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Rainy Rustic Catskills Wedding at Handsome Hollow

April 16, 2016 | editorial team

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A rainy day at the Handsome Hollow couldn’t dampen Marianne and Seth’s wedding spirits. Instead, they grabbed some umbrellas and posed for some absolutely adorable couple portraits taken by Monika Photography. The couple even said that the stormy weather and rain added more romance to their special day, because their guests got to cozy up under blankets during the ceremony. Marianne and Seth poured their hearts and creativity into their wedding so their closest family and friends would be able to feel how much they love them. Their hard work certainly paid off, because their wedding day was filled with more than enough love to last a lifetime.

The Couple:

Marianne and Seth

The Wedding:

Handsome Hollow, Long Eddy, New York

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We wanted our wedding day to not only be a celebration of our love and the first day that we officially become a family, we also wanted our guests – only close family members and friends – to feel how much we love them.

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Our officiant was a close family member whom we wholeheartedly trust so we let him keep the script a surprise and it was wonderful! He had us going on an emotional roller coaster – laughing and crying nonstop – and the best part is that everyone felt SOMETHING. We were very moved.

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We love whiskey so we decided to gift our guests apple pie and pumpkin spice infused bourbons that we had infused, bottled, and labeled ourselves. For those who didn’t or couldn’t drink, we gifted fresh apple cider.

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I’m Filipino and my (now) husband is from Vermont so we tried to incorporate some of those elements into our wedding. We had a Filipino-inspired menu but for dessert, opted for a spread consisting of seasonal pies and cider donuts and as a pre-meal treat for our guests, placed an Orton Brothers Cookie Button on each diner’s plate.

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Processional – Nothing Else Matters (Acoustic) by Metallica
Recessional – Love Buzz by Nirvana
First Dance – Thank You by Led Zeppelin

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Monika Photography
Venue – Handsome Hollow
Catering – Harvest Real Food Catering
DJ – Jay McElfresh
Videography – Silvia Foz
Hair & Makeup Artist – Margie Bresciani
Wedding Dress – Allure Bridals
Groom’s Apparel – J. Crew
Rings – Four Mine

 

Many thanks to Monika Photography for sharing Marianne and Seth’s rainy day Handsome Hollow wedding with Junebug. For similar wedding inspiration, take a look at Andrea and James’s stylish barn wedding in Vermont.

xoxoSamantha

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Winter Mountain Elopement in Banff National Park

April 15, 2016 | editorial team

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It’s no surprise that the Canadian Rockies have become a popular place to elope, having breathtaking views of snow capped mountains and an overlook of the world far below. Photographer Darren Roberts styled a winter mountain elopement shoot in Banff National Park so brides could picture having their own weddings there. Despite the obvious cold and windy weather the couple faced on the top of the mountain, the beautiful peach, ivory, and sage bouquet arranged by Flowers By Janie and beaded, vintage-inspired Anna Campbell gown made for some warm and tender photos.

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The Talented Team:

Photography – Darren Roberts Photography
Venue – Banff National Park
Floral Design – Flowers By Janie
Hair & Makeup Artist – The Pretty Haus
Wedding Dress – Anna Campbell
Groom’s Apparel – H&M

 

Many thanks to Darren Roberts Photography for sharing this winter elopement inspiration with Junebug. For more Canadian elopement inspiration, take a look at the reasons why you should consider Anchorage, AK for your destination elopement.

xoxoSamantha

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Stunningly Thoughtful Lauxmont Farms Wedding in Pennsylvania

April 15, 2016 | editorial team

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Jordan and Max said “I do” at Lauxmont Farms, on the top of a mountain overlooking the Susquehanna River. The couple personalized their wedding by having a close friend officiate the ceremony. One of the first gifts Max ever gave to Jordan was a pebble, much like a penguin does when it finds its mate for life. During the ceremony, the couple had our own pebble ceremony, where their loved ones held a pebble and blessed it with a prayer or blessing for their marriage. Max’s close childhood friend, photographer Adam Naples, captured all the fun and excitement of Jordan and Max’s special day.

The Couple:

Jordan and Max

The Wedding:

Lauxmont Farms, Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

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Plan your heart out, but as the wedding approaches don’t be afraid to let go and go with the flow. Everything will fall into place, so sit back and soak in every moment. Just make sure to send a special thanks to the amazing bridesmaids, groomsmen, family members and friends who were there every step of the way.

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One of the first gifts Max gave me was a pebble, much like a penguin does when it finds its mate for life. During the ceremony we had our own pebble ceremony, where our loved ones held a pebble and blessed it with a prayer or blessing for our marriage. The pebbles came from my parent’s home in Montana, and the jar of well wishes is in our living room today. It is a constant reminder of how blessed our marriage is.

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Our photographer Adam Naples has been a close friend of Max’s since their youth. He has an amazing eye for everything, and made us feel comfortable from the start. We felt so much love and happiness that day, and he captured every moment. He was also able to capture the amazing views of our venue. 

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Max works for a metal fabrication company, so he designed and created personal hotplates for our guests. We love to cook so it was a special gift from our kitchen to theirs. We still love joining our friends and family for dinner and seeing the trivets in the table settings.

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For the centerpieces I found a variety of glass vases from thrift stores and antique vendors. I created the table numbers using glass jars, mod podge and glitter. The lanterns are simple white lanterns with gold glitter held by spray adhesive.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Adam Naples
Venue – Lauxmont Farms
Floral Design – Blue Heron Flowers and Unique Gifts
Catering – Wenger Meats & Ice
DJ – Andrew Bunty
Videography – Edge Creative Media
Invitations – Wedding Paper Divas
Makeup Artist – Blush Style Studio
Hair Styling – Brittany Donovan
Wedding Dress – Allure Bridals
Groom’s Apparel – J. Crew

 

Many thanks to photographer Adam Naples for sharing Jordan and Max’s stunningly thoughtful Lauxmont Farms wedding with Junebug. For more farm wedding inspiration, take a look at Kelly and Corey’s modern rustic red and sage green wedding at Castleton Farms.

xoxoSamantha

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