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This Austin Micro Wedding Was Planned In Six Months

July 25, 2022 | kailey

If you only have six months to plan your wedding, don’t panic. Courtney and Cherae’s Austin micro wedding is proof no matter what wedding planning timeline you’re working with, there’s nothing that can stand in your way. This couple started by picking their venue and securing photographer and Junebug member Nikk Nguyen, letting everything else beautifully fall into place. 

Justine’s Secret House—a Victorian-style home that’s Austin’s hidden gem venue—created the perfect foundation for this dark and moody celebration. With stunning existing red painted walls, velvet couches, and twinkling chandeliers, minimal decor was needed beyond the deep floral arrangements by Wild Heart Floral. Talk about a wedding packed with personality! 

From the chosen venue to the show-stopping decor, this wedding will help kickstart that creative wedding planning.

The Couple:

Courtney and Cherae

The Wedding:

Justine’s Secret House, Austin, Texas

Wedding Planning Advice From This Couples

Keep in mind: you’re allowed to plan a wedding that speaks to who you are. You don’t have to appease everyone around you. Don’t forget to be kind and patient with yourself during the process. And most of all, don’t forget what the day is really about. This is a day for you and your spouse to celebrate your love for one another; your future together. Do not give your power or energy to anyone or anything that isn’t in alignment with that. What a mic drop!

Plan A Day That Represents You 

What was most important was that our wedding represented who we are and that our day was a lot more enjoyable for us than it was stressful. We incorporated certain aspects of traditional weddings (things like the first dance, the walk down the aisle, etc), but we were not shy about getting rid of the aspects we did not care for. We made our wedding our own. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Nikk Nguyen
Ceremony + Reception Venue + Catering – Justine’s Secret House
Floral Design – Wild Heart Floral
Cake – Feathers & Frosting
Officiant – Holly Lorka
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Mission Stylehouse
Favors – Feathers & Frosting

 

Congratulations Courtney and Cherae on their inspo-rich, Austin micro wedding. And big thanks to Junebug photographer Nikk Nguyen for capturing all the unique details that made this celebration one for the books. To see more of Nikk’s work, check out his profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the world!

While neutral weddings will always be a timeless aesthetic, it’s not for everyone. If you and your significant other are looking to go against the grain, try incorporating darker hues on your mood board. Not sure where to start? Check out these creative ways to subtly and not-so-subtly incorporate black into your wedding.

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Desert Disco-Themed Palm Springs Wedding

July 25, 2022 | riley

Known for its warm weather, architecture, and retro atmosphere, Palm Springs is the perfect city for couples wanting to travel back into time–and that’s exactly what Laura and Tom were looking for. With the keywords “fun,” “casual,” and “party” in mind, they landed on a disco-themed Palm Springs wedding at Ace Hotel and Swim Club. 

Paying homage to their hometowns–Arizona and Maryland–along with their new home–Los Angeles–the newlywed’s special day was complete with pink flamingos, desert details, a taco bar, and a custom-made swan boat mimicking those found in Echo Park Lake. And as if that wasn’t fun enough, they also incorporated disco balls galore, donuts, and a late-night dip in the pool–fully dressed in their wedding attire, of course. 

These two proved they know how to party, and luckily, Junebug member and photographer Alicia Wiley was there to capture it all. So whether you’re looking for retro wedding inspiration or want to break tradition and create a day that is the epitome of unconventional, scroll through these photos to travel back to the 70s. 

The Couple:

Laura & Tom

The Wedding:

Ace Hotel and Swim Club, Palm Springs, California

How The Newlyweds Chose The Ace Hotel For Their Disco-Themed Palm Springs Wedding

When we originally went to look at venues, we brought a friend, Katherine Brooks. She suggested that we come up with three words that best describe how we see our wedding. The words were “fun,” “casual,” and “party!” We were really having a hard time with so many great options in Palm Springs, and she said, “remember your words.” That immediately landed us at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club.

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Incorporating Their Hometowns Into The Special Day

We wanted to incorporate our hometowns and where we live now. We had Baltimore vibes with pink flamingos and old bay shrimp. Arizona was represented with cacti. And our new home in Los Angeles was represented with elote and a custom swan boat to mimic Echo Park lake. Keeping with our words, we had a quick ceremony followed by the LA Roller Girls passing out cocktails. Dinner was a taco bar, and instead of cake, we had donuts from Donas. The night continued with dancing, more roller girls, and a dip in the pool!

