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Wedding Ideas: Real Weddings

Inside a Wedding Planner’s Own Celebration at the Buffalo History Museum

November 22, 2025 | justine

When a professional wedding planner becomes the bride, expectations are high. But, for Kennedy and Ethan, that just meant creating something truly their own. After seven years together, the couple brought their dream day to life at the Buffalo History Museum, blending soft, garden-party romance with the architectural grandeur of one of the city’s most iconic venues. Their love story began in 2017 on a double date—with other people. “Clearly, those relationships didn’t work out,” […]

An Intimate Lago di Braies Elopement Plus a Day of Adventure in the Dolomites

November 20, 2025 | justine

For Ann and Daniel, Lago di Braies was the heart of their story. Nestled in the Dolomites, the lake became the perfect setting for a day that felt calm, intentional, and completely theirs. They began the morning gliding across still waters, exchanged vows surrounded by mountain air, then spent the rest of the day chasing sunlight across peaks, capping it off with spritzes and laughter as the sky turned gold. It was an effortless, adventure-filled […]

An Unforgettable Destination Wedding at Rocca di Lonato, a Thousand-Year-Old Medieval Fortress

November 18, 2025 | justine

Andrea and Kevin know how to host a party. As two hospitality pros, they brought their love of food, music, and people to their Rocca di Lonato wedding. It was a day that felt like the ultimate dinner party, elevated by Lake Garda views and a night that ended in fireworks. Their story started with pure coincidence: both landed in Australia on the same day back in 2012, unaware of each other’s existence. Years later, […]

Rancho Las Lomas Wedding Filled with Bohemian Charm and Autumnal Hues

November 13, 2025 | justine

Lauren and Adam’s Rancho Las Lomas wedding was a warm, handmade celebration that perfectly captured their bohemian spirit. They envisioned a day filled with love, laughter, and authenticity—complete with live music, rich autumn colors, and personal details that felt like an extension of their story. From rust and sage florals to hand-lettered touches and a late-night queso bar, the result was a celebration that felt effortlessly personal. Their story began with a simple (but telling) […]

This Daring Couple Climbed an Ice Wall after Exchanging Vows in an Ice Cave

November 10, 2025 | justine

When two adventurous souls fall in love, it’s only fitting that their wedding takes place somewhere extraordinary. For Caroline and Daniel, that meant saying their vows inside a glittering blue glacier during their ice cave wedding in Iceland. What began as a quiet connection in Oxford during lockdown turned into an epic celebration of love, courage, and togetherness against one of the world’s most dramatic backdrops. Their love story started simply—two Master’s students navigating pandemic […]

Timeless Italian-Inspired Charm in This Cozy Villa Parker Colorado Wedding

November 8, 2025 | justine

When Taylor and Bree began planning their Villa Parker wedding, they envisioned something timeless, cozy, and full of Italian-inspired charm. With both having roots in Italian families, they wanted their day to feel like a gathering in the countryside. The celebration was complete with a long family-style dinner under the stars, lush greenery, and warm hospitality that made every guest feel at home. Their story began in an improv comedy theater in Tampa, Florida, back […]

Versailles Elegance and Maltese Culture Collide in This Palazzo Parisio Wedding

November 6, 2025 | justine

Inspired by their engagement at Versailles and the rich baroque architecture of Valletta, Ricky and Braxton dreamed of a celebration that would feel regal, cultural, and meaningful. They found their perfect setting in Palazzo Parisio, a historic Maltese palace once home to Napoleon. Known as a “miniature Versailles,” it was the ideal backdrop for their vision of Maltese grandeur infused with personal significance. But before their Maltese Versailles came to life, their story began in […]

An Autumn Wedding in Queenstown with Five Days of Festivities

November 4, 2025 | justine

Laura and Troy’s Queenstown wedding wasn’t just a single day, it unfolded over five unforgettable ones. The couple turned their destination celebration into a weeklong gathering of love, laughter, and shared memories with their closest people. From mountain views and cozy autumn colors to pizza nights and golf outings, every moment reflected who they are: joyful, grounded, and completely in love. They first connected with Junebug vendor Shaken & Stirred Weddings, who served as both […]

A Winnipeg Wedding That Doubled as an Intimate Dinner Party

November 2, 2025 | justine

  When you picture a Winnipeg wedding, you might imagine something grand and traditional. But, for Sharyne and Gavin, small and intentional felt just right. Their celebration at Deer + Almond in the city’s historic Exchange District captured everything they love most: good food, meaningful connections, and creativity. With only their closest friends gathered around, their special day unfolded more like a dinner party than a formal event. What We Love About This Winnipeg Wedding […]

A Playful and Personal DC Art Gallery Wedding Complete with a Halloween Cocktail Hour

October 31, 2025 | justine

When two musicians-turned-creatives decide to get married, you can expect something extraordinary. Katie and Andy’s art gallery wedding in Washington, DC, was just that. A collision of art, design, and humor that turned their neighborhood printmaking studio into a one-of-a-kind celebration of love and imagination. As the first couple to ever marry at this printmaking and paper arts venue, they embraced its industrial character—exposed brick walls, concrete floors, and colorful letterpress art on display—to create […]