Some wedding designers begin with a color palette or floral vision. For Junebug vendor Van der Vows, the creative process often starts with the venue itself. When principal designer and owner Chelsea discovered the Portals of the Past tucked inside Golden Gate Park, she saw more than a historic landmark. As the last remaining fragment of a mansion lost to fire and earthquakes, the monument shaped every creative decision that followed. Flowing silk softened its […]
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This Antigua, Guatemala Wedding Blended Colonial Ruins and Tropical Maximalism Perfectly
In Antigua, Guatemala, Ana and Juan hosted the kind of wedding weekend people both gleefully anticipate and talk about long after it’s over. There was a volcano hike with more than 100 guests, an all-white welcome party, a candlelit dinner under the stars, and a reception that ended with a surprise DJ set from the groom. The celebration unfolded between the historic ruins of Santa Clara and the gardens of Villa Bokeh, weaving together music, […]
This Dievole Wedding Proved That Classic and Relaxed Is Always the Right Call in Tuscany
Black, white, and green details, an unforgettable dance floor, and a celebration that gave everyone time to slow down and savor Tuscany at their own pace—Rachel and John’s Dievole wedding was proof that sometimes the best weddings are the ones that don’t try to do too much. Set at a place they first discovered during an early trip together, the day focused on great food, incredible music, and creating an atmosphere where family and friends […]
This NYC Couple Brought Effortless Cool and Fuchsia Pink to a Villa Wedding in Sitges, Spain
Ariella Pasman and Jonathan Paredes didn’t start planning with a specific venue or destination in mind. What they did know was how they wanted the celebration to feel: relaxed, stylish, welcoming, and filled with the people they love most. The Hudson County couple loves to travel, values great food, and wanted their guests to feel like they were part of something special rather than simply attending another formal event. Those priorities eventually led them to […]
Both Brides Wore Danielle Frankel in this Elegant Villa Corsini Wedding
Emily and Shelby’s relationship grew slowly and naturally over time. Introduced through family and mutual friends, they spent years building a friendship before eventually realizing they wanted something more. The way their relationship developed naturally also influenced the big day itself. Rather than obsessing over tiny details, they focused on creating a weekend that felt welcoming, elegant, and enjoyable for everyone there. Their Villa Corsini wedding came together with soft Tuscan scenery, understated florals, incredible […]
Playful and Intimate Spring Wedding on the Italian Riviera in Santa Margherita Ligure
Flora and Leo’s Italian Riviera wedding in Santa Margherita Ligure didn’t follow a fixed formula, and that was the point. Instead of leaning into tradition, they kept things relaxed and focused on spending time with the people who had been part of their story from the beginning. As Flora shared, “He delivered the sweetest care package three months into dating when I was down bad with tonsillitis,” a moment that made everything clear for her. […]
A Burgundy Botanical Wedding Meets Contemporary Design at Casa de Sierra Nevada
Some couples spend years building a relationship before they finally start dating. For Natalie and Broosk, that stretch of time became part of the foundation of everything they created together—including their wedding weekend at Casa de Sierra Nevada. The two first met in college through mutual friends during what Natalie describes as a “silly group blind date” where they technically weren’t paired together at all. Even so, they immediately gravitated toward each other. Not long […]
This Baroque-Inspired Editorial at Schloss Hof Proves Historic Venues Don’t Require Traditional Weddings
There’s something special about getting married somewhere with history—but does that mean your wedding has to feel traditional too? This Schloss Hof editorial shows a different way to approach it. With a mix of soft details and bold design choices, the team reimagined a baroque setting in a way that feels current, creative, and full of personality. Led by Junebug vendor and planner Elisabeth Cardich of A Very Beloved Wedding, the concept focused on contrast: […]
A Relaxed Mexican Wine Country Wedding at Bruma Valle de Guadalupe
Joseph and Jack’s wedding weekend came together much like their relationship did—naturally, with momentum, and without forcing anything to fit a mold. What started with a quick introduction at a friend’s pregame turned into a four-hour first date neither of them wanted to end, and from there, everything moved quickly and with certainty. That same instinct carried into their wedding plans. Returning to Bruma Valle de Guadalupe, where they got engaged, felt like the most […]
A Riva Boat Arrival, Black-Tie Style, and Lake Views: This Villa Porta Vow Renewal Had It All
What started as a casual connection at 14 turned into something much bigger for JaTaun and Cameron. Years after growing up on the same street, a single date at Cozy Mel’s in El Segundo changed everything. “We have literally been inseparable ever since,” they shared. That kind of history doesn’t ask for anything overdone. It asks for something intentional—and for them, that meant planning a Villa Porta vow renewal. After traveling through Lake Como and […]
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