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Weddings may have been smaller and more spontaneous in the past year, but they were still full of thoughtful and creative details, as our top 100LC posts prove. 2021 was another tough year for the wedding community (and, well, everyone else) but the highlights below remind us just how much there was to celebrate. Let’s take a look at the top 10 moments…
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The romantic Provence wedding inspo was such a lovely take on the trendy terracotta color palette. Not to mention, the details on this bridal gown are worth a closer peek!
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Outdoor weddings have never been more alluring, and this Charleston wedding amongst lanterns and Spanish moss strikes the perfect balance of elegant and natural.
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We also saw plenty of stylish editorials full of fashion inspo, like this Retro bridal style in the desert with an adorable mini dress.
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Our first wedding of the year was one to remember–a Tuscan wedding with a dried floral arch, dusty colors, and sequin bridesmaids. Just gorgeous!
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Dreamy florals abound in this impeccably styled pink tablescape with a dried floral arch, which was complemented by a modern boho lounge area and macaron tower.
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Our Palm Springs micro wedding at a Mid-Century home kept popping up as a favorite as the months went on, because who doesn’t love a stylish couple saying I Do at a stylish venue?!
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If you’re a fan of neutral color palettes, you might have bookmarked this Australian wedding. The epitome of modern elegance!
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Black, blush, and white is a forever favorite wedding theme of ours, and this elopement at Casino San Clemente is like a how-to on pulling it off.
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Another favorite elopement feature was Brie and Josh’s romantic Big Sur elopement, a beautiful and intimate affair nestled in the Redwoods. And that dress! Swoon…
As we took a look back, we had to call out a few honorable mentions, including some killer party inspo and editorials that blew us away:
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…Like a spring pastel bridal shower that aimed to make the venue “feel like sunshine,”
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Some sparkly jewel-toned Galentine’s party inspiration that had our hearts a-flutter,
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THE most fun bright and poppy wedding inspiration that included three stunning tulle gowns and cloud-like floating florals,
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the ultimate intimate sailboat wedding in Greece,
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and an ethereal Santorini elopement, whose blush and black details popped against the island’s iconic views.
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Lastly, everyone loved this rainbow New Mexico wedding, channeling the couple’s love of color and art and fashion all into one cheerful, festive occasion.
Was your favorite 100 Layer Cake post on the year featured above? Let us know what you’d add to the list!