{Hi all! We have officially tied the know and are off to Australia for a glorious two weeks to de-stress and start our life as a married couple! I’ll be checking in here from time to time with updates and photos of the honeymoon, but while I am gone I would love to hear what you all think of the weddings, and if you love it maybe you could help me out and tweet it? I’ll back soon to download all the wedding deets to you all! <3 <3)

I seem to be drawn to Italian weddings these days. I don’t know what it is specifically, but I love the romance. It is so different and so gorgeous. This wedding comes from a favorite Italian wedding photographer of mine, Cinzia Bruschini. This poolside affair reminds us why we love summer so much.

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Today’s surprise guest blogger is the lovely Trisha of Trisha Dean Events. She has been so very helpful to me through my wedding planning process thus far. Her inspiration and attention to detail in the wedding world is just incred. I’m excited for her super fun backyard inspiration board. So, here you go!

I am so thrilled to be able to guest post while Allison is frolicking about in The Big Apple! I love watching her pull together details for her and her man’s big day and hope her readers enjoy this little Backyard Wedding inspiration board I pulled together! I’m feeling like I need some sunshine in this winter weather and I hope you are too! As the rain falls down and the cold wind zips sideways, I really want to be warm! I want long days and green grass again. As you can tell I am truly a summer girl – I don’t last long in cold weather! I found this amazing place setting on Country Living that led the way for my inspiration board. Loving the twine details and the vintage green glass plate. The cloth sewn invite sleeves from Bird and Banner had me squealing with joy! Think of all the different pattern fun you could have! Lace on the wedding dress and on the table add a bit of elegance to any outside soirée. The palette of sage green, warm peaches, soft oranges and pale yellows are super light and romantic. Only 6 more months until summer…

Once Wed – April Smith, Elizabeth Anne Designs – Brandon Kidd, Bird and Banner, Ruffled – Jessica Watson, Ruffled – Evan McMaster, Martha Stewart Weddings, Country Living

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As you know, I had talked about doing a backyard wedding for a long time. It was something that always remained in the back of my head. I love the intimacy of the backyard wedding (and the price isn’t bad either!) Overall, having a blank canvas to do as you wish as much as you wish is really an unbeatable scenario. These cute little backyard details transform a regular old backyard into the fun affair that is your wedding day. And a beautiful wedding day at that!

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