Wedding Bouquet Memorial Charms

On my wedding day, while the girls were getting their hair done, my aunt surprised me and tied those sweet charms to my bouquet.  I was so shocked when I saw them that I fought hard to hold back tears.  Really, I was so touched by her thoughtfulness.  Wedding bouquet memorial charms are the perfect way to honor loved ones that cannot be there on your wedding day.  I felt so calm walking down the aisle knowing that my grandparents were there with me.

{Felicia and Ian} Autumn Wedding in South Lyon, Michigan

Today we have another one of a kind wedding for our Real Inspired Wives series.  Ian and Felicia got married on a gorgeous autumn day at an estate in South Lyon, Michigan.  The leaves were turning colors and the air had a crisp fall breeze.  The bride carried a stunning red bouquet of roses - pulling inspiration from the groom's Marine uniform and the colors of the season.  She was dressed in a fitted lace gown and her bridesmaids wore long A-line red dresses.  While the ladies looked classically beautiful, Ian and his bridal party wore those dashing Dress Blues.  Who doesn't love a man in uniform?  It is oh so easy to draw inspiration from the rich colors they selected and the joyful emotions captured in their wedding photos.

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{Deke and Kristen} Personalized Touches for an Elegant Rustic Wedding

Deke and Kristen's wedding, which we just featured in our real weddings series, is so memorable because they incorporated a lot of thoughtful DIY elements and personalized touches.  Leading up to the big day, the bride's mom and sister helped finalize all these pretty details.  Here are some of my favorites.

{Deke and Kristen} Wedding at WaldenWoods in Hartland, MI

To kick off the wedding portion of our real weddings series, we are happy to share photos of the day Kristen and Deke got married.  Their relationship and marriage has developed through distance, since Deke is oftentimes away flying as an Air Force pilot overseas.  Despite their time apart, Kristen is steadfast in her loyalty and admiration for him. These two tied the knot at a gorgeous lodge overlooking a lake in Hartland, Michigan, and boy, are the photos amazing.  The bride created a rustic elegant atmosphere by working with the venue's charm and adding lanterns, candles, burlap, and twine.  In every single photo, the love these two have for each other shines through.   Have a look at all the details that made their day picture perfect.

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