“One of my favorite authors is Ernst Hemingway and I thought, what better theme to express who we are than a travel theme?” says Kisha. This is where she came up with the idea for integrating Hemingway into the ceremony and reception. The couple’s passion for travel spilled over into their honeymoon as well!

They split up their honeymoon into several mini-honeymoons to make the experience last longer. The week before the wedding, they relaxed in Costa Rica at the beautiful Four Seasons and following the wedding they traveled to Napa Valley for the week to experience the best of California’s wine country. A few months later, they spent time together at the Four Seasons Nevis and Singita Lodge in South Africa!

Enjoy the travels and the gorgeous photos by El Velo Photography!

Liviya and Colin are a super cool couple, and their wedding reflects their smart modern style. Colin writes about snowboarding for major magazines, and Liviya is a doctor. They got married at the historic Golden Gardens Bathhouse in Seattle, an amazing picturesque location with a serene forested hillside to the east, and a beautiful sandy beach to the west that looks over the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

Liviya’s stunning and unique dress is by Lena Medoyeff, a Portland Oregon business with a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Lena dresses are locally made of fair trade silks from a family run mill at the foothills of the Himalayas.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy these gorgeous pics!

Photographer Gabrielle Fox first met Hilary and Dave when they hired her to do a maternity shoot while Hilary was pregnant with their first child. Two years later, with another little one on the way, the couple reunited with their fave photographer when she shot their beautiful wedding at a private estate on the California coast. The event was a perfect combination of relaxed fun and gorgeous details, with abundant floral and cacti arrangements by Stem Design Studio. With all the ladies in beachy, flowing dresses, and the men in khakis and linens, the mood was stylish, sunny, intimate and fun.

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A sweet bouquet of flowers for the bride, from the groom, came with this card.

A fabric-covered guestbook, real starfish, and hand-lettered placecards create a beachy cool, personal feeling.

The bride with her adorable daughter Maya.

No uncomfortable heels or formal shoes for this wedding party! Don’t you just love Dave’s stylin’ white loafers, and the beach-friendly flip-flops on the ladies?

The bridesmaids dresses fade from sky blue to seafoam green, reflecting the colors of the seascape.

Who needs an aisle runner when you’ve got baby cacti lining a sandy path to the altar?

Dave’s ring is made of eco-cool koa wood from Hawaii.

Many thanks to Gabrielle Fox, Hilary and Dave, for sharing these lovely photos and their joyful day with us!

Jordan & Josh’s wedding at The Ocean Institute in Dana Point was one of those perfectly coordinated affairs where every detail is delightful and the elegance feels effortless. I’m so impressed by the innovative event planner Jesi Haack, who coordinated the day and created the flowers, table decor, fabric runners, and other super-stylish details. The event was photographed by the inspiringly talented husband and wife team at Stephanie Williams Photography.

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Jordan’s unfussy elegant bridal look is to die for, and that flower feather fascinator looks soooooo luxurious.

She wore sunshine on her feet!

Whoever’s idea it was to wrap the bouquets in fabric by iconic textile designer Orla Kiely is a genius. Really.

This is one of my favorite tabletops ever. The minimal use of flowers is budget- and eco-friendly, and those antique-style lanterns lend a chic, casual elegance to the room. Notice the texture of the tablecloth and napkins and how they adds richness and contrast to the relatively simple setting.

More stylish fabric swatches, along with candles and whimsical table numbers, add to the room’s warmth and beauty. Smart event design like this puts all those giant gaudy centerpieces and satin tablecloths to shame, and proves that less can be so much more.

Thanks again to Stephanie and Isaac for for sharing these delightful images with us. We’re endlessly impressed by their gorgeous work! Go check out more of their incredible wedding photography at Stephanie Williams Photography.

Vargas girls, you’re getting a run for your money. Because Tiphany has mastered the art of sexy pinup glamour, and she showed off some seriously hip retro style when she married her very own Daddy-O Jamie at the Four Seasons Biltmore in California wine country last September.

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This couple’s style is the eptiome of ’50s cool. They’re kind of like a modern-day Rizzo and Kenicke from Grease.

Every detail of this remarkable wedding was captured by the incredible husband-and-wife photography team Matt and Angie Sloan of Sloan Photographers. They’re based in Arizona but available to shoot  just about anywhere.

Tiphany paired her sweet n’ sexy tea-length Melissa Sweet wedding dress with one of the prettiest headpieces I’ve ever seen, and these fabulous ’50s-style yellow pumps. Except when she was rocking her Chuck Taylors and playing cricket. (Why? Because she can.)

Blackberry jam favors encourage guests to “spread the love”. Sweet!

Tiphany wore her mom’s heirloom pearls. Classic!

Candy buttons! Choward’s! Yes, you’ve died and gone to heaven! And heaven is kickin’ it old-school.

The bridesmaids dresses were customized to match the blue and yellow palette. Check out the blue crinolines under their skirts. Sewing in matching crinolines is a great way to coordinate bridesmaids’ looks and add a sweet detail to their dresses.

Pinup girls were a recurring theme…and Tiphany looked just like one come to life! Her red lips, porcelain skin, and modern bouffant ‘do are so perfectly pulled together. I love when a bride knows who she is and expresses her personal style so eloquently.

Helloooooooo, eyelashes! Tiphany’s makeup just rocks my world.

Congratulations to Tiphany and Jamie on a beautiful wedding and an even lovelier happily ever after!

Vendor Info:

Photography: Matt & Angie Sloan of Sloan Photographers
Dress: Melissa Sweet Reverie Collection
Caged VeilCustom made by: Unveiled Bridal Design
Bride Accessories: Pearls were Tiphany’s mom’s from her wedding, passed down to Tiphany
Bridesmaids: Custom Made Dresses
Make Up & Hair: Glamour Lush – Erika Diehl; Flowers: Grass Roots Florist
Sign In Book “Gil Elvgren: All His Glamorous American Pin Ups” (25th Anniversary Edition) Amazon
Paperworks/Stationary, Jam Labels, Table Numbers, Wedding Menus, Escort Cards : Miss Pickles Press
Basket Stuff, Candy Bar, Thank You Cards & CD Image Creator - Tiphany’s bro Steve Jones (DIY)
Four Seasons Coordinator, Jodi Turley,  without whom it couldn’t have been done!