Friday Favorites: Love Wins!

My favorite thing this Friday, you ask? Well, that's an easy answer: SCOTUS RULED IN FAVOR OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY! With this ruling, all state bans on same-sex marriage are struck down, and marriage equality is the law of the land. Words cannot describe how proud I am of my country today. Please enjoy/sob uncontrollable to the video below, which was actually released from the Hillary Clinton Campaign just days before this ruling. It's pretty beautiful so get your tissues ready. And the White House in Pride colors! Can we just change the White House to the Rainbow House from now on? It's gorgeous! Now, bring on the wedding cake an let's party!

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Friday Favorites: Fall Bouquets

Autumn definitely seems to be the hot, or rather cool, season for weddings these days, so here are a few beautiful fall bouquets for your viewing pleasure. Happy Friday!

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Friday Favorites: Sequined Bridesmaids

Maybe it's a side affect of having been a competitive dancer for all of my childhood and adolescence, but I LOVE sequins! Gimme that sparkle, I don't care if it's itchy. So obviously, I'm a big fan of forcing your bridal party to endure the itch for all the glitz and glam. Check out these beauties...

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Friday Favorites: Courthouse Weddings

For many couples, a courthouse wedding is the perfect way to get hitched. For some it's a money saver or simply more practical. Some can't wait to be married, some are about to be deployed in the military, and others just don't see the point in a lavish occasion. For others, it might be the only option. For lesbian and gay folks in Michigan, for example, there was only a 4-hour period the day after the marriage ban was overturned during which couples could legally marry, before Gov. Snyder appealed.  While I could go on and on here about how awful and unfair Michigan's government is being right now, I will spare you and keep this a fun Friday. Here are some of my favorite courthouse weddings from around the web.

You need to check out the source for this one. Looking at this couple's entire wedding got me all teary. So happy and beautiful, these two really set the bar high for eloping!
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Friday Favorites: Save the Date!

Happy Friday! This week we're looking at save the dates. Formal, cute, funny, sparkly, or otherwise representative of the soon-to-be newlyweds, these little cards serve as the first impression for upcoming nuptials. So, of course, they should be fabulous! [Sources are hyperlink-ed]

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Pixie Brides: Accessorizing Short Hair

When I cut my hair short for the first time, my best friend's main concern was, "What if you get engaged!?" At the time, I thought, "I'd have to grow my hair back out," but returning from the salon today, happy with my shortest crop yet, has me thinking "Why would I need long hair?" Though I'm not planning a wedding just yet, I've been having fun perusing bridal accessories for shorter hair with my new epiphany!

While a bride with a short style could still wear a long veil, securing it in 2 (or less) inches of hair may get tricky. Short hair under a long veil can also create a vintage look, which may or may not be what a bride is going for. And so the question is... what's a short-haired girl to do?!

Rock a Short Veil - A shorter veil means less weight, and a smaller chance that it will get tugged when hugging a billion people, thus making it easier to be and stay secured in a shorter 'do. A veil that comes closer to your hair length could also create a more streamlined, cohesive look.

1. Etsy: Bouquet By Rosa Loren
2. Etsy: Bella Bridal Veils
3. Sara Gabriel - Drew Veil

Top it off with a Glamorous Headband - The options are endless here - floral, bling, bows, you name it! Again, securing a headband is much easier than clips or barrettes. And you can keep the styling to a minimum. Pop a headband on a sleek bob or pixie, and you're done!

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Get Cagey - Another popular and vintage-inspired option is the birdcage. Simple and sweet and surprisingly versatile! While the fishnet style has more of a retro feel, a birdcage made of a closer-knit material can complement a formal dress and fit beautifully into an elegant celebration.

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If the bride is committed to making a long veil work, there are luckily a ton of beautiful options out there. A headband with veil attached at the bottom is a great way to work a long veil more easily!

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Friday Favorites: Ceremony Spaces

Here's a new thing- Friday Favorites! Each week I'll post pretty wedding things that I enjoy. Because it's Friday and it's my blog...and maybe you'll think they're pretty, too.

This week's theme: unique ceremonies. Here are some fabulous spaces that are not found in a church, a beach, or a barn. Just divine!

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