Autumn Rustic Wedding: Lisa & Kenny

Happy Friday! If you're a regular on the blog, then you know I have a soft spot for rustic weddings. I love the simplicity and the natural elements that combine to create a stunning backdrop for the event. I'm a sucker for all things burlap, mismatched bridal party attire, haybail seating and handmade centerpieces. Rustic weddings may be the trend of right now, but they are nothing new won't be on their way out any time soon!

Lisa & Kenny were married on November 3, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Parish in O'Fallon, Missouri. In between ceremony and celebration, they stopped at Faust Park for some lovely outdoor shots, complete with the freshly fallen autumn leaves.  The couple combined soft, muted pinks, touches of gold and the perfect amount of nature to create a romantic feel. And no rustic wedding is complete without plenty of cowboy boots! 

Thanks to Kelly Adler at Irish Eyes Photography LLC, Lisa & Kenny for sharing this gorgeous rustic wedding with my readers and myself today. I have been gushing over these images for weeks waiting to post them for you all to see. Head over to their Facebook page (linked above) and check out their work. If you're interested in more information, me or Irish Eyes and tell them I sent you! Also be sure to check out Kelly's first featured wedding on my blog here.

If you'd like your own rustic wedding featured on All Tulled Up, contact me for more info!

Winter Wedding: Paul & Stephanie

When I came across Jesse & Gena, I knew I had to work with them so I immediately emailed them and they agreed to share one of their recent weddings! Jesse Daniels Photography is located in Evansville, Indiana, but the team is also available for travel and destination weddings.

In the following photos, you are are able to get a feel for this adorable couple, who chose a fabulously trendy color scheme for their December nuptials. Paul & Stephanie went for a winter wonderland, using snowflakes, ornaments and even "snow fall" during their first dance. In the outdoor photos, the twinkling lights in the trees elicit a romantic feel, while the superhero photos of the bridal party allow for a glimpse at their silly sides. In every image, Jesse & Gena do a wonderful job of bringing the small details to life!

For more information about Jesse & Gena, head over to their Facebook, portfolio and blog. (P.S. I am loving this engagement shoot and you will too!)

Make sure to leave me some comment love and tell me what you are dying over in this wedding post!

Wedding Color Scheme: Navy Blue

If you haven't yet heard, one of the big wedding colors for 2013 is navy blue (Pantone is calling it "monaco blue"), which means I should probably go into the business of reading crystal balls, as navy was my color before it was cool...see?

So if you're looking to stay on-trend (like me) with your wedding colors, you might want to use this deep shade of blue. But then the question remains, as it does anytime you pick your predominant color: how do you know what your accent colors should be? Well, like a good wedding planner, I've got you covered...with plenty of options!

• Navy & Coral: What's not to love about this? I love how the coral brightens everything up. Perfect for spring & summer!

Photo Credit: Wedding Paper Divas

• Navy & Blush: Blush pink is one of my newest favorite accent colors. It's just beautiful! It's light so it brings a look together without overpowering. And flowers in blush are effortlessly elegant.

Photo Credit: Port Gamble Weddings

• Navy & Purple: With these two colors being so close on the color spectrum, they seemlessly blend together to create a gorgeous indigo tone. I suggest using all shades of purple, from lavender to eggplant alongside the deep blue. I love these colors together!

Photo Credit: Indy Getting Hitched

• Navy & Mint: With mint being such a big color in fashion, this color duo makes perfect sense! Honestly, although I'm biased, any shade of green goes perfectly with navy, but this is, by far, my favorite!

Photo Credit: Raymond Lee Jewelers

• Navy & Red: Red & blue may automatically conjure a view of the American flag, and you probably aren't looking for a patriotic color scheme. But simply deepening the shade of red and carefully blending the two shades creates a sophisticated fall or winter pallete, while a brighter shade of red allows for a nautical, summer look!

Photo Credit: OuterInner

Photo Credit: Groom Sold Separately

If you are looking for more color inspiration, check out Style Me Pretty, where you can search photos by color. And if you'd like assistance with your color scheme or anything for your wedding, email me. I'd love to help!

Which color duo is your favorite and which ones could you do without? Comment below and tell me!

Summer Wedding: Sam & Corey

Well, it's January again and that means we are less than six months away from summer wedding season! Outdoor weddings can be tricky, especially in the rainy spring and hot summer months. But with a backup location in place, taking that chance can make for a perfect setting and a gorgeous wedding! So my lovely brides-to-be, today I have a serious source of inspiration for you as we take a look at a real outdoor wedding.

Samantha & Corey were married August 4, 2012 at her father's home outside of St. Louis. At their late afternoon ceremony, the couple combined simplicity, romance and family as they said their vows. With a trendy color scheme of grays and yellows, the wedding had a relaxed feel that tied in to the heartwarming location perfectly! Family and friends spent hours the evening prior decorating the reception space with antique book pages draped along the ceiling of the outdoor tent, placing vintage books and wildflowers as centerpieces on the tables, and hanging lanterns and floral arrangements from the established trees in front of the house. As you will see below, Samantha & Corey did a fantastic job of customizing the elements of their wedding. Enjoy, ladies! 

The bride's sister helping her get into her dress

Adorable ring shot with the bright, summery bouquet

GORGEOUS bride!!

Handsome groom

Love the pictures from their "first look"

She even personalized the scarf by adding their initials!

Samantha with her adorable son, Aiden

Love this casual groomsmen shot!

Glamorous bridesmaids!

How cute is this?!

Family sand ceremony. Beautiful.

Magazine-worthy first kiss

What are your favorite things about outdoor/ summer weddings? Are you getting married this summer? Tell me in the comments below! And don't forget to become a member of this blog by clicking on the "join this site" icon on the right side of the home page and make sure to "like" us on Facebook as well!

Happy Planning!

Meaghan xoxo

**All images credits to Brooke G Images, an incredibly talented photographer located in Sullivan, Missouri**