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Wedding Ideas: Real Weddings

This Winter Wedding at Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum Proves You Can Never Have Too Much Candlelight

October 28, 2026 | justine

Hundreds of carnations, jewel-toned flowers, and towering glass candleholders filled Philadelphia’s historic Mütter Museum for Hannah and Alex’s winter wedding. With its grand marble staircase, dark wood-paneled ballroom, and unusual history, the museum was a fitting choice for their celebration inspired by old Hollywood glamour and vintage elegance. But getting married in Philadelphia took some convincing. Hannah, an event manager with a love for history, discovered the venue while searching along the East Coast. Alex, […]

The Vows They Never Said Finally Came to Life on the Shores of Cannon Beach, Oregon

October 27, 2026 | justine

Yanina and Nikita were already married, but they’d never had a wedding celebration or wedding photos. After moving from Texas to the Pacific Northwest, they grew particularly fond of Cannon Beach and its dramatic coastline. When the opportunity came to celebrate their marriage, they decided to keep things simple. Yanina finally got to wear the vintage wedding dress she’d been saving, and the couple wrote personal vows to exchange by the ocean. With its misty […]

A Wedding Planner’s Own Autumnal, Jewel-Toned Wedding at Borgo di Vignamaggio in Tuscany

October 26, 2026 | justine

When wedding planner Nathalie and partner Harrison decided to get married, they chose the Tuscan countryside for their celebration. Their early autumn wedding at Borgo di Vignamaggio featured a rich mix of burgundy, magenta, ruby red, peach, and blush pink, with touches of olive and forest green. The bold florals stood out against the venue’s historic stone buildings, gardens, and sweeping countryside views. With the help of Junebug vendor The Tuscan Wedding, Nathalie and Harrison […]

Pure Destination Wedding Magic at Pestana Palácio do Freixo in Porto

October 25, 2026 | justine

With its grand architecture, manicured gardens, and incredible views  along the Douro River, Pestana Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal, was the perfect setting for Karen and Dejo’s destination wedding. Their outdoor ceremony took place on the lawn overlooking the water, with gold chairs arranged in a semicircle around the altar. Instead of a traditional floral arch, low arrangements of pink, peach, and yellow blooms framed the couple while keeping the sweeping waterfront views unobstructed. […]

Golden Light and Personal Vows at This Serene Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe Elopement

October 24, 2026 | justine

Kristine and Tracy exchanged private vows at Emerald Bay, with Lake Tahoe’s vast blue waters, mountains, and Fannette Island stretching out behind them. The two, who first met through mutual friends at a house party, had the overlook to themselves for their intimate ceremony. After exchanging vows and taking portraits around Emerald Bay, they headed to Sand Harbor to catch the sunset. Their wedding outfits were just as striking as the views. One bride wore […]

A Lakeside Summer Camp Wedding Weekend at Migis Lodge in Maine

October 22, 2026 | justine

A welcome lobster bake, bonfire with s’mores, and a weekend of lakeside activities gave Caroline and Kevin’s wedding at Migis Lodge in Maine the atmosphere of a summer camp reunion. With their guests staying in cabins around the property, everyone could spend the weekend together, enjoying the lake and the lodge’s boats and activities before gathering for the wedding itself. The couple first met while interning at the same company. After discovering they attended the […]

A Junebug Team Member’s Bold, All-Red Wedding at BODE Nashville Broke Every Rule

October 21, 2026 | justine

An all-red color palette, a black retro hotel, food trucks, and a ceremony interrupted by a party bus blasting Usher. Junebug’s very own Vendor Operations and Marketing Coordinator, Kailey, and her husband, Adam, had a very different kind of wedding in mind. At BODE Nashville, they skipped the usual formalities and planned a weekend celebration around good music, great company, and plenty of time on the dance floor. Their story began thousands of miles away, […]

This Casa dos Penedos Wedding Made the Most of Every Magical Corner of the Palace

October 20, 2026 | justine

The couple, who met in high school in 2016 and have been together ever since, planned a three-day celebration that began in Lisbon. A boat cruise along the Tagus River and a welcome party at a historic palace gave their guests plenty of time to get acquainted before heading to Sintra for the wedding. What We Love About This Casa dos Penedos Wedding: A three-day celebration that took guests from Lisbon to Sintra Handpicked songs […]

This Picturesque San Francisco City Hall Wedding Was a Love Letter to the City by the Bay

October 19, 2026 | justine

An afternoon ceremony beneath San Francisco City Hall’s grand architecture, dinner overlooking the Bay Bridge, and a late-night party in lower Nob Hill. Gabrielle and Jordan planned their wedding around the places they loved, giving guests a chance to experience San Francisco as they knew it. Along the way came a few surprises, including misplaced wedding rings, an unexpected ice shot luge shaped like their dog, and an unplanned reception entrance that became one of […]

Timeless Italian Elegance in This Bellevue Syrene Wedding in Sorrento

October 18, 2026 | justine

Ariana and Michael exchanged vows on the Villa Pompeiana terrace overlooking the Gulf of Naples, kept the decor to white florals and understated tablescapes, and, after midnight, led their guests through an ancient stone passage to continue dancing inside a cave carved into the Sorrento cliffs. For their Bellevue Syrene wedding, much of the plan came down to knowing when to leave a good thing alone. Sorrento had already earned a place in their story […]