When Heewon and Jimmy began planning their fall wedding at Cavallo Point Lodge, they weren’t just looking for a scenic backdrop. They wanted a setting that felt personal, reflected their life in San Francisco, and gave their traveling guests a true sense of place—bonus points for a Golden Gate Bridge cameo. Their story started thanks to mutual friends playing matchmaker. “After we met, we found out we literally lived three blocks away from each other […]
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Creative Wedding Guest Book Alternatives You’ll Love Revisiting
Wedding guest books are a lovely way to capture memories of your special day, but let’s be honest, many couples end up stashing them away in a closet or garage, never to be seen again. If you’re looking for a more creative way to capture your guests’ well wishes and memories, consider these wedding guest book alternatives that you’ll love revisiting for years to come. Wedding Guest Book Alternatives Polaroid Selfies One of the most […]
A Glacier Elopement Made Possible by a Once-in-a-Lifetime Giveaway
With a helicopter landing on a glacier and their closest family along for the ride, Chelsey and Eli planned an adventure elopement that focused on experience over tradition. Their glacier elopement in Alaska blended dramatic scenery with thoughtful personal details, including a black, white, and pearl color palette inspired by Eli’s mom, seasonal fall florals in deep reds and purples, and a ceremony setting that felt as unforgettable as the moment itself. Behind the epic […]
Simplicity and Elegance Meet in This Malibu Wedding Inspiration
There’s something undeniably cinematic about the California coast. For this Malibu wedding inspiration, Junebug vendor Staci Brucks Photo set out to capture connection, fluidity, and timeless style against the dramatic ocean backdrop. “We wanted the shoot to feel cinematic yet effortless, blending refined editorial styling with organic, unscripted moments,” she shared. The result feels intimate, romantic, and modern, like a love story unfolding naturally. With soft coastal light, clean architectural lines, and sweeping waterfront views, […]
Modern Design and Disco Energy at a Tulum Jungle Wedding
For Ty and Chase, music has always been part of the story. They met through mutual friends in early 2018 and quickly connected over DJ sets, live shows, and travel. Just months into dating, Chase left for a six-month backpacking trip. “We were able to stay in touch the whole time, and upon arrival back home, we picked up where we left off,” they shared. That rhythm of long-distance calls, festival weekends, and road trips […]
La Fortuna Waterfall: An Intimate Elopement in the Heart of Costa Rica
Lauren and Alex didn’t set out to plan a wedding that checked boxes or followed tradition. They wanted a day that felt quiet, personal, and deeply connected to the place they chose. That clarity led them to Costa Rica and, ultimately, to La Fortuna waterfall, where they exchanged vows surrounded by jungle, rushing water, and the rare feeling of having the world momentarily to themselves. Their story began on the dance floor at Minneapolis Pride […]
A Sun-Soaked Orange Destination Wedding at Hacienda Antigua on the Riviera Nayarit
Sydney and Austin wanted their wedding to feel warm, familiar, and centered on bringing all their favorite people together for a full weekend rather than a single day. They were drawn to a setting with character and history—something that felt more like hosting loved ones in a beautiful home than a traditional venue. That direction led them to Mexico, where they discovered Hacienda Antigua and immediately knew it matched what they were looking for, even […]
Elevated and Modern Western Wedding Inspired by the Spirit of the West
Set against a wide-open landscape where desert tones meet mountain views, this styled shoot offers a quieter take on a modern western wedding. Designed and photographed by Junebug vendor Becca Photo, the day balanced clean styling with personal meaning, centered around Thunder, a horse who is very much part of Becca’s life and family. “I’ve had horses my entire life,” Becca shared. “This particular horse, Thunder, is part of my family, which made the experience […]
This Bride’s Vision of a ‘Picnic Elopement in the Wild’ Came to Life in the Dolomites
For Mia and Kosovar, distance has always been part of the story. Long-distance stretches, solo travel, and months apart shaped how they learned to communicate and choose each other. When it came time to marry, a mountain picnic elopement in the Italian Dolomites felt like the most natural way to celebrate their relationship. They pictured a day that felt classic yet relaxed, refined but open to the unexpected. Instead of a traditional wedding, they planned […]