Welcome to the week everyone, it’s giveaway day! Today we’re thrilled to tell you about the amazing dress collection from Kara Janx, and to give away one of her beautiful designs to a lucky Junebug reader! Kara was a finalist on season 2 of Project Runway (love that show!) and since then she’s continued to create fresh, modern, feminine collections that would be perfect for bridesmaids, engagement parties, bridal showers, wedding rehearsal dinners, or even as alternative wedding dresses. I adore the bold colors and playful spirit of each Kara Janx piece, and you know I have already made my very own shopping wish-list of all the dresses I am dying to wear!
To enter to win one of Kara’s dresses, take a look at www.KaraJanx.com and then leave a comment here letting us know which dress you love the most, and how you or your bridesmaids would wear it. We’ll take entries all week long and choose a winner at random on Monday, March 29th. The fashion fun doesn’t stop there though, thanks to the generosity of Kara herself, all Junebug readers get to take 25% off any online purchases through Monday the 29th as well. Nice! Just use the code spring25 at checkout.
Good luck everyone, and have fun! I look forward to hearing about your faves!
We love the cheerful, bright pops of color in this week’s Real Wedding, photographed by Melissa Musgrove Photography and Halberg Photographers. Held on a perfect summer day at the Santa Barbara Polo Fields last July, Trisha and Ryan’s wedding was a perfectly executed and joyful celebration that would not have been possible without the help of their amazing planner, Colette Lopez from La Fete Weddings, who also happens to be the mother of the groom! This wedding was definitely a family affair!
The goals: When it came to their wedding day, Trisha and Ryan wanted a lively celebration that would not only be fun for their guests, but fun for themselves as well. Trisha says her mother-in-law and wedding planner, Colette, was instrumental in providing her and Ryan with the kind of wedding day they were looking for. She was there to help guide Trisha through the planning process and take care of all the little details, making it possible for the couple to really enjoy their big day.
The look: Trisha chose bright fuchsia, turquoise, black and white as her wedding color palette, a combination she loves. The bridal party was dashing in turquoise dresses for the girls and turquoise polka dot ties for the guys. Even the bride was rockin’ a pair of turquoise heels under her gown! The flowers from Cody Floral Design were all in shades of fuchsia and the tables and invitations were decorated in black and white, making for a delightfully bright and chic day.
The moments: The bride and groom say they “couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day.” The sun was shining as they spoke their vows to one another in their sentimental and romantic outdoor ceremony. Trisha says one of the most romantic moments of the day was “being alone for a few moments after the ceremony, just to capture our day.” They also loved spending time with their photographer as the sun was setting, having photos taken of just the two of them.
The details: The whole family got involved in the wedding and contributed special touches to make the couple’s celebration the grand event that it was. The wedding cake and favors were made by the bride’s cousin, a pastry chef, and another cousin performed a traditional Hawaiian wedding dance for the couple at the reception. A traditional Bonsai toast to celebrate many years of happiness and love was made by another family member and last but certainly not least, the bride’s mother-in-law, Colette, used her expertise to help plan the entire wedding, and as the bride says, “everything else in between.”
The pros: To learn about all of the wedding professionals that helped to make this wedding a reality, please visit our Real Weddings section.
The lovely Vané from Brooklyn Bride is presenting the Urban Wed Event next week in New York and we wish we could be there to attend! Some of the fantastic NYC professionals you’ll get to meet there will include Paper+Cup Design, Paperfinger Calligraphy, Cobblestone Catering, Samuelle Couture, Face Time Beauty Concierge, Hatch Creative, Nine Cakes and Jenny Ebert Photography. Ticket sales are limited to 150 per night, so pick yours up today!
The Urban Wed Event March 23rd and 24th, 5-8pm Nest Event Loft 920 Broadway #1703 New York City, NY
Los Angles brides are lucky indeed to have the new bridal event Unveiled arriving this month! All along Melrose the bridal boutiques of Monique Lhuillier, Carolina Herrera and Temperley London will open their stores and showcase their collections, and other amazing Southern California businesses like Kate Somerville Skin Care, Bacara Resort and Spa, The London West Hollywood, Bella Bridesmaid and Patina Wedding will introduce you to their wedding products and services. What fun! To purchase tickets visit www.unveiledevent.com, and have fun!
Unveiled Event- Bridal Style Revealed Sunday, March 28, 11am – 4pm Melrose Place (between La Cienega Blvd. & Melrose Ave.) Check-in at 650 North La Cienega
Welcome back Aisle Dash! AOL’s bridal site Aisledash.com has been redesigned and relaunched under the watchful and super creative eye of Anne Chertoff of the blog From I Will to I Do, and it’s packed full of fun and useful wedding information. Check it out!
This April during the 2nd annual B-List wedding blogger’s conference, wedding bloggers from all corners of the country will convene on Washington DC (I can’t wait!) and if you’re a wedding vendor in the area, you can be a part of it too! Come meet all the bloggers you know and love at our Wedding Vendor Meet and Greet on Friday, April 16th, and let us know about your business! Space is limited, so get your tickets soon!
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