So you've got your love, the venue, the date... but what about your best friends? Bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, and flower girl or ring bearers? The purpose of having bridesmaids or groomsmen is for those who are closest to you to show their support for you as a couple and to promise to continue to support you for the rest of your life.
"Our arms start from the back because they were once wings." - Martha Graham Where are our elegant and graceful dancer brides? We truly envy you. Whilst most of us don't have the talent, everyone can appreciate the classic beauty that is ballet.
If you're considering incorporating a pastel color into your wedding design, how about a soft lavender or lilac hue? We're inspired by the easy going, French country feel to this sweet lilac inspiration photographed by Julie Paisley.
Weddings aren't solely about the actual wedding day... part of the magic and fun of getting married is the time of celebration leading up to the big day! We love the idea of showing your best girls how much they mean to you by coordinating a special bridal brunch filled with girl time.
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED We are thrilled to begin this week with a real treat for our lovely readers! Today we're beyond excited to announce a GIVEAWAY by the generous and talented Justine Milton Photography for one lucky Wedding Sparrow couple!
We're thrilled to start this week off with a gorgeous, timeless southern wedding photographed by Michael and Carina Photography. Starting with the beautiful bride in her traditional, yet magical Essence of Australia gown, we're smitten with her entire bridal party dressed in neutral dresses.
Wow. This sweet couple, Yvette and Steven, pulled off this gorgeous and romantic blush pink wedding in a matter of three weeks (what!?). Their main priority was not a specific location nor a specific design, but rather the simple requirement to be surrounded by all of their closest friends and family.
Immediately upon receiving the email with the bride's words about this extraordinary real wedding, we were completely drawn in. Even her words and recount of the day are artistic and meaningful. We are honored and thrilled to feature this lovely organic, neutral, and intimate California wedding by the talented Diana McGregor Photography!
Wow. Today's vast and grand mountain scenery instills a deep rooted wanderlust in us. Elena Pavlova felt inspired by the idea of a pensive bride in the midst of wide open spaces and wild animals. We are so in love with this look: the wind creating movement with neutral colored foraged florals!
It is no secret that we love outdoor spaces here at Wedding Sparrow, but that is mainly due to the natural textures and light that the outdoors offer! Indoor spaces for your wedding, engagement session, or bridal portraits can be just as stunning as seen here at The Houston Studio, photographed by Wedding Sparrow favorite Morgan Gosch.
Some brides dream of a modern and stately wedding, some dream of a casual and rustic event. Then there are the brides that have always dreamed of that whimsical, romantic fairytale type of wedding. We're loving the dreamlike bridal look in this lovely "The Day Before Autumn" inspiration shoot by Kovchegin and Romanova Photography!
Today's gorgeous Italian elopement by Michael and Carina Photography feels like an old world dream. The crumbling plaster walls, the muted nature-driven color palette, and the stunning heirloom quality embellishments by Enchanted Atelier by Liv Hart are giving us all the heart eyes!
Today's gorgeous mountain portrait session perfectly says simple can be stunning. We're loving the playful, relaxed, and authentic moments here courtesy of Leslie D Photography that no doubt have resulted in photographs to keep for a lifetime!
The discussion of whether to invite children to a wedding can become a heated one. In one corner, you have people (oftentimes with children of their own) who think kids add a certain magic to the atmosphere - we all saw the adorable Princes and Princesses at the Royal Wedding didn't we?
Kristi and Tim were married on the gorgeous Puget Sound waterfront in Washington state, on a city park, no less (who said park weddings can't be beautiful, right?). Kristi's gorgeous bridal look and their charming waterfront wedding venue makes this wedding a winner in our book.
We love a sweet and simple engagement session, especially when it involves the outdoors and some gorgeous engagement session outfit inspiration! When picking your engagement outfits, we suggest considering two things: whatever feels authentic and natural to you and something fairly simple.
We've had a pretty amazing year here at Wedding Sparrow HQ and the support from our brides and the fine art film photography world has just been amazing. We've travelled the globe this year meeting the world's finest vendors so we can tell you all about them and it's been a blast!
What an extraordinary way to celebrate another year of wedded bliss! Alicia and Rob jetted over to Austria for some wonderful travels and decided to document their anniversary with film photographers Michael and Carina. We love the simplicity and playfulness shown here as we're advocates of authentic and less 'staged' photo sessions.
So you're not so into the traditional look with sky high heels and a fussy full tulle ballgown? We feel you! Today we're fawning over the perfect mix of free-spirited and boho with a Moroccan flare, courtesy of film photographer Jessica Gold.
