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Wedding Ideas: Real Weddings

A Brooklyn Restaurant Wedding Defined by Urban Sophistication and Japanese Minimalism

September 5, 2025 | justine

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 […]

An Acre Resort Cabo Wedding with Desert Tones and Effortless Elegance

September 3, 2025 | justine

Catherine and Spenser’s story began with a Hinge match and a first date that felt instantly familiar. From there, their relationship took off. Filled with shared adventures, travel, and plenty of music. After getting engaged in one of their favorite places in Utah, they began planning a wedding that felt just as personal and easygoing as their connection. With the natural beauty of Acre Resort Cabo as their backdrop, they created a relaxed, design-forward celebration […]

This Alabama Wedding Was a Modern and Effortless Celebration of Home

September 1, 2025 | justine

  Some love stories take years to unfold. Others begin with a swipe and a spark. For Chloe and Haley, it started during the thick of 2020. Texting through lockdowns, followed by a first date at a coffee shop in Haley’s hometown. “We finished our coffees and talked until the streetlights came on,” they shared. Just two weeks later, they were officially a couple. Different in many ways but open from the beginning, they found […]

A Romantic Vineyard Wedding in Portugal’s Enchanting Douro Valley

August 30, 2025 | justine

When Meagan and Cody got engaged in Portugal, they left with more than a ring. They left with a dream. The country’s beauty, culture, and colors captivated them so deeply that they decided to return with their closest loved ones for a wedding unlike any other. Their vineyard wedding in Portugal’s Douro Valley was intimate, vibrant, and deeply personal, blending the timeless charm of azulejos blue tiles with golden sunset light and heartfelt family moments. […]

From Catamaran to Villa—A Wedding Weekend in St. Thomas With a Refined Aesthetic

August 28, 2025 | justine

Some love stories begin with a spark, others with a softball team invitation. When Hannah walked into a job interview, she didn’t expect to meet her future husband. But there was Josh, asking if she’d join their company team, immediately putting her at ease. Though Hannah was planning to move across the country soon, she and Josh couldn’t ignore their connection. What started as a work friendship turned into long-distance love. And eventually, Josh made […]

A Luxe Neutral Palette Brought Quiet Sophistication to This Secrets Akumal Wedding

August 26, 2025 | justine

Some love stories start with chance. For Oge and Ezeugo, it began with persistence. The summer before their senior year, they were both interning in San Francisco—Ezeugo’s least favorite city, and ironically, the place that introduced him to his favorite person. He spotted Oge’s photo in a mutual GroupMe chat, asked a friend for an introduction, and got a firm “Trust me, bro, you don’t want those problems.” Luckily, he disagreed. He worked his way […]

Tucked Away in the Quebec Forest, This Multicultural Celebration Was Intimate and Peaceful

August 24, 2025 | justine

Some weddings are about grandeur, others about grounding. For Arya and Jolian, planning their wedding was about staying true to their values and honoring their cultures in a space that felt calm, personal, and connected to nature. After meeting through mutual friends, their relationship grew steadily—built on shared vision, trust, and intention. Their multicultural celebration in the quiet woods of Quebec reflected that spirit. Planning it themselves came with a few surprises, including a last-minute […]

South Indian Catholic Wedding in the Ruins of Antigua, Guatemala

August 22, 2025 | justine

What began as two college students helping each other practice for a dance performance eventually became a lifelong partnership built on a love for learning, shared adventures,and a  deep friendship. and. Years later, Stacy and Kevin took that same spirit into planning their special day—dreaming up a celebration that honored their traditions while giving guests an unforgettable experience. That vision led them to Antigua, Guatemala, where cobblestone streets, centuries‑old churches, and vibrant culture set the […]

A Warm and Wildflower-Filled Portugal Destination Wedding at a Historic Manor

August 20, 2025 | justine

A ski date gone wrong—complete with swapped gear and plenty of falling—was the start of Lauren and Jake’s adventure together. Years later, that same playful spirit shaped a wedding that would take them across the globe to the rolling hills of Portugal. Surrounded by wildflowers, mismatched bridesmaids’ dresses, and the charm of a historic manor, their Portugal destination wedding captured by Junebug photographer Pedro Filipe Fotografia brought 150 loved ones together for a weekend that […]

A Photographer-Only Elopement in Iceland, Stripped Down to Just Love and Landscape

August 18, 2025 | justine

When Lisa and Ryan decided to say “I do,” they didn’t want timelines, guest lists, or the usual wedding day whirlwind. They wanted quiet. Beauty. A setting that felt bigger than themselves. That search led them back to the place where their love story deepened—Iceland.  Their journey began in 2020 while working as nurses during the pandemic. Just weeks into dating, they watched the series Down to Earth and were captivated by the wild, untouched […]