photo by Dani Purington Photography Raise your hand if you’re obsessed with all things tiny and cute. Us, too! Since we’re predicting weddings might be a bit more intimate for the foreseeable future, we thought it would be fun to round-up some of our favorite small wedding cakes. Fewer guests means fewer mouths to feed. And a smaller cake means you might be able to splurge a bit more on the design! In this post […]
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Creative Floral Alternatives for Your Wedding Decor
Whether flowers aren’t your vibe or you’re looking to decorate your wedding on a budget, floral alternatives are a creative way to style your day! Even if you’re a big fan of flowers, unfortunately, you may not be able to access them in 2020 and 2021 weddings. COVID-19 is impacting the wedding industry in a variety of ways, from weddings being postponed to small businesses hurting. One aspect you may not realize is being affected are […]
The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Rehearsal Dinner
As the final event before the big day, the rehearsal dinner acts as the bridge that takes the couple, the family, and the wedding party from planning mode to wedding weekend mode. While the general idea of the rehearsal dinner has remained the same, the execution and expectations have evolved through the years. In order to help you plan the perfect rehearsal dinner to kick off your wedding weekend, we’ve put together a guide with answers […]
Cancelled Wedding? These 10 Wedding Alternatives Will Help You Celebrate Your Love
photo by Peyton Rainey Photography Wedding planning is stressful. Trying to get married in the middle of a global pandemic is even more difficult. Our hearts truly go out to all the couples who are enduring the 2020 wedding planning battle, especially those who are preparing for their 2021 nuptials! We want you to know how much we are thinking about you during these unprecedented times. Rather than fret, our team decided to find incredible […]
Why You Want an Unplugged Ceremony
Imagine this: your wedding photographer texts you with the news you’ve been waiting for—“your gallery is ready!” You sit down with your spouse, start scrolling through all of the lovely images, and then it happens. The ceremony photos start to appear on your screen, and you see rows of lifted cell phones—guests witnessing that special moment through a tiny screen. Did your heart sink thinking about that scenario? Ours did, too. Phones ruin your wedding […]
20 Intimate Elopements That Prove Less Can Be More
photo by Kama Catch Me We love elopements! There’s something extra special about dedicating an entire day (or weekend) to just you and your person. Whether you’re dreaming of climbing a mountain, saying your “I do’s” in the jungle of Tulum, dancing in the streets downtown, or anything and everything in between—we want to show you that less can be oh-so much more. These intimate elopements are sure to drive your hearts wild and give […]
5 Wedding Traditions Couples Can Skip
photo by Peyton Rainey Photography If you’ve explored Junebug Weddings, you know we cheer on couples who decide to skip wedding traditions and say goodbye to all the “have to” checklists to do things their way. We’ve featured a feminist wedding that ditched language like “you may kiss the bride,” countless adventure elopements to destinations near and far, a California wedding with a marajuana bar, and many more. Nothing is off-limits in our book. And—quite […]
How to Hire a Wedding DJ
Music is the soundtrack of our lives. The music—or soundtrack—of your wedding is an important choice and an important reason to opt for a wedding DJ! Hiring a wedding DJ for your style and mood comes down to the details. Most couples dream of having everyone on the dance floor, fist-bumping in their seats, or lip-syncing while they drink champagne. We are firm believers that weddings are a unique expression of couples and your music […]
5 Tips for Pulling Off Mismatched Bridesmaids Dresses
Image by Wild & Grace. See more of this real wedding. A growing number of brides are choosing to opt for mismatched bridesmaid dresses. What starts as an exciting exploration of color and fun can turn into an overwhelming nightmare. Keeping the bridal party from becoming a strange grouping of colors can feel intimidating. That’s why we’re here. These easy tips will keep the ‘maids you’ve chosen to stand by your side looking cohesive while […]
10 Best Etsy Wedding Dress Shops
From wedding invitation suites to dreamy bridal hair accessories—Etsy is one of our favorite resources for all things wedding. Filled with unique wedding decor and jaw-dropping wedding dresses, Etsy continues to influence the fresh emerging trends that have weddings looking different than previous years. When it comes to finding a one-of-a-kind wedding dress, nearlyweds are now turning to Etsy. With seemingly endless options, it can be a little intimidating. To eliminate potential wedding planning stress, […]