WEDDING BLOG

Make Your Wedding Décor Shine with These Gold Accent Ideas

March 15, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

A gold accent is often the answer to making wedding décor shine. From bridal accessories to ceremony chairs to tableware, a hint of gold can make an elegant statement. Whether your wedding design has a vintage flair or is pure sophistication, these gold accent ideas are sure to wow your guests with a little sparkle!

Start with a little sparkle in your invitation suite

photo by Laura Sponaugle Photography, invitations by Vanessa Broomfield; view the full shoot here

photo by Shaun Menary Photography; view the full wedding here

Dress your bridesmaids in glitter and gold

photo by davina + daniel, bridesmaids dresses by Nicole Miller; view the full wedding here

photo by Giving Tree Photography; view the full wedding here

A little gold spray paint can go a long way

photo by Callaway Gable, wedding designed by Modern LA Weddings; view the full wedding here

photo by A Brit & A Blonde, wedding designed by Tropical Occasions; view the full wedding here

photo by Dan Stewart Photography; view the full wedding here

photo by F2Studio, wedding designed by Bodas de Cuento; view the full wedding here

Gold accessories are always elegant

photo by Mary Claire Photography, hair by Vivid Hair Salon; view the full wedding here

photo by Olive Photography, hair by Bridal Hair Collective; view the full wedding here

photo by Adam Alex, accessories by Tati’s Hotties; view the full wedding here

photo by Monica Mae Photography; view the full wedding here

Set the scene with a gold sequin table runner

photo by A Brit & A Blonde, wedding design by Blue Lavender Events, linens by Linen Closet; view the full wedding here

chevron photo by Erik Clausen, wedding design by Mele Amore; view the full wedding here

Gold chairs are the height of glamour

photo by Dark Roux, wedding design by Unique Weddings in New Orleans; view the full wedding here

photo by Jacilyn M Photography, wedding design by Habitat Events; view the full wedding here

photo by Peyton Rainey Photography, rentals by Borrowed Charm; view the full shoot here

Say “yes” to a gold dress

photo by Kellsworth Photography, dress by Rent the Runway; view the full shoot here

photo by A Brit & A Blonde, dress by Jenny Packham; view the full wedding here

photo by The Shalom Imaginative, dress by Sarah Seven; view the full wedding here

Display your signage in a gold frame

photo by Erica Rose Photography, wedding design by Blomma Designs; view the full wedding here

photo by Megan Robinson Photography, event design by Scenemakers; view the full shoot here

photo by Adam Alex, wedding design by Parasols and Peonie Events; view the full wedding here

Forget silverware; we’re all about goldware!

photo by Caitlin B Photography, wedding design by Two Be Wed; view the full shoot here

photo by Paula McManus Photography, event design by Betty Williamson; view the full shoot here

photo by Jessica Pledger Photography, event design by Stephanie Lynn Wedding & Event Design; view the full shoot here

photo by Jacilyn M Photography, wedding design by Habitat Events; view the full wedding here

Cake is so much sweeter when painted with gold

photo by Sarah Culver Photography, cake by Room 11; view the full wedding here

photo by Paula McManus Photography, cake by Cake Couture NI; view the full shoot here

Gold lettering is the perfect finishing touch

photo by Cotton and Clover Photography; view the full shoot here

photo by Anna Kim Photography, wedding design by Opihi Love; view the full wedding here

photo by Whitney Lane Photography, wedding design by Vintage Origami; view the full wedding here

Love the idea of a touch of gold, but haven’t decided on your wedding colors yet? Check out our spring wedding color palette ideas for more inspiration!

Woodland Romance Doesn’t Get Better Than This Mississippi Wedding at Rasberry Greene

March 15, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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Mississippi’s Rasberry Greene provided the loveliest woodland backdrop for Dusty and JC’s romantic wedding day. The pair personalized every detail of the wedding to the max, from handpicked playlist selections from the soundtrack of their relationship to a taco bar to bridesmaid-assembled bouquets. Luckily, the couple enlisted Maria Newman Photography, who knew them personally and served as a confidant in wedding planning as well as the captor of every unforgettable detail.

