WEDDING BLOG

Charming Australia Wedding with Gorgeous Wedding Party Style with Photos by Hannah Blackmore Photography – Anna and Josh

May 14, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

Today’s real wedding is chalk full of charming details and gorgeous fashion for the entire wedding party. The bride looks absolutely breathtaking in a Johanna Johnson wedding dress and with each bridesmaid in a unique white dress from Zimmerman, each girl’s personal style shines through. The groom looks completely dashing in his blue suit from P.Johnson Tailors, while his groomsmen dawned jackets just a shade darker from Peppers Formal Wear. Fabulous and stylish, this wedding party’s style is perfect for a garden wedding!

The Couple: Anna and Josh

The Wedding: 3.9.2013 – Merribee, NSW South Coast, Australia

The Vision: I wanted to design to be fun but also keep in theme with the venue. The big highlight for us was the gardens so we wanted to make the most of the outdoors.

The Bridal Look: I chose my dress because it was simple, but I loved how the tulle overlay added a bit of flare. I wanted a dress that when I look back in 20 years time I won’t think, “what a mistake!”

The Bridesmaids’ Look: I let the bridesmaids choose their own dresses, shoes and decide their own hairstyles. I wanted them to also feel beautiful and get something that they’ll be able to wear again.

The Men’s Look: Because the wedding was in a garden setting we chose something simple. Josh looks great in blue tones so we chose a grey/blue suit with navy ties and dark brown shoes. The groomsmen wore a similar colour but a shade darker.

The Advice: Choose something that’s not too ‘of the minute fashion’. The last thing you want is to look back in years to come and laugh because their outfits are so terrible! Also choose something the suits the various body shapes – you’re very lucky if you can find a dress that suits all your bridesmaids.

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Hannah Blackmore Photography
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Merribee
Videographer/Film Maker: Encore Media
Catering: Garnish Creative Catering
Florist: Shady Fig
Cake: Elegant Eats
Wedding Dress & Bridal Accessories: Johanna Johnson
Bridesmaids’ Apparel & Accessories: Zimmerman
Groom’s Apparel & Accessories: P.Johnson Tailors (suit), Aquila (shoes)
Groomsmen’s Apparel & Accessories: Peppers Formal Wear
Hair Stylist: Rhiane Schroder Hair & Makeup
Makeup Artist: Claudia Gillett
Rings: Anania Jewellers

Thank you Anna and Josh for sharing your wedding day with us!

Looking for more wedding party style inspiration? Check out this classic bridal party style feature from photographer Sachin Khona!

Bridal Beauty Inspiration – 15 Wedding Makeup Ideas for the Bride

May 13, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

From bold and daring, to soft and romantic, these brides embrace their personal style when they get all dolled up for the big day. Whether you’re going for natural or knock-out, be sure to bring some images of your favorite bridal beauty looks when you meet with your makeup artist to help share your vision. I hope you find what you’re looking for with these 15 wedding makeup ideas for the bride!

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Vancouver, BC Wedding at Bridges Restaurant with Photos by Dallas Kolotylo Photography – Erica and Blake

May 12, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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Erica and Blake’s Vancouver, BC wedding was photographed by Dallas Kolotylo Photography, whose dramatic composition always blows me away. With their work named as one of the top 50 wedding photos of the year in Junebug’s annual Best the Best Wedding Photography contest, Dallas and Sabrina work beautifully together to capture those perfect moments. Enjoy their stunning work with Erica and Blake’s summer celebration!

The Couple: Erica and Blake

The Wedding: 7.27.2013 – Bridges Restaurant, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Goals: That everybody had fun and it was memorable for us!

The Design: We wanted our wedding to be relaxed but romantic. It was quick, lighthearted, but personalized to Blake and I in that every word meant something to us. The cocktail hour was followed by 3 course dinner, lots of drinks, dancing, and fireworks – all with not to much structure to the night. With the decor details we wanted it to not feel overdone; just a few hints of Blake and I.

The Moments: My favorite moment of the day was walking back down the aisle as husband and wife. Close second was walking down the aisle with my dad. The most romantic moments were watching the fireworks, kissing as husband and wife, and having so many special people in one room helping us celebrate.

The Photographer: We were looking for a photographer who was calm, cool, and collected – and obviously talented. In the end, Dallas and Sabrina exceeded all our expectations with a more editorial feel – much like Blake and I. We wanted someone to capture our day rather than have a bunch of forced poses. They understood us and delivered exactly what we wanted.