Dear brides: try not to stress out too much about your engagement session outfit. We know this is so much easier said than done, but trust us! Stick to soft, classic colors, enjoy your love's company, and run away to a uber romantic spot like Laguna's Thousand Steps Beach.
Well, these two are just the most adorable aren't they?! We instantly fell in love with the playful demeanor shown by both Meghan and Bobby and of course the gorgeous way they were captured by Wedding Sparrow favorite, Sophie Epton Photography.
Our mission over here at Wedding Sparrow HQ is to provide our amazing brides with inspiration for not just their wedding day, but inspiration for the beginning of their relationship and what it means to be wife. Today we're thrilled to feature a sweet vow renewal, captured by Heidi Lau Photography, in which we catch a small glimpse of "after the wedding".
It's that time of year again - love is in the air and soon to be brides are saying yes to a lifetime of love with their soon to be partner!Brides are always on the hunt for that perfect wedding gown that fits them like a glove, matches the feel of their wedding, and wows their love.
Bathed in sunlight and surrounded by the most beautiful forest is one amazing way to experience a bridal session! We are loving today's simple and stunning session by Kate Ignatowski and styled by Mandy Forlenza Sticos. We find most times that the simpler, the better with fewer distractions to take away from the emotive shots.
"Appreciative love gazes and holds its breath and is silent, rejoices that such a wonder should exist even if not for him, will not be wholly dejected by losing her, would rather have it so than never to have seen her at all."
OK, we have to admit. Styled shoots are great sources of wedding inspiration. There are just so many details that there is infinite ways of styling your own wedding using them as ideas and inspiration points. Taking inspiration from nature, an era of time, an object or simply an emotion, we're often wowed by the artistic nature of our talented vendors.
There is nothing more special than a wedding ceremony and reception with so much thought put into it for the guests. This sweet couple wanted a laid back and fun environment and designed their wedding this way all the way from the invitations by Papellerie to the Food Shark food truck they had on hand.
Today's bridal inspiration is equal parts magical and serene. Film photographer Jennifer Kulakowski and stylist Hint of Chic dreamed of a coastal editorial at the Carpinteria Bluffs filled with details that felt organic to the space like soft florals and a mermaid-esque Alexandra Grecco gown.
Today's beauty is inspired by 18th century Russian literature, captured by Marina Muravnik Photography ... could there be more of an inspirational muse for a bride to be? We are crushing on the unique olive tones that play off of the gold and copper details found throughout the whole shoot.
This is the kind of diffused, dreamy light that makes you want to stop and take it all in.... the kind of light with a softness to it that doesn't seem real. Today we're reminded to pause and paint a mental picture of beautiful moments like these thanks to this stunning farm inspired editorial by film photographers Byron Loves Fawn and stylist Victoria Cameron.
We LOVE to meet the best in the wedding industry all over the world so we can personally recommend them to our brides. That's the main reason we travel to incredible workshops internationally and Cherish Workshop from Laura Olsen Events and Archetype Studio is one of our stops on our travels this year.
We're loving the pops of teal we've been seeing lately in the wedding industry and we think it suits all seasonal weddings. Today's teal palette inspiration from Loblee Photography has been coupled with soft metallics, velvet textures and a naked cake. And with the backdrop of the Utah mountains we're in love with the romantisism of ...
Happy Friday loves! Today is our favorite day of the week because it's #fineartfriday over on Instagram. We scope out all of the Fine Art beauty all over the internet and feature the most inspirational, most swoon-worthy images for you to enjoy.
Nothing like the barren desert to play off the simplicity and profoundness of an elopement. We love this stunning elopement inspiration by our favorite Texan film photographer, Kayla Barker. Complete with ultra-feminine details like this lace back Claire Pettibone gown and these glamorous drop earrings by Enchanted Atelier by Liv Hart, the colorful and lush florals by Bows & Arrows add an element of formality.
We love Fine Art boudoir sessions for many reasons, one being that it is the ultimate place of vulnerability, resulting in authentic emotions and moments. Today's insanely gorgeous boudoir session by ?Amanda Berube?and?Janna Brown Design?is the ultimate dream as there are elements of whimsical florals, by?Fig and Fern Flowers, dancing sunbeams, and a magical waterfall.
It's finally Friday! And #fineartfriday no less! Head over to our Instagram for our weekly roundup of the most epic film photographs of the week. Photographs like these delightful and feminine photos by our favorite French photographer, Greg Finck with the prettiest accessories by Orchidee de Soie.
