If you’re thinking of sticking to a neutral palette, but still want a hint of color, this blush hue is the perfect shade. Paired with ivory or gold, shell is classically romantic or it’s the perfect antique hue for a vintage wedding. Don’t be shy about pairing this soft shade with gray or brighter tones for a modern vibe too! What’s for certain is that this soft pink will pretty up any palette.

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Flirty pom-poms paired with a platform style give these heels a retro vibe. 1,250, CharlotteOlympia.com

Barely-pink peonies can still pop when set against rich-green leaves.

Forget the pillow — have your ring bearer carry a delicate shell down the aisle. $18, BHLDN.com

Don’t shy away from patterns for your bridesmaids. It can look pretty and not overwhelming when the print is soft and subtle. $370, Amsale.com

What’s better than a sexy lingerie set? An alluring romper that won’t ride up during the night. $145, AmpereNYC.com

There’s nothing sweeter than light-pink details on white fondant. EatCakeBeMerry.com

Interlocking rings made of gold make this rose quartz bracelet extra special. $5,200, Adornia.com

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For their Secret Garden-inspired wedding ceremony and reception, Kelly and Zac found the perfect venue: a restaurant called The Garden Room with a back patio full of lush vines and flowers. The two exchanged vows beneath a garden trellis and celebrated with friends and family for dinner surrounded by sweet tea party-like details. Antique mirrors were placed around the space, vintage china tea cups and saucers were used in the centerpieces and a delicately ruffled pink cake was served for dessert. My favorite part of the whole day though? Kelly’s fresh flower crown, filled with pink and white roses, was the perfect accessory for this enchanted wedding day.

Ceremony and Reception Site: The Garden Room, Fayetteville, AR Photography: Photo Love Photography, Bentonville, AR Day of Coordination: Keith Taylor, Fayetteville, AR Officiant: Jim Hall, New Heights Church, Fayetteville, AR Gown: Maggie Sottero, The Briar Patch, Fayetteville, AR Hair: Studio 8 Salon, Fayetteville, AR  Makeup: Heather Dossey, Entourage, Destin, FL Veil: Lovey by Isha Webb, Etsy Store, San Diego, CA Shoes: Antonio Melani, Dillards, Roger, AR Wedding Rings: Romance Diamond Co, Fayetteville, AR Necklace: Swarovski Crystal Cross Necklace, W Hotel The Store, New York, NY Earrings and Bracelet: Vintage, Mae’s Emporium, Fayetteville, AR Bridesmaid Dresses: Maude Boutique, Fayetteville, AR Groom and Groomsmen’s Formalwear: Mr. Tux, Fayetteville, AR Invitations: The Visual Shoppe, Fayetteville, AR Programs: DIY Sign-in Book: Family Christian Store, Fayetteville AR Flowers: Jules Designs, Fayetteville, AR Catering: The Garden Room, Fayetteville, AR Dance Lessons: Arkansas Dance Connection, Springdale AR Cake: Cori Spears, Bentonville, AR Desserts: Brick House Kitchen, Fayetteville, AR; Pedal Pops, Bentonville, AR Accomodations: Embassy Suites, Rogers, AR Honeymoon: Disneyworld, Orlando Fl and Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Pairing two equally bold colors like fuchsia and rich purple is daring but Sophie and Tony pulled off the unexpected color combo in a totally elegant way. Long bridesmaid dresses, lush hydrangea bouquets and pink uplighting were just a few of the ingredients that went into this bright wedding. Before you dive in to those though, you have got to take a look at their wedding video by CinemaCake!

