Chrissy and Anthony are getting married next spring, and when they told their photographer, Melissa Jill, about how much they enjoy taking cooking classes together, the idea for this engagement shoot was born! Borrowing a beautiful kitchen from some friends, these two measured, poured, stirred and cuddled their way through the super fun shoot, and even managed to end the day with trays of homemade cookies. A sweet idea indeed! Are you planning a unique […]
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Black and White Ralston Hall Mansion Wedding Style – Amanda and Louis
The couple: Amanda and Louis The Wedding: Ralston Hall Mansion, Belmont, CA What three adjectives that best describe your wedding? Sizzling, swanky and spectacular (and so, so, so, so FUN!) What inspired your personal wedding style, and how were your personalities incorporated into your big day? We went with a black and white color palette because we really hoped to have a classic and timeless event. The ceremony, on the front lawn of our reception […]
Pretty, Pretty Wedding Photo Shoot from Harwell Photography
If you’re in need of a little (or a lot) of prettiness today, look no further! The ever-so-talented Georgia wedding photographer and Junebug member, Jeremy Harwell of Harwell Photography, teamed up with some of the very best wedding pros in the Southeast to produce this spectacularly lovely photo shoot for Atlanta Weddings magazine, and we’re delighted to get to share them with you! Every image is so soft, romantic and inviting; I want to step […]
Personalized Notecard Giveaway from Papeterie!
Happy Labor Day everyone! To celebrate the holiday weekend and what I hope has been a magical summer for all of you, we’ve got a fabulous giveaway today from stationery and wedding invitation designer Papeterie! Two of you lucky Junebug readers will win 25 of these beautiful chandelier print note cards in white and charcoal gray, complete with your names personalized on each and every one! These digital print cards are perfect as thank you […]
A Summer Salad Recipe from Lisa Dupar Catering
As an award-winning catering company (and talented Junebug member!) Lisa Dupar Catering is known for their exceptionally delicious and successful events. The team’s extensive knowledge and professional expertise allow guests to have a complete dining experience – from the first sip of wine to that last bite of dessert. Lisa’s food is truly inspired culinary art, and her own sweet Southern hospitality makes her a joy to work with. Lisa recently let us take a […]
Couture Wedding Cake Creations from Maggie Austin Cakes
The cakes from Washington, D.C.’s Maggie Austin Cakes are truly pieces of edible art, and if you’re anything like me (owner of a giant sweet tooth and lover of all things pretty) we’re talking swoon-city! Chef and owner Maggie LaBaugh creates haute couture confectionery masterpieces using the freshest ingredients and the finest techniques. This former dancer and graduate of the French Pastry School draws on her training as a classical ballet dancer to create designs […]
Swanky and Elegant Wedding Style at Canlis
Canlis Restaurant is a true Seattle landmark (and Junebug member!) known for its enduring style and elegance. With premiere fine-dining and sweeping views of the city, this ultra-chic location is reminiscent of the days of The Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe, with its swanky vibe and mid-century modern architecture. Recently, the Canlis team coordinated with Steven Moore Designs and Michele M. Waite Photography to create a wedding reception showroom and they were kind enough to […]
Green, White, Pink and Pearl Garden Wedding Style – Erica and Matthias
The Happy Couple: Erica and Matthias The Wedding: 5.29.2010 – Wellers Carriage House, Saline, MI What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Elegant, natural, hot!! What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your personalities into your big day? We wanted our guests to be comfortable and relaxed because as a couple, that is how we are! We both felt that having the event outdoor accessible would enable our guests to move […]
Modern Blue and White Arizona Wedding Style – Riki and Will
With the growth of Junebug Weddings over the past 4 years, we receive more and more amazing submissions for our blog and Real Weddings library all the time. Now that we also accept content through Two Bright Lights (a super awesome tool – wedding professionals, check it out!) I just had to find a new way to showcase even more of these inspirational stories and ideas than ever before. So dear readers, problem solved! Today […]
Images from Elizabeth Messina’s A Lovely Workshop
In May, the incomparable wedding photographer Elizabeth Messina hosted a workshop in France, and the photographers from around the world who attended experienced a week of creativity and astounding beauty that they will surely never forget. Our own Junebug co-founder Kim and her husband Adam worked along side Elizabeth to make this event come to life (the chateau where the workshop was held was the location of Kim and Adam’s wedding a few years back, […]