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Whimsical Summer Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm Wedding

February 17, 2023 | Junebug Weddings

Seaside vows, whimsical florals, and the sweetest DIY decor—Priscilla and Chris’s  summer Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm wedding was like a daydream. Every detail was packed with personality, thanks to the help of their talented team of wedding vendors. 

The couple kicked off their day with a cliffside ceremony framed by a stunning asymmetrical floral installation by The Flower Boutique. After tying the knot with serene ocean views as the backdrop, guests were led to an all-glass greenhouse dressed with whimsy lavender and blush blooms, lush greenery, and twinkling lights. On top of the lavish decor, the high school sweethearts told their love story through sentimental details like their handmade Tetris seating chart and their favorite song lyrics used as table cards. 

One look at these heart-warming “I do’s” just may inspire you to tell your love story in your own unique way. Scroll through these gorgeous photos by the talented Beatrice Howell for more DIY wedding ideas. 

The Couple:

Priscilla and Chris

The Wedding:

Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm, California, United States

The Most Memorable Details of Their Wedding Day

It’s tough to choose between the private reading of our vows and the last song at the end of the night. The private reading of the vows we’ve written to each other allowed us to share an intimate moment before all the festivities. The last song at the end of the night felt like a scene out of a movie. Everyone formed a circle around us and swayed as we slow danced to “Never Had a Dream Come True” by S Club 7. If you aren’t familiar, it’s a song that is reminiscent of our high school proms and Xanga days.

How They Personalized Their Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm Wedding

It was important to us to have our wedding represent our relationship and our history and so we are most proud of the personal aspects we incorporated into the wedding. Our table cards were based on images and quotes from some of our favorite movies and songs. Featured on the cocktail menu were our dogs as the face of our his and her drinks and our seating chart was an ode to how we met.

Wedding Planning Advice from the Couple

1. Both opinions matter when it comes to decision-making, but to actually make progress, it’s helpful when one person offers the other limited choices to pick from (i.e. color themes, table settings, menu templates). 2. Sit down and agree on what aspects of your wedding matter the most to both of you. This should dictate where your budget goes. For us, it was food, florals, and making sure we had the right people to capture memories of our day for us.

Unique Favors for Guests

We met through an online Tetris match, so our welcome board was a large board with individual Tetris pieces interlocked. Each piece had a guest’s name on it, with their table number on the back. It doubled as a magnet favor for people to put their photobooth pictures on their fridge. 

The Wedding Team:
Photography – Beatrice Howell
Event Planning – Valentina Nguyen
Ceremony + Reception Venue – Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm
Floral Design – The Flower Boutique
Catering – Savoir Faire
DJ – DJ Sandok
Videography – Redmond Digital Media
Makeup Artist + Hair Stylist – Chiali Meng
Wedding Dress – NEWHITE
Bridal Accessories – Jennifer Behr
Bride’s Party Apparel – Birdy Grey
Groom’s Apparel – Enzo Custom
Groom’s Party Apparel – The Black Tux
Rings – KATKIM
Rentals – Bright
Coffee Cart + Mini Doughnuts – The Cappuccino Express
Photobooth – Piks & Giggles

 

Congratulations to Priscilla and Chris on their dreamy summer Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm wedding. We’re so grateful Beatrice Howell was there to capture every unique DIY detail that wedding planning couples can use as inspo for their own wedding. 

Are you dreaming of a unique celebration infused with creative DIY details like Priscilla and Chris? Check out our DIY wedding inspiration round-up to kickstart your creative wedding planning. 

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Electric Flower Power Inspired Las Vegas Wedding

February 16, 2023 | kailey

Courtney and Steve’s electric Las Vegas wedding is the definition of cool. But they didn’t do it alone. From the beginning, they prioritized hiring top-tier vendors—like Junebug planner Ember & Stone Events—that believed in their wild and ethereal vision. And from start to finish, every detail reflected their desired, fun-loving theme. 

To kick off their celebration, they exchanged heartfelt vows at Desert Love Land. With breathtaking views of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon, this cactus nursery channeled their nature-loving side. But, the real party started after the couple—and their vibrant Lively Bloom florals—were transported to their reception space, The Doyle. Welcomed by a surprise Elvis impersonator and a room full of disco balls, this celebration had all the ingredients needed for the ultimate Vegas bash. 

From the bride’s epic outfit change to the post-wedding stroll down the strip, Annie Morgan Photography captured every detail that’ll challenge couples to step outside the traditional wedding planning box. Get scrolling.

