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Get Inspired By the Incredible Greenery in This Andaz San Diego Wedding

June 18, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

To say that Amanda and Michael’s Andaz San Diego wedding was full of impressive greenery would be an understatement! The couple chose an earthy yet modern vibe, which meant a sweet ceremony backdrop of potted plants, walls of greenery in the reception space, and a mix of air plants and succulents for the table centerpieces. They also added some unique personal touches to surprise their guests, such as whimsical floor seating on Moroccan-inspired rugs, poufs, and pillows alongside the more traditional seating options and towers of donuts for dessert. Aside from all the impressive details, we especially love that the bride chose an unexpected glam look with a strapless Angela Rivera Couture and Old Hollywood-inspired hair and makeup. Plum & Oak Photo did an incredible job capturing every sophisticated, earthy, and expertly designed detail of this beautiful wedding!

The Couple:

Amanda and Michael

The Wedding:

Andaz San Diego, San Diego, California

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I wanted my hair and makeup to be an updated Hollywood glamour look, so we did brushed-out finger waves with big lashes and a dark red lip. I think our guests were surprised to see such a departure from the traditional neutral/pink bridal look!

Our wedding colors were black, white, and mixed metallics. We wanted to have a lot of greenery as opposed to colored flowers, so the more neutral color palette highlighted the air plants, succulents, and other greenery. It felt very fresh and modern as opposed to overly traditional or stuffy.

Our ceremony was definitely the most memorable part of the day. It had been raining on and off all day, but it really started to pour during our vows. Despite the rain, our officiant (who is one of our best friends) delivered the most amazing, heartfelt, and hilarious speech and we wrote our own vows to one another. Our guests still talk about how much they enjoyed our ceremony!

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It was important to us that our wedding was unique, fun, and not at all stuffy. As far as decor, we wanted the design to reflect our quirky personalities. It was important for us to surprise our guests with unexpected items, such as floor seating, breakfast for dinner, and a drink named after our dog. We wanted our wedding to feel as personal to us and our life together as possible.

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Bridal Party Processional – “We Found Love” by Ed Sheeran (cover)
Bride’s Processional – “Forever” by Ben Harper
Recessional – “Thunder Clatter” by Wild Cub/p>

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Plum & Oak Photo
Event Planning – Kelsey Rae Designs
Venue – Andaz San Diego
Floral Design – Bloom Babes
Catering – STK
Donuts – Nomad Donuts
DJ – DJ Pros
Videography – Audrey Alba Films
Invitations – Minted
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – Beauty by Stacey
Wedding Dress – Angela Rivera Couture
Bridal Accessories – Manolo Blahnik
Rentals – Witty Rentals
Signage – Emily Devitt Designs

 

Congratulations to Amanda and Michael, and an extra special thanks to Plum & Oak Photo for sharing this beautiful wedding with Junebug! Love the lush greenery this couple used throughout their wedding decor? Then you’ll want to check out this greenery-filled South African wedding at The Glades Farm for even more greenery goodness!

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This Grand Rapids Wedding Has the Most Romantic Color Palette You’ve Ever Seen

June 18, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Between the lush plants in the greenhouse ceremony space and the vintage jewel-tone furniture in warehouse reception venue, Brielle and Rob’s Grand Rapids wedding was a colorful masterpiece! The couple had originally wanted to have an outdoor wedding, but decided to compromise — and not take a chance with the weather — by getting married in a greenhouse, which offered a similarly natural and dreamy garden setting. Their reception at The Cheney Place warehouse was a beautiful mix of vintage-meets-modern vibes that featured vintage furniture, sparkly gold table runners, and disco balls all set against exposed brick and rustic wood pillars. Tana Helene Photography did an incredible job capturing all of the intricate details of this wedding, as well as the romantic and silly moments between this beautiful couple, which included an immediate pit stop after the ceremony to enjoy some ice cream!

The Couple:

Brielle and Rob

The Wedding:

Downtown Market Grand Rapids and The Cheney Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Our dream was to be married outside, but with the finicky Michigan weather, we weren’t too sure. One of our reception team members suggested the Downtown Market Grand Rapids. It was the perfect compromise! Having ice cream and tacos on site didn’t hurt either. Our reception site was love at first sight. We switched to a Friday ceremony just so we could have The Cheney Place. From the large open concept to the vintage furniture, it was the perfect mix of modern and romantic that we had to have.