We are proud to announce the launch of the second edition of the Greg Finck Workshops! This workshop, which sold out in 48 hours this year, is an all-inclusive 4-days film photography retreat in scenic Provence, in the South of France.
The 'undone' updo by Jess Wilcox, an elegant yet relaxed farm style tablescape designed by Poppy Design Co, and a romantic and airy Alexander Grecco gown equals one perfectly relaxed inspiration shoot. Every photograph by the talented Sally Pinera is absolutely drenched in dreamy sunlight at the Los Olivos venue.
Today is a whole heap of beautiful, intimate boudoir inspiration. We absolutely love the idea of a boudoir session whether it be for your groom to be, a special occasion, or yourself!
Inspired by a pensive wedding day morning, stylist Kylie Swanson and film photographer Heather Hawkins Photography teamed up to create clean, simple Fine Art pretty. We feel especially inspired by the stunning undo by Samantha Landis paired with the luxe Samuelle Couture gown...
In a love story as romantic as they come: bride and groom elope in the City of Love and enjoy happy ever after. In what looked to have been an enchantingly timeless and classic wedding elopement, we are in love with the sweet words that this bride had to say about her groom on their wedding day and why they chose to enjoy just each other's company and close family members.
We're ending the week on such a high note in this sultry and moody creekside editorial by Mariel Hannah and Mint Design. Here bears a great reminder to always use nature as your best asset... rain proved no problem and only added to the natural feel to this lovely shoot!
Planning a destination wedding can be daunting for some couples and planning a wedding in a completely different country can be overwhelming. Today we have a real wedding from a couple that planned their wedding in the South of France from their home in Kelowna, Canada.
The North Shore of Maui is known for its famous wind, surf and sun - bringing windsurfers and surfers from around the world. Its the epitome of Hawaii. Wendy Laurel and A and B Creative collaborated to bring together these raw elements of Hawaii with the elegance of a bride.
Your honeymoon plays many roles: a much-needed rest after all that wedding planning, a chance to reflect on your big day, and above all, an unforgettable start to married life. Today's honeymooners are spoiled for choice.
We're revelling in the sunshine and loving all the sunny weddings we're seeing recently! This beautiful real wedding from Hawaii film photographer Blenda Montoro has us knee deep in the beautiful Hawaiian landscape wishing we were there. The bride Katie even gives us hints and tips on how best to organise a destination wedding...
John and Ashleigh sure have style! We are thrilled to feature this elegant real wedding at??Royal Palms Resort??in Pheonix, AZ by husband and wife film photography team??Brushfire Photography. Specifically we can't get enough of Ashleigh's timeless and??glamorous bridal style??in her embellished??Lian Carlo??gown! Oh, and those??Christian Louboutin??shoes? Yeah??? we're drooling over here!
We've got a beautiful Greek two-part wedding story on the blog today from film photographer Marta Locklear showing the full love story of Liana and Stathis. Starting with their light-filled engagement session on gorgeous Mykonos, we can't wait to show you the full wedding later today in part two.
To set us in full swing for the weekend we have a one-of-a-kind wedding from photographers Feather & Stone on the blog this afternoon. In fact, it's once-in-a-lifetime. This wedding is actually an African Safari elopement and is absolutely breathtaking.
Often we're reminded about how important our family are to us and how too much importance can be put on the mundane tasks in life like work, bills, money etc. Whilst we all need to do this to get by, Mr Sparrow reminded me just last night how time is the most precious thing and the thing we often take for granted.
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Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today is a great day because we're so excited to host a film photography giveaway by the talented French film photographer Raphael of l'Artisan Photographe! We are immensely jealous of whoever is fortunate enough to win this lovely 'elopement' package, worth over 1750$, because ...
We are thrilled to feature a gorgeous portrait session of Ashley of Tinge Floral and her husband, photographed by the lovely D'Arcy Benincosa. A wonderful team got together to style, create, and shoot this lovely romantic Paris wedding elopement that we featured a few months ago and Ashley and her husband snagged some sweet moments with D'Arcy prior.
Happy Friday, everyone! We're ending the week on a tropical note, courtesy of Jasmine Pettersen Photography. Located in the depths of ancient architecture in Sri Lanka, this inspiration shoot conjures up the desire for travel and exploration. As Jasmine explains below, there seems to be mystery and magic around every corner, which creates such beautiful imagery.
