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1960’s Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Wedding

September 30, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

Taking place at a Frank Lloyd Wright venue, Allie and Timmy’s 60’s inspired wedding incorporated retro designs and different pop culture artifacts, including a typewriter. Their bright and joy-filled day was beautifully captured by Kimberly Seabury, who’s emphasis on photographing the emotions of the day made for some seriously breathtaking imagery! In honor of The Beatles, Woodstock, and Twiggy, sit back and enjoy Allie and Timmy’s 1960’s Frank Lloyd Wright inspired wedding.

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The Couple: Allie & Timmy

The Wedding: 8.2.14 in Salem, Oregon

The Inspiration: Our inspiration for the wedding was mid century design meets classic cocktail party. The two kind of go hand and hand, so it was a pretty fun process of gathering ideas and making our ideas a reality. We’ve both always been into classic design, so getting married was really a great way to showcase our style and get creative. I’ve always dreamed of having a fancy soiree, reminiscent of a party scene from an old movie. And also to have a swanky party with a lounge feel. And we were able to incorporate the two. It was cocktail classy meets lounge retro. The fashion fell into the same categories. Though my dress wasn’t actually vintage, I like to describe it as a 1950’s Vogue drawing. Very flowing, yet also very angular. Tim’s suit was very 1960’s. A classic suit, with a fashionable flair. Very mod. He looked like one of the Beatles! 

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The Moments: There were so many great moments I will never forget, so it’s hard to choose just one! It was amazing being able to see so many friends and family together in the same place. It was great getting to see everyone having the best time and telling me so. And of course, it was beautiful to spend the whole night with the man of my dreams. But I’d have to say that the best moment for me was being able to watch my grandparents share a dance with one another. To see the love they still have for each other is so inspiring and touching. I can only hope Tim and I persevere and are lucky enough to grow old with each other.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Kimberly Seabury
Ceremony & Reception Venue – The Gordon House
Floral Designer – Ponderosa & Thyme
Officiant – Mike Honan
Catering – Wild Pear
Cake – Country Cake Shop
Wedding Dress – Cocoon Silk
Videographer – Sam Learn
Makeup Artist – Amber McMullin
Hair Stylist – Stacy Birch
Bridal Accessories – Nordstrom
Bridesmaid’s Apparel – Modcloth
Groom’s Apparel – Shyrock’s
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Shyrock’s
Rentals – All Star Rentals

The Couple Recommends: Everyone who contributed to our wedding did and outstanding job! Every vendor brought so much to the table and really made the wedding come together. I couldn’t have been happier!

Thank you Allie and Timmy for sharing your fantastically retro and chic day with us! For more vintage inspiration, check out this rad Vintage Wedding at Mercury Hall!

xoxoCarrie

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20 Out of the Box Date Ideas

September 30, 2014 | lexi

Cornelia Lietz Hochzeitsreportagen Photo by Cornelia Lietz Hochzeitsreportagen

Whether you’re planning something special for your anniversary, or just want to keep life interesting, we’ve compiled 20 date ideas to inspire you to create a date that you and your partner are bound to love! Check out our list, and leave a comment below with your own favorite date idea!

1. Picnic in the park

Pack a blanket and your favorite bottle of wine for a lazy day of people watching and enjoying time outside.

picnic Photo by Thomas Pellicer

2. Horseback Riding

Hit a trail on horseback for a laid back afternoon.

horsebackriding Photo by Ash Imagery

3. County Fair

A trip to the fair is a great excuse to eat fried food and act like a kid!

fair Photo by Michael Wachniak

4. Exercise together

Go on a jog or take a yoga class together. Bonus points if you can incorporate your pet like these two!

yoga Photo by Daniel Stark Photography

5. Board Game Night

Great for couples with a competitive edge, board game nights are inexpensive, provide hours of entertainment, and don’t even require a change out of your pajamas!

boardgame Photo by Ken Kienow

6. Canoeing 

Rent a kayak or canoe for a few peaceful hours on the water alone with your special someone.

canoe2 Photo by Taylor Lord Photography

7. Bike ride

Get some fresh air by breezing through your city’s streets on bicycle. If you want to try something unique, rent a tandem!

bikeride Photo by Gleason Photography

8. Have a water gun war

Get playful and cool down on a hot summer day with a couple of Super Soakers!

