all photos by Wyn Wiley It’s no secret that wedding photography is a big investment as part of your wedding budget, but are you getting the most value out of your wedding photos? We’ve learned that a huge percentage of couples getting married in recent years have decided not to print their wedding photos, but we’re hoping to change that trend for the future! If you haven’t thought about whether or not to print your […]
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Southwestern Wedding Color Palette Ideas for Your Desert-Inspired Affair
photo by Haley Nord Photography Between the geography and the melting pot of cultures, the southwest is as diverse as it comes, which makes southwestern wedding color palettes some of the best for couples who love earthy, bohemian, and eclectic styles. Using earth tones, neutral shades, and one or two bold pops of color will create dimension and a sense of drama in your decor while still staying within the natural palette of the desert landscape. […]
9 Couples Who Nailed Their DIY Weddings
photo by Ricardo Enrique Photography There are few things we love more than brilliantly crafted and meticulously curated DIY weddings! Junebug couples continue to find new, creative, and seriously impressive ways to personalize their big days, which is why we decided to do a round-up of some of our all-time favorite DIY weddings. Below you’ll find collages of the details the couple (or their friends and family) made, as well as explanations of what they did […]
The Best Wedding Planning Tools for a Stress-Free Engagement
Your engagement should be a joyful time, not a stressful one. And our job at Junebug is to help keep the stress at bay and make planning a breeze. From wedding planning logistics like your vendors, budget, and guest list to design and decor to packing for your honeymoon, we’ve accumulated quite a few wedding planning tools along the way. We’re gathering all of these resources in one place so you can bookmark this page […]
7 Reasons Couples Need Wedding Videographers
From photographers to planners, there are a handful of vendors that you already know you should be hiring for your wedding. These talented industry professionals will make your wedding planning process a breeze and turn sweet wedding day moments into cherished memories. There are vendors that aren’t always considered must haves, but they’re essential in their own ways. Having a photographer is a necessity and a trusted wedding planner is essential. But is a wedding […]
8 Tips for Grooms to Get the Most Out of Their Wedding Day Before Saying “I Do”
There’s so much attention given to ensuring brides feel their best on the morning of the wedding, so we want to make sure grooms know how to make the most of their wedding day, as well! There’s really no better way to kick those pre-ceremony jitters than by spending the entire morning with your best guys. So, take a cue from the bridal party tradition, and make an event out of getting ready together. Here are […]
15 Wedding Planning Mistakes to Avoid Before Your Big Day
photo by Emily Elyse Wehner When it comes to planning a wedding, there are certain things that will be unique to your big day, but there is also a whole list of things that are universal to almost every wedding. These are things that pertain to budget, logistics, and general best planning practices and can easily be prepared for if you’re aware of them in advance. Whether you’ve just started planning or have just a few […]
9 Wedding Dessert Table Ideas to Sweeten Your Reception Decor
We must admit that we love that most couples these days are opting for a full wedding dessert table rather than just a traditional wedding cake because it adds such a personal (and sweet) touch to the reception! It also allows couples to make the dessert/cake table a focal point of the reception decor and get creative with styling. Here are 9 of our favorite sweet and simple ways to make a big impact on […]
The Best 2018 Honeymoon Destinations
photo by Nordica Photography Aside from your actual wedding day, your honeymoon is the most exciting part of getting married, so it’s important to choose the perfect location! With so many travel blogs and booking sites posting travel suggestions these days, it can be hard to know where to look. So, we’ve scoured all those lists and rounded up the very best 2018 honeymoon destinations around the world — and included a handful of activities in […]
6 Memorable Ways to End Your Reception
photo by Nicole Veldman Photography + Video When it comes to planning the end of your wedding reception, you have to find that perfect balance of getting all your guests out of the venue on time without killing the party vibe. This will be your final memorable moment and also a definitive cue for your guests to leave, so you want to make it count! We’ve seen a lot of great ways to end your reception […]