Welcoming Our Sponsors!

Welcoming Our Sponsors!:


Looking for the perfect accessories to wear on your wedding day? Maybe some gold signature earrings or a brass cuff? Well we have the perfect start to your jewelry hunt. Introducing The Dark Horse Jewellery. The Dark Horse Jewellery is an online jewlery site that allows you to find the perfect piece of jewelry by trend, category, designer, style, etc. Jewellery is about expressing who you are while you wear it and your wedding day should be a representation of yourself, which means jewellery plays such an important role. The Dark Horse Jewellery offers brands from across the globe, from the popular House of Harlow and CC Skye to the handmade Mirit Weinstock (amazing brand from Israel) and Ziba Khatibi. Within Australia, The Dark Horse Jewellery offers a take home lay-by system. They do not offer this service to international customs, though look out for this option in the future. Be sure to check out The Dark Horse Jewellery for all of your wedding jewelry needs!






Corbin Gurkin is truly a photographer you are going to want to check out. Corbin Gurkin is not only skilled at capturing that unique moment in time, but also understanding what that moment and that photograph mean to a couple in the context of a lifetime. Corbin has photographed weddings in places as diverse as California’s wine country, the bustling streets of Paris, the beaches of Hawaii and the hillside villages of Tuscany. Along the way, Corbin has won accolades from couples, clients and countless publications.Corbin says, “I get to know couples over the course of several months and get a sense of their personality and what photos might appeal to them” As far as current happenings, her real weddings are featured in both the July and August issues of Brides as well as Vogue Spain. Corbin is  currently booking for 2013–so jump on over to her website and submit an inquiry for your big day.

Wedding Planning With Our Sponsors

Wedding Planning With Our Sponsors:

W. Scott Chester Photography likes to take pictures of people who are in love… simple as that! If that is you, you might want to check them out. Their imagination and creativity are fueled by real connections and W. Scott Chester Photography is inspired wholeheartedly by people in love. Sounds to me like great inspiration for wedding photographers. Their travels for weddings and engagements have taken them all over the world these days, so be sure to book them for your destination wedding. Head on over to W. Scott Chester’s website and get your wedding day booked!

Love vs Design is a Wedding Stationery Design company based out of Los Angeles. We work with a small team of talented designers, photographers and illustrators from around the world to create designs that we like, and that we think you’ll like too. Our modern vintage wedding designs are available in two tiers of printing to fit everyone’s budget: Digital Printing, and DIY Printing. You have the option to change the colors, fonts, wording, and size of your favorite design to match your own wedding colors and style. Love vs Design also offers many Printable Templates which can be downloaded for free. You can explore all of our downloadable templates here.

Tuscany Inspired Engagement

Tuscany Inspired Engagement:

Today we have a light, fresh, and natural Tuscan inspired engagement to share with you. Can’t you just feel the fresh air and warm sun radiating from Rylee’s beautiful images? The natural beauty of the couple paired with the pretty elements of nature is such a lovely combo. Plus we’re always looking for new ideas for wedding hairstyles for long hair. Find more wedding hairstyles for long hair here on Once Wed.
Photography: Rylee Hitchner // Hair + Styling: Abany of Brown Linen Paper Goods

East Coast Spring Garden Wedding

East Coast Spring Garden Wedding:

This beautiful east coast spring garden wedding is looking to be the perfect inspiration to incorporate all of the pastel spring wedding colors you have been eying. The blush pinks and natural tones bring out such a sweet and genuine quality to this elegant outdoor spring garden wedding. Everything from the lush florals to the creative escort card holder to the adorable little french bulldog makes this wedding a perfect mix of classic wedding elegance with a unique modern touch. Currently planning your wedding for spring? Use this wedding along with a few of our other spring wedding ideas for your own garden wedding inspiration.
Photography: Jen Huang Photography // Venue: The Inn at Fernbrook Farms // Dress: J.Crew // Catering: Joy Allen and Main Street Catering // Shoes: Oscar de la Renta // Invitations: Love Vs. Design // Florals: Viburnum // Band: Kinky Spigot and the Welders // Groom’s Suit: Peter Mankani // Bridesmaids Dresses: Donna Morgan, BHLDN, Badgley Mischka

Win A Wedding Dress from BHLDN

Win A Wedding Dress from BHLDN:

Today we have an AMAZING giveaway to share with you! We’ve partnered with BHLDN to give away a FREE wedding dress to one lucky Once Wed reader.  The winner gets to choose from one of the three styles above: Kauai, Bouvier, or Flamenca. All you have to do is click the link above to enter, it’s really that easy!
With roots from Anthropologie, BHLDN has a passion for experience and creating one-of-a-kind moments that run deep. BHLDN wants to give a bride exactly what she’s been searching for—with heirloom-quality wedding gowns, artisanal hair adornments, footwear, and lingerie. They even outfit bridesmaids—in mix-and-match frocks with rich hues and unexpected details. We are thrilled to partner with BHLDN to offer our readers the chance to win a wedding dress. Contest ends next Monday–good luck!
Congrats to Charlotte for winning! We’ll be emailing you soon!

When do I send out wedding invitations?

When do I send out wedding invitations?:

When do I send out my wedding invitations?

• Traditionally, invitations go out six to eight weeks before the wedding.
• Start addressing the invitations 3 months before the wedding. If using a calligrapher, they might need 4 months prior.

When should the deadline be for RSVP’s?

• Make the deadline for RSVP’s for 2-3 weeks prior to the wedding.

Is it different for destination weddings?

• Send out wedding invitations three months ahead of time.
• Ask for RSVP’s 3-4 weeks before the departure date.

How do I estimate how many people will come to the wedding?

• If you send your invitations out 6 to 8 weeks in advance, the likelihood is that most of them will come. So estimate that 85% of them will attend. Don’t forget to account for plus ones, if you’ve invited them.
• Out of town acceptance rate is around 85% for family and 40% for friends. For most couples, a safe estimate of acceptance rate for out-of-town guests is 55%.
• (# of out of town guests * 65%) + (# of local guests * 90%) = total # estimated to attend.
• It’s a good idea to make an A list and a B list. Send your a list invitations out 8 weeks in advance. As you start to get acceptances and declines, you can start inviting some of the people from your B list.

Farm Fresh Engagement

Farm Fresh Engagement:

This lovely engagement shoot is brought to you from the beautiful Serenbe. Can’t you just feel the clean air and fresh breeze? There is something so refreshing about stripping away the daily distractions of life and just finding an excuse to celebrate a new chapter of life. That’s one main reason we love engagement photos– it truly captures such a sweet and unique time of your life. Enjoy this farm fresh engagement and perhaps make the trip down to Georgia for a farmhouse retreat of your own.
Photography: Ryan Ray