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29 Unique Lace Wedding Gowns That Scream Romance

February 1, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

photo by Hartman Outdoor Photography, dress by Tony Ward

Is there anything more romantic than a lace wedding gown? While being the most traditional choice, a lace dress can also be completely on trend with the right design elements and styling. Today we’ve rounded up 29 of our favorite unique lace wedding gowns from real brides to help you find “the one!”

photo by Kikitography, dress by Elizabeth Stockenstrom

photo by Bradford Martens, dress by Inbal Dror

photo by Swatch Studios, dress by Maggie Sottero

photo by Chellise Michael Photography, dress by Pnina Tornai

image by Katie Farrell Photography, dress by Temperley London

image by Mathias Fast, dress by Maggie Sottero

image by Catherine Anne Photography, dress by Essence of Australia

photo by Jordan Voth, dress by Rue De Seine

image by J&G Photography, dress by David’s Bridal

image by Chasewild, dress by Sarah Vincent

photo by Moat Hill Photography, dress by Inbal Dror

image by Jonathan Connally Photography, dress by Oscar de la Renta

image by Hartman Outdoor Photography, dress by Tony Ward

image by Knot Just Pics, dress by Casey Jeanne

image by Ryan Flynn Photography, dress by Tara Keeley

image by Matthew Morgan, dress by Romona Keveza

image by Casey Liu, dress by Joelle Perry

image by Slubnestudio, dress by Bizzu

image by Melissa Green Photography, dress by Claire Pettibone

image by Leah D’Ambrosia Photography, dress by Monique Lhuillier

image by Goldie & Christine, dress by J.Crew

image by Kevin Klein, dress by Sarah Seven with Rue De Seine top

image by Maison Pestea, dress by Justin Alexander

image by Mallory + Justin Photography, dress by Nicole Miller

image by Marcela Garcia Pulido, dress by Dream Dresses by PMN

image by Gustavo Marialva, dress by Temperley London

image by Olive Photography, dress by Mori Lee

image by Chasewild, dress by Rue De Seine

image by Lifestories Wedding, dress by Lucia Rodriguez

Are you as wedding gown obsessed as we are? Be sure to check out our wedding dresses board on Pinterest for more inspiration!

Vintage Rustic Wedding at Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass

February 1, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

brown gray ivory kelly green

Katie and Ben celebrated their wedding by treating friends and family to a New Zealand wilderness wedding experience, including a weekend of nature walks and even sheep herding! The culmination of it all was a romantic and intimate wedding ceremony at Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass, where Jim Pollard We Are captured the couple exchanging their vows in a faint snowfall in front of their loved ones. Katie and Ben are dedicated to being eco-friendly, and we love that their thoughtful choices throughout the day like vintage fashion and sustainable ink made the celebration even more personal.

The Couple:

Katie and Ben

The Wedding:

Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass, Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand

The wedding took place at Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass in the wild heart of the New Zealand’s Southern Alp. The venue really defined the type of wedding we had. Katie‘s family owns the lodge, she grew up there and now her brother manages the lodge. It was the obvious choice for the wedding – and it’s a luxury ecotourism venue in a pretty magical setting. It was a lot of DYI and work for the family but it was totally worth it!

We were so worried about the weather. Snow was forecast and we were warned that the road might be closed, so it was a bit stressful. Luckily in the end the weather held off, but just as the ceremony started, tiny little snow flakes started to gently fall. We both stood there and held hands and looked up at the sky and it was pretty magical.

We tried to make everything as eco-friendly as possible (I work for an environmental agency and was part way through a challenge to buy no new clothes for a year which was rather challenging!). I wore a 1950’s vintage Cahill of Beverly Hills and the she and the bridesmaids all wore vintage fur stoles. Everything was printed using recycled paper and sustainable inks etc.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jim Pollard We Are
Venue – Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass
Catering – Moveable Feasts
Cake – Canterbury Cheesemongers
Officiant – Helen Nugteren
Live Music – Lindon Puffin
Hair & Makeup Artist – Mariessa Waddington
Wedding Dress – Forever Vintage
Rings – Raphael Jewellers

A big thanks to Katie and Ben for sharing their vintage rustic New Zealand wedding with Junebug! For more from Jim Pollard We Are, be sure to check out Jaimie and William’s vintage-inspired Queenstown wedding at Jacks Point.

Italian Inspired New Zealand Wedding at Sileni Estates

January 31, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

sage green white yellow

After a proposal in Capri, Italy, James and Ella wanted to somehow incorporate Italian culture into their New Zealand wedding. They landed on “a long Italian lunch in a beautiful New Zealand vineyard setting.” Consistent with their theme, they chose warm-green, white, and taupe for their color palette, which perfectly accentuated the natural setting of Sileni Estates. Chasewild beautifully captured the couple enjoying their special day!

The Couple:

James and Ella

The Wedding:

Sileni Estates, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

From the bride: I grew up in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand – a region renowned for its vineyards and beautiful summer weather. Deciding to get married in the Bay was therefore an easy decision, and Sileni Estates offered us the perfect setting. The team at Sileni, led by Sam Orton, are the ‘go to’ people for weddings in the Hawke’s Bay and we knew that we could not be in better hands!

Processional: Singing in my Soul by Fly My Pretties
Recessional: Your Love Gets Sweeter Every Day by Finley Quaye
First Dance: Hey Ho by The Lumineers

From the couple: In keeping with our Italian theme, we gave each of our guests a potted olive tree (which formed part of our table setting).

From the couple: We loved working with James Broadbent (and his assistant, Natalie McNally) on the day of our wedding. From the moment we came across James’ work (and particularly the photographs from his travels), we knew that he was who we wanted to capture our day. James had scouted some great locations for us and made the whole experience relaxing and fun. We couldn’t be happier with the memories James captured and have passed on his details to plenty of friends who are in the wedding planning phase!

The Wedding Team:
Photography – Chasewild
Ceremony Venue – Christ Church, Pukehou
Reception Venue – Sileni Estates
Floral Design – Madisons (bouquets)
Catering – Orton Catering
Officiant – Melanie Stuart
Live Music – The Relatives
Videography – Freddie Leckie
Wedding Dress – Rue De Sein e

A special thanks to Chasewild for giving us a glimpse into James and Ella’s wonderful wedding at Sileni Estates in New Zealand. Searching for a fresh and bright wedding design? You have to check out this colorful handmade backyard Surrey wedding!

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