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Junebug’s Favorite Weddings – Nikki and Bobby’s Mexico Destination Wedding!

July 26, 2011 | editorial team

Could this sophisticated and modern Cabo San Lucas, Mexico destination wedding be any lovlier? Originally published on February 18, 2011, Nikki and Bobby’s wedding was one of a kind, and we’ll be bringing you more of Junebug’s favorite destination weddings from around the world, all day today…

elegant destination wedding at Villa Bellissima Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - photos by Scott Andrew Studio

Today’s destination real wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico simply takes my breath away! Planned by One Happenings Weddings & Events and photographed by the talented Scott Andrew Studio, Nikki and Bobby’s beach wedding was an intimate, romantic and incredibly stylish celebration that looks as if it couldn’t have been any more chic. Enjoy!

elegant destination wedding at Villa Bellissima Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - photos by Scott Andrew Studio

The Goals: Nikki and Bobby chose to host a destination wedding because their main priority was to spend quality time with the people they love. They knew it was an unorthodox decision, but it turned out to be the very best one they made. “The wedding was truly perfect and it was extremely humbling to see the generosity of our friends and family – all of those who were able to attend, and even those that were not. We could not have asked for a more perfect day.”

elegant destination wedding at Villa Bellissima Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - photos by Scott Andrew Studio

The Design: The wedding ceremony took place on the beach for the location’s beauty and because Bobby is an avid fisherman and loves to be on the water. As they said their vows, a motorcycle stood off to the side to honor the memory of Nikki’s father who had passed away several years before. “It was an extremely important part of the ceremony and something we were so proud to be able to have there.” The aisle, altar and seating benches were decorated with clean and modern white fabric accented by tall, sculptural white and pink orchid arrangements from Mazarte Floral. Gorgeous!

The reception was held at at Villa Bellissima in the Pedregal community of Cabo San Lucas, an incredibly gorgeous home on the cliffs overlooking the ocean, where the elegant but modern look continued. White linens, calla lilies, candle light and touches of gold decorated the tabletops and place cards were displayed on mini fishing poles to delight those who know Bobby so well. Instead of wedding cake, the couple chose to have a dessert buffet from Lazy Gourmet filled with various white desserts.

The Look: Nikki’s Ramona Keveza wedding dress was “the one” and she knew it the moment she first tried it on at the famed Kleinfeld Bridal in New York. It was light and airy, ideal for the beach, but also a perfect match for Nikki’s personal style – “a little extravagant and edgy.” The bridesmaids wore pale gold dresses and Bobby and his groomsmen wore sleek black tuxedos. In Nikki’s dress was a special touch that was both her something old and something blue – a photo of herself and her father sewn in with a blue ribbon. Her something borrowed came in the form of a piece of jewelry from her mother, and her something new was a pair a diamond earring that Bobby bought her for the wedding day.

elegant destination wedding at Villa Bellissima Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - photos by Scott Andrew Studio

The Moments: To begin the wedding ceremony, Nikki’s brother walked her down the aisle in place of her father, which was an extremely meaningful and emotional gesture for Nikki and her family. “All of my life, my father and I talked about the moment he would have to give me away – where I would no longer be his little girl. Having my brother there to fill his shoes was an incredible moment for me. I felt my father’s presence then, as he watched us walk down the aisle together.”

During the ceremony and later during the first dance to James Taylor’s Something In The Way She Moves, Nikki and Bobby had sweet moments where they felt like, although there were 130 people watching them, they were the only ones there. Then, when fireworks went off at the beach to signify the start of the party, they loved sitting back together to enjoy the moment and see the joy of all the loved ones surrounding them.

The Pros: To learn about the whole team of wedding professionals who contributed to this amazing wedding, please visit Nikki and Bobby’s page in our Real Wedding Library!

elegant destination wedding at Villa Bellissima Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - photos by Scott Andrew Studio

Thank you so much Nikki and Bobby! What a spectacular wedding!

To plan your own Southern California or Seattle area wedding, check out our Plan Your Wedding Hotlists, and to find a dream wedding photographer for your wedding anywhere in the world, don’t miss our World’s Best Wedding Photographers Hotlist!

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Birthday Giveaway! A Ranjana Khan Bracelet from The Aisle New York

July 25, 2011 | editorial team

Ranjana Khan crystal lattice bracelet, wedding jewelry from The Aisle New York

We’re getting close to the end of our Birthday Month Giveaway Extravaganza here at Junebug, and today’s special giveaway from The Aisle New York may be the best one yet! The generous and ultra-stylish team at The Aisle is giving one lucky Junebug reader this Ranjana Khan Crystal Lattice Bracelet, seen above. Beautiful! Why The Aisle loves it: “We adore this bracelet for so many reasons: the crystals can catch one’s eye from across the room, the curved shape is so unique, and the magnetic closure is the fastest, most genius way to fasten a bracelet. This piece is just gorgeous!”

