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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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Earthy Boho Nashville Wedding at Houston Station

July 7, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

We love when couples use a bohemian style to add softness to an industrial venue, and Sam and Joey took it one step further by also adding earthy elements to the Houston Station warehouse that hosted their wedding! With the help of the groom’s mom and sister, who own the styling company Design Muse, the couple created a greenery and floral-forward event that had all the relaxed charm of a garden wedding (but indoors!). As the cherry on top of this laid-back and earthy celebration, the bride’s crochet Rue De Seine dress was one of the most quintessentially bohemian wedding dresses we’ve ever seen. Not only did Love Hunters capture every beautifully designed detail of this wedding, but they also captured some of the sweetest candid shots during the portrait session that had us smiling from ear to ear!

The Couple:

Sam and Joey

The Wedding:

Houston Station, Nashville, Tennessee

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My wedding dress was a Rue De Seine creation and it was the absolute PERFECT dress for me. It incapsulated my style completely and made me feel like the most beautiful girl in the world. The slip underneath the crochet lace was taupe, so that was the color that I went with for all of the bridesmaids and linens to complement! It all really came to life after I found the perfect dress.

Joey and I decided that we weren’t going to talk to text the whole day of the wedding and wanted the first time that we saw each other to be when I was walking down the aisle. Before the ceremony started, it was important for us to pray with our parents, so we held hands around a corner. I remember a rush of emotions as soon as he grabbed my hand! It was a really special moment, and I’ll never forget the way that I felt to know that he was on the other side of that wall.

I am very bohemian and we wanted the feel of the day to be laid back and easy going, because that it what our relationship feels like! My AMAZING sister-in-law and mother-in-law own an event styling business, Design Muse, and they had some beautiful tasteful and bohemian ideas for the day with the decorations. Since they know me so well, they were able to bring my ideas to life and even better than I ever expected. I am so grateful to them and everything that they did for us!

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We had Joey’s pastor from when he was in high school perform the ceremony so he was able to personalize his message and our vows to fit everything that he knows about us. We also had a video of his grandfather giving us a message that he had written for us and delivered to us via technology. It was an awesome experience for us because he couldn’t travel to be there with us on the day so we wanted to bring his spirit into the ceremony. We also did communion just the two of us as a way to start our marriage by putting God at the center of it.

Our photographer, Susan, was absolutely amazing! She is able to capture the little moments that happen in a split second, which meant the world to us, because those are the moments that we wanted to remember! She was so sweet to us on the day and went with the flow to make sure we stayed relaxed and really in the moment enjoying each step.

We initially knew that we didn’t want to have the reception in a hotel because it felt too fancy, so we started searching for event spaces. When we saw Houston Station we fell in love because the atmosphere of the empty room felt exactly like something that we would want in our home! It had exposed brick and a warehouse feel, which fit into our non-traditional outlook of the day. It also had some amazing windows for natural light.

Processional – “Summertime Romance” by Johnnyswim (just the Outro)
Recessional – “Cello Suite No. 1 – Prelude” by Johann Sebastian Bach
First Dance – “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Love Hunters
Event Planning – Christina Logan Design
Venue – Houston Station
Floral Design – Design Muse
Catering – The Chef and I
Hair Styling – Nicole Marie Nashville
Wedding Dress – Rue De Seine via The Dress Theory
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Show Me Your Mumu

 

Congratulations to the newlyweds, Sam and Joey, and a huge thanks to Junebug member Love Hunters for sharing this lovely wedding with us! Love the look of bohemian style in an industrial space? Take a peak at this cozy spring wedding inspiration in Portland, Oregon for even more dreamy bohemian-meets-industrial ideas!

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Western Australian Vineyard Wedding at Edwards Wines with Vintage Flair

July 7, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Jess and Corey’s Edwards Wines wedding was full of charming DIY details and stunning vineyard views. Using warm and classic tones, the couple created a romantic ceremony space overlooking the property’s pond and a relaxing outdoor reception dinner party under a canopy of cafe lights. Sticking with that classic theme, the bride chose a timeless silk wedding dress from Brides by Design, which she paired with a modern protea-centered bouquet created by Chic Rustique. Overall, the details were elegant and understated but the result was wildly romantic! Shannon Stent Images did an incredible job capturing all of the sweet moments of this wedding, especially the couple’s sunset portraits!

The Couple:

Jess and Corey

The Wedding:

Edwards Wines, Cowaramup, Australia

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We has visited Edwards Wines with some friends early on in our relationship, and they made a joke that we should get married there. It is a beautiful property that we had an instant connection with. Jess also grew up in the area, and we visit Margaret River regularly, so it seemed like the perfect choice for us.

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Our wedding was mostly DIY! Corey made the arbor, giant “W” statue that lit up at night, timber tables, and constructed the lighting for our feast-style reception. Jess created all of the signage, designed the invitations and menus, and styled the reception tables. Corey‘s sister Rebecca was our make up artist and our good friend Jax did the girls’ hair. Our friends and family were a massive help with setting up the wedding, too. We couldn’t have done it without them!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Shannon Stent Images
Venue – Edwards Wines
Floral Design – Chic Rustique
Catering – Margaret River Events Company
DJ – Bos Tents and Events
Wedding Dress – Brides by Design
Bridal Accessories – Samantha Willis and Pandora
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Shona Joy
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – M. J. Bale

 

Congratulations to Jess and Corey, and a big thanks to Junebug member Shannon Stent Images for sharing this incredible wedding with us! For more stunning imagery from this photographer, check out this dreamy rustic Australian wedding at Old Broadwater Farm!

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