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Charleston, South Carolina Military Wedding Style – Elizabeth and Tien

November 10, 2011 | editorial team

The Couple: Elizabeth and Tien

The Wedding: 6.25.11- St. Luke’s Chapel and Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC

What three adjectives that best describe your wedding? Romantic, Fun, Memorable

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? My basic likes and dislikes ultimately influenced my wedding style. I made choices based on what felt right, and felt like “me”. I wanted to be able to look back on my wedding pictures 50 years down the road, and still love every aspect of our wedding day.

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? Looking back, there are so many magical memories and moments of the day. Those that I love the most are getting ready with all of my closest girlfriends- reminiscing on times past, and sharing in the excitement of the day, all of the smiles of on-lookers, making you feel beautiful and special. Dancing the night away with the guests and seeing how much fun everyone was having was truly fantastic, and my all time favorite memory is walking down the aisle to my husband and seeing the emotion on his face as he saw me for the first time in my wedding dress, as his bride.

The Wedding Color Palette: Navy Blue, Ivory, Green, and Fuschia/Pinks

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Virgil Bunao
Event Planner: Shannon McLeod
Ceremony Venue: St. Lukes Chapel
Reception Venue: Charleston Place Hotel
Videographer/Film Maker: Eight21productions
Florist: Bloom by Elizabeth Klumb
Cake: Cakes by Kasarda
Wedding dress: Bella Vista Bridal
Alterations: The Rose Knot
Bridal accessories: Out of Hand, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Bridesmaids apparel and accessories: Bill Levkoff from Bridal Mart
Groom and groomsmen apparel and accessories: Military uniforms from US Air Force Men’s Dress
Non-Military groomsmen: Mens Wearhouse
Hair: Willow Salon
Makeup: Jonny with Jonny Cosmetics
Live music: Palmetto Strings and The Finesse Band with EastCoast Entertainment
Transportation: Absolutely Charelston
Favors: Personalized Fortune cookies
Rings: Engagement Ring from Saettele, Bride’s wedding band from Simons Jewelers and Groom’s wedding band from Shane Co.

Thank you very much Elizabeth and Tien for sharing your wedding with us!

To find inspiration for your our personal wedding style, don’t miss our wedding photo gallery!

All images above by Virgil Bunao.

Coral and Carolina Blue Sweet Southern Wedding Style – Joy and Brad

November 9, 2011 | editorial team

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The couple: Joy and Brad

The Wedding: 7.16.11 – Morganton Community House, Morganton, North Carolina

What three adjectives that best describe your wedding? Fun, Elegant & Simple

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? I am a simple girl and so is my husband. I wanted a elegant yet simple wedding with accents of coral. White flowers for center pieces along with greenery. I wanted our personalities to reflect in our wedding. I also saw several pictures in the bridal magazines that inspired this elegant and simple wedding style.

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? My dad and I did a surprise dance for our reception. We had practiced for months. It started out with Butterfly kisses then it went to Do You Love Me, Baby Got Back, and finally ended with Butterfly Kisses. It was such a surprise to everyone and we pulled the entire dance off perfectly. Another moment that I will always remember is seeing my husband tear up as I walked down the aisle. That was such a magical moment for the both of us.

Wedding color palette: Coral with Carolina Blue accents

The Weddng Team:

Photographer: Caroline Ghetes
Event Planner: Angel Digh
Ceremony Venue: El Bethel Baptist Church
Reception Venue: Morganton Community House
Videographer/Film Maker: Wreen Productions
Officiant: Rev. Ron Cooper
Invitation Designer: 123 print.com
Catering: Morganton Community House
Florist: Crescent Flowers
Cake: Susan Owens
Wedding dress: Private Label from NY Bride & Groom
Bridal accessories: Bedazzled in Gastonia
Bridesmaids apparel and accessories: Belk
Groom and groomsmen apparel and accessories: Joys Bridal
Hair: Amanda Troll
Make up: Merle Norman
DJ: DC Ostrander
Favors: The Knot
Rings: Micheals Jewelry

Thank you for sharing your southern wedding with us Joy and Brad!

All images above by Caroline Ghetes

To find inspiration for your own personal wedding style, don’t miss our wedding photo gallery!

Retro Vintage Vegas Engagement Photo Shoot by Callaway Gable Photography

November 8, 2011 | editorial team

black bright red chartreuse dark blue emerald green gold

Encouraging each and every couple to embrace their own personal style is our editorial mission here at Junebug, so I love when a shoot like this comes along and goes all the way, 100%, over-the-top to showcase the look and personality that a soon-to-be-married couple loves to embody. Wedding planner extraordinaire Alexandra Rembac of Sterling Engagements and her fiance Jonathan had a retro Vegas vision for their engagement photos, and who better to bring it to life than the team at Callaway Gable Photography? What fun!

From photographers, Brian and Allie of Callaway Gable Photography:

Our close friend and wedding client, Alexandra Rembac of Sterling Engagements, has always dreamt of a glamorous old-Hollywood inspired engagement session in Las Vegas. Hello! This is what Allie and I live for.

Our first challenge was to figure out where in Vegas to shoot. Much of Las Vegas is new and does not fit with a vintage 1940s photo shoot, except for downtown Las Vegas. Perfect! Now, how do we get access to a casino? My good friend Paul Vato owns a cigar shop in the world famous Binions Casino (former home of the World Poker Tour). Its called Vato Cigars, and he rolls and makes his own cigars! Somehow he managed to get the owners to give us unprecedented access to photograph all over the casino. One of Jonathans best friends and groomsmen works in Hollywood, styling for television and movies. In fact, his family owns Western Costume Company the worlds oldest and largest costume company. Alex and Jonathan grabbed several outifts from the 1940s and Alex had her hair styled in the same time period too. This shoot is a great example of what can be done when a client really takes the time and effort to plan their engagement shoot. It also represents what Allie and I are all about: Going above and beyond to make our clients personal and poignant images that they and their family will enjoy for years. ENJOY!

The Photoshoot Team:
Paul Vato of Vato Cigars
Location: Binion’s Casino
Costumes: Western Costume Company
Makeup: Your Beauty Call in Las Vegas
Wardrobe Stylist: Branden Marks

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful engagement photos with us Alexandra and Johnathan! To read more about this engagement shoot visit the Callaway Gable blog!

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