If you’ve been searching Pinterest for bridal inspo, you’ve probably noticed a recent trend: statement veils. It’s definitely a trend that will gain momentum in 2019. Unconventional brides are looking for alternatives to traditional, whisper-thin unembellished veils and designers are delivering! From floor length veils featuring 3-D flowers to colorful Cathedral length veils, these eight beauties are some of our faves!

The Etoile veil from whatkatydidnext is out of this world! One bride shares: “The veil is gorgeous. I could not be more in love with it and I cannot wait to wear it on my wedding day.”

This custom veil from crownandglory  truly puts the statement in statement veil!

Your bridal look will be unforgettable when you wear this embroidered veil from Sparrowstation on your wedding day.

Glowing review: “This veil was the hit of my wedding. I had wedding makeup artists, wedding photographers, planners, guests, strangers, dads and groomsmen complimenting me on my veil. It stole the show and was absolutely PERFECT.”

‘Something blue’ has never looked so gorgeous! We’re swooning over this blue tulle veil from VeiledBeauty.

This waltz length wedding veil from sibodesigns is completely hand-sewn. It isn’t just a veil; it’s a work of art!

Featuring delicate floral lace appliques and Swarovski crystal embellishments, this veil from SmithaMenonbridal is truly luxe!

Glowing review: “This veil is beyond perfect! It’s beautiful, delicate and extremely unique. It was one of my favorite pieces of my wedding look. The embroidered flowers and crystals create the most beautiful look. I could not count how many compliments I received on it– from the employees at the salon where I got makeup/hair done to the wedding guests, everyone loved it.”

This bold and beautiful veil from OLIVIATHEWOLF will look amazing in your wedding photos! 

This 3-D floral veil from Januaryroseboutique looks like something straight out of a fairy tale!

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A snow covered lake, cozy plaid blankets, a hot chocolate bar, a heated tent and a guest list that only includes your nearest and dearest? A wedding doesn’t get more hygge than this, my friends!

Hong and Bryan chose to say their ‘I do’s’ at the charming Stafford’s Perry Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan surrounded by 52 of their loved ones.

“We were able to spend time with everyone that came. It was easy to save a LOT of money, and the day was totally stress-free for the both of us,” explains Hong.

Kudos to Nicole Jansma Photography for capturing this event so beautifully!

Hong & Bryan

Location: Petoskey, Michigan

Wedding Date: February 24, 2018

Number of Guests: 52

Wedding Cost: $10,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: Stafford’s Perry Hotel

Wedding Reception Location: Stafford’s Perry Hotel

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We decided the amount of money, time, and stress it would take for a big wedding wasn’t worth it. Additionally, keeping it small we were able to do a lot of things ourselves (decorations, gifts, etc.) instead of buying them. This really brought our personalities into the wedding, and saved us thousands of dollars. Plus we really wanted to spend more quality with family.

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

Not going over our guest list count. Originally we said 40 people max, but once we started down the list, we agreed that 40 wasn’t reasonable. But that was ok for us, because it made us really really think about each person we added after the 40 mark. We ended up being 12 over the original estimate, but it ended up being the perfect group.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

Yes. It was hard at first, but once we made it known that we were keeping it small, everyone became very understanding as everyone knows weddings get expensive fast.  Looking back, it was a great decision to stick to our plan and keep it intimate.

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

Yes, we kept the conflicts to a minimum by being fair to everyone. Example – we didn’t pick and choose certain cousins to invite or not. We simply said we have to draw the line at Aunts and Uncles. However, we did find that there were a couple people we really wanted there among the broad “not invited list”… so we just added a few to the bridal parties to avoid conflict.

What were the highlights of the ceremony/reception?

The ceremony, outside, in the middle of winter in Michigan. We had a semi-heated pavilion, a hot chocolate stand, gifted blankets, and everyone knew to bring their warmies so no one was cold yet we still hand our winter wonder land.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

We were able to spend time with everyone that came, it was easy to save a LOT of money, and the day was totally stress free for the both of us.

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

Have the wedding YOU want to have. Regardless of what your parents, sisters, grandparents want, it’s your day. If you decide on an intimate wedding, your families can be a huge help if you do everything yourself! They loved being involved, helping designing invites, decorating, buying supplies etc. and they will do a great job for your big day.