The Couple:

Courtney and Steve

The Wedding:

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Creating A Wild Las Vegas Wedding With An Intimate Feel 

The intimacy of the ceremony and reception felt like a true reflection of who we are as a couple. The mixing of elements and using non-traditional designs helped create something that felt truly unique. We wanted the day to feel wild and ethereal but with a laid-back vibe. We chose to have a simple ceremony with the desert as our backdrop because feeling connected to the Earth was most important for us throughout the day.

Prioritize Finding A Vendor Like Ember & Stone Events

Our biggest piece of advice is to do the research, especially when it comes to finding a wedding planner. Find someone that’s going to take the time to get to know you as a couple. Someone you can trust every step of the way. Our planner, Ember & Stone Events, made our wedding day seamless without feeling controlled or super scheduled. The amount of hard work, attention to detail, and pure heart they put into our day was unmatched. Niki and Sam were always available, always patient, always listened, and truly were born to do this. Sharing this experience with them is something we will hold close in our hearts forever.

Adding Personality To Their Ceremony Through Music And A Lack Of Wedding Party

There were many ways we added personality to our ceremony. For starters, we decided to not have our wedding party at the altar with us. We wanted to create the illusion it was just the officiant and us. It allowed us to focus on each other and feel the intimacy. We were also very intentional about choosing songs that held meaning for us. Music is a big passion of ours and one of the ways we connect as a couple.

This Couple’s Experience Working With Their Photographer on Their Las Vegas Wedding

Annie Morgan Photography was our first wedding planning choice after solidifying the date. Finding the right photographer and videographer was extremely important for us. And working with Annie on the day was pure magic. She made us feel comfortable and completely ourselves. Shooting felt very natural, like working with a friend. Nothing was forced, and we genuinely had so much fun. We couldn’t recommend her more.

Seeing Their Las Vegas Wedding Vision Come To Life

One of the most memorable moments was walking into our reception space for the first time. After months of planning, finally seeing how the vision had come together was an unmatched moment. To see it all in real life was like a dream literally coming true.

A Surprise Appearance from Elvis Had Guests All Shook Up 

One surprise we had was an Elvis impersonator at the cocktail hour. He performed songs and took pictures with our guests. When it was time for the grand entrance, he introduced us as a couple, singing, “I can’t help falling in love with you.” It was a fun way to bring a true flare of Vegas energy into our ceremony.

Ace Wedding Favors 

We wanted wedding favors that reflected our wedding theme while also giving people a piece of Vegas to take home. That’s why we chose custom card decks with our initials, wedding date, and location on them.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Annie Morgan Photography
Event Planning – Ember & Stone Events
Ceremony Venue – Desert Love Land
Reception Venue – The Doyle
Floral Design – Lively Bloom Florals
Catering – 911 Tacos
Cake – Caked LV
DJ – Knight Sound
Videography – Venture and Style
Invitation Design – Zazzle
Makeup Artist – Set & Fury LV
Wedding Dress – Grace Loves Lace
Groom’s Apparel – 4 Men United 
Rings – Damiani Jewellers

 

Congratulations to Courtney and Steve on their electric Las Vegas wedding captured by Annie Morgan Photography. And big thanks to Junebug planner Ember & Stone Events for sending over this inspo-worthy celebration. To see more of their work, check out their profile in our directory of top wedding vendors from around the world.

After scrolling through these images, you might be feeling inspired to make authenticity your top wedding planning priority—we wouldn’t blame you. And if this is the case, start by hiring a talented team of vendors, then check out our guide for planning a truly unique wedding.

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5 Steps for Making a Wedding Mood Board

February 15, 2023 | kailey

Image by Simply Finn.

After soaking up the newness of being engaged and celebrating with an epic engagement party, it’s time for the wedding planning to commence. And while every wedding planning timeline will be a little different, we always recommend starting with a mood board. This is the key to creating a day that’s undeniably you. 

As you start to form a vision of your wedding day, a wedding mood board can help guide decisions and visually explain your desires to your wedding team. But where exactly should you start? Here’s a simple, five-step process to create a mood board that captures the essence of your personality, style, and wedding dreams. 

What is a Wedding Mood Board?

A wedding mood board is a carefully curated collection of photos that convey the look and feel you hope to create through your wedding design. It can be designed on platforms like Pinterest, Photoshop, Canva–or a combination of the three. We’ve already created a template for you on Canva, but we’ll get to that shortly.

