Today, dear readers, is a big day. It will go down in the Junebug history books, it will be celebrated with whoops and hollers and champagne and probably a nap, it marks the end of a working marathon we’ve been running for quite a while. Today we’re handing in our book manuscript! Wa-hoo! Hooray! I am filled with glee at the thought of sending it off, but of course we have a bit more to […]
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Christy’s African Adventure!
Since I’ve been home I’ve had lots of reader requests for photos from my trip to Africa, and of course I’m thrilled to share! So even though this has nothing at all to do with wedding planning, I hope you’ll all enjoy a peek into the incredible experience I had traveling through Zambia and Botswana. It was a life changing look at a world so far from my own, and I’ll carry it with me […]
Black Tableware Inspiration for a Fall or Winter Wedding’
In honor of autumn and the raindrops that are falling on the orange and yellow leaves outside my window as I write this, I’m whole heartedly embracing all that’s rich and dark and cozy. I bought fabulous new boots, I turned on my heater, and I’m fascinated by the creative possibilities of incorporating black tableware into a wedding. And this morning, just as I was thinking about how to make the most of this look, […]
Seattle Wedding Shows in October
It’s October, and we all know what that means, it’s wedding show season! Here in Seattle things are starting off on a fabulous foot with two boutique bridal shows to get you well on your wedding planning way. On October 16th the Urban Unveiled wedding show is back for another evening of luxury at the glamorous Benaroya Hall in Downtown Seattle. Sip on cocktails, eat treats from Wolfgang Puck, Tom Douglas, and Herban Feast, […]
Looking Back- A Guest Blog Post from Matt Armendariz of MattBites.com
Travel Update- Friday, October 3rd- home, jetlagged, and absolutely ecstatic from the trip! I’ll be back in action on Monday with stories to tell and wedding ideas to share. Until then, please enjoy today’s guest blog post from one of my all time favorite bloggers, Matt Armendariz of MattBites.com. Matt and his partner Adam were recently married, and when I read about it on his blog I was moved to tears, laughter and more tears, […]
Looking Forward- Planning a Vintage French Themed Wedding
Travel Update- Wednesday, October 1st- I’m heading home today my friends! I’m sure I’ll be excited to get back to tell you, and anyone who will listen, all about Africa, but also sad to say goodbye. Hopefully the long, long flights will go smoothly; full of movies, cocktails, reading, long naps, and reliving every minute of our great big adventure. See you soon! Today’s guest blog post comes to us from a bride at the […]
Looking Back- A Guest Blog Post from Whitney and Jonathan of Brown Sugar Design
Travel Update- Monday, September 29th- Today my guy and I are heading back to Lusaka from our weekend at the South Luanga National Park for a last visit with family before heading home. Today’s guest blog post comes to us from the amazing invitation designers Whitney and Jonathan Speir of Brown Sugar Design. This husband and wife team creates invitation designs that are simply stunning for weddings and events of all kinds. Now they are […]
Real Weddings- Liesl and Jeremy
Travel Update- Friday, September 26th- This morning my guy and I are headed off to South Luangwa National Park for a weekend on our own, and we’re staying at a place where elephants are known to walk right through the open air hotel lobby as they migrate! Today’s Real Wedding is a real stunner. Romantic, emotional and full of fabulous fashion and decor details, you won’t soon forget! Here’s Blair’s take on what makes it one of the […]
Simple Wedding Cakes with Stunning Floral Accents
Travel Update- Wednesday, September 24th- Today we say goodbye to Victoria Falls and head back to Lusaka for a few days at my Dad’s house. I’m looking forward to really checking out the town, eating my dad’s favorite local foods (the popcorn from the street vendors and the deliciously fried “village chicken”) and logging some serious hammock time. My family is all about hammocks, and I love them for it. Today’s blog post is from […]
Exquisite Wedding Tenting and Decor From Raj Tents
Travel Update- Friday, September 19th- Today we’re crossing the border to Botswana’s Chobe National Park for game drives and boat trips in one of the most concentrated areas of wildlife in all of Africa. We should see giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, buffalo, warthogs, and elephants! I can’t wait! Today’s gorgeous blog post is from Blair, all about the exotic, dreamy event tenting and decor from Raj Tents. Truly stunning and memorable! Without a doubt, I adore […]