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Winter Wedding Inspiration at Kraftsmen Cafe in Houston, Texas

February 26, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Spring may be around the corner, but there is still plenty of time for winter wedding inspiration before the seasons change. Today’s wedding inspiration comes by way of Texas, where winters are more mild but just as romantic as you might find on the East Coast. The talented wedding professionals of Houston who collaborated on this styled shoot gathered at Kraftsmen Cafe with an assortment of the most gorgeous florals and rich textiles.

Here’s a little insight about the shoot from photographer Laura Sponaugle:

Texas winter is like autumn in the Great Northeast: the air is crisp and the leaves fall late, but there is always a fireside waiting to warm a couple’s hands and hearts. This is why people don’t shy away from winter weddings in Texas. For this styled shoot, artists from around Houston came together in the Heights neighborhood to create a wedding inspiration that brings together the cozy comfort of country living with a touch of city sophistication. With its eclectic blend of old and new, Houston Heights is the perfect locale for a Texas Winter Wedding. Capturing the feeling of tradition and innovation as well as comfort and class, we chose to shoot in the Heights at Kraftsmen Café.

Once a fine dining establishment, the café can be molded into a perfect setting for any intimate event. Rebekah from Poppy & Vine Events served as the creative director of the shoot. Rebekah envisioned a bride invigorated by the cold and enamored of the future: rose-gold sunbeams splash off our bride’s floral crown and hint at a secret – there is a warmth in winter. We also emphasized the wild unpredictability of romance. The overflowing floral arrangements from Blush & Vine mimic a field of hill-country wild flowers – untamed yet elegantly posed, befitting a mood of contemplation and joy. Textiles from Over the Top Linen dressed the table: classic, bold blue linens suggest strength and are layered with a textured fabric that brings customary warmth to a table where two families recline, laugh, and revel in the happiness of new found love, breaking bread together to become kin.

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The Talented Team:

Photography – Laura Sponaugle Photography
Event Planning – Poppy + Vine Events
Venue – Kraftsmen Cafe
Floral Design – Blush and Vine
Cake – Dolce Designs
Invitations – Vanessa Broomfield
Hair & Makeup Styling – Southern and Adorn
Wedding Dress – BHLDN
Linens – Over the Top Linen

A special thanks to Laura Sponaugle Photography for sharing this romantic Texas wedding inspiration from Kraftsmen Cafe with Junebug! For more winter wedding inspiration, check out this Maine mountain wedding inspiration at Merrill House.

xoxoNicole

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Whimsical Mountain Wedding in Oregon

February 26, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Mountains are a place of whimsy and wonder, making them the ideal location for a whimsical woodland wedding in Oregon. Charming couple Mark and David envisioned a stylish celebration among the trees, surrounded by their closest loved ones and sharing messages of love on their wedding day. JOS studios captured the Mt. Hood Organic Farms wedding, where Mark and David were so excited they could hardly keep their feet on the ground.

The Couple:

Mark and David

The Wedding:

Mt. Hood Organic Farms, Portland, Oregon

The Inspiration:

Woodland whimsy. Contemporary and stylish with a healthy dose of Oregon mountains and forests.

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The Moments:

Honestly, it is impossible to choose just one moment. The ceremony (poem from Melanie Goodreaux, singing from the Okamoto girls), the toasts, the music, the beautiful love felt throughout.

The Couple Recommends:

Jos Studios is awesome. Jos is an artist – a visionary and stubbornly meticulous. The pictures so beautifully capture the events of the day. Lady Hannah of Duchess Clothiers is amazing. She listens well, offers great insights and sews up a storm! A New Groove really brought the energy and emotion to cap off the evening. All the band is so talented – extra shout outs to Leisa and Paul.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – JOS studios
Event Planning – Bon Soiree
Venue – Mt. Hood Organic Farms
Day-Of Coordination – Cassandra Cass Coordinating
Floral Design – Geranium Lake
Catering – Cultivate Catering
Cake – Papa Haydn
Desserts – Chef Krista Garcia
Ceremony Music – Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
Reception Music – A New Groove
Invitations – Crave Design
Grooms’ Apparel – Duchess Clothier
Transportation – Eco Shuttle

A huge thank you to JOS studios for sharing Mark and David’s whimsical wedding in Oregon with Junebug! Planning a mountain wedding? Check out Megan and Ross’ romantic elopement in the woods.

xoxoNicole

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From Blogger to Bride – Before Planning a Wedding, Get Inspired!

February 25, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

Most people will tell you that deciding on your budget or finalizing your guest list is the first thing to do when planning a wedding. However, I couldn’t disagree more! Before you plan anything, you need to get inspired.

Getting inspired means a few different things. It can mean spending hours upon hours in our Real Weddings Gallery or it can mean figuring out what inspires you most about your big day. Before you get stressed to the max by Pinterest overload, you need to sit down and list out your wedding priorities (i.e. the things that are most important to you on your wedding day). Creating a list of priorities will help you to narrow in on your inspiration. Here is my list of priorities for my own wedding day:

1. Great food

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2. A family oriented, intimate ceremony

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3. Good music for dancing

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And obviously,

4. Gorgeous photographs

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Since my priorities include an intimate ceremony, I know that I want my wedding to be on the smaller side, say 100 guests or less. I also know that I need to budget for a top notch photographer, yummy food, and a good DJ and/or live band.

If you list out your wedding priorities, wedding planning will be easier and you will be happier come your big day! Now I know a bit more about what I am looking for when I browse the internet for inspiration, and it won’t be so overwhelming.

The next step in getting inspired is to create a more concrete vision of your wedding aesthetic. I turned to Emma Arendoski of Emmaline Bride for help. Emma recently wrote a new book titled The Inspired Wedding, and I thought reading her book may help me narrow in on my wedding’s look and feel. Emma’s book includes 7 “dream themes,” including Romantically Vintage, Farmhouse Rustic, Beach Bliss, Urban Chic, Free Spirit, Traditional, and Boho Style. Her book is also full of gorgeous wedding photos and tons of tips and advice on how to achieve your desired wedding theme. This book is perfect for the couple who is just beginning to plan their wedding.

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After reading Emma’s book, I decided that Romantically Vintage fits me best. Emma’s book also helped me choose a color scheme. Since my wedding is in the fall and I love the romantic look, my colors are going to be cranberry, varying shades of gold, and dusty blue. Here is a style board I created after choosing my colors and theme. Actually, my mother specifically asked me to create this for her.

*Curating a Pinterest board or style board similar to mine will help you and others in your wedding understand your vision.

Wedding Color Palette

Images courtesy of Style Me Pretty, Rue de Seine, Magnolia Rouge, Brides, and The Wedding Chicks

Now that I know my wedding priorities and I have a more concrete idea of my wedding style the next thing to do is set up my budget and start checking off my wedding checklist. Stay tuned for the release of these two new wedding planning tools 2 weeks from today!

Thanks to our friends over at Emmaline Bride for sending us a copy of The Inspired Wedding. To purchase your own copy, head on over to Amazon or Emmaline Bride today!

xoxoCarrie

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