What are The Benefits of Having a Mood Board?

A mood board is essential when hiring and meeting with your wedding vendors. It’ll set you and your vendors up for success from the start since verbally expressing your wedding vision can sometimes be difficult. Having a compilation of photos that visually represents your desired look leaves little room for miscommunication.

Steps For Making a Wedding Mood Board 

Step 1. Discuss Wedding Dreams With Your Partner

Before you grab your laptop and type “Pinterest” in the search bar, do a little offline work with your partner. If there’s one piece of advice we want to ring true, it’s to really explore your relationship and who you are as a couple. Set a date night to discuss your vision and non-negotiables—have a pen and paper handy to jot them down as you dream of your day.  

Need help kickstarting the creative wedding planning processes with your partner? Here are some questions to answer together before creating a wedding mood board:

  • What do we enjoy doing together as a couple? Are we laid-back, or do we enjoy being the life of the party—or both?
  • Where has been our favorite vacation, date, or place to spend time together? How did that location make us feel?
  • What season makes sense for our wedding? Does the season impact the mood of the day?
  • What type of wedding do we not want? What are things that don’t feel like us?
  • Come up with a list of words to describe your wedding vibe–like intimate, adventurous, carefree, nostalgic, silly, cheerful, cozy, laid-back, romantic, wild, vivacious, and warm 

Image by Tiquicia Shot.

Step 2. Start Exploring Your Unique Style on Pinterest

Creating your mood board is not a time to worry about your budget—we’ll worry about that later. This is your chance to put all your ideas on a page, no matter how difficult it may seem to pull off at the beginning. The best place to start? Pinterest. Not only will it give you access to hundreds of wedding inspiration photos, but it’s also an excellent tool for organizing the inspo you find. 

Kerry Charlotte of Haute Wedding explained the benefits of having a Pinterest board and a separate, curated wedding mood board. She said, “The contrast between a mood board and a Pinterest board is that a mood board can be more specific to show a real snapshot of your wedding. Pinterest can show a larger array of your tastes and style preference. Wedding vendors love seeing a full array of your tastes to start designing. This way, we can pull in little details that really make the day custom to you!”

Ready to get searching on Pinterest? Narrow your wedding search with these points:

  • What type of home decor do we gravitate toward? Search for design inspiration from homes and bedrooms–spaces that feel like somewhere you’d enjoy spending time in
  • Pin clothes, accessories, fashion blogger outfits, etc. These will help explain your style and can be translated into the wedding design 
  • Search different typography on Pinterest. What elements of design are you drawn to? Do you like big, bold fonts or more classic elements?

Step 3. Choose 10 Images to Place on Your Wedding Mood Board 

Now that you’ve formed a vision with your partner and started to collect inspiration from Pinterest, it’s time to start refining your collection. Start by selecting the top photos that catch your eye and continuously narrow it down until you have just ten photos. These can be images from Pinterest, Instagram, or even your phone’s photo library. 

Now for the fun part, creating your mood board. To make things easy for you, we’ve created these Canva Templates for you to drop your photos into. After reading these tips, you’ll have a professional-looking mood board in no time: 

  • Sign up for Canva (it’s free!)
  • Click the link above and choose “Use Template”
  • Upload your images into Canva
  • Drag images from the Upload folder to the photo frame squares (it should auto-fill the frame with your image)

Step 4. Pull Colors From Your Favorite Photos

Once you have your favorite images beautifully organized in your Canva wedding mood board, take note of the colors that are used repeatedly. Then, fill the remaining boxes on the Canva template with those colors to bring the design full circle.

These colors will become your wedding color palette, influencing your floral arrangements, fabric textures, invitation design, and more. They might even make the perfect mismatched bridesmaid dress color palette!

Step 5. Take Your Wedding Mood Board Off the Screen

After you’ve finished your mood board masterpiece, print out the design and add it to your wedding planning binder. We also recommend keeping the link handy, so you can make any changes throughout the planning process and can easily send it to your wedding vendors. 

With a mood board in hand, it’s time to hunt down those wedding pros that can bring your vision to life. Start by reading through our guide, packed with everything you need to know about hiring your wedding vendors. Then, check out some of our favorites in our directory of top wedding vendors around the world.

Image by Lauren Finch Photography. See more of this inspiration here.

 

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