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5 Ways to Style Your Industrial Wedding Venue

April 4, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

One trend we’re happy to see sticking around another year is industrial wedding venues. The nontraditional space not only comes with its own personality, but lends itself to a plethora of styling possibilities! Having so many options can make choosing a wedding look a bit overwhelming, so we’ve outlined five of our favorite styles that fit perfectly in an industrial venue. Which one is right for you?

Bohemian Industrial

Bohemian styling is one of the easiest ways to warm up a stark industrial space. Eclectic goods and textured linens add depth and visual interest that is as cool as it is cozy. With a bohemian design, tap into your free spirit as you display décor items from ceiling to floor.

photo by Jessica Heron, event design by SueBlue Events, floral design by Tribes N Pines, rentals by Vintage Meets Modern and SueBlue Event Rentals, macrame backdrop by Work/Shop PDX, venue: Opal 28; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alex Lasota Photography, event design by Tin Sparrow Events, floral design by Simplified Celebrations, venue: BlankSpace; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Peyton Rainey Photography and Chelsea Denise Photography, floral design by Forever Cole Events, rentals by Borrowed Charm, venue: Southwind Hills; see more from this wedding here!

Earthy Industrial

We’re all about a major contrast when it comes to wedding styling, so it’s no wonder we’re crazy about the pairing of natural details with an industrial space. The earthy industrial look is all about making the inside feel like the outside. Bring in your biggest house plants, voluminous garlands of greenery, and all the botanical details you can get your hands on. The more variety and texture in your leaves, the better!

photo by Matt Lien, floral design by Munster Rose, rentals by venue: Aria; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Madeline Barr Photography, event and floral design by Good Look’n, rentals by New England Country Rentals; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Krista Ashley Photography, event design by The Love Riot, floral design by Dee’s Flowers, venue: Millwick; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alixann Loosle Photography, event design by Stone Fruit, floral design by Sky Armstrong, rentals by McCarthy Tents and Events and Petunia Rose, venue: Maker’s Gallery and Studio; see more from this wedding here!

Minimalist Industrial

While other styles on this list focus on filling your industrial space to transform it into something new, a minimalist approach highlights the beauty of the existing architecture. Create clean lines with sleek decor elements like glass or copper vases, dark wood, and single stems. Incorporating metal details is a great way to create visual interest while emphasizing your industrial setting.

photo by Jaicee Morgan, event design by Sweet Peach Planning, rentals by Modi Event Supply, venue: Howl; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Marisa Albrecht, floral design by Lindsay Lucas, rentals by Maggpie Vintage Rentals, venue: Reading Art Works; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Eastlyn Bright, floral design by La Boutique Nostalgie and The Flower Market, rentals by Meredith Party Rentals; see more from this wedding here!

Rustic Industrial

Who says rustic weddings have to take place in a barn? Abandoned mills and factories make for a perfect setting when it comes to rustic details, as both have an old-timey, deconstructed look. Rustic styling is all about wood and how you use it, so bring in plenty of wood pieces, whether it be rented furniture or natural décor that you display around your space.

photo by Olivia Strohm Photography, floral design by Tribes ‘n Pines, venue: Leftbank Annex; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Andrew Franciosa Studio, floral design by Anthology Studio, venue: Lucas Confectionery; see more from this wedding here!

photo by With Love & Embers, event design by Sparkle Motion Decor, floral design by Rustic Bunch, venue: Reading Art Works; see more from this wedding here!

Romantic Industrial

Oh, romantic styling. If there’s a wedding look that melts our hearts every single time, it’s the rich and feminine color palette, lush florals, and vintage-inspired gold details associated with romantic affairs. Look to descriptions in famous love stories for inspiration when choosing romantic wedding decor that really shines in an industrial venue.

photo by Mango Studios, event design by Event Wise, floral design by A Petal or Two, venue: Fermenting Cellar; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Lauren Fair Photography, event and floral design by Q/A Designs, rentals by Barnes Farmhouse Tables, venue: Front and Palmer; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Addison Jones Photography, event design by Bequest Gifting Studio, floral design by Bear Roots Floral, venue: Strongwater; see more from this wedding here!

Looking for even more industrial wedding inspiration? Check out these 19 oh-so-cool industrial wedding venues around the world!

