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Barn Weddings : a magical place . . . the new book from Maggie Lord of Rustic Wedding Chic

Have you attended a barn wedding? Are you planning a barn wedding? As Maggie of Rustic Wedding Chic writes in her brand new book Barn Weddings, "A barn is a magical place for a wedding". I have to say . . . I totally agree. One of my favorite weddings I attended with my husband took place in a barn, in Vermont, on a gorgeous fall day. The barn created a cozy feeling and the twinkling lights and hanging chandelier added to the romance of the entire day. 

Barn Weddings is an absolute MUST-HAVE reference book if you are considering or already planning a barn wedding. Maggie provides you with an easy to follow guide that walks you through the steps of planning your dream barn wedding with 4 sections based on Styles, Inspiration, Décor, Real Barn Weddings and even Tips from the Pros. Her inspiration section is one of my favorites as it features something that I just LOVE . . . inspiration shoots. Maggie writes that wedding inspiration shoots are the "dreamy building blocks that often help couples define a wedding style and find creative ways to start planning and personalizing their own special day".

When Maggie writes about 'Styles' - she says "each barn is 100% unique". This is so true. And, because of this it makes barns perfect for weddings as you want your wedding day to be 100% unique to you as a couple.

Barn Wedding with hanging lights and white table linens with white chairs
Barn Wedding Table Setting
Rustic Wedding Bouquet for a Barn Wedding

One of my favorite décor tips from Maggie is the idea to bring in the color white. Adding white helps break up the dark wooden framework of the barn. It also adds a bright weightlessness to the space. Several ways to accomplish this include hanging long white drapes at the barn entrance or using white tablecloths. What is your favorite thing about Barn Weddings?

Absolutely Beautiful . . . White Draped Ceiling for a Barn Wedding
Twinkling Lights and Bunting for a Barn Wedding

All Photos courtesy of RusticWeddingChic.com

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Weddings Dogs : A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony, funny outtake 4 + 5

As promised, the funny doggie outtakes are back for one last day {see day  1,  2 and 3 here}. The new book "Wedding Dogs : A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony" is not only a great gift, but it's a great coffee table book. I'm not sure of many that don't enjoy looking through a photography book filled with beautiful photos and in this case, one that also includes the cutest dogs.

Since I missed out on sharing an outtake yesterday with you, I have two for you today. My daughter created several "voice-overs" for a few of the dogs in the book {what she thinks the dog is saying or thinking in the photo}.

Don't forget to pre-order your copy of Wedding Dogs {scheduled to be released on April 16th}. This book is perfect for the couple that plans to have their canine companion celebrate their special day with them or for any dog lover out there.

Wedding Dogs : A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony - funny outtake #2

wedding dogs photos

As promised, it's day 2 of the funny outtakes. My daughter loves looking thru the new book, "Wedding Dogs : A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony" and coming up with what the dog in the photo might be saying. I have recorded her doing several of her "voice overs" and will be sharing them with you each day this week. And, now for today's vocal/funny outtake . . .

See Doggie Outtake Day 1

Don't forget to pre-order your copy of Wedding Dogs {scheduled to be released on April 16th}. This book is perfect for the couple that plans to have their canine companion celebrate their special day with them or for any dog lover out there.

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Wedding Dogs : A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony - funny outtake #1

I recently received the cutest wedding book I think I have ever seen. It's called Wedding Dogs : A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony {the name alone totally makes it a must-read}. This book is filled with beautiful photographs of dogs all fancied up for weddings. Each dog comes with a story about the wedding they were in along with their name {there's even Poopsie the dog}. My daughter is loving this book as much as I am. She's definitely a fan of cute dogs and as she started looking thru the pages, she kept coming out with funny things that it looked like the dogs were saying. So, each day this week, I will be sharing with you one of her "doggie outtakes". Hope you enjoy starting your day off with a smile :)

Don't forget to pre-order your copy of Wedding Dogs {scheduled to be released on April 16th}. This book is perfect of course for the couple that plans to have their canine companion celebrate their special day with them or for any dog lover out there.

wedding dogs photos

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