Seema and Amit doubled-down on the wild romance of an Italian destination wedding by extending over three days! Set against the backdrop of the old-world architecture of Relais de Charme Tabiano Castello, this Hindu and Western fusion celebration had a glamorous vibe that Silvia Galora captured in magnificent detail. The first two days were dedicated to the traditional Hindu wedding ceremonies, where bright colors, ornate details, and ancient rituals were the centerpieces of the celebration. On the third day, the couple dressed to the nines a gold sparkly gown and tuxedo for a glamorous reception in one of the castle’s elegant ballrooms. We’re so impressed at how the event planners at Il Ghirigoro Bottega made this entire wedding weekend look seamless and totally personalized for this sweet couple!
A huge congratulations to Seema and Amit, and a huge thanks to Silvia Galora for sharing this incredible destination wedding with Junebug! If you’re planning a destination wedding and need a little inspiration for where to go, check out these 16 mind-blowing elopement destinations around the world!
Thieny and David’s wedding at Shelldance Orchid Gardens was one of the most unique fusion weddings we’ve seen, combining a buddhist ceremony with old-Hollywood glam style in an earthy greenhouse setting! As a professional in the healing arts, the bride also incorporated crystals into nearly every element of the decor, from the ceremony space to the favors, in order to promote a positive energy throughout the day. We definitely feel that energy coming to life in the photos captured by Alixann Loosle Photography! We love how the bride not only channeled her Rockabilly fashion influences with a custom gown by Trish Lee and pinup-style hair, but also honored her late grandmother with a bouquet of orchids.
The inspiration for my bridal look was red carpet old-Hollywood glam. I grew up in Orange County, so vintage and Rockabilly style were always huge fashion influences for me. After going to 8 dress shops, I found Trish Lee, who makes classic, timeless dresses with upscale fabric like silk crepe. My dress felt really expensive and glamorous!
I had always imagined my bridesmaids wearing different color dresses to celebrate their vibrant and unique spirits. So, they got to choose dresses in jewel tones. I also liked the idea of having something cohesive for all them to wear, so I bought them jeweled crowns, which were inspired by the final season of Downton Abbey!
I wanted a non-traditional venue that was unique and memorable, and thought how cool it would be to get married in a greenhouse. I found Shelldance Orchid Gardens online and thought their pictures were beautiful! It was really the conversation I had on the phone with Nancy, the owner, that sealed the deal. We had an emotional conversation about my grandma, who’s favorite flowers were orchids. David felt lucky to meet her before she passed and gifted her an orchid when they met. Shelldance has the largest selection and most beautiful orchids. I felt like my grandma’s spirit led us to find that venue, so I knew it was meant to be!
I am in the positive energy business (healing arts), so incorporating healing crystals made sense. They didn’t just add natural beauty, but I believe they have an energetic vibration that elevates a space and reflects the positive vibes. We also had a Tibetan singing bell in the ceremony to remind all of us there when we heard the bell to stop take a delicious breath and enjoy the present moment.
For our wedding favors, we gave each guest a crystal magnet of amethyst, quartz, agate, and pyrite, plus rock candy sticks. Our friends still have them, and I like that it’s not a blatant reminder of our wedding — like a photo of the bride and groom is. We had only 50 guests, so everyone that has one of these favors feels like they are part of a special club.
David is Korean-American, and I am Vietnamese. So we had Korean short ribs, Vietnamese spring rolls, and garlic noodles. We both thought it was important to have food from both our cultures to honor our backgrounds, but we were both born in America, and that is very much a part of who we are. So we had made-to-order donuts and ice cream sandwiches, and coconut cream pie (our fav!) instead of cake.
If bohemian camp vibes are your thing, you’re going to love Kaitlyn and Bryce’s outdoor wedding at Wind Wolves Preserve! The couple’s goal was to keep everything as organic and natural as possible. So, with the help of their families, they set up a small area with rugs, a simple wooden ceremony backdrop, cafe lights, and wooden tables and chairs that served as both the ceremony and reception seating. Because everything took place in the middle of a nature preserve, they also DIYed two huge tents — one for the bride and one for the groom — to get ready in! To finish off the bohemian look, they used a variety of textures and warm colors with rugs, pillows, and dream-catcher backdrop for the cake table. The bride looked effortlessly beautiful in an off-the-shoulder dress from Ladies and Gents Bridal and combat boots that were perfect for an adventurous portrait session with Rubi Z Photography!
We tried to DIY as much as possible, but our proudest accomplishments were the tipis. Kaitlyn‘s dad came up with the plans for them, cut the poles, and the whole family put in effort to get the canvas sewed and everything. They’re huge, and it was definitely a bonding experience for everyone!
The most memorable part of the day was definitely the one-on-one reveal to each other. It was our photographer’s idea, and it was the best feeling to have that moment of intimacy before being the center of attention for the evening!
Our photographer, Rubi Z, was seriously amazing. We had done engagement photos with her, and the experience really cemented that she was the perfect person for the job. Rubi is incredibly attentive, open minded, and ridiculously creative. We hiked up mountains, laughed our butts off, and had the best time. She got every shot that we asked for and so many more that we didn’t even know we wanted! The photos were very important to us, and now every time we look at them it’s like being transported back to that day.
Congratulations to Kaitlyn and Bryce, and a huge thanks to Rubi Z Photography for sharing these beautiful wedding photos with Junebug! Looking for more bohemian, camp-inspired wedding ideas? Check out this heartfelt DIY wedding at Camp Winnebago YMCA!
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