Leave it to Nicole Ashley Photography to turn something as exhausting as moving day into a sexy engagement shoot that makes us wish we looked this good lugging around and unpacking boxes! The best part was that we got a peak into an intimate moment in a couple’s life – and a big step in their relationship – that almost always goes unnoticed. We love how Kirsten and Andrew showed off not only the sexy, intimate side of their relationship but also their playful side by taking cute selfies, cuddling up in bed, and ending the day sipping wine out of teacups.
Taylor and Noah’s Sunset Cliffs wedding showed us that all you need is the wind in your hair, the earth beneath your feet, and the people you love most to create an unforgettable wedding day! This sweet couple’s biggest moments of their relationship have all taken place near the ocean, so a cliffside wedding overlooking the Pacific Ocean was the most natural choice for them to start their new life together. The bride channeled her inner bohemian spirit in a classic and elegant BHLDN gown, which she accessorized with a simple greenery crown and barefoot sandals made of sea shells and lace. Along with capturing the breathtaking views, photographer Jonnie & Garrett truly captured the couple’s carefree and passionate vibes in both their first look and their post-ceremony portraits on the beach!
The most important thing about planning was that our wedding day was a reflection of our relationship and our own personal style. We only chose the traditions that represented us, and it really helped personalize our day. We wanted our families to be there, so we ended up celebrating a wedding week. Between out-of-town guests coming to visit and having all of our favorite people in one place, we did not regret having extra time before our wedding to spend with friends and family. Everyone kept telling us that the whole day was totally us!
We wanted to do something intimate and personal, somewhere that meant a lot to us. That place for us is on the edge of a cliff under the California sun. We started dating by the ocean on the east coast, and we got engaged by the ocean in San Francisco, so we had to get married next to the ocean. Between the epic views and the waves crashing against the rocks, we wanted to reflect our love for nature and the feeling of being next to the ocean.
We really aimed for the wedding to have no particular theme but to just truly resemble us. The bridal party color palette was soft and natural. The colors were blush, ivory, pastels, taupes, textures of all sorts, and lots of greenery. Our bridal party was all family and very close friends who we consider family. I had my little sister as my maid of honor and Noah had his little brother as his best man. They are pretty young, but we knew that family is something we would never regret asking to stand beside us.
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I always thought that walking down the aisle I would be super nervous and anxious. I was so excited to marry Noah that I couldn’t wait to get to the ceremony site. I remember laughing with my dad and feeling super excited right before. As I turned the corner and looked up, I looked Noah in the eyes and he was crying. I started to tear up but I couldn’t stop smiling. In that exact moment, we felt like time stood still – we couldn’t keep our eyes off of each other.
For my bridal look, I went with a low-back, free-spirited dress that was classic and elegant yet allowed me to dance around and scale cliffs for photos. I was barefoot the entire day (like always) and made shell anklets laced with beads and ribbon to wear on my feet instead. I chose a wild eucalyptus bouquet with distressed ribbon and lace that I made myself, and small pieces of turquoise jewelry for a natural boho look.
Noah is a hat guy so he bought a brand new hat for the wedding. He went with a very natural tan and oatmeal theme adding in a lot of textures. He also went barefoot for majority of the day with me!
Congratulations to Taylor and Noah, and an extra special thanks to Jonnie & Garrett for sharing these incredible wedding photos with us! Love the idea of an intimate wedding by the ocean? Then you need to see this effortless cliffside wedding in Ibiza, which combines timeless style with natural, rustic vibes!
Jessica and Vinny gave relaxed tropical vibes an eclectic, urban twist in their Millwick wedding in Los Angeles! Drawing inspiration from the vintage and tropical feel of the venue, as well as the groom’s Brazilian roots, the couple focused mainly on bold florals using protea, garden roses, and lemon leaf from Boulevard Florist. They also added creative personal touches, such as a pizza and donut menu and a music video compilation that was projected over the dance floor, to make their wedding feel like a true LA party! Carrie Baker Events did an incredible job tying every detail together into a cohesive theme, which photographer Katie Hoss brought to life with her artistic eye and attention to detail!
Ever since I was a little girl, I knew a white wedding dress was not for me. Pink is always what I imagined for my special day. In contrast to the non-traditional color choice, I wanted a timeless and simple dress. I was inspired by the simplicity and beauty of Carolyn Bessette’s wedding dress when she married JFK, Jr. What made my wedding look even more special is I got to collaborate with my best friend and MOH, which made the whole experience even more special. She has a wonderful California brand called Cloud Hunter. They made my dress, the MOH dress, and the bridal robes.
We fell in love and moved in together in Downtown LA, so we wanted a DTLA venue. Millwick was the first venue, and really the only venue we considered. We loved the warehouse aesthetic mixed with the tropical eclectic theme and live plants. It was an easy choice! It looked liked our dream house basically!
Our close friend, and my best friend of over a decade, was our officiant. He opened up the ceremony with funny stories about the both of us to set the vibe and get people laughing before they cried when we exchanged our vows. It was an emotional rollercoaster of a ceremony!
Working with our photographer, Katie Hoss, was seamless. She had the perfect eye, and knew exactly how to create authentic, cool, and creative images.
We wanted our menu to feel like a real party! What were the best parties you attended as kids? Pizza and donuts, duh! We also had drinks named after us: spicy margarita (Jessarita) and an old fashioned (Vinny Fashion).
Vinny works in video and film, so he put together a super fun video compilation that played in the background on the dance floor on a huge projector screen. The video was all the greatest dance and comedy moments ranging from the ’70s to the early 2000s. Everything from Napolean Dynamite’s infamous dance scene to Soul Train hits to J. Lo’s “Love Don’t Cost A Thing” music video made a cameo. It was a hit! Our guests LOVED it, and it really made the dance floor light up!
Congratulations to Jessica and Vinny, and a huge thanks to Katie Hoss for sharing these unique and artsy wedding photos with Junebug! Looking for more tropical wedding inspiration? You’re going to love the Hawaiian-meets-Texas feel of this tropical glam Austin wedding at Mercury Hall!
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