What a thoughtful, emotional and ultra-creative real wedding we have today! Christina and Peter hosted an event that honored the people, places and things they love dearly – from their location to their desserts and everything in between. I hope you enjoy this lovely “formal BBQ garden party” wedding as much as we have! The Goals: Christina and Peter met while working in the restaurant industry and they love playing host, so their goal was […]
Wedding Ideas: Real Weddings
Outdoor Russian Themed Wedding at Holly Farm in Carmel, California – Alicia and Vlad
Today’s real wedding, photographed by the fabulous Junebug member Meg Perotti, is a true, original, knock-out celebration! Normally I write about the weddings myself, but Alicia and Vlad put so much thoughtfulness and attention to detail into their day, there is just no way I could tell their story as well as they could. So this time I’m simply handing it over to the lovely bride, Alicia, so you can hear about their wedding experience […]
Romantic Fall Vineyard Wedding at Ponte Family Estate Winery in Temecula, California – Whitney and Alfonso
Whitney and Alfonso’s Real Wedding is the perfect kind of celebration to ooh and ahh over at this time of year. They hosted an ultra-romantic fall wedding at the Ponte Family Estate Winery in Temecula, California, and the rich golden colors that surrounded them created a truly spectacular atmosphere! The Goals: To honor their love of wine country and the romance that Whitney had always envisioned for her wedding day, Whitney and Alfonso were thrilled […]
Elegant Rustic Colorado Mountain Wedding – Kirsten and Mike
Kirsten and Mike’s destination wedding, held on a crisp fall day in the mountains of Colorado, was both rustic and romantic with a sophisticated design scheme that lent an air of elegance to the entire celebration. From the incredible backdrop to the bride’s gown, this Real Wedding, shot by Adam and Imthiaz Photography, is absolutely exquisite. Check out all of the lovely details below! The Goals: Kirsten and Mike chose Telluride, Colorado for their destination […]
Planning a Wedding in 4 Weeks! The Decor
Well, this is it! We’re nearly there! This is the last weekly post before Laura and Billy’s big day this Friday! What a fun journey it’s been to follow along and watch this fantastic couple and their talented team plan a stunning and personal wedding in record time. Today we’re focusing on the table top design, flowers and decor details that event designer Daniela Faget of Bella Signature Design has been hard at work pulling […]
Rustic Summer Green, Gray and Ivory Wedding on Orcas Island, Washington – Victoria and Drew
Victoria and Drew’s early summer wedding on Washington’s stunning Orcas Island, captured by talented Seattle-based photographer Jenny J, was a true Pacific Northwest celebration. Relaxed, rustic and outdoorsy, I am charmed by the country-feel of this sweet Real Wedding! The Goals: For Victoria and Drew, the most important aspects of their wedding day were the location and the music. They wanted their big day to have a woodsy, vintage feel to it, so they chose […]
Planning a Wedding in 4 Weeks! The Photography
Here we are in week three of Laura and Billy’s four week wedding planning process (so close to the big day!) and today we’re chatting with the bride herself about that all-important piece of the puzzle, the wedding photography. It just so happens that Laura is a wedding photographer herself with Laura Marchbanks Photography so her normal involvement with this subject happens behind the camera, not in front of it. But in less than two […]
Vintage Chic Tea-Party Inspired Wedding in New Zealand – Claire and Brad
Today’s lovely New Zealand Real Wedding of Claire and Brad’s was held on a balmy evening in late summer, and was captured in exquisite detail by photographer Kate MacPherson. Brimming with vintage-chic style and lots of personal touches, this tea party-inspired wedding is simply gorgeous! Who wants to go to New Zealand with me? The Goals: Claire and Brad wanted their wedding day to be an intimate affair, surrounded by their closest family and friends, […]
Planning a Wedding in 4 Weeks! The Location and Design
Everyone remember Laura and Billy, the adorable couple we introduced you to last week who are the winners of a free 4 week wedding from CreativeLive? Well we’re down to just three weeks until the big day, and the plans are really coming together! The dress has been chosen, the flowers are being ordered, and cakes and catering are being tasted, but the biggest accomplishment of the last week has been, without a doubt, finding […]
Stylish Eggplant, Copper, and Light Blue Hollywood Glam Wedding at SODO Park in Seattle – Rae and Rob
We are so excited to bring you today’s Real Wedding from our brilliant Seattle Junebug members, Laurel McConnell and Chambers and Company. Rae and Rob’s wedding, held just a few short weeks ago at SODO Park by Herban Feast, was an utterly stylish and dramatic celebration – from the bride’s incredible dress and feathered bouquet, to the incredible towering wedding cake, no detail was left undone. The Goals: In the beginning, Rae wasn’t even sure […]