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Emotional Texas Wedding at Harmony Chapel

December 14, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Get your tissues ready, because Katie and Colin’s emotional Texas wedding is bound to bring a tear or two to your eyes. The entire day was personal and heartfelt as the couple were surrounded by their supportive, loving community of friends and family. Lauren Apel Photography captured every electrifying moment, from the quiet prayers before heading to Harmony Chapel to Katie and Colin’s teary first look as the bride came down the aisle. We love that each reception table was adorned with a vase of dried flowers that Colin had given Katie throughout their relationship; the personal touches don’t get better than this!

The Couple:

Katie and Colin

The Wedding:

Harmony Chapel, Aubrey, Texas

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When the doors finally opened for me to walk down and I saw Colin for the first time, everything was perfect and in that moment all my dreams were coming true. All the years of waiting for him were for this moment. I’ve never been so present in one moment. All I could see was him, not any decorations or any guest. I didn’t take my eyes off him once.

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The inspiration for our wedding decor theme was really personal. We wanted it to be simple, cost efficient, and most importantly personal. So I have saved all of the flowers he’s given me over the years and dried them so those were the center pieces for our tables! And they were wonderful. We had lots of candles and lights because we love both. We had coffee beans because we both love coffee and always drink it together! I let my bridesmaids choose their own dresses because I wanted them to feel comfortable and we liked golden accents because we wanted to look a little vintage.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Lauren Apel Photography
Venue – Harmony Chapel
Cake – Candy Haven & Cakes
Videography – Rob Martinez
Hair Styling – Sydney at Finishing Touch Salon
Wedding Dress – Love Marley
Groom’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse
Rings – Tacori

 

xoxoNicole

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Announcing the 2015 Choice Awards Winners

December 14, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

2015 choice awards Photo by Shari + Mike Photographers

We’ve been anxiously waiting to unveil the winners of the 2015 Choice Awards, and we’re so happy the day is finally here! Our second annual Choice Awards collection highlights 17 wedding categories including Best Wedding, Best Bridal Style, Best Table Décor, and more. The nominations we received this year were amazing, and we know our winning selections are going to inspire you to go forth and create even more beautiful things in 2016! We would like to thank all who nominated. Your support means so much to us! Of course, this e-magazine would not have been possible without the talent and skill of each and every wedding professional awarded this year. Congratulations and thank you for being simply amazing!

View the e-magazine here!

 

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Glamorous Italian Countryside Wedding at Palazzo Mannocchi

December 13, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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After a heartfelt proposal in which Robert wrote an original song and performed it for Rebecca, musicians Rebecca and Robert designed their wedding to include countless personal touches as well — truly making it one of a kind. The bride has a special love for romantic architecture like enchanting castles and cobblestone streets, and the Comune di Petritoli in Italy perfectly met her expectations. Shortly after the ceremony, the couple and guests headed to Palazzo Mannocchi for a pool party reception. Talented photographer Paolo Ceritano documented the beautiful moments as the sun set at this Italian wedding in the countryside.

The Couple:

Rebecca and Robert

The Wedding:

Comune di Petritoli, Petritoli, FM, Italy

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From the bride: I love the idea of “Old World” romance. Castles, sunsets over the rolling hills, handpicked flowers, trailing vines, tall grass, cobblestone pathways and warm colours. Rob is classic with an appreciation for simplicity. His style is earthy, and timeless. We both gravitate toward surroundings that feel like they’ve got a story to tell. “Old and weathered” will always rival “chic and shiny” for us. We made mostly everything by hand, including my dress, and the flower girl’s dress. Our table dressings were hand-sewn out of vintage curtains that I bought from the second-hand store. We made an olive branch garland to lay down the centre of the tables. We fashioned all of our own bouquets from fresh flowers purchased at the local farmer’s market on the day before the wedding. With a love for all things “old fashioned” & “timeless”, the historical setting of Petritoli created the perfect mood.

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From the couple: Our advice to newly engaged couples is to evaluate what is important to you. It’s very easy to fall into the trap of investing in popular/traditional ideas that aren’t necessarily that meaningful to you. You do not NEED to have a wedding cake, or an after-dinner dance party for that matter. Your wedding should include all the things that are important to you, the couple. We had a late night pool party instead of dancing until sunrise. We dressed our ring bearers up as secret agents, instead of giving them ring pillows. Make sure your personality shines through the wedding day choices you make.

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The Wedding Team:
Photography – Paolo Ceritano
Ceremony Venue – Comune di Petritoli
Reception Venue – Palazzo Mannocchi
Live Music – Remo Leonzi
Videography – Paolo Ceritano
Hair Styling – Ilary De Remigis
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – JS Collections
Groom’s Apparel – Mario Uomo Italy

 

Thank you to Paolo Ceritano for giving us a glimpse into Rebecca and Robert’s romantic, sophisticated wedding in the Italian countryside. Planning a wedding in Italy? Check out this soulmates in Italy wedding inspiration!

xoxoJackie

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