Historic stone, blooming gardens, and a dance floor full of people who’ve known them since high school—Emily and Bradley’s wedding at Curtis Arboretum felt less like a debut and more like a reunion years in the making. After more than a decade together, their goal wasn’t to impress. It was to celebrate. Their story began freshman and sophomore year of high school, though they disagree on the exact moment. From shared free periods in the […]
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This Copra Restaurant Wedding Honored Indian Tradition in the Most Thoughtful and Elegant Ways
There’s something special about a wedding that feels like a beautiful dinner party. The lights are low, the space feels intimate, and conversation lingers long after dessert. Ragan and Vineeth’s Copra restaurant wedding captured exactly that feeling. Blending Kerala Hindu traditions with a modern setting in San Francisco, their celebration brought together culture, personality, and an infectious sense of ease. The two first met at work during the pandemic, on a video conference. “I don’t […]
Antique Shop By Day, Event Venue by Night: A Unique Chicago Warehouse Wedding
From a slippery first date on an icy January night to a packed dance floor filled with tinsel wedding wands, Jessica and David’s love story feels like something out of a rom-com. They met on an online dating site, and before they even said hello, Jessica asked David if he had seen her wipe out on the ice outside the restaurant. “To this day, we joke that I literally and figuratively ‘broke the ice’ on […]
Step Into Downtown Chicago for This City Hall Wedding
For Julia and Alberto, a city hall wedding in downtown Chicago wasn’t about choosing the fastest option. It was about choosing the people who mattered most. Their story began back in 2016 when they met at work, both part of the same engineering department. Julia, an architect, and Alberto, an engineer, first crossed paths professionally before life eventually brought them back together in a much more personal way. After migrating from Venezuela to Argentina, they […]
An Elegant Black-Tie Wedding in a Private Houston Garden
Derrick and Josh’s elegant Houston wedding began long before their walk down the aisle. The two matched on Tinder twice, but it was a rainy first date at Buffalo Bayou Park in 2020 that changed everything. What started as a simple walk turned into hours of conversation, takeout dinner at Derrick’s home, and Josh meeting Pebbles, Derrick’s beloved Cocker Spaniel. “We found each other two separate times on Tinder,” they shared. “We realized we came […]
Fall Wedding at Cavallo Point Lodge with a Golden Gate Bridge Cameo
When Heewon and Jimmy began planning their fall wedding at Cavallo Point Lodge, they weren’t just looking for a scenic backdrop. They wanted a setting that felt personal, reflected their life in San Francisco, and gave their traveling guests a true sense of place—bonus points for a Golden Gate Bridge cameo. Their story started thanks to mutual friends playing matchmaker. “After we met, we found out we literally lived three blocks away from each other […]
Autumn Personified in an October Wedding at Wolf Creek Ranch
LA and Parker wanted their wedding day to feel like fall brought to life: soft mountain light, muted earth tones, relaxed energy, and a setting that felt grand without feeling stiff. They pictured something casual and comfortable with just enough formality to make it feel special, a rustic-chic atmosphere with a subtle ethereal edge. That vision came together naturally at Wolf Creek Ranch, where wide-open views and crisp October air created the perfect backdrop for […]
A Glacier Elopement Made Possible by a Once-in-a-Lifetime Giveaway
With a helicopter landing on a glacier and their closest family along for the ride, Chelsey and Eli planned an adventure elopement that focused on experience over tradition. Their glacier elopement in Alaska blended dramatic scenery with thoughtful personal details, including a black, white, and pearl color palette inspired by Eli’s mom, seasonal fall florals in deep reds and purples, and a ceremony setting that felt as unforgettable as the moment itself. Behind the epic […]
Simplicity and Elegance Meet in This Malibu Wedding Inspiration
There’s something undeniably cinematic about the California coast. For this Malibu wedding inspiration, Junebug vendor Staci Brucks Photo set out to capture connection, fluidity, and timeless style against the dramatic ocean backdrop. “We wanted the shoot to feel cinematic yet effortless, blending refined editorial styling with organic, unscripted moments,” she shared. The result feels intimate, romantic, and modern, like a love story unfolding naturally. With soft coastal light, clean architectural lines, and sweeping waterfront views, […]
Elevated and Modern Western Wedding Inspired by the Spirit of the West
Set against a wide-open landscape where desert tones meet mountain views, this styled shoot offers a quieter take on a modern western wedding. Designed and photographed by Junebug vendor Becca Photo, the day balanced clean styling with personal meaning, centered around Thunder, a horse who is very much part of Becca’s life and family. “I’ve had horses my entire life,” Becca shared. “This particular horse, Thunder, is part of my family, which made the experience […]
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