Real Weddings- Jeff and Michelle

Michelle and Jeff were married at one of our favorite places in the world, the magical Stone Manor in the hills of Malibu, California. With the help of talented wedding coordinator Cassandra Santor, wonderful photographer Roberto Valenzuela, and many other passionate wedding pros, they hosted a celebration that is a joy for us to share with you. Get ready!

Michelle was radiant in her Monique Lhuillier wedding dress, and the spectacular setting over looking the ocean created an atmosphere that can't be beat. Chocolate brown and fuchsia details were chosen to look great alongside all the springtime colors in the gardens surrounding the house. Michelle and Jeff chose to use the color palette sparingly but beautifully in their invitations, flowers, table settings, wedding cake, and even in the wedding party's chic fashion. I absolutely love the pretty as a picture wedding cake from Cake Crumbs, the slightly deconstructed floral arrangements from Dandelion Ranch, and the use of creative containers like rustic wine crates and vases rich with patina. 

The wedding ceremony was nondenominational but included some special Jewish traditions as well. When Michelle arrived at the alter, she held Jeff's hands and had a moment she'll never forget. "I was so nervous but as I looked into his eyes my entire body relaxed and it was as if we were alone… at that moment I knew I couldn’t wait a moment longer to be his wife." During their reception both Michelle and Jeff had special first dances with their mothers, and danced with each other to Rod Stewart's Have I Told You Lately, a song they've been singing to each other since they first fell in love. Their goal was to make sure all their guests had an incredible time, and it looks like they accomplished that, and more. When we asked Michelle to describe her day in three words, she said it was, "amazing, stunning and perfect", and we would bet that her friends and family would say exactly the same thing!

Thank you Michelle and Jeff for sharing your wedding story with us! To learn more about their talented wedding team, be sure to visit our Real Weddings section!

Creative Wedding Decor with Mirror Tape

Cassandra Santor, the super fab Los Angeles wedding and event coordinator and dear Junebug friend (and member!) found this great idea from InStyle magazine the other day, and I just had to pass the brilliance along. Thanks Cassandra!

The idea? Using mirror tape as wedding decor! It's inexpensive but super shiny and chic to dress up surfaces like walls and tabletops, or items like cocktail trays, aisle runners, frames, gift card boxes, guest books or place card holders. Really, the possibilities are endless. I love the way InStyle magazine used it to create faux molding on that gorgeous lavender wall above. InStyle recommends using 3M Scotch Foil Tape from Amazon.com, and I found some other super colorful options at TheBandHall.com (shown below) and at Identi-Tape.com. Check them out and let your imagination get going!

Vintage Inspired Bridal Garters

Sticking with yesterday's theme of vintage wedding style, I'm loving these antique looking bridal garters from Bleu Garters that were sent to me by Junebug reader Alexandra. She said, "They are so beautiful, very vintage and feminine, but still kinda rockin'. Wearing a garter hadn't even entered into my mind until I saw these!" Nice! Check out the Bleu Garters website to see galleries of their products, and then shop online at ShopBleuGarters.com, or contact them for information about custom designs for your wedding.

Vintage Chic Wedding Style

While enjoying the blog of the lovely GH Kim Photography the other day I was stopped in my tracks by this gorgeous bride and her fabulous vintage wedding style. With her hair in finger waves, a single flower tucked behind one ear, pearls draped around her neck, and her grandmother's fur coat to keep her warm, Stephanie was the epitome of chic vintage style. Her look was ever so simply and elegantly done, and it blended perfectly with the other thoughtful details of the wedding day (like the men's suits and fedoras, the ring bearer's newsboy caps, and the antique Rolls Royce get-away car). Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on your marriage Stephanie and Chris!

To learn more about this wedding, visit the GH Kim Photography blog!

Introducing Junebug's Oh-So-Lovely Fashion Report by Elizabeth Messina!

Today the Junebug Weddings team is proud to bring you our all new Fashion Report, featuring the incredible work of renowned wedding photographer Elizabeth Messina! Photographed during her recent photography workshop, A Lovely Day, and with the participation of friends like Kirstie Kelly Couture, Twigs and Honey, Bliss Video Productions, Chewing the Cud, Rosemary Events, and the Kenwood Inn and Spa, Elizabeth created a wonderland of romance and ethereal beauty, and produced images that are simply stunning! Check them out, and enjoy!

A huge thank you to Elizabeth for sharing her amazing work with us, and to all the artists who contributed to this shoot. Congratulations on a job spectacularly done!

Bridal Shoes that Make a Statement!

If you're a shoe gal like me, with a deep and abiding love of shoes always looking for a way to express itself, these statement making beauties are for you! Nothing demure or understated here, just wedding shoes with pure personality, and a whole lot of fashion fun! Which one's your favorite?

Top row:
Kate Spade Gracious sandal in eggplant from Nordstrom.com
Borne Dahlia pump in nude from Nordstrom.com

Second row:
Borne Azalea sandal in nude from Nordstrom.com
Christian Louboutin Pour Monsieur heel in yellow from Barneys.com

Third row:
Christian Louboutin Satin Very Prive pump in purple from Barneys.com
Lanvin Tie Back Gladiator sandal in shocking pink from Barneys.com

Bottom row:
Valentino Bow Detailed d'Orsay pump in red patent from Nordstrom.com
Moschino Velvet Platform pump in dark blue from Nordstrom.com