When your venue is as stunning as the Bastide du Roy on the French Riviera, you already have all the inspo you need for a fairytale wedding. Bride Tara and groom JJ loved the idea of celebrating their nuptials with a French garden party, so they enlisted the team at Wanderlust Wedding to bring it to life amongst the idyllic olive trees, towering terraced walls, and majestic 16th century chateau. Romantic calligraphed details, organic white florals by Sisters & B Floral Design, and hues of green and champagne created an atmosphere of elegance for Tara, JJ, and their close friends and family ..read more

This lush, romantic editorial is the epitome of a modern day fairytale. With dreamy images by our newest 100LC guide member, Derek Preciado Photography captured against the backdrop of a historic Lake Como villa, you’ll want to step into every photo. Destination wedding pros AMV Weddings channeled the elegance that Italy’s Villa del Balbianello and its lush natural surroundings begged for in a wedding there, opting for organic details and a touch of femininity throughout. Get ready to swoon… A Breathtaking Lake Como Villa The entire editorial was designed to blend seamlessly with the ethereal ..read more

Spoiler alert: it’s pretty cute. And colorful. And full of beautiful details. Sticking to a $50,000 wedding budget in an area as spendy as downtown Los Angeles definitely requires some creative thinking, and luckily Kate and Noah have no shortage of that. Combining fun DIY moments with a few nifty budget-saving tricks, these two were actually able to come in slightly under budget for their DTLA Grass Room wedding. (Wait: Have we *ever* said that about a wedding before? Couple of the year!) See how they did it as you scroll through the dreamy images our new vendor guide members Kristine & C ..read more

Charlie and Cole’s retro wedding in Los Angeles was funky, creative, and full of thoughtful details. They had such fun pops of color, from Cole’s mustard yellow suit with embroidered flowers to the bright pink plastic yard poodles they placed by their welcome sign. They worked with Cory LaNora to channel the 1960s theme with a laidback DIY ceremony Charlie’s childhood backyard and a colorful, lush reception at LA’s Grassroom. Judging by all the joyful (and beyond stylish) guest photos Shalom Imaginative shared with us, every single person had a blast at their cool, vintage-inspired celebration ..read more

Our friends at Dart Collective have always thrown a good party (remember this fun holiday party?), but this might be our favorite one yet. We were honored to attend this sultry winter soiree as media partners along with our event booking company MatchBook. The Succession theme is on point, the venue is a castle, and planners Penny Layne hit on literally every trend of the moment within that concept. Sophisticated bows, candlelit everything, produce as design, funky hand lettering and illustrations, all of it. Design pro Layne Kula is here with the details behind the party, and Logan Cole share ..read more

Hi friends, Amanda here! Can you believe 100 Layer Cake has been here for 15 years?! Yes, and here’s proof: our first post ever back in 2009! We are now approaching our 5,000th post (which, actually, doesn’t even include the motherhood and family content we shared on our other site 100 Layer Cakelet for years). And to celebrate, we are launching a Substack newsletter called Behind the Veil, as a way to share all we’ve learned along the way. Follow us right here to hear why we started 100 Layer Cake all those years ago, our fave moments (and trends), plus, a peek at where we’re at now. W ..read more

Most wedding planning tasks, while exciting, can come with a bit of stress (understatement of the year). But hunting for the perfect shoe to pair with your dream dress? That’s ALL fun, Cakies. As you might imagine, most of the brides that grace the pages of 100LC didn’t stop at a simple white heel, but took advantage of this rare occasion to buy the most beautiful, sparkly, and statement making pair they could find. It’s your wedding, after all. Here’s just a few unique wedding shoes we love, and where to find ’em… The Crystal Slipper by Jimmy Choo, iridescent crystal pointed-toe pumps with h ..read more

Bailey and JP described their wedding style as a “whimsical, elevated garden party with a touch of Hollywood glam,” and these photos by 100LC vendor member Taylor Renee’ Photos (see her portfolio here!) evoke that feeling 100%. They were all about having a refined feel while making sure everyone felt comfortable enough to let loose and have fun. It’s a delicate balance, but how we love seeing it play out! Planner Amanda Reed Weddings and Arkansas wedding venue Greystone Estate, along with floral designer Ollie Marie’s came together to make their dream come true. Scroll through the photos and f ..read more

When you’ve been dreaming of a wedding venue as long as our bride had with the Parker Palm Springs, you already have a vision: play to the vibe of the property, but make it your own. A timeless palette of black, white, and green was right at home at the Parker, and perfectly fit Shelby and Justin’s vision for an elegant garden party within the space. The couple’s classic style and black tie optional dress code kept everything elevated, while playful moments like retro portraits around the resort and dancing the night away in embellished Nikes let their personalities shine through. Below, Shelb ..read more

This is such a special birthday party we have for you today, Cakies. Our vendor guide member Amorology Weddings worked with birthday gal Carol’s family to bring her childhood memories to life in an 80th birthday party inspired by Coney Island. The details are simply incredible, and even better, it’s FULL of nods back to Carol’s childhood summers spent hanging out with friends, attending clam bakes, and splashing around by the water. You’d never know they set up camp on San Diego’s Coronado, and not Coney Island itself! Thanks to Rebecca Yale for sharing the photos: The team set up a tent on t ..read more