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November, 2014 Throwback – Mystic Beach Styled Shoot

December 31, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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We’re absolutely captivated by the creative high-fashion styling of this mystic beach styled shoot. Photographed by Paula O’Hara, the waterfront destination is a tremendous backdrop for the ethereal tone of the shoot. Producer, Art Director and Stylist Grace & Saviour was inspired by the passion of the free spirit, which was captured flawlessly by Paula O’Hara. Here’s what Grace & Saviour had to say about the essence of the shoot:

Collaborating with Paula on a separate project, we both realized we were individually drawn to the feel and the lyrics of this song:

‘Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic’

‘And I want to rock your gypsy soul’
-Van Morrison 

We wanted to create a shoot that stripped the song bare, that looked at the feeling of longing, and of the wild, great elements of the sea and the sky. The shoot was dreamed up to allow our team to play with the wild, Irish gypsy spirit, passionate and romantic, on the rugged and unpredictable Donegal coastline. Nothing was set in stone, dresses, hair styles, floral design, were all selected to work with the elements, rather than independent of them. We let ourselves to, be a little free and gypsy like, so that on the day we could enjoy the drifting sands and whipping winds, forage for beach grasses and rock flowers and let Paula and her camera record the results.

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The Talented Team:

Photography – Paula O’Hara
Production, Art Direction & Styling – Grace & Saviour
Floral Design – Ann Marie O Leary
Hair – Cathriona’s Hair
Make-up Artist – Jennifer Ireland Make-up
Dresses – Forever BridalCastle Couture, Una Rodden, The White Gallery
Models – Nerissa MooreTim Powell

We are thrilled that Paula O’Hara shared such incredible artistry with Junebug. For more inspiration for your beach wedding, you have to see Brianna and Hans’ earthy chic Long Beach wedding.

xoxoNicole

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November, 2014 Throwback – Rustic Organic Farm Wedding

December 31, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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Holly and Simon envisioned an earthy, rustic celebration utilizing elements they acquired themselves. Their organic farm wedding in the English countryside was arranged by the bride and groom, along with talented loves ones, from the array of cakes to the floral design. Outstanding English photographer Sam Docker captured all of the well-planned elements, the rustic vibe of the event, and especially the love between Holly and Simon. The light was soft and ethereal over Holly’s parents’ farm on their wedding day, creating a beautiful backdrop for their ceremony and stunning couple portraits. Friends of the newlyweds provided music for the reception, and the night ended with dancing and fireworks under the stars.

The Couple: Holly and Simon

The Wedding: Private residence in the Hempshire, England

The Inspiration:It’s a bit of a joke on me, but ‘Rustic, Organic and earthy’. Those words were somewhat thrown around to describe everything about our wedding. I think the most important thing to us was to create a wedding that was a true and honest reflection of who Simon and I are and what we represent. Almost everything decoration wise came from the land, recycled or gathered from the woods or fields. The food was lamb from our own fields and my father and his and band of merry fishermen lovingly caught all the salmon on a trip to Iceland. The potatoes too were grown in Dad’s veg patch and the cider was from my Grandfathers apple farm.

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

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Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

rustic cocktail hour setup

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

nature inspired reception decor

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

Holly and Simon, Married | Tadley, Hampshire Wedding Photography | Samuel Docker Photography 2014 - www.samueldocker.co.uk

The Moments: “There were too many, but a highlight for me was the ceremony. We had a humanist ceremony and we put a lot of our heart and soul into the planning of it. Seeing it all come together – from the stage my father and Simon built from reclaimed timber, to seeing my best friend Adrian play his banjo as I walked down the isle, to hearing our chosen friends and family sing and read, our wonderful celebrant River who we came to love as a good friend, and last but by no means least seeing my wonderful husband standing up on that stage in all his rustic finery for the first time.

The Couple Recommends: “Sam Docker was a TOTAL legend. He felt like family within 5 minutes of his arrival. He was fun, easy going and so seriously talented. His photos are completely beautiful and capture the feel, love and spirit of the day and all that Simon and I are about. Absolute Love melt down for Sam Docker and would recommend to him to everyone.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Samuel Docker
Officiant – River Jones
Live Band – Sheelanagig
Floral Crown – The Traditional Flower Company
Wedding Dress – Tephi
Rings – Parchment Jewellers

Thank you to Sam Docker for sharing such remarkable images, and to Holly and Simon for sharing their cherished day. For more earthy wedding inspiration, check out Brianna and Hans’ earthy chic Long Beach wedding.

xoxoNicole

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October, 2014 Throwback – Adventurous New Zealand Helicopter Wedding

December 30, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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Some couples plan weddings, while others plan adventures. Free spirits Jeni and James planned a one-of-a-kind helicopter wedding in New Zealand and brought along Golden Hour Studios to capture it all. The pair exchanged their vows in front of family and friends outside of Glendhu Station before being whisked away by Wakana Helicopters to the top of Mt. Roy. Jesse Pafundi of Golden Hour Studios photographed the couple’s tender moments atop the mountain in what are absolutely breathtaking portraits before the helicopter returned them to The Venue where they ate, danced, and enjoyed the company of their loved ones.

The Couple: Jeni and James

The Wedding: Glendhu Station and The Venue, Wanaka, New Zealand

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The Inspiration: “Jeni always wanted a sense of adventure with their wedding, the helicopter certainly brought that factor in. Secondly outdoors was important as James and Jen are more often enjoying life in the sunshine. It was fall in Wanaka so the idea to create an aisle out of leaves created the perfect theme. Finally THE DRESS was of course the utmost important aspect and Jeni wanted whimsical yet elegant and Claire Pettibone is exactly that.

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The Moment: “After saying ‘I DO’ the helicopter arrived and we were whisked off to the top of Mt. Roy overlooking the Wanaka Lake, Jeni took her shoes off and James and her walked along the mountain edge with a bottle of Veuve in tow.
Jesse was somewhere in the background snapping away whilst James and Jen reminicsed on the day so far and the excitement ahead of them for their future together!

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The Couple Recommends: “Maxine from the Venue was the most amazing professional and caring woman you want behind the scenes at any wedding. From the first initial email to visiting the Venue twice before the wedding, Maxine had every last detail sorted in line with the bride’s theme.

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As an extremely special treat, Golden Hour Studios sent over a video taken using a GoPro camera while in the helicopter. How cool!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Golden Hour Studios
Ceremony Venue – Glendhu Station
Reception Venue – The Venue
Floral Design – Flowers by Design
Caterer – The Venue
Cake – Something Special Cakes
Live Music – MOJO Queenstown
Invitations – Wedding Paper Divas
Makeup Artistry – Gemma Wedding Makeup
Wedding Dress – Claire Pettibone
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Sass & Bide
Groom’s Apparel – Calibre
Rings – Ryder Diamonds
Helicopter – Wanaka Helicopters

I don’t know about you, but this wedding has us wanting to take flight. For more adventure, check out Chris and Alice’s choose-your-own-adventure engagement session.

xoxoNicole

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