To enter to win this beautiful wedding accessory, just leave us a comment here letting us know about which of the pieces that The Aisle has on sale now are your favorites. You can see a few items from their current sales below, as well as on their website if you’ve signed up to be a member. (If you haven’t yet, what are you waiting for)!? We’ll accept entries all week long and randomly choose our winner next Monday, August 1, 2011.

Good luck everyone! And happy online window shopping!

wedding dresses, jewelry and accessories from The Aisle New York

Top row: Angel Sanchez one shoulder wedding gown and Jenny Packham Happiness gown

Second row: Elizabeth Fillmore Sabine short wedding dress, Tia Mazza Moonlight veil, and Jenny Packham Berlin gown

Third row: Ranjana Khan vintage flower wedding veil

Fourth row: Emily & Ashley pearl and chain floral bridal necklace and Subversive Jewelry midnight blue pearl and ribbon necklace

Fifth row: Ranjana Khan rose quartz cuff, Suzanna Dai Monte Carlo headband, and Oscar de la Renta chandelier crystal earrings

Bottom row: Ranjana Khan embroidered fan cuff and crystal mosaic cuff

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Pink and Gray Bali Destination Wedding – Eva and Thomas

July 22, 2011 | editorial team

pink and gray destination wedding color ideas, Bali wedding at Ritual Chapel and Ayana Resort & Spa, photos by Tinydot Photography

Bali destination weddings always make me want to pack my bags and head for the airport to join in the fun and sun! What a spectacular location for a destination wedding, and what a wonderful celebration we have to share with you today, courtesy of Tinydot Photography. Pink and gray wedding decor and the beauty of the Chinese and Balinese cultures, what a combination!

pink and gray destination wedding color ideas, Bali wedding at Ritual Chapel and Ayana Resort & Spa, photos by Tinydot Photography

The Goals: Eva and Thomas were excited to host a destination wedding in Bali that was smaller and more intimate than the traditional 500 guest Hong Kong weddings they were used to. They wanted all of their guests to really get into traveling to such a beautiful location, so they incorporated lots of personal details, thoughtful surprises and bits of Balinese culture in their wedding details, even including a traditional balinese dance performance during the wedding reception.

pink and gray destination wedding color ideas, Bali wedding at Ritual Chapel and Ayana Resort & Spa, photos by Tinydot Photography

The Design: The wedding day began with a beautiful traditional Chinese tea ceremony where Eva and Thomas served tea to their families and received blessings in return. After that they moved on to a Catholic wedding ceremony at the Ritual Chapel and then a beach-front reception at the Ayana Resort & Spa. The wedding was decorated with light pink and gray decor in a rustic chic theme, that transitioned into darker fuchsia and silver wedding colors as the evening progressed.

Eva and Thomas’ custom wedding invitations by Whizzz Studio were meant to entice each guest to make the trip to Bali, so a lot of thought and care was put into their design. The letterpress invitations were decorated with the couple’s silhouettes, and included a booklet listing all travel information, an itinerary for the 4-day trip, and recommendations for leisure and entertainment while in Bali.

Wedding favors of monogrammed white beach towels were given to each guest, and came in handy much earlier than expected with it rained at the very end of the night and guests used their plush new towels to dry themselves off!

The Look: Eva wore a modern ball gown wedding dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld along with 2 pairs of shoes, by Badgley Mischka and Manolo Blahnik, with jewelry by Universal Jewellery. Eva loved her “simple styled hair, clean neckline, and my beautiful vintage cut earrings.”

The bridesmaids wore wonderful light pink dresses in a short but similar shape to Eva’s wedding dress, and the groom and groomsmen wore pale gray suits and shirts with vests that were light enough to keep them cool in the tropical heat. Pink parasols completed the look, and added such a fun touch to the wedding photos!

pink and gray destination wedding color ideas, Bali wedding at Ritual Chapel and Ayana Resort & Spa, photos by Tinydot Photography

The Moments: One of Eva’s most memorable moments was during their wedding ceremony. “I loved when we said our vows at the beautiful chapel, in the bright sun, with the sea as backdrop.” She also loved the speeches given by each her father and Thomas, their fun first dance and husband and wife to More Than A Woman by the Bee Gees (which they practiced for over 4 months!), and the amazing fireworks that went off immediately following it! So sweet!

The Pros: To learn about the whole team of wedding professionals that contributed to this wedding, please see Eva and Thomas’ page in our real wedding library.

pink and gray destination wedding color ideas, Bali wedding at Ritual Chapel and Ayana Resort & Spa, photos by Tinydot Photography

Thank you for sharing your wedding with us Eva and Thomas! It was stunning!

See more pink wedding color ideas in our photo gallery!

To plan your own Southern California or Seattle area wedding, browse our Plan Your Wedding Hotlists! And to find a dream wedding photographer for your wedding anywhere in the world, be sure to check out Junebug’s World’s Best Wedding Photographers Hotlist!

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