Ceremony Site:  Waterworks, Philadelphia, PA Reception Site:   TRUST, Philadelphia, PA Photography:  Wedding Photojournalism by Ron Soliman, Philadelphia, PA Videography: CinemaCake, Philadelphia, PA Planner:  Sara Fernandez, Beautiful Blooms, Philadelphia, PA Officiant: Journeys of the Heart, Philadelphia, PA Hair and Makeup: Claudia Seyler, Philadelphia, PA Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale Groom and Groomsmen’s Formalwear: Joseph A. Bank Invitations, Programs, Escort Cards and Menu Cards: The Papery, Philadelphia, PA Flowers: Beautiful Blooms, Philadelphia, PA Catering: Peachtree and Ward,  Philadelphia, PA Music: The Toner Sound Entertainment Group, Philadelphia, PA Cake and Cupcakes: Whipped Bakeshop, Philadelphia, PA Desserts: Peachtree and Ward, Philadelphia, PA

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Cool right? I’ve seen lots of wedding arches and huppahs in all different shapes and sizes, but I’ve never seen one quite as unique as this pink draped arch, designed by celebrity wedding planner Yifat Oren. I love that it seems to borrow from East Asian pagoda architecture. Blush draping and clusters of pink and white garden roses and peonies add softness, while modern ghost chairs finish off this unexpected contemporary style.

Photo: Samuel Lippke Studio

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While a silhouette motif and gold details give this wedding vintage flare, the frothy pink color palette and paper cutouts added a whimsical vibe to Danielle and Rafael’s Cambridge, Massachusetts wedding. It’s no wonder the bride owns an event design company, because this wedding has expert custom touches all over it. Prepare to get lost in the romantic details of this wedding!

Ceremony Site: MIT Chapel, Cambridge, MA Reception Site: Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge, MA Photography: Sam Haddix Photography Event Design:  D.S.MeeBee Custom Event Design and Planning, Boston, MA Officiant: Rev. Agustin Anda Gown: Vera Wang White Collection, David’s Bridal Veil: David’s Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka Wedding Rings: ADCO Diamond, Boston, MA Invitations, Programs, Escort Cards, Menu Cards, and Guest Book: D.S.MeeBee Custom Event Design and Planning, Boston, MA Flowers: D.S.MeeBee Custom Event Design and Planning, Boston, MA Rentals: Be Our Guest Rentals, Roxbury, MA Catering: East Coast Grill, Cambridge MA Ceremony Music: Danit Yeshaya, Mozart Academy of Music Reception Music: DJ John Dudley Favors: D.S.MeeBee Custom Event Design and Planning, Boston, MA Transporation: Pristine Limousine Accomodations:  Le Meridien, Cambridge MIT Honeymoon: Paradisus, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

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So you may not be daring enough to wear a black wedding dress — but designers are creating incredibly stunning, traditional wedding dress designs in more than just white and ivory that appeal to more than just the offbeat bride. Enter the blush wedding gown. It’s dreamy, feminine, delicate and undeniably bridal. The Vera Wang design shown here (and captured by the talented photographer Elizabeth Messina) is one of my favorites. Want more? Shop 25+ blush wedding dresses!

Photo: Elizabeth Messina

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What I love most about this pink and orange outdoor wedding is that every detail seems purposeful and meaningful. From the stick figure girl and boy cake topper to the Polaroid guest book, you just have to see it for yourself!

CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE: BR Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen, CA PHOTOGRAPHY: Christine Chang Photography, Los Angeles, CA CONSULTANT/PLANNER: A Savvy Event, Sonoma, CA OFFICIANT: Brian Hui, Fremont, CA GOWN: Jim Hjelm, Kleinfeld, NY, NY HAIR & MAKEUP: PD Artistry, Penney Do, Rodeo, CA VEIL: borrowed from a friend SHOES: Vera Wang Lavender WEDDING RINGS: Cathay Jewelry, NYC, NY & Zales, NYC, NY NECKLACE: DIY, Materials from Beads World and Antique store BRIDESMAID DRESSES: My Dress 4 Less, Dessy GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S FORMALWEAR: Black Lapel, NYC, NY INVITATIONS: Paperless Post PROGRAMS: DIY, Michael’s ESCORT/PLACE CARDS: DIY provided by Event planner MENU CARDS: DIY, Michael’s SIGN-IN BOOK OR BOARD: Kolo.com FLOWERS: Joyce Tom Designs, San Francisco, CA CATERING: Park Avenue Catering, Janine Baines, Cotati, CA MUSIC: Ceremony: Friend, Shawn Cheng; Reception: Boutique DJ’s, DJ CAMS, Scott Campbell CAKE: Inticing Creations, San Francisco, CA FAVORS: Crisp Bake Shop, Sonoma, CA TRANSPORTATION: California Wine Tours, Napa, CA

