Orange County Wedding Photographer:: Style & Budget

Today I decided to put together a very last minute mini-shoot for my Inspiration series. The focus is on wedding details, for Brides on a smaller budget. Details are honestly are one of my favorite parts of photographing weddings. I tend to notice everything when I am shooting, I'm always scanning the venue for those extra special little touches, and trying to find new ways of "posing" them. And I LOVE hearing of Brides who aren't afraid to purchase second-hand items and making them their own! Though today's details were staged, hopefully they will inspire more unique Brides to step outside the box a bit, and use the resources around them to add to their big day! Both of the chairs are mine, which I found at local thrift stores ($40 total!), the dress is mine, also from a thrift store ($7!), and both pairs of shoes are borrowed. Brides on a budget, I highly recommend checking out thrift stores in your area for funky one-of-a-kind feeling items! 

A tiny floral print wedding dress? Um, yup! 

Nude heels, make all legs look longer :) 

This image was the "muse" for this mini shoot! I saw it in my head and made it happen! His and Hers furniture & footwear! Thankful for this tree, too. It's pretty magical. 

I made the boquet using fake (yes, fake! cheaper and maybe "greener"?) flowers, wired the stems together, topped it with a piece of scotch tape, and flavored it up with some yarn! 12 minutes and you're done!

You wanted to see a slightly different angle, right?

I love extremely unproportionate bows. So much more fun than normal ones!

Borrow a cake stand from your Mom, Grandma, or friend, and find a cute saucer, to display your bling! 

My dad gave me this, so special to me. Maybe you're a Bride with a hand-me-down too? Who says your man can't propose with it? No rules these days, ladies! 

I know this one does not mesh with the aesthetic "feel" of the rest of the images, but it had to be included, it just had to. The shapes of the shadows are beautiful, warm light is always pretty, and those shoes look hot. 

Thanks for stopping by, friends! Feel free to leave any money-saving tips/comments for unique Brides! Until next time, be inspired!