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Exceedingly Elegant St. Louis Wedding at The Ludwig Building

June 24, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

After Jaimie and Marshall bought The Ludwig Building in downtown St. Louis, they knew it was the perfect place to host their wedding! With just three months to plan, the couple had to not only decide on decor but also fix up the venue itself. They chose a simple color palette of white and green that gave the space an elegant energy and looked beautiful against the architectural details of the historic venue. One of the most beautiful and unique elements of this wedding was the staircase lined with candles and greenery, which served as the ceremony backdrop. The only thing more captivating than the details was the bride’s stunning beaded-back Galina Signature wedding gown and romantic up-do. Thankfully for all of us, Photography by Ben and Kadin was there to capture every gorgeous element of this wedding!

The Couple:

Jaimie and Marshall

The Wedding:

The Ludwig Building, St. Louis, Missouri

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We chose this venue because we bought the building a few months prior. We both knew we wanted our wedding to be in this space from the first time we walked into it. The fact that it’s our space and we were the first people to get married there made it so special for us. Everything else just fell into place.

Our photographers, Photography by Ben and Kadin, were amazing! I personally don’t really like getting my picture taken, and they made me feel completely comfortable the whole day. I felt like I actually got to spend some one-on-one time with Marshall while we were getting our pictures taken. It all just felt so natural.

Because the venue space was ours, we basically had to do everything ourselves. We had to figure out all decor and space prep ourselves. We then either hired someone to come and help, or got a couple friends together and had a wedding prep work night. We did everything from painting the walls to stringing lights in the reception area to potting trees in planters out front.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Photography by Ben and Kadin
Venue – The Ludwig Building
Floral Design – Walter Knoll Florist
Catering – Mission Taco Joint
Cake – The Cakery Bakery
Wedding Dress – Galina Signature via David’s Bridal
Bridal Shoes – Aldo
Groom’s Apparel – Express
Rings – Blue Nile

 

Congratulations to Jaimie and Marshall, and a big thanks to Photography by Ben and Kadin for sharing this gorgeous wedding with Junebug! Can’t get enough of the timeless and elegant feel Jaimie and Marshall created? Then you’re going to love this elegant California vineyard wedding at Vintage Ranch!

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Colorful Al Fresco Wedding in California

June 23, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Ashley and Daniel’s al fresco wedding in Northern California was like a modern fairytale come to life. Set in the father-of-the-bride’s backyard overlooking the San Francisco bay, the couple created a bohemian wonderland full of bright colors, organic textures, and vibrant florals from TRADE design + events. They also incorporated whimsical elements, such as a crystal ball, Game of Thrones inspired fur chair covers, and antique books, to infuse their unique personalities into the decor. To match the bohemian vibe, the bride wore a custom Sarah Seven off-the-shoulder gown and a bright floral crown of jasmine and poppy. Every detail of this wedding was bursting with life and color, and Sun + Life Photography captured it all beautifully!

The Couple:

Ashley and Daniel

The Wedding:

Private Residence, Tiburon, California

My original vision for my wedding dress was “ethereal bride running along the Moors” and my custom Sarah Seven gown with drop sleeves was exactly that to go with the bohemian look of the wedding, I modernized the dress with a gold belt and cuff bracelets, and had a gorgeous flower crown with jasmine and a beautiful orange poppy to match the groom’s lapel flower (and socks). In the end, I inadvertently looked like a boho Greek goddess, and I was totally cool with that!

My dad basically turned his property into WalleyWorld Jungle Adventure just to have a party, and who am I to deny him that? He has also been saying for years that nothing would make him happier than to see his daughter married there. With the amazing views of San Francisco, the gorgeous landscaping, the beautiful architecture, and the family history, there’s no way I would have had the wedding anywhere else!

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My best friend from childhood was our officiant since neither of us are religious and we wanted to be married by someone very special to us (she’s also a friend of the groom at this point). She was fantastic and snuck in one of my favorite lines from my absolute favorite movie, “The Princess Bride” (“twooo wove”) — and she threw glitter in the air the moment we kissed!

I’ve always adored the Van Morrison song, “Into the Mystic,” and I was really inspired by the idea of a mystical bohemian vibe. Then I visited our photographers’ studio and fell in love with their midcentury modern aesthetic punctuated with super bright accents. So I ended up combining both into a modern bohemian feel. Basically I wanted my dad’s yard to feel like a modern fairytale forest, and our planner Melia helped make that a reality!

