by: Lauren

Today in our “Best of 2012” series, we’re moving on to the wedding style that is beautiful, timeless, and unique… vintage! Vintage weddings are always absolutely gorgeous, and I love seeing how brides incorporate different vintage elements into their weddings. These were the best vintage weddings from 2012 and you don’t want to miss them! Be sure to click through and see each and every wedding in its entirety!

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comBlush Pink & Navy Vintage Chic Wedding, Photography by Focus Photography, Inc.

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comPink and White Shabby Chic Wedding, Photography by Gabriel Ryan Photographers, Planning by Lindye Galloway Events

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comPink Vintage DIY Oklahoma Wedding, Photography by Josh McCullock

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comVintage Elegant Pink, Purple & White Wedding, Photography by Mark Dickinson Photography

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comVintage DIY Texas Barn Wedding, Photography by Kelly Hornberger Photography

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comVintage Yellow & White Spanish Monastery Wedding, Photography by Concept Photography

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comRed, White & Blue Dutch & American-Inspired Wedding, Photography by Ashley Bee Photography

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comPink & Navy Eclectic Garden Wedding, Photography by Jason Mize Photography

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comPink & Gray Vintage Chic Seattle Wedding, Photography by  Jennifer Wohrle Photography

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comVintage Purple & Green North Carolina Wedding, Photography by Meet the Burks

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comA French-Inspired Maine Wedding, Photography by A Brit & A Blonde

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comRustic Orange & Gray California Vineyard Wedding, Photography by Elaine Palladino

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comVintage-Inspired Pink and Aqua Texas Wedding, Photography by Cindy & Saylor | Photographers

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.comA Pink, Mint, and Burlap Wedding, Photography by Katelyn James Photography

Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings via TheELD.com>Red & White 1960s Inspired Seattle Wedding, Photography by Abbey Hepner Photography

So there you have it… the best Vintage Weddings of 2012! Brides, what are your thoughts on this wedding style? Do you love vintage? And are any of you planning a vintage wedding of your own?



by: Lauren

Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope you all are still enjoying some time with your families after the holiday! Getting back to this week’s “Best of 2012” series, today is the day for the best modern weddings from this past year! This was a hard one, because modern weddings tend to be my favorites- but I was able to narrow them down to 15! And don’t forget to take a look at all of these weddings to make sure you didn’t miss any great inspiration!

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comModern Red Rooftop Wedding, Photography by Kristyn Hogan

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comModern Yellow and Blue Wedding, Photography by Avant ImagesFlorals by Myrtie Blue

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comStylish & Modern Pink & Black Wedding, Photography by Kallima Photography

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comModern Pink & Orange Beach Wedding, Photography by Thompson Photography Group

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comOrange & Gray Modern, Elegant Wedding, Photography by Kristin Byrum PhotographyPlanning by Antonia Christianson Events

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comModern Eclectic Orange & Green Wedding, Photography by Ohana Photographers

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comModern & Offbeat Purple San Francisco Wedding, Photography by Emily Takes Photos

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comModern Orange & Turquoise Beach Wedding, Photography by Laurel McConnell Photography

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comPink & Orange Modern, Eclectic Wedding, Photography by AJH Photography

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comYellow Bicycle-Themed California Wedding, Photography by Dana Grant Photography

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comEclectic Pink and Green New York Wedding, Photography by Tracey Buyce Photography 

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comModern Eclectic Navy & Yellow Ontario Wedding, Photography by Taylor Roades Photography

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comHandmade White, Gray & Yellow Wedding, Photography by Brandi Welles

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comChic & Modern Green & White Miami Wedding, Photography by Concept Photography

Best of 2012: Modern Weddings via TheELD.comPurple and Green Modern Miami Wedding, Photography by Sara Kauss Photography

I hope you enjoyed the best of modern weddings from this past year! Brides, what do you think of modern weddings? Are any of you planning a modern wedding? I would love to hear from you!



by: Lauren

Merry Christmas!  via TheELD.comPhoto by Spindle Photography

Merry Christmas everyone! I purposely waited a little while to post this today, because I wanted this to be my first post from my brand spankin’ new laptop! I’ll be traveling quite a bit next year, and I needed something that would ensure I could work on the road… and so, a MacBook Air has joined the ELD family of computers! :) Woo hoo!

I hope you all have a wonderful day today, and are enjoying time with your loved ones. Oh, and if you are recently engaged, CONGRATS!!! You should go here before doing anything else ;) (And if you know someone who has gotten engaged over the holidays, send them that post too!)

The Best of 2012 series will continue tomorrow, so be sure to come back to see more of the best weddings of this past year!



by: Lauren

Happy Monday and Merry Christmas Eve everyone! I’m taking a little break from the usual posts this week because everyone is usually so busy with the holidays. BUT I didn’t want to leave y’all high and dry, especially for those of you wou might be newly engaged and ready to start looking for inspiration, so this week I’ll be doing a “Best of 2012” series! Each day this week I have picked a wedding style (rustic, vintage, modern, and elegant) and I will be sharing 15 weddings from the past year that I think were the best representation of that particular style. And let me tell you… this was NOT an easy feat… but nonetheless, everything is absolutely gorgeous, and I can’t wait for you all to discover some weddings that you may have not seen yet!

Today we’re starting with 15 of the best “Rustic” weddings from this past year… some of these also have another style intertwined too, so be sure to take a look to make sure that you haven’t missed out any of these beauties!

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comModern Rustic Purple and Green California Wedding, photography by Focus Photography, Inc.

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comYellow Rustic Chic Wedding, photography by Joielala Photographie

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comRustic Eco-Friendly Lange Farm Wedding, Photography by Jennifer Martin Photography

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comRustic Georgia Farm Wedding, photography by Sivan Photography

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comClassic and Rustic North Carolina Wedding, Photography by  Cyn Kain Photography

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comPink Rustic DIY Maryland Wedding, Photography by Britt Croft Photography

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comYellow & Aqua Eclectic Farm Wedding, Photography by Live View Studios

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comRustic Handmade California Wedding, Photography by Jennifer Eileen Photography

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comFresh & Colorful Rustic Wedding, Photography by Paul Francis Photography

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comRustic Yellow Vineyard Wedding, Photography by Sarah Der Photography

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comYellow & Navy Rustic Ohio Wedding By BRAUNphotography, Photography by BRAUNphotography

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comPurple & Green Rustic North Carolina Wedding, Photography by Live View Studios

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comHandmade Blush & Burlap Tennessee Wedding, Photography by Dixie Pixel

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comRustic Purple Tennessee Barn Wedding, Photography by Kristyn Hogan

Best Of 2012: Rustic Weddings via TheELD.comPink & Yellow Vintage Rustic San Diego Wedding, Photography by heidi-o-photo

I hope you all enjoyed these “Best of 2012” rustic weddings! If there was a wedding from earlier this year that you missed, be sure to click through to see it all! :) Have a great Christmas Eve everyone, and I’ll see you back here for the next round of “Best of 2012” on Wednesday!