Amanda and Parsa met on Hinge in the summer of 2020 while staying with their families in Orange County. Their early days were spent like teenagers—on beaches, hikes, and outdoor dinners—before both returned to New York. By July 2021, they officially began dating, realizing they were the happiest when coming home to each other. “We’re wildly compatible travel partners,” Amanda shared. “And it doesn’t hurt that our parents are now best friends.” When it came […]
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TheKnotInItaly Celebrates 25 Years of Couture Destination Weddings
How many wedding professionals can you name with 25 years of experience under their belt? Even for us at Junebug Weddings, the list is short. When it comes to unparalleled expertise paired with dream-worthy locales, one planner stands out: TheKnotInItaly. For a quarter of a century, co-founder Rossana Sapori and her team have quietly orchestrated some of the most breathtaking destination weddings across Italy and the South of France. Their work balances meticulous planning with […]
Northern California Elopement Inspiration at the Edge of the Sea
A Northern California elopement carries a kind of beauty that feels almost cinematic. It’s a place where cliffs tower over the ocean, waves crash against the shore, and the coastal light softens everything it touches. Instead of overshadowing that natural drama, this wedding inspiration embraced it, letting the landscape guide the look and feel. With Junebug vendor Alexa Leigh behind the lens, the creative team layered organic textures, refined styling, and an intentional calm into […]
24 Best Mexico Wedding Photographers
Whether you’re planning a wedding in your home country or you’re jetting off to Mexico for a destination wedding, one of the most important aspects of wedding planning is finding a wedding photographer. This can be especially difficult when you’re hundreds of miles away. Thanks to social media (and things like Junebug’s highly-vetted vendor directory), seeing a photographer’s portfolio is easier than ever. So, if you’re looking for your dream photographer, you’re in luck. We’re […]
The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Lighting
Lighting does more for your wedding than most couples realize. Beyond making a space bright enough to move around in, it sets the tone, highlights your favorite details, and helps your photographer capture everything beautifully. It’s a subtle design element with a huge impact. With so many options available, it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why we created this wedding lighting guide—to give you a clear, easy starting point. From understanding […]
Garden Ceremony and Michelin-Star Dining in this Piedmont Italy Wedding
When Diana and Henry first met as colleagues in Colorado during the summer of 2017, they both felt an instant spark. But instead of rushing into something, they allowed their connection to unfold over time. “He was patient and persistent in the most gentle, respectful way,” Diana recalled. What won her over wasn’t just Henry’s quiet determination, but also his passion for life, fearless pursuit of dreams, and genuine kindness. Together, they built a relationship […]
Our Favorite Fall Wedding Guest Dresses for 2025
The leaves are changing, the air is getting crisp, and invitations have flooded your mailbox. This can only mean one thing: fall wedding season is here! If you’ve been invited to an autumn celebration, it’s the perfect time to elevate your wedding attire. Luckily, shopping for fall wedding guest dresses is a breeze. You get to play around with warm color palettes, fun patterns, and a variety of different fabric materials. So, if you’ve got […]
Europe Comes to Australia in this Gothic Sydney Wedding
What began with the exchange of a heavy medical textbook grew into daily car rides to university and, eventually, more than a decade of love. For Melissa and Dylan, those early, ordinary moments became the foundation of a relationship that carried them through final exams, family hardships, and a pandemic. In May 2023, Dylan proposed in the exact spot they first said “I love you,” leading to a gothic-inspired Sydney wedding that beautifully blended European […]
Sedona Micro Wedding Blending Family, Adventure, and Breathtaking Red Rock Views
Some love stories start in the most ordinary places. For Rachel and Ryan, it was a summer job at their local AMC movie theater that brought them together. Ryan was training Rachel as part of her onboarding, and while they dated casually back then, life soon pulled them in different directions. Rachel left for college out of state, but they kept in touch over the next few years. It wasn’t until later, when they had […]
A Brooklyn Restaurant Wedding Defined by Urban Sophistication and Japanese Minimalism
While South Florida offers its own distinct beauty, Floridian couple Audrey and Keith set their sights on a New York City destination wedding, instead. After 13 years together since meeting in college, they envisioned a day that balanced the sophistication of a classy New York wedding with the laid-back charm of Brooklyn. Their choice? A Brooklyn restaurant wedding at Rule of Thirds, where Japanese minimalism, plant-filled interiors, and unforgettable food set the perfect stage for […]
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