WEDDING BLOG

Wild Wedding Inspiration in Portuguese Castle Ruins

December 31, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

Hugo Coelho Fotografia and My Fancy Wedding teamed up to create this wild wedding inspiration that is sure to entice the most free-spirited of hearts. Nestled among the ruins of a Portuguese castle sits a table for two, adorned with black candles and geometric place settings, gold accents and feather details. The moody color palette and variety of textures are visually captivating, and the wool and feather art pieces by Woolland – both on the cake and around the table – are a bohemian dream come true. Get ready for a journey into another world of wild romance and mysterious whimsy!

From the event planner: Let yourselves be led by these autumnal breezes and follow the delicate feather trail to this hidden castle. This wild styled shoot invites us to witness this forgotten love tale between a Portuguese princess and her adventurous love.

As time passed by in his wide trips, they communicated only through these poetic love letters, caressed by the autumnal winds and brought from all the corners of the world by the most marvelous and exotic birds. Birds with earthy tones like the ones in her favorite fruits, copper like the cutlery at her table, white like the flowing silk dress caressing her skin, black like the candles in her room, and pastel like the pastures by her garden.

For each of the received letters, this princess plucked a feather of the messenger bird, dreaming that in her marriage day she could spread their love story in each corner of her castle, so they could welcome him back home. Home to her.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Hugo Coelho Fotografia
Event Planning and Invitations – My Fancy Wedding
Floral Design – Flor de Laranjeira
Cake – Migalha Doce
Makeup Artista and Hair Styling – Carla d’Oliveira
Wedding Dress – Laure de Sagazan
Cake Topper and Wool Art – Woolland

An extra special thanks to My Fancy Wedding for sharing this exquisite styled shoot with us! For more photography from Hugo Coelho Fotografia, be sure to check out Teresa and Pico’s effortlessly beautiful Portuguese wedding at home!

Lavish Yet Laid-Back Tuscan Wedding at Villa Passerini

December 31, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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It’s hard to imagine a more romantic place to get married than Tuscany, and Kristina and Daniel’s gorgeous wedding at the grand Villa Passerini is yet another example why! We’re totally obsessed with the luxurious yet down-to-Earth dynamic the couple created with the expert help of event planner Hans Schuster. The couple focused on creating a rich, comfortable experience for their family and friends without overwhelming them with too many details, and we think they nailed it. On one hand, you have the bride who rocked not just one but two incredible custom gowns from the IamYours Signature Collection. On the other hand, you have minimal décor that centered around candles and olive branches, which created a romantic Italian boho vibe. Kreativ Wedding definitely pulled out all the stops to capture every beautiful moment of this lovely wedding!

The Couple:

Kristina and Daniel

The Wedding:

Villa Passerini, Cortona, Italy

Rather than give favors to all the guests, Kristina gave her bridesmaids, mother, and sisters wedding boxes with a handwritten letter, a Jenny Yoo robe for getting ready, and some smaller gifts.

Daniel kept it a little simpler and gave his groomsmen, who traveled a long way to celebrate this special day, individually engraved silver pocket flasks with personal notes thanking them for celebrating the best party of Daniel’s life with him.

When we started planning our wedding, it quickly became clear that we were looking for a laid-back place, something rustic yet beautiful, something where we could have a beautiful celebration in the garden without being too fancy or too formal. We wanted everyone to feel comfortable. When we walked through the gates of Villa Passerini, saw the beautiful nature, the vines on the small hills, the old fire water pond, the stables and the stunning villa with the amazing Limonaia and its frescos, we were just blown away. Villa Passerini was the perfect place for us, combining luxury and elegance with understatement and coziness.

From the groom: The most memorable part was seeing Kristina for the first time walking down the aisle with her sisters, her mum, and her bridesmaids right behind her. She was just breathtaking. I always thought I was going to be as cool as a cucumber standing in front of all of our guests with my best men next to me, but when I heard the first song, the violins playing, and Kristina in the most amazing dress I’ve ever seen, I had tears in my eyes.

From the bride: For me, it was the exact same moment: when I saw Daniel standing there in his beautiful tux, and when I saw how many of our dearest friends took on the long journey just to celebrate with us on this special day. I felt super nervous yet absolutely happy to marry the man of my dreams and the love of my life!

Kristina’s two wedding dresses were designed and hand-made at IamYours in Dusseldorf. The fashion designers and master tailors at IamYours did an amazing job transferring Kristina’s vision for two very unique and absolutely stunning wedding gowns into reality.

First dance – “I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles

The Wedding Team:

Photography and Videography – Kreativ Wedding
Event Planning – Hans Schuster
Venue – Villa Passerini
Floral Design and Rentals – Shabby Chic Events
Catering – Preludio
Officiant – Bernd Hanisch
DJ – Nightaffairs
Live Music – Wedding Music and Lights
Invitations – Traufabrik
Makeup Artist – Juliem Nhi
Hair Styling – Alessandro Fratini
Wedding Dress – IamYours Signature Collection
Bridal Accessories – Bits & Pieces To Go
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Twobirds Bridesmaids
Groom’s Apparel – The Bloke
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Xuits
Rings – Niessing
Bridesmaids’ Gifts – Jenny Yoo

A big congrats to Kristina and Daniel on their beautiful wedding, and a special thanks to IamYours Bridal Concept Store for sharing this beautiful wedding with Junebug! Are you inspired by this couple’s laid-back vibe? You’ll love the laid-back glamour of this Noosa North Shore wedding!

This Vibrant Fall Wedding Inspiration Gives Us The Warm Fuzzies

December 30, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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The romantic glow of candlelight, the rich autumnal hues, and an intimate setup by the fireside makes this vibrant fall wedding shoot one of the coziest we’ve ever seen! Weddings by Alexandra created this gorgeous shoot filled with lush florals from June Bloom Events and nature-inspired furniture from Sparks + Splinters. The way Gaetz Photography captured every detail with creativity and energy is visually captivating! Any of these unique details would be the perfect finishing touches for an outdoor fall wedding.

From the event planner: Despite the declining temperatures, for most, fall means coziness, comfort, and warmth. Perhaps it is nature’s warm color palette or the fact that wool sweaters are back in fashion. Maybe it’s the smell of pumpkin spice in the air, but something about fall is just so special. The inspiration behind this styled shoot was that special fall feeling: outdoor meets indoor, cool meets warm, crisp meets cozy.

The color palette for this shoot was inspired by the lush Canadian fall landscape. The bouquet and centerpieces were filled with rich oranges, dark reds, and vibrant greens. Dahlias, roses, berries, and leafy greenery were surrounded by the golden glow of candlelight and firelight. Together these details brought the comfort of the indoors outside for the coziest outdoor fall shoot.