a well-crafted wedding

Elsie & Jeremy | May 15th 2011 from Goodwin Films on Vimeo.

Sifting through a sea of wedding inspiration and becoming jaded. Then I see a gem like this lovely bride's big day and am completely inspired all over again.

Etsy Dresses

This vintage dress from Allen Company Inc (based out of Allentown, Jonnie's hometown!) is super cute! I think the whole strapless-bride looks is really overdone, but this dress is just doing it for me.

Beatrix Dress by English Dept

I like the idea of a vintage dress, or sourcing Etsy's artisans for a handmade dress. Surprisingly, a handmade custom dress on Etsy is cheaper than a "designer" dress that's Made In China for David's Bridal or whatever. The only issue is the "trying on" thing. But if I find someone in San Francisco or Philadelphia, that might not be a problem at all.

These dresses are by Leanne from Project Runway! And they are made from sustainable fabrics.

These dresses are by Angela Vaden on Etsy.

Peony Dress

white wedding

White Wedding from Dear So and So on Vimeo.

Vintage Dresses

Etsy via TimelessVixenVintage

on Etsy from TimelessVixenVintage

Shannon Nicole Smith engagement shoot

fantastic photography