After more than twelve years together, Maria and Jose knew their special day had to be nothing short of extraordinary. For them, marriage wasn’t just about formalizing their relationship, it was about creating a once-in-a-lifetime celebration to share with the people who shaped their lives.Surrounded by 800 guests, they hosted an epic wedding in Mexico that combined meaningful traditions, lush styling, and a party their friends and family will never forget. What We Love […]
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A Blue and Yellow Wedding in Italy Inspired by Dolce & Gabbana
It started with a modern meet-cute on Bumble and a first date at the Berlin Zoo. A second date stretched into hours over cake (“we each ate about four to five pieces because we didn’t want to leave”), and a third date at a photo exhibition opened the door to one of Christian’s big passions: photography. The love came in different moments—Christian says he fell for Elena watching “her strategic approach and compassion” as she […]
Cinematic Mountain Adventure in New Zealand With a Photographer Who Planned It All
For Leandra and Jasmine, it all started while waiting in line for the restroom at a bar—a meet-cute they still laugh about today. From that moment, their connection grew through honesty, laughter, and shared values. “We felt safe with each other,” they said. “Our inner child emerges when it’s just us, and it feels like we have always known each other.” Wanting their wedding to mirror the authenticity that defines their relationship, they set their […]
A Villa Corsini Wedding That Feels Like Stepping into a Renaissance Painting
Gabrielle and Sean’s love story began in the halls of high school, brought together by mutual friends. Over ten years of dating, their connection only grew stronger, grounded in trust, adventure, and a shared sense of joy. “Sean is very spontaneous and adventurous, and that is what drew me in,” Gabrielle shared. “Together, we make sure to always listen to one another, put each other first, and plan exciting dates.” When they started imagining their […]
A Local Spain Wedding with 300 Guests and 500 Flowers, Planned in Record Time
For Isabel and Alex, love had always been close to home—literally. Childhood familiarity in their hometown of Íscar eventually turned into romance after years apart. Surrounded by 300 loved ones at their Spain wedding, they turned a minimalist vision into a guest-centered celebration full of music, color, and heartfelt moments. What We Love About This Spain Wedding A romantic hometown story turned modern celebration A ceremony space transformed with over 500 white flowers Two custom-designed […]
Instituto Allende Hosts a Stunning Persian Ceremony Infused with Mexican Charm
Amanda and Parsa met on Hinge in the summer of 2020 while staying with their families in Orange County. Their early days were spent like teenagers—on beaches, hikes, and outdoor dinners—before both returned to New York. By July 2021, they officially began dating, realizing they were the happiest when coming home to each other. “We’re wildly compatible travel partners,” Amanda shared. “And it doesn’t hurt that our parents are now best friends.” When it came […]
TheKnotInItaly Celebrates 25 Years of Couture Destination Weddings
How many wedding professionals can you name with 25 years of experience under their belt? Even for us at Junebug Weddings, the list is short. When it comes to unparalleled expertise paired with dream-worthy locales, one planner stands out: TheKnotInItaly. For a quarter of a century, co-founder Rossana Sapori and her team have quietly orchestrated some of the most breathtaking destination weddings across Italy and the South of France. Their work balances meticulous planning with […]
24 Best Mexico Wedding Photographers
Whether you’re planning a wedding in your home country or you’re jetting off to Mexico for a destination wedding, one of the most important aspects of wedding planning is finding a wedding photographer. This can be especially difficult when you’re hundreds of miles away. Thanks to social media (and things like Junebug’s highly-vetted vendor directory), seeing a photographer’s portfolio is easier than ever. So, if you’re looking for your dream photographer, you’re in luck. We’re […]
Garden Ceremony and Michelin-Star Dining in this Piedmont Italy Wedding
When Diana and Henry first met as colleagues in Colorado during the summer of 2017, they both felt an instant spark. But instead of rushing into something, they allowed their connection to unfold over time. “He was patient and persistent in the most gentle, respectful way,” Diana recalled. What won her over wasn’t just Henry’s quiet determination, but also his passion for life, fearless pursuit of dreams, and genuine kindness. Together, they built a relationship […]
Europe Comes to Australia in this Gothic Sydney Wedding
What began with the exchange of a heavy medical textbook grew into daily car rides to university and, eventually, more than a decade of love. For Melissa and Dylan, those early, ordinary moments became the foundation of a relationship that carried them through final exams, family hardships, and a pandemic. In May 2023, Dylan proposed in the exact spot they first said “I love you,” leading to a gothic-inspired Sydney wedding that beautifully blended European […]