Foggy Intimate Iceland Wedding at Hotel Búðir

April 4, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

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When Seth and Anders were planning their wedding, they knew a few things for certain: they wanted their closest family and friends there, the planning process should be as simplified as possible, and the ceremony needed to be held in the gorgeous remote chapel at Hotel Búðir. Seth and Anders are originally from the US and Sweden respectively, so Iceland served as a perfect in-between point for all of their loved ones. Jordan Quinn Photography documented every moment of the couple’s emotional ceremony, and captured truly spectacular portraits of the two among Iceland’s coastal cliffs.

The Couple:

Seth and Anders

The Wedding:

Hotel Búðir, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

One thing we both discussed from the beginning of wedding planning was the non-negotiable importance of getting to hang out with our family and friends. Our guests are the most important people in each of our lives and we wanted to make sure that our time with them was not just a ‘hello’ and a hug. We wanted our days in Iceland to have as many shared meals, beers, and laughs as possible.

With Anders being from Sweden and Seth being from the U.S. we wanted to, quite literally, meet in the middle for our wedding. We stumbled across a picture of Hotel Búðir‘s black church in remote, northwest Iceland and knew that everything else would fall short. Iceland and Hotel Búðir perfectly captured our desire for a wedding that was completely memorable and awe-inspiring and at the same time down-to-earth and intimate.

When we arrived at Hotel Búðir a few hours before our ceremony, it was raining and the fog was so thick you could not enjoy (or even see) the mountains and ocean that surrounded us. We kept our cool and knew Icelandic weather is fickle, but still, we had shipped thirty people here to enjoy the scenery.

When we had finished getting ready and stepped outside to make the walk to the ceremony, where the guests were waiting and the music had begun to play, the fog cleared and the clouds began to part. As the doors opened the brilliant evening sun shone directly into the church and managed to light our path down the aisle. It was already a truly surreal experience for both of us, but this little extra gift from nature was just the cherry on top.

As the church at Hotel Búðir is quite small, we decided to have the processional and recessional played on acoustic guitar. Anders‘s brother masterfully adapted instrumental versions of ‘Step’ by Vampire Weekend as the processional and ‘Around the Bend’ by Asteroids Galaxy Tour as the recessional. During the ceremony, our friend Charlee performed ‘Just in Time’ by Elizabeth & the Catapult, a song that was very important to both of us and emblematic of our early relationship.

Our photographer, Jordan Quinn Smith, was our ultimate guide and protector on our wedding day. She was by our sides throughout the day and seamlessly told our very personal story through her lens. Jordan was able to both silently capture the most subtle, emotional moments of our wedding day and to climb out onto rocks being pounded by waves to make us look and feel like badasses. She not only documented our story, but at the end of the day managed to help us write it.

Our advice is simple: plan as if you were planning an elopement, but make it a vacation and invite your favorite people.

Our first dance song was ‘One Day’ by Melody Gardot, a song we often listened to when we lived across the Atlantic from each other.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jordan Quinn Photography
Event Planning – Pink Iceland
Venue & Catering – Hotel Búðir
Officiant – Páll Ágúst Ólafsson
Live Music – Charlee, Gustav Larsson
Invitations – Anders Tallvik
Grooms’ Apparel – Bonobos, Samsøe & Samsøe, Brixtol
Grooms’ Accessories – Pierrepont Hicks, Paul Smith, Grenson
Rings – Catbird

Congratulations to Seth and Anders, and a special thanks to Jordan Quinn Photography for sharing their wedding with us! Can’t get enough of Iceland’s majestic vibes? Then you’ve got to see this Iceland elopement that’s as heartfelt as it is thrilling!

Ethereal Mountain Elopement Inspiration at Eselsburger Tal

April 3, 2017 | Junebug Weddings

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This mountain elopement inspiration has us wanting to strap on our hiking boots and go on an adventure! Kathi & Chris Vanlight Photography captured this ethereal shoot among the natural rock formations and epic views of Eselsburger Tal, a gorgeous nature reserve in Germany. From the bride’s low-back crochet Victoria Rüsche gown to her heeled hiking boots, we can’t get enough of this elegant outdoorsy bridal look!

The Talented Team:

Photography & Floral Design – Kathi & Chris Vanlight Photography
Models – Hannah & Hannes
Makeup & Hair Artist – Julia Götz
Wedding Dress – Victoria Rüsche

A very special thanks to Kathi & Chris Vanlight Photography for sharing this stunning elopement inspiration with us! Can’t get enough of this couple’s adventurous vibes? Then you’ve got to see this Oregon proposal in the clouds that will blow your mind!

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