WEDDING BLOG

Our Favorite Trends from 2016 Spring Bridal Market

April 21, 2016 | editorial team

wedding dress by Jenny Packham, view the full collection here!

It’s that time of year again! The most beautiful gowns in the world walked down the runway this past weekend, and we can’t wait to see brides wearing them down the aisle in the next year. With design elements like lace sleeves, 3D flower petals, and gold embellishments, we know that choosing the right trend for you can be a big, though fun, challenge in defining your bridal style. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite trends with styles from the best of 2016’s spring bridal market to get the inspiration flowing!

Lace Sleeves

wedding dress by Anne Barge, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Claire Pettibone, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Francesca Miranda, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Houghton, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Ines Di Santo, view the full collection here!

High-Low

wedding dress by Ines Di Santo, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Francesca Miranda, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Anne Barge, view the full collection here!

Gold

wedding dress by Jenny Packham, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Kelly Faetanini, view the full collection here!

Floral Patterns

wedding dress by Ines Di Santo, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Sabrina Dahan, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Jenny Packham, view the full collection here!

3D Petals

Mira-9 wedding dress by Mira Zwillinger, view the full collection here!

Mira-16 wedding dress by Mira Zwillinger, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Marchesa, view the full collection here!

Crop Tops

Mira-7 wedding dress by Mira Zwillinger, view the full collection here!

Mira-20 wedding dress by Mira Zwillinger, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Lillian West, view the full collection here!

Feathers

Mira-3 wedding dress by Mira Zwillinger, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Houghton, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Kelly Faetanini, view the full collection here!

Illusion Back

wedding dress by Claire Pettibone, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Anne Barge, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Kelly Faetanini, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Lillian West, view the full collection here!

wedding dress by Justin Alexander, view the full collection here!

We hope you were as inspired as we were when looking through these bridal trends. Want to see all the collections from the 2016 bridal market? Head over to our dress gallery!

Modern Romantic Cleveland Wedding at Redspace

April 21, 2016 | editorial team

Allison and Rory’s Cleveland wedding at Redspace showcased the gritty, industrial beauty the city has to offer. Both Allison and Rory grew up in Cleveland, so they wanted their wedding to have a distinctively Midwest feel. They wanted their day to feel natural and organic, and Redspace ended up being the perfect raw event space to make that happen. Photographers Mallory + Justin captured all the magic of the modern urban affair, and Allison and Rory even had their wedding day transportation, Lolly the Trolley, stop at a gas station for a last minute beer run before the reception!

The Couple:

Allison and Rory

The Wedding:

Redspace, Cleveland, Ohio

One of my best friends Megan designed all of our printed material – invitations, menus, programs. She hand painted every invitation (a huge task as we invited 330 people!) with water colors. Each was slightly different – it was an incredible gift.

From the Groom: It’s cliche, but seeing Allison walk down the aisle was the most memorable part of the day. All I could see were silhouette’s until Allison and her parent’s were close to the alter. It was a glow of light, kind of dramatic in such a big church. When I finally could see her, I was really emotional – she looked absolutely beautiful.

We focused a lot of energy on making sure our wedding day was relaxed for our families and guests. We wanted things to feel natural and organic, not only the ambiance, but the flow of events. We wanted our reception to feel like a cool, stylish dinner party.

Mallory + Justin were so calming, organized and professional. Our reception started a mere 30 minutes after our ceremony and we did not do a first look, so we blocked out roughly an hour to get all post church photos finished–it was a tight time frame. That time of the day in particular impressed me as they got every single shot we wanted and others we didn’t know we wanted in less than hour, without an ounce of stress. It was a blast!

While we currently live in Washington, D.C., we both grew up in Cleveland and wanted our wedding to have a distinctively Midwest, “rust belt” feel to it. We had guests coming in from all over the country and it was important to us to showcase the gritty, industrial beauty of Cleveland.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Mallory + Justin
Ceremony Venue – St. Ignatius of Antioch Church
Reception Venue – Redspace
Floral Design – Fair Rarity
Catering – A Taste of Excellence
Cake – Hummingbird Bakeshop
DJ – Scott Hanna
Videography – Beloved
Hair & Makeup Artist – Ari Metera
Wedding Dress – Nicole Miller via Lovely Bride
Bridal Accessories – Miranda’s Vintage Bridal
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Reformation
Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Apparel – Jos. A Bank
Rings – Brilliant Earth
Rentals – Borrow Rentals
Transportation – Lolly the Trolley

Many thanks to photographers Mallory + Justin for sharing Allison and Rory’s Redspace wedding with Junebug. For more romantic wedding inspiration, take a look at Rachelle and Patrick’s vintage-inspired Cleveland wedding at The Tudor Arms Hotel!

Adorable Portuguese Picnic Wedding at Monserrate Palace

April 20, 2016 | editorial team

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Diane and Jason wanted a simple and elegant wedding; they wanted to focus on the adventure they were starting together rather than getting caught up on the wedding planning process. Diane had a deep love for Portugal after having visited Lisbon while in college, and after coming across another Portugal elopement while searching on Pinterest, Diane and Jason knew that Monserrate Palace was the perfect place to say “I do”. Photographer Jesus Caballero was with the couple every step of the way, even going in after a champagne cork that flew into the nearby pond when Diane and Jason sat down for their picnic for two.

The Couple:

Diane and Jason

The Wedding:

Monserrate Palace, Sintra, Portugal

Our wedding all started with my love for Portugal. I had visited Lisbon in college and it held a special place in my heart. After a few months of visiting venues here in Chicago and starting our plan, we both quickly realized we wanted something different. I relied a lot on Pinterest and Google when I stumbled upon an elopement Jesus photographed in Lisbon.

Before heading to Portugal Jason and I created personalized map notebooks that we both wrote our vows in. We wanted to make sure the vows spoke to who we are as a couple and captured everything we want to accomplish in our adventure together as husband and wife.

I think when it really all became real was when we sat down for our picnic for two. Jason popped the champagne, we toasted and took in the beauty of everything that was around us. The setting was perfect, and so much more than I had wished for. The tall trees, the palace behind us and the sunshine. I wont ever forget it.

Processional – Hoppipolla by Vitamin String Quartet
First Dance – Heaven’s Knife by Josh Garrels

We did not give favors since it was just the two of us. However we had wedding gifts for each other. I had ordered vintage cufflinks with an image of the world for Jason and a watch to match his attire. Jason got me a pair of flats that I had been wanting forever that he paired with a note that read “in case your feet are to get cold”.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jesus Caballero Photography
Event Planning – Something Borrowed
Venue – Monserrate Palace
Catering – Ant’s Basket
Officiant – Hélder Gomes
Hair & Makeup Artist – My Little Sins Consulting
Wedding Dress – Melissa Sweet via David’s Bridal

A special thank you to Jesus Caballero Photography for sharing Diane and Jason’s Monserrate Palace wedding with Junebug. For more picnic wedding inspiration, take a look at this Joshua Tree elopement inspiration!

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Our Favorite Trends from 2016 Spring Bridal Market

Lace Sleeves

High-Low

Gold

Floral Patterns

3D Petals

Crop Tops

Feathers

Illusion Back

Modern Romantic Cleveland Wedding at Redspace

Adorable Portuguese Picnic Wedding at Monserrate Palace

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