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Understated Navy and Slate Blue Wedding at The Loft in Chehalis

July 9, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Andie and Mikal’s wedding at The Loft in Chehalis was a dream come true for rustic decor lovers! Using an elegant color palette of navy and slate blue and making great use of strategically placed greenery, the couple made their industrial warehouse venue feel cozy and natural. They also used a lot of decor that they have since repurposed for their home, which is a great budget-friendly option that also adds sentimental value to all the decor. The bride kept her look natural and timeless with a gorgeous BHLDN gown, a simple wavy hairstyle and natural makeup. We are in love with how Courtney Smith Photography captured this sweet couple’s fun-loving and silly personalities throughout the entire day!

The Couple:

Andie and Mikal

The Wedding:

The Loft in Chehalis, Chehalist, Washington

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Even though we did a first look and it was incredibly sweet, walking down the aisle to my soon-to-be husband was probably the best thing ever. I got to walk with both my parents at my side, ugly crying with each step I took, seeing tons of familiar faces around us. It was such a precious moment!

Choosing the right photographer was key!! We knew we wanted to have the best of the best to capture our big day. We are such cheerful and silly people, so finding a photographer to capture our joy was super important, especially with all these other moody and dramatic styles out there. Aside from that, we decided to prioritize focusing on each other and our relationship throughout the entire process instead of getting lost in the details!

Our best advice is to get decor you can use in your home after the wedding! Don’t waste too much time or money focusing on the little stuff. Try to get creative and do your own florals for example, either by ordering bulk online and assembling on your own, or exploring your backyard for local greenery.

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Processional – “Turning Page” by Sleeping at Last (instrumental version)
Recessional – “Celeste” by Ezra Vine
First Dance – “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Courtney Smith Photography
Venue – The Loft in Chehalis
Floral Design – Columbia City Bouquet
Catering – Ramblin Jacks
Videography – Storybox Cinema
Invitations – Wedding Paper Divas
Wedding Dress and Bridal Accessories – BHLDN
Bridal Shoes – Steve Madden
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Show Me Your Mumu
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse
Rings – Staghead Designs

 

Congratulations to Andie and Mikal, and a special thanks to Courtney Smith Photography for sharing this beautiful wedding with Junebug! Love the rustic decor this couple used throughout their wedding? Then you’ve got to see this vintage rustic California wedding at Bailey’s Palomar Resort!

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Cooler Than Cool Redwood National Park Vow Renewal

July 8, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Emma and Dilan celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in style with an epic national park vow renewal that takes dreaminess to a whole new level! Donning a lovely lace dress from Wear Your Love and a dapper grey suit, the couple trekked through California’s redwood forest to find the perfect place to exchange new vows and start a new chapter in their marriage. Then it was time for dancing, cuddling, and basically just being adorable as Catherine Coons Photography captured some breathtaking moments amid the natural landscape!

From the photographer: Emma & Dilan renewed their vows after 5 years of marriage surrounded by the biggest, most beautiful Redwood trees I’ve ever seen. This has been a dream of theirs for so long, and when they asked me to come along with them on this adventure I could hardly contain my excitement. 

We drove from San Francisco to Eureka and, once we arrived, we started on the trail searching for the perfect spot to exchange vows. It was warm, sunny, and the speckled afternoon light streaming into the forest made it feel like a dream. It was really special to have just the three of us in a huge forest, laughing, sharing stories, and learning about one another. It definitely goes down as one of the most memorable things I’ve ever photographed, and I hope something brings me back there to tell another couple’s story.

The Talented Team:

Photography – Catherine Coons Photography
Floral Design – Blossom Florist
Wedding Dress – Wear Your Love
Bride’s Necklace – DuplikaJewelry
Vow Renewal Books – Steven and Rae Designs

 

Congratulations to Emma and Dilan on their 5th wedding anniversary, and a huge thanks to Catherine Coons Photography for sharing this unique national park vow renewal with Junebug! Want to learn more about how to plan the perfect vow renewal? Check out our pro tips for how to have a vow renewal and why you should consider it!

