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Even though the wedding displays might be a bit over the top for the average wedding, I just had to share these incredible fall and winter wedding photos with you.  {my personal favorite is the last one with the rows of chairs and trees leading to the altar}

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To make your ceremony venue stand out in a personal and unique way, wedding backdrops can easily help set the mood and express your personality; what’s more, they’re just gorgeous in photos. Check out the following unique wedding backdrops. Personally, sparkling part is my favorite, what about you?  

 
top 20 unique wedding backdrop ideas for 2015
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Chrissy Arpie Ott is the founder and CEO of The Perfect Palette, a wedding source dedicated to helping couples find the best color palette for their wedding day.  Since its launch in 2008, The Perfect Palette has been the go-to color resource for couples who dream of a unique, creative, and colorful wedding day.
My job is dedicated to helping engaged couples think unique and creatively when it comes to color and event design, so it’s safe to say that I’ve witnessed a ton of wedding color mistakes over the years.  So, I thought it might be helpful for BG brides if I compiled the most common pitfalls and how to make sure you don’t fall into them. Let’s dive right into it!

wedding colors

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Chrissy Arpie Ott is the founder and CEO of The Perfect Palette, a wedding source dedicated to helping couples find the best color palette for their wedding day.  Since its launch in 2008, The Perfect Palette has been the go-to color resource for couples who dream of a unique, creative, and colorful wedding day.
My job is dedicated to helping engaged couples think unique and creatively when it comes to color and event design, so it’s safe to say that I’ve witnessed a ton of wedding color mistakes over the years.  So, I thought it might be helpful for BG brides if I compiled the most common pitfalls and how to make sure you don’t fall into them. Let’s dive right into it!

wedding colors

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“Regardless of its size or complexity, the perfect floral arrangement is the one that makes you stop for an instant and smile with surprise and delight,” writes Preston Bailey in his new book Preston Bailey: Flowers.
If that’s the case, then his beautiful tribute to blooms is bound to inspire awe.  Every bride I’ve shown Flowers to has grabbed the book from my hands and wanted to frame (not rip!) the out-of-this-world photos inside.  His anecdotal stories from A-list events—he’s planned parties for Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Ivanka Trump—are equally fascinating.
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Here’s the truth about big, over-the-top weddings: It takes more than an unlimited wedding budget to really pull off something different and amazing. The secret? A great team and lots of creative details designed in unexpected ways. From a flower-filled dance floor to a garden-like ceiling, see the most amazing wedding ideas we can’t stop talking about.
  1. A Flower-Filled Dance Floor

    Preston Bailey's flower-filled reception dance floor

Today we’re showing you some stunning and totally unique wedding ceremony ideas to inspire your upcoming day. With ten unique ideas for your ceremony, there’s sure to be one you haven’t seen yet! Check them out!
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Peacock Flower GirlWhen choosing colors for your wedding, if you don’t shy away from vibrant colors and if you like colors in the purple and blue families, then you might want to consider a Peacock Color Theme.
One of the most luscious color schemes for weddings, this combination can include just the “peacock colors” or it can also include actual peacock feathers in the décor.
The colors  of a Peacock Theme are turquoise, royal blue, green, and purple. The purple color can vary as shown in the color chart below from a true purple to a color that leans more toward magenta or plum. Regardless of the exact shades, the hallmark of the Peacock theme is “vibrant” blues and purples with some green, as well. There often is a little bit of gold that is used as an accent.
Peacock Color Swatches
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Depending on the wedding theme and number of guests you are inviting, finding the right venue can be a challenging task.  The decoration and interior design of your reception venue can really draw out the “whole picture” of the wedding theme. For those of you planning an indoor reception and don’t know where to start, feed yourself some inspiring ideas! Don’t let space limit your creativity.  We hope these fabulous reception venue designs we’ve collected for you below can get you some noteworthy inspiration.

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