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styled shoot

Unlike many wedding blogs, we don’t run a ton of styled shoots — photo shoots that use models instead of real couples — for reasons addressed here. That said, once a month or so, we see a shoot that’s so full of gorgeousness and lovely ideas that we feel compelled to share it. If you’re a photographer who would like to submit your styled shoot, click here.

A celebration of Neo-Soul with rich florals, jumpsuits, & tulle skirts

A celebration of Neo-Soul with rich florals, jumpsuits, & tulle skirts

A Neo-Soul inspired wedding shoot? YES PLEASE. Hints of Maxwell and Erykah Badu, with decor that goes earthy, moody, and a bit gritty…

The venue at this black & white pop art-themed wedding inspiration is SO FUN

The venue at this black & white pop art-themed wedding inspiration is SO FUN

What’s black, white and red all over? This amazing pop art-themed wedding inspiration at the Joshua Vides Chapel installation at the Palms Hotel and Casino. Using his signature black and white sketch motif, Vides converted 800 square feet of the Palms into this fun interactive art space he titled, “Til Death Do Us Part.” Guests are welcome to participate in multiple ways including everything from taking photos for their social media to actually getting married in the space.

Vivid colors abound at this leather & acrylic wedding inspiration

Vivid colors abound at this leather & acrylic wedding inspiration

This killer leather and acrylic wedding inspiration was inspired by holographic and neon decor seen at Coachella’s art installations. With a mix of dark and light flowers and vivid colors, it was a seriously dynamic look. We were loving all the acrylic details. It was held at one of Detroit’s newest venues, a restored original whiskey factory with natural light pouring in and an original antique bar found in an old Detroit mansion. This bride rocked her lucky leather jacket over a lace dress with floating appliqués. Don’t miss the “fuck yeah” cake topper…

It's Hades & Persephone in this Greek myth-inspired underworld wedding inspiration

It’s Hades & Persephone in this Greek myth-inspired underworld wedding inspiration

We are loving this Greek underworld-inspired wedding inspiration for the mythology lover in all of us. Real-life couple Tonya and Jessie were inspired by the god and goddess Hades and Persephone of the underworld with The Fates in attendance as flower girls.

Don’t miss the black and red dress with red crystal crown (Persephone was queen of the underworld, after all!), florals with deep roses, dark leaves, and hints of forbidden fruit, and the huge and amazing goth chic cake.

Marriage! At the Disco: a disco-inspired wedding shoot

Marriage! At the Disco: a disco-inspired wedding shoot

I’ve always loved classic disco music, despite the haters. It’s quintessential dance music and always finds a new audience in every generation (especially during today’s drag renaissance). So when we spied this disco-inspired wedding shoot, we were in glittery love.

Keep an eye out for the disco ball gown, the chic silk jumpsuit, black, four-tier glitter cake, all of the red details, the floral screen dripping with color and texture, the rainbow heels, the red vinyl sweetheart booth (with a shark!).

Mike & Eleven's Stranger Things wedding of our Eggo waffled, Upside Down imaginations

Mike & Eleven’s Stranger Things wedding of our Eggo, Upside Down imaginations

If you’re a fan of Netflix’s Stranger Things, you’ll know that season 3 starts tonight and should be lots of retro horror fun. The idea for this Stranger Things wedding inspiration came after photographer Julie Floro saw Mike and Eleven kiss at the Snow Ball and couldn’t stop imagining their fictional future marriage, complete with Eggo waffle bar, Upside Down-inspired florals (with red lilies reminiscent of the Demogorgon’s mouth!), and outfits inspired by the show including the Snow Ball.