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Moody Vintage Malibu Wedding at Calamigos Ranch

July 29, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

No matter how many times we see it, our hearts skip a beat when moody fall color palettes and vintage décor come together as perfectly as in this Calamigos Ranch wedding! Desiree and Alex stayed true to their respective personalities — a Fall lover and an old soul — and the combination was prettier than we could have ever dreamt up! The couple chose the venue’s Oak Room, which featured an outdoor ceremony space with a natural stone waterfall backdrop and a rustic reception pavilion draped with white linens and twinkle lights. Every inch of this venue was decorated like a work of art with custom signage, rich linens, and lush florals. As if it couldn’t get any better, the bride floored us with a sexy-yet-classy lace Berta Bridal gown and glamorous makeup. Krista Ashley Photography went above and beyond capturing every gorgeous detail, as well as the couple’s romantic portraits throughout the grounds.

The Couple:

Desiree and Alex

The Wedding:

Calamigos Ranch, Malibu, California

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We chose Calamigos Ranch because that’s where we went on our first date. Calamigos was the only venue that we looked at and, after touring it, it just felt right. After we chose our venue, we picked our theme by integrating all of our favorite things. My husband is an old soul and loves anything vintage. My favorite time of year is fall, and I love anything that is dark and moody.

For the place settings, I purchased thick velvet ribbons, iron stamped each of our guests’ initials at the top of the ribbon, and placed them under everyone’s plates. The color of these ribbons indicated what each person was going to be eating: forest green for vegetarian, gold for chicken, and burgundy for beef. 

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Our wedding favors were hand-poured clove and cinnamon candles in gold tins. One of my dear friends made them from scratch for us.

My sister-in-law and I also made all of our wooden signs. We had so much fun staining the wood ourselves! Hilary is an artist so she did all of the hand lettering herself. 

Processional (Groom) – “La Vie En Rose” by Daniela Andrade
Processional (Wedding Party) – “Sea of Love” by Cat Power
Processional (Bride) – Bag Piper
First Dance – “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Krista Ashley Photography
Day-Of Coordinator – XOXO Weddings
Venue – Calamigos Ranch
Floral Design – The Little Branch
Cake – Frost It Cakery
Officiant – Deidra Gray-Breijo
DJ – Prism DJs
Videography – Ryan McDuff
Invitations – Minted
Makeup Artist – Kiss The Bride Makeup
Wedding Dress – Berta Bridal
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – BHLDN
Groom’s Apparel – John Varvatos
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse
Rings – Ben Bridge
Rentals – Otis + Pearl
Favors – Ground Water Apothecary

 

Congratulations to Desiree and Alex, and a special thanks to Krista Ashley Photography for sharing this gorgeous wedding with Junebug! Looking for more moody fall wedding inspiration? This vibrant fall wedding inspiration gives us all the warm fuzzies and has a ton of fabulous style inspiration!

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Classy Florida Destination Wedding at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club

July 28, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Dara and Lincoln’s wedding at Florida’s Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club proves that, sometimes, state-side destination weddings can be the best way to go! With family scattered across the country, the couple decided to pick a city in which nobody lived but that was easy to get to and that the bride was familiar with (after years of vacationing there with her family). The result was an elegant waterfront wedding that was as classy as it was laid-back. Although the ceremony and reception both took place inside the club, the copious amounts of natural light and the waterfront backdrop made it feel like it was right on the beach. Alisha Siegel Photography and second shooter Sarah Kuszelewicz Photography masterfully captured every lovely detail of this wedding, especially the magical confetti drop on the dance floor at the end of the night!

The Couple:

Dara and Lincoln

The Wedding:

Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club, Miromar Lakes, Florida

Because we live in New York and our families are in Chicago and Los Angeles, we figured we might as well all go to a completely different city. We decided on Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club because we knew it so well. My family had been vacationing down there for years, so we knew the venue and the staff. It was like planning a destination in a place you’re completely familiar with (kind of cheating).

We had so much fun with our photographers, Alisha and Sarah. They just made everyone totally at ease. I had seen their work before, so I just completely trusted they would get amazing shots, and they did. The results were a mix of dynamic bridal party photos (yes, they do exist), gorgeous, artsy takes of the venue (yes, we seriously might just frame the super cool shots of palm trees they took), and in-the-moment action shots (confetti galore).

