My favorite wedding details

This post is a look back at the small details that make weddings special. Of course you need to book the venue; find the dress and much more but don't underestimate the details. I personally think it is the small touches that make it unforgettable for you and your guests. The place cards, the programs, the flower in your hair...all small details that can tell your guests so much about your personality, your relationship and what matters the most to you. Here are images of just that; the great details that tell a story and make your wedding truly unique to you. These are comprised from weddings I have shot over the years and I hope they give you some ideas and inspiration for your own wedding! Enjoy.

Everyone remembers their childhood treat - Hostess Cupcakes! Jason decided to incorporate this treat and make it his groom's cake - what a fun idea! Their program was also unique and special to them since they went to rival schools - Mizzou vs. Kansas! This was also their Save the Date, a super cute and different idea. The garter is  a reflection of Erica and her Mizzou background. 

Laura and Matt gave traditional flowers a wow factor by adding fruit to the vase, like lemons and limes. They also included limes on their wedding cake...bringing it all together. Custom invitations and programs gave the wedding a theme and natural progression - have fun with them! Live music during the ceremony and cocktail hour is a great way to set the mood and tone of the wedding

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Laura spiced up her bouquet by having the florist add something special to her all white bunch. Bridesmaids wore these awesome hair pieces that Sarah (a bridesmaid) found on eBay! For the seating, Laura and Matt used mountains to identify table placements for their guests - a cute idea since the wedding was in Colorado! Drawing ideas from your location is an awesome way to incorporate your interest and personality. Cocktail hour is always a nice transition from the ceremony to the reception and the JW Marriott of Denver had a really neat outdoor courtyard for the wedding guests.

Lighting at a reception can go a long way and really add an elegant touch to the room. Mindy Price with JW Marriott, Denver coordinated Laura and Matt's wedding. I think this pink lighting is really cool and brings everything together. Laura and Matt had guests sign a mat that would then be used to frame a wedding picture of their choice - a neat way to keep those memories forever. Entertainment doesn't always have to be in the form of a DJ or full band, Laura and Matt hired Wes Yoakam (http://www.wesyoakam.com/) and he was an incredible one man band!

Have a neat engagement story? Make it a part of your big day! Dustin proposed to Goldie on a DQ ice cream cake and the day of their wedding, DQ put up this special message - so fun!

This is something I regret not doing on my wedding day...honoring my grandmother or mother in this very neat and special way. Not many will see it the day of your wedding but you know it is there and that is what really matters - great idea Goldie!

Cake toppers allow you to get as creative as you want!  Since this cake is so detailed, I love that they went with a simple M for McKnight.

The most important detail of all (at least in my opinion) is surrounding yourself with loving friends and family.

For David and Sarah’s wedding, David brewed his own beer for the guests to take away as a thank you gift (watch out Boulevard). After we shot their engagement photos we took the pictures and designed beer labels for all the bottles with creative beer names. They put them out on the tables at their wedding and it was a great hit.

That is it for now, check back for more real

wedding ideas and inspiration!!!

Happy Planning!