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DIY Vintage-Inspired Philly Wedding at Bartram’s Garden

July 8, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

When vintage shop owners Jennifer and Ronnie decided to plan their Philadelphia wedding at Bartram’s Garden, they knew two things: they wanted a vintage decor, and they wanted to DIY nearly every detail! Using their expertise from running Hoof & Antler, they created an exceptional vintage garden party on the outskirts of the city. Every inch of their wedding day was expertly styled, and no surface was left without lush and organic florals and greenery from Fresh Design Florist. To bring the garden party theme full circle, they set up vintage lounge seating areas (complete with a box of cigars) and yard games for the guests to enjoy. We love how the couple used so many natural elements to bring their dreamy garden wedding to life. We especially love that Tree of Life Films & Photography was there to capture it all in stunning detail!

The Couple:

Jennifer and Ronnie

The Wedding:

Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Living in the city, we wanted to stay true to our Philly roots while simultaneously being surrounded by the beauty of nature, which is not the easiest of tasks in a large city! Additionally, we run a vintage home decor and clothing business, so it was important for us to incorporate vintage vibes throughout the event. Our love of all things vintage is a huge part of who we are as a couple (we went thrifting as part of our first date!), so it was essential to incorporate these elements. When all was said and done, we located a beautiful botanical garden nestled on the outskirts of the city and created a “vintage garden party” look and feel!

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We created or procured most of our wedding decor. We have a small vintage decor business, and I (the bride) am a graphic designer. We also had help from my father, who is a carpenter, for all of our power tool needs. Our list of DIY projects included: all the paper materials, which we printed and crafted at home; the table runners, table number stands, and cake stands; the ceremony archway; DIY photo booth background; and the giant JENGA game.

Luckily for us, we have lots of incredibly talented friends, so we decided to put their talents to good use throughout the day! Our wedding ceremony pianist and violinist, our officiant, and our DJ were all close friends of ours, which, coupled with our bridal parties, really added to the overall sense of family and celebration. Having all of our favorite people taking part in the event is something that we’ll never forget!

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Being an artist, and an avid DIYer, I wanted to finely curate every detail of our wedding. For not just my own sanity, but that of my future husband, I quickly realized we could not do it alone. We needed a planner — someone to hold our hand along the way, and take care of all the day-of logistics. Hiring a day-of planner will allow you to relax, maximize time, and really enjoy your day. Plus, by opting to DIY everything possible, we were able to hire a planner at a budget friendly price. We cannot express enough how many headaches we saved by taking this approach.

Processional – “God Moving Over the Face of the Waters” by Moby
Recessional – “Home” by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
First Dance – “Iron & Wine” by Such Great Heights

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Tree of Life Films & Photography
Event Planning – Shannon Wellington Weddings
Venue – Bartram’s Garden
Floral Design – Fresh Design Florist
Catering – Day by Day
Cake – Nutmeg Cake Design
DJ – DJ Carrie Dangerous
Makeup Artist – ONLO
Hair Styling – The Cutting Point Salon
Wedding Dress – Rue De Seine via Lovely Bride Philly
Bridal Accessories – BHLDN and Naturalizer
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – BHLDN
Groom’s Apparel – Joseph Abboud
Tabletop Rentals – Modern Relics and Hoof & Antler
Furniture Rentals – Maggpie Vintage Rentals, Fox and Finch Vintage Rentals, and Barnes Handcrafted Farmhouse Tables

 

Congratulations to the newlyweds, Jennifer and Ronnie, and a huge thanks to Tree of Life Films & Photography for sharing this beautiful wedding with Junebug! If you love the idea of a garden wedding, you need to see Alexandra and Joshua’s southern glam garden party wedding at The Venue at Tryphena’s Garden!

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