Regrets from a real bride and a wedding trend I'm loving!

Happy Sunday! This week, we're spotlighting some celebrity weddings and a trend I'm absolutely loving! We also feature a bride who celebrated her intimate wedding, sharing her biggest regret and what she's so glad she splurged on. Don't miss the engaging engagement story in our Couple Spotlight at the end!

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🚗 Remember Usher lighting up last year's Super Bowl halftime? Fast forward a year, he and Jennifer Goicoechea chose a unique spin on tying the knot by saying "I do" at The Fast Lane—a Vegas drive-thru wedding tunnel. If you're considering a quick yet memorable wedding, this could be the perfect inspiration! They captured some beautiful photos and turned the occasion into a fun family affair.

⛈️ Would you take wedding photos in a storm? Makayla and Trapper Shore did just that during a Kansas storm, turning a gloomy day into stunning photo art. Makayla reflects, “being a military wife, the stormy photos represent what challenges we will face as a couple, but we will have those because the day started out great, turned stormy, then cleared up and was a great night.” What a beautiful start to a lifetime of love! ❤️

🤠 Yellowstone stars turned real-life partners, Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison, are officially married! Their wedding took place at Hassie's family home in Dallas, embracing a western theme that celebrates their Texan roots. Both the welcome party and the wedding were absolutely beautiful. Check out more photos here.

Hassie's dress: Galia Lahav
Wedding Theme: Cowboy Black Tie

📷 Film & Documentary Style Photography 📷

Film and documentary style photography is making waves in the wedding world with its vintage charm and nostalgic appeal. This trend captures moments in a raw, genuine manner, offering a cool, effortless vibe through grainy textures and soft edges. Couples are drawn to the timeless quality it brings to their wedding photos. Is this just a trend, or is film photography here to stay?

Every week, we feature brides' biggest regrets and best decisions. If you're a bride with a story to tell, we want to hear from you! 💌 Click here to submit yours.

Featuring Christina @cmoggs

“I regret this”

“Since our wedding was so small I didn’t think we needed a day of coordinator to organize where people should be when- this would have been so helpful! In the thick of photos and guests arriving there was some moments of confusion. Things could have run a little smoother”

“I'm so glad I did this”

“I am so glad that we splurged on photography and florals to make our small intimate backyard wedding feel extra special. I will love those details forever”

In this section, we share insider tips directly from the experts! If you're a wedding planner, photographer, florist, decorator, caterer, or any other wedding professional, we'd love to feature your advice. Share your tips with us to get featured!

Minimize Wedding Anxiety
By Wedding planner, Meredith from Plus One Planning
@plusoneplanning

Your wedding day is one of the most exciting times of your life, but it's normal to feel a bit nervous! Here are 3 tips from Wedding Planner Meredith from Plus One Planning to help minimize that anxiety:

1. Build Extra Time into Your Timeline: Schedule 15-minute transitions between each event. This extra time lets you relax between activities, giving you a moment to breathe when things feel overwhelming without feeling rushed or behind schedule.

2. Do a First Look: Having a first look with your partner can be incredibly calming. Being together while your emotions are high can help maintain a sense of calm before the hustle of the day begins.

3. Communicate: If you feel overwhelmed, communicate with your wedding team. Having a 'safe word' can be beneficial, allowing you to discreetly signal to those close to you that you need a moment to yourself without making it obvious to all your guests.

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