Vendors:

Dress Designer: Angela & Alison

Makeup Artist:Talulu Beauty Lounge

Floral Designer: Stems Market

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal

Bakery:Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery

Apparel: Modern Brides

Event Venue:Stafford’s Perry Hotel

Photographer: Nicole Jansma Photography

Whether you’ve chosen a modern and elegant wedding theme or a bright and colorful beach-side vibe, you’ll want your wedding stationery to reflect the style of your upcoming nuptials. After all, it is your stationery that lets your guests ‘peek behind the curtain’ to catch their first glimpse of your wedding day. Your save-the-dates and wedding invitations not only set the tone, they help to build anticipation for your big day. How do you find the perfect stationery to do just that? Enter Paperlust, the Melbourne, Australia based company that is changing the wedding stationery game.

From rustic to sleek and minimalist, Paperlust works with top designers worldwide to bring you a selection of exclusive stationery to suit your wedding style. Paperlust streamlines the process of designing and printing wedding invitations, eliminating the time-consuming process of commissioning work from a designer, and sourcing a printing service. Simply select your invitation design, customize it and hit ‘check out’. Your beautiful stationery will be shipped to you in a matter of days. (Psst… They offer free worldwide shipping on orders over $300!). 

Paperlust offers a variety of luxury print options, including letterpress, white ink, raised foil, print on wood, real foil, digital print, photo cards and vellum. They’ve also introduced some exciting new options, including ‘mix n’ match’ wedding stationery as well as send and seal invitations, where all your invitation cards are in one easy piece of card – no envelopes required!

To help you narrow down your search for the perfect wedding invites, here are five wedding stationery styles that are hot for 2019!

Letterpress + Foil

Looking to add a touch (or two) of luxury to your big day? We suggest letterpress and gold foiling. We love the delicate gold accents on this blush invitation suite designed by Shab M.

Wooden

Wooden wedding invites are the perfect accent to rustic weddings or nature-inspired weddings. These Woodstock invitations from Stefan Arifin are so unique! 

Tropical

More and more couples are opting for destination weddings in tropical locations. To get your guests excited about the exotic blooms, sunny skies and white sand beaches, we recommend tropical-inspired wedding invites like the Sweet Tropical Suite designed by Inggrid Hayasidarta.

Bold Botanicals

Amp up your wedding stationery with a gorgeous botanical theme. We love the organic look of the Medinilla invitation suite by Shab M.

Minimal + Modern

A contemporary wedding calls for sleek, modern invites. Jacqueline Quetula’s Simplicity invitation suite will wow your guests with its elegant design and luxe silver foil accents. 

For more gorgeous wedding invitation and save the date styles, visit Paperlust.

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Choosing the perfect gift for the new Mr and Mrs (or Mr. and Mr./Mrs. and Mrs.) can be tough, but don’t stress; we’ve got you covered. From budget-friendly to splurge-worthy, there’s no chance that any of these eight unique wedding gifts will be re-gifted.

This “brewtiful” box from My Weekend is Booked is the ideal indulgence for the coffee connoisseurs, featuring a naturally scented Espresso Patronum soy coffee candle, a Sweetsmith toffee bar and a handmade coffee essential oil soap.

You can never go wrong with a bottle of wine (or six), as a gift that is! How cute are these custom wine labels from iCustomWine?

We’re swooning over this Yvonne Ellen Mr. and Mrs. teacup set from Anthropologie.

Looking for a seriously wow-worthy gift? This neon sign from MKNEON will be an awesome addition to the couple’s home decor!

These Mr and Mrs campfire mugs from BeholdenPrints  will be used every morning for years to come!

This special Nathalie Lete Francophile wedding plate from Anthropologie only looks uber expensive… It’s only $24!

What does one get for the couple who has everything? These bride and groom mugs from uncommongoods. Aren’t they adorable?

The couple will definitely be impressed by this custom framed wedding invitation painting from ShorelinePaintery.

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Photographer Aruba Baig took a minimalist approach to this styled shoot to show couples the raw beauty of a simple elopement.

Here’s what Aruba had to say about the shoot:

On a rainy afternoon, we got up early to catch the last bit of fog that crept over the beautiful mountain range at Rattlesnake. This spot is usually crowded with tourists and hikers on the weekends. Luckily, the weather kept most people away which left the lake open for us to all roam around…

I think representation is important. So often, when you scroll through online you see the same types of brides and grooms … There is not enough representation on popular wedding accounts. I choose these two because they are a real life couple who happen to have a Mexican heritage … I hope that these photos show other couples more representation in the wedding industry.

Vendors:

Photography, Directing and Styling: Aruba Baig

Florals: Tiffany Hachett

Makeup: Hailey Opacich

Dress: Tobi

Models: Jacqueline V & Zachary T