Between long roads that disappear into the horizon, the tallest mountains in Texas, and some of the coolest desert vibes on Earth, West Texas is one of our favorite landscapes for destination weddings. A stunning Casa La Vista ceremony under an arch made of handpicked cedar posts led to an unforgettable evening of dinner and dancing at the Marathon Motel. Briana and James knew they wanted every inch of their wedding reception to be personalized, so they enlisted the help of […]
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5 of Our Favorite Picnic Weddings to Inspire Your Summer Soirée
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, relaxed summer shindigs are on our mind. There’s really no celebrating summertime like a picnic wedding in the lawn of your favorite venue (or even in your own backyard!). Luckily for you, we’ve featured some fabulous picnic weddings here on Junebug. Today we’re rounding up five of our favorites to inspire your own summer soirée! Look no further for what to pack in your picnic basket […]
Surprise Cliffside Elopement in Upstate New York
There’s nothing we love more than romantic surprises here at Junebug, so this surprise cliffside elopement has us tickled pink! When Jessie Casey Photography decided to team up with Mary Elise Rees Event Design and True North Bridal Studio to create the ultimate Catskill Mountain styled shoot, they knew they wanted to capture just how intimate and beautiful an elopement in upstate New York could be. The shoot’s models happened to be a real engaged couple, and after realizing […]
Black and White Civil Ceremony at the Glasgow Registrar’s Office
We can’t get enough of Shannon and Kyle’s dramatic black and white styled civil ceremony in Scotland! Wanting to ensure the ultimate surprise, the couple revealed their engagement to a handful of family members only a few months before the wedding. Shannon was totally rocking her civil ceremony bridal look with an ultra glamorous tea-length Delphine Manivet gown and elegant black Christian Louboutin ankle-tie pumps. Shannon and Kyle tied the knot in a ceremony at the Glasgow Registrar’s Office, then Eric-Rene Penoy Wedding Photography captured their […]
Low-Key South African Wedding at the Lord Milner Hotel
Even stormy South African skies couldn’t keep Clara and Justus from having the intimate wedding of their dreams! During the wedding planning process, the couple realized all they wanted was a destination wedding with their closest family and friends and ended up choosing to say “I do” at Matjesfontein’s Lord Milner Hotel. This historic site hotel couldn’t have been a better fit with its sumptuous 19th century decor, warm lighting, and incredibly epic natural surroundings. We love how Clara’s low-profile Robyn […]
Incredibly Stylish Point Reyes Engagement Session
Sweeping Cali hills and moody skies set the scene for Tara and Cliff’s super sultry Point Reyes engagement session! Bright red pops of color are one of our favorite current e-sesh trends, and this couple flawlessly pulls it off with Tara’s strappy red heels and Cliff’s crimson shoelaces. Tara’s two styles include a sexy lace frock with a low cut neck and a sweet floral mini, which look amazing paired with Cliff’s sophisticated-yet-rugged dress attire. We love how Greg Petersen captured this […]
French Meets Texan Wedding at Justine’s Secret House
This French-meets-Texan wedding was so full of love, the happy couple decided to throw two parties instead of one! Inspired by their favorite French restaurant, Jen and John chose Justine’s Secret House as the intimate venue for their très français ceremony and dinner. The couple embraced the fact that everything’s bigger in Texas for their large next-day reception at the bride’s parents’ ranch, inviting everyone that is near and dear to their hearts and passing out bandanas personalized with the […]
Stunning London Couple Portraits and Engagement Ceremony
Jenni and Malcolm’s sugary sweet couple portraits and engagement ceremony have us smitten! Ann-Kathrin Koch Photography captures the couple on their galavant through The Grand Royale in London’s Hyde Park, a stop for the cutest cupcakes at Peggy Porschen Cakes, and an outfit change and arrival at the site of the civil engagement ceremony. Engagement ceremonies are a pre-wedding ritual that are deeply rooted in cultural tradition, and we absolutely love Jenni and Malcolm’s stunning, regal take on how they want to begin their journey to […]
Beautifully Classic Italian Wedding at Fattoria e Villa di Rignana
Mamma mia! These Italian wedding photos at Fattoria e Villa di Rignana are so strikingly romantic, we can barely contain ourselves. We love that the couple exchanged heartfelt vows in the privacy of their first look, then moved on to an intimate ceremony in front of all 28 of their guests. After the ceremony, the attendees celebrated the newlyweds with a homemade Italian meal and an absolutely electric wine cellar dance party. From dramatic black and white portraits to candid, sun-drenched […]
Intimate Pop-Up Elopement in Palm Springs, California
With only 15 guests in attendance, intimacy was at the forefront of this vibrant desert wedding! Noelle and Darryl were married in their favorite city during a pop-up elopement in Palm Springs. The wedding’s bright pops of color, desert style, and focus on florals was a perfect union of Noelle’s bohemian aesthetic and Darryl’s more classic tastes. Fun decor details like a handmade teardrop trailer, a record player adorned with tassels, and Polaroid cameras for the guests to use […]