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Garden Inspired Wedding in Manitoba

October 24, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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Naomi envisioned a garden inspired wedding for her big day marrying Lewis. Rifle Paper Co. served as her source of inspiration for the romantic floral details used throughout the day. The pair hopped in brightly-colored convertible Volkswagen bugs with the wedding party and photographer Curtis Moore as they made their way to Pineridge Hollow.

The Couple: Naomi and Lewis

The Wedding: Pineridge Hollow, Manitoba, Canada

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The Inspiration: “My inspiration was Rifle Paper Co. I wanted to emulate a garden party that was whimsical, simple and romantic. I had so much fun planning it and found the day came together just as I had envisioned. The girls dresses were Donna Morgan’s Peach Fuzz, which were light and airy and the color just popped when paired with their bouquets. The girls did simple braids in their hair and make up was more neutral. For myself, my dress was my favorite part of what to shop for. I went with Champagne, rather then the traditional white as it seemed to look better with my olive skin and blonde hair. The guys wore navy and did skinny ties with suspenders.

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The Moments: “Our favorite moment at our wedding was our ceremony. Lewis and I wrote our own vows and wanted to keep the ceremony very personal. We had about 75 guests, which was perfect for making the ceremony feel more intimate. The music that played in the background set the tone while guests waited for the processional to start. We had waited two years for this moment and we both could not to finally be husband and wife.

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The Couple Recommends: “On our wedding day, just before the ceremony, Lewis split his pants. Our photographer quickly took care of the situation by taking the pants to a seamstress and having them back with Lewis within the hour to continue with our day. I’m not sure what we would have done with out him.

We really loved working with Jordan Popowich, he is newer in the industry, but I think that is what we loved the most about working with him. He was really easy to talk to prior to the wedding and great to work with afterwords. He has worked really hard to capture exactly what we were looking for throughout our day and has gone above and beyond to make us so pleased with our upcoming final product by asking for lots of details of what we want in our video.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Moore Photography
Venue – Pineridge Hollow
Floral Design – The Floral Fixx
Cake – Jenna Rae Cakes
DJ – Platinum Productions
Videographer – JP Media Works
Makeup Artist – Edward Carrier
Hair Styling – Edward Carrier
Wedding Dress – Allure Bridals
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Donna Morgan
Groom’s Apparel – Nordstrom
Rings – William Noble
Favors – Bath & Body Works

There were so many incredibly special moments shared by Naomi and Lewis on their wedding day, and Curtis Moore Photography makes us feel like we were there to witness them too. In case you missed it, Curtis also photographed Veronique and Glen’s unique backyard wedding in Calgary.

xoxoNicole

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Junebug Love Story – Veronique & Glen

October 23, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

After sharing Veronique and Glen’s wedding with you last week, we had to know more about how this creative couple met. Without giving too much away, it’s safe to say Veronique had a lasting effect on Glen during their very first encounter.

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How They Met:

Veronique: Glen was looking for a new tattoo. I was a tattoo artist. Thankfully, Mr. Google, when asked about “tattoo Calgary” spat out my business’ website. Click…Click…’Hmmm…She’s a great artist, and, in the pictures of her in her aprons, she looks pretty cute.’ He decided he wanted to meet me – for my art and my smile. A phone call later, the appointment was set.

I was a cute and strong woman from Montreal, running my own business in Calgary and being quite successful at it. I had many hobbies and a cute little dog. I didn’t know that this guy “Glen” who would be coming in for a tattoo just might wind up to be someone special.

After our first session for his tattoo, Glen couldn’t get me off his mind. I couldn’t forget his gentlemanly ways. 2 tickets to a show as a tip resulted in a memorable first-date (although we weren’t dating yet), complete with homemade picnic and live music, and left me with an impressed palate. Over the next few months, we began to know each other and spent time together at the symphony and over dinners. Eventually, the tattoo came to an end but the relationship started with an awesome ski trip to Banff where the shooting stars and visiting wildlife told them that this was ‘right’.

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The Moment They Knew:

Veronique: The courtship was a long 6 months where we both grew to know each other. I was impressed by the home-cooked picnic Glen brought to the show and his gentleman ways, and Glen was impressed by my beauty, knowledge, intelligence, and sense of humour. There wasn’t one particular moment when we knew it was love, but a series of events where love grew naturally. It’s pretty hard to ignore how awesome the person next to you is while shooting stars are firing over your head, though!

