Blue-and-white Portuguese tiles, lemons picked from the bride’s family garden, a surprise song for devoted Liverpool FC fans, and a cocktail hour that had everyone singing before dinner was even served—Eloise and Josh’s Pousada Palacio de Estoi wedding was filled with details that could only have happened here. Portugal wasn’t just a scenic destination on a map. Eloise’s parents live in the nearby village of Estoi, and she’d imagined getting married at the palace long […]
Wedding Ideas: Wedding Style
A Monument in Golden Gate Park Was Reinterpreted Into This Romantic, Neoclassical Wedding Design
Some wedding designers begin with a color palette or floral vision. For Junebug vendor Van der Vows, the creative process often starts with the venue itself. When principal designer and owner Chelsea discovered the Portals of the Past tucked inside Golden Gate Park, she saw more than a historic landmark. As the last remaining fragment of a mansion lost to fire and earthquakes, the monument shaped every creative decision that followed. Flowing silk softened its […]
A Dolomites Elopement That Started at Lago di Braies and Ended With a Helicopter Mountaintop Picnic
There aren’t many weddings that begin on an empty dock at Lago di Braies and end with champagne and cake on a mountaintop accessible only by helicopter. That’s exactly how Alexa and Logan structured their day. They rented out part of the lake before sunrise, exchanged private vows with nobody else around, then spent the evening having a picnic above the clouds in Northern Italy. The couple traveled from Canada to create a day that […]
This Antigua, Guatemala Wedding Blended Colonial Ruins and Tropical Maximalism Perfectly
In Antigua, Guatemala, Ana and Juan hosted the kind of wedding weekend people both gleefully anticipate and talk about long after it’s over. There was a volcano hike with more than 100 guests, an all-white welcome party, a candlelit dinner under the stars, and a reception that ended with a surprise DJ set from the groom. The celebration unfolded between the historic ruins of Santa Clara and the gardens of Villa Bokeh, weaving together music, […]
This Dievole Wedding Proved That Classic and Relaxed Is Always the Right Call in Tuscany
Black, white, and green details, an unforgettable dance floor, and a celebration that gave everyone time to slow down and savor Tuscany at their own pace—Rachel and John’s Dievole wedding was proof that sometimes the best weddings are the ones that don’t try to do too much. Set at a place they first discovered during an early trip together, the day focused on great food, incredible music, and creating an atmosphere where family and friends […]
Wildflowers, Aspens, and Creek Views Made This Mountain Wedding a Garden Party to Remember
A creek running through the property, towering aspens overhead, and colorful florals inspired by summer wildflowers set the scene for Jordan and Kevin’s celebration at Blackstone Rivers Ranch. After moving to Colorado together in 2022, they quickly realized they wanted to get married there too. They envisioned a colorful, relaxed wedding that would also double as a fun weekend away for the friends and family traveling in to celebrate with them. Their story, however, started […]
Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Made the Most Breathtaking Backdrop for This Costa Rica Elopement
Sometimes, all it takes is one slightly awkward question to change everything. Lourdes and Luis first met at a college party, where Luis complimented Lourdes on her hair. The interaction was brief and neither of them thought much of it at the time. Later that same night, they unexpectedly ran into each other again at a local pizzeria. Looking for a way to start a conversation, Luis asked Lourdes for the time, despite already wearing […]
This Scotland Elopement Swapped the Highlands for The Most Charming City Bookstore Ceremony
For many couples planning a Scottish elopement, the first images that come to mind are misty mountains, dramatic Highland landscapes, and iconic tourist spots. But for Rita and Alex, a quieter and more personal experience felt much more like them. The Salt Lake City couple traveled across the UK with Rita’s immediate family, turning their wedding into part of a larger adventure together. Instead of planning an elaborate event from afar, they focused on creating […]
A Lush Jungle Wedding in Tulum With Art Nouveau Glamour and Cirque du Soleil Energy
Long before Yulia met Dean, she had fallen in love with Tulum—the jungle, the ocean, Mexican culture, and especially its music scene. By the time Dean proposed, Yulia had already spent years picturing herself getting married in Tulum. That felt fitting for a couple whose story began because of music in the first place. Believe it or not, Yulia and Dean met at a nightclub in Philadelphia while seeing one of their favorite DJs perform. […]
Southern Charm Meets Industrial Cool at This Downtown Savannah Wedding
When Christina and Tom first crossed paths in high school, they were simply acquaintances growing up in a small town in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. It wasn’t until nearly a decade later, when they both happened to be back home and joined a friend for drinks, that they finally got to know each other. “We talked to each other all night long, we hit it off right away,” Christina shared. Not long after, they both moved […]