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Traditional French Wedding in the Countryside

December 9, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

Charlotte and Nicolas planned the quintessential traditional French wedding: the day began by tying the knot in a small church in Bouclans and ended eating croquembouche adorned with sparklers. The beautiful couple rode off into the countryside in a vintage VW Beetle post-ceremony for a romantic photo session with Danilo and Sharon. Their laid-back reception took place at their family home, where guests enjoyed a chic white display, a deconstructed photo booth, delicious eats by Baud Besançon.

The Couple:

Charlotte and Nicolas

The Wedding:

Private Residence, Vauchamps, France

The Inspiration: Countryside, elegance, family, comfort.

The Recommendation: Our photographers and caterer were amazingly professional and devoted themselves to our ideas and wishes!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Danilo and Sharon
Venue – Private Residence
Floral Design – Isabelle La Serre
Catering – Baud Besançon
DJ – Polymix
Videography – Danilo and Sharon
Hair & Makeup Styling – Dessange
Wedding Dress – Delphine Manivet

A special thanks to Danilo and Sharon for giving Junebug a glimpse into Charlotte and Nicolas’ French wedding! For more French wedding inspiration, check out Charlotte and Thomas’ vintage English-inspired wedding in Brittany, France.

Laid-Back California Wedding in the Woods

December 8, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Cher and John searched high and low for the perfect venue for their laid-back California wedding, and when they stumbled upon this private residence in the woods, they knew it was the one. Every inch of the wedding reflected some part of Cher and John’s relationship, from the bride’s vintage lace gown to a reading of Where The Wild Things Are during the ceremony. Photographers Helena and Laurent captured the essence of the day in every frame, and we especially love the couple portraits of Cher and John walking alongside a few neighboring horses.

The Couple:

Cher and John

The Wedding:

Private Residence, Bolinas, California

My favorite moment was when I saw John popping up on the hills while I waited for him in the woods for the first look.

The general direction of the wedding style was heavily inspired by the property John found for our wedding. We visited quite a few properties before we settled on this one, each with its own charm and couldn’t be more different from another, but when we saw this property, we immediately knew it was the one. The property has an open floor plan and was tastefully decorated with little bits and pieces from the owner’s past. It was all very quaint and nostalgic.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Helena and Laurent
Venue – Private Residence
Catering – Paella del Reyes
Cake – Thorough Bread and Pastry
Live Music – Kally Price Old Blues & Jazz Band
Groom’s Apparel – J.Crew
Rings – e-Wedding Bands
Rentals – Abbey Party Rents SF

Congratulations to Cher and John on their laid-back California wedding! For more of Helena and Laurent‘s California wedding photography, check out Kate and Micah’s California hipster wedding at Sunnyside Conservatory.

Heartfelt North Texas Ranch Wedding

December 8, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Today we have an extra special treat for you. You may remember from our From Blogger to Bride series that our own Junebug General Manager and Editor-in-Chief Carrie recently tied the knot. Today we’re fortunate enough to give you a glimpse into her big day! As the Executive Editor here, I typically don’t get to attend the weddings I write about. As I experienced Carrie’s wedding firsthand, I couldn’t wait to share my favorite moments with you through the beautiful images captured by our own Studio Uma.

Carrie and Phil said “I do” at the bride’s family’s ranch in North Texas, in the same spot where Phil proposed just last Christmas. With a dusty blue, cranberry, and gold color palette in mind, the couple designed their ranch wedding with DIY details, florals in deep shades of red, and plenty of sentimental touches. Carrie’s father officiated the wedding, which was just one of the family-centric elements that made the day so incredibly special.

The Couple:

Carrie and Phil

The Wedding:

Private Residence, Aubrey, Texas

I wanted my look to be timeless and unique all in one. When my dress consultant brought out my Rue de Seine Dahlia gown, I just knew it was the one. I paired it with pearls and ivory Badgley Mischka shoes to complete the look. For our wedding party, we wanted a mismatched, quirky style. We bought varying shades and designs of bow ties for the groomsmen to pair with their navy suits. For the bridesmaids, I wanted the girls in varying shades of dusty blue.

One of the best decisions we made was to have my dad officiate the ceremony. We also read our own vows, which was truly special and brought us both to tears. Last, but not least, we included our dogs in the ceremony, which was cute and fun. It felt wrong not to include them, they’re such a big part of our lives!

We got married at my parent’s ranch. It holds a lot of sentimental value for us because Phil proposed to me there last Christmas! It’s also just a beautiful property that we love visiting whenever we can.

Our vibe really created itself. We knew we wanted something laid-back and heartfelt and I think since we kept the wedding pretty small, we were able to keep the vibe intimate and casual.

We spray painted our mason jars (only half of the jar), votives, and candle holders. It was fun, easy and totally worth the small amount of effort!

Processional – Crash Into Me by Midnite String Quartet
Recessional – Tripping Billies by Dave Matthews Band
First Dance – By Your Side by Sade

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Studio Uma
Venue – Private Residence
Floral Design – 562 Floral
Catering – Black Eyed Pea
Cake – Davis Purity Bakery
Cake Stand – Elsabella Design
Custom Cake Topper – Cake Topper Bliss
DJ – Texas Pro DJ
Invitations – Minted
Wedding Programs – Vintage Sweet Design
Mr. & Mrs. Signs – Willow Road Designs
Table Numbers – Country Bliss Designs
Hair Styling – Hair by Nichole
Wedding Dress – Rue de Seine via Unbridaled
Bridal Accessories – Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Dessy
Groom’s Apparel – Nordstrom
Groom & Groomsmen Bow Ties – Tangled Ties Bow Ties
Rings – The Menagerie
Rentals – Alexander Tent Rentals

A huge congrats to Carrie and Phil on their ranch wedding from all of us at Junebug! Be sure to check out their romantic Austin engagement session at Laguna Gloria photographed by Studio Uma as well!

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