This gorgeous Johannesburg couple, Rob and Bridget, were married in April of 2010 and a little while later collaborated with photographer Natasha Du Preez on these fun vintage style couple portraits to celebrate being married. A brilliant idea in my book – there is always good reason to celebrate life with photography! Thanks for sharing Natasha!
Yes, you heard right, Two Birds Bridesmaid! Bella Bridesmaid is an absolute must-visit shop for any stylish bride looking to outfit her bridesmaids and they love the versatility and fashion-forward look of the these dresses. The style that’s up for grabs today (in the color of your choice) is the short, straight-hemmed version seen below in just a few of the many creative ways it can be worn…
To enter to win just leave us a comment here describing how you would wear your Two Birds Bridesmaid dress – what color would you choose, what accessories would you wear with it and what kind of look would you be going for. We think it’s perfect for an engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or hot date night, or to give to one of your bridesmaids to wear at your wedding. We’ll accept entries all week long and randomly choose our winner next Monday, February 14th – Valentines Day! Keep in mind that the winner’s dress will be ordered from the designer, so it will take a number of weeks to arrive. UPDATE: Our winner has been chosen. Congratulations to Juliana!
And if you’re in the Pacific Northwest, do not miss visiting the Seattle Bella Bridesmaid boutique at 3rd and Vine in Belltown! It’s an airy, beautiful, modern shop full of dresses that would make any wedding party look sophisticated and stylish (no old-school fluffy taffeta dresses here). They carry wildly popular bridesmaids’ dress lines like Amsale, Dessy, 57 Grand, Lela Rose and coming soon, Monique Lhuillier Maids, plus shoes, jewelry and accessories to-die-for. Bella Bridesmaid Seattle has been a Junebug member since they opened their doors and we are delighted by the customer service we witness and the fashion lust we experience every time we stop by to visit. Ladies, seriously, don’t miss out – call to make your appointment today!
For more information about Bella Bridesmaid and to find additional store locations around the country, be sure to check out their website. Good luck in the giveaway everyone!
Julie and John’s unique San Francisco wedding blended their American and Chinese family heritages to create a vibrant event that made them feel full of joy and totally authentic. Photographers The Brothers Wright captured the day in all of its colorful detail, and we think it’s the perfect thing to send us all off for a glorious weekend!
The Goals: Julie and John wanted their wedding guests to feel comfortable and welcomed, and for their wedding celebration to honor their lives, community and history. “We were very glad to go all-out and share the moment and the weekend with family and friends. As we grow older, we are increasingly appreciative of the need to celebrate and embrace the beautiful, happy moments in life.” They loved that they were able to hold their ceremony and reception just steps away from each other at the De Young Museum gardens and cafe. It allowed them to be in the moment from the minute the day began until the very end of the night.
The Design: Using a color palette of pomegranate, burnt orange, apple green and dusty rose Julie and John were able to bring out the natural beauty of the gardens while at the same time giving their event a modern and lively spirit. To weave in a nod to Julie’s cultural heritage the Chinese symbol for double happiness was used as a thematic design on their favor boxes and invitations, and Melons Catering did an amazing job melding Eastern and Western flavors together in a thoughtful way – they served duck and soba noodles plus American comfort foods like barbecued ribs and fried chicken. Yum! Julie and John collaborated with florist Plantasia Design to use local succulents in low centerpieces on the table tops so guests could easily talk, and they individualized flowers for each of the bridesmaids’ bouquets. To top everything off, the wedding cake from Citizen Cake was an eclectic work of art! It had alternating layers of mocha-misu and tropical passionfruit-mango cake, and was decorated with flowers and white chocolate, and topped with an artichoke! Love it!
The Look: Julie wore a fabulous wedding dress by Betsey Johnson, her mother’s jade bracelet, additional jewelry by local designer Maria Sandoval, and some seriously spectacular shoes!Her bridesmaids each found their own dresses and were given matching earrings by Maria Sandoval and pretty silk pashminas. The groom and groomsmen wore modern tuxedos with neckties from Black Tie Tuxedos.
The Moments: Julie and John wrote their own ceremony and vows and based on their feelings about marriage and inspiration they took from traditional church vows and writings of Madeleine L’Engle. For their program, Julie’s Dad translated Adrienne Rich’s poems “XVII” and XI” into Chinese, and a friend and sister each read one version in English at the start of ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by their good friend Jose.
During the reception there was a showstopping performance by Leung’s White Crane Lion Dancers that really got the party started! Julie and John loved listening to the toasts given, and looking out over the room to see all of their loved ones gathered together. They danced their first dance to Jack Johnson’s “What You Thought You Need”, and delighted in the mini ice cream cones served at the end of the night. Sounds like a perfect celebration!
.jpg "Photographers")
