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7 Reasons Why a Brunch Wedding Might be Right for You

June 22, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

When asking about wedding trends, most people are looking for flowers, fashion, and decor elements to incorporate in their day. However, one of the biggest trends of late actually has to do with when the wedding takes place. Brunch weddings have taken the industry by storm this year. Rather than planning an evening affair, couples are saying “I do” just after breakfast time and celebrating with their guests while the sun is still shining. Haven’t considered a brunch wedding? Here are a few reasons why a brunch wedding might be perfect for you!

photo by Jessica Heron

If You’re On a Tight Budget

Traditional weddings can get expensive for a lot of reasons, but one of the big ones is time! Brunch weddings tend to run for fewer hours, meaning you’re paying your vendors for two to four hours instead of six to eight. Additionally, because your wedding is taking place in the morning, your vendors might be able to book a second wedding or session later in the day, which may allow them to offer you a discounted rate on their services.

photo by Jenna Bechtolt Photography

If Your Dream Date or Vendor is Already Booked

You found the venue or vendor of your dreams, but it turns out they’re booked for that date. It’s definitely worth asking if they would be available for a wedding in the morning of the same day, especially if you’re planning on a short ceremony and reception of only a couple hours.

photo by The Allens Photography

If You Want to Keep It Casual

Typically, brunch weddings call for a more casual dress code than weddings in the evening. If your friends and family aren’t really the fancy type, don’t make them bother with cocktail dresses and suits when everyone would be more comfortable in their nicest pair of jeans and a cute sundress. Bridesmaids can keep it casual in a skirt and blouse combo rather than dropping a couple hundred bucks on a gown they’ll likely only wear once. Plus, how perfect would these little white dresses be for a brunch wedding!

photo by Swak Photography

If You’re a Morning Person

If you don’t mind waking up before the sun is out, I’ve got three beautiful words for you: sunrise first look. The light couldn’t be prettier first thing in the morning, and most couples miss out on this opportunity by having their wedding later in the day. Start your wedding off by actually being together, rather than waiting until the afternoon or evening to finally see each other!

photo by Kelley Deal Photography

If You Have a Small Guest List

One of the highlights of a brunch wedding is a more intimate feel. A brunch wedding is perfect if you have a small number of people you want to invite (or want to use this as an excuse to not invite your future mother-in-law’s entire book club!). Think of it as throwing a brunch party for your closest friends, during which you happen to say “I do!”

photo by Karina & Maks

If You Love Breakfast Food + Drink

Of course, the number one reason to throw a brunch wedding is the food! Picture this: a coffee or Bloody May bar, a tower of donuts or waffles in lieu of a cake, a make-your-own breakfast tacos station, and toasting with glasses of mimosas (because the only thing better than champagne is champagne with orange juice). Breakfast food is also a solid idea if you’ve got picky family members or friends with different tastes in food because there’s something everyone will enjoy in a sweet and salty selection of breakfast items.

photo by Jonnie & Garrett

If Your Want to Get On With Your Honeymoon

Depending on how far your honeymoon destination is from your wedding location, you may be able to sit on the beach and toast to being newlyweds the same day you got hitched! You can tie the knot, eat a plate full of waffles, and hop on a plane all before noon on your wedding day, giving you ample time to enjoy your honeymoon getaway.

Looking for more wedding planning inspiration? Check out these helpful posts to get started!

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This Agua Linda Farm Wedding is a Dream Come True for Flower Obsessed Brides

June 22, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

We really, really love flowers here at Junebug Weddings, so you can imagine our excitement when we found Ashley and Laura’s floral-forward wedding! Not only did Atelier de LaFleur do an amazing job with this wedding’s floral design, but Agua Linda Farm set the stage for Ashley and Laura’s wedding with its seriously breathtaking gardens. The couple applied their floral theme to as many DIY details as possible, including their flower seed escort display doubling as guest favors that instructed their guests to “Be Seeded.” We are so in love with Suzy Goodrick Photography‘s documentation of Ashley and Laura’s day, including their gorgeous couple portraits in Agua Linda Farm‘s surreal gardens!

The Couple:

Ashley and Laura

The Wedding:

Agua Linda Farm, Amado, Arizona

We wanted to make sure we took the most time picking the most genuine and talented vendors! We wanted our wedding to be romantic, laid back, and covered in flowers. I’m obsessed with flowers, so picking a quaint garden wedding vibe was easy. We chose unique colorful flowers and garden themed decorations.

I wanted to be vintage, elegant with lots of lace! Laura, being the tomboy, surprised me with her glamorous strapless dress with beautiful beading and a long train. I loved how simple our looks were, I wore no jewelry besides a gold hair piece. Our wedding party wore either a dress or suspenders and a bow tie depending on what they felt comfortable wearing.

Our wedding advice: First of all get a coordinator, she took all the stress away and we couldn’t have done it without her! Also if you are doing DIY, get a label making printer.. we saved so much on decor by making all of our own signs.

In a wheel barrel filled with soil we made wildflower seed packets with the names of our guests and their table numbers. We wanted our guests to be able to plant beautiful flowers at home, let love grow!

Processional: Ascension by Jordan Critz
Recessional: Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve
First song: She Is Love by Parachute

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Suzy Goodrick Photography
Event Planning – Without A Hitch
Venue – Agua Linda Farm
Floral Design – Atelier de LaFleur
Catering – Blue House Catering
Cake – Bake To The Future
Officiant – Holly Whaley
Videography – Carl S. Miller Wedding Films
Makeup Artist – Heather Van Houton
Wedding Dress – Grace Style & Bridal
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Show Me Your Mumu
Rings – Shane Co.

Congratulations to Ashley and Laura, and a special thanks to Suzy Goodrick Photography for sharing their day with us. Can’t get enough floral wedding inspiration? Then you’ve got to see this fall wedding at Southwind Hills that features one of our all-time fave floral designs!

13 Ways to Infuse a Little Edge Into Your Wedding Style

June 21, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

As couples plan weddings that showcase their personality more and more, the less we’re seeing of traditional cookie-cutter celebrations. One trend couples seem to be loving right now is infusing bit of edge into their romantic day. Get inspired by these dark and rich color palettes, rock n’ roll-inspired fashions, and unexpected design choices to create an edgy wedding style!

Add a leather jacket to your bridal look…

photo by AGPcollective; see more from this wedding here!

SHOP THIS LOOK

Or for each of your bridesmaids!

photo by Vanilla Photography; see more from this wedding here!

SHOP THIS LOOK

Make a statement with a non-traditional dress.

photo by Lauren Scotti, wedding dress by Rue De Seine, floral design by Melanie Jordan, hair & makeup by Blush + Honey; see more from this wedding here!