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Vibrant and Relaxed Backyard Wedding in San Jose, California

March 29, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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Kim and Mario kept the focus of their wedding in San Jose on family and faith. After an intimate church ceremony, the newlyweds headed out into the dreamy sunlight with Dallas Kolotylo Photography, who brilliantly captured their wedding day bliss. Wedding guests gathered in a cozy backyard with café lights and cupcakes to celebrate the couple’s “I dos” and happy ever after.

The Couple:

Kim and Mario

The Wedding:

Private Residence, San Jose, California

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The whole day was incredible. Probably the most memorable was the part that only our photographers witnessed, when I walked out to Mario just before the ceremony to see each other for the first time that day. That was the height of emotion for us, and it was such a personal and private moment on a day for publicly declaring your love and devotion.

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We weeded out some common traditions in order to magnify the vows we were making before God, our family, and our friends. We wanted our ceremony to be real. What we mean by that is that we didn’t want a big dress reveal or attention to be on a cake. We wanted each one there to feel a part of our ceremony, to know that we truly valued them being involved in such a momentous event in our lives.

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We didn’t have specific colors, but we did have a whole lot of brightly colored flowers and foliage! We selected and arranged them with our families from the flower mart in San Francisco, California and I even arranged my own bouquet with the help of my mom and sister. I loved how it all turned out—I wouldn’t have changed a thing about it.

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Working with Dallas and Sabrina was like a dream. They are absolute professionals. While they are replete with incredible ideas, they don’t stage photos nor do they get in the way of memories actually happening just for a picture. They preserve the feel of the day in beautiful photography. Looking at our album takes us right back to exactly the way we remember our wedding day. You can’t really put a price on that.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Dallas Kolotylo Photography
Venue – Private Residence
Floral Design – San Francisco Flower Mart
Catering – DishDash Sunnyvale
Invitations – Suzanne Ryckman
Makeup Artist – Kate Spicer
Wedding Dress – David’s Bridal

 

Congrats to Kim and Mario on their low-key wedding in San Jose! For more from Dallas Kolotylo Photography, be sure to check out Stephanie and Ricardo’s modern vintage Vancouver wedding.

xoxoNicole

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This Johnny and June Inspired Wedding Will Melt Your Heart

March 29, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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With its rustic elegance and personalized elements, Betsy and David pulled off the sweetest Johnny and June inspired wedding. The ceremony, which took place in an open field at Uncle Frank’s Apple Town, included a reading of a love letter from Johnny Cash to June Carter. Betsy’s bridal look even gave a nod to June’s style with a flowing Reem Acra gown and her long brown hair teased in the back and adorned with a delicate crown of jewels. Dan Stewart Photography beautifully captured the swoon-worthy details designed by Smitten Events; our favorite being the killer dessert bar!

The Couple:

Betsy and David

The Wedding:

Uncle Frank’s Apple Town, Brutus, Michigan

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The ceremony included the reading of a love letter from Johnny Cash to June Carter and was held in a field behind the orchard, surrounded by the fall colors changing on all the trees.

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The most memorable part of the day was walking back down the aisle, after saying “I do.” We were completely overwhelmed by the smiles and happiness on the faces of our family and friends.

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We wanted a vibe of rustic elegance for our wedding. Luckily enough, we have wonderful friends that own a beautiful apple orchard with a big red barn, which was the most picturesque venue we could have imagined.

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Processional – Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
Recessional – Ho Hey by The Lumineers
First Dance – Never Say Never by The Fray

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Dan Stewart Photography
Event Planning – Smitten Events
Venue – Uncle Frank’s Apple Town
Floral Design – Smitten Events
Catering – Nancy Kelly
Cake – Simply Sweet by Jessica
DJ – 2Bays DJs
Videography – John Curtis Weddings
Invitations – Minted
Hair & Makeup Artist – Ilaria Hair Studio
Wedding Dress – Reem Acra
Groom’s Apparel – Suit Supply
Rings – Ahee Jewelers
Rentals – Fancy Fray
Transportation – Maciknac Trolley Company
Favors – American Spoon Jams

 

Congrats to Betsy and David on their Johnny and June inspired wedding in Michigan! For more from Dan Stewart Photography, check out Sara and Alex’s Gatsby inspired wedding in Verona.

xoxoNicole

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Forget White: This Bride Wore a Red Dolce & Gabbana Dress to Her Milan Wedding

March 28, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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Milan is renowned for being one of the most important fashion capitals in the world, and we can’t help but appreciate Costanza and Stefano’s dedication to the city’s sense of style on their wedding day. The bride wore an atypical red Dolce & Gabbana dress from the “Enchanted Wood” collection, paired with a delicate crown of braids and Valentino Rockstuds. The couple enjoyed an intimate wedding celebration that included a lovely church ceremony at Chiesa di San Cristoforo sul Naviglio and cake and dancing at Villa SingerSerena Cevenini‘s images of Costanza and Stefano’s Milan wedding capture the effortlessness and true chicness of the day!

The Couple:

Costanza and Stefano

The Wedding:

Villa Singer, Milan, Italy

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The church was so pretty and cozy, with lots of atmosphere. In the middle of the Mass Stefano’s mom spoke a few sincere and beautiful words; that was a very intense and moving moment for us and, we are sure, for the guests too.

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My look was quite atypical. I wore a Dolce & Gabbana dress from the collection “Enchanted Wood” with a pair of Valentino Rockstud, flat and neutral, while the makeup and hair were very natural. I felt like a beautiful wood nymph of modern times. On the contrary, Stefano was very classic (and so charming): he wore an elegant dark blue suit made from excellent Reda fabric. The original touch? A lovely silk papillon made from Monsieur Jean Yves, Paris.

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We dreamed about an intimate wedding: a few guests, a small ancient church and a place were we could feel like home for the party. We planned everything by ourselves, a hard job but also a great fun and so many adorable moments we like to recall from time to time. We looked for the right venues and for the right professionals we could feel close to us, sharing our love for classic, simple things of high quality but with a fundamental twist of originality.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Serena Cevenini Photography
Ceremony Venue – Chiesa di San Cristoforo sul Naviglio
Reception Venue – Villa Singer
Floral Design – Maryflor
Catering – Surplace
Makeup Artist – Mon Makillage
Wedding Dress – Dolce & Gabbana
Bridal Shoes – Valentino
Groom’s Apparel – Reda
Groom’s Accessories – Monsiuer Jean Yves

 

Congratulations to Costanza and Stefano on their intimate Milan wedding! Don’t you just adore the bride’s red Dolce & Gabbana dress? Be sure to check out Sally and Tim’s nontraditional and intimate Bruny Island wedding for more atypical wedding dress inspiration!

xoxoNicole

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