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Wildly Romantic Wedding at Wind Wolves Preserve

June 3, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

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!

The Couple:

Kaitlyn and Bryce

The Wedding:

Wind Wolves Preserve, Kern County, California

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.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Rubi Z Photography
Event Planning – Event Truly Yours
Venue – Wind Wolves Preserve
Floral Design – White Oaks Florist
Catering – The Corner Bakery
Cake – GhilaDolci Bakery
Makeup Artist – Maria Aguilar
Hair Styling – KC Jones
Wedding Dress – Ladies and Gents Bridal
Rentals – Walker-Lewis Rents

 

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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You Need to See the Jaw-Dropping Beauty in These Dead Horse Point Wedding Portraits

June 2, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

After an intimate courthouse elopement, Alexis and Zach dressed up in their finest wedding attire and headed to Dead Horse Point state park for a truly spectacular post-wedding photo shoot! The view of the canyon alone was enough to make our jaws drop. Then there was the bride’s exquisite Hayley Paige gown and free-form bouquet by The Potted Pansy that made our hearts skip a beat with excitement! There are few things more epically romantic than a couple in elegant wedding attire set against a rugged landscape, which is why we can’t get enough of these gorgeous photos captured by Eden Strader Photography!

From the bride: “Being in a long distance relationship really brings to light what truly matters, especially when planning a wedding. We eloped, with our parents by our sides at the courthouse. My husband and I are firm believers in spending our time and money on experiences instead of things, which is why we dressed our best and met Eden for our wedding photos at Dead Horse Point. The view alone was extraordinary, but having the awesome pictures to remember it all is priceless. In a time when big weddings are the latest trend, we opted for something more intimate and couldn’t be happier.”

The Talented Team:

Photography – Eden Strader Photography
Venue – Dead Horse Point
Floral Design – The Potted Pansy
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – Alexis Nicholas
Wedding Dress – Hayley Paige

 

Congratulations to Alexis and Zach on the start of their new life together, and a special thanks to Eden Strader Photography for sharing these beautiful post-wedding photos at Dead Horse Point with Junebug! Are you planning a post-wedding photo shoot of your own? This Norwegian post-wedding shoot at Aursjovegen Road will take your breath away!

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This Costa Rica Beach Wedding Embodies Relaxed Luxury

June 2, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

Shannon and Patrick’s Costa Rica beach wedding at Casa Capitan was a beautiful mix of bohemian elegance and relaxed luxury. The beachfront ceremony had a natural and organic feel, which they achieved by using white, ivory, and green decor and asking all of their guests to dress in neutral tones. For the reception, the couple kept with the natural feel but also added pops of color in the tablescapes to create a festive energy. We love both of the bride’s looks throughout the day, which included a timeless yet sexy open-back ceremony dress from Sarah Seven and a short, sparkly reception dress by Rime Arodaky that was definitely made for dancing! Megan McCullor Photography captured every detail and moment of this beach wedding beautifully!

The Couple:

Shannon and Patrick

The Wedding:

Casa Capitan, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

I first went on a yoga and surf retreat to Costa Rica with my mom and fell in love with the place. Then I went back with Patrick, and this is actually where he proposed to me in May, Memorial Day Weekend of 2016. I always knew we would do a destination wedding because we love to travel. We have also been dating since high school and Patrick‘s family is huge! He is 1 of 7 and his parents have even larger families, so we wanted to make sure all the siblings could make it. Santa Teresa was easy enough to get to and yet so remote and beautiful.

On the beach, we had greens, ivory, white, and light brown/bamboo accents. We asked everyone to dress in that color scheme, as well, which made it look even that much more beautiful and natural.

We both wrote our own vows and did not rehearse them in front of anyone in advance. Standing up there, looking at each other in the eyes, and reading them out loud was so powerful. Our friend James, who we’ve known since elementary school, married us. Having him up there with us as we read our vows to each other was so incredible!

For the reception, I wanted our tables to pop from the setting. We used pops of bright pink and orange amongst burlap runner and wooden tables, white and burlap napkins draping from the table, and flowers and greenery running the length of the tables.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Megan McCullor Photography
Event Planning – Mal Pais Green Weddings
Venue – Casa Capitan
Floral Design – Jungle Glitter
Catering – Soma Chefs
Live Music – Patrick & The Swayzees
Videography – Sojourn Film Productions
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – Purple Chair
Wedding Dress – Sarah Seven
Reception Dress – Rime Arodaky
Bridal Accessories – Samantha Wills (jewelry) and Stuart Weitzman (shoes)
Groom’s Apparel – SuitSupply
Rings – Pebble & Polish (bride) and Satomi Kawakita (groom)
Rentals – Jungle GlitterEventos Artesanos, Costa Mesa

 

Congratulations to Shannon and Patrick, and a special thanks to Megan McCullor Photography for sharing this gorgeous wedding with Junebug! If you’re looking for more beach wedding inspiration, check out this boho beach wedding at La Play Beach and Golf resort!

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