No one can resist the look of a classic bow tie!  We sifted through hundreds  of awesome bow tie finds, and narrowed them down to 10 of our faves. From casual and low key, to dashing and daring, we have it all!

Here are our favorite trendy bow ties for your big day.

Firstly, we have these stunning brown linen bow ties by AmandaJoHandmade which come in a very convenient pack of 5! 

We love this beautiful light grey chambray bowtie by isolamenswear!

For the music lover, we recommend this hot little number by StrangelyEverAfter.

You won’t be short on fashion statements with this awesome flower-print bow tie by HiMyTie.

 Geometric patterns are a huge trend right now, not only in decor, but also in fashion. These trendy bowties by LoveVanillaDew  are a great example of why we hope this trend never leaves. 

 Keep it simple with this classy olive colored bowtie by ArtOfLithuania.

 We are loving the vintage plaid pattern of this bowtie by thebelleandthebeau.

This funky polkadotted bow tie by DickBeau reminds us of the fabulous fifties!

 Fashion forward trendsetters won’t be able to resist this amazing and creative wooden-made bowtie by MenEvolution

 Finally, we couldn’t help but add this beautifully colored bowtie by DapperGent.  It’s the perfect way to add a bit of color to your dapper groom’s attire.

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Diana and Oleg didn’t want to wait until the summer to tie the knot so they opted to say I do in February instead. Despite the frigid Moscow weather, the couple’s winter wedding was anything, but cold and austere. Surrounded by their family and friends, the bride and groom made sure their special day was a cozy and intimate affair full of romantic and warm details – pomegranates, a rich wine color palette, and lush florals filled the ceremony and reception space at the Crowne Plaza Hotel – as they shared their love story and became husband and wife.

Special thanks to Janna at Warm Photo for sharing Diana and Oleg’s romantic wedding day with us!

Diana, 23 & Oleg, 35

Location: Moscow, Russia

 Wedding Date:  February 21, 2015

 Number of Guests: 35

 Wedding Ceremony Location: Restaurant Hugo and Crowne Plaza Hotel

 Wedding Reception Location: Restaurant Hugo and Crowne Plaza Hotel

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We wanted to have a cheerful yet cozy wedding, and to celebrate our special day surrounded by our family and our closest friends. We dreamed about the perfect setting for the wedding, and it was important to us to have an authentic experience in a beautiful surrounding – we wanted elegance and warmth.

What are some the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

We decided that we did not want to wait until the summer to get married so the wedding was planned for February. Since it was the cold season with bad weather, we chose to hold our photo session in the studio.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

No, it was not difficult for us to pare down the guest list.

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

No we did not.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

Each couple wrote their story as a novel about love. This idea was the basis for our romantic wedding – love letters in French, old books, lots of candles and details all making for a warm and elegant celebration with our family. As a backdrop for the wedding ceremony the decorator used a letter about love in French.

What were the highlights of the reception?

The pomegranate was one of the main details in the decor, the design of the event, and the wedding stationery. The color palette was a saturated wine tone combined with silver, pale pink, and gray accents. The reception looked bright and gentle at the same time.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

Having a small wedding was stress-free and easy-going, and created an intimate ambiance that encompassed the warmth of the whole day.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

Find out your own style and try to fill the wedding with your personalities.

Vendors:

Photography: Warm Photo 

Event Design: Margaret Moskaleva   

Flowers: Christina Kaberne 

Stationery: Lovely Mood 

Make-up Artist: Liza Vi 

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel 

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Danielle and her husband Matt decided early on in their planning process that having a traditional wedding would simply be too stressful, not to mention expensive, and therefore not the best option for them. Eloping in Palm Springs felt like a far more appropriate choice for the couple.

With no guests to please or worry about – just their best friends acting as their officiant and their witness, and their photographer Heidi on hand to capture every precious moment – Danielle and Matt’s simple elopement ceremony on Mt. San Jacinto was filled with so much love and gratitude that they can’t imagine having tied the knot any other way!

Danielle, 30 & Matt, 29

Location:  Palm Springs, CA

Wedding Date: June 3, 2015

Number of Guests: 3, including the photographer

Wedding Cost: $7,500 including airfare and lodging for 5 days

Wedding Ceremony Location: Mt. San Jacinto State Park 

Wedding Reception Location: We had dinner after the ceremony at Copley’s in Palm Springs, but didn’t have any photos taken during that time.

Why did you have an intimate wedding? 

I am a people pleaser by nature and when we have a dinner or a get together I tend to stress out about whether or not everyone is having a good time. I couldn’t imagine raising that stress to the level of a wedding! This coupled with the cost of a wedding, and the fact that both Matt and I have large, blended families across multiple states made an intimate elopement the best option for us.

What are some of the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

Planning an elopement in California, while living in Maryland was probably our biggest challenge. Matt and I had been to Palm Springs before and knew how beautiful it was, but we hadn’t traveled there in a couple of years and had never even been to Mt. San Jacinto State Park (where we had the ceremony). There were a lot of phone calls and emails and ultimately blind faith that got us through the planning process.

We had some great vendors who, once we found them, made the process so much easier, along with my amazing sister-in law, Jess who helped coordinate a lot of the day-of logistics.

Another challenge was getting everything we needed for the wedding to Palm Springs intact. We went back and forth between having everything shipped out to Palm Springs or bringing it on the plane with us. I was also worried that my wedding dress or Matt’s suit would get lost or ruined on the trip to California. We ended up bringing our wedding attire on the plane as a carry-on and checking everything else. We purchased a portable steamer to get out any last minute wrinkles and it ended up working out great.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

Once we made the decision to elope, it was easy to pare down the list. We wanted to keep the list to the absolute essentials, which was an officiant and a witness. The larger the guest list, the more likely there would have been hurt feelings from others for not being invited. We knew right away we wanted my brother Chris –and one of Matt’s best friends – to marry us. We also knew we wanted his wife Jess –my best friend – to serve as the witness. It took us about 5 minutes to make the decision!

