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Pink and Purple Wedding in Pennsylvania

February 18, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

Pennsylvania is the perfect setting for a traditional wedding with a twist. Kathryn and Rob’s pink and purple wedding began with a traditional church ceremony, before guests headed over to The Glasbern Inn for a rustic reception filled with dancing and cupcakes. The newlyweds spent their first moments together walking in the beautiful autumn leaves as the sun settled into the most breathtaking golden hour, where Alison Conklin Photography captured images the couple will cherish forever.

The Couple:

Kathryn and Rob

The Wedding:

The Glasbern Inn, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania

The Inspiration:

Rob and I love the rustic style that our venue offered. We wanted to keep our decor simple but elegant. We used wooden crates, wheat grass bouquets, and vintage books for our cocktail hour room decor, and kept the reception room simple with white-washed wooden boxes for the centerpieces that held garden roses, hydrangeas, seeded eucalyptus, and wheat grasses in them. We had mini blackboards as table numbers, and printed out our own “Thank You’s” to place at each table setting. Our attire was reflective of our personalities. We stayed true to who we are. I had a vintage-looking lace gown that was comfortable but still looked elegant. Rob wore a dark grey suit with a classic white shirt and skinny black tie. Both of us wanted to feel comfortable and feel ourselves on our wedding day and we definitely feel we achieved that.

The Moments:

Kathryn: My favorite moment of the wedding was the ceremony. It was very special to me because we were married at the Church I grew up going to and by the Monsignor I grew up with serving Sunday Mass. Having said my vows to Rob in such a sacred place is irreplaceable and something I will always cherish.

Rob: My favorite moment was seeing Kathryn walk down the aisle. She looked more beautiful than I ever imagined.

The Couple Recommends:

Without a doubt, Alison and Geoff Conklin were the highlight of our day. Not only were we left with the most amazing and beautiful pictures from our day, but we couldn’t have felt more at ease while getting ready in the morning and all throughout the day. Alison and Geoff are unmatched in the wedding field and the main reason, aside from their incredible talent, is that they are relatable, down-to-earth, and incredibly warm people! We are so blessed to have had them there to share our wedding day with!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Alison Conklin Photography
Ceremony Venue – St. Thomas More Church
Reception Venue – The Glasbern Inn
Cake – Alice Bakery & Confectionery
Live Music – Slippery Band
Invitations – Minted
Hair Styling – Oliver’s Salon and Day Spa
Wedding Dress – Allure Bridals
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Amsale
Groom’s Apparel – Jos. A Bank
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Jos. A Bank
Rings – Gabriel Jewelers
Transportation – J&J Luxury Transportation

Thanks to Alison Conklin Photography for giving Junebug a glimpse into Kathryn and Rob’s sweet pink and purple wedding in Pennsylvania. For more traditional wedding inspiration, check out Stefanie and Tim’s Ivy Lea Club wedding in Ontario.

Marsala Wedding Inspiration at the Barrister Winery

February 18, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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In case you haven’t heard, 2015 is all about Marsala, a color you can find everywhere from New York Fashion Week to interior design inspiration. When we saw this Marsala wedding styled shoot from Valorie Darling Photography, we knew it would be the perfect source of inspiration for fashion-forward couples tying the knot in 2015. The Barrister Winery was the perfect Pacific Northwest venue for the shoot, with its dark wood elements and, of course, the wine! Event planner and designer Andrea Leslie‘s vision was carried out in every detail, from invitations to tablescape to cakes.

Here’s what the experts behind the shoot had to say about their inspiration:

We were inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest in the winter. We included many textures in the florals, paper products, linens, attire and venue that were meant to represent the Evergreen State: the mountains (in the calligraphy font), raw nature elements (wood paneling, escort card branch and lush greenery), as well as wine (Washington state is the new Napa! So having the setting be in a winery was fitting).

For the tablescape, our theme was prevalent with the bold textured metal backdrop. It set the stage for the beautiful pops of metallics in the candles, silverware (or should I say “gold ware”) and sprinkled, rimmed chargers. The centerpiece was organic and free flowing down the table to capture the feeling of a woodsy feast. The place settings were a combination of vintage, cut-crystal and ruby glassware to give hints of the rich color palate as well as that metallic pop with the gold-leafed menus.

As for the cake, we loved the look of naked cakes because of the simplicity and rawness of the cake. The technique used to frost the inner layers creates somewhat of a dusted snow look, which played into our winter vibe. We were spoiled with more than one cake and Batch Bakeshop also created a painted cake with images of grapes and vines for the winery venue. The smooth texture and beautiful paint on the middle cake was perfectly complimented with the naked cakes that had accents of pomegranate berries and sage leaves.

The Talented Team:

Photography – Valorie Darling Photography
Event Planning – Andrea Leslie Weddings
Venue – Barrister Winery
Floral Design – Sunset Floral + Greenhouse
Cake – Batch Bakeshop
Invitations – Jacki Miller
Hair & Makeup Design – Valorie Darling Photography
Wedding Dress – Sarah Seven via The Dress Theory
Bridal Accessories – Trace Henningsen Bridal
Groom’s Apparel – Hugo Boss
Linens – La Tavola
Rentals – Attic Rentals, Event Rents

A warm thank you to Valorie Darling Photography for sharing this beautiful Barrister Winery wedding inspiration with Junebug! For more burgundy wedding details, check out Jennifer and Guillaume’s music festival wedding in France.

Romantic Elopement in Italy

February 18, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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For couples who aren’t interested in the excess that comes along with wedding planning, eloping is a perfect solution. Emily and Marcus chose a destination elopement in Italy for their special day, focusing on keeping the style classic and romantic, and allowing the beauty of Florence and their love to take center stage. The Chicago couple invited the brilliant Matt Lien of Minneapolis along on their adventure to capture the sweet and intimate moments as they exchanged vows and enjoyed a sunset together for the first time as husband and wife.

The Couple:

Emily and Marcus

The Wedding:

Florence, Italy

The Inspiration:

We started planning a big wedding in Minneapolis immediately following our engagement, but became overwhelmed with the details. We felt that we were losing our focus on the point of it all—our commitment to each other. This ended up driving our sort of minimalistic approach.

We stuck to the classics, since our plan to elope was so non-traditional. The contrast just felt right, especially with one of the most beautiful and romantic cities as a backdrop. We only included the things that we thought were important. I chose a romantic lace dress. Marcus made my bouquet himself. We traded in a traditional wedding cake for a gelato pit stop.

The Moments:

The vows. They were so emotional, private, and intimate. We had no officiant, and read our own vows to each other. There was so much laughter and crying, and really living in a moment that we would remember forever. We know that we wouldn’t have been able to experience such intimacy any other way.

The Couple Recommends:

Matt Lien was a perfect fit for us, and played so many more roles than just photographer. We’re truly indebted to him for the entire experience!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Matt Lien
Venue – Hotel Villa la Vedetta
Hair Styling – Adrienne Aereboe
Wedding Dress – Allure Bridals

Thanks to Matt Lien for giving Junebug a special look into Emily and Marcus’ elopement in Italy. Planning an elopement? Be sure to check out Kirsten and Avi’s intimate destination wedding off the Amalfi Coast.

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