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No overalls or yee-haws are necessary; these barnyard bashes may be casual and comfortable, but they're equally elegant. Each of these weddings managed to play up the classic backdrop of a barn while incorporating fresh colors and accents that complement the rustic vibe. These weddings are home to some of the most beautiful DIY touches I've come across lately. Prepare to be inspired. Photos by Read more
Forget the cowboy boots, chambray tablecloths, and bandanna dinner napkins. If you're thinking of having a barn wedding, it doesn't have to be quintessential country style. There's no reason you can't go glam under that pitched roof — just make sure you send the livestock on vacation. I discovered this beautiful wedding planned by Daughter of Design and shot by the talented Trent Bailey, and Read more
Creating an imaginative DIY wedding came naturally for video editor Ivy Calhoun and graphic designer Scott Gardenhire. After bumping into each other at several magazine parties, the two eventually became a pair. Four years later, they decided to get hitched and settled on a Spring wedding in early May 2011. After their initial venue choice fell through, they called on wedding planner Kendra Read more
Feel Spring-y with this Mad Men-esque inspiration shoot — 100 Layer Cake A wedding shoot inspired by Downton Abbey — Style Me Pretty 5 marriage equality-themed cocktails — Equally Wed Check out a chic, modern wedding with pink ombre details — Green Wedding Shoes Watch this woman propose to her girlfriend at a hockey game! — Glamour A creative way to make an entrance at an outdoor Read more
Some brides are major veil girls, while others choose to opt out of this traditional bridal headpiece. If you're not the type of bride who's interested in wearing a long, cascading bridal veil as part of her bridal ensemble, why not make it part of the decor instead? At a Camarillo ranch wedding, the bride decided to opt out of a traditional veil and show off her gorgeous mahogany curls instead. Read more
My sister is getting married in August, so I've been spending a lot of time visiting wedding blogs and poking around BHLDN's website. One item that recently caught my eye was this lovely Barn Swallow Pedestal. Featuring a flock of fork-tailed fliers darting about on a hand-painted platter, it seems like a perfect match for her vintage-inspired, country wedding. But at $60 - $100 per cake stand, I Read more
While I wasn't married in a barn, I was married in a farm field, so personally, my answer to this question is a definitive yes! Rustic-chic weddings have been on trend for the past several years, and the practice of using farms as venues doesn't seem to be fading anytime soon. And really, why would it? With much of the public embracing farm-to-table cuisine, a farm-based wedding often ensures Read more
I wish I could have been a guest at this stunning DIY carnival wedding! Spruce up your desk with these 10 gooseneck lamps starting at $20. Accessorize your house with hardware inspired by Michelle Williams's beaded dress. Tour Howie Mandel's Cape Cod-inspired Malibu Estate while it's still on the market! Indulge in the warmth of textured grasscloth. Learn how to create a secret storage box with Read more
Food costs definitely make up one of the biggest chunks of a wedding budget, but they don’t have to totally break the bank. Nor do you have to sacrifice a delicious, memorable wedding meal in the name of saving; you just have to get creative! To inspire you, here are five unique cost-saving ideas from real-life savvy weddings. A family affair: When my sister got married years ago, we enlisted Read more
Neiman Marcus has just reminded us that the holidays are soon approaching with its famous annual Christmas book featuring luxe clothing, accessories, and our favorite, "fantasy gifts." Given, we're not in the market for about 90 percent of the items in the catalog, but it doesn't hurt to look, and perhaps dream a little. That said, we culled the wildest, most covetable items we'd like to receive Read more