Processionals – “He Needs Me” by Harry Nilsson and “Dear Theodosia” by Lin Manuel Miranda
Recessional – “To Life” from Fiddler on the Roof
First dance – “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” by Al Green

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Alisha Siegel Photography
Second Shooter – Sarah Kuszelewicz Photography
Event Planning – Great Events
Venue – Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club
Floral Design – Libby’s Flowers
Cake – Kakes by Karen
Live Music – Flavor
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – Duality Artistry
Wedding Dress – Theia
Groom’s Apparel – Franco Ercole

 

A heartfelt congratulations to Dara and Lincoln, and our biggest thanks to Junebug member Alisha Siegel Photography for sharing this lovely wedding with us! If you’re planning a country club wedding and are looking for ways to make the space your own, you’ve got to see how Hannah and Tyler added warm, personal touches to their whimsically romantic wedding at The Tuscan Country Club

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Rough Luxe Elopement in Miami at Ace Props

July 28, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

When Calista and Diego finally got the chance to plan the wedding of their dreams, they threw traditional wedding conventions out the door and opted for a stunning elopement at Ace Props! This industrial chic warehouse, which serves as both a rental shop and an event venue, provided the perfect backdrop for The Creative’s Loft to work their magic highlighting the worn, vintage, and rustic (i.e. “rough luxe”) vibe the couple loved so much. Amid all the beautiful details (and there were a lot!), the bride’s Laure de Sagazan wedding dress and custom Lia Terni headpieces definitely stole the show! They were the perfect combination of elegant and quirky, which pretty much sums up the entire day. Photographer Masson Liang had just the creative eye necessary to capture all of the fabulously stylish and truly unique details of this wedding!

The Couple:

Calista and Diego

The Wedding:

Ace Props, Miami, Florida

Ever since Diego and I met in the U.S., our lives have been a little bit crazy! We never got the time to prepare our wedding and celebrate our love because we had to arrange our civil ceremony quickly. Since that day, we had been wanting to celebrate our day properly. We knew that we wanted to plan something very intimate and unique!

On the morning of the wedding, Diego surprised me bringing our little puppy! We love dogs, and he knew it was one of my biggest desires to spend this day with her. It was one of the most special moments of the day for me!

We chose the Ace Props venue because it’s a hidden industrial warehouse in a random area of the city. It is truly a hidden gem that our planner brought to our attention. Since we were planning an elopement, we wanted the venue to be unique and different. The owners are a cute couple — and very well known locals from Miami — and they made us feel as if we were in our own home. Every corner has a story and a unique style.

The entire day was so special, however, if I have to pick just one, it was the ceremony. It was a very intimate moment, just the two of us, exchanging our vows and rings, promising to a lifetime together. The light was magical, the decor was more than what I expected, and I felt the happiest woman in this world!

One of the most crucial aspects for me was finding the planner of my dreams. Adri at The Creative’s Loft was a key factor in our day. It was essential to have her as my right-hand person because she has so much talent, creative vision, and style. She also provided us with cool ideas for everything from catering to florals, as well as helped us select a group of vendors who think outside of the box. It was very important for us to comply with the vision that we had in mind, and Adri and her team totally nailed it! 

In addition to a great planner, having a close connection with the photographer was vital for both of us. We wanted to feel comfortable and get captured as we are. Masson Liang made it happened and we feel truly lucky for this, too!

When we defined our wedding day, we wanted something out of the ordinary. We have seen a lot of weddings, and we wanted to escape from the “traditional.” We thought that combining an industrial venue with the rough luxe trend was the perfect combination for our day! We have never seen a wedding like this, and that’s what we loved about it!

We DIY-ed the donut wall in collaboration with The Salty Donut. It was such a beautiful wall to display the donuts, and we had so much fun building it!

By far, my favorite part was styling my wedding day look! Immediately after we got engaged, I started to build a mood board on Pinterest to get a general idea of the bridal style that I wanted to go with! Laure de Sagazan, is one of my favorite European bridal designers. She has such a unique style! Because my dress was a very simple and elegant, I played around with some creative and visual accessories. I love headpieces and tiaras so, when Adri introduced me to Lia Terni, I fell in love with her collection immediately! We both worked on two original headpieces: a formal one for the ceremony and reception, and a tiara with peacock feathers for the party, dessert, and dancing. I had dreamt about wearing something like that ever since I was a little girl, and Lia made my dream come true!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Masson Liang
Event Planning – The Creative’s Loft
Venue – Ace Props
Floral Design – Primrose Florals
Catering – Thierry Isambert
Cake – The Salty Donut
DJ – Apache
Invitations – Sarah B. Calligraphy
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – Celina Beach Artistry
Wedding Dress – Laure de Sagazan
Bridal Accessories and Rings – Lia Terni
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Show Me Your Mumu, Zara, Bellelite
Groom’s Apparel – Massimo Dutti and Brackish Bow Ties
Groom’s Watch – Nixon
Groom’s Sunglasses – DiRocco
Tabletop Decor Rentals – West Elm
Ice Cubes – Mixology Ice

 

Congratulations to Calista and Diego, and a special thanks to Junebug Member The Creative’s Loft for sharing this incredible Miami elopement with us! Looking for more unique elopement location inspiration? Check out this sweet and intimate treehouse elopement in the Netherlands!

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