Wedding Ideas - National

For true nature-loving couples looking for an idyllic outdoor location to say their I-do's, it doesn't get any better than Sequoia National Park. Imagine a one-of-a-kind ceremony backdrop of soaring sequoias or sweeping High Sierra meadows. And a romantic reception, brimming with the rustic comforts of Wuksachi Lodge - a striking stone + cedar mountain [...]

Guys, get ready to majorly fall for Jane + Kellen and their stunning, intimate wedding at Sunset Point in Utah's Capitol Reef National Park. From the beginning, these two knew they wanted a very small wedding (they only had eight guests!) which helped them stay focused on each other, both during the planning and on the big day.

Here at Bride & Groom Direct we are absolutely delighted to announce that we are going to be at the National Wedding Shows at Olympia London and the NEC, Birmingham. The National Wedding Show is an essential date to put in the diary of any bride or groom-to-be.

If the idea of a small elopement, with just a few special guests there with you sounds like wedding heaven to you, then you're going to adore today's real wedding. The couple are super private, hence wanting to marry in this way. They only invited very close friends and family members.

Catherine and David were engaged in Rome. While relaxing and talking in their hotel room, after a day spent at the spa, Dave popped the question. "He had been carrying the ring in his backpack for five days and couldn't wait a minute longer," Catherine shares.

There are few settings more vast and dramatic for your destination wedding than Kruger National Park in South Africa. The largest and most popular game reserve in the country, this park is filled with hundreds of different plant and animal species.

A few more booths from the 2014 National Stationery Show! First up today, the brand new collection from a veteran exhibitor, Sycamore Street Press. I didn't think it was possible, but I think I'm even more in love with the entire collection - from gift wrap to art prints to greeting cards - after seeing ...

Last weekend was amazing! I have never been more exhausted, but after being at the Manchester National Wedding Show on Saturday and Sunday I've remembered how much I really, really love getting out of the office - ha! It was such fun being surrounded by other wedding obsessives, meeting new suppliers and of course hanging out with you lot!

Three weeks ago I shared a trick we're implementing this summer as a safeguard against vehicular heat stroke. The trick is to put our left shoes in the backseat with Owen whenever he's traveling with us. The idea is that we won't get very far without our left shoe.

As promised, I'm back with more to share from the 2014 National Stationery Show! First up for this installment, Moglea - where the level of awesomeness was just completely off the charts. I wanted to bring everything home with me, from the dip-dyed greeting cards and gift tags to the edge painted notepads!

The U.S. National Arboretum is one of our very favorite spots in DC: it’s basically a giant 450 acre park in the middle of Northeast DC with tree groves, gardens, and walking paths. I included the Arboretum in my mini guide to DC last year and we also did our family photo session with Adam Barnes […]© 2008 - 2013, Oh So Beautiful Paper

The weekend is almost upon us, but before we enjoy a well needed rest we have a national park anniversary shoot in Dublin for you today. I've personally never been to Ireland well, apart from a day crossing to Dublin when I was a child but that doesn't count!

The 1944 film National Velvet is a cinematic tribute to brave women around the world, so it's natural it would also serve as perfect inspiration for this wedding styled shoot from Rodeo & Co Photography, By Emily B., and EH Floral. Blues, greens, and burnt orange come together brilliantly in this equestrian inspired wedding day ...

Have you ever seen a backdrop more breathtaking than Zion National Park? When you're surrounded by such gorgeous scenery, a bit of simplicity goes a long way. Mandolin and Nik didn't let go of the opportunity to sport a bit of color, though - their Pantone ceremony backdrop also carried into the reception in brilliant ways.