What happens when a couple is surrounded by wildflowers and their first look includes the groom serenading his bride-to-be? Tears. Lots of tears. Amy and Cameron’s Tenmile Station wedding is as romantic as it gets. After Cameron played the guitar during their first look, these two exchanged rings in front of their family and friends with the mountains as their backdrop. Amy looked stunning in her Galia Lahav gown, and her bridesmaids each rocked a flower crown to complete the romantic and relaxed look. Catalina Jean Photography and her second shooter, Elicia Bryan Photography, both perfectly captured the emotion and romance that was so evident throughout the day.
My advice would be to start early if you can. Try not to sweat every detail. Plan for you, not for your family or to avoid hurt feelings. This is your day, do what will make you happy and keep you stress free. HAVE A PLANNER. And a good one. They should take over leading up to the day and on the day to let you just enjoy. Ours had it all figured out. I didn’t even have my phone on me, and I didn’t need it.
We had a blue grass band cover our songs, a friend was our officiant, and we wrote our vows. We also wore items from our grandfathers who couldn’t be there. A thimble, the groom’s shoes, and cuff links were all our grandfathers.
Catalina was great. She isn’t about the generic photos, she captured the best candids.
I’ve always wanted a long sleeve dress. Galia Lahav and Sheron were actually in the store in LA and built the dress on to me. The moment was serendipitous and amazing and it came out exactly how I wanted. I bought my own necklace from a store I stumbled into in Venice, CA.
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Cameron and I both made 1,000 paper cranes each to make a wish for each other. We used these as a photo backdrop and for our escort cards.
We wanted it to be all about the fun and dancing and a magical experience. That meant good music, little surprises, and drinks!
Thank you to Junebug member Catalina Jean Photography for sharing this Breckenridge wedding with us! Couldn’t get enough of Catalina’s moody photography? Then check out this Dead Man’s Cove engagement that she photographed.
Are you in the midst of planning a 2018 wedding? Shake up your wedding design with the latest in wedding trends! The great thing about trends, whether in fashion, interior design, or wedding decor, is that you can pick and choose what resonates with you to add a modern touch to your overall look. From bridal fashion to what to do with your table decor (spoiler alert: it’s not what you might think!), these 2018 wedding trends have a little something for every upcoming wedding.
Celestial Themes
Couples are seeing stars in their wedding design for 2018 and we think that idea is out of this world! Whether you take design cues from literal space – the sun, moon, and stars – or space-adjacent ideas like astrology, there are so many unique and beautiful ways to add a celestial vibe to your wedding. We especially love the use of moon phases and constellations in the wedding decor below!
Long-sleeved wedding gowns aren’t anything new, but the 2018 version is all about the bell sleeves! Pairing romantic lace with ’70s vibes has never been prettier than this year’s biggest bridal trend.
Geometry isn’t new to the wedding decor world, but 2018 is going to see a lot of geometric ceremony backdrops in particular! We love the triangular A-frame arch design and have been seeing more and more of the full-circle backdrops popping up in majorly on-trend ceremonies. Looking for something totally different? Get inspired by shapes and do something all your own!
Looking to add a bit of boho to your bridal look? Skip the leather jacket and opt instead for a dreamy kimono! Whether you choose velvet or fringe, patterned or white, a bridal kimono gives your style a sense of free-spirited romance.
We’re big fans of wedding decor that can be repurposed in your home and no statement piece makes a more seamless transition than a custom neon sign. Have one made with your last name, your favorite phrase, an inside joke, or a cheeky shape to add a little light and a lot of fun to your ceremony or reception decor.
If veils and flower crowns aren’t really your thing, you’re in luck because 2018 is all about the bridal tiara! Keep it simple with a thin gold or silver band of leaves or go bold with a crystal-embedded crown.
An amazing way to take your 2018 wedding decor to the next level is by raising the roof with it! Take a holistic approach to your reception design by decorating your space from floor to ceiling.
Are “natural” or “organic” words you’ve used to describe your 2018 wedding? Then this trend is for you! Pampas grass and wheat make for an eye-catching accent throughout your wedding design that’s both elegant and earthy. Add a stalk or two to your bouquet or incorporate it into your ceremony arch or centerpieces for an unexpected look.
photo by SUEGRAPHY; see more from this wedding here!
Paulina and Ryan’s wedding at Casa Cody has major Moroccan and tropical vibes. With macramé and fringe details throughout the wedding (and we’re talking about even the Hey There, Cupcake wedding cake), there’s a bit of Moroccan influence no matter where you look. The brightly colored florals by Pink Pineapple Florals add a bold flair to the wedding decor. We are loving the bright pink blooms next to the bridesmaids emerald green dresses and lush greenery details throughout the ceremony and reception space. Eden Strader Photography killed it and perfectly captured Paulina and Ryan’s Palm Springs wedding!
After trying on so many gorgeous wedding dresses and not finding one that had all elements I loved, I decided on designing it myself and a close family friend made it. I loved the dreamy bell sleeves, the lace detail, long train, and that I could just slip right into it and move around so easily. I also had a custom jeweled headpiece made and wore that along with a long simple veil that was passed down from my older sister. My shoes were Rachel Zoe, with the prettiest detailed bohemian embroidery. All the guys wore classic black suits, white shirts, and accessorized with camel colored belts and shoes. My bridesmaids wore dark emerald green, sleek, long dresses, and my matrons of honor wore terra cotta detailed, sheer sleeved short dress. All accessorized with delicate gold head chains.
With so many beautiful wedding styles and ideas out, it can sometimes be overwhelming. As long as you keep the vision you have for your day in mind its easier for everything to fall into place from there.
The whole weekend was one we won’t ever forget. It started with our pool party rehearsal the day before, with perfect weather. We woke up Saturday to a light drizzle and never expected a full blown flash flood thunderstorm 30 minutes before the ceremony, in Palm Springs, in September. While for about an hour, it was total chaos and we started to think we were going to need to swim down the aisle, the rain subsided and we began the ceremony. While reciting our vows, the sun peaked through the clouds and our guests all started to cheer. The storm surprisingly, added the sweetest touch to our day. The energy from all of our family and friends, after we overcame the storm, was what helped make our day so memorable.
Mine and my sister’s event styling business, Spell Bundle, was key in my wedding planning process as well as styling the entire day. Also, Carina with Tealight Events made sure everything ran smoothly and she was the absolute sweetest to work alongside and with.
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While planning our wedding it was super important to us that our day reflect who we are as a couple and who we are individually. We wanted our day to be about our love for each other, but also our love for our guests. We wanted them to feel the love we have for each of them as they have all contributed to our life together the last decade. We wanted them to come, eat tacos, sip delicious cocktails, each churros, enjoy a fresh rolled cigar, take photos in the rad 71 VW bus, and DANCE!
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