watergun Photo by Spencer Combs

9. Splurge on a weekend trip

Surprise your partner with plane tickets for a spur of the moment weekend trip! (Be sure their schedule is open before you book)

airplane Photo by Raheel Gauba of Fia Forever Photography

10. Act like tourists

Don’t have the time or money to travel the world? Spend a day exploring your own city like a tourist, and be sure to take lots of pictures!

tourist Photo by Adagion Studio

11. Get caricatures

Have a street artist draw caricatures of the two of you to be whimsically displayed in your home!

caricature Photo by Adagion Studio

12. Walk a dog

If you don’t have a pup of your own, borrow a friend’s, or volunteer together at your local animal shelter!

dogwalk Photo by Amanda Wilcher of Amanda Wilcher Photographers

13. Spend time outdoors

Climb a tree, take a hike, and enjoy each other’s company while getting some fresh air.

tree Photo by Ash Imagery

14. Go Rollerskating

Take it to the next level by dressing in sweat bands and 70’s attire as you zoom through a park or your neighborhood in a pair of super cool rollerskates.

rollerskate Photo by Ricki Ford

15. Take a Scenic Flight

Check out the aerial view of your favorite city by taking a scenic flight. Be sure to check Groupon for deals in your area!

scenicflight Photo by KLK Photography

16. Visit a Library

Make your inner nerd grin by spending your day together with your noses in books.

library Photo by Scobey Photography

17. Visit a Farm

Learn how to milk a cow and take home some fresh produce!

chickens Photo by Lauren Belknap of Callaway Gable

18. Browse through a record store

A perfect date for music lovers!

record Photo by DWJ Studio

19. Go to a football tailgate

Even if you don’t plan on going to the actual game, tailgates are fun and festive! Dress up in game-day gear, grill out, and sip your favorite brew while laughing at outrageous body paint on crazy fans.

football Photo by Matthew Moore Photography

20. Recreate your first date.

Laugh about how nervous you were and bask in nostalgia as you think of how far you’ve come since date #1.

date Photo by Heather Waksa Photography

Don’t forget to comment below with your own favorite date idea, and check out this Vancouver by Bike Engagement Photo Shoot for more date inspiration!

xoxo

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Beautifully Dark Styled Shoot

September 30, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

I am so incredibly in awe of Kym Ventola’s photography and creative mind. Straight from the pages of a fairytale, this beautifully dark styled shoot sought to capture the introverted bride in all her graceful, dreamy glory. It might just be me, but the look, feel, and message of this shoot remind me of Maleficent, or how I wish that movie had been styled and shot. I also can’t get over the gorgeous gown, veil, and crown from this shoot, they fit flawlessly with the forest setting.

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From the Photographer: “I was inspired to shoot after sunset in the woods of northern Arizona. I love things that are “Beautifully dark” and had been dreaming of this shoot for almost a year.
Many of my dearest friends are introverts and many of my sweet, beautiful brides describe themselves as introverts as well. I wanted to embrace that bride…remind her that it’s beautiful to be genuine and not fake a smile. There’s something incredibly romantic and eerie at the same time to shoot with this intention.
I hope you love this project as much as I do.”
“I chose to work with these specific artists because we all connected with how beautiful our world is at night. It’s a mysterious time of day, especially in the woods. It can be eerily quiet; your imagination runs wild with the slightest sound or movement. I’ve always loved the nighttime since I was little, and connected with being quiet, in the dark. I’m not a depressed or sad human being, I just find more peace at nighttime and it allows me to reconnect with myself in such a busy world. Ironically, I’m a very outgoing extrovert. I love being around people. It’s all about balance. ;) When I asked Jihan (the model) to be a part of this project, we talked over coffee about the emotion of the shoot and what we were looking to capture. She got it right away. I wanted HER to be her. No fake smiles. No fake laughter. Just the real her.”

The Photo Shoot Team:

Photography – Kym Ventola Photography
Makeup – Stephanie Nieheisel, SN Makeup Artist
Gown, Veil & Robe – Ouma
Model – Sarah Jihan
Stylist – Misha West
Crown – Xappaland
Jewelry – Frances Boutique
Undergarment – Free People

Thanks so much to Kym and her team of outstanding creatives for putting this breathtaking shoot together! If you’re looking for more woodland inspiration, check out Enchanted Woodland Bridal Style Shoot!

xoxoCarrie

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