WEDDING BLOG

New Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina Wedding Venues from Guest Blogger Lara Casey

June 19, 2008 | editorial team

Following in the footsteps of our last post about new Seattle area wedding venues, today brings us fabulous wedding location finds in Tenessee, Georgia and North Carolina from guest blogger Lara Casey. Lara is the Publisher of Southern Wedding Style Magazine, a long time event planner with Bliss Event Group and a recent bride herself, which makes her a true expert in all things wedding! We are thrilled to have her valuable insight into wedding possibilities in her area of the country and we just love reading what she has to say

A few of our recent favorites:

Blackberry Farm, in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. One of our favorite photographers, A Bryan Photography, recently shot a fabulous wedding we are about to feature there. They do very few weddings at Blackberry Farm each year (typically 1 or 2…sometimes 3) so although it has been around for awhile as a resort and hotel, they just finished their new reception hall and this wedding was the first to be hosted there.

Sea Island, Georgia, another location we love. They just finished an enormous renovation of the main hotel, The Cloister, which has created an incredible venue and setting. A Bryan Photography shot this wedding there in the fall.

My favorite, Claxton Farm in Weaverville, North Carolina. Converted into an event space in the last decade, this is one of my favorite wedding locations! The 100-year-old tobacco barn is so versatile. Ive seen several weddings here lately that show the versatility of the space. This wedding, shot by Woodward and Rick Photographers, used every element of the farm in a richly colorful modern way. Gorgeous! See our original Southern Wedding Style blog post here.

Thanks so much Lara!

New Seattle Wedding Ceremony Locations and Reception Sites

June 18, 2008 | editorial team

Choosing your wedding venue is a big decision, and depending on your preferences and personal style, the possibilities are pretty much endless! Every city has its gems for wedding ceremonies and receptions, and we’re going to explore a few of the country’s newest additions on What Junebug Loves, starting right here in Seattle.

Treehouse Point is a delightfully rustic and eco-friendly Northwest wedding venue that lies on the banks of the Raging River just 35 minutes from downtown Seattle. Lighted paths meander past whimsical tree-houses built among old growth fir trees, and for your wedding there’s a beautiful riverside ceremony site, a forest glen stage and dance floor, and a lovely lodge that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Outdoor tenting options for receptions of up to 125 are available as well. The staff here is warm and welcoming, and the food, flowers, and scenery offer a thoroughly organic, green wedding experience. What an unforgettable wedding celebration you could plan here! Visit Treehouse Point’s website or call 425-441-8087 for more information. (Above photos by Cheryl Jones of In A Frame Photography)

Herban Feast Caterings amazing new SODO Park wedding and reception venue, just south of downtown Seattle, is in a historic building that boasts over 12,000 square feet of wide-open, light filled loft space and authentic urban-chic style. The soaring ceiling is filled with rustic exposed beams, and the fixtures have been repurposed from other architectural landmarks creating fabulous décor while allowing the buildings history and personality to shine through. We love the combination of the rough-hewn walls and old wood floors with the elegant, modern furnishings! Herban Feast Catering focuses on using the best local organic foods as well as sustainable and community resources, and their stunning event location carries on this tradition with the latest in eco-friendly practices for the ultimate modern wedding. Visit SODO Park’s website or call 206-932-4717 for more information. (Above photos by Clare Barboza Photography)

For more Seattle area wedding venues, visit our Plan Your Wedding section, and stay tuned for expert guest blog posts featuring amazing new wedding locations in Northern and Southern California, Arizona, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and more!

Junebug’s Favorite Beauty Product Basics

June 16, 2008 | editorial team

Ok product lovers, this post is for you! In lieu of the fabulously fancy beauty treats I usually lust after and write about, I thought I’d give some props to our favorite drugstore beauty basics. I asked my Junebug Weddings team members to raid their medicine cabinets, bathroom counters and purses to tell me about their favorite tried and true products that are easy to find, easy on the wallet, and always work like a charm. Sometimes, the basics are the best!

I happen to be a bit of a product junkie, and my cabinets are over flowing with treasures, simple and fancy alike. My mascara mainstay is Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara, and my everyday concealer is L’Oreal True Match Concealer, and Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash removes it all perfectly at the end of the day. Squeaky clean! My toes are perpetually painted red and this Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Color in Honeymoon Red is the perfect shade that stays on for ages without chipping. When I want to straighten my hair, John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum always gives it a soft, smooth texture. For shaving there’s nothing like Kiss My Face Moisture Shave and my daily ritual wouldn’t be complete without this true classic, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion. I adore its beachy cocoa butter scent! Last but not least, when I’m lucky enough to actually be at the beach, Neutrogena Sunblock Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 30 is super strong to protect skin from damage, but soaks right in and feels absolutely weightless.

Kim likes to keep things simple with great skin and great tools. She started using Proactive before her own wedding to ensure she had clear skin on her big day, and it worked so well she has been using it ever since. Daily upkeep with her Tweezerman Deluxe Eyelash Curler and Tweezerman SPA Slant Tweezers, a swipe of everyone’s favorite Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara and a little minty flavored color from Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer in Fig and she’s out the door!

Beautiful Blair is all about fabulous hair care products to keep her color shiny and bright. She loves Artec Kiwi Coloreflector Shampoo and Artec Textureline Smooth Smoothing Conditioner in the shower followed by Schwarzkopf Professional Bonacure BC Hairtherapy Repair Rescue in her hair and Neutrogena Visibly Even Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 on her face for healthy, glowing skin.

Katy (our new and ever-so-adorable team member) is our resident lipgloss lover and is all about the fun new finds. She starts her day with Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 and loves both the Rimmel Colour Rush Quad Eyeshadows and Maybelline Full ‘N Soft Mascara. Her current lipgloss obsessions are Revlon SuperLustrous Lipgloss in Pink Afterglow (Katy’s tip- put a little on your cheeks for a subtle pink shimmer!) and L’Oreal Colour Juice Sheer Lip Gloss in Berry Burst.

Aren’t beauty products fun? What are your favorite beauty basics?

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