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Great Reads for the Holidays!

December 24, 2008 | editorial team


Happy Holidays everyone! Blair, Kim and I are wishing you and yours a wonderful, peaceful and joyus holiday! We’re so grateful for your readership and your friendship, and for all that you’ve brought to our lives this past year. Our cup runneth over.

We’re relaxing with our loved ones for the next few days and will be back in full swing on Monday. Until then, check out some of our favorite recent reads for a little enlightenment and entertainment…

GOOP is a fabulous new newsletter from the one and only Gweneth Paltrow, covering a wide arrayof her favorite things. From recipe ideas and restaurant suggestions to wardrobe advice and spiritual perspectives, Gwennie shares what she’s learned throughout her years as a jet-set actress and a devoted momma. Sign up for the newsletter or browse the archives online.

 


Photojojo is another newsletter, but this one is dedicated to all things fun and photo related. Their tag line is “We find the best photo shiz anywhere” and yes, they sure do. Recent editions have covered the last remaining resources for Poloroid film, the best photo gifts of the season, and how to take a family portrait that breaks all the rules. Sign up for this one and I guarantee you’ll be excited each time you see their name pop up in your inbox!

 


If you’re a Facebook junkie like the rest of the world (yes, us included!) then visit the Junebug Facebook page and become one of our fans! We’ve got some lovely Real Wedding and Fashion Report galleries, and it’s a great way to get directly to our Flickr wedding photo pools. You can also start discussions with other soon to be married Facebook users and with the three us, we can’t wait to hear what you’re thinking about! Come on by!

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Modern Bridesmaid’s Dresses from Simple Silhouettes

December 22, 2008 | editorial team

Looking for stylish bridesmaid’s dresses? Check out Simple Silhouettes! Designer Christina Dalle Pezze has created a company to make you just that- dresses with a modern flair and a clean and simple aesthetic.

custom made bridesmaid and flower girl dresses from Simple Silhouettes

On their website you can choose your shapes, fabrics, trims and accessories to create dresses for your bridal party, and it’s super easy to order just the right sizes using their Bridal Party Kit. Visit their New York showroom or a shop in your area to see the lovely pieces in person, or order a sample dress to be shipped directly to you. They even have dresses for your junior bridesmaids and flower girls, and ties, bow ties and cummerbunds for your guys so your wedding day look can easily be complete. One stop shopping at its best!

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Real Weddings- Laura and Jeremiah

December 19, 2008 | editorial team

Laura and Jeremiah’s goal was to have a simple, elegant, and joyful wedding, and after seeing all of their spectacular photos from J. Garner Photography, I’d say they succeeded! Every image radiates beauty and joy (not to mention some serious romance!)

J. Garner Photography, romantic Maryland real wedding

For these two, having their family and friends there to celebrate with them was what made their day complete. Laura and Jeremiah took advantage of all the togetherness and spent lots of time with photographer Jim Garner to capture the fun and friendship that surrounded them.

I love the clean and simple fashion they chose, that created a natural, harmonious look. Laura wore an amazing dress by Monique Lhuillier, the bridesmaids wore black cocktail dresses with creamy flowers in their hair and the Jr. bridesmaids wore buttery yellow dresses with black sashes. The Groom wore a sleek black suit with a white tie, and the groomsmen all wore ties in the same butter yellow as the Jr. bridesmaids dresses. Clean, crisp and cohesive! Lovely!

J. Garner Photography, simple modern outdoor real wedding

Both the wedding ceremony and the reception took place in the backyard of Laura’s parent’s gorgeous Ellicott City, Maryland home, and their wedding coordinator, Encounters Event Planning, made every detail shine. The ceremony had all kinds of personal touches to really make it their own, and all the green grass surrounding them corresponded perfectly with their lovely invitation suite designed by Paper Moss.

J. Garner Photography, invitations by Paper Moss, green and ivory wedding color palette
(invitation images from PaperMoss.com)

The wedding reception moved inside the tent on the lawn as the weather turned from sunny to stormy. Details in their wedding color palette of soft greens and ivory filled the large space, and the square ribbon wrapped wedding cake by The Cake Studio was the perfect compliment to their modern wedding style!

J. Garner Photography, invitations by Paper Moss, green and ivory wedding color palette

Never one to miss a creative photographic moment, Jim Garner took Laura and Jeremiah out under the dramatic skies and captured photos that are simply unforgettable! I could stare at that photo of the lightning coming down all day long. What a wedding photo!

J. Garner Photography, dramatic real wedding photography in the rain

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Laura and Jeremiah! For the full scoop on all the wedding vendors who contributed to this beautiful day, as well as over 60 other heartwarming weddings, be sure to visit our Real Weddings section!

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