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I made all of our day of paper goods myself: programs, gold foiled menus, escort cards, etc. Our biggest DIY project, though, was our ceremony backdrop. The day before the wedding, my dad and some groomsmen used large PVC piping, curtains from the house I grew up in, and 25 feet of fresh eucalyptus to construct our drapery and greenery backdrop. It was one of my favorite pieces from the whole day!

After the ceremony and family photos, we grabbed some ice cream from our venue and snapped some photos of us enjoying it. It was in those moments when we realized, “We did it!” There is pure, 100% honest joy in every one of those photos. (Also, it was my first meal all day, so…)

As a gift to the married members of our bridal party, as well as our parents, we used one of my vintage typewriters to jot down a few lines from ‘their song,” framed them, and used them as extra decor around the reception. They got to take them home afterwards. Most of them actually still have them on display at their homes, which always just makes us so happy to see!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Tana Helene Photography
Ceremony Venue – Downtown Market Grand Rapids
Reception Venue – The Cheney Place
Floral Design – Twiggies
Catering – Kangaroo Kitchen
Cake – The Cakabakery
Live Music – Entertain You Productions
Hair Styling and Makeup Artist – Pomp & Artistry
Wedding Dress – Katie May
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – The Dessy Group
Groom’s Apparel – Jos. A. Bank
Rentals – Fancy Fray

 

Congratulations to Brielle and Rob, and a huge thanks to Tana Helene Photography for sharing this gorgeous wedding with Junebug! Love the idea of having your ceremony and/or reception in a warehouse? Check out this botanical warehouse wedding at 701 Whaley for more inspiration!

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Elegant Dusty Blue Farm Wedding at Terra Madre Gardens

June 17, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Jeanne and Cody’s elegant wedding at Terra Madre Gardens was full of DIY details and heartfelt moments. Inspired by the magical ambience of the San Diego garden venue, the couple chose a simple, rustic vibe and a pretty palette of blues, grays, and greens for their decor. They used a simple wooden arch backdrop and wine barrel tables to set the stage for an intimate vow exchange. Then they had a picnic style reception under a canopy of twinkle lights that featured both an impressive donut stand and a cozy fire pit for s’mores. The bride looked absolutely lovely in a lace BHLDN gown and half-up hairdo accented with baby’s breath. Corinne Alexandra Photo did a beautiful job capturing every moment of this wedding, especially the couple’s sweet sunset portraits through the garden!

The Couple:

Jeanne and Cody

The Wedding:

Terra Madre Gardens, San Diego, California

I wanted everything to be magical and whimsical. I felt like a fairy in my BHLDN dress, and it was exactly what I had always dreamed of! My favorite part of the dress was the back with the lace and the buttons. Our bridesmaids wore long gray tulle dresses. We had two different styles in the same color and material to ensure everyone was comfortable and felt confident and beautiful. It was my goal to have everyone feeling as beautiful I as did!

Bridal Party Processional – “Wash” by Bon Iver
Bride Processional – “Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
Recessional – “Anything Could Happen” by Ellie Goulding

Almost everything at our wedding we made or had made. We created the invitations using an online template then printed and assembled them together. We saved wine bottles for months and spray painted them. One of our bridesmaids made every chalkboard sign we had at our wedding from parking to reserved seating to bar signs. Another one of our bridesmaids made our photo booth with tulle and paper cones, which was so simple and beautiful. Even our donut wall was handmade by one of our good friends!

We gave out some coffee as wedding favors. Cody owns his own coffee roasting company and we thought it would be a great opportunity to make our wedding more personal.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Corinne Alexandra Photo
Event Planning – Events with Laura
Event Setup – Christy Berkhouse Designs
Venue – Terra Madre Gardens
Floral Design – Woven Floral Design
Catering – Simply Fresh
Officiant – Andrew Bennett
DJ and Live Music – Muzzii Events
Makeup Artist – Menter Artistry
Wedding Dress – BHLDN
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – RenzRags
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse
Rings – Unicorn Jewelry
Rentals – Platinum Event Rentals
Favors – Sons of Liberty Coffee Co.

 

Congratulations to Jeanne and Cody, and a huge thanks to Corinne Alexandra Photo for sharing these gorgeous wedding photos with us! Looking for more garden wedding inspiration? Check out this utterly romantic Hawaiian wedding at Moli’i Gardens at Kualoa Ranch!

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