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Q: What’s black, white, and hot pink all over? A: Lauren and Mike’s modern NYC-themed nuptials! Though this Manhattan-based couple married in Rochester, Michigan, the Big Apple was a major source of inspiration for their glam ballroom wedding. “Ever since I saw the Sex & the City movie, I knew that I wanted black bridesmaid dresses with bright fuchsia flowers,” says Lauren. With the help of Courtney at Petals Planning Company, the rest of the graphic decor followed suit! Thanks to photographer Calynn Berry for sharing her images of this metropolitan celebration.

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Tags: ballroom, black, city, Formal, fuchsia, glam, hot pink, metropolitan, michigan, modern, NYC, pink, white.

Project Wedding brides are nothing if not a creative bunch. We know y’all find inspiration in all corners of the Internet, and, as much as you may love them, don’t limit yourself to wedding blogs for big day ideas. That’s OK—we look around, too! And, every so often, we’re so inspired by something slightly off the wedding path that we can’t help but share. Case in point: today’s amazing in-the-forest fashion shoot, put on by DC fashion blogger Cheralee of Miss Lyle Style and Mid-Atlantic photographer Melanie Yu. Between the floral headband, lace dress, and vintage-inspired jewelry, this is a beautifully romantic look for a demure bohemian bride. Like what you see? Scroll through for a rundown on Cheralee’s actual outfit/makeup, as well as a similar look we whipped up ourselves!

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Tags: blush, bohemian, bridal fashion, demure, floral headband, forest, ivory, lace, pink, romantic.

This carefree British Columbia wedding is exactly what we want to see now that it’s hitting 80 degrees in DC! Set at the all-kinds-of gorgeous Sea Breeze Lodge at Hornby Island, Robyn and Jamie’s waterside celebration is the perfect example of how energized and unforgettable a DIY wedding can truly be (the couple called on family and friends to help with everything from making the bouquet to officiating the ceremony).

“We just wanted a fun, fresh vibe and lots of bright colors,” says bride Robyn. Mission accomplished, we think! Thanks to Rebecca Amber Photography for sharing the day with us—we guarantee you’ll be gunning for a trip to shore halfway through the story.

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Tags: beach, boho, british columbia, canada, casual, hippie, hot pink, mismatched bridesmaids, natural, outdoor, photobooth, wedding.

By: Brittni Mehlhoff

Make cheerful boutonnieres in a pinch with beautiful, in-season blooms that will add a pleasant pop of color to your groom’s suit. These pretties are perfect for spring.

Supplies:  washi tape • scissors • ranunculus • yellow acacia • variegated kale

Step One • Trim one leaf from a variegated kale stem to use as the base for your boutonniere. Set the kale leaf down on a flat surface and add two sprigs of acacia on top, lining up the bottom of the stems with the kale.

Step Two • Next, trim one stem of budding ranunculus, making sure the stem is no more than four or five inches long. Then, nestle the in-season bloom on top of the acacia and kale.

Step Three • Using your fingers, wrap the kale leaf around the ranunculus so that the flowers look like they are being cradled by the leaf.

Step Four • Wrap decorative washi tape around the stems of the finished boutonniere, starting at the top of the stem base.  Leave one inch of the stems showing at the bottom, uncovered by tape. Add a straight pin. Fill a short glass with a little water to keep the boutonnieres fresh until the wedding (depending on the flowers you use, they should stay fresh this way for up to two days).

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Tags: diy florals, kale, paper & stitch, pastels, ranunculus, spring boutonniere.