The boutique-hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have a plethora of heaven-sent honeymoon hotels in their collection. We asked travel consultant Charlotte Craig to pick her top three hotspots for 2015... Vietnam Mexico Sri Lanka Mr & Mrs Smith gets you the best rates, guaranteed, as well as a little something extra on arrival at every hotel.
Bonjourno! And welcome to a stunning Amalfi Coast styled engagement from New Years Eve 2014 by the talented Maitha Lunde Photography! We're lucky enough to have travelled to the epic Amalfi Coast with Moda e Arte Workshop late last year and know first hand just how amazingly beautiful this town is on the coast of Italy.
As we move into warmer and warmer weather (yay!) we're thrilled to see more Summer and Coastal wedding inspiration like this dreamy and ethereal editorial from Esther Sun Photography and Sarah Park Events. Adorned in vinatge wedding gowns from Gossamer Vintage, this bridal style is perfect for the fine art bride style trying to maintain an elegant style at a coastal or beach location.
Photographers, stylists and creative types! We know how hard it is to stay inspired and motivated sometimes in this crazy wedding world which is why we stay constantly motivated meeting and speaking with talented fine art enthusiasts all over the world at workshops.
The Southern Italian Countryside is like a place straight out of a story book. The surroundings are simply magical. There is simple beauty all around with the ancient olive orchards surrounding the Masseria to create the perfect setting for an organic wedding. Brushfire Photography captured the perfect intimate destination Italian wedding...
We were in awe at the recent Moda e Arte Workshop at the Amalfi Coast when we met up with photographers Sandra Aberg, KT Merry and stylist Joy Proctor in October last year.
With more and more couples entertaining the idea of marrying abroad in the sun, we love to see more inspiration for these sun seeking brides and grooms. To La Lune Events and film photographer Diana McGregor Photography have the perfect destination wedding ideas and style full of tropical and Spanish elements, bright florals and ikat details...
We're super excited to finally announce that Sara from Wedding Sparrow and the lovely Pearl from Pearl & Godiva are heading to the stunning Amalfi Coast this October to join the Moda E Arte Workshop with KT Merry, Sandra berg Photography and Joy Proctor Design.
With such a heavy focus on weddings themselves (because well, we are a wedding blog!), we oftentimes feel like the honeymoon is an afterthought. Although the wedding is the most beautiful and fun celebration in our opinion, the marriage is what is it truly all about.
A real couple, a beautiful love story, a magical once-in-a-lifetime sunrise through the mist, ancient Venice streets and talented vendors made this Valentino-inspired shoot so enchanting. The husband and wife film photography team that make up Archetype and Valerie of Sapphire Events jumped through hoops and spent countless hours (and walked countless miles!)
We've spent 2015 getting inspired by the increasingly beautiful and thoughtful wedding inspiration that the fine art wedding industry has been creating. We love how our vendors go above and beyond to hone their craft to the upmost quality for you brides.
Happy Monday, lovelies! Today we're blown away by not only the exceptional photographs by Carrie King of these boho beauties, but the unforgettable Moab background. Moab is on our bucket list for places to visit and ... can you see why?
There is something so exotic, yet so simple about these bridal beauties dressed in vintage Gossamer gowns amongst the sandy deserts in Dubai. Strolling around the stunning Bab Al Shams Resort and Al Sahra Desert Resort, film photographers Vicki Grafton and Rensche Mari aimed to focus on the natural elements.
We were thrilled to bring you the first part in the Pearl & Godiva with Erich McVey workshop in June and we spent most of the Summer swooning at the beauty. Pinning it, Instagramming it, just generally fawning over it and wishing we were back there learning from all the talented fine art vendors like Saipua (their floral talent!
Here in the third and final part to today's ethereal Irish 'Elements' shoot by photographer Capyture and styled by La mariee aux pieds nus, we're inspired by the Earth... the raw, undeveloped, undiscovered Earth in all of its natural glory. These photographs portray Ireland to be lush and giving, yet desolate and untouched.
We have an affinity for travel over here at Wedding Sparrow HQ and the more extraordinary shoots we see in the beautiful land of Thailand, the more we want to visit. Here we have an exotic location full of ancient architectural surprises around each corner.
We're back to help our lovely couples plan for the wedding of their dreams. Our past 25 best lists have included: wedding dresses, colored wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, hairstyles, bouquets, cakes, and tablescapes. We're thrilled to bring you our next installment, one of the first decisions you will make: the venue.
We love this special idea! Aside from the actual wedding location, a couple's honeymoon destination will always be a memory held dear and cherished for life. Why not have your couple's photos taken in that special place? The soft, neutral color of the gown to the breathtaking scenes ...
