The newest issue of Seattle Bride magazine hit the newsstands recently and we love their creative take on the debate over professional vs. amateur wedding photography. As wedding photographers ourselves, it’s a subject near and dear to our hearts. We know the level of experience needed to successfully navigate the complexities of a wedding day, and we’ve heard endless stories from friends and wedding guests about the sadness that comes when a photographer doesn’t make that […]
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Personalized Fingerprint Wedding Jewelry from Chris Parry
Talk about personalized wedding gifts! These amazing wedding ring, cuff link and pendant creations from jeweler Chris Parry are made with your own fingerprint perfectly oxidized in platinum, palladium, gold or silver. I love the idea of having your sweetheart’s fingerprint on the inside of your wedding ring as an alternative to a traditional engraved love note- so cool! Check Chris’s Etsy shop and website for options, or contact Chris directly to commission a bespoke […]
Outfit Your Honeymoon During Summer Sales!
Heading for a beach honeymoon in the next year? Take advantage of summer sales and outfit your trip with special pieces you’ll feel gorgeous in! Now is a great time to start picking up easy summer items for great prices like swimwear, sandals, shorts, beach cover-ups, tank tops and comfy cotton dresses. Once the weather turns cold vacation items can be hard to come by. We love all of these adorable summer sale items from […]
Bridesmaid’s Gifts- Necklaces from Stone and Honey
Mother Nature just couldn’t be a more creative artist, and jewelry designer Teresa Robinson knows just how to harness her talents! Teresa ingeniously uses thin slices of brilliant, detailed agates to create these jaw-dropping necklaces as part of her jewelry collection called Stone and Honey. I can’t get over the vibrant colors and spectacular details in each one! Every piece is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and would make an incredible gift for a much […]
Creative Wedding Decor with Mirror Tape
Cassandra Santor, the super fab Los Angeles wedding and event coordinator and dear Junebug friend (and member!) found this great idea from InStyle magazine the other day, and I just had to pass the brilliance along. Thanks Cassandra! The idea? Using mirror tape as wedding decor! It’s inexpensive but super shiny and chic to dress up surfaces like walls and tabletops, or items like cocktail trays, aisle runners, frames, gift card boxes, guest books or […]
Vintage Chic Wedding Style
While enjoying the blog of the lovely GH Kim Photography the other day I was stopped in my tracks by this gorgeous bride and her fabulous vintage wedding style. With her hair in finger waves, a single flower tucked behind one ear, pearls draped around her neck, and her grandmother’s fur coat to keep her warm, Stephanie was the epitome of chic vintage style. Her look was ever so simply and elegantly done, and it […]
Cuter than Cute Wedding Cake Toppers
Looking to add a dash of cute to your wedding? Look no further! How adorable are these wedding cake toppers? Artist Jennifer Murphy, armed with a fine art degree and trained in antique toy and teddy bear making by her mother, creates cake toppers that are pure sweet vintage-style delights. Check out her Etsy store for ready-made creations, or her website for custom design options. Cuuuute!
Getting Fit for Weddings and for Life
Around the Junebug offices, we have fallen into a rut. A-working-too-much-not-exercising-enough-muscles-sagging-feet-dragging-no-time-for-self-care rut. Whoops! Well with summer here, our book edits wrapped up and our Southern California section launched, we decided we were ready to walk the walk and follow the advice we’re always giving brides to take great care of themselves inside and out. Amazingly, as soon as we made that commitment, the wonderful team at SassyFit stepped in to offer their support! Our newest […]
DIY Vintage Goblet Votives from Sunset Magazine
Loving this DIY project for gorgeous wedding tabletop decor from Suset Magazine (via Inspired Goodness, thanks Kimberly)! Collect vintage metal, glass or ceramic goblets from thrift stores and flea markets and follow these easy steps to make them into pretty candle votives. What incredible wedding centerpieces these would make alongside romantic floral arrangements! The how-to directions are listed below, or visit Sunset.com to read the full article. I might have to get crafty and make […]
Paper Fans and Parasols to Beat the Summer Wedding Heat
(Image by Joy Marie Photography) Keeping your wedding guests cool during the hot summer months is an important thing to remember, and with so many decorative fans and parasols available, your thoughtful gesture will also add some serious style to your celebration. These paper, bamboo and silk fans from Pearl River come in every color under the sun, and make for fantastic photo ops like the image above from Joy Marie Photography. Adorable! Place one […]