WEDDING BLOG

Halloween Masquerade Styled Shoot

October 29, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

With Halloween creeping up, we are loving weddings with beautifully dark romantic elements. This Halloween masquerade styled shoot, captured by Bradley James Photography, is beautiful and delicate, with just a hint of spookiness. Utilizing flowers in the bridal bouquet with black accents is one of our favorite ways to create contrast against all the wedding white. Hey Gorgeous Events chose such fun details with the elegant masks, black tableware, and even the crows hanging above the reception.

The Talented Team:

Photography – Bradley James Photography
Professional Styling and Floral Design – Hey Gorgeous Events
Venue – Henderson Castle
Wedding Party Apparel – The Gown Shop Ann Arbor
Masquerade Masks – Soffitta
Event Rentals – Special Events Rental
Linens and Pillows – Nüage Designs
Paper and Acrylic – Pitbulls and Posies
Hair Styling – Jennifer Grace Stylist
Makeup Artist – Alexandra Nicole

It’s fun to be a little scared sometimes, especially when the subject is as breathtaking as this styled shoot! For more dark wedding style inspiration, check out Kym Ventola’s beautifully dark styled shoot.

Winery Wedding at Cedar Lake Cellars

October 29, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

coral light pink sage green tan

When it’s right, it’s right. Just like Christina and Craig knew it was love, they knew they found their venue the first time they visited Cedar Lake Cellars. The pair planned their winery wedding around the farm’s natural setting and simple elements. Photographer Catherine Rhodes captured so many tender moments, especially the inclusion of Christina and Craig’s adopted son throughout the celebration.

The Couple: Christina and Craig

The Wedding: Cedar Lake Cellars, Hickory Grove, Missouri

The Inspiration: “The wedding was inspired by the venue. Craig has traveled and lived all over the entire world and so it was very surprising that we chose a venue in Missouri to be married. We found the simplicity of the space to be so refreshing and so we did not want to do anything that made the wedding deviate from the clean simplicity of the farm, the green natural landscape, the freshness of the end of summer. Everything was to be super simple and natural and laid back.”

The Moments: When Craig cried when he danced with his mom because he never shows emotion in public and so it was so refreshing for people to see that big gigantic heart of his. Also when my adopted son gave a speech thanking us for adopting him from the orphanage in Ethiopia – I didn’t expect that and it was obviously a real emotional moment where we were so proud of our family.”

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Catherine Rhodes Photography
Venue – Cedar Lake Cellars
Floral Design – Ardell Buchard
Catering – The Nest
Cake – La Patisserie Chouquette
Videography – Nicole Bedwell
Invitations – Printerette Press
Makeup Artist – Emily Miller Makeup
Hair Styling – Stephanie Barnes
Wedding Dress – Daughters of Simone
Bridal Accessories – Toni Frederici
Rentals – The Aries Company

The coral and light pink color palette really set the sweet tone for the whole affair. For more winery wedding inspiration, we love Kym and Rey’s peach and cream rustic winery wedding.

Dramatic Pre-Wedding Session at Point Reyes

October 28, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

black dark blue

Gabe McClintock is a Junebug favorite, so we were thrilled when he shared Nicole and Jon’s dramatic pre-wedding session with us. Gabe told us about the intense wind and fog during the session, but we don’t believe there’s any element he can’t master with his lens. The rich colors of Point Reyes set a striking backdrop for these romantic portraits of the pair before their wedding. Nicole is a photographer herself, so she brought on the best of the best to capture her important day with Jon. The day following this shoot, the couple eloped in the forest at Mount Sutro.