Most of the wedding décor is now part of our apartment – the cocktail linens (Aztec-pattern scarves purchased from an SF street vendor) became pillowcases, the faux Bertoia chair is in our living room, the lanterns that hung above us at the ceremony and the feather mobile decorate our bedroom. Every day I look around and am reminded of that magical day.

Processional – “The Girl” by City and Colour
Recessional – “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
First Dance – “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison
Father/Daughter Dance – “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Sun + Life Photography
Event Planning and Floral Design – TRADE design + events
Catering – Nora Spanish Catering
DJ – Will Magid
Live Music – American Social Club
Invitations – Letterpress Made
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – Sasee Boutique and Salon
Wedding Dress – Sarah Seven
Groom’s Apparel – Beckett & Robb
Rentals – Bright Event Rentals

 

Congratulations to Ashley and Daniel, and thanks to Junebug member Sun + Life Photography for sharing this beautiful wedding with us! If you’re looking for more backyard wedding inspiration, check out the amazing woodwork in this crafty backyard wedding!

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Absolutely Glamorous Palm Springs Wedding at The Frank Sinatra Estate

June 23, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

We’re pretty confident that Katarina and Ryan’s wedding at The Frank Sinatra Estate upheld and honored the sophisticated, classy, and fun-loving legacy of Ol’ Blue Eyes! With the expert help of Nicole Osibodu of Pink Pineapple Event Design, they created a glamorous yet laid-back event that featured an outdoor cocktail lounge with leather couches and cafe lights alongside yard games and a scrumptious donut bar to complete their breakfast for dinner theme. They also used vibrant botanical florals and palm leaves to add fun pops of color and infuse a classic Palm Springs feel. The overall vibe was fun, inviting, and energetic, as was evident by the flash mob that ended with a groomsman thrown in the pool! Sebastien Bicard Photography did an amazing job capturing the unforgettable moments of this glamorous wedding weekend, especially Katarina and Ryan’s day-after sunset portraits in Joshua Tree.

The Couple:

Katarina and Ryan

The Wedding:

The Frank Sinatra Estate, Palm Springs, California

After touring multiple beautiful country clubs and hotels, nothing jumped out at us and there were too many restrictions. Either we could only hire from their vendors, cater in-house, and/or couldn’t bring in anything from outside — it just wasn’t us. After looking at a couple of estates in Greater Palm Springs, The Frank Sinatra Estate was our immediate choice. I mean, come on, it’s Frank’s house!

We wanted the vibe to be formally informal. The estate is very reminiscent of the “Rat Pack” days — a perfect blend of sophistication, class, and fun. Our guests dressed in formal attire. We decorated with gold sequined linens, high boys, white leather chase lounges, and sparkling market lights to create an outdoor cocktail lounge setting. The splashes of pink cocktails, green palm leaves, lawn games, food stations, and a mini donut bar added the perfect contrast. Our goal was for everyone to have a blast!

One of the highlights was when the wedding party’s flash mob broke out into our choreographed routine. It took everyone by surprise! To top it off, one of the groomsmen and the best man were tossed into Frank Sinatra’s pool during the dance, which no one was expecting except for the guys.

Sebastien Bicard Photography was a dream to work with! He seemed to do the work of four people at one time. He caught moments that seemed impossible from the location with all that was going on and time constraints. He was the most professional photographer and gave us exactly the style and shots we were looking for, plus some. We really don’t think he had any time to eat or breathe for the entire time with the amount of photos he captured!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Sebastien Bicard Photography
Event Planning and Floral Design – Pink Pineapple Event Design
Venue – The Frank Sinatra Estate
Catering – Ashley Catering
Cake – Over the Rainbow Desserts
Officiant – Mayor Robert Moon
Invitations – Zazzle
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – Dishwater Blonde
Wedding Dress – Pronovias via Bohimi Coutour
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse
Rentals – Simply Heavenly

 

Congratulations to Katarina and Ryan, and a huge thanks to Junebug member Sebastien Bicard Photography for sharing this gorgeous wedding with us! If you’re drawn to the relaxed elegance of a Palm Springs wedding, you’re going to love the bohemian vibes in this Palm Springs wedding!

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