An all-red color palette, a black retro hotel, food trucks, and a ceremony interrupted by a party bus blasting Usher. Junebug’s very own Vendor Operations and Marketing Coordinator, Kailey, and her husband, Adam, had a very different kind of wedding in mind. At BODE Nashville, they skipped the usual formalities and planned a weekend celebration around good music, great company, and plenty of time on the dance floor. Their story began thousands of miles away, […]
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This Casa dos Penedos Wedding Made the Most of Every Magical Corner of the Palace
The couple, who met in high school in 2016 and have been together ever since, planned a three-day celebration that began in Lisbon. A boat cruise along the Tagus River and a welcome party at a historic palace gave their guests plenty of time to get acquainted before heading to Sintra for the wedding. What We Love About This Casa dos Penedos Wedding: A three-day celebration that took guests from Lisbon to Sintra Handpicked songs […]
This Picturesque San Francisco City Hall Wedding Was a Love Letter to the City by the Bay
An afternoon ceremony beneath San Francisco City Hall’s grand architecture, dinner overlooking the Bay Bridge, and a late-night party in lower Nob Hill. Gabrielle and Jordan planned their wedding around the places they loved, giving guests a chance to experience San Francisco as they knew it. Along the way came a few surprises, including misplaced wedding rings, an unexpected ice shot luge shaped like their dog, and an unplanned reception entrance that became one of […]
Timeless Italian Elegance in This Bellevue Syrene Wedding in Sorrento
Ariana and Michael exchanged vows on the Villa Pompeiana terrace overlooking the Gulf of Naples, kept the decor to white florals and understated tablescapes, and, after midnight, led their guests through an ancient stone passage to continue dancing inside a cave carved into the Sorrento cliffs. For their Bellevue Syrene wedding, much of the plan came down to knowing when to leave a good thing alone. Sorrento had already earned a place in their story […]
A Jewish Ceremony Against an Ocean Sunset at This Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Wedding
Shauna and Jon’s ceremony unfolded on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific, with the sun dropping toward the horizon as they exchanged vows. By the time their Jewish ceremony ended, the sun had set completely. Family heirlooms were incorporated into the ceremony, adding meaningful touches to the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel’s oceanfront setting. The rest of the day shifted between two distinct settings. Outside, Shauna and Jon envisioned something with a rustic, Italian influence. Indoors, they moved […]
This Nature-Filled Portugal Destination Wedding at Areias do Seixo Incorporated a Persian Sofreh Aghd
Mona and Kamran chose Areias do Seixo without ever seeing it in person. Set near the ocean and surrounded by dunes and gardens, the eco-conscious hotel had the natural, organic setting Mona had been searching for. For their May Portugal destination wedding, spring flowers filled long wooden tables, candles glowed throughout the reception, and a traditional Persian Sofreh Aghd brought Mona’s heritage into the ceremony. Portugal already had a place in their relationship. Mona and […]
A Sangjit, Tea Ceremony, and Night Reception in This Meaningful Chinese Malaysian Wedding
Yvonne and Marco’s wedding moved through several distinct celebrations, each with its own look. The morning began at home amid red double-happiness symbols, family traditions, and door games before the couple changed for a colorful tea ceremony. By night, the reds and oranges had given way to white, navy, and emperor yellow, the couple’s feng shui colors, with orchids, sheer draping, low-lying fog, projections, and blue light filling the reception. There was plenty happening between […]
Where to Save and Where to Splurge on Your Wedding Day
Visualize your wedding budget as a puzzle. Various pieces need to fit together in order to bring your dream celebration to life. That’s why it’s crucial to discuss finances with your partner beyond just setting an overall budget. You’ll need to break down the percentage allocated to each category, such as catering, florals, fashion, and more. While there’s no shortage of advice on what to do and what not to do during wedding planning, it’s […]
This Dutch Wedding Inside the Marl Caves of Chateau Neercanne Is Completely Transporting
Lena and Koen had always pictured getting married in Italy. Then they visited Chateau Neercanne in the Netherlands and found a little street winding through the property, multiple spaces that could take guests through each part of the day, and, most unexpectedly, marl caves built into the hillside. They viewed exactly one venue and booked it. Inside the caves, candlelight flickered against rough stone walls while videos from their lives played before the ceremony. Later, […]
Wildflowers, Whimsy, and Queer Joy at This Cecil Green Park House Garden Wedding
Kenzie and Blair originally pictured getting married somewhere tucked away into a forest or on a picturesque mountain. Then they had to account for more than half of their guests flying in. Cecil Green Park House gave them the greenery and outdoor setting they wanted without making the trip complicated for everyone coming to Vancouver. It was the first venue they found, the only one they toured, and the search ended there. The film-school sweethearts, […]