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Southwest Bohemian Wedding in Lubbock, Texas with Photos by Geoff Duncan – Amanda and Kyle

July 2, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

With a southwestern chic bohemian style, Amanda and Kyle tied the knot at the Spirit Ranch in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by loved ones. Photographed by Geoff Duncan, this wedding is full of unique touches and such personality! There’s so much to love, from the bride’s beaded Anthropologie belt and whimsical floral crown, to the colorful custom invitations and eclectic southwestern inspired decor. Not to mention the groom’s sweet serenade to his bride as her father walked her down the aisle!

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

The Couple: Amanda and Kyle

The Wedding: 10.26.2014 – Spirit Ranch, Lubbock, Texas

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

The Goals: Our main priority was to have a wedding that we wanted allowing our personalities to shine through, and for it to be enjoyable for our families and friends. We made sure that when people were at the wedding there was no question that it was our wedding. We wanted each detail to be reflective of us.

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

The Design: Our wedding style concept was a Southwest, New Mexico wedding with lots of bohemian touches.

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

The Look: I purchased by dress at a sample sale at Unbridaled in Austin. I can get overwhelmed rather easily so going to a sample sale to try and find your wedding dress is pretty scary! The girls at the store were amazing and my oldest sister actually saw another bride wearing the dress that she knew would be mine. Once she heard the other girl say, “It’s pretty but not for me,” my sister stalked the dress until I could try it on! Once I had it on I felt beautiful and lost my breath. My dad was with all of us, and when he cried and told me I looked pretty, I knew it was the one! My shoes were all about something comfortable and pretty so that was all I was going for there! They were rose gold and went with my amazing belt I found at Anthropologie. I actually purchased two of the belts and had my amazing seamstress sew them together so that it would appear to be seamless!

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

The Moments: One of my favorite moments of the day was when Kyle and his groomsmen (who are all musicians) played “I Will Wait” by Mumford & Sons while everyone walked down the aisle. Having Kyle stand at the end of the aisle singing as I walked down with my dad was a moment that I will cherish and love forever. It was beautifully perfect!

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

The Advice: I think the best advice that I can give is don’t get stressed out with all the little details and forget to enjoy where you and your fiancé are. You will never get this period of time back so enjoy your engagement and don’t let the planning take over. For the wedding day just remember to be present and enjoy every bit of it! Also, remember that this day is just the beginning of the adventure not the whole story. 

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

southwest bohemian wedding in Lubbock, Texas, photo by Geoff Duncan | via junebugweddings.com

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Geoff Duncan
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Spirit Ranch
Officiant: Dusty Thompson of Redeemer Church
Invitation Designer: Becca Ray
Catering: Top Tier Catering
Florist: College Flowers
Cake: Simply Decadent Bakery
Wedding Dress: Augusta Jones via Unbridaled
Bridal Accessories: Anthropologie and vintage finds
Hair Stylist: Megan McCreight
Makeup: Jalie Kimbrough Makeup
Live Music: Kyle Perrin (groom)
Favors: Kickapoo Creek Winery

Thank you Amanda and Kyle for sharing your wedding day with us!

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Wedding Planning 101 – Five Steps to Planning Your Wedding, Your Way

July 1, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

Congratulations! You’re engaged and you’re discovering the many ways to creatively express your love and celebrate your marriage. Finding your own way can be one of the most rewarding things about wedding planning, and one of the most challenging. You want to hang on to the euphoria you felt when you first got engaged without having it turn into worries about planning an event. So, before you begin to make the many decisions that will make your big day unique, stop to spend some quality time with your partner focusing on these simple steps to stress-free wedding planning.

2014 Best of the Best Engagement photo - Cornelia Lietz of Cornelia Lietz Hochzeitsreportagen | via junebugweddings.com
Photo by Cornelia Lietz Hochzeitsreportagen

 

Step One: Begin by sharing your dreams and expectations. Talk about what having a wedding means to you, and think about the people and traditions that you want to honor, and the things you’re looking most forward to. Imagine the place you’ll be married, the time of year, and the overall atmosphere. Chances are you both hold some preconceived ideas and desires about your wedding day, and the best time to examine them is when your both ecstatic about getting married.

cheerful Texas wedding by Lavender Joy Weddings with photos by Taylor Lord Photography | via junebugweddings.com
Photo by Taylor Lord Photography

 

Step Two: Create a list of the most important things you’ve shared. Then, take turns prioritizing the list so its a reflection of what you both want from your wedding. Understanding your partners dreams will help you make decisions you’ll feel good about when you get married and throughout the years to come.

sweet engagement and bridal photos by Adam Nyholt of Houston, Texas | junebugweddings.com
Photo by Adam Nyholt

 

Step Three: Have fun brainstorming creative ways to celebrate your preferences, your backgrounds, and your differences, both now and in the future. Use your love and imagination to find ways that you can both get what you’re looking for, and remember that the partnering skills you’re learning today will be a gift you’ll both be grateful for in the years to come.

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Photo by Reid Lambshead of When He Found Her

 

Step Four: Once you have your priorities set, decide on your wedding date and which people you want to tell about your engagement, and when. Consider making your announcement extra special by hosting an engagement party, sharing it at a family event, or putting it in the paper or on your own website. Chances are your parents (and a few of your very closest friends) would rather hear the news directly from you and not through the grapevine, so if it feels right, tell them first.

wedding photo by Australia based wedding photographer Ben Yew Photography + Film | via junebugweddings.com
Photo by Ben Yew Photography + Film

 

Step Five: Keep your list of priorities posted and close at hand throughout your wedding planning process. Use it as a foundation to return to if you’re feeling overwhelmed, it will help you remember whats most important to you when too many details vie for your attention, and when well meaning friends and family members let you know what they think you should do.

Best of the Best winning engagement photo by Ben Sasso | junebugweddings.com
Photo by Ben Sasso

 

As you’re beginning your wedding planning, don’t miss any of our Wedding Planning 101 Series, and head on over to our Plan Your Wedding Hotlists for the best wedding professionals in the world!

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The Junebug Weddings 2014 Love Around the World – Best of the Best Destination Photography Contest is Open for Submissions!

July 1, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

Love Around the World - Best of the Best Destination Photography Contest 2014

Calling all photographers! Our very first Love Around the World – Best of the Best Destination Photography Contest is now open for submissions!

To be featured alongside our world renowned Best of the Best Wedding Photo Collection and our Best of the Best Engagement Photo Collection, this collection will celebrate the best of destination photography with engagement photos, wedding photos, honeymoon photos, anniversary photos and couple’s portraits in locations all around the world.

Love Around the World – Best of the Best Destination Photography Contest will be judged by world renowned destination photographers: Davina + Daniel, Cengiz Ozelsel of Adagion Studios, and Ed Peers, along with the Junebug Editorial Team. This contest will be sponsored by Fotofafa, a post-production photo editing service.

We are calling on photographers to submit their best destination wedding photos, destination engagement photos, honeymoon photos, destination anniversary photos and couple’s portraits in locations all around the world from the past 24 months.

Submit your photos to Junebug's Best of the Best Destination Photography Contest!

We can’t wait to see what you submit!

(The amazing photo above is by Leah Muse of The Life You Love Photography)

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