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

As I said, I am a people pleaser, so the phone calls made to parents to let them know we were eloping was difficult because I knew they were disappointed to not have the opportunity to be there. That being said, Matt and I had a long conversation when making the decision to elope about what we wanted for ourselves and our wedding. This was what we wanted and we held strong to that decision. Our parents eventually came around and were very supportive. In regards to friends, we actually kept it a secret from almost everyone except our parents and a couple close friends. Therefore, we didn’t have any issues with friends because they didn’t know about it until we were already hitched!

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

We got married in Mt. San Jacinto State Park, which we got to by way of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. We went up the night before the wedding and chose the spot for the ceremony, which was a clearing of trees right off the path. Matt (who I hadn’t seen at all that day), my brother, and the photographer went up the mountain ahead of us, and my sister-in-law and I were to meet them at the clearing. The moment I entered the clearing is in the top two moments of my life. If I am being honest, I was worried that because we didn’t have the traditional wedding, it would feel anti-climatic or not as special. Boy, was I wrong! I felt so much excitement, love, and gratitude in that moment that it is hard to articulate in any way that does it justice.

Another highlight was running around the woods after the ceremony and taking pictures with our photographer, Heidi. Everyone was relaxed, joking, and just generally having a great time. It was wonderful to have a photographer who was laid back and willing to climb around a mountain with us, but also so skilled and able to capture the feeling of the day, which we were then able to share with family and friends.

What were the highlights of the reception?

After the ceremony and pictures, we had dinner at Copley’s with my brother and sister-in-law. When we got there, my sister-in-law surprised us by having a beautiful floral arrangement similar to our wedding bouquets made for the table. Additionally, she surprised us with a gorgeous red velvet wedding cake from The Pastry Swan. We didn’t intend on having an official wedding cake, so that was really special.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

Being able to focus on us and celebrating our commitment to one another. The day was the perfect combination of relaxation and excitement, and I think that was because we were able to have our wedding in exactly the way we wanted.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

Do it! People may tell you that you will regret not having a traditional or larger wedding, but we are here to tell you that it has been almost a year since we eloped and we absolutely do not regret it! If anything, we become more and more grateful that we had such a special and personal wedding day.

Vendors:

Photography: Heidi Geldhausee at Our Labor of Love

Venue: MT. San Jacinto State Park

Hotel: Avalon Hotel Palm Springs

Florist: My Little Flower Shop

Wedding Cake: The Pastry Swan

Bridal Gown & Halo: BHLDN

Bridal Boots: South Moon Under

Bride Hair & Make Up: All Tressed Up

Groom’s Suit: Macy’s

Bridesmaid Dress: MODCLOTH

Bridesmaid Flower Crown: AMOREBRIDE

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Rose gold jewelry pieces are an ever growing trend. With thousands of fabulous rose gold pieces on Etsy, it can be difficult to narrow down your choices – so we went ahead and did the hard work for you! Here are 10 beautiful rose gold bracelets to wear on your wedding day.

 This intricately designed bangle by inbarshahak  is the perfect way to balance both classy and bold in just one piece. 

 Simple and stunning, we can’t take our eyes off of this beautiful rose gold stackable bangle design by JewelPalor.

 These sweet rose gold bracelets by  PROJECTDAHLIA  were made perfectly for stacking. 

 Knots represent a strong and eternal bond, so what better bracelet for your wedding day than this beautiful knotted bangle by  LemonHoneyJewelry?

 Stacking bangles is not always an easy chore, but thankfully  MetalogicalMetals  did the work for us in this perfect grouping of rose gold, silver, and yellow gold bangles.

We can never resist a beautiful gold dipped piece, so feast your eyes on this stunning creation by EmbersJewelleryShop!

 Personalized jewelry pieces are always a favorite of ours. This dainty dated rose gold bracelet by MignonandMignon  truly will be one-of-a-kind. 

 Sharing is caring, so why not buy a pair of these beautiful complementing bracelets by MyTinyStarShining  for you and your best girl. 

Let this beautiful charmed bracelet take you back to the good old days of charmed jewelry. This modern take on an old trend by TheSilverWhale  is absolutely timeless. 

 Finally, this bohemian inspired rose gold bracelet by NeuGlam  may be the only piece (other than your brand-new wedding band of course!) that you will need on your big day. 

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Your wedding day is all about you, and that’s exactly the way it should be! You’ve taken the time to choose the venue, the dress, the flowers, and the decorations. But why stop there? To make your day even more personal, why not add a personal touch to your invites with stationery that includes a custom portrait of you as a couple?  We found 10 spectacular Etsy artists who will do just that!

We love the whimsical style of these custom portrait invitations by LiliDiPrima!

Your guests will be charmed by these customized DIY invitations by ArtworkbyAngie!

This soft pink personalized wedding invitation by BellePivoine will make anyone’s heart melt.

We love this fun and playful personalized cartoon wedding invitation by HenryJamesPaperGoods

What better keepsake of your special day than a personalized poster by PemberleyPond?

Immortalize your upcoming nuptials with this personalized invite by EasyPrint – pets included!

Asking your best friend to be a part of your wedding is a big deal. Why not personalize your request with the help of AlissaLevy?

Vintage meets creative with these personalized illustrated wedding invitations by LucyLovesPaper.

Pups and humans will have their time to shine with the help of these fun personalized invitations by GoatLucky

Family is important, so you want to be sure to include everyone, kids and dogs, in your illustrated wedding cards by EasyPrint

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