landscape and lush green forest. As a wedding venue, magical moments can be made to order at Meadowood. This facility is ideal for the couple looking ...
"NEW" Hand Picked Vendors
We are super excited to introduce you one of our new Hand Picked Vendors! Fiore Beauty, a Southern California beauty company. Here is just a taste of her beautiful work! Be sure to visit Fiore Beauty's Hand Picked Vendor Page to read all about why ...
I Do Venues: The Bently Reserve in San Francisco
Photography By: Andrew Weeks Summary When considering design, the Bently Reserve in San Francisco is like a treasure trove of endless possibilities. The Bently hosts the beauty of old-world architectural details, honed marble floors, stone columns ...
Williams Sonoma Gift Card Winner
So sorry we also forgot to announce the $250 Williams Sonoma winner yesterday as well. But, we are on top of things now and the winner is Solducky who added the Nito condiment cady Solducky I added the Nito condiment caddy Solducky Please email ...
I Do Venues: Headlands Center for the Arts
Headlands Center for the Arts When you first arrive at the The Headlands Center for the Arts, near Sausalito California, it is hard to decide if it is an artist colony or bohemian beach resort. A free spirited piece of local history, it is the ...
A Southern Belle - Devan's bridal session
Devan is exquisite. She expressed her desire to have a more "old school" bridal session full of regal backdrops and pristine poses. Her father is an architect and designed the home we shot the bridal session. This home is amazing and fitting ...
Downtown Los Angeles Engagement Session by Chenin Boutwell
Check out Stacy and Joe's super-classy engagement session, inspired by the lovely architecture of downtown LA - To see more from their session, visit the Boutwell Studio Blog! ...
Kelly's Rustic Couture Bridals {Texas}
Kelly really wanted rustic yet couture bridal portraits for her upcoming wedding at Erinshire Gardens in Abilene, Texas. We headed out and I think we accomplished just that! To check out more of Kelly's bridal portraits, head on over to A Moment in ...
Holly & Grant's Home-town Bliss
Chicago residents Holly Cadenhead and Grant Moreland were married just outside of Holly's home-town of Ft.Worth, Texas on March 27, 2010. It was a beautiful backyard wedding in Hurst, held at the home of Holly's aunt and uncle. Please see our Blog ...
Shana and Andy Got Married at Castle Hill Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts
Shana and Andy got Married - This wedding followed a wonderful engagement photography session of Andy and Shana a couple weeks back which I posted on my blog. Well here we are the big day. It rained and was foggy in a big way. We were so ecstatic ...
What Is Going On With Real Brides
It is quite inspirational reading brides real life planning stories. From their romantic engagement stories to their search for the perfect bridesmaid dress all the way down to their plans for their fabulous honeymoon. I love hearing about it all. ...
Valentin + Julia: Love Story Film | Zinchuk Studios
Zinchuk Studios | Seattle Wedding Cinematography + Photography We wanted to do something out-of-the-ordinary for Valentin & Julia's engagement/love story session, so we headed up to Mt. Rainier in search of snow. And what we found was adventure: ...
Navy & Lavender $150 Gift Certificate Giveaway
Here's your chance to win a $150 gift certificate to Navy & Lavender! In the spirit of March Madness, any one of these fun entry methods can get you in it to win it! GOOD LUCK!!! ...
A Classic Black and White Inspiration
This classic black and white inspiration board was created for classic friday on my Kate Parker Wedding! We love searching for photographs from our vendors that display different themes and styles and colors. This classic inspiration board ...
Elizabeth Glam Photo Shoot
I love being a photographer, a wedding photographer specifically but every once in a while I want to stretch myself creatively. Yes, every wedding is different, every wedding has it's own personality. A different bride, color scheme, location ...
Vote For Your Favorite Style Board
You are going to freak out over our next giveaway. But, before we jump into that we have to ask you a little favor. Quickly approaching is our next StyleLab Workshop with the cutest lady ever, Chenin Boutwell and we would love for you to decide on ...
Amenity Organic Home Collection Winner Announced
Thank you so much to Amenity Organic Home Collection for the amazing giveaway and all our readers who entered. The winning comment is below. Please email jocey@weddingchicks with all your information and we will have Amenity Organic Home Collection ...
Amenity Organic Home Collection Giveaway!
I have been pining over Amenity home collection forever. So, when they let us know that they wanted to do a giveaway I was super excited. One lucky reader will be sent a duvet cover from their Fern collection. Since you are getting married you are ...
Thomas Ward Photography {Boudoir}
This is a recent intimate session that we photographed at the Chambers Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hair and Makeup was done by the talented Mariah Herndon. ...
Honeymoon Registry From Traveler's Joy
Skip the blender! Create lifelong memories with your honeymoon registry. Nick and I did not get to go on a honeymoon. But, I would have loved to go somewhere incredible like the Bahamas or Hawaii instead of getting a blender. That blender that we ...
Rob and Lauren - engagement
Rob and Lauren are getting married this fall in beautiful wine country! I am so excited to shoot their wedding! I flew into Orange County a couple weeks ago for their engagement session. The weather was VERY gloomy. We were all very worried the ...
Maria & Michael: Gorgeous Modern Details!
Stumbled upon this wedding in my archives and thought I would share.... Kary H Events did a gorgeous job with the modern details. I especially love the succulents and goldfish! To see the rest of Maria and Michael's wedding, visit the Boutwell ...
Vitaliy + Julia: A Sunny Love Story | Zinchuk Studios
Zinchuk Studios | Seattle Wedding Cinematography + Photography In honor of both a cold, snowy (or rainy for us Seattlites) winter AND Valentine's day, we figured we'd bring this sunny love story out of the archives. Enjoy this short video with ...
Airhorns and Lasers WPPI Party
Pardon us Brides! We would love to meet up with all you ultra fabulous vendors. There is going to be a woo-hoo party on Sunday March 7th 2010 in Vegas and we are going to be there. Airhorns and Lasers the only WPPI party you will ever need. Full of ...
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Union Station, Los Angeles Engagement [Dave Richards Photography]
Last weekend we drove up to downtown LA for an engagement session at Union Station. After the sun went down, we headed over to Hollywood Blvd. to grab a few shots in front of the Frolic Room. These two are getting hitched in March on the Queen ...