Idées de mariage - Sophisticated #2

I find that as we get more mature {we'll ditch older for everyone's sake!} that bachelorette parties begin to take on a different form. Lets face it, a bachelorette in your 20′s does not look the same as a bachelorette party in your 30′s, amiright?

Date Guests Candice Kwok and Michael Yue, May 4, 2013, Toronto, Ontario. Photography courtesy of Avangard Photography. 210 May 4, 2013 Meeting through friends at university is what initially brought Candice and Michael together, but it was their mutual love of running and golfing that ultimately sealed the deal.

Hello, lovelies! Have I got a special treat for you today. Purple rained all throughout this bride's big day, and she couldn't have been happier, even if she were the legend, Prince, herself. Erin Johnson Photography perfectly captured this luxuriously violet wedding that can only be described as dramatic sophistication.

Diamonds might be a girls best friend, but rubys, sapphires, and emeralds are sure to make you ladies swoon too! No, we aren't talking gem stones, but rather the vibrant colors. You simply cannot say no to all these sweet but sophisticated jewel wedding ideas.

Before I saw this wedding, I might have been a bit skeptical of a Great Gatsby meets science fiction wedding - but these images from The Melideos prove that not only can it be done, it can be done absolutely beautifully.

Let's talk about our love affair for a second... When we fall, we fall hard so inevitably we fell for the works of IQphoto Studio and rightfully so, as they always deliver incredibly beautiful weddings.

Kathleen describes her July wedding to Dan as "Kate Spade meets Charleston" and we have to agree! A timeless and chic color palette of pale pink and gold is both perfectly preppy and effortlessly romantic. After a ceremony at Georgetown University's Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, guests made their way to Arlington's Army Navy Country Club for the elegant ...

This couple let their waterfront venue inspire their lovely colour palette and decor.Read more ›

One thing is clear from these images by Sarah Der of Kristen and Brendan's Philadelphia wedding: fun was the theme of the weekend! With all the festivities centered downtown, Kristen says it was easy for guests to get around and explore the City of Brotherly Love.

Jennifer and Bob's Georgia wedding is pure rustic sophistication! The couple, who live in Philadelphia, brought a modern flair to the Southern setting of Douglas' Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club. Farm tables from Mama Sweet and Company with troughs in the center added a unique detail to the reception.

Once in a while, a wedding comes that is so sublimely stunning that my breath catches and my heart skips a beat. Silvia and Henning's wedding at Masseria Potenti is just so. The Manduria resort is ever so lovely, an Italian oasis that was the perfect setting for the couple's sophisticated, modern wedding.

Michelle and Cam first met as teenagers when they were brought together by their love of badminton. "Throughout the years we coached summer camps together, but didn't start a relationship until many years later. To this day we are still mixed doubles badminton partners," Michelle says.

The beauty of a styled shoot is that a whole host of professionals combine to tantalise your wedding senses with an array of colours, details, and styles that you just wouldn't have thought, yet they seem to utterly perfect for you.

William and Claire were married on a warm Chicago summer day at Lincoln Park's gorgeous Cafe Brauer. Though neither are from Chicago, the couple have made their home in Chicago for the past 6 years and their friends were an important part of their big day.

These city slickers showcased their love for each other and the arts with a stunning ceremony at the Art Gallery of Ontario.Read more ›

Date August 24, 2013 "When I walked down the aisle, Bradley's reaction did not disappoint," recalls Stefanie. "For me, seeing his emotional expression during my walk down the aisle gave me a feeling of joy, pride and excitement." The couple hosted a day filled with elegant pink, silver and black details, which perfectly complemented their lovely golf club venue.

These city slickers showcased their love for each other and the arts with a stunning ceremony at the Art Gallery of Ontario.Read more ›

Today's styled shoot combines stylish wedding decor with the relaxed feel of a beach wedding brilliantly. Blush pink and gold are the stars here, and serve as an ideal color palette against the natural sand and water. Great work from a team including B. Jones Photography, LCM Weddings, and Bella Fiori!

Today we’re bringing you a new round-up of stunning wedding centerpiece ideas. This curated collection has so many pretty and creative florals… I’m sure you...The post 28 Sophisticated Wedding Centerpiece Ideas appeared first on MODwedding.

Elise and Michael's wedding showcases the stunning city of Chicago almost as well as it illustrates their love for each other! An interfaith ceremony at Old St. Patrick's Church brought together both families' traditions, and their Chicago Cultural Center reception-planned and designed by Beth Bernstein of SQN Events-is the epitome of classic sophistication.

This Washington DC wedding from A. Dominick Events is perfection. The magnificent centerpieces from Amaryllis Designs add an air of sophistication to the glamorous ballroom of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Wedding Planner: A. Dominick Events

Emily and Kraig were married in Emily's hometown of Lake Forest, Illinois on a gorgeous September day at the elegant Armour House. Their sophisticated soiree celebrated not only their enduring love, but also their families. During the ceremony on the lawn, the couple's siblings shared words from their parents about marriage as the readings, and both the bride's and groom's grandmothers were ...