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Laid-back Lighthouse Park Engagement Photos

November 17, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

Alison and Karsten’s Lighthouse Park engagement photos prove that a rocky shoreline, comfy outfits, and the dreamiest golden light are the best ingredients for a laid-back engagement session. It doesn’t hurt either that the pair have contagious smiles and look so completely in love in ever frame captured by Mathias Fast Photography! Without any unnatural posing or extraneous styling, Alison and Karsten’s engagement photos showcase them in their own skin.

A special thanks to Mathias Fast Photography for sharing Alison and Karsten’s Lighthouse Park engagement photos! For more of Mathias’ photography, check out Leslie and Aaron’s wildflower wedding at Manning Park.

Rustic Kentucky Wedding at the Bluegrass Wedding Barn

November 17, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Hayley and Josh wanted to show their out-of-state friends and family an authentic Kentucky wedding, and Bluegrass Wedding Barn couldn’t have been a more perfect venue for the rustic affair. The couple said “I do” in an elegant outdoor ceremony where they were joined by their chic wedding party, dressed to the nines in navy and copper fashions. As beautiful as every bit of decor was on their wedding day (the naked cake is to die for!), the couple most cherished their moments spent taking pictures with Brandi Potter Photography as husband and wife. The sunset portraits and sparkler send-off are positively breathtaking!

The Couple:

Hayley and Josh

The Wedding:

Bluegrass Wedding Barn, Danville, Kentucky

We decided we wanted to choose a color combination that we hadn’t seen before. I liked the idea of navy dresses for my girls and it all came together when we put the guys in a copper tie with navy suspenders. Our bridal party’s attire was a perfect complement to the lush, green hills of Kentucky surrounding us!

We both really loved sneaking out (twice!) to take photos together. The first time, we escaped directly after the ceremony to take bridal portraits. We ran down to the creek to take photos together just the two of us with our photographer and it was perfect. Later in the evening, Brandi took us outside to get some pictures as the sun was setting and they turned out amazing!

We loved the idea of having a rustic, Kentucky wedding from the start. The majority of our family and friends were traveling from out-of-state and we wanted them to experience the beauty of the place we call home! We found the Bluegrass Wedding Barn and I immediately fell in love after visiting it the first time. It had everything we wanted: a beautiful outdoor ceremony spot and a rustic, indoor barn large enough for all of our guests. The overall atmosphere was breathtaking on our wedding day.

Our Videographer, Jon Tsang, was absolutely amazing. He has such an eye for creativity and really made us feel comfortable on camera. His style is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before and the video is so great!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Brandi Potter Photography
Venue – Bluegrass Wedding Barn
Floral Design – Stems, LLC
Catering – Type A Catering
Cake – Bake Mia Cake
DJ – Bluegrass Beat
Videography – Love The Renauds
Wedding Dress – Maggie Sottero
Bridal Accessories – J.Crew
Groom’s Apparel – Bar III
Rings – Art Carved Bridal
Favors – InkHead

Congrats to Hayley and Josh on their Kentucky wedding! For more of Brandi Potter Photography, check out Jessy and Travis’ Virginia engagement photos in the Jefferson National Forest.

Relaxed Backyard Garden Wedding in County Durham

November 16, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Jenny and Kevin’s wedding in County Durham took place at the bride’s family home where a romantic garden set the scene for a relaxed and beautiful day. Simply Perfection Weddings transformed the yard into a stunning ceremony location with towering trees framing the couple as they said “I do.” Paul Santos Photography captured every charming detail and each sweet moment shared between Jenny and Kevin on their wedding day.

The Couple:

Jenny and Kevin

The Wedding:

County Durham, Northeast England

When it came to choosing my dress, I realised that I wanted something slightly different. I knew I wanted fitted but I didn’t want anything too structured. I’d tried on about 100 (not joking!!!!) and never thought I’d get “the one” moment, but with this one I really did! It had godets on the bottom which I hadn’t seen before and it just made me feel special and glamorous, but still a bit boho.
I kept the jewelry simple with pearl earnings borrowed from my mum and a diamond necklace that Kev had made from my mums wedding and engagement rings which were given to me on the morning of the wedding. I also wore a beautiful flower crown in my hair with a floor length veil.

The ceremony was amazing. I was so nervous the weeks leading up to it, but as soon as I heard the music I was so happy, and seeing Kev at the bottom of the aisle is something I’ll never forget.

The wedding was in my mum and stepdad’s back garden, so I suppose everything that we bought and made fit in with the surrounding countryside. We had lots of flowers, white bunting, Hessian table runners, wicker hearts, and candles. We also used a lot of our existing furniture and bits and bobs to make it a bit more personal.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Paul Santos Photography
Event Planning – Simply Perfection Weddings
Floral Design – A Secret Garden
Cake – SP Cakes by Sarah Peckett
Officiant – Susan Ramsey
Live Music – Beat Brothers
Menus – Willow Creative
Makeup Artist – Amanda Bell
Wedding Dress – Enzoani via The Harrogate Wedding Lounge
Bridal Accessories – The Harrogate Wedding Lounge
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Ghost
Groom’s Apparel – Ted Baker
Rings – Mobeus
Rentals – Moss Brothers

Congrats to Jenny and Kevin on their wedding in County Durham! For more from Paul Santos Photography, be sure to check out Kate and Neil’s rustic brewery wedding in Northern England.

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