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DIY Country Wedding in New Zealand

September 6, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

After being apart for three months because Laura was spending time at home in Perth with her mom, Jason made a romantic gesture and flew to meet her to propose! The couple spent the next four months panning their rustic wedding at his family farm in Dannevirke, New Zealand. Wooden signs, soft pink florals, and dreamy dark clouds all came together to create a romantic setting for the couple to tie the knot. David Le Design & Photography captured this country wedding perfectly!

The Couple:

Jason and Laura

The Wedding:

Private Residence, Dannevirke, New Zealand

The Inspiration:

Country, Rustic, DIY. We had four months to plan and execute everything, so I had to try and stop myself thinking up more things I “needed” at our wedding before I ran out of time.

The Moments:

The speeches were my favorite part, I wasn’t expecting such amazing words from our Family and Friends, It was very special.

The Couple Recommends:

As for the professionals, our photographer was my favorite person on the day, other than the groom. He was always around taking precious photos that I knew were special moments, he had a great relaxed vibe and gave direct instructions to everybody involved in the photographs so they turned out really well. Hester Guy Catering also did an outstanding job of organising their staff and serving our guest delicious vegetarian Canapés and an amazing buffet spread, with huge smiles on their faces all day and night.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – David Le Design & Photography
Ceremony Venue – St Albans Catherdral
Reception Venue – Private Residence
Floral Design – Flower Arrangements
Catering – Hester Guy
Live Music – Daniel Webster
Invitations – David Le Design & Photography
Makeup Artist – Sabine Dutchy
Hair Styling – Dynamikz Hair and Beauty
Wedding Dress – Bridal Studio
Groom’s Apparel – Van Meer Suit Hire
Rings – Michael Hill
Rentals – Madd Fun Company
Transportation – Timeless Tours

Thank you to David Le Design & Photography for giving us a glimpse into Jason and Laura’s sweet farm wedding. Love this rustic style? Check out this rustic retro wedding at Fforest!

Southwestern Inspired Wedding at Mercury Hall

September 6, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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While backpacking through the Guadalupe Mountains with some of their best friends, Andrew got down on one knee and asked Lisa to be his adventure partner for life. Loving the outdoors, the couple wanted to incorporated a southwestern aesthetic with many floral details. Their wedding at Mercury Hall in Austin, Texas was filled with pies, succulents, chalkboard signs, and many bright colors! Documenting memories to last a lifetime, Photo by Betsy captured the sweetest first look!

The Couple:

Andrew and Lisa

The Wedding:

Mercury Hall, Austin, Texas

The Inspiration:

Andrew really wanted to go for a southwestern look and I wanted a floral look so I think that we met in the middle. The colors were so important to me, but I was also more than happy to have succulents as our centerpieces and other decor. We both find beauty in simplicity and the outdoors, and I think our wedding theme and decor reflected our love for both of those things.

The Moments:

Our first look was easily the best moment of the day. I loved getting to having some time with him before the wedding and am so thankful that it was all on camera.Andrew doesn’t cry often, but as I hugged him from behind, I could feel him crying. It is a moment that I will never forget. Betsy made it such a fun time where we just got to laugh together and be together on our wedding day. I loved being able to get the nerves and the tears out together before walking down the aisle to him.

The Couple Recommends:

Betsy went above and beyond. I think that she helped set the tone for the day and made me feel so comfortable. We walked away from that day with a new friend. We had so much fun and our wedding party also said that Betsy made taking pictures a fun experience for them as well. On top of all of that, we couldn’t be happier with our pictures! She was fantastic and I would recommend her to anyone!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Photo by Betsy
Venue – Mercury Hall
Floral Design – Lee Warth Floral Design
Cake – Dustin Olson (pies)
Officiant – Ryan Saenz
Invitations – Minted
Makeup Artist – Kenzie Walden
Hair Styling – Taylor Barnett
Wedding Dress – Second Summer Bride (designer Jasmine Bridal)
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Zara
Groom’s Apparel – Zara
Rings – Kate Szabone (bride), Nodeform (groom)
Rentals – Urban Bartenders
Favors – Say I Do Succulents

A special thanks to Photo by Betsy for sharing Andrew and Lisa’s southwestern styled wedding at Mercury Hall in Austin! Need more inspiration like this? Head over to this awesome southwestern inspired styled shoot!

Glam Palm Springs Wedding at Thunderbird Country Club

September 5, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Metallic silver bridesmaid gowns, unique floral arrangements, and iconic palm trees all came together to create Lane and Travis’ glamorous wedding at Thunderbird Country Club in Palm Springs, California! Cocktail hour, filled with classic drinks and Frank Sinatra, brought a vintage glamor that perfectly fit this fun couple! The amazing Joel & Justyna photographed playful images of the couple at their beautiful, sunny wedding!

The Couple:

Lane and Travis

The Wedding:

Thunderbird Country Club, Palm Springs, California

The Inspiration:

Our vision was simple: we wanted a big party to celebrate all of our favorite people being in one place. For us, that meant having a killer band, plenty of drinks and a big dance floor. We also wanted to cash in on the Palm Springs rat pack vibe so cocktail hour and dinner were packed with Frank Sinatra, cafe lights and Palm Springs spritzers (It helps that our band’s lead singer Aalsohas a Frank Sinatra tribute band so they totally killed it) Later they changed into rock clothes and played a full set of classic rock throwbacks and got EVERYONE dancing! (talk about versatile!) Our decor inspiration was eclectic glamour. We went with a palate of mixed metallics, eccentric vases of all different sizes and metals (copper, brass, mercury and milk glass) filled with lush, full faced flowers and whimsical greens contrasted with succulents and single bud vases for unique florals that complimented the outdoor surroundings. The desert in the spring is absolutely magical and we did not want to take away from any of that! Fresh flowers everywhere, bright green grass and the smell of citrus in the air- there is a reason we chose March in Palm Springs!

The Moments:

The best moments of the day were of course when we got to see each other for the first time walking down the isle- it’s hard to prepare for how special that moment is!! Also, we had about three free minutes when we were able to sneak away between pictures and our big entrance- we saw the reception area for the first time and were able to watch our bridal party being announced and trying to top each others dance moves and in that moment realized what an amazing celebration it really was and how special to have the people who mean the most in the world to us in one place. Thank you to everyone that was a part of our most treasured day!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Joel & Justyna
Event Planning – Aimee Jacobs
Venue – Thunderbird Country Club
Floral Design – Aimee Jacobs, Rancho Mirage Florist (bridal bouquet)
Live Music – Tijuana Dogs
Videography – LA Wedding Films
Invitations – Where’s the Party
Makeup Artist – Makeup by Mercedes
Hair Styling – Makeup by Mercedes
Wedding Dress – Allure Bridals
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Dessy (bridesmaids), Adrianna Papell (maid of honors)
Groom’s Apparel – The Black Tux
Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Black Tux
Rings – William Harold and Sons
Rentals – Signature Party Rentals
Favors – Mago Hot Sauce

Thank you to Joel & Justyna for sharing Lane and Travis’ glamorous Palm Springs wedding at Thunderbird Country Club! Need more glamor inspiration? Check out this gold and blush styled shoot!

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