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Offbeat Irish Wedding at The Belfast Empire Music Hall

October 13, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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When your favorite quirky friends get hitched, you know to expect something a little offbeat. Anna and Nathan surprised their loved ones with the traditional beginnings of a wedding — a church ceremony on Christmas morning — and then settled into the ’70s-inspired style they’re known for during their reception at The Belfast Empire Music Hall. A makeup artist by trade, the bride did her own styling, and her platinum-meets-lavender up-do is officially one of our favorites of the year. Chris Copeland Photography captured the sweet moments and personal details that made Anna and Nathan’s Irish wedding one-of-a-kind.

The Couple:

Anna and Nathan

The Wedding:

The Belfast Empire Music Hall, Belfast, Ireland

The Inspiration:

I think a lot of our friends expected us to do something absolutely nuts! But I loved the idea of our wedding being a real reflection of who we are as a couple. We wanted it to feel relaxed, intimate and A little bit different. A lot of the decor was handmade by my mum and I, which gave it a really lovely homemade (slightly thrown together) feel! There are definitely vintage elements to it with a bit of a ’70s feel, and our venue lends itself so well to a Christmas wedding!

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The Moments:

I have so many favourite memories, my dad being the officiant, our friends doing a surprise musical speech (to the tune of a fairy tale of New York since it was Christmas) dancing all night with my favourite people around us… I think my stand out memory is, as we were leaving The venue at the end of the night and we were climbing into my parents VW campervan which the family has affectionately named “stumpy” and the whole party came out into the steps of The Empire and cheered and hollered at us as we left and I just couldn’t stop laughing! It was definitely influenced by champagne but I remember thinking how incredible it was that all these people were here to celebrate that we loved each other!

The Couple Recommends:

Our photographer was amazing to work with! Chris made us feel so relaxed and was so unobtrusive on the day, with a great eye for capturing the day so beautifully. Also Siobhan from the Yellow Door catering company in Belfast was honestly fantastic — couldn’t have asked for a better team. The whole day ran smoothly because of them!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Chris Copeland Photography
Venue – The Belfast Empire Music Hall
Catering – The Yellow Door

Congratulations to Anna and Nathan on their offbeat Irish wedding! For more of Chris Copeland Photography, be sure to check out Michelle and Jonny’s natural Irish wedding at Limepark.

xoxoNicole

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Glamorous Black and White Brooklyn Wedding

October 12, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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With its classic black and white palette, Pola and Igor’s glamorous Brooklyn wedding could have taken place in 1925, 1955, or 2015. The truly timeless affair took place at El Caribe Country Club Caterers in a lavish indoor ceremony surrounded by friends and family. The couple’s portraits with ein photography are as elegant and chic as could be as they strolled through the city sidewalks on the way to say “I do!”

The Couple:

Pola and Igor

The Wedding:

El Caribe Country Club Caterers, Brooklyn, New York

The Inspiration:

Classic and personal. When I think of classic and beautiful decor I always think of a touch of gold — so I really used that throughout the wedding, from invitations, to a flower wall behind our table, to Igor‘s bow tie, gold accents were weaved throughout. There are so many fads that go in and out of style, especially in wedding decor, but I really wanted my wedding to feel like it could have happened in 1925, 1955 or 2015 and kept everything in my idea of “classic” for that reason. Every element was also very personal — our table numbers were actual photos of us holding up the numbers — elements like the ceremony music and accessories were all carefully chosen and thought of to reflect us as a couple.

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The Moments:

That moment we first saw each other during the “reveal.” That morning we were both full of nerves and anticipation of the day. Not seeing each other and having one another to talk to about it all was tough. The moment he opened his eyes and we finally saw one another all of that fear and nerves went away and I finally felt excited and ready. He was the most handsome I’d ever seen him in.

The Couple Recommends:

Lilia of Plume and Stone was incredible. I had a very specific vision but didn’t know how to convey it without many many drafts and emails back and forth. She was incredibly helpful and patient and really brought my vision to life.

ein photography surpassed my wildest expectations. The photos are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen and his team was incredibly professional and humble – keeping the situation under control all day while remaining calm and keeping us all upbeat and excited while maintaining our nerves.

And lastly, my hairstylist Senada who might just be one of the sweetest and most talented person I’ve ever met.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – ein photography
Venue – El Caribe Country Club Caterers
Floral Design – Julie’s Flowers
Flower Wall – Couture Creations
Catering – El Caribe Country Club Caterers
Officiant – Rabbi Rosenbaum
Ceremony Music – Empyreal Strings
DJ – Beyond Rest
Videography – eMotion Pictures
Invitations – Plume and Stone
Makeup Artist – Makeup by MJ Forte
Hair Styling – Senada Ceka
Wedding Dress – Berta Bridal
Bridal Accessories – Lola and Madison
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Nicole Bakti
Groom’s Apparel – Hugo Boss
Transportation – Romantique Limousines

Congratulations to Pola and Igor on their black and white Brooklyn wedding! For more New York weddings by ein photography, check out Amanda and Josh’s quirky cool Bronx zoo wedding.

xoxoNicole

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North Carolina Bridal Session at Little Herb House

October 12, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Real bride Kelly was invited to play model in this gorgeous North Carolina bridal session at Little Herb House, and the resulting images are as dreamy as could be! Hartman Outdoor Photography began planning this beautiful photo shoot when a light layer of snow still covered the fields of Little Herb House. Inspired by the coming spring season, soft lavender, and bride Kelly’s irresistible red hair, these bridal portraits have a vintage country vibe perfect for any Southern bride-to-be!

Here’s what photographer Shelley Hartman had to say about organizing the beautiful bridal shoot:

Last winter, long before the days warmed up and the flowers bloomed, I began dreaming of weddings. I couldn’t wait for another year full of joyful couples, free-spirited brides, and outdoor ceremonies. In these thoughts, I began brainstorming for a styled shoot with one of my favorite venues in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Little Herb House is an actual working farm and herb garden. It has open fields, chicken coops, a rustic barn and all sorts of beautiful plants growing in abundance. In planning this shoot, I wanted to incorporate the herbs and wildflowers from the venue’s gardens. The owner of the venue, Lisa Treadway, designed a beautiful flower crown of lavender and gardenia. She topped the tables with hand picked flowers and used her own set of mismatched fine china to set the table. We placed the table out in the field to demonstrate an open air reception. A vintage lace tablecloth was hung from an arbor in the gardens to create an intimate ceremony site. All chairs and tables were handcrafted by Hobnob Occasions. 

Our beautiful bride Kelly is one of my real brides. She will be getting married this October in North Carolina to a wonderful man named Chris. Her gorgeous red hair is unforgettable and I was so happy to photograph her. Kelly’s makeup was done by Jennifer Waller, CEO and founder of Celtic Complexion. Jennifer creates luxury organic mineral cosmetics and I felt her brand blended well with the theme of the shoot. The sweetly subtle lavender Emmaline bridal gown was provided by Maggi Bridal Boutique. 

I am so grateful to my gorgeous bride Kelly and all of the vendors who helped style a stunning bridal session. I certainly could not have done it without them.

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The Talented Team:

Photography – Hartman Outdoor Photography
Ceremony Venue – Little Herb House
Floral Design – Little Herb House
Makeup Artist – Celtic Complexion
Wedding Dress – Emmaline Bridal via Maggi Bridal
Rentals – Hobnob Occasions

A special thanks to Hartman Outdoor Photography for sharing Kelly’s North Carolina bridal session with Junebug! For more bridal inspiration, be sure to check out Tara’s elegant Southern bridal portraits at Drayton Hall.

xoxoNicole

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