{"id":1970,"date":"2018-01-12T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T16:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreverbride.com\/inspiration\/wedding-inspiration\/top-10-weddings-of-2017\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T12:10:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T16:10:26","slug":"top-10-weddings-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wedding-planning\/top-10-weddings-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Weddings of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last month we asked you guys viaInstagram<\/a> story which you prefer: wedding inspiration<\/a> or blogs<\/a> (which if you’re not following us on Instagram, you can follow us here<\/a>), and the majority of you said you like seeing weddings more.<\/p>\n

Taking your input, we have been ramping up our content with more real weddings<\/a> + styled shoots<\/a>, so you can get inspired for your own wedding. (And for those of you who voted for blogs<\/a>, don’t worry\u2013\u2013we will still be posting those, too!) <\/p>\n

As we’re reflecting on 2017 and preparing more stunning inspiration for you beautiful brides in 2018, we pulled together our top 10 weddings from last year. These 10 are full of glitter, floral bridesmaid dresses, flower crowns, and even a pregnant bridal party!<\/p>\n

Let’s begin our countdown, shall we?!<\/p>\n

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10. Gold + Glitz Wedding in the City<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

From the shimmering gown beads, custom design details, to all the gold + glitz, this city wedding is glistening with poise + inspiration.
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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9. Stone Barn Wedding<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

In the midst of an elegant stone barn, the bride and groom centered their special day around family and friends. Get ready for the tears!
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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8. DIY Wedding in an Airport Hangar<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Here’s your one-way ticket into Layce + Brandon’s airport hangar wedding. Prepare to have your DIY inspiration take off to new heights.
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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7. Elegant Wedding + Expecting Bridesmaids<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

This bride experienced a few bumps in the road while wedding planning…literally! Just a month after ordering all the bridesmaids dresses, each of her 5 bridesmaids announced their pregnancy!
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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6. Untraditional Scandinavian-Inspired Styled Shoot<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Capturing an untraditional Scandinavian aesthetic with lots of greenery and sprinkles of autumn colors, this styled shoot has a simple yet elegant + trendy vibe.
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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5. New Years Eve Glam Wedding<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

This New Year’s Eve wedding was a show stopper. The bride and groom wanted a very classic black and white look with a gorgeous, festive twist.
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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4. The Contemporary Couple<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Modern and trendy, this bride sees the elegance in simplicity. Her boldness comes from the details. Clean and crisp is her love language and her wedding day radiates just that.
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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3. Floral Bridesmaid Dresses at a Garden Wedding<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Soft white florals, an outdoor garden setting, simple decor… and the floral patterned bridesmaid dresses that brought it all together!
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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2. A Country Club Wedding with White Dresses<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

White mismatched bridesmaid dresses reflect a clean look at this country club wedding.
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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1. Minnesota Renaissance Romance<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

This styled shoot showcases four wedding styles at a unique venue: rustic, traditional, glamorous, and bohemian.
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View here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

And the inspiration doesn’t end here! See our full list of real weddings here<\/a> + styled shoots here<\/a>! And be on the lookout for our top 10 blogs\u2013\u2013coming soon!<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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