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This wedding is so beautiful, I honestly wish I had been a guest so that I could have seen it in person! The couple, Wendy and Keith, were married in a gorgeous, soft garden wedding ceremony surrounded by a green hedged arch.  They kept the ceremony simple with a pink rose petal-lined aisle and flower-filled mason jars. Soft pastel centerpieces surrounded by silver mercury glass votives and vessels carried the understated, yet elegant look into the reception. And yes, those are their two sweet golden retrievers with pink ribbons tied around their leashes. Have a look!

Photography: Nadia D Photography Bridal Gown: Judd Waddell  Bridal Salon: Bridals by Lori
Bridal Shoes: Toms Bridesmaid Dresses: Saison Blanche Bridesmaids  Cake/Bakery: Mark Fitchpatrick Designs Ceremony & Reception Site: Barnsley Gardens Resort  Ceremony Musicians: Christina McMilan, Violinist Dance Instructors: Arthur Murray Dance Studios, Alpharetta  DJ: Lethal Rhythms  Favors: Sari’s Candies Florist : Edge Design Group Hair Stylist: David Barron of Barron’s London Salon Invitations: William Arthur (Paper Affair)
His Wedding Rings: Solomon Brothers Fine Jewelry Her Wedding Rings and Engagement Ring: USAA Diamond & Jewelry Makeup: Alex Lucas Men’s Attire: Sam’s Tailor, Hong Kong Ties: Brooks Brothers Officiant: Dr. Ken Freshour Reception Music: Callaghan

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Classic black and white stripes ruled the design for Katherine and Graham’s Detroit wedding for a look that’s a little bit Parisian, and a lot dramatic. Blush pink added a feminine touch to the graphic design, and details like a black feather and flower centerpiece on the sweetheart table really wowed.

The couple grew up boating with their parents from the docks of the Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle in Detroit, so not only is the arched ballroom stunning with views of the Detroit skyline, but it also had personal significance for the couple.

All photos by Kristen Taylor Photography; Event design by Dawn Owen Designs

Ceremony and Reception Site: Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit, MI

Photography: Kristen Taylor Photography: Birmingham, MI

Videography: Lee Thomas Films: Rochester Hills, MI

Planner: Dawn Owen Designs: Royal Oak, MI

Gown: Paloma Blanca, Elizabeth’s Bridal Manor: Northville, MI

Veil: Elizabeth’s Bridal Manor, Northville, MI

Hair: Blush Salon, Commerce Twp, MI

Makeup: Luigi Bruni, Birmingham, MI

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Bridesmaid Dresses: AnnTaylor.com

Groomsmen’s Formalwear: Men’s Warehouse, Livonia, MI

Invitations, Programs, Escort Cards and Menu Cards: R.S.V.P, Plymouth, MI

Flowers: Dawn Owen Designs, Royal Oak, MI

Rental Equipment: Special Events Rental, Warren, MI

Catering: Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit, MI

Ceremony Music: Ruth Myers Harpist, Dearborn, MI

Reception Band : Jedi Mind Trip

Reception DJ: Sound Horizons, Metro Detroit

Cake: Pastry Palace, Wixom, MI (248) 380-2810

Cupcakes and Cake Pops: Treats Catering: Farmington Hills, MI

Candy Table: Candywarehouse.com

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One of my favorite parts about the flower wisteria is that it smells incredible — like a springtime garden in full bloom. That’s why I’m obsessed with this ceremony trellis designed by the talented event planners from Southern California at Details, Details. They created this awe-inspiring ceremony set-up by weaving tons of wisteria and soft pink roses around an iron trellis — transforming a pool deck into a stunning secret garden. An ornate crystal chandelier hanging from the middle of the arch just topped off the magical look.

Photo: Victor Sizemore Photography

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