Creating A Memorable Wedding Weekend For Their Guests

I think everyone really enjoyed themselves, and we created a memorable weekend. We started with my uncles hosting welcome drinks at Margaritaville, complete with leis and crazy glasses, to set the tone of fun! We ended with a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday. Our guests traveled from LA to as far as London, so I wanted everyone to really have a great time and enjoy Palm Springs.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Alicia Wiley
Event Planning – Nicole Adams
Wedding Coach – Katherine Brooks
Venue + Catering – Ace Hotel and Swim Club
Backdrop – Monique Dias
Floral Design – Sparks and Sand
Cake – Donas Donuts
DJ – Dart Collective
Live Music – Jerrold E Allen
Entertainment – LA Roller Girls
Invitation Design – Robert Allen
Makeup Artist – Alysia Pinson
Wedding Dress – BHLDN
Bridal Accessories – Catbird
Groom’s Bolo Tie – Crystals of The Sun
Rings – SestoSynergy + MinimalVS
Photobooth – Designed By Love
Swan Boat – John Sumner
Favors – Apricot Apiaries + Greg Otto + Frogtown Brewery

 

Congratulations again to Laura and Tom on their disco-themed Palm Springs wedding! We’re so thankful that Junebug member Alicia Wiley was there to capture the quirky, well-thought-out details. To see more of Alicia’s work, check out her profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the world! 

If you’re ready to break out of the traditional wedding mold and host a unique affair just like Laura and Tom did, check out the five traditions we think you can skip.

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Gorgeous Fairytale Tuscan Villa Wedding

July 24, 2022 | riley

Originally planning on tying the knot in Ireland, Amanda and Brendan decided to host a Tuscan villa wedding after one of their friends attended one and couldn’t stop gushing about how beautiful it was. And we’re so happy they did. With the help of Junebug member and planner The Tuscan Wedding, the destination “I do’s” looked like it came straight out of a storybook. 

Villa Le Piazzole served as the perfect venue for the newlyweds, who fell in love with its sweeping views of the surrounding vineyard and olive grove and close proximity to the city center. The ceremony space was decked out in bright, colorful flowers arranged by Flowers Living which sat beautifully against the rolling green hills. Meanwhile, the reception was complete with long family-style tables draped in table runners made of greenery and the same bold florals from the ceremony and fairy lights that set the ambiance once the sun set.

With a classic menu consisting of pasta and limoncello margaritas, olive oil wedding favors, incredible scenery, and a vivid color palette, their special day was the epitome of an Italian dream come true–and we’re so thankful that Angelo Latorre was there to capture every magical detail. 

The Couple:

Shelby & Brendan

The Wedding:

Villa Le Piazzole, Florence, Italy

Why The Newlyweds Chose Italy For Their Special Day

We knew we wanted an international wedding and had initially looked at Ireland as both of our families are Irish. One of our good friends returned from a wedding in Tuscany and said it was the most incredible experience and one of the most beautiful weddings she had ever been to. She encouraged us to look into Italy, and our families loved the idea as well! Once we settled on Tuscany, I found our planner. She sent over several venues, and it took us quite a while to choose which one was best because they were all so beautiful. Once we saw Villa Le Piazzole, we were sold. The location was perfect–it was only 15 minutes from the city center but still had the beauty of the Tuscan countryside.

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Incorporating Family Into Their Special Day

We had our brother-in-law marry us, and he was truly the best pick for that role. He speaks so eloquently and really customized the ceremony to be about us and what’s important to us as a couple. He included some Jewish aspects, as my family is Jewish, which was also extremely special. One of my closest childhood friends and my sister-in-law did readings which were also beautiful and very us.

How Junebug Member The Tuscan Wedding Helped Them Achieve Their Dream Wedding

We wanted a romantic garden wedding in the hills of Tuscany, and that is exactly what our planner, The Tuscan Wedding, created for us! We wanted lots of bold colors mixed with black and white details. We wanted to make a big impact with flowers, lighting, and great Italian food and drinks. Our Italian villa was something out of a fairytale and made for the most magical setting.

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Soaking Up Their Fairytale Tuscan Villa Wedding

Walking into our reception, with fairy lights illuminating the garden, seeing the beautiful florals, our family and closest friends smiling, and realizing we were together in the most beautiful country in the world, was truly surreal. We thought our dream wedding wasn’t going to happen in Italy. COVID changed many things at the last minute, but we were truly in heaven at that moment.

The Wedding Team:

Photography + Videography – Angelo Latorre
Event Planning – The Tuscan Wedding
Venue – Villa Le Piazzole
Floral Design – Flowers Living
Catering – Galateo
DJ – Audiodress
Invitation Design – Lairsey Paper Co.
Hair Styling – Giulia Cresci
Wedding Dress – Chosen by Kyha
Bridal Accessories – Untamed Petals + Christian Louboutin
Groom’s Apparel – TRIO Clothiers

 

Congratulations to Shelby and Brendan on their fairytale Tuscan villa wedding at Villa Le Piazzole. And a big thank you to Angelo Latorre for capturing the day. We’re so thankful that Junebug member The Tuscan Wedding was there to help them plan the day of their dreams. To see more of the incredible weddings planned by this talented team, check out their profile in our directory of wedding planners from around the world! And don’t forget to check out our guide to destination weddings to help you start planning your very own. 

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