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Wedding Ideas: Wedding Planning 101

56 Unique Wedding Songs to Really Set the Mood

March 6, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

photo by Addison Jones Photography While we’re huge fans of the classic wedding reception songs that everyone loves to belt in the middle of the dance floor, we also know that a lot of couples are looking for more unique wedding songs to set their day apart from the rest. This playlist is a mix of deep cut tracks, songs from newer films, and classics that somehow haven’t made it into the wedding song repository. No […]

The Best Destination Wedding Locations for 2019

February 20, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

photo by Radu Benjamin Photography One of the hardest parts of planning a destination wedding is, undeniably, choosing the location. With so many incredible options flooding your Pinterest feeds, it can be hard to know which locations would fit your wedding or elopement style. So, as always, we’re here to help! Here are our picks for the 8 best destination wedding locations around the world. Whether you want beach, city, countryside, or desert, we’re positive one […]

Choosing Your Wedding Size

January 19, 2019 | kailey

From hiring top-notch wedding vendors to curating your ideal guest-list—there’s a lot that goes into planning a  wedding. There is no one-size-fits all wedding—that fact holds true for your guest list, too. Your guest list is used as a foundation for many details in the planning process. From event space capacity to catering options—the size of your list directly affects your big day.  We strongly recommend sitting down with your future-spouse and intentionally curating a […]

13 Unexpected Wedding Ceremony Readings

January 18, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

  Just as we believe that couples should write their own wedding vows, we love when couples include wedding ceremony readings to further personalize their big day. If religious readings aren’t for you, consider passages or quotes from unexpected sources, such as your favorite children’s book, a quirky rom-com, or a classic novel. There are inspirational gems about marriage, love, and relationships everywhere. Searching for them can feel like a fun scavenger hunt—or it can […]

Calling All Couples: Let’s Talk Life Insurance

January 10, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

As someone who didn’t understand life insurance for the longest time, I totally get it: talking life insurance with your partner doesn’t exactly sound like stimulating conversation. However, I’m here to prove to you that life insurance is definitely a conversation that you should prioritize, whether you’re married, engaged, or financially dependent on your partner/vice versa! I’m also here to spill the beans on how my husband and I saved $70/month by signing up for […]

The Ultimate Guide to Your Wedding Reception Bar

November 21, 2018 | kailey

From properly stocking your reception bar to selecting the overall style—there are endless tasks that go into bringing to life a cozy wedding reception, bar included. Let’s be honest, the reception bar is always one of the most popular elements of your wedding—for you and for your guests.  As a general rule, you should plan to allocate about 10 to 20% of your overall wedding budget for your reception bar. That includes all the bartenders, […]

How to Make the Most Of Your Wedding Planning Season

October 17, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

photo by Roy Nuesca Photography The wedding planning season of your life is such a special time, filled with excitement, anticipation, and an outpouring of love from friends and family. Because this particular season of life is so special and, for most people, fleeting, it’s important to have a plan so you can fully enjoy every single moment. No two wedding planning seasons will look or feel the same for any two couples, but we do […]

The Best 10-Month Wedding Planning Timeline

October 10, 2018 | kailey

Planning a wedding can seem like a daunting task. With the help of top-notch wedding vendors and this 10-month wedding planning timeline, your wedding planning process is sure to be smooth and stress-free. From the early planning stages to the week-of, this wedding planning timeline is sure to keep you on track and make sure you won’t miss a beat. The more organized you get now, the more time you’ll have to soak up every […]

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Insurance

September 12, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

photo by Brittney Raine Photography When planning for your big day, the last thing you want to think about is something bad happening — and we want to be the last people to put that in your mind! However, because you’re making such a large investment for this special day, we thought it only fair to help explain your options for wedding insurance coverage just in case that’s an option you want to explore. Here are […]

The Essential Guide to Styling Your Ballroom Wedding

August 9, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

photo by Carina Skrobecki Ballroom weddings continue to be a favorite option for couples no matter their guest list size or style. While ballrooms might not seem as flexible as other venues, they do offer an elegance and comfort that can make styling a wedding reception a breeze! Real couples have proven time and time again that with a little creativity and a keen sense of design, you can transform a ballroom to fit virtually any wedding […]