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Sweet Swedish Wedding in the Countryside

July 14, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

From a handful of giant pink balloons to a Hayley Paige ballgown, every inch of Lazian and Saman’s wedding is a delight to see. The Swedish wedding in the countryside took place at a private mansion by the lake, making for a quiet and romantic getaway for the newlyweds and their guests. Stina Kase Photography captured the dreamiest portraits of the couple as the sun set over the lake in a swirl of pink that perfectly matched the pretty wedding décor.

The Couple:

Lazian and Saman

The Wedding:

Private Residence, Sweden

The Inspiration:

It was a warm day in Stockholm and we had gathered friends and family in the beautiful garden. We said our vows under the two trees infront of the water surrounded by our closest family and friends. The day was filled with laughter and love. We chose soft natural colors that would melt in with the overall environment, soft pink, champagne and gold. The decor was fun and simple and we had the reception in a old stable house.

The Moments:

Having all of our friends and family that live all over the world gathered in Sweden to celebrate our day with us was very special feeling and a memory we will always cherish. We were very grateful and happy to see everyone enjoying themselves especially right after the ceremony when we were all mingling in the garden.

The Couple Recommends:

Our talented photographer Stina Kase captured the full story of our day and took breathtaking photos of the whole wedding. She captured the day just the was it was and we are forever grateful for the beautiful photos that we received of our special day.

Our wedding planner Janet Robertson from Scarlett Weddings made our day possible. We would never have been able to plan the wedding without her and she was with us the whole day and made sure that the whole day went by smoothly.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Stina Kase Photography
Event Planning & Floral Design – Scarlett Weddings
Venue – Private Residence
Makeup Artist – Petra Stenhammar
Hair Styling – Antonio Axu Salon
Wedding Dress – Hayley Paige via Les Trois Soeurs Bridal

Congrats to Lazian and Saman on their sweet Swedish nuptials! Be sure to see more of Stina Kase Photography‘s gorgeous work in Yummii and John’s glamorous outdoor Italian wedding.

Italian Garden Wedding Inspiration

July 14, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Villa Bichi Borghesi in Tuscany set the scene for this Italian garden styled photo shoot. From overgrown wisteria to garden-picked bouquets, every detail of the shoot portrays the incredible beauty of Italy. Two brides are shown wearing simple silk dresses that are perfect for the light and airy feel of the garden setting.

Here’s what photographer Rebecca Silenzi had to say about the inspiration behind the shoot:

The beautiful Italian garden is a perfect and idyllic spot for hosting an outdoor wedding reception in Tuscany during the spring surrounded by olive trees, majestic magnolias, roses and irises in the background. A few corners of the Villa that we have chosen as the backdrop for the style shoot are completely covered with wisteria. Our lovely bridal bouquet has been made using all the flowers we found in the garden — wild flowers, rosemary, artichokes, red salad, green hortensias all chosen to bring out the shades of marsala, carta da zucchero and green sage tones.

Natalia Sorokina-Music did the table settings using crystal glasses, silver carved cutlery, marsala and carta da zucchero decorative lace elements which goes so well with the bridal bouquet, adorned with rosemary, wild flowers, grapes and olive branches. We used the rustic table and a couple of antic garden side tables as a setting for the cake and the guests.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Rebecca Silenzi
Event Planning – Natalia Music Weddings
Venue – Villa Bichi Borghesi
Floral Design – Grazie dei Fiori
Cake – Pastecceria Miele
Invitations – Tatiana Salvatori
Wedding Dress – Louise Made in Italy

A special thank you to photographer Rebecca Silenzi for sharing this incredibly dreamy shoot with Junebug! For more Italian garden wedding inspiration, check out Ashley and Ryan’s intimate Tuscan wedding at Villa le Mura.

Gorgeous Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel Wedding

July 14, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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On a cool fall day in Illinois, Jacqueline and Patrick tied the knot among changing leaves and their friends and family. The pastel color palette created a soft and romantic look for the day, just as Jacqueline had envisioned. The family-centered wedding included so many sweet moments between the couple and their loved ones, from the bride sharing a warm smile with her father before they walked down the aisle to the 14-person head table that seated each member of the bride and groom’s family.

The Couple:

Jacqueline and Patrick

The Wedding:

Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel, Normal, Illinois

The Inspiration:

After the reality set in that we were going to get married, we quickly decided that we wanted to get married in our hometown the following fall, such a cozy time of year. All I could vision was a romantic day — filled with the natural fall beauty, delicate flowers, candlelight, and colors like soft whites, ivories, golds, peaches, pinks, and blues.

The Moments:

Instead of a head table filled with our bridal party, we chose to have a family table that seated both of our families (all 14 of us!). I will never forget sitting at that table — all of us together and so happy. I couldn’t stop thinking about how grateful I was, and will always be, for our families. We couldn’t have been any happier. We were together and surrounded by the people we love the most.

Another very special and favorite moment from our wedding day was my Dad and I doing our father/daughter choreographed dance to ‘My Girl’ by the Temptations. We were both so nervous, and we even it practiced it in the church basement before walking down the aisle! It is a memory that we will never forget.

The Couple Recommends:

Rachael Schirano and her amazing talent! She captured our day so candidly and so perfectly. She is so easy to work with and is passionate about what she does. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer to capture something special.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Rachael Schirano Photography
Event Planning – Fabulous Affairs
Ceremony Venue – Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Reception Venue – Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel
Floral Design – Heaven on Earth Floral Designs
Cake – Sugar Mama Bakery
Cocktail Hour Music – Dan Hubbard
Reception Music – Bluewater Kings Band
Videography – Justin Clough Films
Invitations – Clementine Ink & Paper
Hair Styling – Loft Bridal
Wedding Dress – Mira Couture
Bridal Accessories – Kate Spade, Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – BHLDN
Groom’s Apparel – Black by Vera Wang
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Black by Vera Wang
Rings – New York Jewelers
Rentals – Party Palace
Transportation – Elegant Limousine
Favors – Garrett’s Popcorn of Chicago

A special thanks to Rachael Shirano Photography for sharing Jacqueline and Patrick’s elegant Illinois wedding with Junebug! Be sure to check out her stunning captures in Kate and Brodie’s classic Illinois wedding at Allerton Park Retreat.

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