The Couple:

Dusty and JC

The Wedding:

Rasberry Greene, Laurel, Mississippi

I will always remember JC‘s vows. He cried, laughed, referenced Kanye West, talked about adventures, love, and how out of the billions of people in the world, we found one another and were embarking on something so great. That, and when he dropped my wedding band on ground at the exact moment our officiant said it represented our love. I knew during these moments that getting married to him was going to be one of the best decisions I’d ever made!

Our wedding was a collaboration of family and friends, with nearly every detail DIY! We ordered our flowers wholesale through FiftyFlowers and The Bouqs. My bridesmaids helped make the bouquets, garlands, and floral arrangements. Our wedding arch was decorated with foraged greenery from our photographer’s yard. All the signs were made by one of my bridesmaids. The table decorations were either borrowed or bought at flea markets. All of our amazing food was cooked by JC‘s wonderful family. We had a taco bar filled with various meats and salsas, a fruit table, agua frescas, and a traditional Mexican hot punch. Our cake was made by a family friend, and was then decorated so sweetly by JC‘s mom using pomegranates and olive leaves from a tree JC bought the day of the wedding.

Music is important to us, is basically the reason we ended up dating. Our first “date” was to a Yeasayer show, and our second was to a music festival in Mexico City to see The Drums. We wanted to include music on our pre-ceremony and dinner playlists that represented us, so nearly every song was from a band we had seen together.JC chose every song with so much purpose, I’d say this was probably his favorite part of wedding planning.

Processional: Alone by Trampled by Turtles
Recessional: I’ll be Loving You by The King Khan & BBQ Show
First Dance: Down by the Water by The Drums

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Maria Newman Photography
Ceremony Venue – Rasberry Greene
Invitations – Melissa Dunne
Hair Styling – Blush Salon
Wedding Dress – Watters
Groom’s Apparel – ASOS

A big thanks to Maria Newman Photography for sharing Dusty and JC’s romantic Mississippi wedding with Junebug! For more woodland wedding inspiration, check out Andrea and James’ stylish Vermont barn wedding.

It Doesn’t Get More Beautiful Than a Pronovias Gown in the Streets of Venice

March 14, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

The Pronovias gown Cetera wore through the streets of Venice as she said “I do” to Adam may just be the pretties thing we’ll see this week, if not ever. The gown’s delicate train, three-dimensional floral details, and demure illusion back gave Venice a run for its money in a contest between which was more beautiful. The couple decided on a destination elopement to honor their relationship intimately, as they spend much of their time traveling and visiting family around the world. Archetype Studio Inc masterfully captured the sweetness of Cetera and Adam’s intimacy and the quiet morning before Venice awoke, as the pair walked hand in hand through the damp Saint Marks Square.

The Couple:

Cetera and Adam

The Wedding:

Venice, Italy

When I began looking for wedding dresses I wanted something that was timeless but still me. I love fashion, but did not want a dress that my kids would look at and say “Mom what where you thinking?” So for me, this dress was current, and yet elegant. As far as accessories, I wanted to keep everything simple, nothing to take away from the dress. I loved that I wore my hair down because that is what I look like everyday; even though the wind was blowing and my curls fell out, I loved the realness that the end product actually revealed.

It was most important that our day be about us. Being that we are from different sides of the world, we travel a lot to see our families. We are both family-oriented and love spending time with our families, but for our big day we wanted it to be very intimate and in some place neither of us had ever visited. After throwing around a few locations in Europe, Venice was the best fit for us. It was unique, beautiful and something different from a traditional elopement destination.

The most memorable part was walking to Saint Marks Square. Venice is the most unique and awe-inspiring place we have ever been. The walk through the narrow hall ways, the picturesque balconies and the bakeries that were unfortunately not open at that time in the morning, but looked scrumptious, are just a few things to name. Every corner is picture perfect in Venice; we could not have picked a better backdrop for our special day.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Archetype Studio Inc
Wedding Dress – Pronovias

Congratulations to Cetera and Adam on their phenomenally beautiful Venice elopement! If you love Cetera’s Pronovias gown, be sure to check out the one Monica wore to her romantic Puerto Rican wedding at Hacienda Siesta Alegre.

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