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The Proposal:

Veronique: Our relationship “officially” started in Golden BC on New Year’s, with our first kiss in a frozen gondola just after midnight. So, while driving out to the west coast of Canada for a vacation, Glen made the suggestion that we stop by the ski hill (during the summer) to take the gondola to the top and have a look around since he’d never seen it before during the summer. On the way up, while reminiscing about the happy events we had shared and the peace that our love brings to their life, Glen got down on one knee, in the same gondola where we first kissed, and asked for my hand in marriage. I said yes.

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I Always Think of My Partner When:

Veronique: I see the world. The air, the birds, the many hearts that we each find while walking around, the ground beneath us and the sky above all make us think of each other. We are constantly connected.

We’re so grateful to Veronique and Glen for sharing their day, and to Curtis Moore for sharing his stunning images. For more behind-the-scenes romance, read the story of Kim and Travis’ Christmas proposal.

xoxoNicole

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Junebug’s Top 10 Chicago Venues

October 23, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

Junebug loves an urban wedding, and we can’t get enough of the modern, stylish, and stunning venues the windy city has to offer. We’ve narrowed down our top 10 Chicago venues for you. Whether you’re a Chicago local or the city is your dream destination for your nuptials, these venues provide top notch service, unique architectural elements, and space for any sized event.

1. PUBLIC Chicago combines modern style and excellent service. This unique hotel aims to cater to your event needs, without weighing you down with services that are not relevant to your vision. PUBLIC provides sleek design throughout the space, with gorgeous views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s urban landscape.

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2. Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is a premiere venue located in the Gold Coast Historic District in downtown Chicago. The brilliant architecture of the building lends itself to large windows that offer one-of-a-kind views of the city. Inspired by French hospitality, the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower ensures every elegant moment of your day is exactly as you envisioned.

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3. The Murphy provides the perfect mix of French Renaissance charm with contemporary Chicago-style. The elegant venue has grand, intricately designed dome ceilings, which turns the volume up on your ceremony photos. The Murphy’s interior lends itself to a variety of wedding styling choices, from French rustic to urban vintage to purely elegant.

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4. Room 1520, located in the heart of Chicago’s Artistic West Loop, is the loft venue of your dreams due to its extraordinary versatility. The venue provides a spacious and elegant canvas for filling out your day exactly as you imagined it. Transform the 4,000 square foot space from minimalist to magical in whatever style and arrangement fits you wedding needs.

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5. The Ivy Room brings rich nature into the center of the Chicago cityscape. The historic venue is covered from floor to ceiling in–you guessed it–ivy of luscious green. The intimate venue provides the perfect sense of romance to your affair, making you feel as if the whole world outside the walls of the venue has stopped to hear you exchange your vows.

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6. Winter Garden is located in the center of the Harold Washington Library Center. From marble floors to large glass-panel dome ceiling,  Winter Garden is a space filled with light. The refreshing turquoise color of the architecture pairs beautifully with many wedding styles, and there are several indoor trees providing a natural contrast to the contemporary structure.

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7. Venue One is an event space with pizzazz. The versatile space and accommodating staff are prepared to transform the venue into the wedding you’ve carefully planned. Modern, elegant, and stylish weddings perfectly fit into the Venue One’s setting. With dazzling views of downtown Chicago, a contemporary bride can’t say no to Venue One.

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8. The Crystal Gardens is exactly as luscious and dazzling as the name depicts. This indoor garden, located on Chicago’s Navy Pier, is filled with lavish greenery, elegant fountains, and is all surrounded by a glass atrium. The spacious venue boasts enough room for weddings with up to 500 guests, making it the perfect venue for your celebration, no matter the size.

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9. Loft on the Lake is a versatile space that mixes dark and light using exposed brick and warm oak timber for the interior, all illuminated by 65 foot-long skylight. This unique feature sets Loft on the Lake apart from other urban Chicago venues. The oak interior is perfect for a rustic affair in the city, but the space can also be transformed to fit your wedding vision.

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10. Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, located on the Loyola University campus, is the ideal location for your fairy tale nuptials. This elegant, old-world venue could appear in a storybook with its gardens, pathways, and terrace overlooking the mansion grounds. The space has even been famously featured in films like “My Best Friend’s Wedding.”

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The city of Chicago is filled with lights, art, and music that inspires these venues to provide a cutting-edge setting and phenomenal experience for your wedding day. For more of our venue favorites, see which Austin venues made our top 10 list.

xoxoNicole

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