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You Absolutely Have to See This Epic Thailand Elopement Adventure

September 4, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill Thailand elopement – two people in love, a photographer, and elephants. Taisa and Rafael went on a grand adventure all over Thailand with their photographer, Gustavo Franco Fotografia. Exploring everything from the city to the beaches, we are in love with the sights, ornate detail of the temples, and golden light of the sunrise and sunset. Now it’s time for Taisa and Rafael’s next adventure: marriage.

The Couple:

Taisa and Rafael

The Wedding:

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Railay, Thailand

From the Photographer: We were going to Thailand with no expectations. It was a different world everywhere we went.

We decided with our guide to go out in Chiang Mai to do some portraits and ended up seeing the most beautiful sunrise imaginable. The light was touching us under monumental temples and we had very intense moments at that time in the morning. This was one of the most romantic moments.

We also traveled to the beaches. In Railay, we climbed into a beautiful cave together. The sunset was as beautiful as you can imagine.

Congratulations to Taisa and Rafael on their Thailand elopement! For more elopement inspiration, check out this tropical garden elopement in Coqui Coqui Valladolid.

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This Wedding at The Old Fire Station Wanganui Has Showstopping Bridesmaids Style

September 3, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Rachel and Blake’s low-key wedding drew from details of The Old Fire Station Wanganui to create a modern aesthetic and unique celebration. The couple took inspiration from the industrial style of their venue to create a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. By focusing on the building’s clean lines and simple sophistication, the couple emphasized their bold color palette, fabulous cake and floral design by The Flower Room for real wow factor. The theme was built around the gorgeous bridesmaid’s dresses from RUBY: dramatic dark reds, mauvey pinks and corals that contrasted beautifully with the brides’ simple Alma J dress. Photographer David Le took the couple out into the surrounding countryside and captured them beautifully in New Zealand’s lush forests and rolling hills at sunset.

The Couple:

Rachel and Blake

The Wedding:

The Old Fire Station, Wanganui, New Zealand

The most important part of the day was to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere while also being elegant and classy. We wanted to bring all of our close friends and family together for an incredible night to not only celebrate us but the wonderful people in our lives so made us who we are today.

Everything about our day was amazing but one thing that was really special to both Blake & I was his sister Xanda singing as I walked down the isle. She has the most beautiful voice and we were so lucky she was willing to be a part of our ceremony.

It is so important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to plan a wedding, go with your gut and it will all work out.

I didn’t have a style inspiration as such but I knew I wanted our wedding to be a little bit different color wise, and wasn’t interested in going with a more neutral color way but I was unsure how to go about it until I fell in love with my bridesmaid’s dresses from RUBY.

I took the colors of the dresses and used them throughout the venue decorations with touches of grey & gold to break it up a little. I loved the simplicity of my dress and how the black suits looked against the floral print of my bridesmaid’s dresses.

As a school girl I was a waitress for a catering company, after working an event at The Old Fire Station I knew one day I would plan my wedding there. It is such a beautiful building inside & out with such a great base it meant that we saved costs decorating. Because it was such a beautiful space as it was we focused on the flowers and the cake to bring a real wow factor.

We have received so many comments about how beautiful the photos are from family & friends. This was a really important aspect of wedding planning as these are what will be kept forever. Prior to discovering Dave I was really struggling to find someone who’s aesthetic I really loved, I found him on Instagram and on a whim booked him without meeting or talking to him. He went over & above in his delivery of photos and we will treasure these forever.

Processional:  Latch by Sam Smith (Natalie Taylor cover)
Recessional: Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong United
First dance: Perfect by Ed Sheeran

The Wedding Team:

Photography – David Le
Ceremony Venue – Sacred Heart Chapel
Reception Venue – The Old Fire Station
Floral Design – The Flower Room
Wedding Dress – Alma J Bridal
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – RUBY
Groom’s Apparel – Hallensteins
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Hallensteins

 

Congratulations to Rachel and Blake on their beautiful wedding and special thanks to David Le photography for capturing this beautiful couple! For more industrial-style inspiration check out this modern industrial Toronto wedding at Aperture Room.

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Earthy Bohemian Outdoor Wedding in Tuscany

September 3, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Linda and Kevin’s three-day wedding in Tuscany was a romantic, wanderlust-filled adventure two years in the making. The couple scoped out an ancient stone farmhouse among rolling hills, breathtaking vineyards and olive groves, with the perfect amount of rooms to house their guests for an intimate and nontraditional ceremony. Lush garlands of eucalyptus and olive branches by floral designer Asso di Fiori captured the earthy, hazy surroundings while golden details reflected the stunning sunset views. We love Linda and Kevin’s touching first look and how beautiful and elegant their simple celebration was captured by Lott’s Photography.

The Couple:

Linda and Kevin

The Wedding:

Privated Agriturismo , Tuscany, Italy

We spent over 2 years planning our destination wedding in Italy. We planned the entire wedding, a three-day affair, ourselves without a wedding planner because we wanted a wedding that was unique and reflect our personalities and individual styles. Looking back, it was pretty ambitious of a task planning a wedding in another country but we couldn’t imagine it any other way.

Don’t ever forget the feeling you both had the day of getting engaged. Where the two of you are on the top of the world and soaring on cloud. Because organizing a wedding can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming. So take often a step back and really enjoy the process of planning your wedding. Because time flies and there are beautiful moments in the journey to forever.

Our ceremony was magical! We were nestled on a beautiful swing seat on a hill surrounded by olive trees and overlooking the vineyards. We both wrote our own vows, which was so significant and truly an indescribably beautiful moment. We involved our guests in our ceremony by incorporating a ring warming. Our loved ones hold and imbue our wedding rings with a blessing for our marriage before we exchange the rings. The ceremony was filled with so much love and laughter.

To have the wedding outdoor was really important for us. Since the weather in the Netherlands is so unpredictable, we wanted to have the wedding somewhere where we wouldn’t have to worry. So we run away to Italy, the beautiful country where we also get engaged.  We found a beautiful ancient stone farmhouse located high on a hill surrounded by Tuscan pines, olive groves and vineyards. When we came to see for the first time, we were so taken back by the raw beauty of the entire property, we knew right away…this must be the place!

We DIY-ed almost everything, including; the ceremony swing, all of the wooden signs, place cards, confetti holders, fabric white banners & ribbons, hanging table, banner of photos and quotes, lace balloons, gold painted candles, personalized wedding globe, extendable post with a wooden look and many more. We also made our own wedding invitations and website.

The candle light dinner with the gorgeous views over the vineyards and olive groves, enjoying delicious Italian food and wine together with our beloved ones. The fireflies that appear after the sunset. Releasing wish lanterns and watch them float gently up into the summer night sky, while listening to one of our favourite songs. Dancing under the stars. Sitting by a bonfire, roasting marshmallows while a friend plays his guitar and we all singing along. And this all outdoors, on a hill overlooking the spectacular scenery of the Chianti. Our intimate, destination wedding was truly a beautiful, romantic adventure that is engrained in our hearts forever.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Lott’s
Venue – Privated Agriturismo
Floral Design – Asso di Fiori
Wedding Dress – Cymbeline
Groom’s Apparel – Oger

 

Congratulations on Linda and Kevin on their beautiful marriage and special thanks of Lott’s Photography for capturing this gorgeous, private ceremony. Planning a Tuscan wedding? Check out this classically beautiful Tuscany wedding at Catureglio.

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