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Calendar of Wedding Events – April 2012

April 3, 2012 | editorial team

This year, instead of bringing flowers in its May wake, April itself promises to be filled with flowers (and dresses, and cakes, and cocktails…) the entire month at these gorgeous events happening around the country!

Bridal Bash 2012 at The Nature Museum

Sip, nosh, and mingle! Check out fabulous trends, sample seasonal cuisine, and marvel at amazing cakes created for the cake design challenge…all at the beautiful Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Talented professionals from Event Creative, Limelight Catering, Lola Event Productions, Sugar Chic Designs, Style Creative, and many more will be on hand to share all of the awesome ways that they can make your event spectacular.

April 5, 2012; 6-9 pm
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
Tickets available through Natural Museum Bridal Bash

Bridal Bash Chicago at The Nature Museum

 

Sarah Seven and Ivy & Aster Trunk Shows at L.A.’s new Lovely Bride

Lovely Bride has long been a favorite of New York brides, and is now bringing all the loveliness to their new L.A. outpost! Come check out this beautiful new boutique AND some pretty fab dresses at either the Sarah Seven (April 20-22) or Ivy & Aster (April 27-29) Trunk Show.

April 20-22, Sarah Seven
April 27-29, Ivy & Aster
Lovely Bride
638 1/2 North Roberston Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
www.lovelybride.com for reservations

Sarah Seven Wedding Dresses at L.A. Wedding Dress shop Lovely Bride

 

Dazzling Details Wedding Bazaar

Dazzling Details is the event where you can find all your wedding details in one location, on one day! From cake toppers to your fascinators, favors and shoe accessories, they’ve brought them all under one roof for you! Be a VIP ticket holder and get a luxury swag bag full of amazing products and enjoy a continental breakfast.

April 22, 2012; 12-6 pm
The Historic Savage Mill Manor
8502 Fair Street
Savage, MD 20763
Tickets available at www.dazzlingdetailsbazaar.com

Dazzling Details Bazaar

 

The Wedding Salon – Luxury Wedding Show

The Wedding Salon puts on a magical New York bridal show and expo for NY brides. Countless luxury wedding pros will be available to help you plan your big day. Discover the latest trends in photography, invitations, honeymoons, couture gowns, cakes, and more, while enjoying beauty makeovers, cocktails, and incredible table decor!

April 23, 2012; 4-8pm
The Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
For tickets, visit www.weddingsalon.com or email [email protected] to enter to win tickets!

The Wedding Salon New York

 

Carolina Herrera Spring 2013 Bridal Trunk Show

The one and only, and much revered fashion designer, Carolina Herrera, is having a trunk show at her Beverly Hills boutique, featuring her 2013 bridal collection. If you’re looking for a wedding dress that is timeless, refined, and exquisitely romantic, then this is a don’t miss event!

April 26 – 28, 2012
8441 Melrose Place, Los Angeles, CA
RSVP 323-782-9090

Carolina Herrera Spring 2013 Bridal Trunk Show

 

LULY YANG COUTURE’s 10th Year Anniversary Couture Runway Show- A Monarch’s Tale: The Journey of a Decade

Luly Yang’ inspired creations never fail to make me gasp in wonder and then lust after one of her glamorous, elegant dresses. She does wonders with luxurious fabrics, spot-on draping, and oh-so-perfect embellishments. Come see exactly what I mean at her annual evening wear runway show that will be held at the beautiful Fremont Studios. Save the date and support Seattle Children’s Hospital while enjoying an evening of haute couture, cocktails and more!

April 27, 2012
Fremont Studios
155 North 35th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Tickets on sale now at www.lulyyang.com

Luly Yang 2012 Couture Runway Show

 

To Have & To Hold – A Wedding Event by Etsy

Lucky, lucky New York brides! To Have & To Hold is the first-ever wedding event hosted by Etsy, and it’s being held in NYC! They will be showcasing items from some of the most unique Etsy weddings sellers and bring different ceremony and celebration styles to life. They’ll help you find handmade and vintage pieces that work for your personality and budget, including wedding dresses, wedding party attire, accessories, decor and paper goods. I know the inspiration is going to be absolutely dripping from everything there!

April 28, 2012; 10am-6pm
91 – The Event Space
91 Horatio Street
New York, NY 10014
Tickets available through Eventbrite

To Have & To Hold Etsy Wedding Event, Photo by Lovelee Flowers

 

For those interested in photography, there are even more events featured on Photobug today, including great workshops offered by Junebug’s members.

And we’re not done yet! Later today, on What Junebug Loves, we’ll be featuring a seriously charming wedding that we totally adore. See you soon!

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Seaside Destination Wedding in Santorini, Greece – John and Joseph Photography

March 30, 2012 | editorial team

Santorini Greece Wedding photo by John and Joseph Photography

The Couple: Anna and Andreas

The Wedding: 5.1.11 – Church of Panagia Platsani and Restaurant “Ochre,” Oia, Santorini, Greece

Santorini Greece Wedding, dress by Pepe Botella Novias, photo by John and Joseph Photography

 

Santorini Greece Wedding photo by John and Joseph Photography

 

Santorini Greece Wedding photo by John and Joseph Photography

What three adjectives best describe your Greece wedding? Beautiful, romantic, and joyful

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? We wanted to have a wedding in a warm beautiful place in Southern Europe that guaranteed good, sunny weather during the day. Our choice fell on the charming, little town of Oia in Santorini Island, Greece. The wedding dress was by Spanish designer, Pepe Botella Novias, and was chosen because of how it suited the Mediterranean setting, and because of how it’s layered skirt fluttered in the wind. I also felt that orchids would make a perfect wedding bouquet for such a dress. The wedding cake was styled with shells and sea flowers. We did not want to overload our wedding with details, decorations and entertainment, but we did do a sailing cruise to the volcano for us and our guests between the ceremony in the church and the reception dinner. We also secretly prepared an exciting swing dance for our first dance, which took our guests by surprise.

