Sometimes the best way to say I love you is simply between the two of you. This vow renewal caught on camera by…

Sadly, many bride-to-be’s planning their wedding make the same mistakes.  However, in an effort to prevent future brides from falling victim to the same errors so many others have made, I have put together a few tips of things to avoid over doing. Keep them in mind and possibly avert the desire to want to pull your hair out!

• Don’t overwhelm yourself. From personal experience, I know it is easy to completely submerge yourself into the planning process ESPECIALLY if it is a…

Ceremony and reception location  :  Valley Country Club

Wedding date : September 4, 2011

Photographs by Roman Grinev Photography

Thanks to my awesome vendor friends and the cool couples who've let me feature them, Poptastic Bride has managed to serve funky wedding ideas for more than a year now. It's also about time I organized some of my notable posts into a handy list for your convenience.

I know you don't want a cookie cutter event -- good for you :) -- so please allow me to share…

Have I mentioned lately that I love my job? I am always so excited to see new wedding photos and I cannot wait to share them with everyone. I must admit with this wedding I was overly excited to share Annica and Bryce's big day. Why, you ask? Their ultra-talented photographer Laura Marchbanks was actually my wedding photographer as well! Small world, huh? I was very excited when I saw…

Photography by: Scott Andrew Studio

About the Venue

Napa Valley, with its plethora of wineries, can be overwhelming when it comes time to find your perfect wedding venue, which is why we love Anderson Ranch. This turn-of-the-century Craftsman-style lodge on 75 private acres of Sonoma’s Valley of the Moon…

New to Our Wedding Community? Browse our wedding planning guide to find the perfect photographer, invitations - you name it!…

Photography by: Elle Jae Weddings

About the Venue

Your wedding day is like the first chapter in a great novel that is written by you and your husband-to-be. Where you choose to host your celebration will help to set the scene as you delve into your great adventure together. Will you be starring in a timeless classic, romantic comedy, or an action adventure? The choice is yours, but…

A gorgeous succulent bridal bouquet, huge bursting pom poms hanging from trees, mismatched bridesmaid dresses and one to-die-for lace…

Sometimes it's the simplest of things that make a day wonderful. Sharing a sweet cupcake, bright orange sodas, cuddles in the park,…

There are many advantages when purchasing silk flowers instead of live flowers.



•The selection of flowers is not limited to season. This means the options are basically endless.



•A silk arrangement is less fragile. Although both should be treated with care, the additional sturdiness obtained with a silk arrangement offers a little bit more forgiveness.



•Real flowers deteriorate and wilt. Silk arrangements however will not wilt, will not die, and…

Photography by: First Comes Love

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The term DIY (Do It Yourself) gets thrown around a lot. In this new era of brides I find that many brides, both on a strict budget and even those who employ the services of a…

What an adorable couple! We totally hit it off with Kim and Mike when we met- they didn't even have a specific date and place but we knew we were a great match so we went ahead and scheduled their E-Sesison knowing the rest would just fall into place! They decided on the Marion Tribute House- a great location for their Fall 2012 wedding and we are thrilled to be a part of it- they even added video to their package after their e-session! (video is soooo important- I'm psyched they added…

As you browse modern wedding blogs it's easy to notice that as a bride today there are many options and ideas that stray from tradition. A fresh flower bridal bouquet, once the only option, has now often been replaced by creative, unique wedding bouquets such as this one from …