Santorini Greece Wedding, dress by Pepe Botella Novias, photo by John and Joseph Photography

 

Santorini Greece Wedding photo by John and Joseph Photography

 

Santorini Greece Wedding photo by John and Joseph Photography

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? We loved the decision about having our wedding on Santorini. It gave us and our guests a memory for a lifetime. We are very happy with how the day went.

Wedding color palette: White, silver, blue

Santorini Greece Wedding, photo by John and Joseph Photography

 

Santorini Greece Wedding photo by John and Joseph Photography

 

Santorini Greece Wedding photo by John and Joseph Photography

 

Santorini Greece Wedding photo by John and Joseph Photography

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: John and Joseph Photography
Event Planner: Nina Raftodimou of Weddings in Santorini
Ceremony Venue: Church of Panagia Platsani
Reception Venue: Restaurant “Ochre”
Wedding dress: Pepe Botella Novias
Bridal accessories: Shoes – Christian Louboutin
Groom and groomsmen apparel and accessories: Suit and shoes – Valentino
Cake, Flowers, Hair/Make-up, and Transportation organized by Nina Raftodimou of Weddings in Santorini

Thank you so much Anna and Andreas for sharing your gorgeous seaside event! Readers, be sure to check out our Real Weddings Library for more wedding inspiration!

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Spanish Style Old-California Wedding in San Luis Obispo – Hylah and Justin

March 29, 2012 | editorial team

Lace wedding dress and mantilla veil, Spanish old-california wedding at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA

The Couple: Hylah and Justin

The Wedding: 10.15.11 – La Familia Ranch, San Luis Obispo, CA

Romantic Spanish old-california wedding decor at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA

 

Wedding bouquets with succulents, Spanish old-california wedding decor at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA

What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Intimate, Sensuous, Old California

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? The location of our wedding single-handedly inspired the creative direction for the day. Justin grew up on a spectacular piece of property in San Luis Obispo, La Familia Ranch, which is still owned by his family and had become a special place for us as a couple. The Hacienda is the central structure, a Spanish-Colonial home that includes a lush, serene courtyard, and we never even considered an alternative back-drop for the ceremony. My design intention was to echo the intrinsic aesthetic of the place in order to further evoke a feeling of Old California romance and charm. Some of my favorite textures there included blue agave, wrought iron chandeliers, hand-painted Mexican tiles, giant date palms, the patinaed terracotta fountain, and the arched, redwood front door studded with decorative Mexican nails.

Our invitations, attire, flowers, music, and menu were all extensions of the theme. I took calligraphy lessons and learned the mission-style script thats omnipresent on the central coast and addressed each invitation in terracotta watercolor. I wore my ivory, lace-trimmed veil up high, like a mantilla, and our ring bearer and flower girl were adorable in embroidered cotton. Our florist did an amazing job and let the arrangements sprawl and drape, keeping the style more relaxed than formal. A guitarist performed Flamenco pieces during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and a jazz band kicked off the reception energy with sexy Latin rhythms. Lastly, our chef, a fellow locavore, was delighted to incorporate into the menu as much produce from the ranch as possible, including avocados, lemons, and chick peas.

Romantic Spanish old-california wedding decor at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA

 

Romantic Spanish old-california wedding decor at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA

 

Lace wedding dress and mantilla veil, Spanish old-california wedding at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? Im glad that we kept the guest count under 100. As we dined family-style at long tables, I could see the face of each guest in candlelight, laughing at a joke from one of the toasts, or commenting on the wine. That was important to me, and several of our friends expressed appreciation for having been included in such an intimate-feeling celebration. Im also grateful that Justin hired a videographer. I wasnt crazy about the idea at first, but really appreciate having the footage now!

Wedding color palette: Terracotta, peach, blush, sagey blue-green, and antique metallic accents

Lace wedding dress and mantilla veil, romantic Spanish old-california wedding at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA

 

Wedding floral tabletop design with succulents, Spanish old-california wedding decor at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA

 

Romantic Spanish old-california wedding reception at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Michelle Warren Photography
Event Planner: Jennifer Hocker
Wedding Venue: La Familia Ranch
Videographer/Film Maker: JCV Productions
Officiant: Mike Troy
Invitation Designer: Steel Petal Press
Catering: Chef Charlie Paladin Wayne
Florist: Adornments Finery
Wedding Dress: Jim Hjelm
Bridal accessories: Shoes – Elie Tahari
Groom & Groomsmen Apparel & Accessories: Grooms suit by Tom Ford
Hair & Make-up: Kim & Co.
Live Music: Ceremony and coctail hour Flamenco guitar – Chris Judge, Reception band leader – Graham Richards
Dance instruction: The Dance Doctor
Favors: Hand-painted, Mexican tiles were turned into coasters by adding felt pads and the couple’s mongram on the back. Each was wrapped in a paper ribbon with the guest’s name and table section, doubling as escort cards.
Linens: La Tavola Linen
Rings: Grooms – David Yurman

Thank you so much Hylah and Justin! There are simply no words to describe the magic of your wedding!

Readers, for lots more wedding inspiration, don’t miss our Wedding Inspiration Gallery!

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